Steamed Chicken
Ingredients:
1-1/2 kg chicken, cut into eight pieces2 tsp red chilli powder¼ cup dried plum3 tbsp vinegar2 cups yoghurt3-4 green chillies chopped2 tsp all spices1-1/2 tbsp lemon juice1-1/2 tsp cumin seed ground and roastedOil for fryingSalt to taste
Method:
Make slits in chicken pieces and marinate them with salt and vinegar.
Set them aside for an hour.
Heat oil and deep-fry the chicken till golden brown.
Mix all the ingredients and rub it thoroughly all over the chicken pieces.
Steam them in a double boiler over medium heat for an hour.
Serve with tomato ketchup and French fries
Saturday, 23 June 2007
Garnishes from sooraj
Konchu Ularthiyathu Scampi- 3 no., Onion, chopped- 100 g, Garlic, sliced- 30 g, Green chilly, chopped- 30 gGinger , julienne- 25 g, Curry leaves- a few Tomato, chopped- 50 g,Kashmiri chilly powder-20 g,Coriander powder- 10 g, Turmeric powder-5 g,Garam masala powder- 5 gFennel powder- 5 g, Coconut oil- 50 मल
1। Shell, de vein and clean the prawns.2. In a pan, heat the coconut oil, add ginger juliennes, chopped green chillies and curry leaves. Add the chopped onion and saute till golden brown. 3. Add the chopped tomatoes, chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and the fennel powder. Saute and cook till well done.4. Add the prawn and mix it along with the above mixture and cook. 5. Finish by adding a pinch of garam masala powder. Serve hot.
Masala Grilled Fish Fresh fish fillet- 2 no।For the marinade:Turmeric powder- 5 g, Kashmiri Chilly paste- 80 g, Curry leaves- a few Coriander powder-20 g, Vinegar- 15 ml, Chopped shallots- 10 g, Egg- 1 no., Crushed black pepper- 5 gGinger garlic paste- 10 g, Salt- to taste, Coconut oil- 40 ml,Method 1. Mix together all the ingredients together mentioned for the marinade till it forms into a thick paste.2. Apply this marinade on the fish fillet and grill it on a griddle. 3. Cook till the fish gets cooked and becomes little crisp.4. Serve hot with some lemon wedges. Paneer Shabnam Cottage cheese- 500 g, Capsicum- 100 g, Onion-80 g, Tomatoes -100 g. Jeera- 3 gGinger-10 g, Garlic-10 g, Garam masala powder- 3 g, Chopped coriander- 10 g, Salt to tasteOil-10 mlMethod 1.Heat oil in a pan, add jeera and allow it to crackle. 2.Add the chopped ginger and garlic and saute. 3. Add the onions, capsicum, tomatoes and cottage cheese. Cook well.4. Add the garam masala powder, salt and coriander leaves and cook. 5. Once the tomatoes are fully cooked, serve hot. Grilled Chicken with Garlic Mash and Balsamic Onions Chicken breast- 2 no.,Garlic, chopped- 5 g, Potatoes, mashed- 50 g, Onions, sliced-15 gBalsemic vinegar- 5 ml, Butter- 10 g, Cream- 10 ml, Salt to taste, Crushed pepper-5 gParsley a sprig, Sugar- 5 gMethod 1.Marinate the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Apply butter on a griller and grill the chicken breast till it cooks. 2.Melt a little butter in a pan and add the chopped garlic. Add the mashed potatoes and mix well. 3. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Add cream and remove from flame. 4. Melt the remaining butter in a pan and add the sliced onions and saute.5. Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt and cook till onions are soft. 6. In a plate put the mashed potatoes in the centre and arrange the chicken breast on top. 7. Put the balsamic onions on top of the chicken and serve garnished with a sprig of parsley.Karikku Pudding Egg yolks-4 no., Sugar- 40 g, Milk-125 ml, Gelatin- 15 g, Coconut milk- 125
ml
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method
Whipped cream- 100 g, Scrapings of tender coconut 50 gMethod 1. Cream the egg yolks and sugar together till it becomes fluffy. 2. Add hot milk to the creamed egg yolk and sugar and mix well. 3. Cook this mixture in a double boiler till it becomes thick. 4. Melt the soaked gelatin in a double boiler. 5. Add the melted gelatin in a stream and fold into the custard and cool the mixture. 6. Add the coconut milk and strain the liquid.7. Fold in the whipped cream and finally add the scrapings and put it in the moulds. 8. Keep it in refrigerator for one hour till the pudding sets. 9. Serve the pudding garnished with pineapple slices and chocolate sauce.
