Ingredients: For the kadhi- 2 cups thick buttermilk; little sour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, A pinch of asafoetida (heeng), 4 dry red chillies, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2 tbsp ground onion, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 4 green chillies, Salt to taste, Ghee or oil for tempering, Water. For the kebabs- 250gms meat mince, 1/2 cup chana dal (split gram), 1/4 [...]
Continue reading...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...Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Ingredients: 1 kg minced meat (kheema) with fat or fat separated, 100 gms raw papaya; grated, 125 gms gram flour (besan); lightly roasted, 125 gms cashew nuts, 3 onions; finely chopped, 4 tbsp browned onion paste,* 1/2 tsp rose petals; chopped, 1 tsp saffron (kesar) mixed with little warm milk, 1 tbsp rose water or kewda essence, Salt to taste, 75 gms + 1 tbsp clarified [...]
Continue reading...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...Saturday, August 9, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup boiled vegetables of your choice; drained, dried and mashed well, 2 tbsp khoya (dried milk), 1/3 cup ground dry fruits, 1 green chilli; finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp very finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Freshly ground white pepper to taste, Cornflour for binding, Oil for basting (optional). Method: Mix together all the ingredients except oil, knead a dough and [...]
Continue reading...Friday, July 18, 2008
Ingredients: For the cover- 1 cup wheat flour (atta), 2 cups maida (refined wheat flour), 1 potato; boiled and grated, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp oil, Water. For the stuffing- 500gms boneless chicken breasts; cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 2 medium onions; ground to paste, 1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 3 tbsp tomato puree or 1 medium size tomato - chopped, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tbsp lemon [...]
Continue reading...Friday, July 11, 2008
Ingredients: 3 corn cobs, 1/2 cup chana dal (gram) soaked for 4-5 hours, 2 tbsp rice flour, 4 green chillies; finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin) and dhania (coriander) powder, 1/4 cup dessicated coconut, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Oil for frying. Method: Grate the corn cobs or separate corn and then grind them. Add all the [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, June 12, 2008
250gms mutton kheema (lamb mince), 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp ginger; finely chopped, 1 tsp garlic; finely chopped, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, Salt to taste, Chat masala powder. For the coating- Boiled egg white, 1 green bell pepper (capsicum), 1 red bell pepper, Chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp chopped mint (pudina) leaves, 1 egg; beaten. Method: Add garam masala, red chilli [...]
Continue reading...Monday, April 21, 2008
Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks (legs), 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 1/2 cup thick curd (curd that is hung in a muslin cloth for 20 minutes), 2 tbsp cream, 1 egg, use only as much required, 1 tbsp cornflour, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp chopped coriander, Salt to taste, Oil. Method: Wash the drumsticks, pat dry and then [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup soya granules, (soyabean nuggets), 2 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tbsp cornflour, 1 tsp jeera powder, 1 tsp black pepper powder, Salt to taste, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp lemon juice, Oil for frying. Method: Cook the soya granules in little water for 5 minutes. Drain well and remove all the excess water. In a mixing bowl, put these granules, add all [...]
Continue reading...Monday, February 11, 2008
Ingredients: 30 cubes (1″ cube)Paneer, 15-20 cherry tomatoes, 3 Green bell peppers,(cut into 1″ pieces), 1 cup yoghurt, 2 tsp Garlic paste, 1 tsp Chilly powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp roasted jeera powder(cumin seeds powder), Salt to taste, Lemon to garnish. Method: Beat yoghurt in a bowl, till smooth and mix coriander powder, cumin powder, chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt. Make [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ingredients: 250gms Chicken Kheema(Minced Chicken), 2 tsp red chilli paste, 2 tbsp cornflour, (or as per need for binding), 1 tsp jeera powder(cumin powder), 1 tsp black pepper powder(or as per taste), 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix all the ingredients except oil and let the chicken marinate for atleast 2 hours. Heat oil in a [...]
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