Kadai Mutton Masala

This kadai mutton masala is done with pressure-cooked mutton pieces and a kadai spicy masala specially done and ground .U  can try this recipe with Chicken,paneer,prwans, beef(veal) etc and with loads of vegetable.This needs 20 mins cooking time.Make it for ur family so that they enjoy the fine taste of it  and to go for relishing more.It can be served hot with Indian Breads or Bread slices or Fried Rice.Enjoy cooking at home. Enjoy ur meal.Bon Appetit!.

Kadai Mutton Masala

Ingredients:
250 gm boneless mutton(optional) - pressure cooked upto 5 whistles with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt
1/4 green capsicum - cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tsp coriander seeds
5-6 redchillies
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
3-4 pepper corns
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp saunf seeds
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 cm size ginger - grated
2 garlic cloves - pressed
1 big tomato - chopped
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 medium sized onion -chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp refined oil

Directions:

1.Dry roast the coriander seeds,cumin seeds,saunf and red chillies for 20 secs each and turn off the flame.When it is warm dry-grind it  into a fine powder.
2.Add 1 tsp oil and saute the onion for 2 mins and add tomato with 1/4 tsp salt and saute it till tomato begins to melt.Turn off the flame.When it is warm,paste it.
3.Heat  2 tsp oil in a kadai,and saute grated ginger,pressed garlic,chilli flakes, add the onion-tomato paste and Stir-cook.When it becomes half the quantity ,add capsicum pieces and dry-saute for 2 mins.
4.Add the cooked mutton pieces,ground masala with 1/4 tsp garam masala,tomato puree and salt and allow it to boil till oil separates on top for 6 mins on medium-flame.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
5.Sprinkle lemon juice and turn off the flame.
6.Serve it hot with Indian Breads or Bread or Fried Rice.

Meatballs in Creamy Curry Sauce

This yummy rich Meatballs Gravy can turn ur dinning table to a tasty treat for guests and family members on special occasions.This creamy and spicy sauce will become a sure favourite if u taste it once.U can try this dish when U do  Mutton Cola Urundai (Mutton Spicy Balls) as Teatime Snack (do this dish with left over meatballs) or with ready-made meatballs which are available in the Departmental Stores.Strict Vegetarians can try this dish with Soya Chunks(Meal Maker),Flour-coated fried Cauliflower,Yam or Potato or Raw Banana Spicy Balls or Lentil Balls(Paruppu Urundai),etc. Enjoy Cooking at home.Enjoy ur meal.BonAppetit!.

Meatballs Curry - Meat dumplings in Creamy Curry Sauce

Ingredients:

8-10 nos ready-made Meatballs or Mutton Spicy Balls - shallow or deep-fried with needed oil
1 medium sized Onion pasted with 2 medium sized tomatoes
2 Green Chillies - slit lengthwise
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
5 Cashews (Soaked in warm water and made into paste with 3 tbsp grated coconut,1 tsp soaked poppy seeds,1/2 tsp saunf seeds,1/2 cm cinnamon stick)
1 tsp any good Subji Masala or Mutton Masala
2 Whole Cloves + a small Stick of Cinnamon + 2 cardamoms + 1 or 2 Bay leaves + 1/4 tsp saunf seeds
a pinch of turmeric Powder
1 tsp of Salt or to taste
few curry leaves and coriander leaves
few fried onions
1 Cup  Water
2 tsp refined Oil

Directions:

1.Heat oil and fry bay leaves,cloves,cardamoms,cinnamon stick,bay leaves and saunf seeds for 20-30 secs and saute adding curry leaves,green chillies and ginger-garlic paste foe 30 secs.
2.Add the Onion tomato paste and let it boil for 3-4 mins.
3.Add the cashew masala paste,turmeric powder,mutton masala and salt.Mix it well with 1 cup water and let it boil for 3 more mins.
4.Add the fried meat balls or mutton spicy balls and let it simmer for 5- 7 mins till oil separates on top.
5.Serve it garnished with fried onions and chopped coriander leaves on top.It can accompany Steamed rice,Bread or Indian Breads.

Sheesh Kebab(Tawook)

This famous Kebab of the MiddleEast is a treat to ur tastebuds.U can have it  added to  bread salad and this is often  served with hammos or plain rice.U can add 1/4 tsp red chilli sauce if u need it slightly spiked up.Normally done with 1 1/2 inch size boneless chicken pieces but I made with larger pieces to be used for sandwich filling.Enjoy cooking at home.Enjoy ur meal!.BonAppetit!

