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Monday, October 22, 2018

Spicy Mutton Masala | Mutton Varval Karnataka style | Gravy | Keto and Paleo friendly

Spicy Mutton Masala or Mutton Varuval in Karnataka style is a delicious South Indian Recipe, This recipe is one of the all time favorite for our family, I make it often because of its mouthwatering taste. 


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Ingredients :
Mutton marination :
Mutton 1/2 kg
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Ginger garlic paste 2 Tbsp 
Kashmir red chilly powder 1 Tsp 
Chilly powder 1 Tsp 
Two glasses of water

Mutton masala:
Onion 1 No
Cashews(optional) 10 No
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Cardamom 4 no
Cloves 2 no
Coconut 1 cup
Pepper cons  2Tsp
Cumin's 2 Tsp
Fennel seeds 2Tsp
Ghee (clarified butter ) /oil   1/2 cup
Chopped garlic  1 Tbsp
Coriander powder 1 Tbsp
Garam masala powder 2 Tsp

Chilly powder 2 Tsp
Chopped coriander leaves 1 cup

Preparations :
  • Take 1/2 kg cleaned and washed  mutton,Add 2 Tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • Add 1/4 Tsp turmeric powder,1 Tsp Kashmir red-chilly powder,1 Tsp chilly powder,Salt to taste.Now mix it well 
  • Add two glasses of water
  • Now close the pressure cooker and give 4 to 5 whistle or until the mutton become tender 
  • In a mixer jar add onion, cashews(optional)cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, coconut, whole black pepper, cumin and  fennel seeds close the lid and grind into paste 
  • In a wide pan add ghee (clarified butter )Once the ghee melts,add the grinded paste,Fry the paste until the raw smells goes Now the oil separates from the paste,add chopped garlic and saute well
  • Add chilly powder, coriander powder,garam masala powder 
  • now the masala powder are cooked well,let the water dry up..
  • Now our mutton masala is ready.
  • finally! add some chopped coriander and mix well.



Thursday, November 17, 2016

Country chicken masala/Nattu kozhli masala.

Ingredients :
    Country chicken /Nattu kozhl
  • Country chicken /Nattu kozhli 1/2 kg
  • Ginger 3 inch
  • Garlic 10 No
  • Big onion 1 No (or) Small onion 15 No
  • Cinnamon 3inch stick 
  • Cardamom 4 No
  • Cloves 1 No
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 Tsp
  • Chilly powder 1 Tbsp
  • Salt 
  • Oil 
  • Coriander leaves 2 Tbsp
Preparations :
    Country chicken /Nattu kozhl
  • Add lemon juice to the chicken and leave it for few minutes.
  • Then wash the chicken well.
  • Grind the cinnamon ,cardamom and cloves into powder.
  •  In a cooker add oil,when the oil become hot,add the masala powder.
  • Now add the chopped onions and fry it well.
  • Add the ginger garlic paste fry until the raw smell goes.
  • Now add the chicken,turmeric powder,chilly powder and salt.
  • Give a stir,then only the masala powder will blend to the chicken well.
  • Add enough water to the chicken,close the cooker and give 5 whistles.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves. 

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Egg Masala Fry


Egg Masala Fry
Egg Masala Fry

Ingredients 
  • Egg  5 No
  • Big Onion  2 No
  • Chilly Powder 2 Tsp
  • Gram Masala  Powder 1Tsp
  • Curry leaves 1 Strands
  • Coriander leaves 1 Tbsp
  • Salt 
  • Oil
  • Turmeric Powder 1/4 Tsp
Egg Masala
Preparations :
  • In a vessel put the eggs and add water to it.
  • Now boil the eggs,when the eggs hard-boiled clean the shell.
  • Cut the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and keep it aside.
  • In a pan add oil,when the oil became hot add onions .
  • Fry the onions until become transparent .
  •  Add the masala powders fry for a minute.
  • Now add the eggs,coriander leaves  and salt.
  • Give gentle stir and fry for 5 minutes.  
Options.
Add the curry leaves at last
.it gives nice aroma. 

