Green Chicken Karahi

Bored of the same old chicken karahi? Then this recipe ifs for you. really delicious and super quick to make. 

So here goes,

Ingredients:

1 kg Chicken

1 bunch of Coriander leaves

a handful of Mint leaves

6-7 Green chilies (add more if you want a little more heat)

2-3 cloves of Garlic

1 tbsp of Coriander seeds

1 tbsp of Cumin Seeds

1 tbsp of dried Kasuri Methi

1 tbsp of Ginger Garlic Paste

1-2 tsp of Black Pepper (freshly crushed if possible)

1 cup of beaten Yogurt

1/4 tsp of Garam Masala

Julienne Ginger for garnish.

Roast Cumin and Coriander seeds till they are fragrant. Crush coarsely in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Keep aside.

Blend together coriander leaves, mint, Green chilies and garlic cloves with a little bit of water to make a paste. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a wok and fry ginger garlic paste till fragrant than add chicken,

kasuri Methi and half of coriander cumin mix. Fry on high heat till the chicken changes color.

Than add the blended coriander mixture, salt, black pepper, and the remaining ground cumin and zeera.

Cook till the oil separates, about 10-15 minutes.

Add yogurt and cook on high flame till desired consistency. I kept the gravy to a minimal.

Sprinkle Garam masala, julienne ginger and chopped chilies. Cover for 5 minutes on low flame.

Serve with naan.

Enjoy!

[Guest Post] Malpua

So a few days ago a very sweet aunty Zeenat approach me and asked if I would post her recipes on my blog. I said yes the very instant, how could I say no to tried and tested traditional family recipes?

I'll be sharing her recipes on my blog from now on. I will also be trying her recipes myself and will update the posts with my attempts. 

So the first recipe that she wants to share is Malpua. 

Ingredients:

1/2 to 3/4 cup of Suji (semolina)

1 cup of Atta

Sugar according to taste (enough to sweeten)

1 egg

Water to soak in for semi-thick consistency

Method:

Soak suji, atta and sugar in water overnight for semi thick consistency.

Add egg and whisk in the morning before frying.

Take oil in frying pan, heat, take ladle and pour till a circle of batter forms in frying pan when golden brown turn side when both sides are golden brown it is ready to eat.

relish with Balai mixed with honey

Recipe Courtesy : Zeenat Hussain