Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Saturday, 11 June 2011

Spice Infused Chicken Curry

A simple and easy fragrant chicken curry infused with spices.






Ingredients:


2 tbsp oil
1 kg chicken (thigh and legs)
1 large onion, chopped finely
1-2 tomatoes, chopped finely
1 green chilli, chopped finely
2 garlic flakes, chopped finely
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1-2 cardamom pods
3-4 peppercorns
2-3 cloves
1/2 tsp whole cumin
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Salt and Pepper for seasoning


Marinade:


2-3 tbsp white vinegar
2-3 cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
2-3 garlic flakes
1/2 inch ginger
1 tsp whole cumin
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
2-3 tbsp tamarind water
2-3 dry red chillies
2 onions, chopped and lightly fried




Method:


1. Blend all the ingredients of the marinade with some water into a paste. Marinade the chicken with this mixture, season and leave for 1-2 hours.


2. In a deep pan, heat oil, add the whole spices, cumin, mustard seeds,bay leaves, garlic and green chilli. Add in the onions and saute till lightly brown.


3. Add the chicken and marinade, stir well. Add enough water depending on the required gravy.


4. When it starts to boil add chopped tomatoes. Cook on a low flame till chicken is tender .


5. Serve with boiled rice.


Tip:


As this dish has vinegar it tastes better if served the next day.

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