…in the diced onion & carrot, celery stick & the spices. Poach the chicken till the chicken & the vegetables are cooked & tender. Let the chicken steep in the juices for about 30 mins. Separate the chicken pieces; debone if using chicken with bone & process in a food processor/masala grinder/blender till chicken is mashed & fairly smooth. Keep aside. Now it is time to flavor the chicken & then bind it into medallions… 2…
…ime lends the right amount of tanginess to this wonderful & refreshing soup. This soup truly warms the heart & satisfies the soul in the cold winters. It is a great comfort food during the heavy monsoons too. If you love a vegetable soup then you may use vegetable stock & eliminate the chicken. You can substitute with stock cubes if you do not have fresh stock. You can add vegetables of your choice as well. If you are craving for some…
…mashed potatoes. You may prepare it with whole chicken too. If using whole chicken, debone the chicken after roasting, shred it & enjoy! This roast is my mother-in-law’s recipe which she taught me when I was new to cooking. Besides, I learnt a lot from her & I truly miss her.. She was an excellent cook & measured all ingredients with her hands. I have tried to re-create it. She had great taste & judgement in every thing she put…
…ss sandwiches will delight your guests too .. Enjoy! J Ingredients for the Chicken Paté : 2 Chicken Breasts (tender & boneless) 3 tbsps. Mayonnaise ½ tsp. Traditional English Mustard Paste (optional) 1 tbsp. fresh Cream 2 tbsps. fresh Cucumber (grated) 1 stick fresh Celery with leaves Salt & Pepper to taste Method : Wash the chicken breasts well. In a sufficiently large pot place the chicken breasts in sufficient water, a little salt �…
…ng cream of spinach soup. I prepared this delicious and nutritious spinach soup which is packed with vitamins. Since the monsoons have begun in our part of the world, this soup is ideal in this weather to maintain good health. Easy and quick, cream of spinach soup requires a little pre-preparation. It is a good idea to prepare the spinach puree and white saucein advance so that you can use it at short notice. It is a simple vegetarian soup which n…
…o form a gravy. Rinse the halved potatoes in water & add to the chicken gravy. Adjust salt to taste. Let the chicken come to a boil & then reduce heat & let it cook covered for about 5 mins. Now add the tamarind pulp & tomato puree & mix well. Let it simmer till the chicken & potatoes are cooked till tender & gravy is sufficiently thick. Make sure it is not too thick. Gar…
…e filling + garnishing) Preparation of the Filling : Wash & drain the chicken breasts. Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips or cut them into small cubes. Marinate the pieces of chicken with ginger – garlic paste, turmeric pwd & some salt for about 25 mins. Heat a wok with oil on med. heat. Put the marinated chicken in the wok & stir fry. Now add green chilli, garam masala pwd., chaat masala pwd., cumin pwd., coriander pwd., pepp…
…firm. Do not over boil. Strain the chicken stock & separate the boiled chicken pieces. The chicken stock should measure up to 4 glasses of stock. Reserve the stock & the chicken to be used later in the curry. Heat oil in deep vessel till hot. Add bay leaves, star anise & black cardamom. Then add in the onions & fry till golden brown. Add tomatoes & turmeric pwd. & sauté well. Next add the ginger-garlic-coriander paste &…
…tock or crushed soup cubes in water. Add in the chopped vegetables & boiled corn kernels or canned corn niblets. Stir to mix well. Cook on medium flame till the vegetables are just tender (not overcooked). Add in the diluted corn flour & continue to stir till the soup thickens. The soup should be smooth & thick… not lumpy. Reduce heat; add sugar , pepper & salt to taste. Give it a good stir & let it cook for another 2-3 mins. S…
…and pantry. The secret to this lip smacking preparation is well marinated chicken and the chicken stock (preferably homemade). In case you do not have fresh stock, then substitute it with chicken cubes. Are you tired of ordering the same old take- away from the restaurant or street vendor in your neighborhood? Have you had a hard day at work and are exhausted after work? With a little pre-preparation during the week, you can enjoy it within 15 mi…