BUTTER CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: For Marination : 800  grams of chicken cut into pieces (preferably boneless) 1  tablespoon(s) slightly sour yoghurt (optional) 1  tablespoon(s) vinegar or lemon juice 1  teaspoon(s) each of coriander, cumin and red chilli powders 1  onion chopped and made into a paste (optional) 2  teaspoon(s) each of ginger, garlic pastes salt to taste a few drops of edible orange-red color (optional) For...

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KHEER (PAYASAM)

kheer - this ever popular pudding has rice cooked on a slow fire in sweetened milk to make a rich, creamy dish!!!! INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 2 litres full-cream milk 1 can (400 gms) sweetened condensed milk 1 tsp cardamom powder 1 cup sugar 1 cup Basmati rice 50 gms almonds blanched and slivered 50 gms raisins A few strands of saffron Rose petals to garnish (optional) Preparation: Wash the rice well and soak for half an hour in enough water...

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ROASTED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 800  grams whole chicken 1  cup(s) water 1  tablespoon(s) each of ginger, garlic and green chilly pastes ½  tablespoon(s) vinegar 4  tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) / butter salt and to taste fried potato straws and boiled vegetables to garnish HOW TO MAKE IT: In a bowl mix the ginger, garlic and green chilly pastes.  Make cuts on the chicken and rub the paste onto it well.  Pour...

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MURG MALAI KABAB

Succulent, juicy pieces of chicken marinated with spices and cream and cooked in an oven (or a Tandoor) resulting in mouth-watering Kababs. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 12  boneless pieces (about 800  grams) of chicken 2  tablespoon(s) fresh cream 1  egg(s) lightly beaten 4  green chillies finely chopped 2  tablespoon(s) finely chopped coriander leaves ½  teaspoon(s) each of mace and nutmeg powders 1  teaspoon(s)...

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CHICKEN TIKKA (GRILLED CHICKEN)

Boneless pieces of chicken (murg) marinated, grilled (Tikka) and simmered in a gravy (masala) is a favorite speciality all over India. INGREDIENTS REQUIRED: 800  grams of boneless 1"chicken chunks 1  cup(s) yoghurt well beaten 1  teaspoon(s) each of hot spice mix (garam masala), cumin and red chilli powders 4  whole red chillies made into a paste with a little water 1  tablespoon(s) each of ginger and garlic pastes 1...

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