Chicken Nuggets-Home Made

Chicken Nuggets have always been a delicacy with young and old, especially with kids.Here's how to prep it in my own personal way......




Things you will need:

Boneless Skinless chicken- 1 lb
Corn Flour- 2 tbsp
Black Pepper powder-1 tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Egg-1
Oil- 4 tbsp
Salt to taste

Preparation Method:

Cut chicken into bite-size cubes.
Now add corn flour,black pepper,ginger and garlic paste,salt to taste , and egg to the chicken.Mix well and set aside for 30 mins.

In a pan , heat 3 tbsp oil. Now add marinated chicken one-piece-at-a-time to this oil.
Fry in medium heat until chicken pieces are brown in color.Remove from heat and serve hot.

Chicken Nuggets are now ready to be served with ketchup, ranch, or home-made chutney.

Shrimp Masala

Things you will need:

Chemmeen/Shrimp/Prawn: 2 lbs (You can use the frozen kind) peeled , deveined, cleaned well

Onion- 2 diced

Curry Leaves

Ginger- 1 inch piece, grated

Garlic- 4 or 5 pods minced

Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp

Coriander powder- 1 tbsp

Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Green Chillies- 4 or 5 slit in half lengthwise

Cilantro – chopped

Ketchup- 1 tsp

Lime juice – 1 tsp

Oil -1 tbsp

Butter- half stick

Water – 1 cup

Salt to taste

Preparation Method:

Heat oil. Add ginger and garlic.

Once brown , add butter ,onion, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté .

Then add turmeric, coriander, and red chilli powder and stir until it looses its raw smell.

Now add the shrimp ( chemmeen) , salt and water.

Bring this to a boil and cook until shrimp is nice and tender .

Then add ketchup, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Now add lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

Shrimp (aka Chemmeen or Prawn) Masala is now ready to be served with warm rice and raita (yoghurt salad).

Chilli Chicken with Indian touch

Chilli Chicken is originally an east-asian delicacy, which has been tried, tasted and tested by all who love Asian cuisine.Following is the preparation method for a typical Chilli Chicken with a Indian touch....

Things you will need:

Boneless Skinless chicken- 2 lbs

Corn Flour- 2 tbsp

Black Pepper powder-1 tsp

Ginger- chopped finely-1 inch piece

Garlic-6 to 7 pods- chopped finely

Egg-1

Onions-2 large

Sesame seeds

Oil- 4 tbsp

Green Onions- thinly sliced

Bell Pepper or Capsicum- cubed and seeded

Soy Sauce-4 tsp

Ketchup-2 tsp

Vinegar- 2 tsp

Red Chilly Paste-1 tsp

Sugar-1 tsp

Salt to taste

Roasted whole cashews- 1 handful

Preparation Method:

Cut chicken into bite-size cubes.

Now add corn flour,black pepper,salt to taste , and egg to the chicken.Mix well and set aside for 30 mins.

In a pan , heat 3 tbsp oil. Now add marinated chicken one-piece-at-a-time to this oil.

Fry in medium heat until chicken pieces are brown in color.

Remove chicken from pan.

Now add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan.Once heated , add sesame seeds,red whole chillies,roasted cashews,ginger garlic and stir fry in high heat. Make sure it does not burn. Keep stirring so that it does not stick to the botton of the pan.

Now add green onions and bell pepper.Saute till it looks fried.Once done, add soy sauce, ketchup, chilli paste and stir for 3 mins. Now add 1 cup of water , vinegar and bring to a boil.Add the fried chicken pieces and simmer for a couple of mins. Keep stirring.Now to thicken the gravy, add 1 tbsp of corn flour mixed in water to the pan.Stir continously for 2 mins.

Chilli Chicken is ready to be served with hot steamed rice or noodles or Chappathi.

Fish Fry ( using King Mackerel Steaks )

Things you will need:

• King Mackerel Steaks - 1 lb;
• Coriander Powder- 1 tbsp
• Red Chilli Powder- 2 tbsp, adjust according to your taste and tolerance
• Black Pepper Powder- 1 tsp
• Curry Leaves- few;chopped
• Onion Paste- 2 tbsp;
• Lime Juice-1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Oil- 1 cup

Preparation Method:

• Wash the the steaks well.
• In a bowl add salt ,lime juice,onion paste,curry leaves,coriander powder,red chilli powder and black pepper powder.
• Using about 1 tbsp water mix the powders into a smooth paste.
• Marinate the pieces with this paste and set aside for 30 mins.
• Heat oil in a deep-frying pan.
• Add the pieces one at a time and deep fry in medium flame.
• Turn the pieces over and fry .
• Once done the steaks will have nice brown color on both sides.
• Fried King Mackerel Steaks are now ready to serve.

