…it truly uplifts the senses. Giselle Fernandes, had requested me to post a chicken curry so I thought of posting this divine Fresh Mint Chicken Curry .. I hope you enjoy this one! J I remember the times when I had a little kitchen garden.. the lovely bushes of mint was always the star of the vegetable section. Now, I have some mint in my garden which I use for tea & salads… it has still to grow so that I can use it lavishly. If yo…
…like the flavor of smoky charcoal in your kababs then check out the Butter Chicken without the tandoor recipe or click here. These chicken seekh kababs have always been appreciated well & I make them often… Generally I cook them on a charcoal grill or in an electric oven, but this time I used the grill pan! Oh! Did I tell you that I just Loooooove my grill pan?… it is my handy mate in the kitchen & such a blessing! If you love Chicken Seek…
…shed soup according to your preference and personal taste. The vegetables, chicken, chicken stock and eggs make it highly nutritious and delicious. The Manchow soup served in restaurants and on street carts are usually very spicy but can be adjusted if made at home. For those who are not comfortable with spicy, there is always the Sweet Corn Chicken Soup or Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup. Manchow Soup has great texture and color. As always, corn flour…
…overnight. When ready to cook, pre-heat the oven to 200C. Thread the chicken strips onto the bamboo skewers, keeping the chicken flat as you can so that they cook evenly. Grill the chicken skewers for 7 mins on each side. Baste with remaining marinade & brush with sesame oil from time to time. Serve hot with peanut dipping sauce. For the Peanut Dipping Sauce : Ingredients : · &n…
…This is what I do to make instant biryani! 😀 Ingredients : 300 gms Tandoor Chicken Tikkas / Oven Baked ChickenTikkas For the Rice : 300 gms. Basmati Rice Salt to taste Water as needed Whole Spices to be tied in a muslin cloth bundle (potli) with a long string/thread: 1 Black Cardamom + 3 Green Cardamoms(lightly bruised/crushed) ½ tsp. Shahi Jeera 3 Cloves 1 inch piece Cinnamon Stick To prepare the Rice : Pick, wash and soak the rice in water with…
…ashed & sliced) ¼ cup fresh corn nibs ½ tin cream of corn 4 cups fresh chicken stock 2 chicken stock cubes 4 cups water 4 tbsps corn flour (liquidize it with 1/3 cup water) 1 egg white (optional) Salt & pepper to taste Sugar to taste (optional) Method : In a large saucepan, pour chicken stock & water. To this add chicken stock cubes, corn nibs, cream of corn & vegetables. Place the pan on high heat & stir till the cubes dissolv…
…d color in 1/3 cup water & keep aside for further use. Preparation of Chicken Biryani Masala : Wash the chicken breasts & dice them into desired pieces. Prepare a marinade with curds, ginger-garlic pastes, red chilli pwd., garam masala pwd. & a little salt. Mix the chicken in this & let it marinate for about 2-3 hrs. In a wok/kadhai, heat 5 tbsps. vegetable oil till hot. Fry the salted onions till golden & crisp. Drain wit…
…of Sugar A dash of Chinese Cooking Vinegar Salt to taste Method : Wash the chicken breasts & drain completely. Cut the chicken into long strips & marinate it with ginger – garlic pastes, dark soya sauce, red chilli sauce for about an hour. (preferably overnight). Heat oil in a wok/kadhai till hot. Gently slide in the marinated chicken & saute on high for about 2 to 3 mins. Drain the chicken using a slotted spoon & keep aside. I…
…tarch or if the rice fluffs well & retains separate grain. Instead of chicken cubes, you may use chicken stock if you have it handy. You may use a bouquet garni in your pulao/biryani if you wish to eliminate the tedious task of taking out whole spices from the dish individually. The Bouquet Garni : The bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs/ whole spices (masala) usually bound together in a muslin cloth & tied with a string & dropped in…
…lk. Adjust salt to taste. For the Tempering : 2 tbsps. Butter/Desi Ghee (Clarified Butter) 1 tsp. Vegetable Oil ½ tsp. Garam Masala pwd. For the Garnishing : 1 tbsp. Ginger (julienned) 2 tbsps. freshly chopped Coriander Procedure : Sprinkle garam masala powder on the prepared hot chicken/murg handi. Then heat butter and oil in a tempering pan till hot. Pour this on the prepared hot chicken handi. Top with some julienned ginger, coriander and place…