CHICKEN TIKKA

required:boneless chicken breast-cut into cubes-580 g,lemon juice-1/2 lime,salt-1/2 tsp or according to taste,greek yoghurt-1&1/2 tbsp,store bought tikka masala pd[rasoi magic]-2 tsp,kashmiri red chilli pd-1&1/2 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,oil-3 tsp
method
put the chicken cubes in a vessel and add all the above ingredients and marinate for 1/2 hour.keep the vessel covered.take a stove top grilling pan and heat it up nicely.put these pieces on the pan distancing them from eachother and grill them on high flame until almost black on the edges.use tongs to keep turning the pieces to brown them evenly.serve hot.

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BRINJAL WITH CURRY POWDER

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required:brinjal-1 big size diced into cubes,uraddal-1&1/2 tsp,chanadal-1 tsp,dry red chillies-4,methi seeds-a pinch,coriander seeds-1&1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,turmeric pd-a pinch,salt-according to taste,hing-2 pinches,oil-1 tbsp
method
dry roast dry red chillies,uraddal,chanadal,methi seeds,coriander seeds,cumin seeds together in a pan until they change colour.grind them into a coarse powder.put the diced brinjal in salted water.heat a pan with oil and add hing.now tip in the brinjal pieces,salt,turmeric pd into the pan after squeezing out water from them.cover and cook for sometime until almost soft on medium flame.lastly add the ground powder and mix well

RAGI OOTHAPPAM

required:ragi flour-2 cups,sour buttermilk,green chillies-3,onion-1 medium finely chopped,coriander- finely chopped,oil-few tsp,salt-according to taste,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
method
soak the ragi flour in sour buttermilk for 4-5 hours at room temperature.the quantity of buttermilk should be just enough to get the dropping consistency.add onion,cumin seeds,green chillies,salt,coriander to the mixture.pour this mixture onto a heated pan and pour oil around the oothappam.cover with a lid and cook.after it's light brown on one side flip and again cook covered.

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MUSHROOM AND SPRING ONION QUESADILLAS

required:garlic cloves-2 finely chopped,red pepper-1 diced,green chillies-4 finely chopped,salt-very little,spring onion-1 bunch finely chopped,mushrooms-250 gm diced,three cheese blend-few handfuls,melted butter-few spoons,tortillas-3 or 4

method
add butter to a pan and tip in garlic.when the garlic slightly changes colour.tip in green chillies,mushrooms,spring onion whites,salt and saute on a high flame until the water dries up.turn off and add red pepper,spring onion greens.when the mixture comes to room temperature add cheese to this.heat a pan and put tortilla on it.when the bottom slightly changes colour flip and put the mixture on it and close.press the tortilla nicely with a spatula fry on both the sides with butter

BROCCOLI AND GREEN PEAS PULAO

required:butter-1 tbsp,broccoli-1 medium size,oil-1 tbsp,green chillies-5 slit,coriander chopped,mint leaves-few,basmathi rice-2&1/2 cups,frozen and thawed green peas-3 handfuls,milk-2&1/2 cups,water-2 cups,salt-according to taste,cloves-8,cardamom-3,cinnamon-2 pieces,bayleaves-2,ginger&garlic paste-2 tsp
method
soak the basmathi rice for 15 min.add butter in a pan and when it melts add broccoli florets with little salt and stir fry.after they slightly soften remove to a plate.in the same pan add the oil and when hot tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon,bay leaves.tip in green chillies,mint,coriander leaves and fry.now add the soaked rice,green peas and fry for a min.add the water,salt and milk and cover until rice is cooked.mix broccoli at last

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CHOCOLATE LASSI

required:rose water-2 tsp,chilled greek yoghurt-6 tbsp,cold milk-1 cup,nutella-2 tbsp,sliced almonds or other toatsed dry fruits,cardamom pd-3 pinches
method
blend rose water,yoghurt,milk,nutella together using a whipper blade and pour into a glass.sprinkle almonds on top

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BLACK BEAN AND CORN QUESADILLAS

required:black beans-1 tin,garlic-1 clove finely chopped,three cheese blend[room temperature]-few handfuls,frozen sweetcorn-1 packet,coriander-little finely chopped,onion-1 small finely chopped,whole grain tortillas-few,taco seasoning-1/2 tsp or according to taste,melted butter-few spoons
method
cook the corn in microwave according to instructions.drain the liquid from the beans and rinse them in colander.put them in a vessel after nicely draining them.add coriander,garlic,taco seasoning,cheese,onion,corn and mix well.put the tortilla on a pan and when it slightly changes colour underneath,flip and put the prepared mixture on one half of the tortilla.close the tortilla and press.fry on both sides by adding butter.later cut them into triangular pieces

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TEMPERED AND SEASONED DOSA

required:rice-2 cups,green chillies-5,salt-according to taste,garlic cloves-4,onion-1 small,soaked chanadal-1 tbsp,oil-2 tsp,beaten rice-2 tbsp,coriander seeds-1 tsp
for tempering:oil-2 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-2 pinches,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
method
soak the chanadal for 2 hours.soak the rice for 3 hours and grind with coriander seeds,beaten rice,green chillies,garlic,onion and water to a pouring consistency.beaten rice should be soaked for 5 min in enough water.
add enough salt,soaked chanadal to this batter. now add the tempering.keep this aside for 15 min and pour a ladle of this batter into a dosa pan and swirl the pan so that it spreads nicely all over the pan.pour half a tsp of oil along the edges and wait until the colour changes and the dosa is crisp.this batter stays good for 3 days in the friz.

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LEMON AND CORN COUSCOUS

required:frozen corn-284 g or 10 oz,lemons-1&1/2 big size,salt-according to taste,water-4 cups,olive oil-2 tsp,garlic cloves-3 finely chopped
method
cook the corn in microwave for 2 min or according to instructions.warm the olive oil and add garlic to the pan.when the garlic is fried; add water,salt to the pan and let the water boil.turn off add couscous,lemon juice,steamed corn and cover until couscous is soft.