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!!!

Wednesday 12 October 2011

Indo-Chinese Styled Chicken Lollipops

This is normally a starter which can be served as a main if made with a gravy sauce.



Ingredients:

12 Chicken wings, skinned
Oil for deep frying

Marinade for chicken

1 tbsp green chilli sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1/2 tbsp red chilli flakes
1/2 paprika or red chilli powder
1/2 tbsp white pepper
Salt for seasoning

Batter mix
3-4 tbsp flour
1-2 tbsp corn flour
1 egg beaten
Water to mix (if required)

For the sauce

1 tbsp sesame oil
1 green chilli, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tbsp chopped ginger
1 tbsp green chilli sauce
1 tsp red chilli oil
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 tbsp cornflour dissolved in water
Freshly chopped coriander for garnish


Method:

1. With a paring knife separate the joints of the wings, scrape the meat completely, and pull out and toss the smaller bone. Form a round lollipop shape.

2. Marinate the wings and leave aside for atleast 1 hour.

3. In a wok heat oil. When oil starts smoking, dip the chicken in the batter, fry until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towel.

4. To make the sauce, heat the sesame oil in a saucepan. Fry the green chilli, ginger garlic and onion. Add the sauces and mix well. Pour in the cornflour mix and stir till sauce thickens. If you need more gravy add little water. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander.

5. Mix the chicken with sauce and serve hot. 

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