Beguiling Pav bhaji or Vegetable Euphoria!

I have always loved veggies from all the manifest corners of my soul, it brings joy, sparkles and happiness inside and around me, every string of my contentment is interlinked with the goodness of seasonal greens. What blooms my countenance are the idyllic evocations chained to every simple recipe connecting my lady love "my mama". She is a complete divine seraphic when it comes to cooking, I have always tried to add her feel, emotions and love in my veg dishes and luckily I have won the affinity of my beloved one's like she does! Today I am going to please you all with this yummy thick and immensely nutritive recipe assembled from fresh and beautiful vivid veggies. We call it Pav Bhaji as the bhaji meaning the mashed vegetable curry ideally gets served with absolute amount of Amul butter and ladle out hot without failing to miss the amount of embellishments like flavorful cilantro, crunchy onions and little amount of lemon juice all over the top, this recipe goes amazingly well with pav meaning soft buns. 

Carrots Obsessed Dessert/ Gajjar Halwa

Did I tell you all winter is my favorite season? The richness in food all wallow in cream, ghee and butter multiplying the cravings for the fondness of sugar, spice and ice! I love to dipper in ice creams, wee thimbleful of fresh soda's to enjoy this weather fullest. Where soups become the inevitable part to gorge on, sweets expanse the strong tradition in winters. That said, ghee or clarified butter is put in amply in utmost every recipe, in my family, because of its highly active gifted benefits in winter. 

I still dream of mama's special homemade fresh delicacies all dolled up in ghee, In India, big bowls of gajjar halwa (carrot halwa) is prominent particularly in winter, made from crisp and juicy red ruby carrots, they are distinct from the orange ones, they are soft and sweet and an almost fresh ones. Wait! You don't believe that this dessert is made with carrots, carrots and only carrots! And because it is made with such wholesome ingredients like milk, ghee and carrots! it's very filling.

Edible Pani Puri Shots

This crunchy bubble shaped snack filled with chickpea and other saucy toppings along with some manner of spicy and flavorful drink brings freshness in my life. Small restaurants oft serve them with the addition of mash potatoes and boiled sprouts or crunchy boondi with chilled and spicy drink. Our sojourn took us to the curvaceous roads in search of this dainty goodie, we stopped for snacking on the way to Jumeirah beach. Hashim found the restaurant on the motorway, we sat on the veranda in bright sunlight. The food was so simple and fresh, that was the loved meal that made me travel down the road to the memory lane of Mumbai.

Soft Buns & Creamy Chicken Spread For Breakfast

I look up to easy-breezy and speed up breakfast recipes for stress free mornings and here I came up with chicken spread that not only goes along with salad and wraps but it turned into an epic hit with soft and fresh mini buns. They were special because of the mini bites and easy-to-go morning packs for him. The sublime hint of black pepper balances amazingly high in my routine nosh and neither would I know it would be the star ingredient in my spread recipe too. Startling collection of spices, mayonnaise and shredded chicken with sweet corn come together to form a tasty breakfast to start your day with, your kids will love it and so do you.

BBQ Meat Delicate Rolls with Fresh Salad, Asian Style Seekh Kabab

Colaba was supposed to be gathering heart for me and my loved ones, so much so that it was the inevitable starting point for most nights that I have made plans with my brother and bff’s, I and my brother were left to navigate Bademiya menu which if you have been to bademiya you would have known it’s not an easy job to do, however, we managed to get it all sorted and the result was a medley of veg and non-veg dishes, all grilled and BBQ into a blissful blend of delectable tenderness. Bademiya was one of the easiest access from my place with yummy quality of meat and paneer that felt silken in the mouth, the meat seekh kababs was juicy and moist and had a heap of light flavors, my ideal paneer tikka “cheese” akin to tofu and veg makhni had a lovely rich glaze on the platter, I tasted some bondi raita “salad” which was refreshing. To this, my brother would add his tint of laughs, both two course meal were a calorific tasty treat.

Juicy Meat Burger Recipe

Summer draws with refreshing series of jazzy salads, fresh green leaves and something untainted and light to rely on. What makes gripping on the menu in summers are easy and delicate food that amalgamates with a punch of quenching cocktails to beat the hot summers. All I think of right now are of juicy drinks, velvety cold coffee, chilled ice tea and anything really mellow to tuck in my tummy and what can be more substantial than a sublime source of protein! Summers and meat can sound juicy and extra easy when contributed in a right level of portion; I prefer meat as tacos filling or patties to level up the ideal version of summery meal plan. Summers for me means less counting of spice and addings in my yummy dish that means this recipe is perfect for the health conscious as well as for those who prefer less heat.