Sheesh Kebab(Tawook)

Ingredients

400 gms boneless chicken pieces-cleaned with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder.Wash it well.
2 tbsp yoghurt
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp green chilli sauce
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp refined oil
1 tbsp butter or olive oil( for brushing)

Directions
1.In a bowl,mix yoghurt, garlic,lemon juice,green chilli sauce &  1 tbsp oil.
2.Rub this on the chicken pieces and marinate it for an hour.
3.Skew the chicken pieces in skewers.Barbeque them for 5 mins rolling it so that it is done on all sides and brush butter and olive oil mix once and BBQ them for another 5 mins till the chicken to tender up to a nice golden colour and done.Apply brushing again and serve it with Tomato ketch up.

Note:
1.U can grill it in oven for 12 - 15 mins.U can pause and brush it once after the 8 th min if it is done with M/W
oven in Grill mode.
2.U can do it in pressure-cooker.Just add the marinated chicken pieces with 50 ml water and Pressure-cook upto  4 whistles.When the pressure is released,open the lid and stir-cook till the pieces become dry.U won't lose the taste of it- though it is done pressure-cooked.U can do chapati rolls and sandwiches.
3.U can shallow fry this on Nonstick tawa,covering it with lid,on low flame turning it twice on both sides 2 mins and brushing them each for abt 10-12 mins.

Ginger Chicken Masala

When U wish to try for a Chicken Masala variation,give this Ginger-flavored Chicken recipe a try and see ur family happily relishing a good meal.U can do it atleast once a month as it is good for health.This Semi-dry Chicken goes well with Steamed rice,Bread and Indian Breads.Enjoy it with any meal!.BonAppetit!.

Ginger Chicken Masala - Very tasty Ginger-flavored semi-dry Chicken masala

Ingredients:

300 gms Chicken(boneless)
1 1/4 tsp Ginger paste
1/2 tsp Garlic paste
1/2 tsp  grated ginger
1 grenn chilli -slit (optional)
1 1/2 tsp Chicken Masala (or 1/4 tsp Dhaniya powder + 3/4 tsp Chilli powder + ½ tsp Jeera powder + 1/2 tsp Cardamom, cinnamon,maze,Cloves powder)
½ tsp Pepper powder
1/2 tsp saunf seeds
a pinch of Turmeric powder
1 tbsp refined oil
1 medium -sized onion - sliced
1 medium-sized tomato - chopped fine
fried curry leaves and chopped coriander leaves - for garnishing.
1 small sized Onion + 1 small sized tomato -finely pasted

Directions:

1.Marinate Chicken with Chicken masala,ginger paste and Garlic paste for 15 mins.
2.Take a kadai,Heat refined oil.Add Saunf,green chilli,sliced onion and tomato and grated Ginger and saute for 2 mins.
3.Add the onion tomato paste and stir-cook for 2-3 mins .
4.Add Marinated chicken along with the marinade and add pinch of turmeric powder and Stir-cook for 2 mins more.
5.Add salt and half the coriander leaves and pressure-cook upto 4 whistles.Leave it for the pressure to be
released.
6.Add pepper powder and mix well.Turn off the flame in 3-4 mins.
7.Garnish with fried curry leaves,few fresh ginger juliennes and  chopped coriander leaves.

Ladiesfinger-Egg Stirfry

This stirfry is not only easy-to do(Need to spare 6-7 mins for it) but also can be used as Salad,sandwich filling,as a filling in Chapati rolls.This Veg-Combo Stirfry is almost 15 years old - I tried it as my first-step in l(e)azy cooking - I first published it 2 years back in KK.com.This Stir-fry can be tried with Potato(chopped fine),any Greens, Capsicum,Mushroom, Babycorn and Chopped fine Carrots.U can add 1/4 tsp Subji Mazala Powder in Step 3 if u want it spicier.Very tasty side dish for meals -anytime.Can be taken with Steamed Rice,variety rices,sambar, Rasam and Curd Rice,chapati rolls etc.Bon Appetit

Ladiesfinger-Egg Stirfry - Chopped Okra scrambled with Egg and spices

Ingredients:

12 Bhindi or LadiesFingers - cut into small pieces
3 Eggs (well beaten with a pinch of salt)
1 tsp freshly ground pepper powder
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt - to taste
1 tbsp grated coconut
a sprig chopped curry leaves
few chopped coriander leaves
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp chopped onion
1/2 tsp lemon juice(optional)
2 tsp + 1 tsp refined oil

Directions:

1.Heat oil in a pan,add the chopped Ladies-fingers and saute for 2-3 mins before turning colour.
2.Take that out and  add 1 tsp oil,mustard seeds,then cumin seeds,chopped onions,chopped curry leaves,coriander leaves and saute well.
3.Add the half-done ladies-figers and saute adding  freshly ground pepper powder,turmeric powder,chilli powder and salt to taste and saute well.
4.Now add well beaten eggs and saute well.
5.Then,add the grated coconut and lemon juice and mix well.Turn off the flame.
6.Serve it hot with rice and sambar.

