Mexican Lime Chicken is marinated Chicken breasts in lime juice, lime zest, coriander, paprika and grilled either in oven or stove stop grill pan. Mexican Lime Chicken can be served as a starter or a side dish to lovely weekend meal and also a great option to serve in your brunch parties. Mexican inspired recipe is simple yet very appetizing. Lime juice and zest when teemed up with coriander and paprika gives an amazing aroma and flavor to the chicken keeping it juicy and soft. In my family, we love to have chicken specially in our weekend meals. Roasted/Grilled chicken…
-
-
Chicken Alu Bukhara is a delicacy that comes from the Nizam province. The dish is also majorly cooked in various parts of Awadh and also loved in Pakistan. Usually the delicacy is prepared with goat meat aka Alu Bukhara Gosht. But now with the passage of time, Indian plums got a while new look when cooked with Chicken. The golden colored curry is not just aromatic but also rich in it’s flavors. There is very minimum use of red chili powder hence, green chilies give the flavor here. The use of plums or Alu Bukhara makes the chicken curry absolutely…
-
My recent client really allowed me to explore and stretch my cooking skills. I always love developing recipes, and when it’s a fusion, my imaginations go wild free. During the years i have developed various fusion recipes but today my creation has definitely gone to another level. I mean who could have ever thought of making a sauce with bottled mango drink and using it to pan sear a chicken! Yes, this is spicy, sweet, tangy and a roller coaster of flavors in one single dish. Spicy Mango Pan Seared Chicken is one such fusion recipe, which i loved making…
-
Broccoli is the most loved vegetable that comes from the cabbage family and in India it categorizes under exotic vegetables. Similarly, coming from capsicum family, bell peppers are not just colorful but also and excellent source of Vitamin A, C & B6. Stir fry vegetables are simply loved in my family and my son is a huge fan of broccoli. Though now as we a re running out of season for broccoli, i requested my sister to get them from Mumbai so that i can continue making my son’s stir fry vegetables even in monsoons. Excellent source of nutrients and…
-
Dum ka Murgh is also popularly known as Lagan ka Murgh in Hyderabad which is actually slow cooked marinaded chicken in cashew and poppy gravy. The chicken is marinaded in curd/yogurt and spices and later slow cooked which gives a rich color and texture to the gravy. Dum ka Murgh is one of the most favorite chicken dish in my family and I often make when i have guests at home. Garnished with cashews chunks and coriander, Dum ka Murgh goes best when served with Roomali Roti, Mandey or Butter Naan. Being a contributor in Archana’s Kitchen, every month i…
-
Kasuri Malai Murgh is a rich, creamy chicken curry made with cashew paste and fresh cream & flavored with fresh ground pepper and dry fenugreek leaves. Kasuri Malai Murgh comes from Mughal Cuisine and is a perfect side dish with Rumali Roti or Naan. The creamy, silky gravy with juicy and tender chicken pieces is simply irresistible and can be a show stopper dish at any house party. During Ramadan, i always try to cook some different kind of chicken and mutton dishes that can be enjoyed in the evening and also consumed in Sehri (early morning meal). In my…
-
Have you ever been on a road trip and took a halt and had food in a highway dhaba? Well if yes, then you will definitely relate to this post of mine. Dhaba food is one of the most delicious and rustic food cooked by male cooks (untrained) mostly. No matter what they make, veg or non veg, the color and the texture of the food is just simply irresistible. From dal to biryani… dhaba food has a unique kind of addiction that makes one come back again and again. This delicious looking food is damm affordable and definitely increases…
-
I wish to die with a mouth full of Biryani… for me there can be no love than Biryani love! The one craziest stuff that makes me go super crazy for. Biryani, no matter mutton or chicken, is my utter most favorite dish. Biryani comes from the Mughlai cuisine and has some amazing variations done in different regions where the Mughals travel. In my knowledge Biryani is made with different preparations in different states of Inida. In my blog i have been focusing on adding different kinds of Biryanis from various regions. You may also find Hyderabadi Biryani, Bombay Biryani,…
-
I was very new to Sindhi Biryani before i explored my friend Anisa Arif’s website http://shop.zaiqathespicestore.com/ . Before this i had tried Zaika’s Bombay Biryani Masala which i used few months back. It got published in various online food magazines too. Since then i am a huge fan if Zaika Spices. They are fresh, fine and absolutely aromatic. While ordering some spices , Sindhi Biryani Masala caught attention of mine this time. After having a word about it with Anisa, i decided to give it a try. The procedure followed to make this Biryani was the same, the only difference…
-
The monthly challenge set at Chef Across Boundaries was hosted by me for the month of June. After going through a wonderful experience of exploring Brazilian food last month, this month i decide to go for JAPANESE CUISINE. The only Japanese food i knew till date was Sushi. Wanted to explore more hence did a bit research before i could actually decide to go for it. Through internet research i came to know that Japanese cuisine (和食, washoku) offers an abundance of gastronomical delights with a boundless variety of regional and seasonal dishes as well as international cuisine. The Japanese…
-
Let’s take a tour to Hyderabad today. Well had an opportunity to visit this city of Nawabi cuisines couple of times. Must admit, everything about Hyderabad is simply marvelous. The city show cases a splendid food culture in every corner. From gullis to mohallas ..from street food to fine dinning, Hyderabad has something special for each and everyone. The cuisine emphasises the use of ingredients that are carefully chosen and cooked to the right degree and time. Utmost attention is given to picking the right kind of spices, meat, and rice. Therefore, an addition of a certain herb, spice, condiment,…
-
Biryani is something i simply can’t get over it. This is the only dish which i can relish daily. After having tried Awadhi Biryani, Hyderabadi Biryani, Kerela Biryani it was now turn to lay my hands on Bombay Biryani. I had this during my stay in Mumbai somewhere near Lokhandwala. The taste was little mild as compared to North India’s Dum biryani. Luckily i had a packet of ready made Bombay Biryani masala which i had received a few days back from one of my good friend Anisa Arif also the owner of Zaika. Apart from whole spices i did…
 "Pinterest")