I shuffled this up last night for the dinner and my husband simply loved it! Every time I make meat burgers for him I get a turn to order heavenly veg dishes from my favorite restaurants, it is a clear run to cheat home food!! Amazing isn’t it. Last night, I went for scrumptious Pav Bhaji and believe me, it’s one of the yummiest veg dishes I totally die for! A perfect blend of mashed potatoes, cauliflower, carrots, peas, capsicum tossed together until the spices give the perfect buttery taste. Oh! Reminds me of the flavors from home, Sardar Pav Bhaji where the over-generous scoops of butter are necessary in every plate of Pav bhaji, my memory is covered up by the images of tastes, tempting smell and buttery texture, I ordered it because I was missing Mama whose enduring love is “Pav bhaji” and I often resort to eat as the familiar smell helps to overcome home sickness. Coming back to our flavorful meat burger, it’s fast and so easy that I knew I had to share. It’s just not delicious and healthy; it’s pretty to look at, toss your favorite salads together with medium sized patties and creamy dressing inside. All you need is gentle amount of patience and love to cook and eureka you’re done making yummy meat burger at home!

Juicy Cheesy Meat Burger

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Serves: 1-2 persons

Ingredients:

250 grams minced meat

2 buns, sesame seeds studded

½ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon green chili paste, optional

A pinch thyme powder

½ teaspoon paprika powder

1 egg, beaten

1 slice of bread

1 tablespoon parsley

3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 cheese slices

Tomato ketchup, as desired

Mustard paste, as needed

½ teaspoon garlic paste

½ teaspoon black pepper powder

2 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vinegar

½ teaspoon salt, to taste

Iceberg salad as needed

Method:

• Simply start by marinating mince with ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, ½ teaspoon mustard paste, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 teaspoon green chili paste, ½ teaspoon garlic paste, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, a pinch of thyme and half beaten egg. 
• Soak a slice of bread in 2 tablespoons of milk, squeeze the bread gently and add it into the minced mixture, mix well and form a medium-size, thin patty follows with the remaining.
• Place patty over a grilled pan and let it cook from both the sides until crisp and golden. Always allow the one side of the patty to shallow fry for 5-8 minutes on a low heat and then turn gently to the other side, this will prevent the patty from breaking, drizzle few drops of olive oil when needed.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, add 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 5 tablespoons of ketchup, ½ teaspoon of vinegar, 1 teaspoon mustard paste and mix until the paste blends.
• Spread the paste generously all over the ups of the buns and top with salad leaves, juicy meat patty and cheese slices, finish off by toasting the buns gently on the hot griddle (add cooking oil before toasting them!). Toasting buns in hot cooking oil gives a nice glossy texture outside and creamy effect from the insides.
• You can add slices of tomatoes, pickled gherkin and even onion rings but we prefer light eating’s in summer so I have kept it minimum, Enjoy summers!

Touch Of Turkish Chicken Shawarma

The discovery of roasting the meat shavings patiently around the sun gold flames for a perfect pole dance of meat or chicken concentrating with the selection of veggies and freshness, their creamy juice dressed up with all manners of pickled salad, such becomes the value added dish for brunch. I always want to add something new to my menu, I always wanted to make this with a lot of veggies inside continuing with a splash of sauces, and then I came upon this recipe that I always wanted to try at home. I look to splurge a little and have something delightfully satisfying and exquisitely comforting.

What makes this recipe perfect for brunch are, its easy ingredients and it comes up with readily available pita bread! I know usually I am all about making things from the kick start, but sometimes when I find a good product I have a good shortcut. And believe me, once you start eating the chicken shawarma you won’t know where to stop. Hashim loved each bite of it with amazing pieces of flavor and a scatter of flakes roasted chicken. They are great addition and dangerously delicious. Who doesn’t love a superdelicious brunch!! Head to the store if you don’t have the ingredients for the recipe and get cooking with love!

Chicken Shawarma

Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Serves: 2-3 persons

Ingredients:

½ kg Chicken, boneless and cut into strips

½ cup thick yogurt, without water

2 tablespoons vinegar

2 tablespoons Barbeque powder (click here for its recipe)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon crushed black pepper

3-4 garlic cloves

1 cup finely chopped cucumber with skin

1 cup chopped olives

Olive oil as needed

Salt to taste

For Toppings:

1 cup shredded lettuce

½ cup pickled cucumber

½ cup beetroot, jullienne

½ cup pickled chili

4 Pita bread or wraps

For Hummus Sauce:

1 cup white chickpea, boiled

½ cup cream, readily available

½ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika powder

3-4 garlic cloves

Salt as per taste

For Tahani Sauce:

1 cup sesame seeds

4-5 garlic cloves

½ cup cream

½ cup olive oil

Salt to taste

Method:

