Chicken Marsala

You may think why it is called chicken marsala, and not chicken masala. The shortest answer is that this one is an Italian preparation. This special and delicious preparation derives its name from the delicate sauce the main ingredient of which is a special wine “Marsala” from the Marsala region of Italay. Ingredients for chicken Chicken breasts 500 gram Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon All purpose flour 3 tablespoons Olive oil 3 tablespoons Ingredients for the Marsala sauce Mushrooms – 500 grams Butter 2 tablespoon Garlic sliced 1 teaspoon Chicken stock 1 cup Heavy cream 200 ml. Marsala … Continue reading Chicken Marsala

Potatoe Wedges

I remember the day very well. I was in London for a business trip, and I was craving for something to quench my hunger.  I happened to pass by a takeaway and saw the potato wedges on display and decided to buy some. I remember that it was a hot day, and I enjoyed my potato wedges on the banks of the great Thames. The taste of the potatoes, the saltiness of the sauce, and the crunch of the wedges all topped off my perfect day. Then back at home I tried to bake it for me and tried several … Continue reading Potatoe Wedges

Okra Fry / Bhindi Fry

Ingredients Okra 250 grams Onion 2 nos Green chillies 2 nos Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Salt to taste Oil 1 tablespoon Preparation Wash, clean and cut the okras into 2 cm long pieces. Chop the onions into fine slices. Slit the green chillies. Heat oil in a pan and add the onion and salt and saute for two minutes. Now add the okra pieces, green chillies and turmeric powder and cook on medium flame closing the pan with a lid. The water from the onion and okra pieces is enough to cook the fry. Stir the ingredients now and then … Continue reading Okra Fry / Bhindi Fry

Amaranth Sweet-balls (Amaranth Laddu)

Amaranth Sweet Balls / Amaranth Laddu Now a days People are in search for healthy food, food full of fibers,  food that will quench your appetite for food and provide you with energy for a while. Then Amaranth is a good option.  The name amaranth comes from ancient Greece and means eternal living or without an end. Ingredients for Amaranth Laddu Amaranth (dry roasted) 200 gram Honey 50 ml Peanuts (dry roasted and crushed) 50 gram preparation. Keep 1 tablespoon of the dry roasted Amaranth for later use. Heat a thick bottomed pan and dry roast Amaranth and the crushed … Continue reading Amaranth Sweet-balls (Amaranth Laddu)

Arbi Gosht or Arvi Gosht

Arbi gosht or arvi gosht is a very delicious side dish with arbi roots, which is also known as arvi roots, taro roots or colocasia roots and goats meat as main ingredients. Taro root is one of the many useful and healthy food items that are fast forgotten in our fastfood living conditions. The delicious flavour of the taro roots in combination with the tenderness of goat meat or mutton is healthy and tasty. Ingredients Arbi (arvi) taro root or colocasia root 1 kg Mutton sliced 500 gram Green chillies sliced 4 nos Onion chopped 2 nos Garlic paste 1 … Continue reading Arbi Gosht or Arvi Gosht

Bell Pepper Curry with Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)

Bell Pepper Curry with Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) Masoor dal (red lentils) bell pepper curry is a tasty curry which can be prepared using a minimum of ingredients and without much effort. Ingredients Red lentils 1 cup Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon. Ginger chopped 1 tablespoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Bell pepper Red, green and yellow 1 each Onion chopped 1 nos Green chillies chopped 2 nos. Olive oil 1 tablespoon. For tempering Mustard seeds 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped 3-4 cloves  Dried red chillies broken 2 nos Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon. Preparation Wash and drain the red lentils and cook it in … Continue reading Bell Pepper Curry with Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)

A Tasty Dessert Using Ripe Bananas

A Tasty Dessert Using ripe Bananas Ingredients  Ripe Bananas 2 nos Eggs at room temperature 2 nos Vanille extract a few drops Sugar 2 tablespoons Milk 200 ml. Honey 100 ml Preparation Peel the bananas and cut them into small pieces. Put the banana pieces in a bowl and add the sugar vanilla extract and eggs to it and mix it finely using a stick blender. I used a mixer grinder. Now prepare a mould and pour the honey into the mold so that the entire bottom of the mould is covered with honey. You can use caramelised sugar also in … Continue reading A Tasty Dessert Using Ripe Bananas

Amaranth Porridge

Amaranth Porridge Usually we consider amaranth as a grain, but it is a seed just like quinova.  It is gluten free and can be used in place of millets while preparing food.  Amaranth is mainly cultivated or produced in Africa, South America and in northern states of India.  Now as people become vigilent about their food intake amaranth gains its popularity as a modern food item in our kitchen. An amaranth porridge added with fruits or vegetables and spices can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Here is a basic recipe of Amaranth Porridge. Ingredients Amaranth seeds 1 cup … Continue reading Amaranth Porridge

Easy Chicken Korma

Ingredients Boneless and skinless chicken (Preferably chicken breast) 500 gram Onions finely chopped 2 nos Garlic cloves chopped 2 nos Ginger finely chopped 2 teaspoon Curry powder 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder 1 teaspooon Tomato paster 1 tablespoon Lentils (red dal) 4 tablespoon Chicken stock 1 cube Cream fresh 1 tablespoon Salt as per taste Vegetable oil 2 tablespoon Butter 2 tablespoon Preparation Cut the chicken pieces into small cubes of even size. Marinate it adding 3/4 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoon curry powder for an hour. Heat oil in a pa and add the marinated chicken pieces to it and … Continue reading Easy Chicken Korma

Beetroot Stir Fry with Coconut Pieces

Ingredients Beetroot 250 gram Onion sliced 1 nos. Oil 1 Tablespoon Dried red chillies 3 NOS. Mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon. Sliced coconut or dried coconut flakes 2 tablespoons. Salt to taste. Pepper powder as per taste Preparation. Peel, wash and cut the beetroot into pieces. Grate it finely using a grater. Chop the onion finely. Slice the cocont pieces finely. Break the dried chillies into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Add the sliced onions, and dried chillies and saute well till the onions turn golden brown. Add the coconut pieces … Continue reading Beetroot Stir Fry with Coconut Pieces