Sonu's Kitchen Diary

Bhuna Ghost

2010-04-22T07:30:00.000-07:00

I ngredients

Mutton
onions 1 sliced lengthwise
ginger garlic paste 1tsp
whole garam masala( cloves cinnamon shahi jeera bayleaves) 2 each
oil
salt to taste
spice powder
turmeric pd 1/2 tsp
corriander powder 1 tbsp
chilli pd 1 tsp
green chillies 2 slit
capsicum 1 optional
garam masala 1 tsp optional

Method :

.Heat oil in the cooker and add the whole spice, add finely sliced onions till brown, then add salt, and ginger garlic paste stir well,till the raw smell disaaper, then add turmeric,green chillies, add mutton corriander and chilli powder, and water, pressure cook till half done.

transfer to a bowl and cook on a slow flame till the moisture evaporates. u can add garam masala if required at the end.Serve with rice or chappati or roti

Chocolate Cookies

2010-03-15T05:48:00.000-07:00

Ingredients
   All purpose flour 1 n half cup
   salt a little less thaan half tsp
   baking soda 1 tsp
   butter 7 tbsp
   sugar 1 cup
   brown sugar half cup
   egg 1
   vanilla essence 1 tsp
   sour cream 3tbsp
   chocolate chips 1 cup

Method
   Pre heat oven to 325 degree.Whisk together flour salt and the soda,Beat butter and sugar with a mixer on a medium high speed until pale and fluffy,Add in the eggs and vanilla essence,Add flour mixture in two batches alternating with the sour cream, Mix till well combined add in the chocolate chips.
   Grease the baking tray drop the cookie dough 1 tablespoon spacing about 2 inches apart flatten slightly.Bake until centre is set, and the cookies are pale golden brown, for about 12 to 14 minutes

Quick and Easy Chocolate Cake

2010-03-15T05:32:00.000-07:00

   I truly dedicate this to my little one,
Ingredients
   All purpose flour 1 n half cup
   refined oil 1 cup this makes the cake glossy
   castor sugar 2 cups
   coco powder 1 cup
   warm milk 1 cup
   eggs 2
   baking powder 1 tsp
   baking soda 1 tsp
   vanilla essence 1 tsp
   salt a pinch
  Method
   Mix in all the dry ingredients and keep aside
   In a bowl add in the egg milk and mix well till light and fluffy, and in the vanilla essence and mix well then add in all the dry ingredients mix well till well combines, and at the last add in the refined oil mix well ,You can add nuts if you like, and bake the cake at 375 degree for about 50 mins to 1hr

Note while adding warm milk to the egg make sure to keep adding little by little and mixing quickly, otherwise the eggs would be scrambled.
Serve with cream.

Christmas Fruit Cake

2010-03-15T05:20:00.000-07:00

   This has been one of the best christmas gift last year, to all my loved ones...

Ingredients
Dried fruits such as raisins cranberries almonds hazelnuts prunes, dates soaked in rum for couple of hrs,
   for best flavour soak it and keep 3 months ahead, which i did .
All purpose flour 2cups
baking powder 1 tsp
butter 2 sticks
icing sugar 2 n half cup
eggs 3
cinnamon powder 1 tsp
ginger powder 1 tsp
nutmeg powder 1 tsp
vanilla essence 1 tsp

Caramel Sauce
sugar 6 tbsp
lemon juice few drops
water 3tbsp

Method
   For the caramel sauce
   Add the sugar n water let it heat till the sugar melts and gives a caramel colour to it, do not stir, during the process once the sugar is caramalized add a few drops of lemon juice to prevent it from crystalizing. Let it cool.
Cake
   Mix in the flour with all the dry ingredients and keep aside.
   In a bowl add in the butter and sugar stir well to a smooth mixture, then add in the egg yolks one at a time,mixing well, then add in the vanilla essence and all the dry ingredients ,In a seperate bowl mix in the egg whites till its stiff and add it to the cake batter lastly add in the dried fruits soaked in the rum and the caramel sauce mix well ,Pre heat the oven to 200 degree and bake for an hour...
   top it with icing sugar for garnish.....
serve with whipped cream.

