INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN TIKKA

INDIAN STYLE CHICKEN TIKKA

TIME : 

Prep Time: 2 to 3 hours
Cook time: 25 to 30 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3

INGREDIENTS : 

1. Chicken,cut into small pieces- 400 gms
2. Oil / melted butter- as required

FOR MARINATION : 

1. Yogurt- 1.5 tbsp
2. Ginger paste- 1 tbsp
3. Garlic paste- 1 tbsp
4. Kashmiri chili powder-1/2 to 3/4 tbsp (according to taste)
5. Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
6. Tandoori masala-3/4 tsp( or use homemade Tandoori masala)
7. Lime juice- 2 tsp
8. Mustard oil/vegetable oil- 2 tbsp( see notes)
9. Butter- 2 to 3 tsp
10. Salt- to taste

INSTRUCTIONS : 

In a bowl,combine together all the ingredients listed under 'For marination'.

Rub this onto the chicken pieces,until it is coated well.

Cover and refrigerate for about 2 to 3 hours.Thread the chicken pieces on bamboo skewers.

Preheat oven to 250 deg C.Place the skewers on a greased tray and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes.Baste them with  the pan juices and turn the pieces over.Drizzle melted butter,if desired.Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes,turning once or twice between.Broil for 3 to 4 minutes for charred look. ( Make sure you do not over cook the chicken,it should be soft , tender and juicy from inside.)

Serve with pudhina/mint chutney, rice / roti.

NOTES : 

• STOVE TOP Method:Drizzle oil on a skillet /grill pan.Place the skewered chicken on the pan and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, over medium heat.Drizzle more oil/butter and turn them over a couple of times,until cooked through ( about 5 to 10 minutes)and slightly charred on the sides.
• Mustard oil has a distinctive pungent taste and a strong flavor.If you do not want to use mustard oil,just use any neutral cooking oil.

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VARUTHARACHA MUTTON CURRY

VARUTHARACHA MUTTON CURRY

INGREDIENTS : 

1. Mutton-500 gms 
2. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp 
3. Bay leaf- 1 no 
4. Cardamom pods- 2 nos 
5. Cloves- 2 nos 
6. Cinnamon-2" piece 
7. Ginger ( chopped finely)- 1" piece 
8. Garlic (chopped finely)- 5 to 6 cloves 
9. Onion ( sliced )- 2 medium 
10. Shallots ( sliced)- 1 cup 
11. Green Chilies (cut vertically)- 2 to 4 ( see note) 
12. Curry leaves- 1 sprig 
13. Coriander powder- 1 tbsp 
14. Red chili powder-1/2 to 1 tsp( see note) 
15. Garam Masala powder-1/2 tsp 
16. Fennel powder-1/2 tsp 
17. Tomato ( sliced)- 1 small 
18. Oil 
19. Water 
20. Salt to taste 

To dry roast and grind :

1. Grated coconut-1/2 cup 
2. Black pepper corns-1 tsp 

For tempering : 

1. Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp 
2. Coconut ( sliced)-3 tbsp 
3. Curryleaves- 1 sprig 

INSTRUCTIONS : 

• Place the mutton pieces in a pressure cooker along with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder,salt to taste and 1/4 cup water.Cook until mutton is just done.Separate the mutton pieces from the stock and keep aside. 
• Meanwhile add grated coconut in a pan and dry roast it until it turns brown.( Be sure not to burn it).Switch off the stove and add black peppercorns .Grind this to a smooth paste without adding water.Keep aside. 
• Heat oil in a pan add bay leaves,cardamom,cloves and cinnamon.Saute for a few seconds.Now add ginger,garlic, onion,shallots , green chilies and salt to taste.Saute for about 10 to 15 minutes on a medium flame, until it turns golden brown. 
• Reduce the flame to low and add coriander powder,red chili powder,garam masala and fennel powder along with 2 tbsp water.Saute for about 5 minutes or until oil separates. 
• Now add the cooked mutton pieces and mix well until combined.Add the coconut paste ,tomato and sufficient quantity of stock.Adjust the salt level at this point.Cover and cook over a medium flame for about 10 to 12 minutes or until gravy is thick enough. 
• Now for tempering,heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add shallots ,coconut slices and curry leaves .Saute until it turns golden brown.Pour this over the curry. 

NOTE : 

• I used 5 green chilies and did not use red chili powder.You can adjust the spice level according to your taste.

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Chicken Samosa

Chicken Samosa | ചിക്കന്‍ സമോസ

This chicken filling for samosa can be prepared in advance and useful when you have surprise guests.  A good tea time snack which is simple to make and needs very few ingredients.

