Mutton Turk kebab मटन तुर्क कबाब

October 16, 2024 Leave a comment

Recipes are not just instructions to prepare a meal , they are indeed memories that are kept alive through practice. Mutton Turk kebab is yet another amazing recipe from my family’s culinary treasure. The taste and aroma of the dish evokes vivid memories of childhood kitchen. It is a simple recipe of slow cooked mutton along with layers of onion, potato and tomato roundels. My blog provides me a platform to share my incredible family recipes with my readers and believe me this gives me immense satisfaction and happiness.

Serving for 4 to 5 persons

Mutton : 1 kg

Onion : 750 gms

Potato : 4 large boiled

Tomato : 3 to 4 large

Ginger garlic paste : 2 tsp

Turmeric powder : 1 tsp

Red chili powder : 1 tsp

Coarsely ground black pepper : 2 tsp

Garam masala powder : 1 tsp

Curd : 2 tsp

Ghee : 2 tsp

Mustard oil : 4 tsp

Bay leaves : 6

Salt to taste

Step 1

Wash the mutton pieces thoroughly and drain the excess water. Marinate with 2 tsp mustard oil, ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, pepper, curd and salt.

Step 2

Slice onion, boiled potato and tomato into roundels.

Step 3

Heat the remaining oil in a thick bottom pan. Once medium hot, place the bay leaves in the base of the pan.

Step 4

Evenly spread half the quantity of the marinated mutton in the first layer.

Step 5

Place a layer of onion roundels in the second layer followed by another layer of potato and next with the tomato. Repeat the same process with the remaining mutton. Once done with the second layer of mutton, tomato, onion and potato , add 2 tsp of ghee and kashmiri red chili powder on the top of the final layer.

Step 6

Seal the utensils and cook on the dum on low heat for an hour and half. Do not stir, instead wave the pan from side to side at regular intervals in order to prevent it from burning.

Step 7

Switch off the flame and leave it for another 15 to 20 minutes. Serve the Turk kebab along with any Indian bread of your choice.

Mutton Turk kebab is yet another amazing recipe from Nandini’s family culinary treasure

Tip

The layering with onion, potato and tomato results in a perfect consistency of gravy.

Use chilled boiled potatoes for a perfect result.

Korean Egg Roll

November 10, 2022 Leave a comment

“Sunday ho ya Monday, Roz Khao andey ( संडे-हो-या-मंडे-रोज-खाओ-अंडे )” and when you get bored of the repeated preparation opt for a new one. I just love including eggs in my recipe as there is something so satisfying about when they are perfectly cooked. I came across the recipe recently and thought of trying my hand on it and luckily I nailed it in my first try. There are many different variations of omelet but believe me this will make you fall in love with it. A new spin to the traditional omelet is indeed a must try dish.

Ingredients

Egg : 4

Grated carrot : 2 tsp

Coriander leaves : 1 tsp

Thinly sliced green chili : 1

Salt as required

Oil or butter : 1 tsp

Step 1

Separate the yolk and egg white.

Step 2

Add the grated carrot, coriander leaves, green chilli and salt to the egg white and lightly whisk with the help of a fork. Add a tsp of water to the egg yolk along with a pinch of salt and mix it .

Step 3

Take a thick bottom pan and brush with butter or oil.

Step 4

Once hot, reduce the flame and pour a thin layer of egg white and spread evenly.

Step 5

Step 6

With the help of a spatula, lift the edge of the cooked egg and pour the remaining egg white and let it cook.

Step 7

‘Repeat the process with the remaining egg white.

Step 8

With the help of a spatula gently lift the cooked egg and pour a thin layer of yolk and spread evenly in the pan.

Step 9

Once done, roll it gently and add the remaining yolk. Gently press the spatula over it to give a nice square shape.

Step 10

Take it out on a chopper board.

Step 11

Slice them into roundels and enjoy it.

Tip

Use low heat

To make the roll thicker, increase the amount of eggs.

