31-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Chicken Tikka Recipe

Category : Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Chicken Tikka Recipe (Indian Chicken Recipes)

Boneless chicken: 1 lb., cut into cubes
Red chilli powder: 2 tsp
Tandoori pOwdER: 1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds: 1 tsp powdered
Yoghurt: 3/4 cup
Garlic: 4-5 flakes, finely crushed
Ginger: 1 large piece  , finely crushed
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp, powdered
Mint powder: 1/2 tsp, or chopped mint leaves.
Coriander leaves: 1/2 tsp, chopped
Salt to taste
Oil for brushing the chicken
3-4 long skewers

Method of preparing Chicken Tikka

  1. Mix all the ingredients together except chicken and oil.
  2. Coat the chicken pieces with this marinade and refrigerate for 4- 5 hours.
  3. Take out the chicken from the refrigerator and let it come to normal room temperature.
  4. Now put the chicken in the skewers and apply a little oil.
  5. Then bake in a moderate oven at about 375 deg for 30 minutes, until it turns golden brown.
  6. Garnish with chopped coriander and lemon wedges and serve hot.
31-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Chole Recipe

Category : Sabji Recipe, Snacks

Ingredients for Chole Recipe (Indian Snacks Recipes)

Chick Peas (Kabuli Chana): 1 can
Tomato: 1 large , sliced
Tomato: 1 medium, chopped
Onions: 2 large
Green chillies: 4-5
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp.
Coriander: 1 1/2 tbsp. chopped
Ginger : 1 large peice of
Garlic: 3-4 large flakes
Oil: 2-3 tbsp for frying
Bay leaves: 2
Cinammon sticks: 1-2
Cloves: 2-3
Red chilli powder: 1 1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder: 2 tsp
Garam masala: 1/2 tsp
Punjabi chole masala: 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method of Preparing Chole

  1. Soak chick peas in water overnight. Then pressure cook them until tender. And keep aside.
  2. Grind the large tomato, one onion, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, green chillies, cloves and cinammon to make a smooth paste using very little water.
  3. Now slice the other onion.
  4. Heat the oil and add bay leaves to it.
  5. After a few seconds, add the sliced onion and fry until it becomes light brown. Now add the tomato paste to it and fry on medium heat for some time.
  6. Add chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder to it and fry for 1 minute.
  7. Add coriander leaves and the chopped tomato. And fry for 5 minutes.
  8. Now add the peas with water (in which it was cooked) and salt to taste.
  9. Add water to make a thick gravy. Now add garam masala and punjabi chole masala and mix well. Keep it on low heat and let it come to a boil. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
  10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
30-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Kaju Burfi Recipe

Category : Mithai Recipe

Ingredients for Kaju Burfi Recipe (Indian Mithai Recipes)

Cashew Nuts (kajus): 2 cups, soaked in water for 2 hours
Ghee: 1 tbsp.
Powdered sugar: 1 cup
Cardamom powder: 1/2 tsp.
Silver foil

Method of preparing Kaju Burfi

  • Drain the water from the cashews and blend them to make a fine paste. Use a little water for blending. Excess water will spoil the recipe.
  • Take a heavy saucepan and put some sugar and the kaju paste. Cook for sometime on slow or medium heat.
  • Stir continuously while cooking till a soft lump is formed.
  • Add some ghee and cardamom powder to it and mix well.
  • Spread it on a clean greased surface. And roll it lightly with a rolling pin, to a thickness of 1/8″. Apply the silver foil.
  • Cool it and cut into diamond shapes. Voila, your burfi is ready !
30-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Category : Chicken Recipe

Ingredients for Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Chicken: 1, cut into 2 large pieces
Lime juice: 1 1/2 tbsp
Whipped yoghurt(curd): 1 cup
Garlic paste: 2 tsp
Ginger paste: 2 tsp
Green chilli paste: 2 tsp
Coriander powder: 2 tsp
Tomato sauce: 2 tsp
Red chilli powder: 2 tsp
Cumin powder: 1 1/2 tsp
Tandoori masala powder: 2 1/2 tsp (recipe given below)
Salt to taste
Oil/Ghee (clarified butter)

Method of preparing Tandoori Masala Powder

Ground coriander : 4 tsp
Ground cummin : 3 tsp
Garlic powder : 4 tsp
Paprika : 4 tsp
Ground ginger : 3 tsp
Mango powder : 2 tsp
Dried mint : 1 tsp
Deep red coloring : 3 tsp
Chilli powder : 1 tsp
Yellow colouring: 1 tsp

Take all the ingredients and mix well. Store in an airtight container for future use.

