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.

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.

Green Chillies or Hari Mirch

For a quick Indian dish, green  chili comes extremely handy for adding a zing in the dish or simply to give it a fresh look. Green chilies are also known for their Vitamin C content and can be consumed raw.

Green Chillies

Prawns with Carrot Hot and Sweet Style

Prawns are considered as fish, but they are without any fins or scales. In fact prawns are protected in their shells and are without any bones. Prawns, have a juicy texture and are very popular among seafood preparations. They are also convenient as they get cooked quickly and taste delicious.

Since, the frozen shelled prawns are so easy to stir up a dish, I thought of giving a new twist to the well-known Hot and Sour Prawns.


Ingredients:

250 gms Frozen shelled prawns
1 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Garlic paste
1 tsp Vinegar
1 tsp Soya Sauce
1-2 tsp Hot and Sweet tomato sauce
1tsp Red Chili powder
! Carrot chopped and sliced
1 Capsicum chopped in squares
1-2 Onion(s) chopped in squares
1 Green Chili
1 Tomato chopped
11/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
1-2 tsp Vegetable oil


To Start with:

1. Take out the prawn package from the freezer and let it thaw for a couple of hours.

2. Marinate the prawns for an hour with vinegar, red chili, pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp ginger and garlic pastes.

Then comes the cooking:


3. Heat a wok or non stick pan with oil.

4. Add in chopped onion and stir.

5. When the onions begin to get transparent, add in carrot, slit green chilies, capsicum slices and the remaining ginger-garlic paste.

6. After little stirring, squeeze and drop the prawns into the wok.

7. Close the lid for five or six minutes.

8. The prawns tend to curl when they are cooked, so check in intervals, to add in chili powder, tomato pieces, salt, sugar and stir thoroughly.

9. Pour in the remaining marinated prawn water into the vessel and close the lid for a steaming effect for 10- 15 mins.

10. Serve hot with steamed rice.