Mixed Vegetable Biryani

hey frnds,
new vegetarian recipe is up..

Mixed Vegetables Biryani

Ingredients

• potatoes-2 medium
• carrots-2 medium
• green peas-1 cup
• fried onion-1 small
• raw onion-1 medium
• tomatoes-2 small
• whipped yoghurt-1 cup
• oil-as required
• saffron soaked in 1/2 cup luke warm milk-1 tsp
• green coriander/kothmeer-1 bunch
• mint/poodina-1 bunch
• ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp
• green chillies-4
• red chilli powder-1 tsp
• salt-to taste
• red colour-a pinch
• lemon juice-1 tbsp
• garam masala powder-1 tbsp
• basmati rice-1/2 kg (washed and soaked in lukewarm water)
• caraway seeds/shah zeera-1/2 tbsp
• cardomom/elaichi-4
• cinnamon/dalchini-2 inch sticks
• bay leaves-3

Method

• par boil potatoes,peas and carrot,cut into medium sized pieces.
• heat a cup of oil in a pan,fry the carrots till golden,remove then add potatoes and fry till golden,remove.
• transfer half the oil to a large pan.
• in a blender add tomatoes,raw onion,half of coriander and half of mint,yoghurt,ginger-garlic paste,garam masala powder,red chilli powder,2 gren chillies,salt,blend till even.
• transfer this mixture to the large pan with oil,and cook on medium high flame until the raw smell of onion and tomatoes leaves.
• add the fried veggies and boiled peas to this and cook on medium low flame till the mixture thickens.
• add lemon juice,mix and keep aside.
• in another large vessel take water,more than half of the vessel,add shah zeera,elaichi,dal chini and bay leaves,add salt. 
• check the amount of salt by tasting this water,it should'nt be very light nor very salty,adjust the salt.
• when the water boils add in the basmati rice,cook till its 75% done.
• drain the water carefully,make 3 layers.
• put half the rice at the base then add the veggies mixture,then add the remaining rice.
• top it with fried onions,remaining oil, remaining chopped coriander and mint,chillies,saffron milk, a pinch of red colour.
• seal with aluminium foil and put on very low flame,and keep turning the vessel every two minutes.
• after 4-5 turns switch off the stove,but don't remove the foil for at least 10-15 minutes.
• serve hot.

Baked Potato Chips

hey frnds..
this is the healthy option for potato chips,and they are home made,so you know exactly what goes in this.

Baked Potato Chips

Ingredients

• large potatoes-4
• salt-to taste
• red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
• black pepper powder-1/2 tsp
• oil-1 tbsp

Method

• Peel the potatoes and make thick slices approxiately 1 cm thick.
• In a large pan add enough water to cover the potatoes,don't add salt and bring it to a boil.
• Pre-heat the oven to 220 degrees centigrade.
• Drain the potatoes and spread on a paper towel to dry them completely.
• In a large bowl mix oil,salt,red chilli powder and pepper,evenly.
• Toss in the potatoes and mix carefully so that the seasoning is coated evenly.
• Place evenly on a lightly greased tray in a single layer.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until they are golden,switch off the oven,but dont remove the tray,remove after 5 minutes.
• Let it cool at room temperature for another 5 minutes(this will turn them crisp).
• Serve.

tips
1)you can make their shapes as well,for example as      fries,wedges,etc.,but keep checking them in between.
2)you can adjust seasoning according to taste.

Chicken Tikka

hey frnds..

here comes the easiest recipe for chicken tikka

Chicken Tikka

Ingredients

• boneless chicken-500 gms(cut in cubes)
• hung curd-1/2 cup
• red chilli powder-1 tsp
• red colour-a pinch
• pepper powder-1/2 tsp
• ginger-garlic paste-2tsp
• turmeric-1/2tsp
• crushed kasuri methi-2tbsp
• lemon juice-1 tbsp
• garam masala powder-1tsp
• salt-to taste
• oil-1tsp

Method

• wash the chicken thouroughly,but gently.drain it,and let it dry.
• in a small bowl mix in all the ingredients evenly.
• mix the marinade with the chicken.
• marinate for at least 5 hrs-overnight.
• pre-heat oven to 240 degrees centigrade,skew the chicken pieces and place on middle rack and grill for 5-6 minutes,turn and grill on theother ide for 4-5 minutes.
• serve hot.

tips
1)crush the kasuri methi with hands to a fine powder,to avoid the small aticks.
2)the more you marinate,the tender and tasty,the chicken turns out.
3)dry the chicken using a paper towel or a clean cotton towel.

