Blueberry Crisp with Icecream ,....

I just luv blueberries so when i saw the recipe of Blackberry Crisp in Nigella Lawsons book,i had to try it,had blueberries in my fridge and when Advay slept today noon, had all the opportunity to work peacefully in kitchen,,,:-)
Recipe name Blueberry Crisp
Recipe source Nigella Express Book
Recipe style Baking
baking temperature 200 degree centigrade

baking time 15 to 20 mins
Ingredient needed
half cup plus one tablespoon butter'
three fourth cup rolled oat
half cup flour
half cup light brown sugar ( i used brown sugar )
half cup flaked almond
one fourth cup sunflower kernel ( i didnt had  :-( )
ground cinnamon one tsp
blueberries one cup ( original recipe blackberries four cup)
one fouth cup vanilla or granulated sugar ( i used normal sugar)

two tsp cornstarch ( substituted with all purpose flour )
Procedure
preheat the oven to 200 degree centigrade
melt butter and keep aside
In a mixing bowl combine oat with flour,brown sugar,cinnamon,sunflower kernel and almond
In a baking dish preferably wide shallow one ,mix blueberries with sugar and cornstarch (i used all purpose flour)
stir melted butter over crisp topping and spoon over the blueberries
bake for 20 mins and serve warm with icecream or cream.

this one is for u frens,just curl up on ur couch and enjoy this bowl  thats wht i did. u will experience sheer bliss,tastes best served warm with dollop of ciecream or cream.
blueberry crisp is my entry for the weekly bakeoff at Champas space
...enjoy cee u all soon..

One Pot Meal Spiced veggies with couscous

I got introduced to Couscous through food blogs,so reluctantly i picked the box of couscous  during my last grocery shopping,saw the recipe of spiced vegetable couscous in one of the cookbooks,so thought of giving this a try

Recipe Name - Vegetable Couscous

Recipe Source - Cookbook

Cuisine moroccan

Preparation time 15 mins

Cooking time 30 mins

Ingredient for Vegetable Couscous

400gm chickpeas(boiled and drained)

green pepper one sliced

carrot one sliced

cauliflower 200gm

onion chopped one

tomato chopped one

garlic cloves crushed two

salt as per taste

pepper half tsp

turmeric half tsp

one tsp each of coriander and cumin 

oil two tbsp

For the couscous

salt half tsp

one cup couscous

butter one tbsp

Procedure for veggies

heat oil in non stick wok

fry onion and garlic till soft

followed by turmeric,coriander and cumin

keep stirring for few minutes

now add the chopped veggies fry for a minute

add enough water to cover the veggies halfway

bring to boil,lower the heat and let it simmer for few minutes

once the veggies re half done add chickpeas and cook for further 10 mins

season with salt and pepper.

Procedure for couscous

to cook the couscous boil water in saucepan

add salt and half tsp of oil

remove from the heat and mix couscous

keep stirring

allow to swell for 2 minutes,add butter and heat through gently

stirring to separate the grains

For serving

Serve cooked veggies on couscous garnuished with coriander leaves.

Event entry 

This platter is off for Semi homemade event at lazzat and to

MLLA 20 hosted this month by Rachel and started by Susan of the well seasoned cook. 

Enjoy the platter frens, ceeu all soon ,.week was not that good very heavy one hoping for something better this week,..till thn take care happy bloggin,...

Thili Dosai from Lakshmis kitchen and Wholewheat Walnut Bread

Since past two months,life has been really busy with so much to do and just 24hrs in a day, sometimes i feel i need more time to catch up with the pending work,yet whenever i feel like like cooking or get the opportunity to cook i dont miss it,first half of the day i am busy in hospital doing projects and the second half is for home,Advay,sudying,cooking and so many other things,its tough managing both home and work but i am doing the best i can,Advay has become very naughty,he keeps me on my toes,evening is spent running after him and as soon i am back from work he gets his books out from his school bag for revision,ya he luvs alphabets and is in luv with them ,he has started conversing in his own language and tries to catch up with us not to miss he luvs chatting with his father on Skype which is our daily routine these days,coming back to cooking

I tried Thili Dose

from Lakshmis space which is yum i am going to make this again,perfect for beakfast and brunch we enjoyed this with mango pickle ,thanks Lakshmi for the recipe gonna try ur moong dosai soon,..;-)

and ya i did bake whole loaf of Walnut Bread

from my baking dairy ,this is ow the recipe goes,...

