CHICKEN BIRYANI

CHICKEN BIRYANI

Well, to start with, it's a heard name and you would find several methods to cook "Chicken Biryani", everywhere in the internet. I discovered this quick method of cooking Chicken Biryani. Trust me it tastes amazing. 

INGREDIENTS -

1. Basmati Rice (I have used Daawat Biryani Rice) - 3 Medium cups
2. Chicken pieces - 5-6
3. Onion - 2 Big(cut into long sleek pieces)
4. Ginger - 1 tsp chopped
5. Garlic - 1 tsp chopped
6. Grounded Garam Masala - 1 tbsp (I use my home made garam masala)
7. Black Pepper Seeds - 4-5
8. Mace - less than 1/2 tsp crushed
9. Cinnamon- 1 medium sized broken into 2 pieces
10. Bay leaf - 2
11. Small Cardamom - 3-4
12. Cloves - 3-4
13. Kasoori Methi (Fenugreek) - 1 tsp crushed finely
14. Kesar flavor(Saffron) - 1/2 tsp
15. Food color Red & Orange - (Mixed with milk)
16. Oil for cooking
17. Salt to taste
18. Water - Accordingly

SERVES -2

PREPARATION -

In an aluminum pan or handi heat oil (5-7 tbsps). Add bay leaves, and other solid spices (do not fry them too much). Immediately add Ginger, Garlic and One Onion.Fry on a low flame till the onion,ginger and garlic are cooked. Now add the Chicken pieces. Fry till they are little brown. Add rice, fry it along on a low flame. Keep on stirring so that the rice doesn't stick on the surface of the pan. Add salt and water. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on a low flame. After 10 minutes, open the lid and add Garam Masala and Kasoori Methi and again cover the lid. let the water dry completely.

In a frying pan heat oil and add the other onion pieces . Fry till its brown and crispy.

Now, again after 10 minutes open the lid to check if the water has dried completely. Add kesar flavor, food color and the crispy brown onion to it. Turn off the gas and cover the pan with the lid.

After 10 minutes open the lid. Your Chicken Biryani is ready to serve.

Best served with Chicken curry :) 

Please do write to me if you liked this recipe .. till then Happy cooking :)

FRAGRANT RICE

FRAGRANT RICE

This rice recipe is quick & easy to cook, tasty to eat and every Veggie & Non-Veggie person will relish it..... :)  It doesn't need too much of butter, and also isn't too dry.. Specialty of this Rice Recipe is that, it's cooked in spices to get  the aromatic flavor, which automatically increases your starving :) So there you go...

INGREDIENTS -

1. Basmati Rice (I have used Daawat Traditional Basmati Rice) - 3 medium cups
2. Anise (star spice) - 2 pcs
3. Cinnamon (dalchini stick)- 1 big stick broken into 3 pcs.
4. Mace (javitri) - 1/2 tsp crushed
5. Black Pepper seeds - 2-3
6. Bay Leaf - 1 medium size
7. Water - for cooking rice
8. Oil/ Butter (melted) for cooking- 4-5 tbsp (I prefer Butter over Oil for this recipe)
9. Salt to taste

SERVES -2

PREPARATION - (In two steps)

1. In a microwave bowl add rinsed Basmati rice, Anise, Cinnamon sticks, crushed Mace, water and 2 tbsp of butter . Cover it with the bowl lid and cook the rice in the microwave for 10 mins. at 100 degree Celsius (temperature and time settings may differ). 

2. When the rice is cooked. Heat the remaining butter in a deep round pan. Add bay leaf and black pepper seeds  in it. Now add the rice, stir it for couple of minutes on a low flame. Add salt to taste. Switch off the gas, cover the pan with the lid for 10 minutes. Your "Fragrant Rice" is ready to serve.

This rice is best served with any gravy dish (veg or non-veg). Please do write to me if you like my recipe.. till then Happy Cooking! :)

Macher Kalia

MACHER KALIA 

A typical Bong food, which is spicy and delicious. Fish recipes are always easy to cook for a Bong. However, this recipe is too easy to cook for Non-Bongs too :) 

INGREDIENTS 

1. Rohu Fish (Cleaned and Washed) - 4 pcs
2. Onion - 2 medium sized
3. Tomato - 2 small
4. Ginger Chopped - 2 tsp
5. Garlic Cloves  Chopped - 3 tbsp
6. Green Chillies - 4 (According to taste)
7. Bay Leaves (Tej Patta) - 2 small or 1 big
8. Coriander Powder- 1 1/2 tsp
9. Cumin Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
10. Haldi - 2 tsp
11. Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp (I use it for color, you may use the red chilli powder for making it spicy)
12. Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp (I use my homemade garam masala)
13. Salt - To taste
14. Water - 1 1/2 cup
15. Mustard Oil - for cooking
16. Coriander leaves for garnishing

Serves - 2

PREPARATION

First, in a bowl of 1/2 cup of water  add Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Haldi and red Chilli Powder  and Salt and let it soak till you cook the other stuff  .Wrap the fish with 1 tsp of haldi, and salt and deep fry them. Now in a blender, blend the onions and tomatoes together, to make a fine paste. In a deep pan, heat 2 tbsp of oil. Add the Bay leaf, chopped Garlic & Ginger and fry it on a low flame, till the aroma comes out. Now add the paste and cook it on a low flame for 5-10 minutes till it is completely cooked. Now add the soaked masalas and cook on a low flame for 5-10 minutes. Add water in it and let it again cook on a low flame till the gravy is thick. Add the Fish pcs and chopped green chillies and mix it well with gravy. Turn off the gas , sprinkle the garam masala and cover the pan with the lid for 5 mins.

Your "MACHER KALIA" is ready to serve.