• In a non-stick pan, heat 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and add 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, add chicken strips as soon as the garlic turns fragrant and fry the chicken on a high flame.
• When the chicken strips change the color, instantly add 1 cup thick yogurt and mix well. Lower down the heat and add 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1-2 tablespoons barbeque powder, 1 tablespoon crushed black pepper , salt to taste and mix well. Cook chicken strips on a high flame until the chicken turns juicy and its sauce becomes creamy and the water dries up. Later add 1 cup finely chopped cucumber with skin, ½ cup chopped olives and mix well. Remove the chicken mixture to a plate.
• Meanwhile, let’s make hummus sauce, In a  blender, add 1 cup boiled chickpeas, 1/2 cup cream, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 4 garlic cloves, blend until smooth, creamy and rich in texture. You can add 3-4 tablespoons of water for easy blending. Remove the hummus mixture to a bowl.
• For tahini sauce, add 1 cup water in a pot, add washed sesame seeds and 3-4 garlic cloves, allow the elements to boil until the smell flies away. Once the mixture is boiled evenly, pass it down to the strainer and blend the ingredients with ½ cup cream, ½ cup olive oil and a pinch of salt. Blend the mixture with ½ cup of water for a little thin and smooth paste. Tahini sauce comes out little thinner and light in texture than the hummus sauce.
• Let’s do the final touch, roast pita bread or wrap on both the sides over a non stick pan, place the bread flat on the butter paper, spread hummus and tahini sauce all over it, pile the chicken mixture as per your preference, 1-2 slices of pickled cucumber, 1 slice of beetroot jullience, 1-2 slices of pickled chili and wrap the bread neatly with the help of the butter paper or foil by twisting the paper to seal the ends. This makes the whole thing easier to eat without falling apart. Enjoy hogging guys!

BBQ Chicken Pan Pizza

There comes a time when he has a yen for the classic yet traditional dish, providing the platform for home made eatables, the limited addition of cheese and extra filled veggies is what makes this chicken pizza extra special and worthy for him. I love the crusty bottoms coated with the yummy BBQ chicken and ambrosial veggies wrapped with the whole spices and Italian herbs. Regular fluffy flour crust sounds not-so-easy option for the one’s trying to make pizza for the very first time, why not to buy the frozen ones, especially when you’re throwing a pizza party or treat, but with a mellower richness, as it is made with the instantly charmed, mild and warm varieties of goodness.

Adding veggies and proteins into your junk to make any dish count as healthy without fraught affair, fresh tomatoes seethe to form a deep sauce topped with chicken sautéed in yogurt, bell peppers, onions and glazed cheese, so easy and finger licking nutrition. This marinated chicken is sharp, juicy, tender with smoky flavor that will give you the satisfaction of intensifying flavors. I have used my regular tandoori spice powder recipe, click here for the recipe, make this spice for one time and use it in series of rice, curry or BBQ recipes and feel that yummy transformation in your dish, you will love it! I had never tired pan-pizza ever but on tons of Facebook fans request here I am with a quick and unbelievably amazing pizza recipe.

BBQ Chicken Pan Pizza

Preparation Time: 35 minutes

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:

1 large pizza crust

1 cup boneless chicken strips

1 cup pizza sauce (check out it’s recipe here)

1 tablespoon tandoori spice powder (check out it’s recipe here)

1 tablespoon greek yogurt

½ teaspoon garlic paste

½ teaspoon ginger paste

1 cup moon sliced onions

1 cup thin sliced capsicum, any color of your choice

1 teaspoon chili flakes

1 tablespoon oregano

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

A small piece of charcoal for smoke

Method:

• In a bowl, add chicken strips, 1 tablespoon yogurt, 1-2 tablespoon tandoori spice powder, ½ teaspoon ginger paste and ½ teaspoon garlic paste, mix well and marinate for half an hour.
• Later, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and add the marinated chicken strips mixture and allow it to cook for 8-10 minutes on a medium heat. As soon as the chicken becomes tender and the sauce dries up, place a piece of hot charcoal into the pan and cover it, this will give an unbeatable flavor to your chicken. 
• In another pan, drizzle cooking oil spreading all over and gently place the pizza crust, allow it to turn crisp on a low flame for about 8 minutes, check occasionally.  You will find the base of the crust has turned crisp and light brown, time to transfer the crust to a plate.
• Again, repeat the process by drizzling the cooking oil in a nonstick pan, transfer the other side of uncooked crust on the pan, keeping the flame on a low heat. Immediately spread pizza sauce all over the crisp side of the crust, spread tandoori chicken strips, sliced capsicum, onions and shredded cheese. You can add unseeded tomatoes, black olives, jalapenos, corns and even mushrooms if you are looking for a heavy topping on your pizza. Add cheese as per your likings and diet plan! We prefer to add minimum amount fulfilling our cheese cravings!
• Finish by sprinkling chili flakes and oregano as per your likings, allow the pizza base to cook on a low heat for 10 minutes until the base becomes crispy. Remove it to a plate and gently give cuts with the help of pizza cutter. Enjoy this yummy Italian meal with your bff! 

