Tag Archive | "appetizers"
Quick Chicken Kebabs
Ingredients: 200gms chicken mince, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt and red chilli powder as per taste, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Oil. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and divide into 4 equal portions. Grease the skewers with some oil and arrange each portion carefully on the skewers. Wet your palms [...]
Continue reading...Cheese and Jalapeno Poppers
Monday, June 22, 2009
As you bite into these Cheese and Jalapeno poppers the cheese oozes out of them. Yummy! Try them out. Ingredients: 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; grated, Few Jalapeno peppers; chopped, 2 tbsp all purpose flour (maida), Bread crumbs to coat, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together cheese, Jalapeno peppers, some salt and pepper. Prepare small balls from the mixture. In [...]
Continue reading...All time favorite 10 Best Chicken Appetizers - Simply delicious!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
I am an avid chicken lover. And appetizers make my food interesting. So anywhere and everywhere I go I make it a point to try out different appetizers on their menu. Here is a collection of 10 best chicken appetizers from some traditional and modern cuisines of the world. 1. Crispy Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers flavored with [...]
Continue reading...Stir-Fried Sweet Chilli Tofu and Peppers
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup tofu cubes, 1 tbsp cornflour, 3-4 garlic cloves; minced, 2 fresh/dry red chillies; thinly sliced, 1/2 cup baby onions; peeled and halved, 1 cup green and red bell pepper; cut into 1″ cubes, Salt, sugar and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp sesame seed oil, Oil for frying. For the sauce- 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, 1 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 [...]
Continue reading...Baked Cheese Potato Cups
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; washed and scrubed (leave on the skin if not very dirty), 1/3 cup sour cream, Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Some fresh parsley; chopped, Salt, paprika and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Pat dry the potatoes and bake them in the oven at 350° F (175° C) for around 45 minutes or till they are cooked. [...]
Continue reading...Baked Cheese Olive Balls
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Ingredients: (Makes 20-22 balls) 20-22 large green olives stuffed with pimento, 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1 cup cheddar cheese; shredded, Paprika to taste, Hot pepper sauce to taste, 1/4 cup butter; at room temperature, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary. Method: Cream the butter and add flour, cheese, paprika, pepper sauce and rosemary and mix well. You can prepare this mixture and let it stand [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Tikka (Murgh Tikka)
Saturday, January 3, 2009
This is a famous chicken appetizer from Indian cuisine. ‘Chicken tikka’ is made of soft boneless chicken bits marinated in spicy, creamy and tangy marinade and cooked till smoky and tender. This dish is loved by all. So get goin with this recipe prepare the same mouthwatering tikkas you have in restaurants. Happy Cooking! Ingredients: 500 gms boneless, skinned chicken breast, 1 tsp salt, Juice of [...]
Continue reading...Crispy Chicken Fingers
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; cut into long fingers, 2 eggs; beaten, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp ground mustard, 1 tsp seasoning salt, Bread crumbs or cornflake crumbs to coat, Oil for frying. Method: Season egg with garlic, onion, mustard and little salt. Whisk well and then dip the chicken fingers into it. Let the chicken marinate into [...]
Continue reading...Galouti Kebabs
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Galouti kebabs have originated in Awadh - Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh (India). Try this simple yet delectable recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 kilo meat mince, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp butter/cream, 2 tbsp raw papaya; minced, 1/4 tsp green cardamom (chhoti elaichi); ground, 1/4 tsp mace (javitri); ground, 1/2-3/4 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp (or as required) gramflour (besan), Oil for deep/shallow frying. Method: Wash [...]
Continue reading...Potato Carrot Fritters
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ingredients: For the fritters- 3 large potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 large carrot; finely grated, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder, Juice of 1 lemon. For the covering- 1 cup gramflour (besan), 2 tbsp rice flour, 1 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp hot [...]
Continue reading...Paneer Tikka
Monday, November 10, 2008
Paneer Tikka is a ‘must-have’ Indian recipe that is popular amongst all people around the world. This mouthwatering recipe is made out of soft paneer chunks marinated with tandoori masala and grilled with capsicum, onion and tomatoes. Ingredients: 250gms paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small capsicums; cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small onions; cut [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Garlic Shrimps
Friday, November 7, 2008
Ingredients: 500 gms or 1 pound shrimps or prawns; peeled (leave the tail on) and deveined, 8-10 cloves garlic; minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt to taste, Oil for greasing. Method: In a large mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, tomato sauce, rosemary, basil, salt and give them [...]
Continue reading...Thai Golden Prawns
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Ingredients: 500gms fresh prawns or shrimps, 3 medium size red chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, 2 egg whites, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic; finely chopped, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1/4 cup corn flour or rice flour, 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Method: Peel and devein the prawns. In a bowl combine chopped chillies, coriander leaves, egg whites, ginger, garlic and fish [...]
Continue reading...Sheek Kebab
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
This is one of my all time favourite recipes. My husband just loves them. Ingredients: 1/2 kg lamb mince, 1 finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped (optional), 1 tbsp ginger paste 1/2 tbsp green chilli paste 2 tsp jeera powder(cumin powder), 1 tsp dhania powder(coriander powder), 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste Oil, skewers Method: In a large bowl, mix [...]
Continue reading...Sesame Parmesan Chicken
Monday, October 13, 2008
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), 1/4 cup lightly roasted sesame seeds, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 tsp dried mixed herbs or Italian sesoning, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg; beaten. Method: Preheat the oven to 350-400 d F or 175-200 d C. Combine all the ingredients except egg, in a shallow dish. Then dip each chicken breast into the [...]
Continue reading...Roasted Chicken
Friday, August 8, 2008
This recipe does not require a tandoor or a grill but can be prepared on our regular gas stove and yet gives you the same taste of roasted tandoori chicken. Ingredients: 500gms or 2 chicken legs, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, Few drops of red food color, 4-5 tsp tandoori masala or garam masala, 3 tbsp thick yogurt, 1 tsp shahjeera, Salt to taste, Oil [...]
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Friday, July 24, 2009
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