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Chicken Fry Janakama’s

Chicken Fry Janakama’s

She was a cook in our grandfather’s house she was not only a great cook she was a great lady too with dignity and loyalty. My mom was a great fan of her cooking. She has most of her recipes in her cook book. I 

Chilli Chicken

Chilli Chicken

A Chinese dish very famous and loved by most. Its not so difficult to make, just follow the instructions carefully and anyone can make it look like the restaurant variety.

Tandoor Chicken Lakshmi’s

Tandoor Chicken Lakshmi’s

Tandoor Chicken (Lakshmi's)

This my favourite chicken when i was young. I used to ask my mother to make it again and again. it is also very easy to make uses less oil and can also be baked for health conscious people. Chicken is rich in proteins and Phosphorous and potassium. Growing children need protein to grow and for muscle building.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, South
Keyword Tandoor Chicken Lakshmi's
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1/4 kg Chicken boneless
  • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 3 tbsp Curd
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 2 tsp Butter or Ghee
  • 1/4 tsp Clove and Cinnamon powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Onion big
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper powder

Instructions

  1. Wash the chicken well and take it in a cooker and let all the water evaporate then add all the ingredients except pepper powder and onions and cook for 5 to 7 minutes after the whistle blows.

  2. Then take a pan add 3 tbsp oil and add onions and when they become brown add the chicken and roast well and in the end add pepper powder and butter or ghee. If you want you can add more salt or chili powder according to taste.

  3. In the end add 1/2 tsp coriander powder and fry for a minute and switch off. 

SriDevi Ulavacharu

SriDevi Ulavacharu

Usually People are scared to make this curry they rather buy it from shops like abiruchi, Velanki etc. These shops specialize in making these curries. But it is more satisfying to make them at least once in a while. This curry is quite heating to 

Beans Fry with Coconut

Beans Fry with Coconut

  Most nutritious curry so easy to make. It also tastes so good.  High in protein, iron, magnesium, B6.

Green Channa and Amaranth Soup (Detox Soup)

Green Channa and Amaranth Soup (Detox Soup)

Highly nutritious and also acts as a detox. Good for constipation and provides sufficient proteins for vegetarians. Rich in iron, calcium and minerals. Fresh or dried green channa dal and green leafy vegetables are used. If you have this soup at least once a week you will be doing great favour to your self. You will not only be providing the required nutrients you will also be providing with abundant fiber to eliminate waste and to detoxify your body.

Course Soup
Cuisine Indian, South
Keyword Green Channa and Leafy Vegetable soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Green Channa dried
  • 2 cups Amaranth or Spinach
  • 3/4 tsp Pepper Powder
  • 3/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Cheese
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 Green Chilies finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano

Instructions

  1. Wash the leafy vegetable and cut into small pieces. Channa should be soaked over night. In the morning cook both channa and amaranth or spinach in cooker for 15 minutes after the whistle.

  2. Cut the onion chilies and garlic into fine pieces. Grind the boiled channa and amaranth into a smooth paste.

  3. Take a pan add 3 tsp oil fry the onion, garlic and chili pieces till golden brown and then add the ground amaranth and channa paste, salt, turmeric, chili powder, cheese, pepper powder and butter and boil for 5 minutes. 

  4. Pour half glass of water if needed it should have a soupy consistency. Switch off and serve hot. 

Chicken Deep Fry

Chicken Deep Fry

Delicious chicken i am not exaggerating try it and see for yourself. You will keep making it again and again. 

Prawn Fry

Prawn Fry

  Prawns are my favourite and this is one of my most loved fries.  

Dum Chicken

Dum Chicken

Dum Chicken

This is tasty rich curry a delicacy which can be cooked once in a while. Nutritious and fatty too since we use nuts and kova. But all of us need a treat once in a while, the taste of creaminess that comes from nuts and kova highlights the taste. Try it

Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, North
Keyword Dum Chicken with Kova
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 kg Chicken
  • 4 tbsp Kova
  • 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 Onions big
  • 11/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder heaped
  • 5 Green Chilies
  • 1/2 cup Desiccated Fresh or dry Coconut
  • 10 Cashew nuts
  • 2 tbsp Sarapapu (Chironji)
  • 1/4 cup Curd
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 4 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  1. First grind the coconut, cashew nut and sarapapu and keep aside. Cut the Onions and chilies into small pieces. 

  2. Wash the chicken and take in a kadai or cooker and keep it on low flame till all the water evaporates then add turmeric, salt, chili powder, ginger garlic paste, green chilies and onions and fry for 5 minutes till the onions get brown.

  3. Now add coconut and nut paste and fry for 2 minutes. If using cooker pour 1/4 glass water and cook for 5 minutes and switch off. After the pressure leaves remove the lid add kova, curd and garam masala and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes.

  4. If using kadai add water and cook with lid closed till the chicken is properly cooked now add kova, garam masala and curd and cook till oil comes to surface, garnish with coriander leaves and switch off.

  5. Its a curry with lot of gravy and goes well with fried rice, rotis, parathas etc.

Keema Cutlet

Keema Cutlet

  This dish is a favourite of adults and children, a little time consuming but worth the hardwork. My mom used always make them during party dinners and lunches. Try it and see you will be appreciated and praised a lot. Vegetarians can make it