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Cauliflower Curry Recipe | Gobi Masala


Cauliflower Curry Recipe / Gobi Masala is a healthy and delicious Indian vegetarian recipe goes well with Roti,Chapatti, Naan, Paratha and Dosa. This curry comes out like a gravy consistency and this recipe is my favorite Cauliflower Recipe, Try this recipe and enjoy.

Health benefits of Cauliflower

Cauliflower is very low in calories, it comprises of several health-benefiting antioxidants and excellent source of Vitamins and Minerals in addition to be low in fat and zero cholesterol that help prevent overweight and diabetes.



Cauliflower Curry - Gobi Masala

Cauliflower Masala | Gobi Masala - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 20 mins | Cooking Time : 25 mins |
Total Time :45 min | Yield : 3 Servings |

Recipe Category: Side Dish | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian | Calories : 105 / serve

Ingredients :
Cauliflower 300 gm.
Onion 1 No.
Tomato 1 No.
Ginger Garlic Paste 2 Tbsp.
Garam Masala 1 Tbsp.
Chilly Powder 2 Tsp.
Turmeric Powder 1/4 Tsp.
Cumin Powder 1 Tsp.
Oil 2 Tbsp.
Coriander Leaves 1/4 Cup.
Salt to taste.



Cauliflower - Gobi Masala
Preparations
  1. Clean And chop the Cauliflower into small pieces.
  2. Wash and cut the Onions and Tomato's.
  3. In a Kadai add oil,when the oil is hot add chopped Onions and Ginger Garlic paste,fry until the raw smell goes.
  4. Now add the chopped Tomato's,fry until it became mashy.
  5. Now add the Cauliflower,Salt and Turmeric Powder,give a gentle mix leave it for 2 Minutes,the water in the Cauliflower will comes out.
  6. At this stage add the Chilly Powder ,Cumin Powder,Coriander Leaves and Garam masala Powder,mix it well for 1 Minute
  7. Now add water and cook the Cauliflower well.

Cooking Tips :
Give it a stir from time to time. Add water if you feel needed..

Serving Tips :
Garnish with some Coriander leaves and serve hot.



Monday, December 15, 2014

Dry Chicken Masala | Andhra Chicken Varuval | Kodi Vepudu

Dry Chicken Masala or Chicken Varuval is a wonderful South Indian recipe with different variations in different areas. Here I have prepared Andhra style Chicken Varuval(fry) popularly known as Kodi Vepudu in Andhra. four years before first I saw this recipe in one TV show then I tried by myself and it was spicy and excellent in taste, nowadays I make it often because of its delicious taste. It is an excellent side dish for rice or roti.


Chicken Masala - Chicken Varuval - Kodi Vepudu


Dry Chicken Masala | Chicken Varuval - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 30 mins | Cooking Time : 25 mins |
Total Time :55 min | Yield : 3 Servings |

Recipe Category: Side Dish | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian | Calories : 140 / serve

Ingredients
  • 1/2 kg. chicken
  • 2 tbsp. Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Small Tomato 
  • 1 strand Curry Leaves
  • 2 tbsp. Coriander Leaves
  • 2 tsp. Chilly Powder
  • 3 tsp. Garam Masala Powder
  • 3 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 2 Cloves
  • 3 Cardamom
  • 1/4 Cup Oil
  • 1/2 Turmeric Powder
  • Salt
  • 2 tsp. Coriander Powder
Instructions
  1. Wash the chicken well.
  2. Wash and cut the Onion in lengthwise, chop the tomato.
  3. Finely chop the Coriander Leaves and Curry Leaves.
  4. In a mixing pan add all the Ingredients one by one and give a gentle mix, leave the marination for 30 minutes.
  5. Now take marinated Chicken put it into a pan, Switch on the stove and cook it in medium flame, after 10 minutes you will see the water leaving in sides.
  6. No need to add water for this recipe, Every 5 minutes give a stir to the Chicken, cook well.
  7. Chicken will cook quickly because we marinated it. In case the Chicken is stick to bottom, just sprinkle some water, don't add too much of water.

