CAJUN CHICKEN

required:garlic powder-3 tsp,onion powder-3 tsp,cumin powder-2 tsp,red chilli powder-2 tsp,italian seasoning-3 tsp,sweet or smoked paprika powder-3 tsp,black pepper powder-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,oil-3 tbsp,chicken-150 lbs

method

cut boneless thigh pieces into small pieces.mix with all the above ingredients and put in a ziplock bag.with the help of a dough rolling pin try to break down the chicken.marinate for 3- 4 hours covered in the friz.

cook them in a preheated oven or airfryer at 400 F.keep checking and turn off when the chicken is cooked

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YELLOW CUCUMBER AND MUSHROOM CURRY

required:mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,1 small onion-finely chopped,green chilli-1 slit,turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,cucumber diced-300g,mushrooms button-250 g blanched,warm water-1 cup,ginger&garlic paste[optional]-1/2 tsp,cream-optional,curry leaves-few

method

deseed the cucumber and remove any pulp underneath,if the seeds are bitter.take a pan and pop the mustards.tip in cumin seeds,onion,green chilli,turmeric pd,curry leaves,ginger&garlic paste one after the other.when the onion sweats add cucumber,red chilli pd and saute for a min.add the mushrooms and cover.after a min add water and cover until the vegetables are cooked.lastlly serve with cream

 

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STUFFED DATES

required: mejdool dates-few,cream cheese,readymade caramel sauce,pecans or anyother dry fruits.

method

cut the mejdool dates.open them and flatten them so that they sit on the plate.fill them up with cream cheese.top them with chopped pecans.drizzle caramel sauce on top

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EGGPLANTS IN PEANUT SAUCE

required: brinjal-1/2 kg,tomatoes-2 finely chopped,oil-2 tbsp,roasted peanuts-2 handfuls,water-250 ml,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,garlic cloves-2,oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,onion-finely chopped-3/4 th cup,curry leaves-1 sprig

method

grind the peanuts with garlic and little water.dice the brinjal.put them simultaneously in salted water.heat a pan with oil and pop the mustards.tip in cumin seeds,onion,curry leaves,turmeric pd and fry until the onion sweats.then add the tomatoes and keep covered.when the tomatoes are half cooked add the brinjal which is squeezed from water.add salt and cover until the brinjal is soft.now add the peanut milk,red chilli pd and the remaining water.cover until the garlic is cooked.

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GREEN PEAS MASALA

required:bay leaf-1/2,clove-1,cinnamon-a small piece,onion-2 handfuls finely chopped,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-a pinch,garam masala pd-1/4 th tsp,water-1 cup,fresh peeled green peas-283 g,oil-1 2 tbsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp

method

heat the oil and tip in bayleaf,clove,cinnamon.as soon as they change colour put the onions,salt,turmeric pd in and fry until tanslucent.add ginger&garlic paste and saute until the raw smell disappears.add the green peas and stir fry for a minute.tip in red chilli pd,garam masala and add water and cover until the peas are cooked

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SWEETPOTATO SOUP

required:garlic clove-1 fnely chopped,finely chopped green chilli-1,cabbage-thinly sliced 2 handfuls, red onion thinly sliced-1 handful, green beans-4 finely sliced,tomato -1 finely chopped,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-2 pinches,butter-1 tbsp,olive oil-2 tsp,water-1/2 lt,purple sweet potato-1&1/2 cups boiled and mashed

method

take a thick bottomed pan and add butter,olive oil.immediately put garlic,green chilli.when the garlic smell emanates put onion,cabbage,green beans and stir fry. when the onion sweats;tip in the tomato,salt and cook until tomato is mushy.add the red chilli pd,sweet potato and mix well.pour water and cook until all the flavours are mixed well and blend with a hand blender.also cheese can be added to this.

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PANEER AND RADISH GREENS PAKODA

required:paneer-50 g,green chillies-3,chickpea flour-1 cup,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,white radish-1 medium size,oil-to feep dry,salt-to taste

method

peel and grate the radish.wash and finely chop the radish greens.also grate the paneer. egg can also be substituted instead of paneer.mix everything well with salt,cumin,green chillies,red chilli pd and lastly chickpea flour.drop the mixture slowly into the moderately heated oil by seperating the mixture with fingers.fry until golden

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