Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Egg Manchurian


Egg Manchurian
Egg Manchurian is a quick egg recipe with the traditional Chinese flavours. The boiled eggs are dropped in a Chinese sauce laden hot and sour gravy. Enjoy with noodles or rice.

Ingredients:::
Ingredients
  • Eggs hard boiled - 6pc
  • Onions, thickly sliced - 3pc Large sized
  • Green chillies, slit lengthwise - 5 to 6
  • Cornflour - 1 tbsp
  • Soya sauce - 2 tbsp
  • Garlic - 6 cloves chopped
  • Shallots - 1 finely chopped 
  • Green Onion - 1 bunch chopped
  • Vinegar - 1 tbsp
  • Sugar - 1/4 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - to cook
  • Coriander leaves - chopped

Method:::
  1. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
  2. Add onions and cook over low heat till the onions are tender. 
  3. Add garlic, green onion, shallots And cook, keep stirring occasionally.
  4. Mix the cornflour in a little water till smooth.
  5. Add cornflour, soya sauce, vinegar, sugar and salt to the onions.
  6. Stir well.
  7. Add eggs and green chillies. bring it to a boil and remove from heat.
  8. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  9. Enjoy with fried rice or noodles:)

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Murg Musallam



Murg Musallam
Murg Musallam is a typical North-west Indian chicken or murg recipe which is a favorite among all non-veg lovers. An easy recipe of preparing lip smacking murg masallam which can be relished with roti or naan or rice.

Ingredients:::
Ingredients
  • Chicken,whole - 800 grams
  • Cumin seeds - 1 tablespoon
  • Mace - 2 strands
  • Nutmeg powder - 1 pinch
  • Green cardamoms - 4
  • Cloves - 5
  • Cinnamon - 1 inch stick
  • Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
  • Browned onion paste - 2 tablespoons
  • Green chilli paste - 1 teaspoon
  • Red chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Yogurt - 3 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 3 tablespoons
  • Bay leaves - 2
  • Green chillies - 2
  • Onions,chopped - 3 large
  • Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped - 2 tablespoons
Method:::
  1. Make a paste of two teaspoons cumin seeds, mace, nutmeg, cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon.
  2. In a bowl mix together ginger-garlic paste, brown onion paste, green chilli paste, ground spices, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, yogurt, salt and one tablespoon oil. 
  3. Marinate the chicken in this above mixture for three to four hours in the refrigerator.
  4. Heat the remaining oil in a deep pan, add the remaining cumin seeds, bay leaves and green chillies and sauté for a minute. 
  5. Add the onions and sauté till they are lightly browned. 
  6. Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade. Sauté, stirring lightly till the oil begins to separate. 
  7. Add just enough water to cover the chicken, adjust salt and cook till the chicken is done.
  8. Transfer into a serving dish, sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish with coriander leaves.
  9. Serve it With Pulao, Fried Rice or Naan..

Saturday, 22 February 2014

Schezwan Mushroom Dry


Schezwan Mushroom Dry
Schezwan Mushroom Dry Recipe is one of the most famous Indo-Chinese Recipe. It’s tangy twisty flavors are just too good to forget. Schezwan / Szechuan Mushroom Dry Recipe is served in all Indo-Chinese restaurants and street side Chinese outlets in India.
Mushrooms are also light weight and low in calories hence this may be the best substitute for Paneer or Chicken.

Ingredients:::
Ingredients
Mushrooms (khumbh) - 2 cups
Onion, sliced - 1 medium
Capsicum (Green Bell Pepper),sliced - 1 medium
Carrot (cut into thin slices) - 1/4 cup
Cabbage, shredded - 1/2 cup
Green chillies, slit - 2
Ginger and Garlic, finely chopped - 2 tablespoon
Cornflour dissolved in 1/4 cup water - 1 teaspoon
Sugar - 1/4 teaspoon
Tomato ketchup - 2 teaspoon
Schezwan Sauce /Schezuan Sauce - 2 tablespoon
Vinegar - 1/2 teaspoon
Dark Soya Sauce - 1/4 teaspoon
Oil - 2 teaspoon
Salt - To taste

Method:::
  1. Heat oil in a wok and stir fry the sliced onions. Quickly throw in chopped ginger and garlic.
  2. Stir fry for 2 minutes on high flame and then add mushrooms, cabbage, green chillies, carrot and capsicum.
  3. Mix in salt to taste and stir fry continue. 
  4. You need to toss the vegetables quickly with tomato ketchup, cornflour mixture and sugar.
  5. When the mushrooms are almost done, mix in vinegar, schezwan sauce and soy sauce.
  6. Cook for 2 more minutes and serve immediately.
  7. Garnish the dish with finely chopped green part of spring onions, it brings a nice aroma into dish.

Friday, 21 February 2014

Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Sweet Chilli Chicken



A tasty grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with tender bulgogi chicken, orange salsa and plenty of melted cheesy goodness.

Ingredients
  • Oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Onion, sliced - 1 small
  • Butter - 1 tablespoon
  • Bread - 2 slices
  • Cheese, shredded - 1/2 cup
  • Low fat cheese, shredded - 1/2 cup
  • Orange chicken bulgogi or plain chicken, sliced and warm - 1/4 cup
  • Salsa naranja or sweet chilli sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Toasted sesame seeds - 2 teaspoons
  • Basil, torn - 1 tablespoon
  • Cilantro, torn - 1 tablespoon

Method:::
  1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onions and saute until they start to caramelize, about 7-10 minutes, set aside and reduce the heat to medium.
  3. Butter one side of each slice of bread, place one slice in the pan buttered side down, sprinkle on half of the cheese, 
  4. Then top with the onions, the chicken, salsa, sesame seeds, basil and cilantro 
  5. And the remaining cheese followed by the remaining slice of bread, buttered side up.
  6. Cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.