Showing posts with label Chicken. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chicken. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Almond Chicken

Ingredients:


Chicken- 500g
Potato(peeled,cubed)-1
Onion(small)-1
Green chillies(big pieces)-6
Mint leaves chopped-1/2 bunch
Coriander leaves-1/2 bunch
Salt to taste
Black/normal cumin seeds-1 tbsp
Whole garam masala(bay leaf,cloves,cardamom,cinnamon)
Crushed balck pepper-1 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Yoghurt- 1/2 cup
Coriander powder- 1 tbsp
Crushed almonds(optionla)
Oil-2 tbsp
Lime juice(optional)- 1tbsp
Paste of almonds(12) & coconut(1 1/2 tbsp,freshly grated coconut)
(Soak almonds in hot water for 1 hr before blending)

Method:

Heat oil in a pan and then add whole garam masala,black cumin seeds,crushed almonds,chopped onions,salt.When onions are slightly coloured add ginger garlic paste then add almond & coconut paste.

Cook this mixture till the oil oozes out of the mixture.When mixture well cooked add coriander powder,add green chillies(don't chopped them) and add yoghurt.Mix well.

Add cubes of potatoes,little water,add crushed pepper,chopped mint,coriander leaves and add chopped chicken.Mix well and covered it with a lid and let it cook on medium flame.Stir in between.
Cook till right consistency.Sprinkle coriander leaves.Add little lime juice if you like.
Serve hot with rice or naans/rotis.

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Chilli Chicken

Ingredients:


Chicken(thigh),cut into small cubes-200g
Red dry chilles( slices)-2tbsp
Green bell pepper(chopped)-1 small
Onions(cut into cubes)-1small
Ajinamoto-1 pinch
Pepper powder-1tbsb
Egg-1
Chopped fineginger
Chopped fine garlic
Cashewnuts-5g
Vinegar-2tbsp
Salt to taste
Sugar-1pinch
Cornflour-3tbsp
Oil-2tbsp
Soy sauce-2tbsp
Chilli garlic paste
Celery(finely chopped)
Spring onion(finely chopped)


Method:

Take chicken pieces in a bowl and add 1tbsp of cornflour,pinch of ajinamoto,salt to taste and add one egg.Mix all the ingredients together.Add little pepper pwdr.Mix again well.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken.

In a pan take some sesame oil(you can use other oil also if you don't have sesame oil).Add dry red sliced chillies,chopped ginger and garlic,cashewnuts,diced onions,green bell pepper,chopped celery and spring onion,pepper powder.Add little chilli powder also if you like.Mix well.Add some soy sauce,little chilli garlic paste.Mix it well.

Add pinch of ajinamoto,little sugar and little bit of salt.Mix well and immediately add one small cup chicken stock/plain water (you can use plain water also instead of chicken stock).Bring it to nice boil.Add 1-2 tbsp of vinegar.

Now add fried chicken pieces to the mixture.Mix well.Now add 3-4 tbsp of cornflour(little cornflour mixed in water)to the mixture.Do not add too much. Mix it real good.Let it cook for few minutes on low heat till the sauce is thick.Serve hot.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients:

Chicken legs-6
Chat masala(optional)-1tbsp
Coriander powder-1tbsp
Cumin powder-1tbsp
Garam masala-1tbsp
Ginger/garlic paste-1tbsp
Kasturi methi(dry fenugreek leaves)-1tbsp
Lemon juice-1tbsp
Blackpepper pwdr-1 tbsp
Red chilli pwdr-1 tbsp
Red colour-1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Turmeric pwdr-1 tbsp
Yoghurt- 6 tbsp
Oil-2tbsp


Method:

1. Clean and Cut 2 or 3 long slits on each piece. Apply salt ,chilli pwdr and lime juice all over the chicken and keep aside for 15 minutes.

2.Make marination with coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilies, kasturi methi ,turmeric pwdr,garam masala pdr, red colour to a smooth paste. Add 1/2 tsp salt to the paste and mix well with yogurt.

3.Apply it all over the chicken, making sure to apply well between all the slits and inside.

4.Preheat your oven to 425 degree Fahrenheit. Cook for 20 to 35 minutes in baking tray(try to make bed of roughly chopped carrorts and cucumber in tray and put chicken legs on it) till the chicken is tender. Remove from oven.

5.Serve hot, garnished with sliced onions and lime wedges and put very little chat masala if you like ,its optional.Chicken legs can be heated on griddle or normal roti pan if serving later.

Hey! guys try out this awesome perfect tandoori chicken.I hope you like it.





Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Chicken 65

Ingredients:

Chicken(boneless thigh)-250g
Black pepper powder
Ginger/garlic paste
Ajinomoto-1/2tbsp
Cornflour-2tbsp
Egg-1
Curry leaves-5-6
Cumin seeds
Green chillies-4
Chilli garlic paste-1tbsp
Red colour(optional)
Oil

Method:

Take chopped chicken in a bowl, add salt,pepper powdr,little ginger/garlic paste,1/2tbspof ajinomoto,cornflour.Mix well. To this add one egg.Mix well. In a pan heat oil and fry little by little chicken pieces. Add some oil hot pan. In this pan add cumin seeds,chopped ginger/garlic,chopped green chillies,chopped curry leaves.Add little ginger/garlic paste,pepper powdr,cumin pwdr,chilli powdr,salt,chilli garlic paste,bit of ajinomoto,red colour. Before adding chicken to it add few drops of water and then add chicken. Mix well.Sprinkle little lime juice on it.Decorate it with lettuce leaves.