Grilled Fish

Grilled Fish-(Toaster Oven) is a healthier or better way to do Fish than frying it in oil .U use less oil in the process.Thus done turn out tasty too.U can also use Grill mode in Microwave Oven for this recipe.U need to spare 15-18 mins cooking time for this Grilled Fish recipe.U can serve it with Steamed rice and dhal curry or yoghurt or in Sandwich or Burger or Foot long etc.Try this at home and Enjoy ur meal any time.Bon Appetit!.

Grilled Fish - Fish pieces grilled with spices

Ingredients:

3-4 King Fish pieces
1/2 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder
1/4 tsp Saunf powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp salt - to taste + 1/2 tsp to clean the fish
1/4 tsp corn flour - optional
1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp oil with a brush
few coriander leaves-for garnishing

Directions:
1. Mix all the spices and corn flour with salt ,lemon juice and 1 tbsp water into a fine paste.
2.Clean the fish pieces with 1/2 tsp salt and apply the spicy paste on the sides evenly.Marinate this for 15 mins atleast in the fridge.
3.Apply or brush the Grill Toaster or Grill pan with oil and spread the fish pieces. Turn the sides every 4th  min and brush oil over slightly-each time u turn the fish.After 3 turns of the fish pieces, turn off the power.
4.Serve this grilled Fish with chopped coriander leaves on top.

Note:

Saunf and Cumin powder will  minimize the unwanted fishy smell- adding a fine flavor.

Indian(Kerala) Beef Fry

In Dubai,  'Syrian Beef Fry'  is a famous Beef preparation and its Indian Counter-part   'Kerala Beef Fry'  is equally well-known  and is given here to try at home. Authentic Recipe of this dish uses fresh Pepper powder mostly.U can use Red chilli powder and garam masala- if u like it to be added. This goes well with Steamed Rice and Dhal Curry. Enjoy ur Meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Indian Beef Fry - a famous keralite beef recipe

Ingredients:

400 Boneless beef(Veal) pieces
1 big onion- finely chopped
1 small tomato - finely chopped(optional)
1 tsp fresh ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp white pepper powder
1 tsp pepper chicken masala powder
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp grated coconut
1 inch coconut piece - (cut into thin slices)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp curry leaves - little
1 tbsp refined oil + 2 small sambar onions -sliced

Directions:

1.Clean the beef pieces and mix it with all ingredients†except refined oil,mustard seeds,grated and chopped coconut pieces,white pepper powder,coriander and curry leaves.Marinate for half an hour.
2.Cook with 200 ml water for 12-13 mins(beef) or 10 mins(Veal) using a pressure pan and then open the lid after the pressure is released and stir-cook up to dry.
3.Heat oil in tawa,Saute mustard seeds,curry leaves,grated coconut and add this done beef-pieces and the coconut-pieces.Sprinkle white pepper powder and coriander leaves on top and mix well.
4.Serve this with Steamed rice and Dhal Curry or bread or Indian Bread.

Ezy Egg Fry

Boiled Egg can be done in varieties.One of them is this Masala stir-fry. An easy dish to try at home .This needs ur attention for 12 mins only.If you don't like the taste of sambar powder,just add 1/2 tsp chilli powder or 3/4 mutton masala and with other mentioned spices.If u add mutton masala  powder,then add 2 tbsp coconut + cashews paste + a pinch of nutmeg powder to make this dish semi-dry.very tasty side dish to go with rice and Paruppu Kuzhambu. or yoghurt or chapatis.Enjoy ur Meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Ezy Egg Fry - Boiled egg pieces fried with spices

Ingredients:

5 nos Eggs (boiled,shells removed and cut into pieces)
1 big onion - finely chopped
1  tsp Aachi sambar powder
1 sprig curry leaves
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
few chopped coriander leaves
a pinch of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1-2 tbsp refined oil

Directions:

1.Boil eggs for 8 mins and put them in cool water, remove the shells and cut into pieces.
2.Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds,curry leaves,chopped coriander leaves,chopped onions and
saute them for a min or two..
3.Add the chopped egg pieces,1 tsp sambar powder,a pinch of turmeric powder and 1/4 tsp salt and saute
carefully so that the egg pieces should not get sticky for 3 - 5 mins,adding 1 tsp oil 2 times in between.
4.Add 1/2 tsp lemon juice on top.Turn off the flame.
5.Serve hot with Rice or Curd rice.

