Egg Curry Masala

Egg Curry Masala :

 Indian cuisine is diverse and egg curry is made in numerous ways in each region. Simple, flavorful & delicious egg curry for your everyday meal to pair with roti, chapatis, rice,etc. This dish is perfect to cook when you are not in a mood to cook something elaborate, but wish to make quick delicious food. It is also nutritious and an easy peasy quick recipe. 


Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time:15 Min
Cuisine: North Indian
Type: Non-Veg
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients

- 4 boiled eggs
- 3 medium-sized Onion finely chopped (बारीक कटा हुआ प्याज)
- 3 tsp garlic finely chopped (बारीक कटा हुआ लहसुन)
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 3-4 chopped green chilly (as spicy you want) (कटी हुई हरी मिर्च)
- 4 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 medium-sized Ripened Tomato (पके टमाटर)
- 1/4 cup yogurt/curd (optional)
- 1 tbsp Turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर)
- 1/2 tbsp Garam masala powder (गरम मसाला पाउडर)
- 1-2 Bay leaves (तेज पत्ता)
- 1/2 tbsp Coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर)
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin powder (जीरा पाउडर)
- finely chopped coriander leaves (बारीक कटा हरा धनिया)
- 1 Bidyagi Chilly/Dried red chilly (सूखे लाल मिर्च)
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red chilly powder (कश्मीरी लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
- 1/2 tbsp Red chilly Powder (लाल मिर्च पाउडर)


Steps:

Step 1: Take the boiled eggs. Peel it off and poke the egg with a Fork or knife so that the masalas get inside properly.


Step 2: Make the Tomato puree by grinding the ripened tomatoes into the mixer grinder.


Step 3: Chop the onions, green chilly and coriander leaves. Also chop the garlic and keep it ready.


Step 4: Take a pan, add 1-2 tbsp of oil and shallow fry the eggs and keep it aside.


Step 5: Now, we will start making the gravy. Take the pan and add some 2 tbsp of oil. Add cumin seeds (jeera), bay leaf, cinnamon stick and dried chilly. Saute it for 15-20 sec and then add chopped garlic to it. Saute it till the garlic starts turning brown.


Step 6: Now, add onions and chilly to it and fry it till the onion turns golden brown.


Step 7: After the onion starts turning brown, add ginger garlic paste to it. Fry it till the raw smell of ginger garlic goes off. Then add salt, turmeric powder to it.


Step 8: Add 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 1/4 tbsp chilly powder, 1/4 pepper powder, 1/2 tbsp cumin powder, 1/2 tbsp coriander powder, 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder. Cook the masala properly for about 4-5 mins on low flame. 


Step 9: Once the masala is properly cooked, add the tomato puree to it. Cook it until the oil starts separating from the sides and it is properly cooked.


Step 10: Once it is cooked properly, add 1/2 glass of water and cook it for sometime.


Step 11: Add the boiled eggs to it and cook it for sometime.


Step 12: Garnish with coriander leaves and your egg curry is ready to be served.




Tips:

- You can also add 1/4 cup of curd to it after the tomato curry is properly cooked. It enhances the taste.
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Super Fluffy Omelet

Super Fluffy Omelet :
This fluffy omelet is quick to make, perfect for breakfast or lunch, it is very simple to prepare and hardly takes a few minutes. You want to make a breakfast that will impress out of the half-dozen eggs and random condiments in your refrigerator? From a simple omelet to giving it a twist by making it super fluffy.

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Type: Non-Veg 
Servings: 1 people


Ingredients

- 2 eggs
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tbsp Pepper Powder
- 1 tbsp oil/butter
- some chives or chopped coriander leaves.

Steps:


Step 1: Separate the egg whites and the egg yolks in two separate bowls. 

This is the egg white.

This is the yolk. Do the same for both the eggs.

 Step 2: Whisk the egg whites using a whisker/spoon/electric blender and don’t stop beating them until you have stiff peaks. Okay, you can take breaks, but don’t give up! The final whisked egg whites will look like this.

Step 3: Now add salt and pepper to the separated yolks. Also add some chives or coriander if you want.

(In pic you can see 1 yolk for reference, you will have 2)

 Step 4: Mix it well and then add this to the whisked egg whites slowly. Mix it properly.

Step 5: Take a pan put some oil/butter and transfer the mixture to the pan.

