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Dhaba Style Chicken with Veggie

                                      Dhaba Style Chicken with Veggie Ingredients: Skinless Chicken,cleaned& cut into cube size pieces -1/2 kg. For the Chicken Marinade: Turmeric  juice of lemon- 1 Ginger Garlic paste-1tbsp Salt -1 tsp For curry: Medium sized Onions -2 nos Medium sized Tomato- 2nos Veggies(mushroom-1 cup, spinach- 1/4 cup &peas -1/4 cup )optional Garlic sliced -4 cloves  Piece of Ginger -1 inch  Red or Green Chilies 2 nos(Adjust the spice as required)  Cumin Seeds -1 tablespoon  Whole Garam Masala (Bay Leaves 1, Cinnamon Stick½ , Cardamon 2, Peppercorns 4-6nos, Cloves4-nos) Spice(Turmercic-1/4tsp,Red Chilli Pwd-1 tsp(adjust acc to your spice level),Corriander pwd-2tbsp)  Garam Masala Pwd-1 tsp  Salt to taste. Preparation:  Marinate the chicken pieces with ginger garlic paste, Turmer...

South Indian Style Fish curry

    South Indian Style Fish Curry Prep Time: 30 min Ingredients: Onion Paste -2 medium sized            Tomatoe Paste -1 medium sized  Ginger Garlic paste-1 tbsp Green /Red chilli slit-1 Garlic - 6 cloves Spices(Turmeric-1/4 tsp,Pepper crushed pwd-1/4 tsp,Chilli/corriander/jeera -each 1tsp) Fenugreek seeds-1/4tsp Tamarind (lemon size) Fish Sardine(you can also use makerel,or other fish) Oil -3tbsp salt to taste. For Tempering: 1/4 onion chopped Red dry chilli -2 Garlic slit-3 cloves Mustard seeds -1 tsp Jeera seeds- 1tsp Turmeric/ Chilli pwd -1/4 tsp Curry leaves handful Corriander Leaves for garnish-few springs Coconut oil -1 tbsp. Preparation: Clean and wash the fish slices and rub turmeric/chilli/corriander&salt all over them. Cover and keep aside. Heat coconut oil in a large pan or kadai and add Fenugreek, jeera seeds & slit garlic. Once the seeds start spluttering, add Onion paste...

Chicken kofta curry

Chicken kofta curry prep time:45 min Ingredients: Chicken kofta: 225   gms(1 cup) Minced chicken 1 cup chopped onion 1/4   tsp  Ginger Paste 1/4   tsp  Garlic Paste 1/2   tsp  Roasted cumin seeds 1/2 tsp Snauf seeds 1/2   tsp Corriander powder 1/4   tsp   Red chille powder 1   tsp Chopped corriander leaves Salt to taste  For Gravy: 1 Medium Onion Ground to paste   1 Medium Tomato Ground to paste 1/2  tsp  Ginger Paste  1/2   tsp  Garlic Paste Whole Garam Masala( Black Cardamom,Bay leaf) 1/2   teaspoon Cumin seeds 1/2   teaspoon Red Chilli powder 1/2   teaspoon Corriander powder 1   teaspoon Garam Masala Powder 1/8   teaspoon Keema masala(optional) 1/2   cup Cream (Thick yogurt) Salt   to taste 1  T ablespoon oil or Ghee Chopped Coriander leaves    for garnish. Preparation: In a mixing bowl, a...

Salmon fish fingers

                                  Salmon Fish Fingers Prep Time:15 min Ingredients: 50g Panko breadcrumbs(Japanese) 2tbsp All Purpose Flour or Maida Spice(Chilli/Pepper Powder-Each 1 tsp) Seasoning(Herbs of your choice) 1 egg, beaten 450g skinned salmon fillet, cut into chunky fingers. Salt to taste Preparation: In a shallow bowl, season the flour with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper and chilli powder & place the beaten egg in a separate shallow dish. Dip the fish fingers into the flour, then the egg and finally into the Panko breadcrumbs(Japanese) mixture, patting it on well. Arrange the fingers in a single layer on a plate or on a non-stick baking sheet if you wish to oven bake them.  Bake in the oven for about 7 minutes then flip the fingers over with a fish slice. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes or until the fish fingers are golden brown and j...

Broccoli Chicken stir fry

Broccoli Chicken stir fry Prep time:30min Ingredients: 250gms boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into ¾" pieces ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth/stock ¼ cup honey ¼ cup soy sauce ½ Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated 2 medium garlic cloves, grated 2 tsp sesame oil, optional  2 Tbsp cooking oil (I used extra light olive oil), divided 1 whole broccoli  1 small onion, sliced 1 cup capsicum(G/R/Y) sliced Preparation: Trim chicken breast of any excess fat and pat dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken breast with flour until evenly coated. Remove chicken to a plate (leave remaining flour in the bowl - you'll use it for the sauce) To make the sauce: in the bowl with remaining flour, add chicken stock, honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, grated garlic and 2 tsp sesame oil (if using) and stir until smooth. Set aside. Heat a wok or large heavy-bottomed skillet on medium high heat and add olive oil. Once oi...

Chicken Gravy

Chicken Gravy Ingredients: Chicken Leg & boneless piece - 250gms Onion -2 medium size chopped Tomato- 2 medium size chopped Ginger Garlic paste- 1 tbsp Spices(Turmeric- 1/4 tsp, pepper curshed-1/4 tsp, Garam masala pwd-1/4 tsp Chilli/Corriander/jeera pwd- Each 1 tsp) Whole Garam masala(Cinnamon, Cloves, bay leaf, jeera seeds-1/4tsp) Oil- 3 tbsp Salt to taste. Preparation: When the kadai is hot, add 3 tsp oil & add in whole garam masala. Once it starts to splutter add in onion & sautee till it turns golden brown. Add in chilli & ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell disappears. Now add in chicken, salt & let it cook till the water oozes out from the chicken, now add all the spices,  let the masala coat well. Now add tomato & let it coat with the masala and turn mushy. Add 1 glass of water & pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistle. Simmer for 5 min in low flame & Garnish with fresh corriander leaves. Serve hot...