Bagare Baingan

{Eggplant in Saucy Tamarind Gravy} Click to enlarge imageThis is another recipe which goes great with Biryani, Bagara khana or even plain rice! There has been many versions of this gravy but I always trust Mommy dearest for the ultimate taste.Ingredients:11-12 eggplants/baingan10 curry leaves1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp salt1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp ginger garlic paste4 tbs dessicated coconut4 tbs til1 handful peanuts1 tsp khash khash1 tsp mustard seeds2 tbs oil1 cup tamarind puree1 large onion, finely sliced1 green chilli, slitCilantro to garnishMethod:Heat oil and fry the onion till crisp and golden brown. Using a slotted spoon...

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Coconut Cilantro Chicken

Click to enlarge imageNow here is one recipe which will undoubtedly make your family drool...an exquisite combination of flavors which will leave you wanting for more. Well I got a little carried away with all that Cilantro :pIngredients:2 lb boneless chicken1 onion1 tsp ginger garlic paste2-3 tsp salt1/2 tsp red chilli powder13.5 oz can coconut milk3 green chilli6 cardamom 1 stick cinnamon1 tsp black cumin seeds1 cup wateralmost 2 bunches of cilantro or moreMethod:Clean the chicken of excess fat and cut into bite size pieces. Chop the onion finely.Heat oil and add the cardamoms, cinnamon and black cumin seeds. Add green chilli and the chopped...

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Lamb in Fragrant Spinach Sauce

Click to enlarge imageI recently bought a cookbook judging merely by its cover, which looked absolutely delish and mouth watering. Now as I was browsing the recipes on my kitchen island, my hubby glanced and said "Another cookbook?" when he actually meant "Oh God another round of experiments". But I quickly put his doubts to rest with this recipe ;p and boy was he happy!The cookbooks a good buy...the collection of recipes is however brief but very precise, delectable and surprisingly easy to make. Here's the cookbook by Mridula Baljekar, from the Food Lovers' Collection.I decided to make the recipe on the cover, although it didn't turn out to...

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Karahi Lamb

Click to enlarge imageThe recipe combines cardamoms and cinnamon with apricots giving a sweet and succelent flavor to the tempering which adds an irresistable touch to the recipe. The list of ingredients can however sound a bit overwhelming but that's the beauty of this gravy.Ingredients:1 lb boneless lamb3/4 cup yogurt1 tbs tomato puree (I used a 5.5 fl oz can of V8 vegetable juice instead)1 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp black cumin seeds2 tsp salt1 tsp ginger garlic paste1 tsp red chilli powder2 tsp oil2 onions, finely chopped2 tbs ghee or butter1 cinnamon stick2 cardamoms5 dried apricots, quarteredCilantro to garnish Method:In a bowl blend V8,...

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Baked Tomato Yogurt Chicken

Click to enlarge imageThis recipe is taken from Mona's Zaiqa, a link to the original recipe can be found hereI must say its super quick, easy and not to forget delicious. The only exception I made was to add the chopped green chilli...it made the chicken very zesty. For people looking for the ingredients, here they are. Ingredients:Chicken: 2 lbs, cut into bite size piecesTomato Paste: 3 tbspOil: 1 tspRed Chilli Powder: 1 tspSalt: 1 tspYoghurt: 2 tbspGinger Garlic paste: 1 tspGaram Masala: 1 tspTurmeric: 1/3 tspGreen chilli: 1, choppedCilantro: as needed, finely choppedMethod:In a flat baking dish mix all the above ingredients, except the cilantro....

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North Indian Vegetable Dish (Sabzi)

Ingredients: Either 1lb. fresh green beans cut into 1" lengths or any other vegetable like cauliflower florets, potatoes or carrots and peas, 1" thick piece of ginger chopped, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1 cup water, 4 tbsp. vegetable oil, 3 tsp. whole cumin seeds, 2 tsp. ground coriander seeds, 2 medium tomatoes peeled (put tomatoes in very hot water for a few seconds, peel off the skin and finely chop), salt and pepper to taste, lemon juice to taste Method: 1. Heat the oil in a wide, heavy ...

