Never like before – Chicken Keema YUMMY!!

Ingredients:

Minced Chicken – 500 grams
Onion – 2 (finely chopped)
Tomatoes – 2 (finely chopped)
Ginger-Garlic Paste – 2 teaspoons
Green Chilies – 2 (finely chopped)
Red Chili Powder – 1 teaspoon
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Powder – 1 teaspoon
Garam Masala Powder – 1 teaspoon
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
Oil – 2 tablespoons
Hung Curd – 1 cup
Salt – to taste
Fresh Coriander Leaves – a handful (chopped)
Water – 1/2 cup
Instructions:

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, and add the cumin seeds. Wait for them to splutter.

Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add the ginger-garlic paste to the pan and sauté for another minute until the raw smell is gone.

Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies to the pan, mix well, and cook until the tomatoes are soft.

Now, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook for another minute.

Add the minced chicken to the pan and mix well. Cook until the chicken changes color.

Add the salt and water to the pan, curd, cover it, and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the chicken is fully cooked, add the garam masala powder and mix well.

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan, rice, or your choice of bread.

Enjoy your Chicken Keema!

DAHI WAALE ALOO (POTATO IN CURD GRAVY)

INGREDIENTS:

curd or yogurt beaten1  Cup asafoetida (Heeng)2 pinches
red chilli powder1 tsp. curry leaves1 stalk
saltTo Taste coriander leaves choppedfor garnish
Dhania powder1/2 tsp water1 Cup
Turmeric powder1/4 tsp. ginger, garlic grated1/2 tsp each
garam Masala1/4 tsp. green chillies slit3
cumin1tsp wheat flour1/4 tsp
mustard seeds1tsp cooking Oil1tbsp
Medium potatoes boiled & peeled3   

METHOD:

  1. Cut potatoes into big pieces. Mash 3-4 pieces fine with hand. Keep both aside.
  2. Mix all the dry masala in 1/4 cup water.
  3. Heat oil. Add the seeds (cumin and mustard). When they splutter, add ginger-garlic, chilli and curry leaves.
  4. Add the masala mixture and fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Add beaten curd and fry for 5 minutes or till the curd loses its whiteness. Stir continuously after adding curd.
  6. Add the remaining water and all the potato and flour. Stir well. Boil and simmer for 10 minutes or till gravy thickens
  7. Garnish with chopped coriander.

Serve hot with lacha paranthas OR rice.

RESULT:

Makai Di roti Te…

well..rhythm goes well with Sarson ka saag. A rarely known and tried combination is with shalgam (turnip) masala (semi-dry).
Its sweet and salty, tangy tomatoes make the taste happen!

Had an amazing dinner!
A must try…

Shalgam, also known as turnip, is a root vegetable popular in various cuisines. Here’s a simple recipe for Indian-style Shalgam Sabzi:

Ingredients:

  1. Shalgam (Turnip) – 500 gm, peeled and cubed
  2. Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped
  3. Green chili – 2, chopped
  4. Ginger – 1 inch, grated
  5. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  6. Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
  7. Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  8. Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
  9. Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
  10. Salt – as per taste
  11. Fresh coriander leaves – for garnish
  12. Oil – 2 tbsp

Steps:

  1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
  2. Add chopped onions, green chilies, and grated ginger to the pan. Saute until onions turn golden brown.
  3. Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Stir well and cook for a minute.
  4. Add the cubed turnips, and mix well so that they are coated with the spices.
  5. Season with salt and cover the pan. Cook on a low flame for about 15-20 minutes, or until the turnips become tender. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  6. Once the turnips are cooked, add garam masala and mix well.
  7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

This simple, comforting Shalgam Sabzi goes amazing with makai ki roti and ghee Jaggery . It’s a great way to incorporate this nutritious vegetable into your diet.