Chicken Cutlet

March 18, 2023 Leave a comment

Delicious, juicy and crispy chicken cutlet is a fried patty that is served as a starter or even main course. This amazing recipe is from my mom’s kitchen that I have been enjoying since my childhood days. The love for the dish has graciously passed on to the generation next and my boys too love this scrumptious home made Indian style chicken cutlet. Quite often I make and store it in the freezer so that my son’s can have it whenever they wish. I have just used boneless chicken and a few regular spices available in any Indian household. My family relishes cutlets along with garlic bread but believe me it tastes amazing even with rotis and parathas.

Ingredients

Boneless chicken : 500 gms

Onion : 2

Ginger garlic paste : 1 tsp

Green chili : 4 to 5

Lemon juice : 1 tsp

Coriander leaves : 2 tsp

Mint leaves : 10 to 12

Black pepper : 1 tsp

Garam masala powder : ¼ tsp

Flour : 4 tsp

Bread crumbs : for coating

Oil for frying

Salt to taste.

Step 1

Wash the chicken pieces and pat them dry.

Step 2

Grind into a semi smooth paste.

Step 3

Heat a tsp of oil in a pan. Add onion and saute for a couple of minutes. To this add the sliced green chili, ginger garlic paste, pepper, mint and coriander leaves, garam masala and salt. Cook them all together for about 2 to 3 minutes and then switch off the flame.

Step 4

Pour the onion mixture on the minced chicken. Add the lemon juice and mix it well until they all come together. Add a soaked and drained bread to it so that it works as a binding agent.

Step 5

Grease your palm and make equal sized balls. Next press and give the cutlets the desired shape.

Step 6

Mix the maida and water to make a slurry. In a separate plate spread the bread crumbs. First dip the cutlet in the slurry and the roll it in the breadcrumbs to evenly coat the cutlets.

Step 7

Heat oil in the frying pan and fry the cutlets until crisp and golden brown. Once done take them out in an absorbent paper.
Serve hot with sauce or mayonnaise of your choice.

Tip

Add a tsp of oil while grinding the chicken as it will help the cutlets to remain moist.

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

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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.

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.

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 .

Rohu Matar ( Fish curry with Peas)

March 13, 2022 Leave a comment

No matter how much you grow up and age, the childhood memory of your mom’s cooking is bound to have an influence on you and one could never match up to the same. And my story is no different with her being a great influence in my food journey. Her ability to cook the simplest food tastes best, something I look forward to inheriting from her. Rohu matar is my mom’s recipe, easy to make yet tastes amazing. A healthy recipe with the combination of seasonal vegetable and fish is a perfect treat for a winter brunch.

Ingredients

Rohu fish: ½ kg

Green peas : 100 gms

Onion : 2

Tomato : 1

Curd : 4 tsp

Coriander powder : 2 tsp

Turmeric powder : 1 tsp

Red chilli powder : 1 tsp

Ginger garlic paste : 2 tsp

Green chilli : 2

Mustard oil : for frying

Salt as per taste

Step 1

Grind onion and tomato into a smooth paste. In a bowl take a spoon full of water and add the ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well to make a smooth paste.

Step 2

Marinate the fish with garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt along with a tsp mustard oil and ground masala.

Step 3

Heat mustard oil in a pan and shallow fry the fish.

Step 4

Rohu matar is my mom’s recipe, easy to make yet tastes amazing. A healthy recipe with the combination of seasonal vegetable and fish is a perfect treat for a winter brunch.

Once done take it out in an absorbent paper.

Step 5

Heat oil in a pan and add the onion tomato paste along with prepared masala paste and saute until the oil leaves the side of the pan.

Step 6

Add the peas and cook it along with masala for about four to five minutes.

Step 7

Next add the curd and stir them all together for a couple of minutes.

Step 8

Add the required amount of water and let it come to a boil.

Step 9

Gradually add the fried fish into the gravy and cook on high flame for about five minutes. Add the slit green chilli and switch off the gas.

Step 10

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it along with steamed rice.

Tip

Fried cauliflower florets and peas is a match made in heaven that combines well with rohu.

Strawberry Smoothie

February 15, 2022 Leave a comment

One of the easiest ways to include seasonal fruits and nuts to my children’s diet in their growing up years was to make them drink smoothies and shakes. And to my surprise although they did not relish fruits and nuts on a daily basis, these nutritious drinks became their all time favourite. Come January and the market gets flooded with the bright red coloured sweet and tart flavoured strawberry. Since it’s Loaded with health benefits I try my level best to feed my boys with the fresh seasonal strawberry and this is the easiest way to do so.

Ingredients

Strawberry : 8

Milk : 2 cups

Curd : ½ cup

Almonds : 10 soaked overnight

Powdered sugar : 4 tsp

Step 1

Rinse the fresh strawberries and discard the leaves.

Step 2

Put it in a blender jar along with sugar and soaked almonds and blend and puree them.

Step 3

Next add milk and curd to the pureed strawberry and blend them together until it has a smooth texture.

Step 4

Pour it into a serving glass and enjoy the nutritious creamy drink.

Tip

Use honey for a healthier version.

Add ice cubes for a slushy smoothie.

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