Dates, carrot and walnut cake with zero added sugar

October 6, 2022October 7, 2022 Leave a comment

Dates, carrot and walnut cake with zero added sugar

Delicious, moist and healthy cake with the goodness of dates, carrot and wallnut is a delightful guiltfree indulgence. My husband was diagnosed with diabetes almost a decade ago and as an ardent sweet lover it became an hulrricane task to beep keep him away from desserts.As a result I kept on trying innovative recipes in my kitchen with sugar substitute. Recently I came across a simple and easy healthy cake recipe with no added sugar and an amazing taste. This healthy cake recipe with the sweetness of dates is a must try as an alternative to classic cake recipe.

Ingredients
Dates – 16 to 18
milk -1 /4 cup
Flour– 1 cup
Grated carrot – 3/4
Egg-2
Butter– 100 grams
walnut – 7- to 10
Baking powder-1/4 tsp
baking soda –1/2 tsp
Vanilla essence – 1/4tsp

step 1

In a small pan add the deseeded dates and milk and let it boil and simmer for a couple of minutes.

Step 2

Let it cool and make a paste in a blender

step 3

Grate the carrot and squeeze the excess water.

step 4

Melt the butter and add the dates paste to it. Gradually add the grated carrot and egg to the butter and combine them all together with the help of a whisk.

step 5

Sieve the flour along with the baking powder and baking soda

Step 6

Now add the wet mix to the dry one. Add the Vanilla essence and chopped walnut. Fold the mix gradually until they all combine together.

Step 7

Preheat the oven at 160 degree Celcius. Pour the cake batter in a greased container

step 8

Bake for about 40 minutes at 160 degree celcius until done.

step 9

Cool and enjoy the cake.

Tip

soaked dates adds moisture and texture tothe cake.

To check the cake, insert a knife or toothpick in it and if it comes out clean then the cake is done.

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Crispy Chicken Leg

September 13, 2022 Leave a comment

Crispy chicken leg is an easy dish with a beautiful blend of flavours of tandoori as well as crunchiness of fried chicken. Home made tandoori chicken is my family’s all time favourite recipe. But this time my husband asked for a different variation of this classic recipe with a crispier crust. And I attempted this recipe that luckily turned out to be an awesome one with moist inside and wonderfully crispy on outside. Serve it as a starter or side dish to enjoy the delightful variation of crispy chicken legs.

Ingredients

Chicken legs with thigh: 2 pieces

Lemon juice : 1 tsp

Beaten egg : 1

Milk : 1 tsp

Bread crumbs : to coat

Salt to taste

For the marination

Hung curd : 2 tsp

Ginger garlic paste : 1 tsp

Kashmiri red chilli powder : 2 tsp

Tandoori chicken masala : 1 tsp

Chat masala : 1 tsp

Cournflour : 1 tsp

Butter : 1 tsp

Mustard oil : 1 tsp

Salt as required

Step 1

Cut deep slashes in the chicken pieces. Clean and marinate with lemon juice and a tsp of salt. Let it rest for at least half an hour.

Step 2

In a bowl mix together all the above mentioned ingredients for marination.

Step 3

Pat dry the chicken and marinate with the second marinade. Keep it aside for at least a couple of hours.

Step 4

Place it in a preheated air fryer and cook for about 15 minutes at 200 degree Celsius .

Step 5

Once tender, take it out.

Step 6

In a deep plate whisk egg, milk and salt. Dip the prepared tandoor legs in the egg dip.

Step 7

Next coat it evenly in the bread crumbs from both the sides.

Step 8

Heat a couple of spoons of oil in a frying pan and shallow fry the legs from both the sides until crispy and golden brown.

Step 9

Serve it along with sauteed vegetables and salad.

Tip

Whisked egg and milk helps the crumbs to stick to the chicken.

Mango stuffed kulfi

July 31, 2022 Leave a comment

Summer is all about mango and each time it brings back the loving memories of my dearest mother in law who was an intense mango lover. Mangoes literally ruled her heart and she believed that no other food can match the aroma and taste of this incredible fruit and here I dedicate this dish to the doting lady” Ma”. Although I keep on trying creative recipes with mango, believe me the mango stuffed kulfi is beyond compare. It is a simple dish where the milk is reduced by boiling and sweetened and then stuffed in the mango. A must try recipe, simple yet amazing.

