South Indian cuisine is diverse and each region has their own way of making this dish. The recipe shared here has always been a winner at home for the unique aroma and taste. The key to this delicious aromatic dish is the freshly ground pepper which brings a mild heat to the dish. Pepper chicken is unique in a way from the other Indian Chicken curry recipes I have shared earlier....
This recipe uses some spices for all those burst of flavors and you may skip some of them or reduce the quantities to make the popcorn chicken kids-friendly. What is Popcorn Chicken? Popcorn chicken are bite-sized tender and crisp chunks of chicken that have been seasoned, breaded and deep fried to perfection, until golden. Since the breaded tiny chunks resemble popcorn, they are named as popcorn chicken. The popular fast food giant KFC introduced popcorn chicken to the world and the delicious food has gained immense popularity since then....
In fact, you don’t need really need a holiday excuse to make and gobble up some halwa. This is a great dish to serve hungry kids as an anytime snack. You can whip up a ragi halwa when unexpected guests stop by. Barfi-style halwas sit pretty on the buffet table at get-togethers and intimate parties. Don’t be surprised if people mistake it for fudgy or vegan brownies (given the color and texture)!...
These roasted cashews can be seasoned and flavored with your favorite herbs & spices. I have made these the Indian way using basic Indian spices, gram flour, rice flour and curry leaves. These can be oven roasted, or air fried. However if you do not have an oven or air fryer, then these can be deep fried to make fried cashews. Making these oven roasted cashews is similar to the masala peanuts which I shared many years ago....
Vermicelli is one of those most common ingredients used in Indian homes to make kesari, Semiya upma and Kheer. There are some sweets which I rarely make at home, considering the amount of unhealthy refined sugar that goes towards making them. This semiya kesari is one of them. I choose to make this as a last minute option since it can be made quickly within 15 minutes & tastes good....
Since a wider population of Indians are vegetarians eventually many vegetarian versions were born. Gobi manchurian, veg manchurian, Paneer manchurian and mushroom manchuria are some popular versions of this dish. About Veg Manchurian Veg manchurian is an Indian-Chinese appetizer where crisp fried vegetable balls are dunked in slightly sweet, sour and hot manchurian sauce. These balls are super delicious & crisp, the sauce is even more addictive and tasty. Manchurian can be made to a dry, semi-dry or gravy dish....
It is hard for me to make any sandwich that has these ingredients listed as I never have them in hand. Whenever my people at home ask me for a good sandwich this is something that comes to my mind instantly. This veg sandwich recipe is made without a grill, toaster or oven. It is just made on a pan/ tawa or griddle in the simplest way. I have not used any sauce or green chutney....
Vegetable Jalfrezi is a vegetarian version of the British-Indian dish ‘Jalfrezi’ that originated in India but was popularized in the UK. While Chicken Jalfrezi is one of the most popular dishes in the British Indian Restaurants in the UK, this vegetable version is well-known in the Indian Restaurants in India & abroad. Jalfrezi means spicy hot-stir fry. It is believed that Jalfrezi was born as a way to revive left-over roast chicken, where it was stir fried with chilies, tomatoes, veggies & spices....
I had many requests from readers for this recipe as the pickle keeps good for 1 to 2 years. I was on a 6 weeks Vacation to India and just returned back home. This time I got to see the entire process of making this so thought of sharing it with some step by step pictures that I have shot. Amla pickle is prepared during Jan to feb but it is best to consume during the summers....
This Lucknowi biryani recipe is a generic one that can be used to make either a chicken or mutton biryani. The recipe would not change other than the cooking time of meat. Awadhi biryani is different from the Hyderabadi biryani in terms of taste and flavors. While most hyderabadi biryani recipes call for ground spices or biryani masala , awadhi biryani is made with whole spices alone. There is no pudina or mint leaves used, but I have used it since I found some popular chefs using it in youtube....
We never get bored with boiled egg fry as I make in many ways. The recipe shared here is somewhat like a dry curry and we love this as you don’t need any other side. Plain rice, this boiled egg fry and a bowl of yogurt or raita will be a complete satiating meal. Every home in India has a different recipe to make this. This recipe is the way my MIL makes....
About Chicken Bhuna The word “Bhuna” refers to a specific cooking method which means “To Fry” or “Sauté”. Usually a basic onion tomato masala known as Bhuna Masala is first prepared by gently frying the spices, onions and tomatoes until aromatic. Later chicken is also fried along with this masala and then slow-cooked until tender and succulent. Here the word fry does not mean deep frying. Usually no liquid is added while cooking, meaning the chicken is cooked in its own juices....
There is no end to the number of variations you can make to these dates laddo recipe. Add in some Choco chips, cocoa bits, desiccated coconut, copra, dried figs, apricots or raisins. Most times I make these with some grated copra since it is high in calcium. If you have fussy kids, do give them a ladoo regularly. To make dates laddu, we don’t need any ghee or oil. No sweetener is needed either....
I have not used any nuts & raisins but you can use some walnuts & sweet raisins if you like them. I made a cream cheese frosting with homemade cream cheese which I have shared below. You can also skip the frosting and serve it plain as it tastes delicious on its own. If you do not have a oven then you can also bake it in a cooker following this cooker cake recipe post....
What is fish tikka masala? Fish tikka masala is an Indian dish made by simmering grilled fish in a spicy masala. It is a variation of the most popular chicken tikka masala. How is it made? It is made by first marinating the fish in a yogurt marinade and then grilled to perfection. In restaurants the fish is grilled in clay ovens. However you can grill them on the pan. I have included the instructions in the recipe card below....
We love the dry mushroom recipes as they are simple to prepare and taste great since they are cooked in their own moisture without the addition of water. These garlic mushrooms also go good in the lunch box to office or school. Mushrooms are used in Indian cuisine to make mushroom biryani, mushroom masala & some starters. Sometime ago we were feeling too bored with the same kind of mushroom dishes I was preparing....
Green tomato chutney I am sharing today is an andhra style pachadi called as pachi tomato pachadi or chutney that can be served with rice or pesarattu,oats dosa,instant moong dal dosa & idli. My mom would always make this chutney when tomatoes were in season. We would grow a lot of tomatoes in the backyard. After sharing a lot of them with friends we would be left with so many of them....
There are also many modern versions of making gulab jamun using milk powder, potato, sweet potato and even with bread. But the taste of the khoya gulab jamun is much superior from all these & is rich, soft, juicy and light. To make this gulab jamun recipe, you can use homemade khoya or store bought one. I have used store bought one as making khoya at home needs hours of hard work....
Here is some quick info if you are new to this lentil: What is Masoor Dal? Masoor Dal is a quick cook protein rich lentil widely known as Red lentils. They are also called as Orange lentils & Pink lentils. These have a high nutrition profile similar to that of meat. Hence it is eaten by many people as a substitute for non-vegetarian or meat. Masoor Dal is available in 2 varieties....
So they make a great party or get together snack to enjoy with your masala tea. For more pakoda recipes, you can checkPalak pakodaMix vegetable pakodaCorn pakodaBread pakora How to make onion pakora recipe Add thinly sliced onions, green chilies, ginger garlic paste, finely chopped coriander, mint & curry leaves to a bowl. Sprinkle salt all over. Gently mix for about 30 secs and set aside for 10 minutes. You will see onions release moisture....