Step 6: Cook it properly on both sides and garnish with chives or coriander. Your fluffy Omelet is ready to be served.


Tips:

 - Add the yolks to the egg whites slowly or it will destroy the texture sometimes.
- If you do not add chives/coriander, that's completely fine. It depends on what you want.
- The fluffiness depends on the whisked egg whites. If egg whites are whipped properly, your omelet will be super fluffy.
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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice:

 Thai Style sweet and spicy Pineapple fried rice with Corns, Paneer and Prawns. Thai pineapple fried rice gives a refreshing twist on our normal fried rice. The tangy & sweet pineapple with the spices added is just amazing. Golden grains of rice jeweled with chunks of juicy pineapple, cashews, and currants create a taste that will send you straight to paradise! The dish is very nutritious, healthy and quick. Best for Lunch or Dinner.



Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Type: Non-Veg (Sea food)
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
- 2 eggs beaten with pinch of salt
- 2 cups cooked and chilled brown rice/ or long grain rice/ leftover rice (chilled)
- 1 cup finely chopped Pineapple
- 100 gms prawns/Shrimps (optional for vegetarians)
- 1 medium sized onion (sliced)
- Baby corns
- 2 Tomatoes chopped
- Spring onions
- Corn Kernels
- 1/2 cut Lemon
- Tofu or Paneer
- Chilli Garlic Paste
- 1tbsp Soy Sauce
- Salt to taste


 Steps:

Step 1: Heat the pan and add 1 tbsp oil. Pour in the eggs and stir until they are scrambled and lightly set. Transfer eggs to empty bowl and clean the pan (if required).


Step 2:  Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan and add the prawns to fry until it becomes light brown. Keep it aside with the eggs.


Step 3: Dice and chop all the vegetables mentioned above. Also, chop the pineapples and keep it ready.


Step 4: Reduce the heat to medium, add some oil, when oil is heated add all the vegetables.  Fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the chopped pineapple until the liquid is evaporated and the pineapple is caramelized on the edges.



Step 5: Add the rice to the pan and stir to combine. Cook well until the rice is hot, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6: Pour the scrambled eggs and prawns back into the pan and stir to combine. Add Chilli Garlic Paste, squeeze the lemon juice and add some salt. Continue to stir for 2 more minutes. Add 2 tbsp Soy sauce and mix it for another 1 minute.

Step 7: Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.


Tips:

- To MAKE IT VEGETARIAN - Skip the eggs and Prawns, heat the pan and start with step 3.
- For Non-Vegetarians - You can also add more items like finely diced chicken and meat, etc. as per your wish.
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Patiala Chicken Recipe | Murg Patiala Recipe

Patiala Chicken Recipe | Murg Patiala Recipe |

This Punjabi Chicken recipe is perfect for any special occasion and can be served with butter naan or chapati or Lachha Paratha which is nutty, creamy and delicious in taste. These delicious, budget-friendly chicken recipe ideas are perfect for any meals. Your family will love these easy and finger-licking Chicken recipe which is made with a new style. A little time taking but worth for Chicken Lovers. 
This chicken curry stems from Patiala. It is mildly spiced with exotic Indian spices and has a rich texture from the cashew nut paste.



Preparation Time: 25-30 mins
Marination Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: Approx. 16-20 Min
Cuisine: North Indian
Type: Non-Veg
Servings: 4 people


Whole Ingredients

- 1-inch cinnamon stick (दालचीनी)
- 4 Cloves (लौंग)
- 2 Cardamom (इलायची)
- 1 Bay Leaf (तेज पत्ता)
- 2 tbsp Cumin seeds (जीरा)
- 5-6 Black-Peppercorns (काली मिर्च के दाने) (Optional)
- 1-2 Black Cardamoms (बड़ी काली इलायची) (Optional)


Powdered Spices

- 1 tbsp Garam Masala powder (गरम मसाला पाउडर)
- 3 tbsp Kashmiri Red chilly powder (कश्मीरी लाल मिर्च पाउडर)
- 2 tbsp coriander powder (धनिया पाउडर)
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin powder (जीरा पाउडर)
- 1/2 tbsp Black Pepper powder (काली मिर्च का पाउडर)
- 2 tbsp Turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर)

