Archive for December, 2006

• Salli chicken

  Date: 2006.12.30 | Category: Chicken Recipes | Response: 0

  Ingredients:- 500 grams chicken, 1 onion, 2 tomatoes, 1 cup salli( deep fried potato straws),1 teaspoon red chilly paste, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon red chilly powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, ½ teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1 bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

  Preparation time:- 25 minutes       Serves:- 2

  HOW TO PREPARE:- Cut the chicken into medium sized pieces. Put it in a big bowl and add pepper, red chilly powder, turmeric, half the garam masala, ginger, garlic, salt and mix it well. With the help of a fork make holes on all sides of the chicken pieces and let it marinate for three hours. Finely chop the onion and tomato separately and set it aside. Now take a pan and pour the oil. Bring to heat and when the oil is very hot add the bay leaf, cumin seeds. Let it crackle and turn golden brown then add the onions and fry till they are golden brown. Add the red chilly paste and sauté briefly. Next put in the garam masala, coriander powder and fry till the raw smell of the masala leaves. Now add the tomatoes and sauté till the tomatoes blend and becomes a thick gravy. Add the chicken with the marinade and sprinkle salt to taste. Mix it well, cover, simmer and cook for 15 minutes or till the chicken is nice and soft. Add the potato straws and mix once and remove from flame. Garnish with coriander leaves and fried cashew nuts and serve.

• Tandoori salmon

  Date: 2006.12.30 | Category: Fish Recipes | Response: 0

  Ingredients:- 4 salmon fillets, ½ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 teaspoons minced ginger, ½ cup curd(yoghurt), 1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 garlic flakes minced, 2 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste.

  Preparation time:- 15 minutes      Serves:- 2

  HOW TO PREPARE:- Put the fish fillets skin down in a bowl. Add the curd, coriander, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, turmeric, paprika, cumin, pepper and salt to taste into a blender. Mix all these ingredients and make a fine paste. Then apply this paste on the fish and let it marinate overnight. If possible refrigerate it. Now place the fish skin side up on a well oiled grill or tandoor and cook for about five to six minutes. Remove and serve with some rice or salad.

• Jeera chicken

  Date: 2006.12.29 | Category: Chicken Recipes | Response: 0

  Ingredients:- 500 grams chicken, 2 green chillies, 1 medium onion, 1 teaspoon grated garlic, 4 teaspoons grated ginger, ½ teaspoon garam masala(hot spice mix), ½ tablespoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, ½ cup hot water, 2 tablespoons oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

  Preparation time:- 25 minutes      Serves:- 2

  HOW TO PREPARE:- Grate the onion and finely chop the green chillies and set it aside. Now take a frying pan and pour in the oil. When the oil is really hot add the cumin seeds and let them crackle. When its golden brown add the green chillies and grated onion. Sauté for a while till the onion turns golden brown and the raw smell leaves. Put the chicken pieces in and sauté till the chicken becomes a light brown. Now add the cumin powder, pepper, lemon juice, garam masala, ginger, garlic and salt to taste. Pour in the hot water and mix it all up. Ensure all the spices have blended well. Now cover, simmer and cook for 15 minutes or till the chicken is done. The gravy must be thick and the chicken must be soft. Remove from flame and garnish with cumin powder. Keep it covered till you are ready to serve to trap the aroma within.