Ingredient needed

420gm wholewheat flour

150gm whitebread flour

12.5ml salt

550ml lukewarm water

15ml clear honey

15ml active yeast

150gm walnut pieces

1 beaten egg to glaze

Procedure

STEP 1

Combine wholemeal and whiteflour and salt in a large bowl,make well n the centre and add 250ml of water ,honey and yeast.

set aside until yeast dissolves and becomes frothy.

STEP 2

Add more water,and mix to form smooth dough.

STEP 3

Transfer to a floured board and knead,adding flour is necessary,until the dough is smooth and elastic.Place in a greased bowl and roll the dough around in the bowl to coat thoroughly on all sides,cover with clear film and leave in warm place until it doubles in volume for about one and half hrs.

STEP 4

Knock back ( punch down ) the dough and knead in the Walnuts evenly.

STEP 5

Grease a baking sheet,shape the dough into a round loaf and place on the baking sheet .Press in walnut pieces to decorate the the top.Covel loosely with a damp cloth or clear film and leave to rise in a warm place until it doubles in size .

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 220 degree centigrade,bake for 15 minutes,lower the heat to 190 degree centigarde and bake until the base sounds hollowwhen tapped for about 40 minutes.

I had baked this loaf for my sis,..and ya she did liked it,..

hope u guys r doing good,weather is quiet pleasent from past few days,so feeling good,otherwise i guess we had the longest summers this year,.

me signin off cee u guys soon,..tk cre,..:-)

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Malaidar chicken curry aam chutney ke sath with Coconut icecream with mango sauce

In my last post I had mentioned about something special which I had prepared  for my cousins who had come to visit us,..as they are very fond of chicken I thought of preparing chicken curry for them.Thought of going through tried and tasted recipes in my blog,but then thought of experimenting with the ingredients around,I had cream in fridge so thought of experimenting with cream and chicken

Chicken Malaidar

Ingredient needed

Chicken one kg

 Onion four chopped

Tomato two copped

Green chili one chopped

Ginger garlic paste one tbsp

Cumin seeds one tsp

Green cardamom crushed two

Salt as per taste

Oil to cook

Cream half cup

Garam masala powder one tsp

Mixture of half tsp each of red chili ,coriander and turmeric powder.

Preparation

In a clean bowl mix chicken with cream,Ginger garlic paste , mixture of masalas and crushed cardamom.

Keep aside,

Procedure

Step 1

In a non stick wok heat one tbsp of oil

Once the oil is hot add cumin seeds

Followed by chopped onion and green chili

Keep frying till onions are semi brown .

Step 2

Now add chopped tomatoes and salt

Mix well on low flame ad scrape ff from the sides.

Once oil is seen along the sides

Step 3

Add marinated chicken to the wok

And mix well with the tomato onion mixture.

Keep stirring cover and cook on low flame for few minutes.

Step 4

Remove from flame and serve hot with chapatti or rice

Add few drops of cream before serving.

Served with chapati,aam chutney and sirke wala pyaz.

For Keri ni Chutney(from my parsi cookbook)

Ingredient needed

Raw mango peeled and chopped one

Green chili one deseeded

Chopped ginger one tbsp

Chopped garlic one tbsp

Grated coconut two tbsp

Coriander leaves half cup

Salt as per taste

Procedure

Grind all the ingredients till soft.

Serve with dal chawal or sabji roti.

