My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: For Mutton Stock: 1/2 kg mutton1 medium onion, roughly chopped1″ piece ginger, lightly crushed1 whole garlic (with skin), washed and cut into two1 tbsp coriander seeds2 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp pepper corns4 cardamom1/2 macesmall piece cinnamon4 cloves1/2 star anise1 black cardamom1/4 tsp shajeera1 green chilli1 bay leaf1 tsp salt2 cups of […]
Ingredients: 250 gm chicken, cut into pieces1 1/4 cup jeerakashala rice / basmati rice2 1/2 cup boiling water1 cup curry leaves1 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp fennel seeds2 tp pepper corns2 onions, slicedsmall piece ginger8 garlic clove2 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp lemon juice5 cloves1 cinnamon stick5 cardamomssalt to taste2 tbsp gheefried onions, fried curry […]
Ingredients: 1/2 boneless chicken, cut into small pieces2 big onions, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger paste1 1/2 tsp garlic paste2 big tomatoes, chopped2 cups basmati rice3 maggi chicken stock cubes1/2 tsp sugar2 piece cinnamon5-6 clovessalt to taste3 tbsp ghee2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation: Wash the rice, drain it and keep it aside. Heat 3 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 2 big brinjals2 big onions, finely chopped2 cups basmati rice3 cups of boiling water1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds3-4 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste3 tbsp ghee Preparation: Cut brinjals into small cubes and keep it in salted water. Wash […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice3/4 cup carrot, sliced6 beans , sliced3/4 cup cauliflower florets, sliced3-4 green chillies, chopped1 big onion, sliced1/2 cup green peas3-4 tbsp mint leaves1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped1 tsp garlic paste1 tsp ginger paste3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder4 cardamoms4 cloves1 bay leaf2-3 piece cinnamon3 cups coconut milk (medium consistency)salt […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice1 big potato1 cup fresh green peas1 onion, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste1/2-3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/2-1 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp chopped coriander leavessalt to taste2 tbsp ghee1 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash and drain the rice and keep it aside. Peel […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black eyed beans / vellapayar 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups of water 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp ginger-garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 cardamoms 2 cloves 1 cinnamon […]
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 2 cardamoms 2 cloves 1 inch piece cinnamon salt to taste water as required For Saffron/ Orange layer: 1 tomato, grind to a paste 1 tbsp grated carrot 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp oil salt to taste For […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 100 gm paneer, cubed 150 gm boneless chicken pieces 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 onion, sliced 3 green chillies, chopped 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tomato, chopped 1/4-1/2 cup yoghurt 3 cups water 2 cinnamon pieces 3 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup basmati rice 150 gm celery 2 green chillies, chopped 3 cups vegetable stock/ chicken stock 1/2 tsp fenenl seeds 2 tbsp butter 4 garlic cloves, sliced 5-6 almonds/ badam, sliced 2 tbsp ghee 1/4 cup fried onion a pinch of saffron (optional) salt to taste Preparation: Soak basmati rice in water […]
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken 3 cups basmati rice 3 onions, thinly sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp ginger paste 1 tbsp garlic paste 5-6 green chillies, crushed 2 tsp coriander powder 3/4 tsp garam masala 3/4 tsp chicken masala 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tbsp yoghurt 5 cloves 4 cardamoms 2 […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 250-300 gm fish, cut in pieces ( I used king fish /ayakoora) 1- 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 large onion, sliced 5-6 slit green chillies 1″ piece of cinnamon 3 cardamoms 3 cloves 1 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp cashew nuts 1 tbsp raisins coriander […]