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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...Tandoori Chicken
Thursday, April 23, 2009
This is a famous Indian chicken preparation, originated in the Punjab region. It is marinated with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala (spice) and cooked in a clay oven called ‘tandoor’. The recipe is unique because of its red color, smoky flavor and ofcourse the spicy taste. These days this recipe could be prepared at home on [...]
Continue reading...Maple Glazed Chicken Breasts
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; make small invisible slits or holes in them, 1 tbsp dark Soy sauce, 2 tbsp pure Maple syrup, 1 tsp White Rice Wine Vinegar or fresh lemon juice, Few drops of Tabasco sauce (as per taste), Salt to taste, Olive oil spray. Method: Take a large resealable plastic bag and place your chicken breasts into it. To [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Garlic Chicken
Friday, February 27, 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; chopped into chunks, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp sherry or dry white wine, Vegetable oil for frying. For the sauce- 15-20 cloves of garlic; peeled and minced, 1-2 sprigs of scallions (green onions); chopped diagonally into thin slices, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, A pinch [...]
Continue reading...Battered Mushrooms
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Ingredients: 250gms mushrooms; washed and halved, 100gms flour, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 egg whites, Salt and black pepper to taste, For garnishing- Potato chips, Sliced tomatoes, peppers and shredded cabbage. Method: Sift the flour, add salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix and add water to get a thick dipping consistency (we have to add egg whites a little later, hence the consistency should be [...]
Continue reading...Quick Fried Thai Chicken
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ingredients: 400gms boneless and skinless chicken; cut into stripes, 15 mushrooms; halved, 1 green pepper; cut into cubes, 1 red pepper; cut into cubes, 7-8 fresh red chillies; thinly sliced, 2-3 scallions with the green; chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2″ piece ginger; finely chopped, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp fish sauce (or as per taste), 3 tsp dark soy sauce (or as per taste) Olive [...]
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...Quickly Marinated Mushrooms
Saturday, December 27, 2008
A quick snack/appetizer yet with lots of natural flavor and aroma. Ingredients: 200 gms fresh mushrooms; halved, 2 tbsp ground onion, 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onions, Juice of 1 lemon, 1-2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, Salt to taste. Method: Blanch the mushrooms and drain. Meanwhile in a bowl whisk together all the ingredients and toss the mushrooms [...]
Continue reading...Mushroom Tartlets
Thursday, December 11, 2008
An ideal appetizer/side dish for your Christmas or New Year Eve. Simple and delicious tartlets. Ingredients: 30 tartlet shells, 250gms (around 1/2 lb) mushrooms (portobello, button, wild, shiitake,oyster, or any other of your choice), chopped, 1 small shallot; chopped, 2 cloves of garlic; chopped, 150 gms (around 1/4 lb) goat cheese; grated, Few leaves of parsley; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter for roasting. Method: In [...]
Continue reading...Shrimp Tempura
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Ingredients: 500gms shrimps or prawns, shelled, deveined, For the marinade- 1 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp chilli sauce, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/4 tsp white pepper, 1/4 tsp salt or as per taste. For the batter- 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 egg, Salt to taste, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1 cup ice cold water. For the dip- 1/2 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Chicken Wings
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Ingredients: 2 pound chicken wings 10 1 1/2 tsp garlic; minced, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup white wine, 1 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder, 1 1/4 tsp salt, 3-4 tbsp oil. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and marinate the wings in a container, seal with plastic wrap or marinate the wings in a resealable bag. Refrigerate for few hours or overnight [...]
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...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...Greek Barbequed Chicken
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ingredients: For the marinade- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; chopped into 2″ chunks, 1/4 cup white wine/wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 small onion; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp dry mixed herbs, 5-6 garlic cloves; minced, A pinch of salt, Freshly ground peppercorns to taste, 1 green pepper, deseesed and coarsely chopped, 2 onions; quartered, 2-3 tomatoes; quartered. Other- Skewers, Olive oil for basting. Method: Mix together all [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Nuggets
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts; cut into bite size pieces, 1 egg; beaten, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, Salt and pepper to taste, Bread crumbs to coat, Olive oil for shallow frying. Method: Marinate the chicken nuggets with salt and pepper for an hour (if possible). Season the beaten egg with little salt and pepper. Add flour and egg to the marinated chicken. [...]
Continue reading...Cheese and Corn Nuggets
Monday, September 22, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup American corn kernels, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup paneer; grated, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 1 long green chilli; finely chopped, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Cornflour as required for binding, Salt to taste, Oil for shallow frying. Method: Boil the corn kernels along with little salt in water for around 10 minutes. Drain and let them [...]
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Friday, July 24, 2009
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