IngredientsMarinade:4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut in kebab size pieces1/2 cup whole milk plain yogurt, beaten1/2 teaspoon saffron strands, crushed1 teaspoon garam masala powder1 teaspoon paprika powder IF YOU LIKE IT VERY HOT, THEN ADD 1/2 tsp cayenne powder1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 teaspoon salt1.5 cups tomato puree1/4 cup cashew nuts1/4 cup almonds1 jalapeno, finely chopped1 star anise2 bay leaves3-4 cloves3 green cardamoms, crushed partially1 tablespoon cumin seeds1 tablespoon coriander powder1/2 cup pomegranate juice1/2 cup pomegranate4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish1/4 cup oilInstructionsMix in the marinade ingredients in a bowl and set aside for atleast 1 hour in the refrigerator, 3 hours is preferred.Meanwhile, take cashew nuts and almonds and soak in half cup water for 30 minutes. Blend...
Ingredients1 lb baby potatoes (skin-on), washed and cooked in the microwave until mostly cooked (about 15 minutes), depends on your microwave powerHandful of cashew nuts, soaked in half cup water for about an hour1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 large red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup vegetable / canola / peanut oil1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves, finely crushed1.5 cups tomato pureeSalt to tasteInstructionsHeat oil in a 5 qt saute pan over medium heat and saute onions for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown in color. Stir frequently.Add ginger garlic paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring every minute.Puree onions, cashew nuts using tomato puree and bring it back to the saute pan.Add the powdered...
Just a couple of days ago was Janmashtami (Lord Krishna's birthday), so I decided to make this sweet and offer him. I remember that a few years ago, I was in Vrindavan and Mathura, places where Lord Krishna was born and grew up, and I was not able to see the temple then, as the doors were shut in the afternoon. That trip is still due...hopefully some day in the near future I will go back...Ingredients4 cups chick pea flour, sifted1.25 cups warm ghee2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon cardamom powder15 cashewnuts, roughly choppedInstructionsIn a wide saute pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add chick pea flour and saute for about 20 - 25 minutes on medium low heat, stirring constantly....
Ingredients1 cup toor dal (yellow split pea), soaked in double the water for an hour1 tsp turmeric powder1 jalapeno, finely chopped1 tablespoon black mustard seeds1 tablespoon cumin seeds10 curry leaves, torn into 2 OPTIONAL2 tablespoons fresh minced ginger2 tablespoon fresh coconut or 1/2 cup light coconut milk2 tablespoons ghee2 tablespoons chopped cilantroSalt to tasteInstructionsPressure cooked soaked dal (along with its water in which it has been soaked) in 2 cups additional water, turmeric and jalapeno. 3 whistles in a pressure cooker would work. Let the pressure cooker cool, this will take about 15 minutes.In the meanwhile, in a small pan, heat ghee over medium heat.When the ghee is hot, add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Once the crackling...
This is a simple Shrimp Pulao that Mummy makes on special occassions, I have seen many complicated shrimp pulaos but personally I like this the best. It is easy and is a great way to please family!IngredientsMarinade1 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined (16 - 20 count)6 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 large egg, beaten1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed 3 times in cold running water, drained1 cup red onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons ghee / unsalted butter6 cloves1 tablespoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder2 bay leaves, dried1 large potato, cut in wedgesSalt to tasteInstructionsIn a mixing bowl, mix in the marinade ingredients and set aside.Heat ghee over medium heat in a wide bottom pot, preferably 4 - 5 qt pot....