Very Easy Egg Sandwich

Things you will need :

• Bread- 2 slices
• Egg-1
• Cheese Singles -1
• Butter
• Onion- 1; small , finely chopped
• Green Chillies- 1 ; finely chopped
• Curry Leaves- 2 or 3 finely chopped
• Black Pepper powder- 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

Preparation Method:

• In a pan spread some butter and toast the bread slices.Once done set them aside.
• Heat the pan on low - medium flame and add butter ( approximately 1 tsp).
• Now add the onions,  green chillies, curry leaves and fry till the onions are golden brown in color.
• Add salt and pepper powder and mix well.
• Keep the onion mixture together in the pan. ( Make sure its not spread around in the pan.)
• Now, carefully, break the egg and place it directly on top of the onion mixture and allow it to cover all of the mixture in the pan.
• Don't worry if you break the yolk in the process.
• Increase the flame to medium high for 2 minutes and wait for the egg to be cooked well.
• Reduce the heat and turn the egg over so it cooks well on the other side as well.
• Once done set it aside.
• Now place one bread slice on the pan ( on low medium flame) ,then stack by placing a cheese single and then the egg followed by the second bread slice on it and wait for 2 minutes.
• The cheese should begin to melt. 
• Remove the sandwich from heat and serve hot with milk, tea or coffee.

Tip:

This sandwich is a very easy recipe. Just prep the ingredients ahead of time and make a quick breakfast .

Paneer Chicken Masala

Things you will need :

• Boneless Skinless Chicken
• Fried Paneer - 1/2 cup; cut into small pieces
• Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Red Chilli Powder -1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp
• Cinnamon powder- 1 tsp
• Cloves powder- 1 tsp
• Onion- 1 large; diced
• Dry Red Chillies - 2
• Green Chillies- 2 or 3 ; slit
• Curry Leaves- few;
• Garlic- 3 or 4 pods ; chopped
• Ginger -1 inch piece; finely chopped or grated
• Cilantro - few , chopped for garnishing
• Oil/Ghee - 1 tbsp
• Tomatoes - 2 diced
• Salt to taste
• Lime Juice - 1 tsp
• Kasoori Methi - 1 tsp

Preparation Method:

• Heat oil/ghee in a pan.
• Add cumin seeds, ginger, onions and garlic.
• Once golden brown , add curry leaves and green chillies and sauté .
• Keeping low-medium flame, add turmeric, coriander, red chilli, cinnamon, cloves and garam masala powder and stir until it looses its raw smell.
• Now add the chicken , salt and 1/4 cup water.
• Bring this to a boil and cook until chicken is nice and tender .
• Then add fried paneer and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
• Now add lime juice and kasoori methi and after a final stir garnish with cilantro.

Yummy Chicken Manchurian

Things you will need :

• Chicken - 1 lb ; cut into bite-size pieces
• All Purpose flour (Maida)- 1/2 cup
• Corn Flour- 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste
• Pepper Powder- 1 tsp
• Green Chillies- 2 or 3 ; finely chopped
• Garlic-5 pods ; finely chopped
• Ginger- 1 inch piece; finely grated
• Onion- 1 medium size; diced
• Green Onion - few; finely chopped
• Soy Sauce- 2 tbsp
• Tomato Ketchup - 2 tbsp
• Chilli Garlic Paste- 1 tbsp
• Oil -for deep frying and gravy

Preparation Method :

• Using water mix all purpose flour, corn flour, pepper powder and salt into a fine paste.
• Mix the chicken pieces in the paste and set aside for half hour.
• Now deep fry till the pieces turn golden brown on all sides.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in the same pan and add the ginger, garlic and onions and stir till onion turns golden brown.
• Add green chillies and stir again.
• Now add soy sauce,chilli garlic paste and tomato ketchup.
• Stir well for 3 mins.
• Now add the fried chicken pieces and mix well.
• Garnish it with green onions and cilantro.
• Serve 'Chicken Manchurian' hot with Chappathi/Indian Bread or Naan.