INGREDIENTS : 

1. Boneless chicken pieces - 1/2 kg
2. Chili powder - 3 tsp
3. Lemon juice - from half a lemon
4. Ginger paste - 1 tsp
5. Garlic paste - 1 tsp
6. Oil - as required
7. Onions (big, chopped fine) - ½ kg
8. Coriander leaves -1/2 cup
9. Salt - to taste
10. Oil - to fry

INSTRUCTIONS : 

• Boil the chicken with chili powder, lemon juice and ginger, garlic paste until it is well cooked and the water evaporates. The meat should now be well coated with the masala. Mince well and keep aside.
• Heat oil well and sauté the chopped onions. Next add the minced chicken and continue to sauté well. Add salt and coriander leaves and mix well.
• Place this filling into a samosa outer cover, fold and deep fry in hot oil.

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Chilly Fish | Tasty Kerala Fish Curry

Chilly Fish | Tasty Kerala Fish Curry

Feel like having something Chinese for dinner on Sunday? Too lazy to go out? Don’t worry! Brush up your culinary skills, take out this recipe and try it out. Result – assured!

INGREDIENTS:

1. Fish (pomfret) - 1 kg

2. Chilly powder - 1 tsp
    Salt - 1 tsp
    Soya sauce  - 1 tbsp

3. Oil  - Enough to fry the fish

For The Sauce:

4. Garlic, ground with the peel - 10 pods
5. Onions (chopped) - 1 cup
6. Ginger (chopped) - 1 tsp
7. Dried red chillies (crushed) - 7
8. Flour  - 1 tsp
9. Tomato sauce - ½ cup
    Fish stock (made with the fish bones) - 1 cup

11. Capsicum (chopped) -  ½ cup
      Celery (chopped)  - ¼ cup

12. Black pepper powder  -1 tsp
     Salt - to taste
     Sugar  - 1 tsp

To Garnish:

• Cooked noodles or grated potatoes deep fried.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Clean the fish pieces and marinate with the 2nd set of items. Keep aside for an hour.
• Heat the frying pan with oil and fry the fish pieces till they turn light brown and keep aside.
• Retain half of the oil in the pan and use it to sauté the garlic which is then kept aside.
• The same oil is then used for sautéing the onions along with the ginger.
• When the onions turn golden brown, add the dried red chillies, garlic and the flour.
• Now its time for the tomato sauce and fish stock to be added in.
• Take out a spoon each of capsicum and celery which we need a little later and add the remaining to the pan and allow to cook.
• Add your black pepper powder, salt and sugar and allow the sauce to cook well.
• Pour the rich warm sauce over the fish and garnish with the noodles or potatoes, celery and capsicum.

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MUTTON PEPPER FRY

MUTTON PEPPER FRY | Tasty & Healthy Mutton Dish

INGREDIENTS:

1. Mutton-1/2 kg
2. Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
3. Curry leaves- 2 sprigs or more
4. Onion ( sliced)-2 nos( medium)
5. Shallots( sliced)-10 to 12 nos
6. Ginger and garlic( chopped)- 1tsp
7. Coriander powder- 1 tbsp
8. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
9. Garam masala powder - 1 tsp + 1/4 tsp
10. Fennel powder-1/2 tsp
11. Water
12. Coconut oil( or any other vegetable oil)
13. Salt to taste

For Marination :

1. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
2. Coriander leaves( chopped)-1/4 cup
3. Mint leaves- 4 to 5 nos( optional)
4. Green chilies- 2 nos( or according to taste)
5. Whole black pepper- 2 tsp( adjust according to taste)
6. Ginger ( 1" piece)- 2 nos
7. Garlic( Indian )- 8 to 10  cloves
8. Lemon juice-2 tsp
9. Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

• In a blender,combine together the ingredients for marination and grind to form a smooth paste.
• Rub this onto the mutton pieces and keep aside for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Now add curry leaves,onion and shallots.Saute until it turns golden brown.Add chopped ginger and garlic and saute for few seconds.
• Now reduce the flame to low and add the coriander,turmeric,garam masala and fennel powder along with 2 tbsp of water and mix well.Saute until oil separates for about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the marinated mutton pieces and mix well.Pour in required amount of water ( appr 1 1/2 cups) and salt to taste.Cover and cook over a medium flame until mutton is done.
• Cook until all the water is absorbed .When it is almost dry add 1/4 tsp garam masala and more curry leaves.
• Continue frying ,stirring in between ( drizzle more oil if required) until it turns brown.

NOTE: 

You can also use a pressure cooker to reduce the cooking time.In that case when the mutton is cooked transfer it to a non stick pan for frying.

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