Mutton Keema Masala

Ingredients:

1. Minced lamb- 1 1/2 lbs
2. Large onion- 1 (finely chopped)
3. Tomatoes- 2 (finely chopped)
4. Green chilies- 2 (finely chopped)
5. Grated ginger- 1/2 inch piece
6. Crushed Garlic- 3 cloves
7. Red chili powder- 1/2 tsp
8. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
9. Coriander powder- 1 tsp
10. Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
11. Garam masala powder- 3/4 tsp
12. Cinnamon- 1 stick
13. Bay leaves- 2
14. Cloves- 2
15. Green cardamoms- 2
16. Salt to taste
17. Oil- 1/3 cup
18. Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves

Method:

1. Boil the minced lamb with 1 clove of crushed garlic and bay leaves in 2 cups of water for 5-10 minutes. 
2. Drain the water.
3. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves for a minute and add the onions and fry until golden brown. 
4. Add ginger-garlic and green chilies and fry for couple of minutes. 
5. Add the boiled meat and saute for 5 minutes. 
6. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder,
7. coriander powder and half of the garam masala powder and stir-fry for 5 minutes. 
8. Add the tomatoes and salt. 
9. Mix well. 
10. When the moisture in the tomato is fully absorbed, then stir-fry for 2 minutes. 
11. Add 2 cups of water and cook until the meat is tender. 
12. Add the remaining garam masala powder and stir fry for 5 more minutes. 
13. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 
14. Serve hot. 

To make it even spicier add 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper and 1 tbsp fresh cream and mix well.

Handi Paneer Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 3 onions
2. 2 piece grated ginger
3. 1/2 tsp haldi
4. 1/2 tsp chilli powder
5. 1/2 tsp garam masala
6. 1 finely chopped tomato
7. 1 chopped green chilli
8. 1 tej patta or bay leaf
9. 1/2 cup beaten curd
10. 1/2 cup water
11. Salt to taste
12. 200 gms Paneer
13. 1 tbsp chopped coriander
14. 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

Method: 

1. Cut 3 onions fine and stir fry till brown.
2. Reduce flame, add 2 piece grated ginger, 1/2 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala and mix.
3. Add 1 finely chopped tomato, 1 chopped green chilli and 1 tej patta.
4. Cook on low flame for 7-8 mins.
5. Add 1/2 cup beaten curd and cook till dry.
6. Add salt.
7. Add 1/2 cup water and boil.
8. Mix in 200 gms Paneer or cottage cheese and 1 tbsp chopped coriander.
9. Cook till the masala dries and coats the paneer.
10. Add a little freshly ground pepper.
11. Remove from fire and serve.

Kadhai Paneer

Ingredients:

1. 800 gms paneer, cut into cubes
2. 2-3 onions, chopped
3. 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
4. 1 tsp coriander seeds, roasted & pounded
5. 1 tsp black pepper
6. 1 tsp red chili powder
7. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
8. 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
9. 1 cup green, yellow & red capsicums, chopped
10. 3/4 tsp cumin powder
11. 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
12. A pinch of each mace powder, clove powder, black cumin powder & fenugreek seeds
13. 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
14. 3 tbsp ghee or butter

Preparation time: 45-50 minutes

Method:

1. Heat ghee in a pan, add chopped onions and saute until brown.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and stir-fry till the moisture evaporates.

3. Also add red chili powder, coriander seeds, black pepper powder, turmeric and stir-fry until they change color.

4. Then add tomato puree, salt, paneer cubes, capsicum and fry until the paneer is light brown.

5. Sprinkle the cumin, cardamom, mace, clove, black cumin powders, fenugreek seeds and cook until the paneer is cooked. Remove and adjust the seasoning.

6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with parathas or any pulao.

Serves 4.

Afghani Mutton Biryani

Ingredients :

1. 1 kilogram lamb meat on the bone 
2. 11 cloves 
3. 1 large cinnamon sticks 
4. 2 teaspoon salt 
5. 1 tablespoon ginger paste 
6. 1 tablespoon garlic paste 
7. 8 cups water 
8. 3 cups basmati rice good quality 
9. 3/4 cup cooking oil 
10. 1 large onion skinned & thinly sliced 
11. 8 green cardamoms 
12. 1 teaspoon cumin seeds zeera 
13. 4 carrots, peeled and grated 
14. ½ cup green raisins 
15. ½ cup pine nuts.

Method 

1. Cut meat into large pieces and wash thoroughly under cold tap water. 
2. Place meat, cinnamon, cloves, salt, water, garlic and ginger in a large heavy based sauce pan. 
3. Bring to boil and skim off any scum that rises to the top. 
4. Reduce heat, cover and allow to boil gently for 40 to 45 minutes until the meat is tender. 
5. Meanwhile, put rice in a sieve and wash it thoroughly under running cold tap until water runs clear. 
6. Soak in plenty of water for 1½ hours. 
7. Drain in a sieve and let it stand for a minute or two. 
8. Fry nuts, raisins and carrots separately in 2 tablespoons of oil in a small frying pan. 
9. Keep aside. Heat oil in a large heavy based pan, add onion and while stirring frequently fry for 3-5 minutes. 
10. Add cinnamon stick,cloves, green cardamoms, cumin, meat and 6 cups of stock, add water if necessary to make 6 cups. 
11. Bring to boil and add rice to it. 
12. Carefully stir once. Cover and reduce heat to medium and cook for 7-10 minutes. 
13. Do not stir too hard or the rice will break. 
14. Put a layer of carrot, raisins and pine nuts on top of the rice. 
15. Cover with a tight fitting lid, reduce heat to very low and allow to cook for another 7 - 10 minutes until rice is tender. 
16. Fluff up rice with a fork, then transfer it into to a heated serving dish. 
17. Serve with cucumber raita.

Mutton Tikia

Ingredients: 

1. Finely minced keema ½ kg
2. Besan/Sattu 125gms
3. Onion 2 (paste)
4. Green chillies (finely chopped)
5. Ginger-Garlic (paste)
6. Dhania (paste)
7. Salt to taste

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Preparation:

1. Add all ingredients with the minced mutton.
2. Mix well and make small balls by placing 2 tsp of the mix on your greased palm and rolling them.
3. Flatten with your greased palms.
4. Shallow fry in non-stick pan and serve hot with mint sauce and onion rings.

Egg Akoori Recipe

Akoori Recipe is a very convenient breakfast option for those who need to rush to workplace with little time to prepare breakfast. Akoori is similar to scrabbled eggs which is cooked with lot of healthy veggies like tomato, coriander, onion and green chillies for the perfect zing. 

You can couple it with slice of wheat bread with honey spread to make it a wholesome breakfast option.

Ingredients:          

1. 4 Eggs
2. 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves(finely chopped)
3. 2 Green Chillies (finely chopped)
4. 2 Onions(finely chopped)
5. 1 Tomato (finely chopped)
6. 3 tbsp Vegetable oil/Ghee
7. 1 1/2 tsp Salt

Steps to prepare:

1. Take oil or ghee in a pan and heat it.
2. Add chopped onions and fry till they turn soft.
3. Add chopped chillies, coriander and tomato to the above.
4. Mix well and cook the mixture for 3 minutes. Remove from fire.
5. Beat the eggs in a bowl till thoroughly blended.
6. Add it to the above mixture and stir.
7. Add salt and keep the pan on fire.
8. Keep stirring all the time.
9. Cook over a medium flame until it becomes light and fluffy.
10. Akoori is ready. Serve immediately.