Chicken tikka(Grilled Chicken)

Chicken Tikka is a very famous Non-Veg dish specially used as starter before maincourses.
Chicken tikka(also called as Grilled Chicken) is prepared by marinating
succulent and boneless chicken chunks and grilled to perfection in a "Tandoor"-a typical traditional North-Indian clay oven.
It is a special Mughlai dish which is loved by most of the chicken lovers.

Ingredients:

* 1 kg boneless chicken(cut into 1 inch chunks)
* 1 cup beaten yoghurt
* 1 teaspoon cumin powder
* 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon garam masala
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon ginger paste
* 1 tablespoon garlic paste
* 4 tablespoon butter for basting
* 4 red chilli paste
* 1 tablespoon kasoori methi(dried fenugreek leaves)
* 2 tablespoon oil
* 2 large onions cut into rings
* 1 lemon cut into wedges
* 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
* salt to taste


Preparation:

1. Take the chicken chunks into a bowl. Make a paste of the red chilli powder,1 tablespoon lemon juice,beaten yoghurt,chilli paste and salt in other bowl.
2. Also add garlic-ginger paste and mix well.Rub this paste well into those chicken chunks and marinate in a refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
3. Then remove them from refrigeration,add the oil and mix well into those chunks and skew them into grilled rod.
4. Roast them into a pre-heated oven(Tandoor) for about 15 minutes till the chicken chunks are almost done(boiled).
5. Then baste the chicken chunks with butter and roast for another 4-5 minutes.
6. Finally, garnish the chicken chunks with onion rings,lemon wedges and chopped coriander leaves.


Tips:

* If "Tandoor" or clay oven is not available then the chicken chunks can also be barbecued in an
open grill.
* Kasoori methi or dried fenugreek leaves can be used in option which enhances the flavor of the
dish.


Serve hot with: Pudina chutney or Tomato sauce.

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Hyderabad is very famous for its shahi cuisines.Specially, Mughlai dishes are the best attraction of Hyderabad dishes!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hyderabadi recipes are famous all over the World for their aromas of rich spices and ghee they use. However, I am providing one of the famous recipe of Hyderabad which is Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani. Biryanis are specially prepared for very special occasions such as weddings, parties, and holidays.Prepare this Shahi dish, taste and feel like a Nawaab.
Ingredients:

500 gms chicken
250 gms ghee
6 cups basmati rice(cooked)
1 cup curd
1 large onion finely chopped
4 teaspoon lemon juice
1 inch ginger piece
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 saffron
2 bay leaf
2 dry red chillies
3 cardamoms(elaichi)
1 inch cinnamon stick
8-10 cashew nuts
1/4 cups chopped coriander leaves
1/4 cups chopped pudina leaves(Mint leaves)
salt as per taste

Preparation:

1. Mix the chicken with curd,coriander powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder,chilli
powder,salt and marinate for about 1 hour.
2. Make a paste of ginger and garlic. Soak the saffron in in 1 tablespoon warm milk and keep
aside.
3. Heat the ghee in a pan and put the cardamom,cinnamon,cashew nuts,dry red chillies and
bay leaf. Saute for few minutes.
4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and chopped and fry till brown color comes.
5. Then add the marinated chicken,lime juice and garam masala and fry well till the curd is
dried.
6. Add 2 cups water and cook till the chicken pieces are boiled.
7. Now divide the cooked rice into two half portions.
8. Take some cooked rice and colour them with diluted saffron for garnishing.
9. Place half of the cooked rice in the heavy bottomed vessel.
10. Spread half of the chicken gravy and sprinkle some coriander and mint leaves over the rice.
11. Again Spread another layer of the remaining rice and one more layer of chicken gravy left.
12. Sprinkle remaining mint and coriander leaves.Close the lid of vessel tightly and cook on low
flame for 30-45 minutes.
13. Then remove the vessel from heat and finally garnish with saffron colored rice and
coriander leaves.
14. Delicious Hyderabad biryani is ready.


Serve with: Raitha or Pudina chutney.

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried rice is a very popular North-Indian cuisine.
It is made from rice fried,typically with additional ingredients
left over from other dishes. It is served as the main-course dish
just before dessert. The most common form of fried rice consists of some mixture of eggs,and vegetables, with chopped meat added at the customer's discretion.