Chicken Tikka

2010-03-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

Method:

Chicken 200gms cut into cubes
capsicum 1. cut into chunks
onions 1 cut in to square

Marinade:
1 cup yogurt
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp dhaniya powder
1 tsp garam masala powder

Method :
Marinade the chicken with all the spices for about 8 to 10 hrs, then skewer the chicken capsicum and onions. and grill them..Ready to serve.

Idli

2010-01-04T04:14:00.000-08:00

Idli is a south indian popular breakfast, Its usually done by steaming the batter and fermenting the lentils.Its usually served with chutney or sambhar.

Ingredients :
2 cup par boiled rice
1 cup urad dal
1 tsp fenugreek seed

Method :
Wash and soak rice and dal seperatley.Soak for approximately for 10 hrs.Soak fenugreek along with the urad dal.Grind the urad dal into a smooth consistency,Then grind the rice into a coarse paste .Mix in both the batter together and let it ferment overnight or for 10hrs and then add in the salt.Now the batter is ready.Grease the idly plates with oil and pour a laddle of idly batter into it, and steam the idli for about 10 minutes,Remove from flame and allow it to cool for 5 minutes,Remove it from the mould and serve with chutney.

Chocolate Muffin

2010-01-04T03:55:00.000-08:00

Ingredients :

2 eggs
1 cup (220 g) sugar
1 cup (110 g) all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
2/3 cup (160 ml) milk
2/3 cup (150 g) butter
4 oz (120 g) semisweet chocolate chips (optional)

Method

Preheat oven to180 deg C

Grease 6 extra large muffin tins or cups (paper muffin bake cups are recommended) or 12-15 medium cups.

Beat the eggs with sugar, mix with flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla and milk.

Fold in the melted butter.

Add chocolate chips; coat them with flour before mixing into the batter.

Bake at 180 degrees until a until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 to 40 minutes

The Chocolate Muffins may be served hot or at room temperature.

Chocolate muffins can also be served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Sticky Ginger Parkin with hot syrup

2010-01-04T03:35:00.000-08:00

For the Parkin

250 gm self -raising flour

175 gm muscovado sugar

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp mixed spice

1/2 tsp baking powder

25gms chopped walnuts or pecan nuts

175g golden syrup

75g butter

300 ml milk

2 medium eggs

For the syrup

125 ml golden syrup

6tbsp whisky

1/2 tsp mixed spice

Method:

Pre - heat oven to 150 c, line base a square tin, with greaseproof paper,

Put dry ingredients for parkin into a large bowl, gently warm syrup and butter in a small pan for 5-7 mins, until butter has melted. Beat in milk and eggs with a wooden spoon, add to the dry ingredients and beat well.Spoon into prepared tin, bake for around 1 hr 20 mins.or until risen, golden and firm to touch.

Meanwhile put all the syrup ingredinets into a pan and warm gently,Pierce the cake with skewer and drizzle over half the syrup, serve warm, cut into chunky squares. Serve. Vanilla ice cream also goes well with it.

Mixed Fruit Muffin

2009-10-04T06:53:00.000-07:00

I really dint know what to call this...and finally decided on the mixed fruit muffin, because thats what it is all about

Ing

butter 230gms (room temp)

eggs 2

sugar 250gms

vanilla essence 1 tsp

self raising flour 300 gms

mixed fruit juice 1 cup

lemon juice 2 tsp

plums chopped into chunks 1 cup

Method

Beat the egg sugar and the vanilla essence till it becomes fluffy,then add in the butter and mix well, gradually start adding the flour little by little mix till well combined, then add in the juices and the chopped plums, grease the muffin tin and pour the cake batter,Pre heat oven at 150 c for 10 mins, then bake the muffins for 30 to 35 mins,AT 180 C, remove from oven leave the muffins to cool and serve.

Chicken Drumsticks

2009-10-04T06:44:00.000-07:00

This being one of my favourite and quick recipe.....

