Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is one of India’s famed and popular desserts.  It is basically fried dough balls soaked in lightly spiced sugar syrup.  This dessert is a must at Indian festivals and major celebrations.  There are several recipes to make the perfect ‘Gulab Jamun’ and this  is an easy and quick one, Can be served chilled or warm.

Ingredients:::

• Milk powder - 1 cup
• Plain flour - 3/4 cup
• Salt - To taste
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Melted ghee - 2 tablespoons 
• Curds  - 2 tablespoons 

For Syrup:::  

• Granulated sugar - 3 cups
• 4 cups water – add few cardamons, 
• Rose water- 1 tsp
• A few strands of Saffron.

Method:::

1. In a bowl Mix milk powder, plain flour, salt, baking powder together with 2 tablespoons of curds and 2 tablespoons of melted ghee.   
2. Knead the dough – it will be soft and shiny from the ghee.   
3. Make small round balls ensuring that they are smooth with no cracks.  
4. Take oil in a pan and deep fry on a very slow fire till they are dark brown.    
5. It is important that the fire is very slow or else the balls will brown too quickly.   
6. Fry in small batches.
7. Add immediately to hot syrup and boil for 5-10 minutes till double in size.

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:)

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..