Chicken Varuval - Andhra Kodi Vepudu

Cooking Tips :
While cooking Keep the flame in medium.
Serving Tips :
Serve with any Rice varieties or Roti.



Saturday, November 29, 2014

Egg Omelet Curry | Muttai Omelette Kuzhambu

Egg Omelet is a very common recipe but Omelet in a Curry is sounds different. Egg Omelet curry or Muttai Omelette Kuzhambu is a yummy and simple to make recipe. The combination of South Indian style curry with Egg Omelet gives delicious taste. This curry serves as the main course and combine it with anything i.e. Rice, Roti, Idli, Dosa and Bread. Let us see How to make Egg Omelet curry or Muttai Omelette Kuzhambu.




Egg Omelet Curry - Muttai Omelette Kuzhambu

Egg Omelet curry | Muttai Omelette Kuzhambu - Ingredients

Egg Omelet Curry Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 20 mins |
Total Time :35 min | Yield : 4 Servings |

Recipe Category: Lunch | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian | Calories : 223 / serve

Ingredients for Curry :
Onion - 1
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Tomato - 1
Coriander leaves
Garam masala - 2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
Tsp Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Cashew nut - 5
Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Water
Oil 2 tbsp

Ingredients for Omelet :
Egg - 3
Onion - 2 tbsp
Chopped Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp
Salt a pinch

How to make Egg Omelet - Muttai Omelette
How to make Omelet
Preparations For Omelet
  1. In a bowl add the Egg, finely chopped Onion, Coriander leaves and Salt.
  2. Whisk the Eggs until well mixed.
  3. In a pan add oil and pour the beaten Eggs.
  4. Turn the omelet to cook it on another side.
  5. Cut the omelet into big pieces.
How to make Egg Omelet Curry
How to make Curry
Preparations for curry
  1. Grind the Coconut and Cashew nuts.
  2. Wash and Chop the Onion and Tomato
  3. In a kadai add oil, when the oil become hot add Ginger Garlic paste and Onion
  4.  Saute until the Onion become transparent, then add  the Tomato
  5. When the Tomato mashed well add the Salt, Grinded paste, Garam masala, Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and Water
  6. Keep the flame slow for 15 minutes, boil it well
  7. Now add the Omelet into the curry and Cook for 2 minutes without stirring much in low flame.

How to make Omelet Curry - Omelette Kuzhambu
Cooking Tips :

You can keep this curry as base and Instead of Omlet you can add Paneer( Cottage Cheese ) or Mushroom or any Vegetables like Potato, Peas.
Serving Tips :
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and Serve Hot.

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Friday, October 3, 2014

Aloo Poori Masala / Potato Gravy

Aloo Poori masala also called Uralai kilangu masala in Tamil is one of the Traditional  and Famous breakfast Recipe in all over India with some small variations but here I have Prepared Aloo Masala in South Indian style. This masala is a perfect side dish for Poori ( Deep Fried Chapati ).


Ingredients :

  • 3 medium sized potato's
  • 1 onion
  • 1 small tomato
  • 2 green chillies
  • 1 dry red chilli
  • Few Curry leaves
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 tsp urad dhal
  • 1/4 tsp Bengal gram
  • Coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste
Preparation :
Boil the potato and mash it well, In a kadai(Pan) add Oil, when the Oil is hot add the Mustard seeds, Urad dhal and Bengal gram fry it well Now add  green chillies, dry red chilli, curry leaves and coriander leaves Add the chopped onion and tomato, fry well until the tomato's are well cooked, Now add peeled and mashed Potato and Turmeric powder, mix it well. 
Serve with Poori or Chapati

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Hyderabadi chicken 65 recipe

Hyderabadi chicken 65 is a popular Hyderabadi recipe which is rich in taste, there are different stories about the name of the dish chicken 65.