1। Shell, de vein and clean the prawns.2. In a pan, heat the coconut oil, add ginger juliennes, chopped green chillies and curry leaves. Add the chopped onion and saute till golden brown. 3. Add the chopped tomatoes, chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and the fennel powder. Saute and cook till well done.4. Add the prawn and mix it along with the above mixture and cook. 5. Finish by adding a pinch of garam masala powder. Serve hot.
Masala Grilled Fish Fresh fish fillet- 2 no।For the marinade:Turmeric powder- 5 g, Kashmiri Chilly paste- 80 g, Curry leaves- a few Coriander powder-20 g, Vinegar- 15 ml, Chopped shallots- 10 g, Egg- 1 no., Crushed black pepper- 5 gGinger garlic paste- 10 g, Salt- to taste, Coconut oil- 40 ml,Method 1. Mix together all the ingredients together mentioned for the marinade till it forms into a thick paste.2. Apply this marinade on the fish fillet and grill it on a griddle. 3. Cook till the fish gets cooked and becomes little crisp.4. Serve hot with some lemon wedges. Paneer Shabnam Cottage cheese- 500 g, Capsicum- 100 g, Onion-80 g, Tomatoes -100 g. Jeera- 3 gGinger-10 g, Garlic-10 g, Garam masala powder- 3 g, Chopped coriander- 10 g, Salt to tasteOil-10 mlMethod 1.Heat oil in a pan, add jeera and allow it to crackle. 2.Add the chopped ginger and garlic and saute. 3. Add the onions, capsicum, tomatoes and cottage cheese. Cook well.4. Add the garam masala powder, salt and coriander leaves and cook. 5. Once the tomatoes are fully cooked, serve hot. Grilled Chicken with Garlic Mash and Balsamic Onions Chicken breast- 2 no.,Garlic, chopped- 5 g, Potatoes, mashed- 50 g, Onions, sliced-15 gBalsemic vinegar- 5 ml, Butter- 10 g, Cream- 10 ml, Salt to taste, Crushed pepper-5 gParsley a sprig, Sugar- 5 gMethod 1.Marinate the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Apply butter on a griller and grill the chicken breast till it cooks. 2.Melt a little butter in a pan and add the chopped garlic. Add the mashed potatoes and mix well. 3. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Add cream and remove from flame. 4. Melt the remaining butter in a pan and add the sliced onions and saute.5. Add the balsamic vinegar, sugar and a pinch of salt and cook till onions are soft. 6. In a plate put the mashed potatoes in the centre and arrange the chicken breast on top. 7. Put the balsamic onions on top of the chicken and serve garnished with a sprig of parsley.Karikku Pudding Egg yolks-4 no., Sugar- 40 g, Milk-125 ml, Gelatin- 15 g, Coconut milk- 125
ml
,
method
Whipped cream- 100 g, Scrapings of tender coconut 50 gMethod 1. Cream the egg yolks and sugar together till it becomes fluffy. 2. Add hot milk to the creamed egg yolk and sugar and mix well. 3. Cook this mixture in a double boiler till it becomes thick. 4. Melt the soaked gelatin in a double boiler. 5. Add the melted gelatin in a stream and fold into the custard and cool the mixture. 6. Add the coconut milk and strain the liquid.7. Fold in the whipped cream and finally add the scrapings and put it in the moulds. 8. Keep it in refrigerator for one hour till the pudding sets. 9. Serve the pudding garnished with pineapple slices and chocolate sauce.
LOW-CARB RECIPES
Carbohydrates turn into glucose as they enter the bloodstream. So if you consume excess amounts of carbohydrates, your blood sugarlevels increase and in turn your pancreas release insulin.Excess carbohydrates are stored as body fat. By limiting the amount of carbohydrates you consume your body is forced to use it's stored fat as fuel. Since this is a simple process and easy to follow, most people are successful with this diet.The diet is not very hard to follow. If you can count to 20 you can handle a Low Carbohydrate diet. It's mostly just a matter of reading nutritional labels and keeping track of the amount of carbohydrates that you have allowed yourself on the diet.The beauty of this diet is that you decide when and how often you eat. You should try to have at least 3 healthy meals a day, but with today's schedules that is not always practical. Many find good results with eating small low carbohydrate meals throughout the day and staying away from large meals in the later evening.In a low carb diet the only thing that is forbidden are products containing white flour or sugar. Lack of carbohydrates can lead to decreased energy and weakness, so one has to ensure that while you are are on a low carb diet, you boy is still receiving all the nutrients.
Salad Bowl Ingredients: 200 gm sliced lotus stem 1 tbsp corn flour oil for deep frying 3 tbsp grated raw mango 2 tbsp grated carrot 1 tbsp raisins 3 shredded pineapple slices 2 tbsp chopped mint 2 chopped green chillies Dressing 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp lemon juice
Grilled Paneer with Orange Marinade
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cubed paneer Marinade1 orange grated rind and juice 3 tbsp olive/salad oil 2 tbsp white wine/extra orange juice 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp snipped spring onion tops 1 tbsp chopped corianderMethod: For the marinade, combine all ingredients and pour over the paneer. Set aside for half an hour.
Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken-boneless, cooked and diced1/4 cup mayonnaise sauce2 tbsp cream1/4 cup cabbage-chopped2 tbsp tomato ketchup1 tsp chilli saucelettuce leavesspring onions-for garnishMethod: When the chicken is cold, mix together with the rest of the ingredients, except the lettuce leaves. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving dish, and arrange the chicken on top, garnishing with the spring onions. Chill and serve.
Palak Paneer
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pureed spinach 500 gm paneer-cubed and lightly fried 1/4 cup oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 bay leaf1 tsp finely chopped ginger1 tsp finely chopped garlic1/2 cup onions-grated1 cup tomatoes-chopped fine2 tsp salt1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp powdered red pepper1 tsp powdered coriander seedsMethod: Heat oil and add cumin, when it splutters, add bay leaf, ginger and the garlic, and saute till a light brown. Add onions and saute till a golden brown, then add tomatoes and stir fry over medium heat. When fat separates, add the salt, garam masala and the red pepper and stir till well mixed. Add spinach and saute for 2-3 minutes and add paneer. Turn around a few times and serve hot.
Kalmi Kabab
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken broiler-skinned and cut into 8-10 pieces1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tbsp salt1 cup yogurt-placed in a colander to drain out excess water2 cloves1/2 tsp cinnamon-broken1/2 tsp black cumin-roasted and powdereda large pinch of saffron2 tbsp sour lime juice 1/4 cup refined flour1 egg slightly beaten1 large onion sliced into rings1 tbsp chopped mint for garnish1 lemon cut into wedgesMethod: Wash the chicken, wipe dry, prick in 2-3 places and mix all the ingredients, except those for garnishing, and let marinate for 2-3 hours.Just before serving, place on a drip tray and grill till light brown, or bake in a hot oven for 15-20 minutes. Of course if you can cook it in a tandoor, it is even better. A drip-tray is essential, because the drippings should have a means of escape, other wise the chicken will be soggy.Serve, garnished with onion rings, mint and lemon wedges.
Grilled Chicken
Ingredients: 220 gm chicken breast with skin2 gm crushed black pepper4 gm salt15 gm grated onion3 gm mustard paste30 ml olive oil7 pieces black olive, stoned and choppedSauce20 gm butter30 gm shallot gratedsalt and black pepper to season60 ml red wineMethod: In a bowl, mix olive, grated onion, ginger, pepper and salt. Whip into a thick mixture.Pour over chicken and allow it to stand for 1-2 hours. Grill.For the sauce, heat the butter in a pan, add shallots and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.Add red wine and cook over slow heat until the wine is reduced to half.Season with salt and pepper.
Salad Bowl Ingredients: 200 gm sliced lotus stem 1 tbsp corn flour oil for deep frying 3 tbsp grated raw mango 2 tbsp grated carrot 1 tbsp raisins 3 shredded pineapple slices 2 tbsp chopped mint 2 chopped green chillies Dressing 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp lemon juice
Grilled Paneer with Orange Marinade
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cubed paneer Marinade1 orange grated rind and juice 3 tbsp olive/salad oil 2 tbsp white wine/extra orange juice 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp snipped spring onion tops 1 tbsp chopped corianderMethod: For the marinade, combine all ingredients and pour over the paneer. Set aside for half an hour.
Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken-boneless, cooked and diced1/4 cup mayonnaise sauce2 tbsp cream1/4 cup cabbage-chopped2 tbsp tomato ketchup1 tsp chilli saucelettuce leavesspring onions-for garnishMethod: When the chicken is cold, mix together with the rest of the ingredients, except the lettuce leaves. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving dish, and arrange the chicken on top, garnishing with the spring onions. Chill and serve.
Palak Paneer
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pureed spinach 500 gm paneer-cubed and lightly fried 1/4 cup oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 bay leaf1 tsp finely chopped ginger1 tsp finely chopped garlic1/2 cup onions-grated1 cup tomatoes-chopped fine2 tsp salt1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp powdered red pepper1 tsp powdered coriander seedsMethod: Heat oil and add cumin, when it splutters, add bay leaf, ginger and the garlic, and saute till a light brown. Add onions and saute till a golden brown, then add tomatoes and stir fry over medium heat. When fat separates, add the salt, garam masala and the red pepper and stir till well mixed. Add spinach and saute for 2-3 minutes and add paneer. Turn around a few times and serve hot.
