Raisin Chocolates Hypnotizes You Senses

Raisin Chocolates Hypnotizes You Senses!

Raisin Chocolates would surely get your senses hypnotized by its yummy flavour.  The unique blend of raisins with chocolate would leave you mesmerized.  Try it out here:

Ingredients for making Raisin Chocolates:

200 gms raisins
150 gms dark sweetened chocolate

Procedure for making Raisin Chocolates:

At first, boil some water in a pan. Now put the chocolate bar in a glass bowl and place it over the pan with boiled water. Let the chocolate melt. Now add the raisins and spread the mixture in a plate. Finally Refrigerate.

Enjoy the uniqueness of raisins in chocolate!

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Spicy And Tangy Brinjal Chutney

Spicy And Tangy Brinjal Chutney

Brinjal Chutney otherwise Baingan Ki Chutney happens to be an uncommon recipe, as far as chutney is concerned. The spicy and tangy taste of chillies and others combined with tamarind makes it even more delicious. Try making this healthy and tasty recipe here:

Ingredients for making Brinjal Chutney:

1 big brinjal
5 dried red chillies
1 ½ tbsp oil
1 tbsp tamarind paste
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
Jaggery
½ tsp mustard seeds
Salt to taste

Preparation of Brinjal Chutney:

Roast the brinjal until it turns black. Now put in a bowl of water so that it becomes easy for you to peel off the skin and mash it. Now roast the red chillies in oil. Once the chillies cool, put them in a mixer jar. Add tamarind paste, jiggery and grind it into a paste. Take a pan and cook the mashed brinjal and add the ground masala. Add salt and 1/4 tsp of hing and mix well. Heat oil in a tadka pan. Add mustard seeds. Let the splutter. Now garnish the chutney with the mustard seeds. You may go with any topping according to your preference, yet fresh coriander leaf is a great tasty choice.

It's healthy and tasty both!

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Chocolate Cake

Instant Chocolate Cake For Your Child

If you are running out of time but still eager to make a cake for your child as you have promised her. Then try out this instant chocolate cake. It assures you with the same yummy chocolate flavour but within just 5 minutes.

Ingredients for making instant chocolate cake:

All purpose flour (Maida) – 4 tblsp  
Sugar - 4 tblsp  
Cocoa Powder – 2 tblsp
Egg – 1
Milk- 3 tblsp
Oil- 3 tblsp
Vanilla extract- 2 drops
Microwavable safe mug -  1

Optional Ingredients
Chocolate chips - 2 tblsp
Dry shredded coconut - 1 tblsp
Carrot (grated) - 1 tblsp

Preparation of instant chocolate cake:

Firstly, apply cooking spray in the coffee mug so that the cake wont stick. Add flour(maida), sugar and cocoa to the mug and mix well. Add the egg and mix nicely. Pour in milk and oil and mix well. Be careful to mix properly till the bottom. Add vanilla extract and mix again nicely till all lumps are removed and you get a smooth batter. Put mug into the microwave and cook for 3-5 minutes at high power (1000 watts). The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed. Allow to cool. Gradually, place the cake onto a plate.

Your instant cake is ready for a bite!

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Rajasthani Speciality Bajra Khichdi

Rajasthani Speciality Bajra Khichdi

Bajra Khichdi Recipe happens to be a Rajasthani food preparation. This recipe is genuinely an unique one when it comes to food lovers. It's not just just delicious in taste but absolutely healthy food. Try making it here:

Ingredients for making Bajra Khichdi:

 

100 gms Bajra
40 gms Yellow Moong Dal
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Ghee

Watch preparation of Bajre ki Khichdi for better understanding:

Preparation of Bajra Khichdi:

Soak 100 grams bajra for an hour. Separate the husk from the bajra by grinding coarsely in a mixer at a low speed. Mix moong dal when it becomes completely husk free. Transfer the contents in a pressure cooker with water and salt. Cook the contents for 10 minutes. Add hot water if required. Mix hot ghee to the food. Bajra Khichdi is ready to be served.

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Enjoy Saffron Chicken Dish

Enjoy Saffron Chicken Dish

Saffron Chicken Dish can be certainly called as saffron stimulating recipe. Saffron otherwise Kesar happens to be a spice which not just increases the nutritional value of the dish but also extraordinary aroma in the food. Lets make Saffron Chicken Recipe for a healthy reason. 