For dessert I had prepared Coconut icecream with mango sauce from my icecream book

Here goes the recipe of it

Ingredient needed

150gm grated coconut or coconut milk

cornflour one tbsp

egg yolk four

milk 600ml

caster sugar 115gm

cream 300ml

almond essence one tsp

Ingredient needed for the sauce

Ripe mango one

Sugar 2tbsp(I didnt add)

Lemon juice one tbsp

Orange juice 4 tbsp

Procedure

Step 1

Beat the egg yolk,sugar cornflour,almond essence,and one tbsp of milk.

Step 2

Prepare coconut milk of the grated coconut by running it in blender with 300 ml milk

Step 3

Pour the fresh coconut milk into heavy saucepan and stir in the rest of the milk.Bring the milk almost to a boil.

Step 4

Pour the milk over the egg yolks whisking constantly.Return the mixture to the pan and cook very gently ,stirring until thickened.

Step 5

Pour the custard into a bowl and cover it with greaseproof paper and leave to cool.

Step 6

Transfer into a freezer container and freeze for 3-4 hours,beating twice as it thickens.

For the sauce

Remove the stone from the mango  and put it in the food processor

Add the sugar,lemon juice and orange juice and process until smooth.

Pour it into a small jug and chill.

Serving suggestion

To serve,scoop the prepared ice cream into serving dish.

Add mango sauce and serve immediately.

Event entry

Malaiwala chicken curry goes to Vikis Potluck event

Coconut ice cream with mango sauce and aam chutney goes to Srivallis Mango mela.

Parents are joining us tomorrow morning ,neha my younger sis will be reaching delhi tomorrow midnight,nayani my cousion is here so from tomorrow its gonna be more fun,btw i have already packed my suitcase ,done with most of the shadi preparation,and ya before i forget today is our third marraige anniversary,..havent planned anything special maybe all three of us uhh sorry including Advay four we will dine out,..:-)chalo tk cre cee u guys soon,....

curry mela ke liye egg curry..gajarachi koshambri ke sath..

Have prepared egg curry many times,,but this version tried for the first time..got this recipe while browsing through cooking books,..liked it,,.so thought of giving it a try yesterday...together with plain rice and gajarachi koushambri taste was amazing,..altered few ingredients to suit our taste

here goes the recipe

ingredients

one cup of prepared paste of onion,ginger and garlic

chopped onion one

cumin seeds one tsp

bay leaf one crushed

pepper seeds half tsp

cloves half tsp

cinnamon stick one cm

black cardamom one

lemon juice one tbsp

tomato paste two tbsp

salt to taste

oil to cook

coconut dessicated three tbsp

half tsp each of red chilli,turmeric and coriander

chopped green chilli and coriander

garam masala powder half tsp

egg four boiled and cut into half

procedure

heat one tbsp of oil in the wok

add cumin seeds once they start spluttering

add chopped onion followed by cloves,pepper,bayleaf

black cardamom and cinnamomstick,keep frying till

onions start changing colour

now add the onion,garlic and ginger paste

keep stirring till paste blends well with other ingredients

add grated cocoonut and keep frying till brown in colour

now add red chilli,salt,turmeric , tomato paste and coriander powder

keep stirring till oil is seen along the sides of the wok

add half cup of water and lemon juice

bring to boil

keep stirring,add the boiled eggs and lower the flame.

add garam masala,..stir for two minutes and remove from flame

garnish with chopped green chilli and coriander leaves.

serve hot with plain rice.