Kalmi Kabab
Ingredients: 1 kg Chicken broiler-skinned and cut into 8-10 pieces1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tbsp salt1 cup yogurt-placed in a colander to drain out excess water2 cloves1/2 tsp cinnamon-broken1/2 tsp black cumin-roasted and powdereda large pinch of saffron2 tbsp sour lime juice 1/4 cup refined flour1 egg slightly beaten1 large onion sliced into rings1 tbsp chopped mint for garnish1 lemon cut into wedgesMethod: Wash the chicken, wipe dry, prick in 2-3 places and mix all the ingredients, except those for garnishing, and let marinate for 2-3 hours.Just before serving, place on a drip tray and grill till light brown, or bake in a hot oven for 15-20 minutes. Of course if you can cook it in a tandoor, it is even better. A drip-tray is essential, because the drippings should have a means of escape, other wise the chicken will be soggy.Serve, garnished with onion rings, mint and lemon wedges.
Grilled Chicken
Ingredients: 220 gm chicken breast with skin2 gm crushed black pepper4 gm salt15 gm grated onion3 gm mustard paste30 ml olive oil7 pieces black olive, stoned and choppedSauce20 gm butter30 gm shallot gratedsalt and black pepper to season60 ml red wineMethod: In a bowl, mix olive, grated onion, ginger, pepper and salt. Whip into a thick mixture.Pour over chicken and allow it to stand for 1-2 hours. Grill.For the sauce, heat the butter in a pan, add shallots and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.Add red wine and cook over slow heat until the wine is reduced to half.Season with salt and pepper.
NEW 7 WONDERS
Members of World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) place a giant faucet near the statue of Christ the Redeemer, at Corcovado mountain, to commemorate the World Environment Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 5, 2005. Christ the Redeemer is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
The ruins of Peru's famed Machu Picchu are seen in this July, 2006, file photo. Machu Picchu is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world as a massive poll enters its final month with votes already cast by more than 50 million people, organizers say. The seven winners will be announced July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.
People relax on the grass as a child paddles in a fountain of the Trocadero gardens, in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris, March 20, 2005. The Eiffel Tower is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
This is an undated aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The Colosseum is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world as a massive poll enters its final month with votes already cast by more than 50 million people, organizers say.
Marathon runners inspect the route for the eighth Great Wall Marathon, at the Great Wall of China in Kuaihuolin, China, May 17, 2007. The Great Wall of China is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
A woman walks in front of the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza near the town of Valladolid, southern Mexico, Feb. 27, 2007. Chichen Itza is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
Two tourists ride camels past the Treasury, al-Khazneh in Arabic, the famous Petra monument that is carved out of solid rock from the side of a mountain and stands over 40 meters high the first monument seen at end of the Siq, a 1.5 kilometers path that narrows to about five meters (16 feet) with walls towering over 200 meters (656 feet) overhead, May 16, 2007. Petra is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
Stage actors dressed as Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan, right, and Queen Mumtaz Mahal pose during the opening ceremony of the 350th anniversary of the construction of the Taj Mahal, background, in Agra, India, Sept. 27, 2004. The Taj Mahal was constructed from 1632 to 1654 by Shah Jahan for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world as a massive poll enters its final month.
Members of World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) place a giant faucet near the statue of Christ the Redeemer, at Corcovado mountain, to commemorate the World Environment Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, June 5, 2005. Christ the Redeemer is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
The ruins of Peru's famed Machu Picchu are seen in this July, 2006, file photo. Machu Picchu is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world as a massive poll enters its final month with votes already cast by more than 50 million people, organizers say. The seven winners will be announced July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal.
People relax on the grass as a child paddles in a fountain of the Trocadero gardens, in front of the Eiffel tower in Paris, March 20, 2005. The Eiffel Tower is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
This is an undated aerial view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. The Colosseum is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world as a massive poll enters its final month with votes already cast by more than 50 million people, organizers say.
Marathon runners inspect the route for the eighth Great Wall Marathon, at the Great Wall of China in Kuaihuolin, China, May 17, 2007. The Great Wall of China is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
A woman walks in front of the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza near the town of Valladolid, southern Mexico, Feb. 27, 2007. Chichen Itza is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
Two tourists ride camels past the Treasury, al-Khazneh in Arabic, the famous Petra monument that is carved out of solid rock from the side of a mountain and stands over 40 meters high the first monument seen at end of the Siq, a 1.5 kilometers path that narrows to about five meters (16 feet) with walls towering over 200 meters (656 feet) overhead, May 16, 2007. Petra is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world.
Stage actors dressed as Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan, right, and Queen Mumtaz Mahal pose during the opening ceremony of the 350th anniversary of the construction of the Taj Mahal, background, in Agra, India, Sept. 27, 2004. The Taj Mahal was constructed from 1632 to 1654 by Shah Jahan for his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world as a massive poll enters its final month.
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