…(deseeded) ¼ tsp. Clove pwd. ¼ tsp. Cinnamon pwd. ¼ tsp. Pepper pwd. 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic paste 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger paste 2 Sprigs Curry Leaves 100 ml. Sugarcane Vinegar/Vinegar of your choice ½ tsp. Sugar (optional) 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt to taste Water as required Method : Wash the fillets or slices well. Apply a little salt & keep aside for further use. Grind the onions, tomatoes, cumin seeds, turmeric pwd., mustar…
…pinch of Sugar 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil 1 tsp. Butter (optional) Salt & pepper to taste A handful of fresh Coriander Leaves (roughly chopped) Method : Heat oil in a wok/kadhai/skillet/frying pan till hot. Add the green chillies, chopped onions & saute till soft & translucent. Next add the chopped tomatoes & saute till soft. Then add all the dry spice powders & a pinch of sugar. Mix well & fry for another 2 minutes. Slow…
…bsps. 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 & bring to a boil. Skim off the scum which rises to the top. Boil till the water runs clean & the chicken is tender. Test if the chicken is cooked through by inserting a knife through it. Alternatively you may cut the bre…
…aste 2 tbsps. Onion paste 1 tsp. roasted & powdered Jeera ½ tsp. Black Pepper pwd. 1 sprig Curry Leaves A pinch of Hing (Asafoetida) 2 tbsps. fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped) 2 tsps. Vegetable Oil Salt as per taste Spice Bag : Tie the below mentioned ingredients in a muslin cloth : 2 cloves 1 small Cinnamon Stick 1Bay Leaf Procedure : Wash, wipe, peel & cut drumsticks into 2 inch pieces. Add sufficient water & cook till soft in a press…
…asala pwd. ½ tbsp. fresh Ginger paste 1 tbsp. fresh Garlic paste A dash of pepper Salt to taste Vegetable Oil for deep frying. Procedure : To prepare the spice paste, combine red chilli pwd., turmeric pwd., garam masala pwd., ginger paste, garlic paste & salt in a sufficiently large bowl. Wash, drain the chicken pieces & mix them well in the spice paste. Marinate for about an hour or more in the fridge. Steam the marinated chicken pieces i…
…ch piece Cinnamon Stick 1 Star Anise 4 Green Cardamoms (lightly bruised) 8 Peppercorns Procedure : Parboil carrots, potatoes, peas, French beans & cauliflower with a pinch of sugar till just tender but firm. Strain through a sieve & reserve the stock. Heat a sufficiently deep & wide pan with ghee & oil till hot. Add the whole spices & curry leaves. Let it splutter & release the oils. You should get a good aroma of the spice…
…sp. Corn Flour 1 tbsp. Egg (lightly beaten) A pinch of Sugar A sprinkle of Pepper A dash of Chinese Vinegar (optional) 5 tbsps. Sesame Oil Salt to taste Method : Wash the fish & drain well. In a bowl mix together, ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp. soya sauce, oyster sauce, corn flour, sugar, pepper, egg & marinate the fish pieces in this mixture for about 20 mins. Heat the grill pan & grill the pieces of marinated fish using some sesame o…
…ed Parmesan Cheese (optional) 1 tbsp. Butter (Amul) ¼ cup water Salt & Pepper to taste For the Garnishing : 2 tbsps. grated Processed Cheese 2 tbsps. grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh Basil Leaves (roughly torn) Fresh Rosemary (optional) Stuffed or Plain Olives Procedure : In a sufficiently large wok/skillet, heat butter on a low flame & sauté chopped onions till soft & translucent. Add the chopped/sliced mushrooms & fry for about 4 min…
…for garnishing 2 tbsps. fresh Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) Salt & Pepper to taste Vegetable Oil or Pure Ghee for pan frying 2 fresh Red Thai Chillies (finely sliced) for garnishing Procedure : In a shallow dish or a deep soup plate, whisk the eggs till light & fluffy. Add in a tbsp. of milk, red chilli pwd., minced green chillies, turmeric pwd., grated cheese, a tablespoon of chopped coriander, salt & pepper to taste. Stir to mix…
…ps. Sugarcane Vinegar or Vinegar as per choice A pinch of Sugar A pinch of Pepper pwd. 4 tbsps. Vegetable Oil Salt as per taste A handful of chopped Coriander Leaves (chopped) Procedure : First clean the bombil by cutting of the heads, fins & chopping off the tails. Cut each bombil into three pieces; wash, immerse them in a bowl of water & let them soak for about 20 mins. Drain out the water completely & flake them. Discard the central…