Friday, 29 June 2012

MULLANGI(RADISH) CHUTNEY

This is one of my favourite chutney.Mullangi chutney  is a amazing side dish for  dosa,idly,chapathi.

INGREDIENTS

Mullangi(Radish) -2
Onion -1
Tomato-1
Red Chillies-5
Ginger-one small piece
Curry Leaves-5 or 6 leaves
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urad dal-1/2 tsp
Asafoetida-pinch
Oil-required amount
Salt-required amount




METHOD


1.Add oil in the pan,then add chopped  onion,saute it until Onion changes colour.

2.Add finely chopped tomato ,radish to the pan and saute it for nearly 5 minutes.

3.Then add ginger,red chillies,required amount of salt to the pan,mix it evenly.

4.Remove the pan from the stove ,keep it aside and let it cool for some time.

5.Once cooled,grind the contents by adding little amount of water.

6.For Seasoning:Heat oil in the pan,then add mustard seeds,urad dhal,asafoetida,curryleaves for great flavour and add this to the chutney.







Friday, 22 June 2012

MUTTON RASAM

Mutton rasam is the receipe with great flavour,taste and a very nice combination of ingredients.This is the receipe cooked by my husband.I really enjoyed eating this and so much thankful to him for such a wonderful receipe.

Ingredients

Mutton-350 gms
Green Chillies-2
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Pepper- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Garlic -3
Tomato-2 small size
Curry leaves-required amount
Corainder leaves-required amount
Oil-required amount
Salt-required amount



Method

1.Boil Mutton mixed with turmeric powder,Chilli powder  in  a cooker and let it be on the stove for nearly 6-7 whistles.

2.Grind Pepper,Cumin seeds,garlic together into a coarse paste.Keep it aside.

3.Add oil to the pan,when it gets heated add mustard seeds ,chopped tomatoes,green chillies,add garlic-pepper-cumin paste,curry leaves,corainder leaves ,required amount of salt to the pan.

4.Now add boiled mutton to the pan,reduce the flame and let it boil for nearly 10 minutes.

5.Serve it hot with rice,roti or dosa,idly.


CHILLI CHICKEN

Ingredients
Chicken(Boneless & Leg )-300 gms
Chilli Chicken Masala - 2 tsp
Curd- 1 tsp
Salt-required amount





Method


1.Marinate Chicken,Chilli Chicken Masala,Curd,Salt.Mix it well and keep it aside for really half an hour.

2.Add oil to the pan,when it gets heated ,add chicken to it and deep fry until it gets cooked well.

3.Garnish it with Curry leaves(fried) for great flavour.Serve it hot.

GINGER GARLIC CHICKEN

Ingredients

Chicken-300 gms
Ginger-1 big piece&Garlic- 2 pods(crushed together not a fine paste)
Onion finely chopped-1
Tomato finely chopped-1
Green Chillies -2
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Chilli Chicken masala-1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Oil- 1tsp
Curry leaves chpped-required amount
Corainder leaves-required amount
fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
Salt-required amount





Method


1.Add oil to the pan when it gets heated add mustard seeds, fennel seeds,finely chopped onions.Saute it till the onion changes to slight golden-brown colour.

2.Add crushed Ginger-Garlic,Green Chillies,then add chicken to the pan.

3.Toss it for a minute,Then add Turmeric powder,Chilli powder,chilli chicken masala,mix it evenly and then sprinkle litte amount of water to the pan.

4.Reduce the flame,let it boil for nearly half an hour in a low heat.

5.Add required amount of water to the pan if u want loose curry or else sprinkle water.

6.Serve cooked chicken garnishing with  Curry leaves,Corainder leaves chopped.

Monday, 5 March 2012

PEPPER CHICKEN CURRY

Ingredients

Chicken-300 gms
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Aniseeds-1/2 tsp
Onions-2
Tomatoes-2
Coconut(grated)-  3 tsp
Ginger-Garlic paste-2 tsp
Corainder leaves(chopped)-required amount
Curry leaves-required amount
Pepper powder(coarsely grinded)- 1 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
Oil-4 tsp
Salt-to taste


Fry 1 onion,1 Tomato in a oil separately and grind this to a paste.keep it aside



Method

Heat oil in a pan/kadai.Add mustard seeds,aniseeds-when mustard cracks,add finely chopped Onion.Fry it well till it changes golden-brown colour.

Add tomato to the pan,saute it along with the onion.

Now add grinded onion-tomato paste to the pan ,add ginger-garlic paste,mix it well.

Add chicken,Turmeric powder,Chilli powder,hence mix it well.Slow the flame,fry it for 2 mins.

Add 1 cup of water to the pan,salt to taste.Let it boil for 15 mins.

Once the gravy becomes thick,add cocunut paste,pepper powder.

Garnish with coriander leaves and hence ready to serve.

Sunday, 4 March 2012

Egg-Pepper Curry

Ingredients:


Eggs-3
Onions-2
Tomatoes-2
Garlic(crushed into a paste)-2 tsp
Curry leaves-required amount
Mustard-1/2 tsp
Pepper Powder-1 tsp
Chilli Powder-1 tsp
Coriander Powder-2 tsp
Turmeric Powder-pinch
Oil-4 tsp



Method

Boil eggs and cut it into two halves.Keep it aside.

In a kadai/pan,heat 4 tsp of oil.Add mustard,when it cracks add finely chopped onions.Fry it well till it turns golden-brown colour.

Add Tomatoes to the pan,Saute it along with the onions.

Now add garlic paste,curry leaves,mix them well.

Add chilli powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder,salt to taste.Fry till the powders get mixed.

Add little amount of water to the pan,let it boil for 3 mins,then add pepper powder to the pan.

Add boiled eggs to the mixture and boil it for 5 minutes.

Once the gravy becomes thick,it is ready to serve.















Tuesday, 7 February 2012

About Me

This is my first day of  blogging.I am always interested to start a blog like this to share my receipes which i learnt from my mom,books etc,etc...I am not a great cook but not a bad cook....