Yesterday prepared koshimbir for the first time,..while blog hopping through various blogs,..had seen at so many blogs,.yesterday thought of giving it a try,

prepared from here

egg curry goes to CURRY MELA HOSTED BY SRIVALLI

GAJARACHI KOSHIMBIR GOES TO SWC MAHARSHTRA HOSTED BY NEHA

do chk out jala bhuna egg masala too

did some tshirts yesterday with theme foodie,..will be posting them soon,..

happy bloggin frens...

pudina wala murgh

As i was busy updating the post of foodies meet in my blog,.,,hubby prepared PUDINA CHICKEN THAT DAY,..NOT MANY PICS,..AS I WAS BUSY ON COM,,.AND HE WAS ALONE IN KITCHEN..WE HAD WITH PLAIN parantha,,AND THE TASTE WAS GREAT...MAYBE CAUSE PUDINA LEAVES WERE FRESH THANKS LAKSHMI FOR PUDINA LEAVES FROM YOUR KITCHEN GARDEN...,..PREPARED FOR THE FIRST TIME...REALLY LIKED IT,...COMING TO THE INGREDIENTS



CHICKEN WASHED,CLEANED AND CUT 450 gm
water 300ml
salt to taste
oil to cook
tomato puree two tbsp
pudina leaves chopped two tbsp
onion chopped two
ginger grated one teaspoon
lemon juice of half lemon
crushed red chilli 2



procedure

boil chicken in water ,till the water evaporates and chicken becomes tender.
keep aside
heat oil in wok add chopped onions and fry till onions change their colour
now add boiled chicken to chopped onions and keep frying till chicken becomes brown fromboth side
once done add grated ginger,red chili,lemon juice,mint leaves and salt ,,keep stirring
once everything blends well,,serve hot with rice or chapati

another version of garlic chicken and cucumber raita

PREPARED another version of garlic chicken few day back,garlic is good for health and has got many health benefits few of which are-

- assists in managing high cholestrol level
-healthy antioxidant
-powerful antibiotic
medicinal properties of garllic is strongest when raw,crushed or finely chopped.

more benefits of garlic can be read here

coming to the recipe of garlic chicken
ingredients are-

cloves 2
green cardamom pods 2
cinnamon stick 2.5cm
half tsp cumin seeds
onion one chopped
tomato one chopped



ginger pulp one teaspoon
grated garlic three teaspoon
salt to taste
one teaspoon each of coriander,turmeric and red chilli powder
500gm chicken
one tablespoon cream
garammasala one teaspoon
5 to 6 clove of garlic sliced
oil to cook

procedure

heat oil in wok,..
add cuminseeds followed by cloves,cardamompods and cinnamomstick
when they start spluttering add onions followed by ginger garlic pulp,turmeric,chilli and coriander powder



keep frying till u see oil along the sides ,now add salt and chopped tomatoes



once tomatoes start changing shape,add chicken and continue frying till chicken starts turning brown
now add fresh cream and garammasala,fry for a minute or two,add water if needed..cover and cook





in another vessel heat one fourth tsp of oil,..add chopped garlic,fry till golden brown
mix in the cooked chicken and serve hot.





prepared CUCUMBER RAITA along with garlic chicken,,add chopped cucumber and green chillies in the serving dish,curd,chat masala and salt..mix well cucumber raita is ready.

had garlic chicken with plain nan and cucumber raita.





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nutritive value of garlic chicken

serving size one fourth of the recipe

source from here

• protein 32.8gm
• cholestrol 123mg
• carbohydrate 37.7gm
  
  do chk out another version of garlic chicken ie lahsuni chicken
  done for today..more coming,,,in tomorrows post :-)
  happy weekend and happy blogging...frens..
  ceeya tomorrow,,,

CHICKEN KORMA AND FEW AWARDS..

time to tell whats peeping through the rice,..its chicken korma prepared in white gravy ,chicken korma is the second dish i prepared the day Pallak had come for dinner,never thought preparing chicken korma will be so easy...with plain rice and jeera murgh,,tasted great,..



ingredients for chicken korma

25gm almonds
2 garlic clove crushed
ginger choped 2.5cm



oil to cook
675 gm chicken chopped with bone
cardamom pods 3
onion 1 chopped
2tsp cumin
salt to tatse
plain yogurt 150ml
fresh cream two tbsp

procedure

make paste of almond,ginger and garlic in 2 tbsp of water



in one tsp of oil fry chicken for 10 minutes and keep aside
in the same oil add cardamom pods,followed by onion



add the almond paste ,followed by cumin,and add salt



keep stirring,now add yogurt,..keep cooking till it mixes well
time to add cooked chicken,followed by fresh cream..