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Cauliflower Keema Stir-fry

This dish is yet another Keema (minced Mutton)-Veg Combo - that has been a great hit in our family for over 20 years.  Vegetarians can try this recipe with Soya  granules (pressure-cook upto 1 whistle) or with Gobi alone.Non-Veg Lovers - I warn U that U will get addicted to this fennel-flavored Cauliflower preparation that blends with spicy keema to give a superb taste.This minced mutton with Cauliflower Stir-fry can accompany Idiyappam (Rice Noodles or String-hoppers),Aappam, Puttu (U can layer it in-between with a Coconut layers while making  Puttu in Puttu-maker),Steamed Rice,Other Rice Varieties and Pulaos,Bread or with Indian Breads.Add your comments after trying it at home.Enjoy Cooking at home!.Enjoy ur Meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Cauliflower Keema Stir-fry - a Tasty Stir-fry preparation of Gobi and Keema

Ingredients

    150 gms Cauliflower florets-(cleaned,finely chopped and cooked with 1/4 tsp salt for 5 mins )
    150 gms minced mutton or keema-(cooked for 10 mins or upto 5 whistles,with salt- 1/4 tsp,1 tsp ginger-garlic paste,a pinch of turmeric powder,fennel sedds powder- 1/2 tsp,mutton masala powder - 1/2 tsp with 100 ml or needed water)
    1 big onion - finely chopped
    few curry leaves and 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
    Coarsely paste - (1 green chillies + 1/2 tsp fennel seeds + 1 sambar onion + 3 tbsp grated coconut)
    2 tbsp grated coconut
    1 tsp lemon juice(optional)
    few fried onions
    2 tsp + 2 tsp refined oil

Directions
    1.Coarsely paste green chilly with 1/2 tsp fennel seeds,1 sambar onion and 3 tbsp grated cocout.
    2.Take a kadai and heat the refined oil .Add chopped onions,curry leaves,chopped coriander leaves,green chillies paste,cooked keema,cooked cauliflower and needed salt or a pinch of salt ,one by one for 3-4 mins .
    3.Add the grated coconut and chopped coriander leaves.Mix it well and turn off the flame when the stir-fry becomes dry.
    4.Sprinkle lemon juice on top and garnish with fried onions and chopped corianderleaves.Serve it hot with any meals.

Babycorn Veg-Chicken Kebab

Few years ago,this Kebab recipe flashed in my mind,when I started trying a South-Indian version of a North-Indian Kebab.I added Babycorn and minced Chicken as new ingredients for this Combo Kebab and Believe
me, the taste turned out to be amazingly awesome.The soft and tender layers of this Kebab will simply melt in ur mouth if done well.This can serve as a fantastic starter for family get-togethers.U can shallow-fry this kebabs in oil or grill or barbecue this kebabs(7-8 mins per side) brushing little butter or oil on them.U can try a pure Veg version of this Kebab with Mixed Veg and Babycorn with spices.Anyway,this Kebab is a winning Combo all the way.This recipe is almost 2 years old-since it was first published in KK.Com and re-posted here.Enjoy Cooking at home!.Enjoy ur Meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Babycorn Veg-Chicken Kebab - a Combo  Kebab with Babycorn,mixed-Veg and minced Chicken with selected spices

Ingredients:
100 gms minced Chicken
3 babycorns -boiled for 10 mins with water and corns shredded-keeping the centre stem intact
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1/2 tsp salt - to taste
1/2 tsp white pepper powder
1 tsp lemon juice
2 bread slices- toasted in a pop-up toaster and powdered after edges removed
2 tbsp grated carrot
1 potato -boiled for 12 mins with needed water,peeled and mashed
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
1/2 tsp mutton masala powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
2 tsp corn flour
few coriander( one handful) and mint leaves(10)-chopped fine
4 tbsp refined oil(optional)-if shallow fried on non-stick Dosa pan
1 tsp butter(optional)
lemon wedges-for serving

Directions:
1. Mix all the ingredients(except lemon wedges,oil and butter) together well and pulse it using a mixer-grinder once for 2-3 secs.
2. Shape the Corn-Chicken kebab mix around bamboo skewers and corn stems (3 no.s) and shallow-fry till
done on bothsides.
3.Serve them hot with tomato ketchup and lemon wedges.

Note:
1. U can Grill or barbecue these kebabs(7-8 mins per side) brushing butter or Oil on the kebabs once.
2.U can try a pure Veg version of this kebab.Ex. U can try this with finely chopped celeries, spring onions, broccoli,Soya Granules,Finelychopped Cauliflower florets etc, instead of  shredded Babycorn. and adding ur fav Vegs.

