LEMONY BARBECUE CHICKEN

                    

 Lemony Barbecue chicken

    Barbecue chicken this is the magic word for every chicken lovers.They think that they can only eat this dish in restaurants and it is difficult to make at home.No need of any barbecue equipment.We can make it in our oven itself. 

Ingredients:

chicken-1 kg, lolly pop pieces

barbecue sauce

Barbecue sauce:

shallots/Small onions-2,finely chopped

soy sauce-1 tbsp

lemon juice -2 tbsp

marinated chicken in ziplock pouch

lemon zest-1 tsp,peel off a lemon

 brown sugar-1 tsp(optional)

Honey-1 tsp

Dry thyme-1/4 tsp

 Dry rosemary-1/4 tsp

wochestershire sauce-1 tsp

freshly crushed pepper corns-1 tbsp,can add according to your taste
extra virgin olive oil-1 tbsp
salt to taste
       In a saucepan add all above ing. for sauce and boil well till it thickens and cool, store in an airtight container and place in fridge even for a month.

Method:

    Put chicken pieces and sauce in a ziplock pouch and shake well to coat over the sauce in chicken.place the marinade in refrigerator for 6 hrs to 12 hrs.

  preheat oven to 210 degree c.
    Arrange the chicken pieces in the baking tray and reduce the heat to 200 degree and bake for 30 mins or shallow fry them in a non-stick pan and serve with lemon wedges.

    

yummyyyy......barbeque chicken

Note:

It is oil free,cholestrol free fried dish.Can make this barbeque with any kind of chicken pieces.

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PINEAPPLE CUPCAKES

        

                              Pineapple cup cakes

                                This week is a lucky week for me.I have been selected as a  the CHEF OF THE WEEK in http://www.erecipe.com site and I feel so much honoured and happy to receive the title.I have planned to giveaway a party to my daughter's and I have taken them to a finest restaurant.But being a chef title winner i think of to many any good dish to my kids and friends.So i planned to make these cupcakes for them.

                               These cupcakes are so yummy and they have finished it off in few minutes.I  have packed these cupcakes to my daughter's friends.They loved it a lot and congratulated me for the title.Really i like to thank the site for trusting me and selecting me.

Ingredients:

Butter - 200 gms

powdered sugar - 200 gms

flour - 200 gms 

 Eggs- 4

pineapple essence - few drops

Tinned pineapples - 2 pieces,chopped

Almonds - 1 tbsp, chopped

choco chips - 2 tbsp

Method:

   preheat oven in 180 degrees. 

1.Beat butter and sugar till creamy and fluffy.

2.Add eggs one at a time and beat well.

3.Add pineapple essence mix well and add flour,chopped pineapple,almonds and choco chips stir in with a wooden spatula or a  rubber spatula in cut and fold method*.

4.pour in greased cupcake moulds and bake for 40 mins or according to your oven.

Do icing of your wish and decorate with cherries on top.

NOTE:

Cut and fold method is mix the batter in one direction and make cuts in centre.So that the lumps or air bubbles will not form.You can add 1 tbsp cocoa pr and 1 tbsp milk to make chocolate pineapple cup cakes.

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TOMATO SOUP FROM EXTREMADURA

                                 

                Tomato soup with extremadura

                  I have made this soup for http://thedaringkitchen.com in the daring cooks challenge.This is very easy to make and had done some variations in the soup.I gave it an Indian touch to the soup actually this soup has the origin from Spain. 

                    Really it tasted sooooo good.After finish doing the soup I gave a sip to my elder daughter she grabbed the bowl and ranaway.She returned the empty bowl and left nothing for me.

                         Do try this soup and beware..........reserve some for you and show the bowl to others,otherwise you won't get even a sip.

Ingredients:

Ripened tomatoes-1/2 kilos

Baguettes-2 slices,toasted

Red pepper(Red capsicum)-2 tbsp,chopped

delicious tomato soup

Green pepper(Green capsicum)-2 tbsp,chopped

Onion-1 big,chopped

Garlic-3pods,chopped

cumin powder-1 tsp

Veg stock-1/2 cup*

Red chilly powder- 1/2 tsp*

Fresh cream-1 tsp

sugar-a pinch

Extravirgin olive oil/butter-1 tbsp

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

    1. Boil tomatoes in hot water for 3-4 mins,peel and chop them.

    2. In a pan add oil/butter heat up and add garlic saute a little add onions saute till translucent.

    3. Add in peppers,cumin pr,redchilly pr saute well add in chopped tomatoes and cook till its done.

  4. Add the stock,salt and pepper to taste ans sugar cook for 15 mins.

 5.Remove from fire and cool for sometime and do a quick blend in the blender and heat for some more mins and serve hot with cream and toasted baguette/Bread.

NOTE:

*Veg stock-If you find no time to make the stock can use stock cube or just add water

*Red chilly powder-Can use kashmiri redchilly pr,It will give good color to the soup.

                                      

POACHED EGG WITH CARAMELIZED ONION SANDWICH

                       poached Egg with caramelized onion sandwich

            

                   poached egg is an egg that has been cooked in simmering liquid.A perfect poaching is cooked white and inside a runny yolk.To prevent dispersion of the white of the egg, a small amount of vinegar may be added to the boiling water.