A Recipe Of Perfect Scrambled Protein Eggs With Mexican Touch

It is our kitchen table that gives the essence and color to our mixed heritage and habits, my Indian breakfast of oats porridge pepped up with seasonal fruits or methi thepla with chilled fresh yogurt dusted with sugar was very different from the fried anda paratha and halwa puri of my kin, Throwing in whites and yellows for a perfectly light and fluffy dish is all he plump for in the morning. If you want a mind blowing breakfast with hot parathas or repast, this is an enjoyable and light dish. A salubrious and scrummy version of Mexican-inspired breakfast, as it has more veggies cut down together with the amazing whiff of cilantro juxtaposed with deep pink strawberry jam, cream and whole wheat bread.

Multigrain bread overspread with healthy scrambled toppings with thin-sliced radish, cucumber, and baby arugula is ready in under 10 minutes, what else you need! Add grated cheese or prepare beaten eggs with simple salt and pepper, or take this breakfast bowl with wheat flat bread, eat the way you want and quench your sense of taste with this amazing kick start breakfast recipe. It's quick, easy and requires a little patience and the outcome is wonderful, tell me what you topped your scrambled egg with? I could use some new ideas. 

A Recipe Of Perfect Scrambled Protein Eggs With Mexican Touch

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 5-8 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 tablespoon canola cooking oil

1 small, finely diced onions

1 large, finely chopped plum tomatoes, seeded

1-2 finely chopped jalapeno, seeded

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder or haldi, optional

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Handful of chopped cilantro

Salt to taste

Method:

• Heat cooking oil in nonstick pan, add chopped onions and fry until it becomes semi-transparent. 
• Add finely chopped tomatoes and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes on a medium flame until the tomatoes become soft and mushy in texture.
• Add chopped jalapeno, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt and pepper, cook until the oil separates from the sides of the mixture. Now add chopped cilantro and lightly beaten eggs and cook, immediately start folding the egg evenly.
• Serve hot with avocado or with roast potatoes, simply yummy fulfilling light breakfast goals.

Virgin Pina Colada

The first working day of February asked for comfort, I can’t get over with the patch of morning blues, these are the days when I behest to pamper myself. What can be easier on the eye than a rousing and inviting fruit mocktail, I love the charm of pastel and soft hued shades, which is why this mocktail tries to enthrall my attention urging me to make it again and again. The refreshing flavor of pineapple coalesces quickly with the mild and sweet taste of coconut butter. As it's saccharine with a pronounced pineapple flavor, you can add milk cream to balance the sweetness, there is a fragrance of strained pineapple and coconut cream, because who doesn’t love a little luxury?

Itsy bitsy goodies in a form of breakfast have always pushed me to rise up early during my sluggish and dull days, Hashim would happily make pina colada and I would be busy plating slices of avocados, sourdough and scrambled egg, perfect kick start of our day. As it is said, happy life comes from happy tummy! And we love to dig our forks into an amazing piece of nature! Pina colada has been a staple drink of Spain and has always given its frequent appearance at tiki lounges, but now this yummilicious drink is giving a regular visit especially when we don’t have a time for breakfast! As pineapples are rich in enzymes, which is great for the digestive system as well as it is the best source of vitamin C, knowing the facts we love to sip this drink more often.

Vegan Pina Colada

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Serves: 3 persons

Ingredients:

1 cup pineapple juice

½ cup pineapple slices, I have used the canned one’s

2-3 tablespoons coconut cream

1 tablespoon milk cream

Sugar as required

Crushed Ice as required

Method:

• In a blender, add 3 tablespoons coconut cream and 1 tablespoon milk cream, blend until smooth.
• Now add white rum to the blender, but I always make virgin pina colada by skipping this step. You can also add vanilla ice cream for a twist in flavor.
• Add ½ cup pineapple slices, 1 cup pineapple juice, and sugar in a blender. Blend it well so that pina colada turns into a smooth, soft & creamy mocktail drink.
• Adjust the consistency and taste by adding milk cream and pineapple slices. Before pouring the drink decorate the rim of the glass by simply rotating the rim of your glass in sugar syrup or honey until the rim is evenly wetted, later press the rim gently in the plate of fresh coconut flakes, Easy!
• Pour it into a glass, sprinkle coconut flakes and garnish this delicious drink with crushed ice, pineapple or strawberry slices.