Ing

chicken drumstick 2 to 3

Marinade

egg 1

flour 2 tsp

cornstarch 2tsp

salt and pepper to taste

sambal paste 1 tsp

bread crumbs for coating

oil for frying

Boiled vegetables

Salad

Method

Marinade the chicken drumstick with the above ingredients for 2 hrs, coat the chicken drumstics with the breadcrumbs and deep fry it, remove it, and serve with boiled vegetables and salad, top with any sauce of your choice.

Neer Dosa

2009-10-04T06:35:00.001-07:00

Neer Dosa is one of mangloreans delicacy....Neer means water in tulu,

It is prepared by soaking rice over nite and grinding it to a watery consistency,

Ing

Rice 1 cup soaked overnite,

salt 1 tsp

oil or ghee

Method ;

Soak rice overnite and grind it to a watery consistency,Heat a pan or a griddle, grease the pan with oil or ghee each time while making the dosa to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan,Pour the batter and tilt the pan so that it spreads and gives a thin layer of dosa, close the lid and after few minutes remove from the pan and serve with chutney sambar, or fish curry

Fish n Chips

2009-09-30T04:10:00.001-07:00

I tried this for the first time, and i was glad that it turned out really well.

Ing

White fish fillet ( i used tapia ) 2

breadcrumbs to coat

Marinade

flour 3tbsp

cornstarch 1 tsp

salt n pepper to taste

egg 1

worcestershire sauce 2tsp

oil for frying

Method :

Mix all the ingredients for the marinade, dip the fish in the marinade and roll over the breadcrumbs, and deep fry, serve with chips,and salad.

Vada

2009-09-30T03:59:00.001-07:00

Well talking about the easy and quick recipes,this isnt that quick and requires a lot off effort to get it right... but worth a try...for all those who crave for south indian delicacy

Ing;

urad dal 1 cup (soaked over nite)

curry leaves few crushed

ginger 1 inch grated

crushed pepper corn 1 tsp

green chilles 2 chopped

salt to taste

oil for frying

water.

Method;

grind urad dal with very little water,(if to much water added then its difficult to make the vada) into a thick consistency, add in salt curry leaves peppercorn green chillies and ginger,mix well .

heat oil in a kadai...

take a bowl with water, dip your hand after making each vada to prevent hand from sticking,

Maka a ball, and slightly flatten it, inserting the small finger to make a hole,in between, fry the vada on both the sides, till golden brown,

Serve with sambhar or chutney

Prawns Stir Fry

2009-09-30T03:48:00.000-07:00

One of the quickest and easiest recipe, u have suprised guest coming over and you dont know what to do? this recipe works wonders for all the seafood lovers!!!

Ing

Prawns 8 ( tiger prawns)

hot madras curry paste 2tsp

salt n pepper to taste

lime juice 2 tsp

olive oil 1 tsp

herbs 1 tsp

oil for frying

Method ;

Marinate all the above ingredients add in prawns , keep it aside for 10 mins, Heat the grill pan with little oil, and fry the prawns till cooked...Garnish with mint leaves and serve with any sauce,

can be served as a side dish or a starter..

Veg Pulao

2009-09-27T12:15:00.001-07:00

To begin with, i always prefer my pulao to be on the mild side, not much of spices,best for kids, and healthy as well!!!!!

Ing ;

Basmathi Rice 2 cups

mixed vegetables 1 cup

(carrot beans peas potato capsicum,)

whole spices 3 each

(star anise, elaichi, cinnamon bay leaves, peppercorn)

corriander leaves and mint handful

onions 2 sliced

greenchillies 2 to 3 slit

ginger garlic paste 1 tsp

tomato 1 chopped

spice powder 1 tsp each

(turmeric, corriander jeera powder)

curds half cup

oil and ghee 2tbsp

salt to taste

water 4 cups

Method;

Heat oil and ghee in a cooker, add in the whole spice, and saute for a while till nice aroma comes, then add in the onions, green chillies corriander and mint leaves , saute till onions turn golden brown.Note; i havent added chilli powder so based on the spice green chillies can be added.then add in the ginger garlic paste,saute till the raw smell disappear,then add in the toomato, mixed vegetables, all the spice powder, and salt,close the lid and cook till the vegetables are half cooked, on a medium heat, add in the curds and mix well,then add in the rice and water ,adjust salt to taste, close the lid and pressure cook for 2 or 3 whistle, Serve with Raitha.