simmer for few minutes,remove from heat.
serve garnished with fresh cream chopped almonds,..



feel like preparing again,CHICKEN KORMA GOES TO EAT HEALTHY PROTEIN RICH FOOD EVENT HOSTED BY SANGEETH

AWARD TIME ;-)



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THANKS ALOT SOWMYA ,DIVYA AND VANI FOR THE AWARD...



FRIENDHSIP AWARD BY VANI and PRITI...thanks a lOTZ friends for this colourful award....this award goes to those friends whom i met through bloggin....

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and ya SHEETAL OF SWEETY MY KITCHEN..MET HER IN WORKSHOP,,AND WE STARTED BLOGGING TOGETHER AND ARE FRIENDS SINCE THEN.


AND FINALLY LAKSHMI OF TASTE OF MYSORE HAS PASSED ME ' YOU MAKE MY DAY AWARD",thnks lotz lakshmi even u make my day ,,,,wheneverI see ur comments INMY POSTS,..THEY are really encouraging.



UMMM SO MANY,,,BUT FOR NOW WILL STICK TO

ASHA CAUSE HER COMMENTS REALLY MAKE ME SMILE,THANKS ASHA FOR MAKING MY DAY EVERYDAY

PRITI OF INDIAN KHANA UR COMMENTS REALLY MAKE MY DAY,CAUSE MORNING WHEN I OPEN MY POST TO CHK UR COMMENT IS ALWAYS THERE...AND YA WITH A QUESTION :-)

VANI FOR HER INSPIRING COMMENTS

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enjoy ur well deserved awards friend

NUTRITION FACT FOR SERVING SIZE OF 25gm

SOURCE FROM HERE

• PROTEIN 7gm
• SODIUM 24mg
• CHOLESTROL 23mg
• FAT 2gm
• CALORIES 49

JEERA MURGH

JEERA MURGH

prepared dry version of chicken ,,for a friend of mine who had come down for dinner,..had with rice and another version of chicken,,chk my tomorrows post for the recipe

here goes the recipe of jeera murgh, before that some thoughts to share when i first heard of this recipe,,,i thought may be preparation will be like jeera alloo ,,but i was wrong...was really anxious about the taste cause my sis friend was coming home for the first time,,and my sis had told her lotz about my blog and cooking,..thank god taste was great,.and together with plain rice..and...?...taste was awesome,..even pallak liked,,:-) which was really encouraging for someone like me who is still learning cooking,..

INGREDIENTS for jeera murgh

chicken 450GM

ground cumin and coriander 1tsp

salt to taste

garam masala half tsp

green chilli,ginger,garlic chopped one tbsp

3tbsp cumin seeds

half tsp pepper seeds

cardamom pod 4

oil one tbsp

procedure

heat wok,and dry roast one tbsp of cumi seeds ,.keep aside

heta oil add remaining cumin seeds,pepper and cardamom pods

add ginger,garlic and green chilies and fry for 2 minutes

add ground coriander and salt and cook over medium heat

add chicken pieces,simmer for 20minutes,

add water if it starts sticking.

add gramamasala and dry roasted cumin seeds before serving

chk tomorrows post for the recipe of chicken curry peeping from the rice,..

I AM SENDING THIS POST FOR EAT HEALTHY PROTEIN RICH FOOD HOSTED BY SANGEETH

nutrtion fact for each serving of 52gm

• 
  
  CALORIES 97
• 
  
  FAT 2gm
• 
  
  CHOLESTROL 47mg
• 
  
  SODIUM 41mg
• 
  
  CARBOHYDRATE 0
• 
  
  PROTEIN 17gm

source from here