  Ingredients:

Egg-1,poached**

yummy sandwich

caramelized onion-1 tbsp*

sandwich bread-2

mayonnaise-1 tbsp(optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Method:

             ** To poach an Egg:

                  Heat water in a deep pan add salt and when the water starts boil stir in circular motion with a spoon when the water swirls add break in egg and leave it undisturbed for 10 mins and remove egg from water.In this method you'll get the perfectly poached egg.

               *for caramelized onions:

               In a non-stick pan add sliced one big onion and salt saute till it becomes translucent add 1 tbsp sugar stir till the onions change color and caramelize well and cool.

             Cut the sides of sandwich bread and spread mayonnaise spread onions and place Egg on top sprinkle the seasoning and close with another bread.

            Heat tawa(don't use sandwich maker) place the sandwich gently (be careful because the yolk must not break down) and toast on both sides and serve.

poached egg on bread

                   

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DRIED APRICOT AND NUTS BISCOTTI

                                      DRIED APRICOT AND NUTS BISCOTTI

                       

                                Priya suresh from HomeBakersChallenge made this biscotti challenge for november month.This is my first challenge with home bakers i hope my entry will make a space in the chellenge.

                           It is my first try to make a biscotti.I tried it with a fear whether it'll comeout well or not.My cousin came to help me,i added the ingredients and she mixed it and we baked them.......oh...well well well......the result was sooo good.I never expected that my first try would be a big sucess.I took American style vanilla biscotti and done my variations from http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/american-style-vanilla-biscotti-recipe .I think u all would like it .

Ingredients:

        maida- 2 cups

bread before getting biscotti shape

         butter-6 tbsps

       vanilla extract-1/2 tsp(i used vanilla pod it gave a good texture in the dough)

       baking powder-11/2 tsp

      pineapple essence-few drops(don't use more)

      salt-1/2 tsp

       sugar-2/3 cup

     pineapple pieces-1 tbsp(can use tinned,fresh or boiled with sugarsyrup)

   dried apricots-1 tbsp(soak in hot water for 10 mins and cut into pieces)

   chopped nuts(not finely chopped)-2 tbsp(i used walnuts,badam&cashew,can use dates also)

Method:

         preheat oven at 350 degrees

           1.  Beat butter and sugar till creamy.

           2. Add in baking pr,vanilla extract,pineapple essence,salt beat well.

        

           3.Add the flour mix well with hands or with paddle attachment then mix in dried apricots,pineapple pieces,chopped nuts mix well till the dough rolls to a ball.

         

          4.seperate the dough into 3 quarters place on part on the floured surface and roll rectangular slightly flatten thesurface and place on the baking sheet.

         

          5.Bake for about 25-35 mins.remove from oven and cool for 15 mins.

         6.Cut the bread into diagonals and arrange in the baking tray bake again for 15 mins flip and bake for abt 5 mins.

       Cool and store in an airtight container.

    

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PRAWN MASALA

prawn masala

It is a curry dish goes well with any kind of main dish.prawn is a common name and it is  called as shrimp.prawn is a very delicious meat and people love it.This is my version of cooking prawns.

            Many of people don't know how to clean the prawns.Usually cleaned prawns in markets, wont remove vein on the back of prawn.Have to hold it straight and make a slit on top to bottom.there will be a black thread like vein there, remove it carefully and clean with fresh water.If used without removing the vein it may ruin the dish.

Ingredients:

prawns-500 gms

mustard seeds-1 tsp

onion-1 big,chopped

tomato puree-1 tbsp

red chilly powder-1 tsp

turmeric pr-1/2 tsp

garam masala pr-1/2 tsp

soy sauce-1/2 tsp

salt to taste

Oil-1 tbsp

Method:

             In a bowl add cleaned prawns,turmeric pr,salt and set aside.

In a heavy-bottomed pan add oil to heat and add mustard to splutter.Then add onions saute well then add the powders toss them till raw smell disappears  add the tomato puree and soy sauce mix well add the prawns and salt stir fry till it cooks well.Garnish with coriender and curry leaves and serve.

               

COLORED SHEER PIRA(MILK BURFI)

                         

        Colored sheer pira(Milk burfi)

It is an afgan sweet and very easy to make.I have tried it for the first time and i feel so happy that i have got the good results.Just we need only 5 ingredients to make but need so much patience to complete this dish.Hope u all enjoy this recipe in this Diwali.My kids and family liked this sweet a lot.Can make in many colors and flavours related to ur creativity.

Ingredients:

Skimmed milk powder-2 cups

coarsely crushed nuts-2 tbsp

sugar-1 cup

water-1 cup

pineapple essence-few drops(can add any flavoured essence of ur choice)

Method:

                                1.   In a saucepan add water,color and sugar make it to boil in simmer for abt 15 mins check from every minute after 10 mins of boiling the syrup.pour a drop on the plate and check it is not runny when the syrup thickens and appears like a ball then it is ready to mix with rest of the ingredients.

                               2.    Set a rectangular aluminium  tray greased with ghee.

                              3.    Meanwhile add milk pr,nuts and essence in a bowl and pour the sugar syrup and whisk well immediately till it rolls like a ball.

                             4.    Put the mixture into the greased tray and spread them,tap them flat and cool for a while when still warm cut them into desired shapes and cool completely and remove the pieces from tray and store tight in a container.

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