Ingredients

Mangoes : 4

Full cream milk : 1 litre

Sugar : 4 tsp

Cardamom powder : a pinch

Kesar : 10 to 12 strings

Step 1

To scoop the seed from the mangoes, cut the crown and with the help of a sharp knife cut along the seed. Make sure not to cut the edges.

Step 2

Now with the help of a grip twist the seeds to loosen it. Gradually pull out the seed.

Step 3

Squeeze the excess pulp from the seed and keep it aside.

Step 4

Boil the full cream milk in a thick bottom pan. Lower the flame and reduce it until it comes down to ⅓ in volume, stirring occasionally. To this add sugar, cardamom powder and kesar, mix well and switch off the flame after a couple of minutes. Let it cool.

Step 5

Once cool add the mango pulp and mix it well.

Step 6

Pour the rabari in the mangoes and cover with the crown.

Step 7

Place the mangoes straight in the container, let it freeze for at least 8 to 10 hours or until set.

Step 8

Peal it with the help of a sharp knife.

Step 9

Cut into roundles.

Step 10

Garnish with saffron string and enjoy the incredible dessert.

Tip

Use firm mangoes for a perfect result.

Low fat ( Zero Oil ) Chicken Popcorn

June 12, 2022 Leave a comment

The zero oil small bite sized juicy chicken, breaded and baked to perfection, chicken popcorn is my boys all time favourite snack that they can munch on any time of the day. I usually half cook and freeze so that whenever they feel the craving of popping it, they can airfryer for a couple of minutes and enjoy it guilt free. This healthier version of the conventional chicken popcorn tastes amazing that can be equally relished by people of all ages.

Ingredients

Chicken breast : ½ kg

Ginger garlic paste : 2 tsp

Curd : 2 tsp

Schezwan sauce : 1 tsp

Red chilli sauce : 1 tsp

Tomato sauce : 2 tsp

Black pepper : 2 tsp

Salt as required

Bread crumbs : 100 gms

Step 1

Slice the chicken breast into bite sized pieces and wash thoroughly. Squeeze the excess water. Add ginger garlic paste, curd, tomato sauce, chilli sauce, Schezwan sauce, black pepper and salt. Mix well.

Step 2

Marinate and keep it aside for a couple of hours or overnight.

Step 3

Roll each piece in the bread crumbs.

Step 4

Place each one of them separately in the airfryer and brush with oil.

Step 5

Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes at 200 degree Celsius until the crust is crunchy and the chicken is tender.

Shallow fry in a thick bottom pan.

Step 6

Enjoy the chicken popcorn with sauce or mayonnaise of your choice.

Tip

Bread crumb is one of the key ingredients and so use the best one.

Sprinkle your choice of seasoning to make it even more tastier.

Mango Delight

May 23, 2022 Leave a comment

Eat it, drink it or gulp it down — mango can never disappoint you. Mango delight is a comforting, luscious, sweet and creamy drink that would definitely make your summer even more delightful. The glass full of mango shake topped with diced mangoes, dollop of ice cream and chopped dry fruits makes it a flavour full drink with divinity in each sip. Make your summer even more exciting with the indulgent and refreshing drink.

Ingredients

Mango : 1

Milk : 1 cup

Sugar : 1 tsp

Vanilla ice cream : 2 scoop

Dry fruits : 2 tsp

Step 1

Mix mango pulp, sugar and a tsp of ice cream in a blender.

Step 2

Add milk and blend it again with the mango mix.

Step 3

Add a tsp full of diced mango in the glass.

Step 4

Over it, pour the mango shake .

Step 5

Add a dollop of ice cream on the top.

Step 6

Sprinkle sliced dry fruits of your choice and serve it chilled.

Tip

Use the best quality of mangoes as they have more flavours and less fibre.

Chicken Bacon Sandwich

May 5, 2022November 8, 2025 Leave a comment

One can never go wrong with a sandwich as it never fails to impress. Anubhav, my elder son, recently bought a packet of chicken bacon, providing me with a canvas to experiment with the culinary art. I have always enjoyed trying new and innovative recipes in my kitchen and this time it was no different and ended up making an awesome sandwich with stuffing of bacon, egg, onion and green chillies. Believe me it was amazing and my family just loved it. Do give a try to this power packed recipe.