Ingredients for making Saffron Chicken Dish: 

6 boneless Chicken Pieces

1 1/2 tsp Garlic paste
3 Onions (paste)
1 tbsp Ginger paste
4 tsp Cashew nut paste
½ tsp Saffron (dissolved in a little milk)
1 cup Curd
1 tsp Coriander Powder
2 Bay Leaves
½ tbsp Green Cardamoms
½ tbsp Whole Garlic cloves
¾ cup Cream
½ cup Oil
1 tsp White Pepper
1 tbsp Chilli Powder
Salt as per taste

Preparation of Saffron Chicken Dish:  

At first, heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, fry whole garam masala. Also add onion, ginger and garlic paste. Fry for 3-4 minutes. Now add coriander powder and cashew paste and fry for 2 more minutes. Then add chicken, pepper, salt, curd, saffron and chilli powder. Mix well and lower the flame for 30 minutes.

Serve it hot and enjoy the stimulating aroma of Kesar in Chicken.

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Masala Chai Real Delight In Monsoon

Masala Chai Real Delight In Monsoon

Monsoon is almost nearing as the scorching heat is gradually disappearing. Therefore, one must be prepared for a fascinating experience of sipping on a hot cup of masala chai.  Yes, I know you are getting tempted with the words then imagine what it would be when you make it yourself. The aromatic Indian spices and herbs would keep you mesmerized as you enjoy it while it starts drizzling outside your window. Can you imagine! Learn making it here:

Ingredients for making masala chai:

Tea leaves, 4-6 teaspoons
Milk, 1 cup
Chai masala, 1 teaspoon
Sugar, 4 teaspoons

For masala
Cinnamon, 1 inch stick
Green cardamoms, 4
Black peppercorns, 16
Nutmeg, grated, 1/4 teaspoon

Preparation of masala chai:

Firstly, dry grind all the masala ingredients to a fine powder. Let it cool completely then sieve. Store in an airtight container. Use the masala as and when required to make tea. Boil three cups of water in a pan. Add tea leaves, milk, the powdered masala and sugar and bring the mixture to a boil again. Boil for a couple of minutes. Strain and serve piping hot.

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Mesmerizing Blackpepper Crusted Chicken

Mesmerizing Blackpepper Crusted Chicken

Blackpepper crusted chicken happens to be a deliciously spicy recipe. It's fascinating spicy flavour will leave you mesmerized. Learn to make Blackpepper crusted chicken for experiencing this fascinating recipe.

Ingredients for making Blackpepper crusted chicken:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Salt

1/2 cup cracked black peppercorns

Olive oil

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Making of Blackpepper crusted chicken:

At first, brush chicken with olive oil. Sprinkle both sides liberally with salt. Place pepper in a pie pan. Dredge chicken in black pepper. Let rest for 2-3 minutes. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Pour in about 2 tbsp olive oil. Add chicken and cook 2 minutes per side, otherwise until browned on both sides. Insert an oven-safe probe thermometer into one of the chicken breasts. Bake, pan and all, at 375° until internal temperature reaches 165°. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. Deglaze pan with lemon juice and drizzle over chicken.

Serve it warm and enjoy!

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Nargisi Kofta Truly Delightful Taste

Nargisi Kofta Truly Delightful Taste!

Nargisi Kofta happens to be an Awadhi recipe which belongs to the city of Lucknow. The cuisine belongs to both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Awadh has been known to be influenced by Mughal cooking techniques and the cuisine of Lucknow bears similarities to those of Persia, Kashmir, Punjab and Hyderabad; and the city is known for Nawabi foods.

Here's one of those Nawabi recipe, Nargisi Kofta. Learn it here.

Ingredients for making Nargisi Kofta:  

• 4 Eggs (boiled)
• 300 gms Chicken (minced)
• 100 gms Besan
• 6 Green chillies
• 6 tsp Ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp Coriander (chopped)
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 200 gms Cream
• 100 ml Milk
• 75 gms Cashew nuts
• 2 tsp Pepper powder
• 3 tsp Onion paste
• 2 Cinnamons
• 4 Cloves
• 4 Cardamoms
• Oil for frying
• 4 tbsp Ghee
• Salt to taste

Making of Nargisi Kofta:

Add green chillies, grated ginger, chopped coriander, onion, cumin seeds and salt to the Besan. Add minced chicken and mix it well. Prepare dough for this mixture by adding water. Make balls from this mixture. Flatten the balls and put egg in the centre. Heat the oil and fry these balls. Kofta is ready. Heat the ghee in a pan. Add cinnamons, cardamoms, ginger garlic paste, onion paste and tomato puree. Stir it well and fry for 5 minutes. Now add pepper powder and turmeric powder. Fry till oil is separated. Mix cream, milk and water. Heat the mixture over low heat for 20 minutes. Gravy for kofta is ready. Add koftas in gravy. Cook for 20 minutes. Nargisi Kofta gets ready.