Method of preparing Tandoori Chicken

  • Take the yoghurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, green chilli paste, lime juice, Tomato Sauce, Red Chilli Powder, Cumin Powder, Tandoori Masala powder and salt in a big bowl and mix together. This will make the masala for marinating the chicken.
  • Make slanting cuts on the chicken from all sides.
  • Marinate the chicken for about 3-4 hours in the masala.
  • Take a baking dish and brush the bottom with some oil.
  • Place the chicken in the center of the dish carefully. And brush with a little ghee or oil on top.
  • Put the remaining masala into the dish and bake it at 375 degree F in a moderate oven, till the chicken is golden brown in color and is properly done.
  • Turn the chicken a couple of times to get a uniform color on both the sides.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon wedges. Serve Hot.
30-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Dahi Vada Recipe

Category : Snacks

Ingredients for Dahi Vada Recipe (Indian Snacks Recipe)

Ingredients for Vada:
Urad dal: 2 cups
Coriander leaves: 2 tsps, chopped
Green chillies: 6, chopped finely
Soda bicarb: one pinch
Salt to taste

Ingredients for Dahi:
Yoghurt: 10 tablespoons , diluted with water
Ginger: one large piece, crushed finely
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
Hing: one pinch
Curry leaves: 1 sprig
Oil for seasoning
Salt to taste

Method of preparing Dahi Vada

  • Soak the dal in hot water for an hour.
  • Blend the dal in a food processor, by using very little water, to get a smooth dough.
  • Mix all the remaining vada ingredients in the dal mixture.
  • Make small portions of the dough and deep fry in hot oil till they are golden brown in color.
  • Remove the excess oil and keep aside.
  • Let the vadas cool to room temperature.
  • Add some salt and ginger to the diluted yoghurt. Now whisk it well till it becomes smooth and fine.
  • Add the mustard seeds, curry leaves and hing for seasoning and mix well.
  • Now add the vadas and mix properly.
  • Serve immediately and refrigerate if anything remains. Do not re-heat.
28-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Palak Paneer Recipe

Category : Sabji Recipe

Ingredients for Palak Paneer Recipe (Indian Sabji Recipes)

Spinach (palak) : 2 bunches, chopped and washed
Methi leaves: 1/2 bunch
Green chillies: 5-6
Garlic: 6 clovettes
Ginger: one large piece
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Paneer: 1 1/2 cups, fried, cubed
Onion: 1, finely chopped
Chilli powder: 1 tsp
Cumin powder: 1 tsp
Dhania powder: 1 tsp

Method for preparing Palak Paneer

  • Take the chopped palak and add methi, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Put all these in a large pan with 2 cups of water.And boil till it is properly cooked. This process will take about 10-15 minutes.
  • Now blend the boiled mixture and make a coarse paste.
  • Then heat some oil and fry the onions till are properly browned.
  • Add the spices (chilli powder, cumin powder, dhania powder) and stir for 2 minutes. Then add the palak paste and salt to taste.
  • Now add the fried paneer pieces and heat again. Serve hot with chapati or rice.
28-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Ghee Rice Recipe

Category : Rice Recipe

A simple way of adding some flavour and spice to your otherwise plain rice is to make Ghee Rice. It is a  tasty, nutritious and easy to cook dish, that does not require any elaborate cooking.

Ingredients for Ghee Rice Recipe (Indian Rice Recipes)

Raw rice: 2 cups
Onion: 1 medium sized, sliced finely
Ghee(clarified butter): 3 tablespoon
Cinammon: 1
Clove: 1
Cardammon: 1
Cumin seeds: 1/2 tsp
Cashewnuts: 1 tsp chopped
Green chillies: 3 , minced
Ginger paste: 1/2 tsp
Garlic paste: 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves : 2 tsp chopped, for garnishing
Salt to taste

Method of Preparing Ghee Rice

  • Heat some ghee in a pan.
  • Add the cloves, cinammon, cashewnuts, cumin and cardamom. And fry for 20 seconds.
  • Then add the ginger-garlic paste, and fry for another 20 seconds.
  • Now add onion and green chillies. And fry till the onions turn light brown in color.
  • Then add the rice and salt to taste.
  • Fry the rice for about 6-7 minutes in the ghee mixture.
  • Add 4 cups of water and pressure-cook the rice or in a microwave till the rice is completely cooked. You can even cook it in another container on a stove, but keep it covered on a low flame.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
27-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Vegetable Pulao Recipe

Category : Rice Recipe

Vegetable Pulao (or veg pulao) is a popular dish throughout India. It is a great substitute for biryani for the vegetarians. It is nutritious, healthy and simply mouth-watering.