Rava Idli

2009-09-27T10:36:00.000-07:00

This is the instant rava idli, made just an hour ahead...

Ing:

Rava 2cups

mustard 1tsp

hing pinch

oil 2tbsp

channa dal and urad dal 1 tsp

green chillies 2 chopped

dry red chilli 1

ginger (grated ) 1 tsp

curry leaves few

eno fruit salt 2tsp

curds 1 cup

water 1cup

salt to taste

cilantro for garnish

Method:

Add a little oil, then add in the mustard seeds, hing , the dals, and whole dry chillies, stir till dals turn golden colour, add in the rava and saute till it gives nice aroma, turn of the heat and cool down.

In a bowl add in the curds green chillies, ginger, salt, curry leaves and cilantro and mix well then add it to the rava mixture, and in water little by little to avoid lumps and have a idli consistency, then add in the eno fruit salt, (at last)

then boil water in the idli steamer and grease the plates and pour in the mixture, and steam for about 15 mins...Remove ,cool down and serve with chutney.

Grilled lamb

2009-09-16T03:54:00.001-07:00

Ing:

Lamb : 2

Marinate:

Soya sauce 1 tbsp

red wine 2tbsp

olive oil 1 tbsp

salt n pepper to taste

Method:

Marinade the lamb with the above ingredients, for about 4- 5 hrs, ( i marinade it overnite)

Heat the grill pan with little oil, and grill the lamb for about 7-8 mins on each side.

Serve it with boiled veggies, salad and corn.

Frittata

2009-09-16T03:35:00.000-07:00

This being one of the quickest and easiest dish, works well when u have all the little left over vegetables, which you really dont know how to clear it :)

and also good for children because i believe this is one of the nutritious and healthy balanced food....

Ing:

vegetables : i used ( spinach, capsicum, mushroom, thinly sliced potatoes,) can add more of your choice.

cheese (grated) 3 tbsp

eggs 5

salt and pepper to taste

onions 1 finely chopped

tomato 1/2 chopped

cilantro few chopped

butter for greasing the pan

Method:

In a bowl beat the eggs well, and add in all the vegetables, can also add boiled chicken if required, season it with salt pepper, then add in the cheese onions and tomato, mix well then add in the cilantro,

Grease a pan with butter and add in the egg mixture to it, and bake in oven for about 15 - 20 mins, at 180 c...

Remove and once it cools done .Serve it in a plate..

Can be a side dish or a healthy breakfast served with bread.

Kala Channa

2009-09-07T05:16:00.000-07:00

This is a semi gravy kala channa, goes well with chapathi or rice....

Ing

Channa 150gms (soaked overnight)

onions 1 chopped

tomatoes 1 chopped

green chillies 1 chopped

corriander leaves for garnish

bay leaves 1

ginger garlic paste 1 tsp

corriander, turmeric, chilli pd 1 tsp

garam masala pd 1 tsp

salt to taste

oil

Method:

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add in bay leaf and onions, and green chillies fry till the onion becomes slight brown, then add in the ginger garlic paste, saute for 2 minutes, then add in the tomatoes cook till they are well smashed, then add in all the spice powder and the salt, mix well ,cook for about 2 mins, then add in the channa and corriander leaves, add in water (depending on the consistency of the gravy). Pressure cook for about 4 whistle, switch off, and ready to serve...

Grilled Salmon

2009-09-06T11:06:00.001-07:00

Do not mess with Salmon!!!!!

they are best with their own flavour...a little seasoning is good enough for a perfect grilled salmon!

Ing :

Salmon -1( this was a big steak)

Marinade :

salt /pepper

olive oil 2tsp

herbs ( optinal) : i used rosemary and oregano

garlic 2 cloves chopped.