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Gil E Firdaus For Your Sweet Choice

Gil E Firdaus For Your Sweet Choice!

Gil e firdaus happens to be a Hyderabadi version of Kheer. This recipe is generally prepared during festivals or any special occasions in India, Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan. It's served during a meal or as a dessert.

Now, what can be better than being able to prepare this delicious sweet recipe. Try making it here:

Ingredients for making Gil e firdaus:  

•Rice 5 tablespoons
•Bottle gourd (lauki/doodhi),grated 250 grams
•Ghee 2 tablespoons
•Milk 6 cups
•Mawa
(khoya),grated 100 grams
•Sugar 1/2 cup
•Rose essence a few drops
•Almonds,sliced 10
•Rose petals a few

Making of Gil e firdaus:

Soak the rice in a cup of water for about one hour. Drain and spread out to dry and grind coarsely. Bring one cup of water to a boil in a pan and add the
bottle gourd. Cook till soft, drain and set aside. Heat the ghee in a deep pan, add the rice and sauté for a few seconds. Add the milk and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and cook till the rice is soft. Add the bottle gourd and simmer for five minutes. Add the khoya and sugar and cook till the mixture is thick
enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir in the rose essence. Pour into individual serving bowls and set aside to cool. Sprinkle sliced almonds and rose
petals on top.

Remember to serve it chilled!

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Fish Pakora Makes A Tasty Snacks

Fish Pakora Makes A Tasty Snacks

After the scorching summer season there seems to be an uncertain drizzling occurring every other day. It could be because monsoon is arriving shortly. Now, if that's the case then what could be better than enjoying the rainy ambiance accompanied by a delicious recipe for us and our family. Lets try making delicious Fish Pakora (Pakoda).  

Ingredients for making Fish Pakora : 

250 grams deboned fish pieces

1 tsp paste of green chilli and garlic

1 pinch carom seeds

2 tbsp corn flour

1/2 cup bread crumbs

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Oil for deep frying

1/2 tsp red chilli powder

Salt to taste

1 tsp sesame seeds

Preparation of Fish Pakora:

Firstly, heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. Mix together all other ingredients except bread crumbs. Make round balls, roll in bread crumbs, slightly flatten them and deep fry in oil. It can be eaten with hot and sweet sauce or any other of your choice.

Remember to serve it hot.

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Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Recipe

Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Recipe

Oven Baked Spicy Chicken Recipe can certainly be a delightful recipe for people who loves eating chicken and that too in a spicy way!

Ingredients for making oven baked Spicy Chicken recipe:

6-8 leg pieces of chicken.
1 tbsp oil
4-5 whole red chilli
1 tsp salt or adjust to your taste.
1 onion
4 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 c lemon juice
2 tbsp Tahina

Making of oven baked Spicy Chicken recipe:

Leaving out the chicken blend the rest of the ingredients to a fine paste. In a bowl marinade the chicken over night. Next morning pre heat oven to 350 deg . Put the marinated chicken in a baking dish, cover with a foil and bake for 30. Remove the foil and bake for 15 -20 min until golden. Finally, remove from heat.

Serve it warm with salad.

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Enjoy Mutton Samosa

Enjoy Mutton Samosa

A samosa or samoosa happens to be a fried otherwise baked pastry with aromatic filling. That could include spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils and sometimes ground lamb, mutton, ground beef or ground chicken. Needless to say that Samosa is a very popular snacks in India and generally preferred along with tea, coffee. Come lets learn making it.