Do send in your views on this recipe and till then .... HAPPY COOKING! :)

Chilli- Garlic Ghobhi Tossed in Honey

Chilli-Garlic Gobhi Tossed in Honey

My Blogs talk about too much of Chinese Recipes... I know I know.. As I am too fond of Chinese food, hence, couldn't resist my passion and love for Chinese Cuisines. They are not only easy and quick to cook, but also delicious. So here I go with another one, directly from my cook book. 

INGREDIENTS

1. Cauliflower Florets -  1 small Cauliflower
2. Garlic - 10-12 cloves chopped
3. Green Chillies- 4-5 chopped
4. Red Chilli sauce - 3 tbsp (depends on how much hot you want it to taste)
5. Honey - 2 tbsp
5. Soya Sauce - 1 tsp
6. Ajinomoti - 1 tbsp
7. Maida - 1 medium bowl
8. Cornflour - 1/2 medium bowl
9. Garlic Powder - 1 tbsp
10. Water - 1 cup for the sauce and 1 bowl for cooking
11. Oil for cooking
12. Salt to taste
13. Parsley for garnishing 

Serves - 2

PREPARATION

In lukewarm water , half cook the cauliflower florets. Take them out and let it dry. Now add Cornflour, Maida, Garlic Powder and Salt and wrap it properly. In a pan heat oil. Deep fry these florets and keep aside. The florets should be crispy.

SAUCE - In another pan heat 2 tbsp of oil. Add Chopped garlic and Green Chillies. Saute on a high flame for few minutes. Add soya sauce, red chilli sauce, salt to taste and keep on stirring on a high flame. Add water and let it come to froth.

Now add the cauliflower florets, add honey and ajinomoto and toss it.  Garnish it with fresh chopped Parsley and serve hot.

Tip- Chinese dishes are best cooked in a non-stick wok on a high flame.


Do share your views and Happy Cooking! :) :)


 

AAM PANA

AAM PANA  (Or as we Bong say- "Pora Aame er Shorbot")

This drink made of Raw mango is meant to be the best drink of summer. It's an old recipe, however, I am sharing it with you guys because this not only will keep you chilled but will keep your stomach healthy.

INGREDIENTS

1. Raw Mango - 2
2. Crushed Ice and Ice cubes(4-5)
3. Mint leaves - 4-5
4. Lemon - 3 tbsp
5. Rock Salt (Kala Namak) - 1 tbsp
6. Chaat Masala / Jaljeera Powder- 1 tbsp
7. Sugar  to taste
8. Water

Serves - 2

PREPARATION

Burn the Mangoes directly on the Burner. When it becomes little soft boil them. Now peel the skin and mash the Mangoes. In a blender add these mashed mangoes, sugar, rock salt, chaat masala/ jaljeera,lemon and mint leaves and Ice cubes. Blend them properly to make a smooth paste.

SERVING - In the glass pour the paste, add crushed ice and water. Garnish it with lemon or mint leaves and serve.

Tip - Try this Aam Pana with Soda and u would love that too :)

Do write to me on how you like my recipes.

Till then Happy cooking! :)

SLUSH PUNCH

SLUSH PUNCH

This beautiful looking colorful drink will chill you to the core. 

INGREDIENTS

1. Orange Slush - 4 tbsp each glass
2. Lemon drops - 2 tsp each glass
3. Rose Syrup - 4 tbsp each glass
4. Soda - 1 cup each glass
5. Sugar Powder- for rim coating
6. Ice Cubes
7. Lemon chunk - for garnishing

Serves 2

PREPARATION

Coat the rim of the glass with Powdered Sugar. Add Ice cubes, Orange Slush, Lemon drops, Rose Syrup and stir a bit. Add Soda to it. Garnish it with Lemon chunk and serve Chilled.

So, even if you have surprise guests at home, you are never out of options on this hot summer. 

Happy Cooking!! :)

Banana Daiquiri

BANANA DAIQUIRI 

This is another #BeatTheHeat quick recipe which will not only keep you chill but will also, fill up your stomach. 

INGREDIENTS 

1. Coconut Milk- 2 cups
2. Ice Cream- 2 cups (Vanilla)
3. Roohafza - 1 cup
4. Crushed Ice- 2 cups
5. Cashew - 1 tbsp
6. Banana - 1 
7. Sugar granules - for garnishing

Serves - 2

PREPARATION 

In a blender blend - the coconut milk, 1 cup vanilla ice cream, roohafza and banana together. Take the serving glass and coat its rim with sugar granules.

To Serve- Pour the crushed ice in the glass. now pour the blended mixture in it. Top it with Ice cream, Cashews and RoohAfza ..

So there you go with a refreshing and stomach filling drink. Serve it to your guests and get the appreciation :) 

Happy Cooking! :) :) 

Virgin Mojito

VIRGIN MOJITO

Summers are on it's way, and this is one of the fantastic drinks that could fill up your thirst. So beat the heat with my style Virgin Mojito, at home. :) :) 

INGREDIENTS -

1. Crushed Ice- 2 big cups
2. Brown Sugar Powder- according to taste (I took 3 tbs for 2 glasses)
3. Mint Leaves - 5-6
4. Lemon Chunks - 1 1/2 (1/2 for each glass) and rest for garnishing
5. Sprite - 1 cup each glass
6. Coke - 1/2 cup each glass
7. Lemonade - 2 tbsp each glass

Serves - 2

PREPARATION-

Crush the mint leaves, lemon chunks and Brown sugar powder together. Now add the lemonade and crushed ice. Top it with Sprite and Coke. Stir a little and there you go...

After a hot and tired day , this drink is definitely gonna give you a chilled feeling. It's quick and easy too.

Do write to me on how you liked my recipe. Till then Happy Cooking!