Ingredients for Vegetable Pulao Recipe (Indian Rice Recipes):

Rice: 3 cups, boiled
Coriander Leaves: one bunch
Green Chillies: 3-4
Coconut: 2 tsp, shredded
Onions: 3  medium, sliced fine and
onion: 1/2 chopped
Cinnamon: a few sticks
Cardommom seeds: a few
Cloves: 3-4
Red chilli powder: 1 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
Garlic: 2 flakes
Ginger: 1 small piece (an inch long)
Melted Butter or Ghee for frying.
Cauliflower flowerets: 1 cup
Mixed frozen vegetables: beans, carrots and green peas.
Ghee (clarified butter): 3 tsp

Method of Preparing Vegetable Pulao:

  • Grind the 1/2 onion, garlic, ginger, coconut and coriander in the blender, and make a smooth paste. Then keep it aside.
  • Boil the rice and keep it aside.
  • Fry the onions in melted butter or ghee. And add the cinnamon, cloves and cardommom.
  • When the onions turn brown, add red chilli powder and fry for another 45 seconds.
  • Then add cauliflower and all other vegetables to it. Also sprinkle some water on it.
  • Cover the container and cook on a low flame till the vegetables are properly cooked.
  • This process may take around 20 minutes.
  • Keep sprinkling some drops of water periodically to speed the cooking, but don’t add excess water.
  • When the vegetables are cooked, put them into a big mixing dish, and add the boiled rice and salt to taste along with the blended masala that you first made.
  • Mix it thoroughly and then heat it again in a microwave or on low heat. Serve with Raita.
24-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Paneer Tikkis Recipe (Cottage Cheese Cutlets)

Category : Snacks

Cottage cheese is also called as Paneer. Paneer Tikkis are an irrestistible vegetarian delight. They are most commonly prepared in Northern India.

Ingredients for Paneer Tikkis Recipe (Indian Snacks Recipes)

Cottage cheese: 300 grams, crumbled
Bread: 2 big slices
Potatoes: 2 big, boiled and mashed
Onion: 1 finely chopped
Green chillies: 2, finely chopped
Cornflour: 2 tablespoons
Coriander leaves: 2 tablespoons, finely chopped
Oil for shallow frying
Salt and pepper to taste

Method of Preparation for Paneer Tikkis:

  • Gently place the bread slices in water, to just soak them for a minute. Then squeeze the slices gently between your palms to remove excess water. Then tear the slices into small pieces and keep them aside.
  • Now mix the cottage cheese, onion, potatoes, green chillies, coriander leaves, cornflour, bread pieces, salt and pepper. Then shape the mixture into small patties.
  • Put 1 teaspoon of oil on a griddle and spread it. Heat it on medium level for 2 minutes. Then reduce it to low heat. Gently place 4 patties on the griddle. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side till they are golden brown. Do the same for the remaining patties. And serve immediately with Chutney or Tomato Ketchup. Serves 4.
24-10-2006 Posted by : admin

Bhel Puri Recipe

Category : Snacks

Bhel Puri is a favourite chaat item in India. There is nothing like a tasty bhel for college goers especially in summer and rainy season.

Ingredients for Bhel Puri Recipe (Indian Snacks Recipes)

Potatoes: 2 cups, boiled and chopped
Onions: 1 1/2 cup, chopped onions
Coriander leaves: 1/2 cup chopped
Carrots: 1 1/2 cup, grated
Red chilli powder: 2-3 tsp
Saambar Powder: 1-2 tsp
Sev ( Fried Bengal Gram Noodles): 2 cups (You can find it in any Indian grocery store)
Rice Crispies (Puri): 6 cups
Rice Vadas (Golgappa): 10-15 (You can find it in any Indian grocery store)
Salad Oil: 2 tablespoon
Juice of one big lime.
Chat Masala: 2-3 tsp
Sweet Chtney: 3/4 cup
Hot Chutney: 3/4 cup
Mint Chutney: 1/4 cup
Salt to taste

Method of Preparation for Bhel Puri

For each serving, take the following in an individual serving bowl:

  • One portion each of carrots, potato, onions, rice crispies, rice vadas, salad oil and sev.
  • Mix all the ingredients well. Crush the rice vadas before mixing.
  • Then mix 1/4 tsp each of red chilli powder, chat masala and saambar powder.
  • Mix some lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Then mix 2-3 tsp each of the 3 chutneys. (Recipe for the 3 chutneys is given below)
  • Garnish using chopped coriander leaves.

How to make Mint Chutney:
Mint Leaves: 1/2 cup
Ginger: 1 tsp chopped
Garlic: 1 1/2 tsp chopped
Onions: 2 tbsp chopped
Juice of one lime
Salt to taste

Blend all the above using some water and make a smooth paste

How to make Sweet chutney:
Dates: 9-10 dates
Tamarind: 1 small ball
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp, roasted and powdered
Coriander seeds: 1 tsp, roasted and powdered
Jaggery: 1 tsp, powdered
Salt to taste

First de-seed all the dates. Take out the juice from tamarind ball. Blend the dates, juice
of tamarind, a little jaggery, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt, to make a smooth paste.

How to make Hot chutney:
Green chillies: 6-7, split
Coriander leaves: 1 bunch, chopped
Coconut: 3 tbsp dried and dessicated
Chilli powder: 1-2 tsp
Mustard seeds: 1 tsp

Season some oil with mustard, and add the red-chilli powder, green chillies, coriander
leaves and coconut. Fry it for some time and then blend it into a smooth paste, by adding some salt to taste.

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