Chicken Kathi Roll
…Lime · 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil + Oil for the omelettes & chapattis · A pinch of Sugar & Nutmeg pwd. · Salt to taste · 4 Eggs · Chopped Coriander leaves (for the filling + garnishing) Preparation of the…
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Cabbage & Onion Pakoras
…re when a test pakora dropped in it sizzles & rises to the top of the oil quickly. The oil should not be smoking hot. Pakoras are crisper, when cooked in med. hot oil. Using a fork & knife drop gently blobs of the pakora batter in the hot oil. Wait until they sizzle to the surface & then turn them over frequently until they turn evenly golden brown & crisp. Using a slotted spoon, drain out the oil completely & turn out on…
Chicken Tikka Biryani
…fresh Coriander & Mint Leaves (chopped) A pinch – Sugar ½ cup Cooking Oil/Pure Ghee Salt to taste To prepare the Gravy : Heat oil/ghee in a sufficiently large & deep pan/dekchi/pot. Add the whole spices. Let it splutter/crackle. Remove the fried whole spices from the oil. Let it cool. Tie in a muslin cloth bundle/potli and set aside to be used later. Reduce heat, add the ginger-garlic paste. Saute for a few seconds on low heat until rawne…
Stuffed Aloo Paratha
…mato sauce or ketchup, mixed pickles or pickle of your choice. If using no oil or minimum oil while roasting then you may serve with a dollop or spoonful of butter or desi ghee if desired. Tips & Variations : For Cheese/Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Parathas : Add grated cheese to the potato filling or garnish on top of the cooked paratha or for the love of cheese do both!! For those who love their parathas low on spice please deseed the green chil…
Aloo Matar Gravy / Potato & Peas Gravy
…until cooked but lightly firm. In a sufficiently deep and broad pan; heat oil and lightly fry the boiled baby potatoes for a couple of minutes. Drain and set aside. For the Gravy: 2 Bay Leaves 1-inch piece Cinnamon 1 Black Cardamom 2 Green Cardamom 2 flakes Mace (Javitri) A hint of Nutmeg (Jaiphal) 2 tbsp Coriander powder ¼ tsp Cumin powder 1 tsp Red Chilli powder or to taste ¼ tsp Garam Masala powder ¼ tsp Shahijeera 3 tbsp fresh Ginger-Garlic p…
Medu Vada
…ain its shape. Do not crowd the vadas in the kadhai; it requires space for expansion or they may stick together. Always make sure your palms & fingers are wet while shaping & releasing them in the oil. Maintain the temperature of the oil; if the oil is not hot enough the vadas will not puff up well & will get soggy. You may add freshly crushed pepper, curry leaves & tiny sliced pieces of fresh coconut to the batter if you like….
Paneer Pasanda
…love and green cardamom powder.. Stir and cook till you again see a slight oil separation. Add 1 ½ cups of water and bring to a boil or as per required consistency of gravy. Reduce heat and cook on medium heat until the gravy thickens to the desired consistency. Set aside for assembling later with the Paneer Pasanda. Remember when you add the stuffed paneer sandwiches; it will absorb some gravy. For the Paneer Sandwiches: 250 gms. slightly firm Pa…
Prawn Temperado (Goan Prawn and White Pumpkin Curry)
…ind paste or 4 tbsps. freshTamarind pulp (extract) 4 tbsps. virgin Coconut Oil or Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Procedure: Parboil the white pumpkin chunks in enough water until cooked and just tender. Use the pumpkin along with the water for the curry. Toss the prawns with ¼ tsp. turmeric powder and set aside. Heat oil in a pot; use a clay pot, if you have one. Lightly sauté the chilli, coriander seeds and cumin seeds in oil. Drain and place in a m…
Fish Cutlets
…the hot oil. It should rise up immediately. Then fry the cutlets. When the oil is very hot, reduce the heat & then lower the cutlets in oil. Maintain the temperature or adjust accordingly. Let the cutlet fry well on one side before turning over. This way they will not break. Frozen cutlets should be first defrosted & then grill or pan fry. Do not cook cutlets in the microwave. Do not thaw the frozen cutlets completely if you intend deep fr…
Chicken Seekh Kabab
…out 15-20 mins in the fridge. Heat your grill pan & lightly brush with oil. Brush the kababs lightly with oil & place them on the hot grill a little apart from each other. Grill on each side for about 6 mins. Before turning over on the other side baste with a little oil. Chicken cooks easily & quickly so to retain moisture & succulence do not overcook. Transfer on to a serving plate & serve with your favorite dip or chutney. Ti…