Method:

Marinade salmon with all the above mixture, and keep it in the refrigerator for 2 -3 hrs, Heat oil in the grill pan...... and grill the steak for about 3- 4 mins on each side...Salmon is ready, Serve with salads, corn, or hot steamed rice!!!

Note : Do not over cook the fish..... its tends to loose its flavour, and juicy ness....

Grilled Salmon

2009-09-06T11:06:00.000-07:00

Chicken Cutlet

2009-09-06T10:50:00.001-07:00

Chicken cutlets being one of my favourite snack bites! well i love anything made of chicken....and this being one of the best one...which i made, its simply delicious,this is for all the chicken lovers..

Ing :

Chicken..(boiled and shredded) 150 gms

potatoes.(boiled) 2

green chillies 2 -3 chopped finely

onions 1 chopped finely

ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp

Spices:

corriander pd 1 tsp

chilli pd 1/2 tsp

turmeric pd 1/2 tsp

garam masala pd 1/2 tsp oil for frying.

corriander leaves....small bunch

salt to taste

egg 1

bread crumbs to coat...

Method :

Boil the potatoes ,peel the skin and smash them along with the shredded chicken, crush the chillies along with the ginger garlic paste and add to the chicken mixture,then heat little oil in kadai, add in the onions, saute till they are slightly brown,add in the spice powder, and salt,mix well till the raw smell disappear, add it to the chicken mixture, along with some corriander leaves

Beat the egg ,

Shape the chicken mixture into a cutlet, dip it to the egg, and roll it over the bread crumbs and deep fry till golden brown, remove and serve with any sauces

Note :

Maida can also be added instead of breadcrumbs

Caramel Custard

2009-08-20T02:31:00.001-07:00

Caramel custard was something which was done pretty often by my mom, in the pressure cooker, but unfortunately never developed a taste for it, so it was not one of my fav desserts....n to be honest till now :)

but this recipe is for all my friends and dear ones, who crave for it, and sincerely think im mad, for not liking it.

Ing:

caramel syrup:

brown sugar. 4 tsp

custard:

eggs 2

white sugar 1/2 cup( can add in more if required for more sweet)

milk 1 cup

vanilla essence 1tbsp

eggs 2

Baking ramekins 4

oven proof dish

Method:

To make the caramel:

Heat the brown sugar mixed with 1 tsp of water, on a medium heat, till the sugar starts melting.When the sugar starts turning into golden brown, pour it equally into the ramekins,tilt the bottom of the ramekins so that the syrup is coated well .The syrup will harden quickly so make sure each ramekins is done one at a time.

To make the custard :

In a bowl, add in the eggs and sugar, and stir well, then add in the vanilla essence, and milk, continue stirring to get a smooth liquid.Pour this custard onto each ramekins,leaving a little space on top.Take oven proof dish filled with water and put it in the oven ,- temp for about 180 C for about 10-15 mins.

Then place the ramekins on top of the oven proof dish and bake for about 35 - 50 mins, till the toothpick inserted comes out clean.Once done, remove the ramekins and cool it in the refrigerator for 2-3 hrs,

While Serving: Use a thin spoon or Knife to loosen the edge of the ramekins, and invert it upside down and lift the ramekins..

Caramel Custard is done :)

Rajma Curry

2009-08-20T02:14:00.000-07:00

Ing :

rajma 1 cup

ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp

green chillies 2 slit lengthwise

onions 1- 2 finely chopped (add in more depending on the consistency of the gravy)

tomatoes 3 medium

whole spice (bay leaf,cinnamon stick, star anise) 2 each

cumin seeds 1/2 tsp

corriander powder 1 tsp

red chilli powder 1 tsp

cumin powder 1/2 tsp

turmeric powder 1/4 tsp

amchoor powder 1/4ts

garam masala pd 1/2 tsp

oil

salt to taste

corriander leaves to garnish

Method:

Wash and soak rajma over nite or for 8 hrs, heat oil in the pressure cooker, add in the whole spice, saute for 2 mins till nice fragrance , then add in the chopped onions and cook till they turn light brown add in the green chillies then add in the ginger garlic paste ,cook till the raw smell disappears, then add in all the powders, saute well for about 3-4 minutes, then add in the chopped tomatoes, till the oil leaves out on the sides. Add in the rajma mix well with spices and add salt to taste, then pour in 1- 2 cup of water(depending on the consistency of the gravy) and pressure cook for 4 whistle, garnish with corriander leaves.