Delicious Chicken Curry ( using Coconut Milk )

Things you will need :

Boneless Skinless Chicken - 2 lb, cut into bite size pieces
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Coriander Powder- 2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder- 1 tsp
Onion- 1 medium sized; diced
Dry Red Chillies - 2
Potato- 1 large ; peeled and cubed to bite sized pieces
Tomato- 2 ; chopped
Green Chillies- 2 or 3 ; slit
Curry Leaves- few;
Garlic- 3 or 4 ; chopped
Ginger -1 inch piece; finely chopped or grated
Cilantro - few , chopped for garnishing
Oil/Ghee - 1 tbsp
Coconut Milk - 1 can
Salt to taste

Preparation Method:

Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker pan.
Add cumin seeds, onion and saute till onion changes its color to golden brown.
Now add green chillies,garlic, ginger, potatoes, curry leaves, dry red chillies, tomatoes and saute for a few minutes.
Add coriander, red chilli, turmeric and garam masala powder and stir well until the raw smell is gone.
Now add chicken, coconut milk, salt ,1/4 cup water and mix well.
Place the lid with the weight and cook on medium high flame.
Remove cooker from flame after 4 whistles and set aside to cool.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with warm rice or Naan/Roti.

Chicken 65 ( a very hot and delicious dish )

Things you will need:

Boneless skinless chicken -2 lbs; cut into bite size pieces
Garam Masala - 1 tsp
Garlic paste - 2 tsp
Ginger paste - 2 tsp
Red chilies powder - 1 tsp
All-purpose flour - 1 tbsp
Pepper Powder- 1 tsp
Cornflour - 2 tbsp
Chopped Ginger- 1 tbsp
Chopped Garlic - 2 tbsp
Chilli garlic Paste- 1 tsp
Egg - 1
Red Food Color - few drops;
Yoghurt - 1 cup
Green chilies - 10; finely chopped;
Oil
Salt to taste
Green Onions - finely chopped for garnishing
Cilantro- finely chopped for garnishing


Preparation Method:

In a bowl and mix corn flour, all purpose flour, ginger garlic paste, chilli powder,pepper powder, egg, garam masala ,salt and water into a thick batter.
Add chicken pieces and coat them well.
Now deep fry the chicken pieces till they turn into a light brown color and set aside.
Heat oil in another pan .
Add chopped ginger , chopped garlic and fry for a few minutes.
Then add fried chicken pieces, slit chillies,red color,chilli garlic paste and salt and stir well.
Now add yoghurt and 1/2 cup water and let it come to a boil.
Keep stirring for about 4 to 5 minutes until it becomes totally dry.
Now garnish it with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Butter Chicken / Chicken Makhani / Murg Makhani

Preparation Method:

Heat a pan and add the following ingredients on medium - high flame:

Bay Leaf - 1
Butter - 1 stick
Onion - 1 large; finely diced
Lemon Juice - 2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
Garam Masala- 1 tsp
Black Pepper- 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
Cumin powder- 1 tsp
Butter Chicken Masala- 1 tbsp

Now add the chicken and let it simmer :

Chicken- 1.5 pound; boneless,skinless, cut into bite-size cubes

Once chicken is cooked add the following and simmer for a few minutes after each ingredient .Cook until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

Yoghurt/Curd- 1/4 cup
Cream- 1/2 cup
Tomato Puree- 1 cup
Cashew Paste- 1/4 cup
Orange food color- optional


Be sure to add water to adjust consistency.

Now add salt to taste and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve hot with Butter Naan or Kerala Porotta.

Shahi Murg Korma - Very Royal and Delicious!! (Awards)

In a pan dry roast the following:

Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Fennel seeds-1 tsp
Coriander Powder- 2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder-1 tsp
Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp
Cloves- 2 or 3
Cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Star Anise- 1 piece
Cinnamon Powder-1 tsp
Pepper Seeds - 4 or 5
Nutmeg Powder- 1 tsp
Dry Ginger-1 tsp

Once the raw smell is gone , grind to a fine powder.

In the same pan heat 1 tbsp oil and add:
Chicken- 2 lb; boneless, skinless; cubed.

Once chicken changes its color add:

Onion- 1 medium sized diced
Green Chillies- 2 or 3 ; slit
Curry Leaves- few; chopped
Garlic- 3 or 4 ; chopped
Ginger paste-1 tsp

Saute till the onion is brown in color.

Now add the dry roasted powder along with 1 tsp garam masala powder.
Cook covered on low-medium flame for 4 mins.Stir occasionally.
Add 1/2 cup water and bring it to a boil.

Now add the following and let it simmer for a few minutes:

Cashew - 1/2 cup; powdered
Cream- 1/2 cup

Add salt to taste and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve hot with Chappathi/Indian Bread or Steamed Rice.




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