Ingredients:
Item 1: Dry Fry
  • Chicken fillet 250 gm
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 3 Tbsp Onion paste
  • 1 Tbsp Red chilli powder
  • Garam masala powder
  • Salt for taste
  • 2 Tbsp corn flour
  • 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • Oil for deep frying
  • Food color a pinch (Optional)

Preparation:
Clean and wash the chicken well
Marinate the chicken with all above ingredients
Leave for 30 min in fridge
Deep fry the chicken until it became golden color


Item 2 : Sauce (Gravy)
Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Curd(Yogurt) 
  • curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp jeera
  • 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 
  • A pinch red chilli powder
  • A pinch garam masala powder
  • *Don't add salt to this mixture then chicken become too salty

Preparation:
In a kadai(Pan) add oil,when the oil became hot add the seasoning 
Now add the curd & red chilli powder,garam masala powder
To this mixture add the fried chicken mix well until the chicken absorb the curd well.

Garnish with Coriander leaves and Curry leaves and Serve hot.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Fish Fry South Indian Style

There are various method to prepare Fish fry and this is one of the popular method in South India.

Ingredients:

1 Kg Fish(any fish)3 tbsp Chilli Powder
2 tsp Pepper Powder
1/2 tsp Tumeric Powder
1 tbsp Ginger garlic Paste
1 tsp Coriander powder(Optional)
1 tsp Sambar powder(Optional)
Salt for taste

Preparation:
  • Clean the fish and slice into pieces.
  • Marinate fish with all the above ingredients and refrigerate it for 30 min.
  • In a fry pan add oil, cook the fish pieces on medium heat both the sides until became crispy.
Spicy and tasty Fish fry ready

Friday, October 28, 2011

Boiled Egg Masala Fry


Boiled Egg Masala Fry is a simple and tasty recipe in South India. There are various methods to prepare Egg Masala in India. In our family we use this method  to prepare Egg Masala which is more spicy and tasty.
Ingredients:
3 Eggs
1 cup Onion chopped
2 tsp Red chili powder
Salt for taste
Curry leaves
Turmeric powder a pinch
2 tsp Curry powder
3 tsp Oil


Preparation:
  • Boil the Eggs and cut it into small pieces
  • In a fry pan add Oil and curry leaves and finely chopped Onion fry until the onion become transparent
  • Add the curry powder,Turmeric powder and red chilli powder
  • Then add Eggs and salt
  • Fry well for 3 minutes (The Egg yolk should be dissolve).


Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Vegetable Briyani


Briyani Recipe is my all time favorite. For Vegetable Briyani  we need less masala while for Non-Veg we use more masala and the method is also simple.


Ingredients
Vegetable Briyani
Vegetable Briyani

2 cup of Basmati rice
3 spoons of Ghee
1 cup of
Potato, Carrot, beans, green peas
2 piece (2 inch) of Cinnamon
4 Cardamom
2 Cloves
1 Big onion Chopped
3 spoons of Ginger garlic paste
1 No of Tomato
1 bunch of Coriander leaves
1 bunch of Mint leaves
2 no of Green chili
1 spoon of Chili powder

2 Spoon of Curd(Yogurt)
1 Spoon of Lemon Juice (Optional)
Salt for taste
3 spoons of Oil



Preparation


In a pressure cooker add oil, ghee then add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon then fry for a min.

Then add ginger garlic paste and a chopped big onion, fry until the raw smell goes, Now add tomato and fry for 3 minutes and add all above vegetables

Then add the chili powder, Curd(Yogurt) and Lemon Juice (Optional) mix well.

Add 4 cups of water, Rice and salt close the cooker give 2 whistle.

You can add any Vegetables you like. 

Mouth Watering Spicy Vegetable Biryani ready.

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