Ingredients

Chicken bacon : 2 slice

Egg : 2

Whole wheat bread : 2 slice

Onion ring : 1

Green chilli : 1

Butter : 3 tsp

Step 1

In a thick bottom pan add a tsp of butter and heat the bacon slice for a minute flipping both the sides.

Step 2

In the same pan saute the onion slice and green chilli for about a minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Beat the egg and add salt to it.

Step 4

Butter the bread slice on both sides.

Step 5

Heat butter in a pan. Dip the bread pieces in the whisked egg and gently place both the slices in the pan. Pour the remaining egg over the bread.

Step 6

Once golden brown gently flip and neatly fold the egg over the bread.

Step 7

Place the sauteed bacon, onion and green chillies evenly on the bread slices.

Step 8

Gently place the bread over the other slice and saute it for another couple of seconds.

Step 9

Enjoy the sandwich

Tip

Enhance the flavour with mayonnaise, fresh lettuce, tomatoes or any other stuffing of your choice.

Strawberry jam

April 15, 2022 Leave a comment

Made with just three ingredients, the strawberry jam recipe is easy to make that requires no skill. Spread it on toast or roll it with Paratha, the homemade jam is to die for. I have made it in small batches since this yumlicious soft and spreadable jam just requires simple ingredients and is done with not much frills.

Ingredients

Strawberry : 500 gms

Sugar : 300 gms

Lemon juice : 2 tsp

Baking soda : a pinch

Vinegar : 1 tsp

Step 1

Rinse the strawberry and remove the stem. Soak in water with a pinch of soda and a tsp of vinegar. Drain the water and rinse again in freshwater.

Step 2

Pat them dry.

Step 3

In a thick bottom pan boil the strawberry along with 2 tsp of water.

Step 4

Once boiling, reduce the heat and cover and cook for about ten to twelve minutes stirring frequently.

Step 5

Check the consistency of strawberry. Once it becomes pulpy add the lemon juice.

Step 6

Cook on high flame for a couple of minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.

Step 7

Let the jam cool and come down to room temperature. Carefully pour into a sterilized jar and store in the refrigerator.

Tip

To check the setting point, spoon a bit of jam over a cold plate. Tilt the plate vertically, if the jam runs slow and not messy and runny, it’s set .

Keema pav

January 26, 2022 Leave a comment

Keema pav has gradually become an iconic street food of Mumbai that initially originated from the famous Mumbai’s Irani restaurant. Keema in any form has been my favourite childhood indulgence and my mom would often cook it for me. My love for keema has been genetically passed on to my foodie ” chota beta” who just loves it in any possible way. As a result my experiment with keema has always been an integral part of my culinary journey. Keema along with pav tastes absolutely amazing and is a combination to die for. It is normally cooked with mutton keema but I have tried with chicken keema and believe me it tastes equally amazing.

Ingredients

Chicken keema : ½ kg

Onion : 2

Tomatoes : 2

Ginger garlic paste : 2 tsp

Coriander seed : 2 tsp

Turmeric powder : ½ tsp

Red chilli powder : 1 tsp

Garam masala powder : ½ tsp

Apricot paste : 1 tsp

Green chilli : 2

Cinnamon stick : 1

Cardamom : 1

Coriander leaves : 4 tsp

Salt as per taste

Oil : 3 tsp

Step 1

Wash the keema in a stainer.

Step 2

Grind together coriander seed, onion, cinnamon, cardamom, green chilli and coriander leaves.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan and fry onion until golden brown. Add the diced tomatoes and saute them together until the tomatoes are soft.

Step 4

Add the ground masala along with ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and saute until the oil leaves the side of the pan.

Step 5

Put the keema and combine it together with the rest of the masala.

Step 6

When the oil leaves the side, add apricot paste along with a cup of water and cook it for another ten minutes until the gravy reaches the desired consistency.

Step 7