Phenomenal Purdah Biriyani – Dum Pukht!!!
- 01
- February
- 2010
Dum Cooking This is one of the slow-cooking method that was introduced to India, by Mughals. It is one of the oldest cooking methods, which dates back to 1500s! Abu Fazl’s book ‘Ain-i-Akbari’( about King Akbar) describes various cooking styles and recipes in the Royal kitchen. He has also mentioned about ‘Dumpukht’ a style of […]
Mushroom Manchurian – Vegetarian’s Heaven!!!
- 30
- January
- 2010
Mushroom Manchurian:(Restaurant Style) During rainy afternoons, day dreaming, is so inevitable. I prefer day dreaming, to be honest…it just smacks of sentimentality. Not that a trait, I inherited or anything. Just like to live in my own post-apocalyptic life style…hunting, fishing, foraging, building tools?… Hmmm, looking seriously to join the hunting troop at Oxford (only […]
Beer Battered Ginger Chicken!!!
- 21
- January
- 2010
Ginger Chicken: Chicken Masala. Kozhi Varuval. Kozhi Porichadhu. Kodi Kura. There are zillion of ways to prepare a chicken, in my kitchen!!! Its hard to resist eating chicken, at least once every single day. I know, I know you are horrified on hearing the word ‘fried’! Yeah ‘lipophobia’ is a national epidemic we all share […]
Malabar Style – Shrimps Biriyani
- 22
- December
- 2009
Malabar Style Chemmeen Biriyani: Prawns Layer Biriyani. Kerala Special Chemmeen Biriyani. Iral/ Yeral Biriyani. Roiyalu Biriyani. Jinghe Biriyani. Today, I jumped into my comfort zone ‘Biriyani‘(I know you guys are steaming up there ‘AGAIN…are you nuts)! Oh yeah, maybe I am! Obsessed with one pot dish…can’t help it! This time of the season…when thoughts go […]
Tangdi Kebab
- 30
- November
- 2009
Tangdi Kebab: Tangdi Kabab. Tangdi K-bab. Tangdi Kawaab. Grilled Chicken Thighs. Grilled Chicken Legs. Tandoored Chicken Drumsticks. Chicken Drumstick Kebabs Tangdi(Chicken thighs) kebab is an exciting Restaurant special! Should I even mention that I like kebabs?! Hope my blog is quite obvious that I love chicken.:) If a boring mood sets in, I turn to […]
Madras Filter Coffee
- 01
- October
- 2009
Madras Filter Coffee: Grandma’s Filter Coffee. Mommy’s Filter Coffee. Madras Filter Coffee. Iyengar Filter Coffee. Agraharam style Filter Coffee. My Mommy is a big time coffee lover in the family. She used to prepare it, in a much authentic way…probably the way she adopted from my Grandma. Buy coffee beans, roast it to perfection(that is […]
Grilled Chicken Kebab
- 27
- September
- 2009
Grilled Chicken Kebabs: Roasted Chicken Kebab, Spicy Chicken Kebab, Hot Kebabs. Ingredients: Chicken breast 2 – skinless, cubedSaltOnion paste – ¼ cupGinger paste 1 teaspoonGarlic paste 1 teaspoonCinnamon powder ½ spoonTurmeric 1 pinch(optional)Chili powder 1 spoonCilantro seeds powder 1 spoonPepper powder ½ spoon(optional)Cumin seeds powder ½ spoonAll spice powder ½ spoonYogurts ½ cupLemon juice 2-4 […]
Tandoori Chicken
- 18
- June
- 2009
Tandoori Chicken: Ingredients: Chicken 1 whole – cut into 4 (2 breasts and 2 thighs) Spices to be Toasted & Powdered: CinnamonClovesCardamomPeppercornsCoriander seedsTymol seedsChironjiSaffron Other Ingredients: Black SaltRegular SaltChili powder 1 spoonKashminri chili powder 1 spoonRed food color 1 spoonTurmeric 1/4 spoonLemon juice YogurtsGinger-garlic pasteOnion paste 2 spoonsMint paste 1/4 spoonFew cubes of butter/ghee for […]
Stuffed Tomatoes
- 11
- June
- 2009
Stuffed Tomatoes: Best way to have fresh tomatoes is to either grill or bake them, with a hint of butter…its heaven!! Today I planned for snack meal dinner. It doesnt mess up your kitchen at all, so simple to fix!! Ingredients: Roma tomatoes 4-6Wild rice/brown rice/red rice 1 cupSaltGarlic crushedChili powder 1/2 spoonCilantro leaves fewButter […]
Kashmir Chai
- 29
- January
- 2009
Kashmir Chai:(Cold Version) Kashmir Chai calls for Saffron, Nutmeg and Almonds/Pistachios besides all the other strong spices. Makes it very unique and rich apart from other Indian Tea varieties. Saffron gives out a distinct aroma and nutmeg gives an earthy flavor. Almonds and pistachios give the crunch. Masala infused will give a spicy touch! Most […]