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Capsicum Mutton Masala

Every one is familiar with Mutton-Potato Masala which is done often at home to make-up the quantity of Mutton Masala.Try a different finger-licking Combo Mutton preparation and Enjoy the unique flavor of Capsicum pairing-up  with mutton to make this Masala a tempting treat.I just love this simplified way of using minimum spices with Capsicum Pieces to maximize the quantity of the Gravy.And it comes out very delicious in the end.This is a semi-dry preparation.This serves 4 and can be served with rice,Bread or Indian Bread like chapati etc.Enjoy ur meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Capsicum Mutton Masala - Semi-dry Mutton Masala cooked with Capsicum pieces and spices

Ingredients

    300 gm boneless mutton pieces
    1 Capsicum - sliced after deseeding
    (1 clove,1 cardamom,1 cm cinnamon stick- crushed)
    2 tbsp grated coconut pasted with 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
    1 tsp fresh ginger - garlic paste
    1 onion - sliced
    1 tomato - sliced
    2 red chillies
    1 tsp Aachi mutton masala powder
    a pinch turmeric powder
    1/2 tsp white pepper powder
    1 tsp or needed salt
    4 tsp refined oil
    few curry and coriander leaves
    1 cup water

Directions:

    1.Clean the mutton pieces and Keep it aside.
    2.Heat 2 tsp oil in a pressure pan, add the crushed clove + cardamom + cinnamon stick.Then, add the sliced onions,ginger-garlic paste,curry leaves and sliced tomatoes.Saute this for 2 more mins.
    3.Add the mutton pieces and 1 cup water and  the mutton masala powder,turmeric powder and salt.
    4.Mix the pieces well with the spices.
    5.Cover and pressure cook for 12 mins on good flame or upto 5 whistles.
    6.Meanwhile, Saute the Capsicum slices in the remaining 2 tsp oil with a pinch of turmeric,2 red chillies and a pinch of salt.After stirring it for 2-3 mins add the coconut paste and stir it for a min.
    7.Then open the Pressure pan lid and add it to the Capsicum pieces and saute it till it becomes dry or semi-dry - adding coriander leaves and 1/2 tsp white pepper powder and stir-cook for 5 more mins on good flame till oil separates on top.
    8.Very tasty Capsicum flavored mutton is ready to be served with rice,Bread or Indian Bread like chapati etc.

Ezy Sausage 65

I tried this recipe when I had no other Non-Veg food left in the kitchen to accompany Sambar Rice - one fine Day last year.The picture shown below carries the image of Chicken Sausage pieces(non-smoked) after being shallow-fried with selective spices.This can well-replace Chicken in ur diet obviously and even tastes almost like Chicken 65 -if prepared exactly the same way with same ingredients and fresh Sausages.U can have it with Sambar Rice, Curd Rice etc.This can be done in just 6-8 mins. U can do it with 3/4 - 1 tsp Aachi chicken 65 masala (for 4 chicken sausages) with a pinch of salt (very little) for a quickie. U can fry sausages  with sambar masala powder or with chilli powder + turmeric powder + garam masala mix for an easy variation. Try this recipe at home and Enjoy ur Meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Ezy Sausage 65 - Sausage pieces shallow-fried with spices

Ingredients:
4 Chicken Sausages
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of turmeric powder
a pinch of curry masala powder
1/2 tsp Aachi chicken 65 powder
1/4 tsp salt or to taste
2 tsp yoghurt
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
3 tbsp refined oil -for shallow-frying
few lemon wedges

Directions:

1.Clean the Sausages in water and drain the excess water.Cut the sausages into pieces.
2.Add all the ingredients except curry leaves and oil.Mix them well for a min.
3.Heat 2 tbsp oil in a non stick frying pan,add curry leaves and the spices mixed sausage pieces.
4.Shallow fry them or stir-fry them for 2-3 mins till done golden brown on both sides on good flame.
5.Serve with Sambar or Curd rice and lemon wedges - an ideal combination.Enjoy!.Bon Appetit!.

Mutton Spicy Vada( Muttonkari Vadai)

Vada can be made with Lentils,Uraddal,Peanuts, Chickpeas,Spinach,Yam,Raw Banana Flower,Soya Chunks,Paneer and with Mutton,Chicken etc.This Mutton Vada can be taken as a Side-dish with Rice and Sambar or as a Teatime Snack.Very easy to do.No pre-cooking of minced Mutton is required.Try this tasty dish at home and drop ur feedback.Enjoy ur Meal!. Bon Appetit!.

