Murg Matka

In ancient time people used to cook food in the soil or clay pots. More recently however, clay cooking is coming back as a cooking technique in kitchens around the world because of the distinct flavor and nutritional value of food cooked in them.So this time i prepared chicken in this pot and in wood coal flame.And trust me its aroma and taste is heavenly.So friends in this winter try this method of cooking and impress your friends....

Ingredients-
Chicken 1 kg
Onion 500 gms
Tomatoes 3 large
Cashew 15-20
Bay leaf 1
Chicken masala 2 tbsp
Curd 250 gms
Red chilli powder 2 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder 2tbsp
Ginger Garlic paste 2 tsp
Garam masala1 tsp
 Green chillies slit 5-6
 Coriander leaf
Salt
Oil
Butter 2 cubes
Wood coal&dry woods for fire
One matka (a pot made with soil or clay)
Cloves 4-5
Cardamom black 4-5
Ground black pepper 8-10
Cinnamon 2"inch
(Crush all the whole Garam masala )


Method-

•  Marinate the chicken pieces with curd for two hours.
• Take a deep matka and heat oil.After that add bay leaf ,green chillies,crushed garam masala and onion paste.
• When onion turns red add all the spices and chicken and tomato puree then cook till oil  starts floating over chicken.
• Now add roasted cashew & butter.
• Remove handi from the heat .
• Garnish with fresh coriander.

Red Hot Paneer

 Paneer remains the most common type of cheese used in traditional indian cuisines. In most of the restaurants you can find the paneer dishes easily in the menu .We also use paneer in our home in many dishes. So today i made an experiment with paneer and make Red Hot Paneer try it guys and share your comments.

 Ingredients -

500gm    Paneer (cottage cheese)

1 ½ tsp   Garlic paste

1 ½ tsp   Ginger paste

1/4 cup   Oil

2 ½ tsp   Salt

2 ½ tsp   Red chilli powder or(chilli paste)

2 tsp      Cornflour

1 cup     Curd, whisked

2            Green chillies slit

3 tsp       Lemon juice

½ cup     Curry leaves

2            Onions cut into fine slices

 Method -

• Take a bowl and mix the ginger-garlic paste,2 tsp oil, chilli powder ,red color and salt with a little water to form a thick paste.
•   Add paneer pieces to the batter, marinate for about 1 hour.
•   Mix in the cornflour and deep fry.
•   Now in a pan take a little oil add green chillies ,curry leaves ,onion and cook till onion turns brown now add curd and cook for 2minutes.
• Then add the fried paneer and mix well.
•   Add lemon juice and garnish with curry leaves.
• You can also serve it as a starter.

Besan instant dhokla

Dhokla is basically a Gujarati dish .But now everyone love to eat it. There are many types of Dhokla .
But today i am sharing how to make instant Dhokla. You can make it within 10-15 minutes. So go and try this.

Ingredients:

Besan (gram flour) 250 gm
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Eno 1 tsp
Water 1 cup
Sugar 3 tsp
Lemon juice 2 tsp
Salt to taste
For tadka-
Oil 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Curry leaves 6-8
Slit green chillies 3-4
For garnishing-
Grated coconut 
Fresh coriander leaves

Method:

• Take a bowl and make a thick batter of besan,now add turmeric powder and salt to the paste.
• Just before steaming add eno and 2 tsp of water over it.
• Mix quickly and pour the batter immediately into a greased 5" pan.
• Steam for 10-12 minutes..
• Now heat the oil and add mustard seeds, green chillies and curry leaves, then add 1 cup of water.
• In this tadka water add sugar and lemon juice and mix well.
• Cut the dhokla into pieces and dip these pieces into this tadka water for seconds.
• Now squeeze off  the pieces gently and garnish it with coriander leaves and coconut.

Spicy royal tangdi chicken

There are so many people who are very conscious for health and avoid oily food. So today i am sharing a very healthy and tasty recipe. Chicken is a very good source of protein.So if we cook it with a little care it becomes more and more healthy .

