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Non
Vegetarian dishes comprise of some innovative chicken and mutton
curries which can be prepared for special occasions. Become a
well proclaimed cook by featuring some of the recipes in your next
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Chettinad |
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Ingredients:
Chicken-1
kg, Oil-half cup, Grated coconut-1, Chilli powder-1 tbls, Posto-3
tbls, Fennel seeds (mouri)-1tbls
Red dry chillis-10-12, Cinnamon-1 inch, cloves-3
Cardamom (small elaichi)-8, Turmeric-1/2tbls, |
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Chopped
tomato-3, Chopped ginger-1/2tbls Chopped
garlic-2tbls
Onion-4, Curry leaves-15-20, Coriander leaves-1/2 bunch, Sugar-1
tsp, Salt-according to taste, Lemon juice-1, Roasted Coriander-1ts
Steps:
Coriander,
fennel seeds, cinnamon, posto, dry red chilies, cloves and cardamom
are to be roasted and then grind them with ginger and garlic in
a mixer.
Heal oil in a pan and fry the chopped onions till they are brown.
Add to it curry leaves, chilli powder and the mixed spices. Stir
it for 2 mins. and to it add tomatoes, chicken pieces and salt.
Stir for 8-9 mins and then add 3-4 cups of water. Cook until the
chicken is soft. Add sugar and grated coconut for taste. You may
add the lemon juice too. Garnish it with chopped coriander leaves
and serve hot.
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Chicken |
Ingredients:
Chicken-500
gms cut into pieces, Soya sauce-3tbls
Honey-2tbls, White Vinegar-2 tbls, Ginger paste-2 tsp
Garlic paste-1 and half tsp, Red chilli sauce-half tbls
Oil-2 tbls, Garam masala-half tsp (optional), Pepper-1 tsp, White
sesame seeds- 3 tsp.
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Steps:
In a large
bowl, take soya sauce, ginger and garlic paste, honey, pepper, five
spices(if using), vinegar, red chilli sauce and oil and stir until
well blended. Coat the chicken pieces in this blend and marinade
in the refrigerator for 2 hrs. or overnight, turning them occasionally.
Drain the chicken pieces and keep the mixture aside. Place the chicken
pieces on a glass or ceramic platter. Sprinkle 1 tbls of sesame
seeds and cook high uncovered for 5 mins in microwave. Turn the
pieces over with the help of a spoon or fork and brush the remaining
mixture. Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds and cook on high for
another 5-6 mins. Let it stand for another 5 mins before removing
from the microwave. Serve immediately. Make an approximate 12-14
pieces. You can always reduce the amount of oil used to half tbls,
if you wish so.
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