Mutton Spicy Vada - Muttonkari Vadai

Ingredients:

150gm minced mutton -cleaned well with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
70gm split besan dal(pori or pottu kadalai)
2 tbsp besan flour or Aachi Bajji-bonda Mix
1 Onion  - finely chopped
3/4 tsp fennel seeds
10 black pepper corns
1/2 tsp garam masala(or curry masala)
1/2 tsp salt -to taste
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tsp coriander leaves-chopped
200ml refined oil
2 tsp corn flour

Directions:

1.Pulse the minced mutton for 5 secs once without adding water.
2.Take that out and add split besan dal,fennel seeds,curry leaves,pepper-corns,garam masala and salt(without adding water).Mix this well and Pulse this 2-3 times till turns into a fine paste using mixer-grinder.
3.Mix the minced mutton,the pulsed spices,chopped coriander and Curry leaves,chopped onion,besan flour and  corn flour.Mix this well.Shape this into balls and flatten it like vada.
4.Heat oil in a kadai and deep-fry the flattened Mutton Vada till it turns brown(for 2-3 mins/side ) on good flame.
5.Serve this as tea-time snack with tomato ketch-up or as a side-dish for rice with sambar or Rasam or Curd.

Chicken Masala

The appetizing flavor rises from this Chicken Masala makes this dish an irrestible treat to ur tastebuds.Quick and simple is this dish and U can enjoy it whenever U wish to taste this easy Chicken recipe.Enjoy ur Meal!. Bon Appetit!.

Chicken Masala - Chicken Cooked  with spices

Ingredients:

600gms chicken
2 onion-chopped fine
(1 clove,1 cardamom,1 cm cinnamon stick,1 bay leaf)
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp chicken masala powder
1/2 tsp white pepper powder
1 tsp fresh ginger-garlic paste
a pinch of turmeric powder
few chopped curry leaves
few chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp salt
2 tsp refined oil

Directions:
1.Heat oil in a pressure pan and saute clove,bayleaf, cardamom and cinnamon stick.
2.Add chopped onion and curry leaves and saute it for 2 mins till it becomes transparent.
3.Add ginger-garlic paste and saute this for a min or two.
4.Add the cleaned chicken pieces,turmeric powder,chilli powder,chicken masala and salt.Stir-cook for 2 mins.
5.Add 50 ml water and close the pan .Pressure cook upto 4 whistles.
6.Open the lid after the pressure is released and sprinkle the white pepper powder over it and add the chopped coriander leaves.
7.Stir-cook till it becomes dry and serve it with Rice and Rasam or Curd,Pulav,Biryani,Chapati,etc.

Tuna Masala Stirfry

I landed in Dubai this morning for a short visit and had a chance to taste my husband's cooking after three long years(2008).He inspired me to write this Foodblog(I shd thank my close friend Mrs.Havilah Moses and my relations also who stood behind me to do this Blog).My Hubby did a Tuna Stir-fry in just 5-6 mins with less effort and this simple-made stir-fry tasted awesome.Try this Tuna preparation at home alone or with potatoes or with Cauliflower or with peeled peanuts in Step 1 and serve it with Rice and Sambar or Yoghurt or with Bread and Indian Breads.Enjoy ur Meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Tuna Masala Stirfry - Tuna stir-fried with Masala

Ingredients

1 tinned tuna - open the Can and drain it
1 big Onion - finely chopped
1 big tomato - finely chopped
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp Aachi Mutton Masala Powder(or 1/2 tsp any Subji or chilli powder with 1/2 tsp garam masala powder)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
few chopped coriander and curry leaves
2 tsp refined oil

Directions:
1.Heat oil in a Kadai,splutter mustard seeds,chopped onions,curry leaves and half the coriander leaves.Saute this for 2 mins.
2.Add ginger garlic paste,chopped tomatoes and salt and stir-fry for 2 mins.
3.Add the drained tuna with mutton masala and the remaining coriander leaves and stir-fry for 2 more mins.
4.Serve this hot with Rice and Sambar or Yoghurt or Bread or Indian Breads.

Note:
1.U can add chopped potatoes in Step 1 with chopped onion ,add 1/2 tsp coconut oil and stir-fry .
2.If u add chopped Cauliflower in Step 1 with onion add 1/2 tsp saunf and stir-fry.

Egg Omelette Curry

If u love to spend little more time for an egg curry  than going for a plain omelette, this one is an ideal option. If u r trying for an Egg Gravy and u have no- time left for trying the Boiled Egg or Kadai-dropped Curry- then also this one is an ideal option.U can save 7 mins cooking time since the Egg curry done with boiled or dropped egg curry requires more time.To even shorten the time u spend in the kitchen - u can try this curry with plain Omlette (than the one said in Step 1 and 2) done with beaten egg + a pinch of salt.This Omelette Curry (not only saves time but also an egg since it) serves 4. This very tasty omelette curry which needs 12 mins cooking time  and will go with rice,bread slices or Indian Breads.Bon Appetit!