Murgh malai kebab

hey frnds,
new recipe is up.

Murgh malai kebab

Ingredients
boneless chicken-250 gm
cream cheese-1 1/2 tbsp
hung curd-1 tbsp
cream-2 tbsp
green chillies-2
white pepper powder-1/4 tsp
elaichi powder-1/4 tsp
coriander(kothmeer)-1 small bunch
ginger garlic paste-2 tsp
salt-to taste

Method

• Wash chicken,marinate with pepper,elaichi,ginger garlic paste,set aside for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile grind cheese,curd,green coriander,green chillies and cream until smooth.
• Marinate the chicken with this for at least 3 hrs-overnight.
• Pre-heat the oven to 240 degrees centigrade.
• Skew the chicken pieces and place them in upper rack.
• Grill for 6-7 minutes,turn around and grillfor another 5-6 minutes or until golden.
• Serve hot.

Mirchi ka salan

hey frnds...
it was anniversary few days bak,so made some dishes,one of them being mirchi ka salan,so here comes the recipe.
hope u enjoy it.

Mirchi ka salan 
serves(3-4)

Ingredients
big green chillies-7-8
dry coconut-3 tbsp
sesame seeds(til)-2 tbsp
peanuts-3tbsp
oil-3tbsp
salt-as required
ginger-garlic paste-1 1/2 tsp
coriander powder-1 tsp
zeera powder-1tsp
haldi-1/4tsp
chilli powder-1 tsp
sliced onion-1 medium
tamarind extract-1/2 cup
zeera-1tsp
curry leaves-1 fist
onion seeds(kalonji)-1/2tsp

method

• slit the green chillies and carefully de seed them,with out tearing it off completely.
• roast coconut,til,peanuts individually.
• roast onions with 1/2 tsp of oil until onions are caramelised.
• blend onions along with dry masala,red chilli powder,dhania powder,zeera powder,add a little water to make smooth paste.
• heat oil in a large pan,carefully fry the chillies till golden,drain on paper towel.
• in the remaining oil,add zeera,kalonji,when they crackle,add curry leaves,then ginger garlic paste,saute for a minute,add haldi,then add the masala paste.
• roast the masala on medium heat,stirring continuosly,until oil leaves the sides.
• add the tamarind extract,salt,and the fried green chillies.
• cook on mediumheat for 2 minutes,then cover with a lid and put the flame on low and cook for 5-7 minutes,until oil leaves sides.

tip
1)microwave tamarind with water on high for 2-3 minutes,blend it,then strain to get thick tamarind extract.

PANEER TIKKA

hey frnds...
new recipe is up, ready when u have sudden guests, or if u feel like eating something tangy, its ready soon, all u need is some hung curd.
so here it comes.

PANEER TIKKA

Ingredients
fresh paneer-200gm (cut in 1 1/2" cubes)
hung curd-2 tbsp
red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
amchur powder-1 tsp
haldi-1/4 tsp
salt-1 tsp
ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp
black pepper powder-1 tsp
capsicum-1(cut in )
onion-1 medium (big pieces)
oil-1 tbsp

Method
In a bowl mix all the ingredients except paneer, capsicum and onions.
pierce paneer cubes slightly side.
Mix the paneer with the marinade gently until well coated.
let it sit for 5-10 minutes in the freezer.
You can cook it either on a pan or stove or oven.
Set the paneer alternatively with capsicum and onion pieces on the skewers.

1. Grease a non stick pan with very little oil (use a tissue paper dipped in oil),the heat should be medium low.place the skewers carefully on the pan with at least a gap of an inch between the skewers. cook until golden on each side.
2. Place a steel grill on the stove and put the flame to low and grill the skewer,untill paneer turns golden on each side
3. Placeon the upper rack in oven and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 8-10 minutes, turn the side, the grill for another 3 minutes.

Serve Hot.

Happy cooking.