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!!!

Friday 17 June 2011

Chicken Chilly Fry

An easy recipe which can be eaten with pitta or rice. The spice flavour can be controlled by the amount of chillies used.





Ingredients:
1 tbsp oil 
4-6 Chicken thighs, halved 
1 tbsp ginger/garlic paste 
1 tsp turmeric powder 
1 tsp dry coriander powder 
1 tsp cumin powder 
2-3 tsp tamarind water (if using paste 1 tsp) 
2 large onions , finely sliced 
1 tomato , finely sliced 
2-3 green chillies, slit 
1-2 flakes of garlic, finely chopped 
1 tsp lime juice 
1 tsp white pepper 
3-4 tbsp freshly chopped coriander 
Salt & Pepper for seasoning
Method:
1. Marinate the chicken with ginger/garlic paste, turmeric, coriander and cumin powder. Season with salt & pepper and keep overnight.
2. Heat oil in a pan, fry the chopped garlic and add the chicken. Fry until lightly golden.
3. Add the onions and chillies. Sauté until onions are golden brown. Add tomato, mix well.
4. Add tamarind water, check for seasoning.
5. Once onions and chicken are cooked, sprinkle coriander , white pepper and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Serve Hot.

Tips:
You can add some white pepper while marinating the chicken.
Also try experimenting using Worcester sauce.

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