Ingredients for making Mutton Samosa:

1 cup white four
1-1/2 cup whole wheat flour
Clarified butter (Ghee) for frying
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon ginger, very finely chopped
1 Cup ground meat (ground lamb, mutton, ground beef or chicken)
2 Tablespoon peas
1 Teaspoon freshly ground coriander powder
1 teaspoon freshly cumin
1-1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 Tablespoon fresh Cilantro, chopped
1 large potato, boiled, peeled and mashed
2 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt to taste

Preparation of Mutton Samosa:

At first, sieve the flour with a pinch of salt. Work in 2 Tablespoon of the butter, then add enough water (about 3 Tablespoon) to make smooth dough. Knead for a few minutes, cover with a damp cloth and set aside. Fry the onions in 2 Tablespoon butter. Next, stir in the ginger, ground meat, peas, spices, and salt to taste. Fry for two minutes. Add the potato and lemon juice, and fry for a few minutes more. Cool this mixture. Meanwhile, knead the dough again, divide it into small balls, and roll each one out until it is quite thin. Cut the pieces in half and lay one part on top of the other. Presses lightly, then roll the pieces into very thin semicircles. Put a portion of the filling on one half of each pastry piece, moisten the edges with water, and fold the other half over. Press the edges together well with a fork, then deep-fry in butter until crisp and golden.

Serve warm, with mint chutney, lemon pickle or any other of your preference.

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Afghani Chicken Biryani

Afghani Chicken Biryani tastes exquisite

Yes, it's not Hyderabadi biryani but Afghani Chicken Biryani. Of course, when it comes to Biryani lovers it really doesn't matter much as they wouldn't mind to appreciate an addition done in their favourite food. Yet, finally it must taste fabulous. Let's learn making Afghani Chicken Biryani for a tasty variety in the food.  

Ingredients for making Afghani Chicken Biryani:

Whole chicken - 1, cut into serving pieces
Basmati rice - 2 cups, washed and pre-soaked
Onion - 1, peeled and chopped
Carrot - 1, chopped
Tomatoes - 1, pureed in blender
Almonds - for garnishing, slivered and fried
Raisins - for garnishing
Whole cardamom seeds - 10
Cloves - 10, long
Cinnamon stick - 1 inch piece
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Water - 6 cups
Salt as per taste
Black pepper powder as per requirement
Cooking oil as per requirement

Preparation of Afghani Chicken Biryani:

Firstly, take the carrots and onions and saute in the cooking oil. Add to this the chicken and mix well. Next, add cardamom seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, salt and pepper powder. Mix well. The chicken should be half-cooked. Add the tomato puree to the half-done chicken and mix. Cover the pot and cook over a low flame until the chicken is well cooked. Put the rice in a separate pot and boil it in water. When cooked, drain the water.

Now coming to the final step, cover the rice with the chicken and the spices, cover the pot and cook it over a very low flame for the next 5 minutes. In order to add to the extraordinarily fine taste, garnish it with fried almonds and raisins.

Enjoy Biryani with your loved one's!

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Delicious Shami Kebab Recipe

Delicious Shami Kebab Recipe

Shami/ Shaami Kebab happens to be a very popular local variety especially in Punjab. This recipe is basically belonging to partly Indian and Pakistani cuisine. In fact a a variation of Shami Kebab is also found in Bangladeshi cuisine. Interestingly, Shaami means evening in Punjabi language.

Now, lets learn to make Shami Kebab for the healthy and delicious experience.

Ingredients for making Shami Kebab:

500 gms minced Mutton
2 Eggs
1meduim sized chopped Onion (Pyaj)
5 Green Chilly (Hari Mirch) chopped
100 gms Bengal Gram (Chana) soaked overnight
10 pods Garlic (Lasan / Lahsun)
1 tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera)
4 Cardamoms
1 " long piece Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini)
1 " long piece Ginger (Adrak)
6 Pepper corns (Kalimirchi)
4 Red Chillies
Clarified Butter (Ghee)

Preparation of Shami Kebab:

Firstly, boil minced meat in 3 cups of water and a teaspoonful of salt till water is absorbed and meat is tender. Grind meat into a fine paste. Take garlic, cumin seeds, cardamoms, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorns, red chillies and soaked gram dal and grind into a fine paste. Mix both the pastes well. Now mix well beaten eggs and prepare a uniform dough. Add finely chopped green chillies and onion to dough and mix well. Shape the dough into small round flattened balls or kebabs. Heat ghee and deep fry kebabs till golden brown.

Make sure you serve it hot with sauce or chutney.

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Mutton Keema Biryani Recipe

Mutton Keema Biryani Recipe

Mutton Keema Biryani can be a great recipe for food lovers and especially people who are fascinated towards Biryani. This rice based dish is made with spices and chicken, mutton, fish, eggs, vegetables or any other meat of your preference. Now, in this case its made with Mutton Keema which are minced meat. Its typically minced mutton curry finely blended with aromatic rice. Learn making it here!

