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!!!

Monday, 18 July 2011

Steve's Chicken Sukha





Ingredients


2 tbsp oil
1 kg chicken, medium pieces
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste
2 large red onions, chopped
2 green chillies, chopped finely
3-4 flakes of garlic, chopped finely
1.5 inch ginger, chopped finely
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp south indian curry powder ( alternatively use any curry powder)
10-15 curry leaves
2 cinnamon sticks
3-4 peppercorns
3-4 tbsp dessicated coconut
4-5 tbsp freshly chopped coriander
2-3 tbsp tomato ketchup
Salt & Freshly ground pepper 


Method:


1. Marinate chicken with ginger/garlic paste and salt.Leave overnight or atleast for 30 minutes.


2. Heat oil in a pan, add cinnamon stick, peppercorns,ginger/garlic, green chillies and curry leaves. After a few minutes add the onions and cook until golden brown.


3. Add the turmeric,chilli powder, coriander powder and curry powder. Stir and cook for few minutes.


4. Add the chicken and mix until well coated with the masala mix. Cook for 5-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid burning and sticking to bottom of the pan. Season with Salt & Pepper.


5. Mix in the dessicated coconut and ketchup. Stir well and cook until chicken is tender. 


6. Add the chopped coriander , before serving check for seasoning.

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