Omelette Curry-Egg Omellete cooked with spices

Ingredients

    3 eggs,beaten
    2 onions, finely chopped
    2 tomatoes,finely chopped
    1 tsp ginger-garlic( freshly ground paste)
    1/2 tsp mustard seeds
    1 sprig curry leaves
    1 tbsp coconutmilk powder-dissolved in 100ml water
    2 green chillies, finely chopped
    1 tsp chilli powder
    1 tsp any subji or mutton masala powder
    1/2 tsp Saunf powder
    2 tbsp oil
    Salt to taste
    1 tsp coriander leaves, finely chopped

Directions

    1.Beat the eggs with green chillies, chopped onion(1 no), 3 curry leaves, little salt and little coriander leaves.
    2.Heat oil in a tawa,pour the beaten egg mixture. cover and cook for 2 minutes and turn the omelette and cook the other side till golden brown in colour.keep it aside. Wrap them with tissue paper so that excess oil is removed from the omlette.Cut them into 2 cm size pieces(10 pieces).
    3.Heat the rest of the oil in the same pan, fry the mustard seeds,curry leaves,the chopped onions,the chopped tomatoes,ginger-garlic paste and needed salt. cook till oil separates.
    4.Add the boiled water and other spices till the gravy thickens and oil separates.
    5.Then add the omelette pieces and cook for 2 more mins.
    6.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice,bread slices or chapati.

Easy Mutton Curry

 A lip-smacking preparation of mutton Curry is given here to try at home.Enjoy the unique taste of this platter of finger-licking mutton with a seasoning of fennel seeds.I just love this simplified way of using minimum spices and still it comes out very delicious.This is a semi-dry preparation.If u need it as gravy then add 3 tbsp ground coconut paste (or 200 ml thick coconut milk and 2 green chillies slit in the middle in the process) and cook till oil separates on top.This serves 4.Enjoy ur meal!.Bon Appetit!.

Easy Mutton Curry - Semi-dry Mutton curry cooked with spices

Ingredients
    300 gm boneless mutton pieces
    2 tsp fennel seeds
    1 big onion pasted
    1 big  tomato pasted
    1/2 tsp chilli powder
    1 tsp mutton masala powder
    1/4 tsp turmeric powder
    1 tsp or needed salt
    1 tbsp refined oil
    400 ml water

Directions
    1.Clean the mutton pieces and Keep it aside.
    2.Heat oil in a pressure pan , add fennel seeds, then onion paste and tomato paste. saute for 2 mins.
    3.Add the mutton pieces and needed water and  add the chilli powder,mutton masala powder,turmeric powder and salt.
    4.Mix the pieces well with the spices.
    5.Cover and pressure cook for 15 mins on good flame or upto 5 whistles.
    6.If u want it dry,then open the pan lid and saute it till it becomes dry.If u need it as gravy then
add 3 tbsp ground coconut paste and cook till oil separates on top.
    7.Very tasty fennel-flavoured mutton is ready to be served with rice or chapati.

Reshmi Kabab

Relish the taste of this ever popular North Indian Kebab.This is effortlessly made and when served this
deliciously additive kebab is a delight.This is easy to make and tastes good.This dish made of chicken (minced) dish made of meat and quickly shallow-fried to a golden colour.Try then don't forget to add your
comments.

Reshmi Kabab - A tender and delicious starter

Ingredients
    100 gm minced chicken
    1 medium sized onions (ground coarsely )
    1 tsp ginger - garlic paste(fresh)
    1 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
    1 tbsp mint leaves (chopped)
    1/2 tsp cumin  seeds
    1 tsp pepper powder
    2 green chillies (ground with 1 tsp fennel seeds)
    2 tbsp split besan dhal powder (pori kadalai powder)
    1 tsp garam masala
    2 eggs (beaten well with salt pepper powder)
    1 tsp salt to taste
    onion slices (for garnishing)
    1 tsp coriander and mints leaves (finely chopped)
    2 tbsp refined oil

Directions
    1.Mix all the masala (except eggs) and the minced chicken well.
    2.Shape this mixture into sausages and dip this in the beaten egg mixture.
    3.Heat oil in a tawa and shallow fry these sausages shaped mixture on both sides.
    4.Garnish with onion slices and coriander - mint leaves.
Note:
You can saute the minced chicken-mixture(except beaten egg) in 2 tsp oil for a min or 2 before shaping them like sausages to improve the taste.Add 3 sambar onions or onion - 1 no.(medium sized) not 2 no.s- ground coarsely and 1 tsp lemon juice(optional) to improve the taste.

Cashew Chicken Gravy

Those who r on Diet - Please Excuse.This rich chicken curry is done without adding chilli powder and coconut.The authour of this tasty surprise is my Hubby.He demonstrated this recipe on a Easter Sunday(2008)-which turned out to be real delight.Those who luv varities can give this taaaasty recipe a try at home.U will LUV the rich and creamy taste of this cashew Chicken.Here is the recipe for u to try at home. Enjoy Cooking!Bon Appetit!.

