Prawn Biryani Recipe

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Prawn Biryani Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 kg prawns
• 1 tsp each pepper, turmeric and chilli powders
• 2 tsp each, coriander and cumin powders
• Salt, to taste
• 800 grams biryani rice
• 300 ml sunflower oil
• 250 grams potatoes, evenly-sliced
• 100 grams onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 tsp black lemon powder
• 400 grams fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 tsp green chilli
• 10 grams cinnamon sticks

Method:

Marinate prawns with 1/2 tsp each, coriander and cumin powders, and salt. Keep aside for 30 minutes. In a deep pan, heat oil and fry prawns to light brown colour. Remove.
Boil rice with salt till three-fourth done. Remove and strain. In a pan, heat five tbsp oil and saute onion, chopped green chilli and garlic till light brown in colour. Add cinnamon, pepper powder, remaining turmeric, chilli, coriander and cumin powders, and black lemon powder, and stir. Cook till the mixture does not stick to the spoon. Add tomatoes and salt, and cook for three minutes. Remove.
Layer the bottom of a vessle with potatoes. Add a layer of fried prawns followed by the gravy and then the rice. Cook covered on very low fire for 10 minutes.

Note:

Just before serving, garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Happy Prawn Biryani Recipe.

Prawn Biryani
Reviewed by Chef Eugene Reginald Dias on April 18 2014
Rating: 5.0

Green Masala Biryani Recipe

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Green Masala Biryani Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 kg mutton, cut into pieces
• 1 kg onions, sliced
• 12 green chillies, ground
• 10 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 big piece ginger, crushed
• 1/2 cup oil
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 4 cups basmati rice, soaked in water for 10 minutes
• 8 cups hot water
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 pods cardamom
• 2 cloves 
• 1 stick cinnamon

Green Masala

• 1 bunch coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp grated coconut
• 12 almonds
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp yoghurt
• 1 tsp lemon

Method:

Heat oil in a heavy-based pan or pressure cooker and saute three-fourths of the onion. When onion turns glassy, add ginger, garlic and ground chilli. Stir for one minutes. Add mutton and salt. Cook for 30 minutes on a low flame. If you cook in a pressure cooker, you don't need to add water, otherwise ensure there is enough water for the mutton to cook. Meanwhile, grind all.

Note: Pappadoms and yoghurt raita make great accompaniments.

Happy Green Masala Biryani Recipe.

Green Masala Biryani
Reviewed by Food Network on April 18 2014
Rating: 5.0

Kastoori Kebab Recipe

Kastoori Kebab Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1  kg boneless chicken, cubed
• 3 tbsp each, chopped ginger and garlic
• 2 tsp chopped green chilli
• 100 grams tomato puree
• 3 tbsp chickpea flour
• 150 grams yoghourt
• 2 eggs
• Salt, to taste
• Pinch yellow color
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 tsp kastoori methi(fenugreek leaf) powder
• 2 tsp each, coriander and cardamom powders
• 75 grams onion, chopped

Method:

Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger, garlic onion and green chilli, and saute till it turns brown.
Add chickpea flour, kastoori methi, coriander powder and tomato puree, and stir well. Now, add eggs and yoghurt to the mixture. Season. Add cardamom, and yellow color. Mix chicken in this paste and marinate for about 45 minutes.
Thread chicken on skewer and grill till done.

Note:

For traditional flavor, grill on a coal grill.

Happy Kastoori Kebab International Recipe. Enjoy

Hammour Tikka Recipe

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Hammour Tikka Recipe

Ingredients:

• 200 grams fresh hammour
• 1 tbsp tikka powder
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup yoghurt to garnish
• 1 onion, sliced into rings
• 1 red and green pepper, julienned
• 1 carrot, julienned

Method:

Clean the hammour, fillet and slice it into pieces, and marinate with tikka powder, lemon juice, yoghurt, salt and pepper.
Grill the fish in moderate heat until it becomes golden red. Arrange it in a plate and garnish it with onion rings, carrot and peppers.

Note:

Serve this dish with an assortment of Indian breads and chutney.

Happy Hammour Tikka Recipe. Enjoy Cooking.

Carrot Halwa Recipe

Carrot Halwa Recipe

Ingredients:

• 600 grams carrot peeled and grated
• 2 liters milk
• 1 tbsp water
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 50 grams raisins (soaked)
• 10 cardamoms ( opened and crushed)
• 100 grams khoya*
• 1/2 cup butter
• 150 grams sugar
• 100 grams almonds, chopped
• 1 tsp rose water

 *Available in Indian sweetmeat outlets

Method:

Place the carrots in saucepan and add the milk, water and cinnamon sticks. Bring to boil, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Stir frequently. Add drained raisins, cardamom and khoya. Continue to cook until the halwa is thick.
Stir in the butter ad sugar and cook for a few more minutes until well mixed. Stir in the almonds and rose water. Transfer into a serving dish. Serve warm or cold.

Note:

Garnish with almonds flakes.

Happy Carrot Halwa Recipe. Enjoy Cooking.