Ingredients:
8 Chicken drumsticks(legs)
2 tbsp Lemon juice
1 cup Hung curd
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
3 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
2 tbsp Ground pepper powder
4-6 Green chillies finely chopped
2 tsp Chaat masala
Salt to taste

Method:

• Cut two or three deep slashes in the flesh of each drumstick,apply lemon juice and salt
• Now mix hung curd,ginger-garlic paste,turmeric powder,pepper and green chillies and marinate chicken drumsticks in this mixture.
• Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Pre heat grill for 3 minutes,then microwave chicken on 300w + grill for 15 minutes.
• When properly cooked sprinkle chaat masala and serve hot.

Creamy lemon chicken

Hello  friends how are you all?The winter season is on .So why not you go and try some new recipes of mine and enjoy your christmas and new year. Today i am sharing a very tasty and easy recipe of chicken. Try this and share your views with me.

Ingredients:

500 gm Boneless chicken

1 Large onion(fine paste)

1 tsp Ginger garlic paste

4-5 Green chillies

1 Bayleaf

2 tsp Coriander powder

1 tsp Red chilli powder

Salt to taste

1 cup Tomato puree

1 tsp Garam masala powder

2-3 tsp Lemon juice

2 tsp Fresh cream

30 gm Yellow butter

Method:

• Heat butter on the pan and add bay leaf ,green chillies ,onion paste and fry till onion turns brown.
• Now add ginger garlic paste and  coriander ,red chilly powder, tomato puree and salt and cook 2 minutes.
• Then add chicken in it and cook till chicken becomes tender and oil seperates.
• Now add garam masala powder ,fresh cream and switch off the flame .
• Add lemon juice and mix well.
• Serve hot.

Shahi mushroom matar

Mushroom matar is a very tasteful recipe . But today i have done some variation to make it different and and more tasteful.Mushroom is also very good source of vitamin D and  this is one of the few foods that contains germanium which help your body to use oxygen. So take benefits to add mushroom in some of your dishes. And starts using it with shahi mushroom matar which gives you a royal taste of mushroom.

 Ingredients:
 250 gm  Fresh mushroom buttons ( clean and cut into big pieces)
1 cup green peas
2 onions finely chopped
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
2 tsp Red chilli powder (less spicy)
2 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Cumin powder
3/4 cup Tomato puree
1/2 cup Cashew nut paste
3 tbsp Mawa grated
1 tsp Garam masala
Oil 2-3 tbsp
Water 2 cup
Salt to taste
  
 Method:

• First boil the mushrooms with turmeric powder and salt.
• Now take a pan heat oil and add the chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
• Then add ginger garlic paste add little water and cook well.Add coriander powder, cumin powder,red chilli powder and fry it then add tomato puree and cashew nut paste .
• Fry till oil separates from the masala ,Add mawa and mix well.
• Now add mushrooms with water , green peas, salt and garam masala.
• Cook for one minute and serve hot with chapati.

Garlic fish tadka

Today's menu is fish .Fish is very high in protein and low in fat.Regular consumption of fish may reduce the risk of various diseases .This recipe is full of the flavor of garlic.The tadka of curry leaves give the freshness to the recipe .

Ingredients:
Fish 500gm (fresh and clean pieces)
Onion 2 large(chopped)
Garlic 20-25 cloves(finely chopped)
Ginger 2" piece(finely chopped)
Green chillies 4-5(slit)
Turmeric powder 1 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Lemon juice 2 tsp
Water 3-4 cups
Salt to taste
Mustard oil 2 tbsp
For tadka:
Mustard oil 2 tsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Curry leaves 8-10

Method:

• Take a pan and heat oil.Now add onion and fry till it becomes brown.
• After that add garlic ,ginger ,Green chillies, turmeric powder,red chilli powder, salt and little bit of water.
• Cook till oil separates from the masala.Now add fish to the masala and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Then add water and cook again for 4-5 minutes.
• For tadka heat oil , add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• And mix this tadka with the fish gravy.
• Now add lemon juice and serve hot.