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Mutton Biryani

Ingredients: 500g Basmati rice, 1 kg mutton cut in to small pieces, 1/2 cup cashew nuts, 1 cup curd (yoghurt) beaten, 50g butter, 4 boiled eggs, 1/2 cup golden fried sliced onions, 4 tbsp. garlic paste, 4 tbsp. rose water, 4 tbsp. ginger paste, 5 tbsp. oil, 6 red chili, salt to taste, 1 cup sliced onions, 1/2g saffron, 2 tsp. turmeric powder, 4 bay leafs, 2 tbsp. whole garam masala, 4 tsp. garam masala powder, 2 lime juice Method: 1. Cook the rice separately and keep ...

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Spinach Rice

Ingredients: 1 cup rice, 1 big bundle of spinach, 3 green chillies,1/2 cup peas, 7 red chillies, 3 tomatoes, 1 bay leaf, 1 inch piece of cinnamon, 2 cloves, salt to taste, 1/2 cup small onions peeled, 2 tbsp. grated fresh coconut, 1 1/2 tbsp. cashew nuts, 2 tsp. coriander seeds, 3 tbsp. oil Method: 1. Cook rice and allow it to cool. Seperate the grains. 2. Cook peas till soft. 3. Slit green chillies into two. 4. Cut tomatoes as finely as possible. 5. Heat a teaspoon of oil...

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Sweet & Spicy Vegetable Fried Rice

ngredients: 1 kg Basmati rice or long, 20 grams Raisins, 2 dried apricots, 2 walnuts, 20 grams almonds, 2 finely powdered cinnamon sticks, 10-12 cloe, 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder, 250 grams veritcally cut onions, 100 grams finely chopped seedless green pepper, 200 grams finely chopped carrots, 250 grams finely chopped french beans, 10 finely copped garlic petals, 7-8 powdered Black Pepper 1 tbsp. salt, 1 bay leaf, 50 grams fresh coriander leaves, 250 grams, oil, 20 grams sugar Method: 1. Roast rice with...

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BASMATI PULLAO (RICE DISH)

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice picked over, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 medium-size peeled and chopped onion, 2 inch piece of cinnamon stick, 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf crumbled, 1/2 cup cashew nuts 1/4 cup seedless raisins, 1 tsp. salt Method: 1. Wash the rice in several changes of cold water until the water is clear, then cover it with plenty more old water and leave it to soak for 30 minutes. 2. Let the rice drain through a sieve for about 30 minutes. 3. Heat ...

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Egg Rice

Ingredients: 5 eggs, 1/4 kg rice, 2 onions, 1 tsp. jeera, 4 red chillies, salt to taste, corriander leaves, 5 tbsp. oil Method: 1. Cook the rice separately and keep aside. 2. Take a bowl,break the eggs and beat nicely. 3. Take a kadai (or frying dish) and add oil. 3. Add jeera when oil is heated. 4. When jeera splutters add onion and red chillies. 5. When onion turns golden brown colour, add the beaten eggs and salt. Fry thoroughly. 6. Now add...

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Chicken Biryani Indian Recipe Secret Revealed

Your nose picks up a scent and you are stopped in your tracks. You have to know what it is but where is it coming from and what could it be. You must find out, so you just start running until.....Welcome to the Gourmet Indian Series. Today we bring you Chicken Biryani.Ingredients: 8-10 oz basmati rice rinsed 2 tbsp. olive oil,2 chopped onions,2 chopped garlic cloves,1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger,4 boneless skinless chicken breasts,¼ tsp. cayenne pepper,½ tsp. ground cumin,Garnishing: 1 tbsp. fried onions,2 tbsp. toasted flaked almonds,1 tsp. ground coriander,a pinch of nutmeg,¼ tsp. ground cinnamon,¼ tsp. turmeric,6 fl oz natural yogurt,1 tsp. sugar,3 tbsp. raisins or sultanas,salt and black pepper Method: 1. Boil the rice in 3 pts water with a little salt for 8 minutes, stirring once...

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Famous Hyd Biryani

Hyd biryani is special among the worlds best fo...

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