Who said Pina colada cannot be a non-alcoholic drink? Leave the rum out if you’re making this for the little ones as the points remain the same with or without. The main ingredient for making pina colada mocktail is coconut milk or cream. If you prefer non-alcoholic drinks, then this one is definitely must try for you. Whisk yourself away to a balmy tropical island for a few heavenly moments.

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Crunchy Soya Chunks Salad Recipe

Crunchy soya chunks salad is so fresh made with lemon juice and chili flakes, this can be perfect for potlucks if serve it over spiralized cucumbers, sweet and fresh roasted corns, fine chopped grape tomatoes and onions with minty touch. 

I'm in love with soya beans these days and I am having so much of fun cooking lately. It's a great source of protein and becoming quite popular around. It's wonderful in salads, side dish and rice dishes. I miss mama's special soya bean curry and soya bean biryani, she would just turn golden chunks into yummy and irresistible delights. 

In India and here I can easily find soya chunks in any natural foods market, but I realize some of you may not be as lucky, if soya chunks are nearly available to you, I highly encourage you to try it in different ways! Quick, simple, easy and crunchy salad recipe that takes less than 10 minutes to cook and teams up well with any main dish, they are so good I could have easily eaten two servings. Present the way you want, but always serve it hot for crunchier bites.

Crunchy Soya Chunks Salad Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:

1 bowl boiled soya chunks

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon finely chopped onions

1 teaspoon mustard seeds or rai 

1 tablespoon red chili powder

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Salt to taste

Method:

• In a pot, add 2 cups of water and bring it to boil, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup soya chunks. Allow it to boil until the chunks turn delicately soft and spongy. Transfer it into the colander and strain all the water from the chunks by pressing down with the help of a spoon.
• In a frying pan, drizzle some olive oil and add mustard seeds. Once they began to splutter, add together the boiled soya chunks, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt to taste, allow it to cook until the texture becomes golden brown and crisp from outside.
• Once cooked, squeeze lemon juice and adjust the salt and piquancy as needed. Garnish with chopped onion. You can also garnish with chopped tomatoes, chopped cilantro or mint and even sweet corn, we prefer light and simple with chicken or vegetable curry!

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Yummy Chicken Hot and Sour Soup

It’s hard to believe that my yearly meal plans and cooking ideas had gotten executed with just the blink of an eye, where did the time fly? Coming out from the holiday mode, I’m back on my track focusing on my veggies and turning on to yoga a few extra times a week, how about you?

This month’s meal plan is something requested by many of you so I’ve chosen friendly and healthy recipes. These are comfortable and likeable foods my family enjoys! Autumn produce brings along a promise of substantial soups in colors that celebrates the changing leaves, my kitchen has been romancing soup these days. We have had autumn gold soup made from the flesh of chicken, beautifully fresh and fine carrot julienne and crunchy cabbage. When he wants a hearty bowl of mushroom and chicken soup in a hurry, this soup is my best friend! It’s a great way to sneak some veggies into those picky tummies while enjoying a warm bowl of soup. Hot and sour soup is a flexible version of Chinese soup, I have always slurp veg version of hot and sour soup in Mumbai consisting of chunks of garlic, ginger, bamboo shoots and of course chinese touch of vinegar and soya sauce, regularly sipping soups has practically become our dinner routine.

This incredibly fresh, healthy and savory based hot and sour soup was a win all around, I was expecting "eeew! Veggies" but he ate it right up and actually enjoyed it. I don't think I have ever been fully considered as one of those on a healthy diet as I'am eating desserts every day. Oh yes! it's one of those things I enjoy in life and don't want to give up, I would cut down to like one bite size dessert and I draw the line there, I feel happy that this soup is filled with so much of goodness that I feel okay with the dessert afterwards, Crazy!. Now do yourself a favor and make this yummy chicken soup to add up to your dinner rotation this week, don't you just want to dive into all that goodness?

Chicken Hot and Sour Soup

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 2-3 persons

Ingredients:

1 small chicken breast, boiled and shredded

1.5 cup chicken broth

1 small bowl carrot, peeled and julienne strips

1 small bowl cabbage, julienne strips

1/2 bowl capsicum, julienne

1/2 bowl chopped mushrooms

3-4 tablespoons cornflour dissolved in 1/2 cup of water

1 cup vinegar

1 cup soya sauce

1 tablespoon chopped green chilies

1 cup red chili powder

1 egg

1/2 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon cooking oil, for tempering

1 teaspoon chinese salt

Salt to taste

Directions:

• In a stock pot, pour in chicken broth and add in shredded chicken, bring it to boil on a medium flame and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, let’s make the two easy sauces that needs to be served with the hot and sour soup. For spicy based sauce, simply add 1 teaspoon red chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1/2 cup white vinegar and mix well. 
• For vinegar based sauce, Add chopped green chilies and 1/2 teaspoon salt to 1/2 cup white vinegar and mix well. Set aside, You can refrigerate the sauces for later usage.
• Now add in fine julienne of carrots, cabbage, capsicum and chopped mushroom to chicken broth and cook for 1 minute on a medium flame. 
• Add 2 tablespoons soya sauce, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 teaspoon chinese salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and salt to taste. Mix well and simmer for another 1 minute.
• Dissolve cornflour in 1/2 cup of water without forming lumps, stir the cornflour paste to the soup and continue stirring until the soup mixture turns into a smooth and thick consistency (about 3-5 minutes). You can add more cornflour solution in order to achieve a better consistency (at this point you can thin the soup by adding a little more chicken broth if needed, I like mine fairly thick).
• Once the soup has transformed into the desired consistency, simply add the beaten egg into the mixture and always stir or move the ladle while you're slowly adding the beaten egg in order to create long strands of egg. Cook for 2-3 minutes and adjust the seasonings.
• In another nonstick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and immediately add it into the soup mixture so that you can re-heat and re-eat the soup the very next day.
• Garnish the top with shredded chicken and black pepper or with chopped green onions, serve warm with the two hot and sour sauces. Happy Winters!

The Chicken Tikka Biryani

Firstly, I am eminently grateful for all of you who allow me to do what I love to do every single day! When I decided to lay the first stone in 2016, I never dreamed my food blog would turn out as good as prodigious. When I look back to some of my fan’s recipe requests and my popular recipes to see which one made it to top 15, it pushes me to try something new and different with food. I’m completely flabbergast at where my little hobby has taken me. None of it would be possible without all The Hoggerz fans trying and sharing my recipes, A huge THANKYOU! If you’re new here, this is always a great place to start!

I have decided to try something a little different with tikka recipe and give it a new angle this cold winter nights. Everyone heartily adores the smells and taste of tikka in my house, I have been getting tons of requests that fits in this newly developed recipe, which you can see here I thought to give a try this week and see how it goes. If you too have requests for anything in particular such as a vegetarian meal, gluten-free, kid friendly, freezer friendly, low carb, slow cooker etc let me know! For all you tikka lovers, don’t worry I’m still eating my veggies and I will continue to share a variety of recipes for you’ll as I always do!

If you’re sick of hogging tikka with naans, paratha’s or indian flat bread, then tikka biryani will be a total amazeballs meal for you and family! Tikka biryani is the same smoke filled tikka recipe, but it has a lot of different techniques and ingredients. If you love experimenting in your kitchen like I do then you should try this one. Tikka biryani is a marination of flavorful indian spices, kick of food color and aromatic yogurt gravy! My husband is a huge fan of tikka flavored meal so I thought to put the rice together and steam chicken tikka with amazingly flavored yogurt curry and this was born. Enjoy this with your loved one’s on this new year's eve! If you would like to see some of the previous easy and quick chicken tikka/tandoori recipe for weekend dinner plans then simply click here!

The Chicken Tikka Biryani

Preparation Time: 60 minutes

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

Serves: 2-3 persons

Ingredients:

2-3 Chicken pieces, as we are a family of two I have prepared this recipe with minimal elements, you can double the quantity as needed.

1 cup basmati rice

1 cup whisk, greek yogurt

½ cup fried onion

2 sliced tomatoes

1 cup cooking oil

1 teaspoon ginger paste

1 teaspoon garlic paste

1 tablespoon red chili powder

1 teaspoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon black pepper powder

½ teaspoon hot spice powder

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

½ teaspoon cumin powder

¼ teaspoon fennel seeds powder
1 big cardamom

2-3 cloves

½ inch cinnamon piece

¼ teaspoon orange food color

1 piece of charcoal, for smoky flavor

1 teaspoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons cilantro

2-3 slit green chilies

Salt to taste

Method:

• Let’s marinate the chicken first, In a bowl, marinate chicken pieces with lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, ½ tablespoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon hot spice powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder, orange food color and salt to taste. Mix well and keep aside for 30 minutes or 2 hours.
• In a non stick pan, heat cooking oil and cook the marinated chicken pieces undisturbed for 10-15 minutes until it becomes tender and little crisp from outsides. You can either grill, barbecue or bake the marinated chicken pieces. Drizzle cooking oil over the chicken when needed.
• Once the chicken absorbs all the flavors and gets evenly tender, give smoke with burnt coal and cover the pan for at least 15 minutes so that the chicken turn out to be smoky!
• Meanwhile, In another pan, heat ¼ cup cooking oil and fry half moon sliced onions until golden brown, add 2-3 cloves, ½ inch cinnamon piece, 1 big cardamom, sliced tomatoes, add ½ teaspoon red chili powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper powder and cook on medium flame.
• Now add ½ cup greek yogurt and fry or bhuno until the gravy forms a smooth and thick paste. Add chopped cilantro and 2-3 slit green chilies and cover the pan, allow it to cook for 3-5 minutes on a low flame.
• Add roasted chicken tikka pieces in the gravy and mix well. Adjust the seasoning and salt of the gravy as needed.
• In a saucepan, add basmati rice in 2-3 cups of boiling water, add 2 teaspoons of salt and steam for 2-3 minutes until the rice is half cooked. Immediately strain the rice and discard all the water.
• In a pot, drizzle cooking oil and 3 tablespoons of water, layer half cooked rice and spread the chicken gravy on the top of rice spread. Add the remaining rice all over the gravy and make layers, lower the heat and cook covered for 10-15 minutes until the rice is completely steamed.
• Serve hot without breaking the rice and chicken pieces. Tikka biryani tastes best with plain yogurt raita. Enjoy!

Tea-Time Zucchini & Onion Fritters

Winter has outstretched its stay, here winter is much like summer, it has a variable temperament, its fickleness is its chief facet, although my favorite season. I have come to appreciate its turn, there is something charming in the redolence of air, the bareness of the trees, a crisp and tonic, cold morning with silvery sunlight and sometimes the gray tones of astringent winter marries well with the evening delights of warm slow-cooker soups or delicate fritters with a milky latte. Winter and rainy days naturally foster the hankering for fritters as they are crisp, healthy and unbelievably light, low calorie veggie delight for a tea time snack. I like adding different patterns of veggies and flavoring fritters so that my hubby dearest happily tucks in veggies without persnickety about the insides.

Chicken Cheese Balls / Chicken And Cheese Shots

Juggling invariably with recipes into something memorable when you have high quality ingredients made with love from cheese. With a wide range of offerings, including mild or sharp cheddar, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Swiss, American, Mexican and more. Cheddar cheese is available as cubes, shreds, chunks, slices filled up with the pure goodness of creamy texture to satisfy individual taste of snacks, appetizers and finger licking bites. Add a little new excitement in your menu items of holiday meals with this palatable and flavorsome recipe of crispy and delicate cheese and chicken shots that uses either chunks or shreds of cheddar! You can make pretty much balls and refrigerate it for future use, especially when you get home from work, reach for a healthy option to snack on junk food that you can get on the table quickly to satisfy your hunger while you prepare the main meal.

If you're potato lover and cheese fanatic, this cheese balls recipe might change your bad day. Cheese just gets melted in our mouth, giving an exact and best filling of boiled elements with delicate crisp coating. For this recipe, I have used shredded chicken, mashed potatoes and herbs but the possibilities are endless. You could add whichever blanched vegetables, sweet corn, bell pepper and herbs you like. Serve at a dinner party with your favorite drinks or just as a Sunday treat! This is easily one of my top simple snacks and what makes it so great is that it looks more complicated than it actually is!

Chicken Cheese Balls / Chicken And Cheese Shots

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 2-3 persons

Ingredients:

1 cup boiled, shredded chicken breast

2 large size boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes

1 cup shredded cheese or 3-4 cheese slices

2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise

3-4 green chilies

1 teaspoon ginger paste

1 teaspoon garlic paste

1 tablespoon black pepper powder

1 egg, beaten

1-2 cups bread crumbs

1 bread slice

Salt to taste

Method:

• In a pan, add 2 cups of water, chicken breast, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 4 green chilies and salt, cook until the chicken is succulent and water dries away.
• Bring down the mixture to room temperature and roughly shred the chicken mixture.
• In a blender, add the shredded chicken mixture, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon black pepper powder, 1 slice of bread and granule the mixture properly.
• In a large bowl, add the softened and mashed potatoes, blended chicken mixture, cheddar and mix well. Taste and balance the seasoning in your own way.
• Make medium size balls from the mixture and dip each ball into beaten egg and then coat one-by-one in bread crumbs. Coat the balls from all sides in a fun way by simply adding crumbs in a shallow bowl and later coat each ball by gently rolling the shallow bowl of bread crumbs and its done!
• Simply refrigerate the balls at this stage if you wish to eat them later or heat cooking oil in a frying pan, add the balls and fry until golden brown and crisp in texture. Drain all the excessive oil and serve hot with any dip you like!

