Chicken Tikka Masala

 

Marinate –  2 tbsp. Yogurt – 1 tsp. Salt – 1 tsp. Garam Masala  – 1 kg Boneless Chicken – Bite Size Pcs – 30 mnts. (or overnight in Fridge)

Chop –  4 medium Onions – Small pcs.   Grate –  6 cloves Garlic – 2 Inch Pc. Ginger –  2 Bell Pepper bite size pcs

Spices –  1 tsp. Chilli Powder – 1 tsp. Cumin Powder – 1 tsp. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp. Salt  – 1 tbsp.  Dry Kasuri Methi leaves

Heat –  Pan – 2 tbsp. Butter (ghee) – Saute Onion -Ginger -Garlic – Low Flame till brown – Bell Pepper saute  -1-2 mnts – Add Spices  –  Stir – 30 Secs.  – 1 Cup tomato Puree – Bring to Boil.

Cook –  Add Chicken to above – Bring to Boil – Lid on – Cook on low flame +/- 25 mints.  till done

Garnish  – 1 tbsp. Full Cream  – 1 tbsp. Crushed Cashew Nuts and a twist of Lemon Juice

Serve Delicious Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice or Naan.

Note –  Grill Marinated Chicken and add to sauce if preferred.   Or Cook Chicken in Oven with  Sauce.   Adjust salt and spices to taste.   

Recipe of Anglo Indian Chicken Tikka Masala.  Quick and Easy recipe with Chicken to serve with Fried Basmati Rice and Raitha 

 

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Mambazha Pulissery – Sweet and Sour Mango Curry

Sweet and Sour Mango Sauce Indian Recipe
Cut –  Peel  and Chop – 1 Half Ripe Mango in pcs.
Heat – 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil  – 1 tsp. Mustard seeds – tsp. Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Urad Dal –  Splutter
Add – 3-4 Green Chilli (or  red)   – 5 Cloves Garlic  – Handful Curry Leaves – 1/2 tsp. Chilli powder  1 tsp. Turmeric Powder – Mix well
Cook – 2 – 3 cups water – Mango pcs – Salt to Taste  – Bring to Boil  – 1/2 Cup Dry Grated Coconut (almost Powder ) – Cook till Mango Soft – turn off stove
Blend – 1 Cup Creamy Yogurt – 1/2 Cup water –  Mix in above – Stir and bring  to  boil on very very  low Flame  – Done
Delicious Side dish for a Barebeque or with rice or Couscous.
Note : Use Sour raw mango instead of Half ripe if preferred.
Last weekend I made this for side dish.   Our guests loved it so much,  and requested for the recipe.   Fr. Nevin you have already received the recipe by email the same evening.  Hope you enjoy making it too.

Recipe for Sweet, spicy and sour Mango Curry a Kerala classic and favorite. Simple to make and packed with a great depth of flavor.  Perfect dish for seasonal mangoes that are slightly underripe to enjoy with Rice or Fried meats.

Khajoor ki Chutney – Dates Chutney

Khajoor ki Chutney - Dates Chutney Recipe

Chop – De-seed and Chop 250g Soft Dates – Small pcs.

Soak – Tamrind (Tennis ball Size) in 1 cup Hot Water – Extract juice

Heat –  Pan – 2 tsp. Oil – Low Flame – 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds – 1/2 Fennel Seeds  – 1/2 tsp. Ginger Powder –  1tsp. Chilli Powder – Quick Stir

Saute –  Dates – in above – 3-4 mnts – 1 tsp. Salt  – Low Flame

Cook  – Pour Tamrind Juice to Saute – Pinch of  Sugar Bring to Boil – Till Dry and Oil has started to realease  – Turn off Stove – Done

Delicious Chutney to Enjoy with Pilaf  or as Dip or Sauce for Snacks.  Yummy!!

Note :  Adjust Salt and Spices to taste.

Easy Recipe  for  sweet and sour Date Chutney to accompany all kinds of Crispy Snacks or Pilaf