Cashew Chicken Gravy-Chicken cooked in cashew paste with spices

Ingredients
    200 gm Boneless chicken pieces
    1 onion
    3 green chillies
    1 tsp ginger - garlic fresh paste
    2 tsp lemon juice
    1/2 tsp coriander powder
    50gms cashewnuts(pasted with 2 tsp poppy seeds (soaked for 10 mins))
    1/2 tsp fresh ground spices of 1/2 cm cinnamon stick + star anise -1 cm
    1 tsp salt
    2 cups water
    1 tbsp refined oil - 1 tbsp
for seasoning:
    chopped curry leaves - little
    chopped coriander leaves - little
    chopped onion pieces - little
    1/2 tsp mustard seeds
    5 crushed cashews
    1 tsp refined oil

Directions
    1.Marinate chicken pieces in lemon juice,ginger-garlic paste and salt.
    2.Make a paste of green chillies and onion .
    3.Heat oil in a pan and saute  onion -green chilli paste,ground spice masala,coriander powder,then marinated chicken pieces along with the marinade and saute this for 2-3 mins.
    4.Now,add the cashew paste,few chopped coriander leaves and salt and add water.
    5.Cover the pressure pan and cook upto 4 whistle.turn off the flame and keep aside for 10 mins.
    6.Take a kadai and heat oil,add mustard seeds,chopped onion,crushed cashews,curry leaves and chopped
coriander leaves.
    7.Saute this seasoning well and pour this to the cooked chicken curry and mix well.
    8.Serve hot with rice or idli,dosa,naan,parota and chapati. 

Chicken in Spicy Sauce

This is an easy hotel-taste chicken recipe.U can try this Chicken for variation.Savour the exotic flavour of chicken slices marrinated in a spicy Curry style sauce of fresh spices. and cooked in ( fresh) coconut milk  and spices.Try this at home for a tasty-spicy chicken.U can serve it with steamed plain basmati rice,ghee rice,jeera rice,veg fried rice or bread and Indian breads.Enjoy ur meal!Bon Appetit!.

Chicken in Spicy Sauce - Chicken pieces cooked in spicy sauce

Ingredients
    300 gm chicken-cut into thin boneless slices
    4 garlic cloves + 2 chopped garlic cloves
    1 inch grated ginger
    1 tbsp curry paste (of red chillies -5 no.s with 1 tsp vinegar,2 tbsp roasted peanuts(peeled) and 1/2 tsp salt,4 garlic cloves,ginger and 5 pepper corns)
    1/2 tsp Aachi Chicken Masala or any curry masala powder
    1 tbsp tomato garlic sauce
    2 tsp refined oil
    1 tbsp chopped spring onion
    few thin Capsicum slices
    1 1/2 tsp crushed jaggery or sugar
    100ml thick fresh coconut milk or dissolved coconutmilk powder
    1/2 tsp salt
    few coriander leaves

Directions

    1.Mix ginger-garlic Chilli-Curry paste and rub over the chicken.Set aside for 20 mins.
    2.Heat oil in a pan. Add spring onion and saute for a few seconds.Remove and keep aside.
    3.Saute the marinated chicken pieces for 2-3 mins and add the below ingredients before it changes colour.
    4.Add the the capsicum slices,tomato garlic sauce,washed masala (curry-paste) water,crushed jaggery or sugar,chicken masala or curry masala powder,salt,coriander leaves and coconut milk.

    5.Add the sauteed spring onions and stir well.Cover the pan and cook upto 3 whistle.Turn off the flame.        6.After 10 mins,See if the sauce is too thick,then add little fish sauce(50-100ml) or chicken stock(u can prepare it at home with the remaining chicken pieces with bones) or the second coconutmilk (if u prepared it fresh) and stir-cook till it begins to boil and turn off the flame after a min.

    7.Serve this hot with steamed rice.

Note:
You can get this fish sauce in some supermarkets.U can prepare this sauce at home also.

Fish Sauce Preparation:
2 cups finely cut or minced fish pieces,5 cups water,1 tsp garlic paste,2 tbsp whole black peppercorns,1/2
cup soy sauce,2 tsp lemon juice,2 tbsp vinegar,1 tbsp sugar,1 tsp ginger paste,1/4- tsp chili powder,2 tspsalt. In a large bowl, add 2 cups fish pieces + 5 cups water.Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add garlic paste + peppercorns + soy sauce + lime juice + vinegar + sugar + ginger paste + chili powder+ salt.Bring to a boil, turn heat down to medium,add 2 cups water and cook for 15 minutes.You can adjust the salt.Allow to cool.Strain into a container.