Ingredients for making Mutton Keema Biryani:

350 gm Basmati Rice
400 gm Keema
3 tbsp Curd
1 large-sized Onion (chopped)
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
100 gm Ghee
1/2 cup Milk
A few strands of Saffron
1-inch piece Cinnamon
3-4 Cardamoms
4-5 Cloves
1 tsp Red Chili Powder
1 cup Chicken Stock
2 tbsp Lime Juice

Preparation of Mutton Keema Biryani:

Firstly, cook rice in salted water, till it is just half cooked. Drain the water and keep it aside. Mix the saffron in milk and keep aside. Heat ghee in a medium-sized pan and fry chopped onions, till they become translucent. Now, add the whole spices and let them splutter. Mix in keema and ginger-garlic paste. Fry for 6-7 minutes, on medium heat. Once the keema is properly fried and releases aroma, mix curd and red chilli powder. Turn the heat to low and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Turn off the flame and set aside. Place one part of the half cooked rice in a baking dish. Then, add a portion of prepared keema and sprinkle half of the saffron milk and half of the lime juice. Now, cover with another portion of rice and repeat the same process with keema, saffron and lime juice. Top it with the remaining rice. Pour chicken stock over the layers of biryani. Lid the top or seal it with a foil. Bake in the oven, at a low temperature for 15 minutes.

The Keema Biryani is ready to be served. This dish is not necessarily to be made with Mutton Keema, but also with any other meat of your choice or even soya bean chunk.   

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Fish Salad For The Healthy Reasons

Fish Salad For The Healthy Reasons

Salad happens to be a popular ready- to- eat dish generally containing leafy green veggy otherwise fruits. But what if we have Fish in salad. The Fish Salad recipe happens to be blended with nutritional elements and delicious flavour. Try making it here!

Ingredients for making Fish Salad recipe:

Boneless fish, 2 pieces
Potatoes, boiled and peeled, 2 medium
Olive oil, 3 tablespoons + 1½ teaspoons
Garlic, 15 cloves
Salt, to taste
Cumin powder, 1 teaspoon
Peppercorns, crushed, 1 tablespoon
Red capsicum, cut into pieces, 1 medium
Yellow capsicum, cut into pieces, 1 medium
Green capsicum, cut into pieces, 1 medium
Lemons , 2 1/2
Pickled jalapenos, 2-3

Preparation of Fish Salad recipe:

Firstly, Dice potatoes. Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in non stick pan, add garlic cloves and sauté till light brown. Sprinkle some salt on a plate. Add cumin powder and crushed peppercorns and mix well. Coat the fish pieces with this mixture. Add all capsicum pieces to pan and toss. Add salt and toss again. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Cut 2 lemons into thick slices. Transfer sautéed vegetables into a bowl. Add 1 tbsp oil to the same pan. Place 4 lemon slices in two groups on the pan and place one fish piece on each of them and cook for 2 minutes. Place potatoes in a bowl. Chop jalapenos and add and mix well. Squeeze juice of ½ lemon and add. Flip fish pieces along with lemon slices and cook till both sides are equally done. Transfer vegetables onto a serving dish. Sprinkle salt on top and drizzle 1½ tsps olive oil. Place cooked fish pieces on top along with lemon slices.

Serve instantly and enjoy!

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Nutritious Corn Curry Recipe

Nutritious Corn Curry Recipe

We all are very well aware about the nutritional factors in corn. This maize which happens to be large grain was domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. Corn can be eaten in multiple ways such as fried, grilled, roasted or even made into various dishes. Here, we learn to make this delicious Curry made with corn.

Ingredients for making Corn curry recipe:

2cups corn
1 tbsp oil
2 cardamoms
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tomatoes chopped
1/4 cup curd
1/4 tsp chilli powder
a pinch of haldi
salt to taste
for masala paste
4 tsp coconut (grated)
2 tsp poppy seeds
5-6 cashew nuts
2 green chillies
coriander for garnishing

How to make Corn curry recipe:   

Firstly, grind all the ingredients for masala paste. Heat oil in a pan and fry onion and cardamons. add masala paste to onions and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add tomatoes curd chilli powder haldi and salt. cook until masala is done. Add corn and enough water for required consistency. Mix well and cook on a low flame until corn is done and gravy is thick. Sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or rice.