Ingredients:

* 1 kg boiled basmati rice
* 2 cups sliced boneless chicken
* 2 large Diced onions
* 200 gms ginger paste
* 300 gms garlic paste
* 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
* 4 beaten eggs
* 1 large carrot diced
* 3/4 cup fresh pea pods halved(or green peas)
* 2 tablespoon butter(or oil)
* 1 tablespoon black pepper powder
* 2 sliced hot Red chillies
* Salt as per taste
* Coriander leaves for garnish

Preparation:

1. Heat the butter(or oil) in a pan.Then add onions,ginger-garlic paste and fry till onions becomes
brown.
2. Then add sliced chicken,salt,black pepper and fry till the chicken boils.
3. Add the carrots,green pea pods red chillies and stir again for another 5-6 minutes.
4. Them remove them from the pan and keep aside.
5. Put a little bit oil in pan, heat it and put beaten egg and scramble the egg.
6. Then add the soy sauce, boiled rice in the same pan along with the fried chicken and other
ingredients and blend together so that all get mixed up finely.
7. Add salt and pepper as needed and fry for 6-7 minutes.
8. Finally garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with: Raithas or Salads.

Paneer Makhanwala

Paneer Makhanwala is a traditional dish which is prepared in "special occasions" - rich in cream, spices and paneer.
It is very famous among the people who love North-Indian cuisine.
Paneer Makhanwala has always been one of my favorite side dishes in Indian cuisine.I always order this with Naan or Kulcha.
Its reddish orange color creamy sauce with paneer floating over it will bring water in anyone's mouth.
So here i am providing an easy way to prepare this delicious dish.

Ingredients:

* 250 gms Paneer(cut into cubes of 1 inch each)
* 2-3 tablespoon butter
* 1 tablespoon cream or malai
* 3 tablespoon Tomato puree
* 1 tablespoon coriander leaves finely chopped
* 2-3 piece grated paneer
* 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
* 1 teaspoon coriander seed powder
* 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
* 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
* 2-3 Green chillies(Hari mirch) silt
* 8-10 cloves Garlic
* 1 large onion
* 10 cashew nuts(pasted)
* 1 inch ginger piece
* 1 teaspoon Kasoori methi(fenugreek seeds)powder
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* salt according to taste

Preparation:

1. Grind the onions, ginger and garlic to a paste.
2. Heat a pan and melt the butter.Put the green chillies,kasoori methi,ginger-garlic-onion paste,
turmeric powder,coriander powder,tomato puree,red chilly powder and fry for 3-4 minutes.
3. Now add the malai,cashew nut paste,salt,sugar,garam masala and a little bit water and stir for 3 minutes.
4. Then add the paneer pieces and cook for a couple of minutes till the gravy thickens.
5. Finally, garnish with grated paneer and chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tip:
* Paneer can also be dip fried in butter or oil and used(if anyone doesnt like raw paneer).

Serve with: Naan or Parathas, Ghee Rice or plain rice.

Prawns with poppy seed(khus khus)

Today I am going to share a delicious recipe of prawn cooked with poppy seeds paste.
It is a very famous and tasty dish of Eastern-India. These white colored poppy seed gives a sweet and mild flavor when it is fried and pasted. It gives a creamy texture to the gravy. This prawn curry is the first choice of any prawn lovers( This is also my favorite dish).


Ingredients:

20 de veined and shelled prawns
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
2 tomatoes chopped
2 teaspoon poppy seed (khus khus) pasted
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Garam masala
1 tablespoon fresh cream
3 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon ghee
Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Take the prawns in a bowl,sprinkle salt and pinch of turmeric and marinate for 20 minutes. .
2. Put 2 tablespoon oil in a pan and heat.Fry the prawns for 3-4 minutes and keep it aside.
3. Add rest of the oil in pan. Fry the onions till brown,then add garlic and ginger paste.
4. Then add chopped tomatoes and all masala except garam masala.Stir it on a medium flame
for 5 minutes.
5. Add poppy seeds paste and stir for 3 minutes.then add fried prawns. Stir on medium flame
and add 1/2 cup of water.
6. Cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes till the gravy is thickened and then add garam masala .
7. Garnish it with cream and coriander leaves.

Serve hot with: Rice or Ghee rice.