…ed wooden skewers in the kababs. Alternatively, you may line a baking tray with aluminium foil & grill in the oven or cook in the microwave for 2-3 mins. & then grill the chicken kababs. Serve the creamy chicken kababs with mint-coriander chutney & lemon quarters or with any of your favorite dips….
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…llies and sauté on low heat till the rawness disappears. Add the marinated chicken and sauté till the the chicken is lightly brown on the outside. Add about ½ a cup of water and let it cook till almost dry. Sprinkle garam masala powder and fry for a few seconds. Add a dash of vinegar and salt to taste. Stir well to combine. Taste to check the seasoning. Finally toss in the freshly scraped coconut and give it a good stir. Serve piping hot garnished…
…hich are in your fridge and bring it to good use. Today’s recipe is simple Chicken Fried rice which is equally loved by children, young and old. It is a great meal to cook for family or friends. This Chicken Fried rice is equally delicious served piping hot, warm or cold. If you have any leftovers, then pack into your kids’ lunch boxes and they will be so excited about it. It is also great for working people and bachelors. How about making this wo…
…or 3-4 mins. Add the onion-curd paste and cook for another 3 mins. Add the chicken pieces and combine well. Reduce heat , place the lid and let the chicken cook till just tender. Add the cashew nut paste, garam masala pwd. and sautéed methi leaves. Stir to combine. Add water to achieve desired consistency of gravy. Cook the chicken for another 5 mins. on med. heat. The gravy should be thick and creamy. Serve hot with your favorite Indian flatbread…