Yummy Garlicky Fish

Yummy Garlicky Fish

Yummy Garlicky Fish can be a delightful recipe for fish lovers. The delicious taste of garlic and fish combination will certainly leave you with immense joy.

Ingredients for making Garlicky Fish Recipe:

•Fish fillets 500 grams
•Garlic 30 cloves
Potatoes, 10 - 15 pieces made into half
•Green chillies,broken 2
Juice of 1 lemon
•Crushed black peppercorns 1 teaspoon
•Paprika powder 1 teaspoon
•Refined flour (maida) 1 tablespoon
•Salt to taste
•Oil 3 tablespoons

Preparation of Garlicky Fish Recipe:

Firstly, roughly chop fifteen garlic cloves and put into a mixer jar. Add green chillies, lemon juice and sufficient water and grind into smooth chutney. Cut fish into small cubes and place in a bowl. Add the chutney, crushed black peppercorns, paprika powder, refined flour and salt and mix well. Set aside to marinate for half an hour.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Mash the remaining garlic cloves and add to the pan and sauté, stirring, till golden. Add the fish cubes, cover and cook for two minutes. Flip and cook from the other side for two minutes. Transfer onto a serving plate and serve hot.

Garlicky Fish Recipe can get more tasty with white mustard sauce, Tabasco sauce otherwise anything sweet and sour. Individual preferences come anyway.

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Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Chicken recipes come in multiple flavours and colours depending on its origin and of course the maker. Compared to other form of meat, chicken happens to be a very popular food among all ages around the world. In fact, chicken gives that liberty to cook different variety of recipes. Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe happens to be one of those. 

Its basically chicken made with black pepper lemon marinade. Try making it here!

Ingredients for making Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe:

Chicken breast / Drumsticks – 2
Freshly ground pepper - 1 tblsp (or as per taste)
Lemon – 2
Salt - as needed
Oil - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Cilantro - handful

Preparation of Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe:

Gently scrap the zest of both the lemon and put it in a bowl. Add the ginger garlic paste, salt, turmeric powder, fresh ground pepper powder, finely chopped cilantro, juice of one lemon and little oil and make a paste. Make slits in few places in the chicken for the marination to get in nicely. Rub the marination paste all over the chicken and let it marinate for atleast half an hour in the fridge. Overnight marination would be good. Transfer it to a baking dish, cover it with aluminum foil and Bake it in a 350 degree F oven for half an hour. 

Uncover the dish, transfer the chicken to a new tray and bake it for another 10- 15 minutes to crisp up the outside. Turn the side of the chicken after 10 minutes so that all the sides get crisped up uniformly. Remove it and transfer it to the serving plate. When it is still hot, add the juice of 1 whole lemon on top of the chicken. Have as a meal with some pasta and some vegetables. If you make the same with small pieces of chicken, it would be a side dish with any variety of rice too.

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A crunchy pass time with Sabudana Pakoda

A crunchy pass time with Sabudana Pakoda

Sabudana Pakoda undoubtedly ensures a crunchy pass time with your family. The tasty snacks is not just delicious but also healthy at its best.  

Ingredients for making Sabudana Pakoda

½ cup sabudana or tapioca pearls

1 large potato

¾ tsp cumin seeds

½ to 1 tsp sugar

1 green chili, chopped

2 tbsp kuttu ka atta

¼ cup peanuts

rock salt or sendha namak as required

How to make Sabudana Pakoda ?

Soak the sabudana or tapioca pearls in enough water overnight or for 4-5 hours. Drain and keep aside in a mixing bowl. Boil the potatoes, peel and chop roughly. Roast the peanuts in a pan till browned and crisp. In a mortar-pestle, coarsely crush the roasted peanuts. Add all ingredients to the drained sabudana, including the chopped potatoes and peanuts.

Mix well. Check the taste and add more salt or sugar if required. Heat oil in a kadai or pan. Make small balls with your hands or using a spoon drop the mixture in to medium hot oil. Let the pakodas become opaque and then turn them with a slotted spoon. Deep fry till the sabudana pakodas become light golden and crisp. Drain the pakodas on paper napkins to remove excess oil. Serve sabudana pakodas hot with tomato sauce or green chutney or coconut chutney. If you are making these sabudana pakodas for fasting then serve them with phalahari chutney.

Delicious Sabudana Pakoda can go really well with hot tea or coffee.

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