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!!!

Thursday 30 December 2021

Quick Chicken Cutlets made out of Christmas leftovers!!

 Christmas lunch as usual was heavy and I had some leftover roast chicken so decided to try this quick and easy recipe.. it turned out to be crunchy and delicious! 


Ingredients
:

1 1/2 cup Leftover shredded roast chicken 
3-4 fresh curry leaves chopped finely 
1 onion chopped finely
1 green chilli finely chopped
1tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp Garam masala
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1 tbsp lime juice
Freshly chopped coriander
Salt for seasoning 
1 slice of bread, made into small pieces
3 potatoes boiled and mashed
1 egg beaten
Breadcrumbs for coating 

Method:

1. In a pan, heat little oil, add the curry leaves, once it starts to give an aroma, add the chopped onions. Cook until lightly golden. 

2. Add in the ginger/garlic paste, chilli, turmeric, garam masala, fennel seeds, pepper powder, salt and mix. Stir in the chicken and mix until well coated with the masala. Sprinkle in the lime juice. Turn off the heat and mix in the chopped coriander. Check for seasoning.

3. Put the chicken mix into a bowl, add the bread and mashed potato and mix well. It should all come together as a ball. 

4. Oil the palm of your hands and take a little mix, roll into a ball. Lightly flatten into the desired shape. Dip it in the beaten egg and then coat with breadcrumbs. Continue with the rest of the mix. 

5. Lightly fry the cutlets in oil until golden brown. Serve with chutney or sauce. 





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