Ingredients

- 700g medium-sized cut Chicken
- 4 medium-sized Onion finely chopped (बारीक कटा हुआ प्याज)
- 1 medium-sized Onion Diced (टुकड़े)
- 2 tsp ginger finely chopped (बारीक कटा अदरक)
- 3 tsp garlic finely chopped (बारीक कटा हुआ लहसुन)
- 1 tbsp ginger julienne (thin and long cut)
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 4-5 chopped green chilly (as spicy you want)
- finely chopped methi leaves
- 4 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 medium-sized Ripened Tomato finely chopped
- 1 cup yoghurt/curd
- 1/4cup of fresh cream





Marination:


Step 1: Wash the Chicken Properly. Take a Bowl with Chicken and add 1 small tbsp of turmeric powder, 1 tbsp of salt, 2 tbsp of Kashmiri red chilly powder, 1/2 tbsp black pepper powder.
Step 2: Add 1 cup Yogurt/curd to the same bowl, 1/2 tbsp of Ginger Garlic Paste.


Step 3: Mix it properly and keep it aside till we prepare our gravy. 


Steps for Gravy:

Step 1: Heat a pan/Kadhai. Heat 3 tbsp of oil. Once the oil gets hot add some whole spices to it i.e 1/2 inch cinnamon stick (दालचीनी), 2 green cardamoms (इलायची), 3-4 cloves (लौंग), 1 Bay leaf (तेज पत्ता) once they release the aroma add the 1tbsp cumin seeds(जीरा).

Step 2: Add the 1 tsp of finely chopped ginger (बारीक कटा अदरक), and 1 tsp of finely chopped garlic (बारीक कटा हुआ लहसुन), and fry till raw smell goes off.


Step 3: Add the 4 medium-sized onion finely chopped  (बारीक कटा हुआ प्याज), and saute it till it becomes nice and brown.


Step 4: Once the onion turns brown, then add 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर),  1tsp of Kashmiri red chilly powder (कश्मीरी लाल मिर्च पाउडर), 1tbsp of coriander seed powder (धनिया बीज पाउडर) and saute it for few mins and mix the masala well.


Step 5: Add 2 finely chopped tomatoes (बारीक कटा हुआ टमाटर) and cook it by sauting it until the tomatoes became nice and soft. Add a quarter(1/4) cup of water to cook the tomatoes properly.


Step 6: Once tomatoes become soft and nicely cooked, separate out half of the masala to make the creamy gravy.



Step 7: In the remaining masala add the marinated chicken, and add 2 finely chopped green chilies and saute it for 5 min and after that cover it and cook it on a low flame until chicken is cooked properly.


Preparing the Creamy and nutty gravy


 Step 8: Take a pan and heat 2tbsp of oil, Once the oil gets hot add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds(जीरा), remaining finely chopped ginger(अदरक),  remaining finely chopped garlic (लहसुन) 


and a cup of finely chopped and salted fenugreek leaves (कटी हुई मेथी) and saute for a minute or two.


Step 9: Add 1 medium diced onion and 1 medium diced capsicum (शिमला मिर्च) and saute this for a min 


and after that add 1/4tsp of turmeric powder (हल्दी पाउडर), 1/2 tsp of Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp of cumin seed powder (जीरा) and 1/2tsp of coriander seed powder (धनिया बीज पाउडर) and mix these well.


Step 10: Add the remaining masala which we have removed before


 and mix it well for 2-3 min and add cashew nut paste (काजू का पेस्ट) this will give our gravy a nice nutty flavour. Saute this for 4-5 mins on low flame and add the 1/2tsp of salt, 1/2 cup water to this, and cook the gravy for 3-4 minutes. 

Step 11: Check whether the chicken is cooked properly. If it's cooked then add the Creamy and nutty gravy to the chicken and mix it well so you can see how creamy the curry is looking.


Step 12: Add 1/2tsp of garam masala powder (गरम मसाला पाउडर), 1 green chilly finely chopped, 1/2 ginger julienne, 1tsp of Dried Fenugreek leaves (कसूरी मेथी) and mix it well


Step 13: Cover and cook it for another 3-4 mins on medium-low flame. 

after that add 1/4cup of fresh cream to it and mix it well. Now Our chicken Patiala is ready to serve



Tips:

- Use hot water for gravy, this will take less time for the chicken to cook and also the chicken will be soft. Adding cold water to chicken sometimes makes the chicken hard.
- Add a pinch of sugar to the onion while frying, this will take less time and add extra flavor to the gravy.
- Soak Fenugreek leaves in salt for some time.
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