Goes well with hot steamed rice, or parathas..

Spicy mutton curry

2009-08-11T03:51:00.000-07:00

This is an excellent spicy mutton curry, which can be done with coconut, or without it....which can be eaten with parathas or rice, so my recipe is basically without the coconut, to make it much easier,

Mutton 500 gms
onions 2 finely chopped(if u need more gravy u can add 1 more)
tomatoes 2 finely chopped
ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp
oil
whole spice:
bay leaves 2
cloves 4
cinnamon stick 1 inch
fennel seed 1tsp (optinal)
star anise 1 (optinal)
peppercorn 4-5
Spice powders
turmeric powder 1tsp
red chilli powder 2 tbsp(depending on the spice required)
corriander powder 2tbsp
Salt to taste
curry leaves few
corriander leaves for garnish

Method:

Heat oil in a kadai ,add in the onions and cook till they become soft, then add in the tomatoes and cook till they mash well, make a fine paste of it and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pressure cooker, and add in the whole spice and curry leaves fry for a minute, then add in the onion -tomato paste, cook for about 2 minutes, the add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell disappear,then add in the mutton and xook for about 5 mins,add in all the spice powder to the mutton,cook for another 5 minutes ,then add in half a cup of water,stir well, close the lid and cook till the mutton is done, it requires atleast 4 whistles, remove from the heat and garnish with corriander leaves.

Note : if done with coconut, dry roast it and make a paste with the onion and tomatoes.

Pineapple Upside -down cake

2009-08-03T12:06:00.000-07:00

This being one of my favourite cake!!!easy to make, taste good...and last but not the least...its quick....

Pineapple being my favourite ,blens well with the cake, sweet and sour, and taste of rum....

200 g butter

100g light muscovado sugar

2tbsp dark rum

400g can of pineapple rings

50 g unsweetened desiccated coconut

200gms caster sugar

2 large eggs

175 flour

1tsp baking powder

2tsp vanilla extract

125 ml milk

Make the topping :

Turn the oven to 180 c and butter six ramekin dishes.Put 100g of the butter with the muscovado sugar and rum in the saucepan and cook for couple of minutes, till the sugar is melted.carefully pour a little mixture into the bottom of each ramekins then place the pineapple rings.

To make the cake :

Cook the coconut over a gentle heat atirring often until it begins to turn light golden brown, remove from heat and cool. Mix the coconut and the remaining butter caster sugar egg flour baking powder vanilla extract and milk until they are well combined. Spoon over the pineapple slices ,place the ramekins on the baking tray and cook in the oven for 20 minutes until well risen.

Coconut Cookies...

2009-07-27T02:16:00.000-07:00

I did try cookies for the first time.....and to my suprise. they turned out excellent...I always felt cookies need a lot of hard work....but it just takes 20 minutes....

Makes about 30 cookies

250 g butter,softened

140g, caster sugar

1 egg yolk

2 tsp vanilla extract

300g plain flour...

100g desicatted coconut.

Strawberry or any jam for garnish

These are the ingredients for the basic dough for cookies.....you can add in chocloate chips or anything for the flavoured cookies...

Mix the dough ; mix the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and briefly beat to combine.Sift over the plain flour and mix until well combined...add in the coconut to the mixture.Scoop out spoonful and roll into small size ball in your hands, then spread out over a baking tray,with your thumb gently press a dip in the centre of each cookie, then fill the thumbprints with a little jam, i used mermaid jam,

Bake for 12- 15 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool

Let's get Started....

2009-07-27T02:04:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to my blog....I really dont know why the whole idea of re-doing my blog,came to my mind....but i promise to come up with something exclusive,easy cooking...where you dun need to spend hours in the kitchen...si its gonna be quicky...easy and delicious...

To begin with something sweet...I decided my first post will be cookies...

so here we go...