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Crispy Chicken Broast Recipe For Quick And Delicious Dinner

Broccoli, potatoes and fried chicken are one of my golden favorites fuss free, a huge kitchen time saver and an easy going weekend repast in the cold months when we are hungry and need dinner on the table quick. Broast sauce made from boiled potatoes, mayonnaise and simple elements paired with protein pack chicken developing delicious taste in every bite. Deep fried chicken broast is a comfort dish in my home, adding coleslaw is a quick and easy way to get more veggies into family’s diet without complaints.

Broast is basically a simple process of marinating chicken and later coating the pieces with seasoned flour for the fresh and delicious blanket by deep frying them on a low heat. You can even boil the chicken pieces and coat them with seasoned flour, but I don't find it a requisite step as directly deep frying the pieces gives you the similar results like the one’s we eat at our favorite food outlets.

I have shrunk the step of pressure cooking and in lieu soaked chicken pieces in the lemon squeezy marinade to achieve intense taste and juicy insides. This is one of the easiest, quick and a very enjoyable chicken broast recipe that is simply made by following three trouble free steps and the dinner’s ready in 20 minutes. Perfect to add into your kids meal, perfect for the newbies and I‘m sure you’ll be obsessed!

Crispy Chicken Broast Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 2 persons

Ingredients:

4-5 chicken pieces, preferably with skin

2-3 cups cooking oil, for frying

1 beaten egg

1 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon paprika

1-2 cups flour or maida

¼ teaspoon mustard powder

¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt to taste

Method:

• Wash chicken pieces neatly, add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix well and leave it aside for at least 10-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, beat the eggs and add 1 tablespoon milk and mix the mixture properly.
• In a plate, mix flour or maida with 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon mustard powder and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder. Dip marinated chicken pieces, one-by-one in egg mixture and coat it evenly with seasoned flour. You can double coat the chicken pieces by again repeating the same step of dipping in egg mixture and coating with seasoned flour.
• Deep fry the chicken pieces in hot cooking oil on a low flame, Always avoid flipping the chicken pieces while it is frying otherwise the coating may turn mess. Flip them halfway after 10 minutes and let the chicken cook on the other side for another 10-15 minutes. Try to deep fry chicken pieces undisturbed.
• Once the coating turns golden brown and crispy immediately remove to a serving dish and serve hot with broast sauce and coleslaw. Enjoy!

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How To Make Delicious Chicken Ginger

I hope everyone is loving my recipe’s and finds them helpful, we are just a few weeks away from Christmas and the holiday countdown has begun, isn’t this crazy! We’re a family of two, wherein I prefer vegetables and my better half would fancy non-veg cuisine, I have been making chicken dishes for him, but now that Fall is here, I wanted to try a variation with some special sharp ingredients instead. I often think up of recipe that sounds good in my head but may not always turn out great for blog worthy recipes, this chicken ginger recipe was one of those I wasn’t sure about how it would turn out. The addition of ginger as the main ingredient was amazing and the outcome never disappoints.

I love to sup ginger tea as somewhere it makes me feel fresh and rejuvenating from inside, winter reminds me of crunchy salad with ginger turmeric root dressing and ginger turmeric root halwa. When I was a kid we had a spoonful of ginger halwa after our main dish whether we like it or not. I was usually not the finicky one’s and loved the sweet and little spicy taste of the halwa while my siblings were forced to have it, because of its powerful and wonderful affects combating against the bad effects in this weather!

When added to chicken, its fresh, spicy and distinct flavor blended perfectly to create a simple yet delicious dish. I think chicken ginger is the perfect meal to comfort during winter time. Serve this with hot naan, cauliflower rice to keep the carbs low, I served it with stuffed peppers and it really balances the flavors well. Soon I will be sharing stuffed peppers recipe with you’ll.

Chicken Ginger

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 2-3 persons

Ingredients:

½ kg boneless chicken pieces

2 roughly sliced tomatoes

2 tablespoons cooking oil

2-3 tablespoons greek yogurt

1 tablespoon garlic paste

1 tablespoon ginger paste

1 teaspoon red chili flakes

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 green chilies, slit

2 tablespoons ginger julienne

2-3 tablespoons ghee/clarified butter or butter

1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

Salt to taste

Method:

• In a wok, heat cooking oil and add ginger and garlic paste, sauté for a few minutes and fry chicken cubes until it changes the color.
• When the chicken is no longer pink, immediately add sliced tomatoes, slit green chilies, 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ginger julienne and salt to taste. Allow it to cook for 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes soften and the oil oozes out.
• Add whisk greek yogurt and mix well, cook under low flame until the chicken is cooked. Splash a little water only if needed. Add butter and adjust the seasoning, garnish with chopped cilantro and ginger julienne. Enjoy!