Chicken Do-Pyaza(Onion chicken)

The name 'Chicken' brings hunger in most of the Non-vegetarian lovers.Chicken is the first choice of any non-veg lovers.And why not the taste of chicken is such that no one can think about any non-veg dish without chicken.The aroma of chicken brings water in mouth those who likes chicken very much and this applies to me also because i also love chicken very much.So here i am providing a hot and spicy mouth-watering chicken gravy dish.Hope you people like my dish and i can confirm that everyone will definitely lick their fingers after eating such a delicious dish.

Ingredients:

* 8 medium sized pieces (about 800 grams) of chicken
* 8 medium onion(s) cut into rings
* 1 cup(s) yoghurt
* 1 cup(s) coriander leaves (tightly packed) ground
to a paste
* 2 tomatoes finely chopped
* 2 green chilli(es) finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon(s) each of ginger, garlic pastes
* 1 teaspoon(s) each of coriander and cumin
powders
* 1 teaspoon(s) each of red chilli, black pepper
and hot spice mix (garam masala) powders
* 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee)/butter/oil
* salt according to taste
* finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation:

1. Make cuts in the chicken pieces.
2. Rub in the yoghurt and the coriander paste all over.
3. Mix in the onion rings and allow to marinate for an hour in a tightly covered heavy-
bottomed pan.
4. Cook covered tightly on medium level for about 12 minute(s) or till the chicken is almost
cooked.
5. Add the clarified butter (ghee) / butter / oil and the rest of the ingredients and fry on low
level for about 6 minute(s) or till the chicken is fully tenderized and well coated with the
gravy.
6. Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Cooking time (approx.): 18 minutes
Serves:4

TIP:
* There is a variation of this dish which uses white vinegar instead of yoghurt and lemon juice.
* Those who prefer less gravy may like it this way.

Serve hot with: Green Peas Rice (Matar Pulav), white rice or Indian bread (Roti).

Indian Chicken Chops

Chicken chops is a very famous chicken dish in India.Specially its a North-Indian dish and prepared using lots of butter and spices(sorry for people who are cholesterol conscious;-)).But no need to worry those who don't like much spicy food can also prepare and eat it by using less amount of spices and butter and taste will not vary so much from that having lots of spices.So prepare today only and taste this tangy dish of North-India.

Ingredients:

* 8 medium pieces (about 800 grams) of chicken
* 4 teaspoon cumin powder
* 2 teaspoon coriander powder
* ½ teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
* 1 teaspoon(s) black pepper powder
* 8 green chillies paste
* 1 tablespoon(s) each of chopped(or paste)
ginger and garlic
* 2 medium sized onion(s) chopped
* 4 tablespoon(s) clarified butter (ghee) / butter
* salt to taste
* finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Preparation:

1. Make cuts on the chicken pieces.
2. Mix together rest of the ingredients with the salt and make a paste and rub this paste onto
the chicken pieces.
3. Marinate for about an hour.
4. Heat the clarified butter (ghee) / butter in a heavy-bottomed pan.
5. Drop in the chicken pieces and saute on medium level for about 12 minutes.
6. Cover and cook on low level for another 3 minutes or till the chicken pieces are tender and
all the liquid has evaporated.
7. Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

Cooking time (approx.): 15 minutes
Serves: 4

TIPS:
* The green chillies can be increased or toned down according to individual tastes.
* The chicken pieces can be basted with the butter and cooked in a pre-heated oven
instead of the above method.

Can be served with: Ghee Rice, white rice or Indian bread (Roti).

Macher Jhol(Fish Curry)

Macher Jhol(Fish Curry) which is a very popular cuisine of the Bengal.Some fish lovers can't even live without eating fish for one day.I also belong to a Bengali family but i don't like fish too much.Even my elder brother needs fish in his meal everyday.So am providing a very simple way to prepare a tangy,spicy and delicious fish curry recipe for those fish lovers who don't want to miss it for a single day.

Ingredients:

* 500 gm: Fish (of your choice), cut into 2 ½ cm/1" thick slices, diagonally
* 1 tsp: Turmeric
* ½ tsp: Salt or to taste
* ½ cup: Mustard oil
* 1 tsp: Onion seeds
* ¼ tsp: Cinnamon, broken in small pieces
* Coriander leaves for garnish
* 4 pcs: Cloves
* 4 pcs: Green cardamoms
* 1-2: Bay leaf
* 2-3: Green chillies, slit lengthwise
* 3 cup: Water

* Grind Together
o 1 ½ cup: Onion, roughly chopped
o 1 tsp: Garlic, chopped
o 2 tsp: Ginger, chopped
o 2-3: Dried red pepper
o ½ tsp: Turmeric
o 1 tsp: Salt or to taste


Preparation:

1. Wash the fish and apply the ½ tsp salt and 1 tsp turmeric over all the pieces.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan, and fry fish slices in it, first on one side, then the other, over high heat, till a golden colour.
3. Lift the fish out of the oil, and keep aside.
4. In the same oil, add the onion seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf, stir fry 2-3 times, and add the ground paste.
5. Sauté till fat separates then add the green chillies and stir fry a few times. Add the water and bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes, uncovered.
6. Add the fish just before serving, bring to a boil (by which time the fish should be cooked through, otherwise simmer till done).
7. Serve hot garnished with the coriander leaves.

Serve hot mainly with: Rice and parathas.

Easy Apple Cake

Here i am again with another easy method to prepare a delicious cake made of apple.This can be prepared within a very short period of time.Hardly it takes around 20-25minutes to prepare it.Kids are very fond of this delicious cake and can be prepared for them at home in a few minutes.So prepare this easy cake and see the smile on your kids sweet face.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
3 cups cake flour
3 cups raw apples, chopped

Preparation:

Beat eggs and then add oil and sugar. Add flour,and mix with other dry ingredients; mix well. then add apples to the mixture. Again mix well. Bake in tube pan for 1 and 1/2 hours at 325 degrees F. Then its ready to serve.

Don't forget to leave a reply after making and having this apple cake.

Fruity Coffee Cake - Low Fat Style

I love a good coffee cake and this recipe only has 3 grams of fat per serving.Even i don't like much fat-filled food.So i tried to make a cake in which i can use as much as low fat as possible.My Grandmother liked it very much.I am providing you the recipe to prepare this delicious cake.

Ingredients:
3 1/3 cups reduced-fat buttermilk baking mix
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
2/3 cup fat-free egg substitute
1/2 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup spreadable fruit (strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, etc)
1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 15×10 inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the baking mix and sugar. With a pastry blender, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the egg substitute, milk, and the extracts; with a wooden spoon, stir until just combined.
Spread two-thirds of the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Spoon the spreadable fruit evenly over the batter. Drop the remaining batter by tablespoonfuls evenly over the fruit. Bake until light brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the confectioners sugar with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth. Drizzle evenly over the top of the cake while it is still warm.(Serves 18)


So hurry up and make this delicious cake at your home and let me know how much you people liked it.