HARIYALI KABAB

HARIYALI KABABS

Kebab is a Middle Eastern dish of pieces of meat, fish, or vegetables roasted or grilled on a skewer or spit originating in the Middle East, and later adopted in Central Asia. In India kababs are loved by many. Hariyali kababs are made by marinating the boneless chicken cubes in yoghurt, mint and few other easily accessible ingredients. For best results marinate the chicken with its masala for long hours, maximum 24 hours not more than that. Do not freeze it, refrigerate it.  Hariyali kabab is quick and simple chicken recipe.

Preparation time 20mins

Marinate 3-12 hours

INGREDIENTS

Boneless chicken 1 kg

Coriander 1 cup

Mint ½ CUP

Thick yoghurt ½ cup

Green chili 3-4

Salt to taste

Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp

Garam masal ½ tsp (optional)

Oil or butter for greasing

Lemon juice 1 tbl sp

Extra Seasoning:

Capsicum ½ cup diced

Tomato ½ cup diced

Garnishing:

Chat masala

Chopped cabbage  

METHOD

STEP 1: Grind together mint, coriander, ginger garlic paste, and chili make a fine paste of it. Mix it with yoghurt, lemon juice and salt, set aside for few mins.

STEP 2: Place the chicken in large bowl, and rub with the mixture. Cover the lid and refrigerate for minimum 3 hour (for best results marinate for 8-10 hours).

STEP 3: Take Bamboo Skewer Stick, Apply some oil coating on the skewer and arrange the chicken, onion and bell pepper alternatively. Spray some oil on top of the arranged chicken.  Now place them in a pre heated grill for about 12- 15mins each side or till they are cooked and coated with slight brown and black spots.

STEP 4: Squeeze some lemon over the grilled chicken and sprinkle some chat masala for that extra flavors. Garnish with finely chopped cabbage and sliced lemon.  

KADAI PANEER

KADAI PANEER

Kadai paneer is a dish of cubed paneer combined with a spices, tomatoes and capsicums. Kadai Paneer is a very popular side dish that is usually served with chapathis or rotis. Kadai Paneer is a simply, mild spicy & flavorful dish.

Preparation time 20 mins

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

Paneer cubes 150 gms

Capsicum ½ a cup (sliced)

Onion 1 small finely chopped

Tomato s 2 medium finely chopped

Oil 1 tbl spn

Butter 1 tsp

Garlic 2 pieces finely chopped

Ginger 1 and ½ inch long (grated)

Chili powder 1 tsp

Turmeric ½ a tsp

Coriander powder ½  tsp

Kasuri methi ½ tsp

Salt to taste

METHOD

STEP 1: Heat oil and butter in a pan add the ginger and garlic sauté for a min.

STEP 2: Add the chopped onions fry them until it turns golden.

STEP 3: Add the chopped tomato, capsicums, salt, chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder and kasuri meethi. Mix all the ingredients. Stir them well, add water is required. Cook them until the oil separates from the masala.

STEP 4: Once the masala is fine cooked add a cup of water, let it come to boil then add your paneer cubes. Cook until the paneer is moist. Turn off the flame ,garnish  it with some lemon slices .Serve hot with rotis.

CHICKEN FRIED RICE

CHICKEN FRIED RICE

Fried rice is made from steamed rice stir-fried in a wok, often mixed with other ingredients, such as eggs, vegetables. Fried rice is most of the time considered a greasy dish, not very healthy, but it can be made with very less oil and without over cooking the veggies. It can be a healthy yet tasty dish. This Quick and Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe is just what you need.

INGREDIENTS

Rice (Basmati rice) 2 cups

Oil 2 tbls sp

Soya sauce 1 tsp

Chili sauce 1 tsp

Pepper 1tsp

Carrot ½ cup finely chopped

Beans 2 tbl sp

Spring onions 2 tbl sp (green leaves 1 tbl sp)

Boiled and shredded chicken 2 tbl sp

1 Egg white scrambled

Capsicum 1 tbl sp

Salt to taste

METHOD

STEP 1: Heat oil in a pan add the sliced spring onions saute

it for a min.

STEP 2: Add the shredded chicken saute for few seconds, do not overcook it.

STEP 3: Add chopped carrots, scrambled egg and beans sauté for some time. Now add soya sauce, chili sauce, salt and pepper powder. Mix all the ingredients finely. Saute for 1 or 2mins.Finally add diced capsicum and spring onions. Add a very little water for the veggies to be cooked.

STEP 4: Now that our veggies our cooked, turn off the stove set aside. On the other side take a large container fill ¾ portion of it with water and add1 tbl sp oil.Set the water for boiling, now add the soaked rice and cook it until the rice is ¾% cooked, strain the rice and keep aside.

STEP 5:Add the cooked rice with the veggies, mix them well. Cover the lid lightly. Cook on a very low heat flame for 5- 7 mins. Garnish it with some spring onions, your chicken fried rice is ready to serve.