Chicken Biryani


Ingredients:
Boneless chicken-400g
Green cardamom-3
Bay Leaves-5
Cloves-4
Cinnamon-3
Black Cumin seeds-2tbsp
Green chillies-3
Onion(sliced) -2
Onion(sliced,for frying)-3
Turmeric powder
Tomato(sliced)-1
Salt
Ginger/Garlic paste
Red chilli powder
Yoghurt-1/2cup
Basmati rice(para-boil)-2-3cups
Garama masala powder
Mint&corrinder chopped
Milk(1tbsp)
Saffron
Rose water(1 tbsp)
Cashewnuts&Raisins(fried)
Boiled eggs sliced(optional)


Method:

In a pan heat oil and add cinnamon,bay leaves,cloves,green cardamom,black cuminseeds,sliced onion,salt,when onion becomes soft n tranparent in colour add green chillies slit in between,chopped boneless chicken,turmeric pwdr,sliced tomato,ginger/garlic paste,red chilli powdr,yoghurt.Mix well all the ingredients.Then add half of the fried onions,para boil rice,garam masala pwdr,chopped mint n corriander leaves.Mix.Then add saffron,milk,few drops of rose water.Again add remaining fried onions,cashewnuts & raisins.If you want serve t with boiled eggs sliced.This is optional.Cover it with lid.Cook on slow flame for 10-15min.




Methi Chicken


Ingredients:

Chicken(thigh,chopped)-250g
Onion(fine chopped)-1 large
Tomato(chopped)-1 large
Ginger/Garlic paste
Salt
Turmeric powder-1/4tbsp
Chilli powder-2tbsp
Corriander powder-2tbsp
Fresh fenugreek(methi)leaves-1 bunch
Green chillies(chopped)-2
Youghut-1/4
Corriander leaves
Garam masala-2tbsp


Method:

Heat pan and add oil,cumin seeds,chopped onion,salt,ginger/garlic paste,turmeric pwdr then add chopped tomatoes,chilli pwdr,corriander pwdr,green chillies,whisk yoghurt.Mix well n heat for 5 min with lid. Then add chopped methi.Mix well n then add chicken thigh meat.Cook for 10 min.Cook till gravy is thick. Add fresh corriander leaves n put some garam masala.







Monday, April 28, 2008

Pepper Chicken


Ingredients:

Chicken-250g
Bay leaf-2
Mace-2
Cardamom-2
Cinnamon-2
Cloves-3
Corriander powder-2tbsp
Corriander leaves
Crushed pepper-2tbsp
Cumin powder-2tbsp
Curry leaves-6
Ginger/Garlic paste
Tomatoes-2
Mustard seeds
Onion-1 large
Red chilli powder-2tbsp
Salt
Oil

Method:

In a non-stick pan add oil.When oil gets hot add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,cloves,cardamom,cinnamon,bay leaf,maze,chopped fine onion and add salt.Fry onions till it gets even brown colour.After that add turmeric,ginger/garlic paste.curry leaves,chopped fine tomatoes,chilli powder,corriander pwdr,cumin powdr.Mix well.Cook till 10-15min on medium heat.After masala gets well cooked add chicken(thigh) and add crushed black pepper.Cook for sometime.Add fresh corriander leaves. Pepper chicken is ready to eat.


Chicken Tikka Masala

Try out this awesome chicken tikka masala ,let me know what u think about this dish.

Ingredients:

Green Jalapeno's(chopped) - 4
Red Peppers (chopped) - 1
Tomato(chopped) - 1
Onion(medium) -1
Chicken(breast/boneless) -250g
Yoghurt -1cup
Fresh corriander
Corriander Powder
Cumin Powder
Ginger/Garlic paste
Cumin seeds
Turmeric Powder
Fenugreek Leaves(kasturi methi)
Whole garam masala(cardamom,bay leaf,cloves,cinnamon,mace)
Cashewnuts -1 tbsp
Salt
Lime(1/4)
Finely chopped onion -1large
Chopped tomato(to blend) -1 large
Oil


Method:

(i) Marination for chicken tikka:
In a bowl add
turmeric- 1 tbsp
chilli powder-1tbsp
corriander powder- pinch of
ginger/garlic paste -1tbsp
fenugreek leaves powder-1tbsp
yoghurt-1 cup
lime juice-1/4
salt- 1/2tbsp
oil- 2tbsp

Mix well .Use half of this mixture for marination of chicken.And othe half for chopped vegatables(Green Jalapenos.Red Peppers,Tomato ,Onion) for 15-20min.

(ii) In a blender blend cashewnuts(1tbsp) and tomato(1 large).

(iii)If u have big pan then put marinated chicken and vegetable into the pan.If you don't have big pan then take two different pans and put in one marianted chicken and in another pan marinated vegetables.Cook chicken n vegetables ,turn when cooked on one side.

(iv)Add oil in a pan and when oil heat up then on slow flame add whole garam masala in pan.Add cumin seeds,chopped fine onion and bit of salt so that onion cooks up fast.Fry onion till it gets nice brown colour.Add turmeric powder,ginger/garlicpaste,cumin powder,corriander pwdr,chilli pwdr.Mix well and then immediately add little water.Then add paste of cashewnuts + tomatoes.Add little water then put lid on pan n cook for few minutesAdd some fenugreek leaves powder.Then add cooked chicken n vegetables.Cook for few minutes more.Sprinkle with fresh corriander leaves.Serve with rotis,naans or rice.