Chicken Tikka

Ingredients:-

1. 1 lb Chicken ( Cleaned, washed and cut into large cubes)
2. 2 Tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
3. Red Chili powder ( As per your requirement )
4. Kashmiri Chili powder / Deggi Mirch powder ( for natural red color to the tikkas )
5. 1 Cup Yogurt
6. 1/2 Tbsp Tandoori Chicken Masala
7. 1/4 Tbsp Garam Masala
8. Chaat Masala ( To sprinkle on the tikkas )
9. 1/2 Cup Salted Butter ( Melted  )
10. 1/4 Tbsp Chicken Masala
11. 1 Tbsp Chickpea flour ( dry roasted on low flame till golden brown )
12. Salt ( to taste )
13. 1/2 Tbsp oil ( For marinating the chicken )

Method:-

1. In a bowl mix yogurt, chili powders, tandoori chicken masala, garam masala, chicken masala,
    ginger garlic paste, salt and oil. Add chicken to this and mix well.

2. Add some oil to this marinated chicken, cover and refrigerate for 30 mins or more.

3. Soak the skewers in water while the chicken marinates.

4. After 30 mins take out the marinated chicken from the refrigerator and add the roasted chickpea
    flour to it and mix well.

5. Preheat the oven to 225 - 250 F to grill the chicken.

6. Thread the chicken onto skewers and lightly brush some butter.
   

7. Grill the chicken for about 25-30 minutes. Every 5-7 minutes brush some butter on the chicken
    and rotate the skewers.

8. When cooked completely turn off the heat and remove the chicken from the skewers onto a
    plate.

9. Sprinkle some chaat masala and serve hot with salad or masala onions.

Enjoy!!!

Note: This same chicken tikka can be used for making "Chicken Tikka Masala". You may also
          grill some veggies along with the chicken.

Maharashtrian Chicken Curry

This is a wonderful recipe shared by my good friend Akshata. I'm sure you all will love it. A "must try" recipe.

Ingredients:-

1. 1 lb Chicken ( cleaned and cut into small pieces )
2. 1 Onion ( chopped )
3. 1 Onion ( Chopped and shallow fried till brown )
4. 1/2 Cup Dry Grated Coconut ( dry roasted till brown )
5. 2 Tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
6. 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
7. Cilantro ( Chopped for marination)
8. 1 Cinnamon stick
9. 2-3 Cloves
10. 2-3 Green Cardamon pods
11. 1 Bay leaf
12. 3 - 4 Black pepper corns
13. 1 Star Anise
14. Salt to taste
15. Red Chili powder ( As required )
16. 1 Tea Sp Garam Masala
17. 1/2 tbsp Chicken Masala ( Home made or store bought )
18. 3 - 4 Green Chilies
19. 3 Tbsp Oil

Method:-

1. Clean, wash and chop the chicken to small pieces.

2. Blend 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, green chilies, salt ( to taste ), cilantro, lemon juice, 1/2
    tbsp oil together to form a smooth paste.

3. Marinate the chicken using this green paste for over 30 minutes or longer.

4. Finely chop an onion and keep aside.

5. Make a paste of the browned onion and roasted grated coconut. Keep aside.

6. Heat some oil in a pan. Add the the whole spices and saute for a few seconds and then add the
    chopped onion to it.

7. Sprinkle some salt and add the rest of the ginger garlic paste to it. Saute for a few minutes till the
    onions turn golden brown on medium high heat.

8. Add the marinated chicken, some red chili powder and salt to the onions and mix well.

9. The color of the chicken will start changing while it cooks.

10. Cover the pan with a lid and let the chicken cook on low heat for a few minutes. Stir
      occasionally.

11. When the chicken is 25% cooked add the brown paste of onion and coconut prepared.

12. Mix  everything well. Keep sauteing for a few minutes till you see oil separating from the
     mixture and chicken.

13. Now add some chicken masala and mix well. Also add some water (or chicken stock if
      available will enhance the flavor) to get the desired consistency.

14. Cover the pan  and let the chicken cook completely. It should take about 15 - 20 minutes. Stir
      occasionally.

15. Lastly add some garam masala and mix well.

16. Garnish it with cilantro and serve hot with chapati, bhakari or rice.

Enjoy!!!

Chicken Puffs

Chicken curry puffs

Ingredients:-

1. 1 Puff Pastry sheet
2. 1 Chicken Breast
3. 1 Onion (finely chopped)
4. 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
5. Salt to taste
6. 1 tbsp Chicken masala
7. 1/4 tbsp Garam masala
8. 1/2 tbsp Red Chili powder
9. 1 tbsp Oil
10. 1 Tsbp Heavy cream ( optional )
11. 1 tbsp Lemon juice
12. 1 Egg

Method:-

1. Clean and chop the chicken breast into very small pieces.

2. Marinate the chicken in a bowl with ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tbsp red chili powder, salt, oil and
    lemon juice.

3. Cover the bowl with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for atleast 30 mins.

4. Thaw the puff pastry sheet to be able to use it immediately once the chicken is ready.

5. When ready to make the puff pastries take the chicken out of the refrigerator.

6. Heat some oil in a pan. Add chopped onion and sprinkle some salt on it. Saute the onion for a
    few minutes till it starts losing moisture and then add some ginger garlic paste.

7. Saute for a few minutes till the onions are translucent and then add the marinated chicken to it.

8. Mix well and then add chicken masala, red chili powder to it.

9. The chicken will start changing its color. With the spatula press the chicken while mixing so that
     you mash the pieces slightly while they cook.

10. Once the chicken changes its color completely add 1/4 Cup of water and mix well.

11. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook for a 15-20 mins on low heat ( slow cook ).

12. Once the chicken is cooked and the water almost evaporates add some heavy cream and mix
      well.

13. At this time the chicken will look like:
   

14. Cook it while stirring occasionally for a few more minutes till the oil separates from the gravy.
      Sprinkle some garam masala and mix well.

15. Once the chicken is cooked completely turn off the heat.

16. Once again mash the chicken and mix well.

17. Preheat the oven at 350 F.

18. Sprinkle some flour on the counter / cooking surface / board.

19. Open the puff pastry sheet. With a rolling pin slightly roll out the sheet approx 1 inch on each
      side.

20. Cut the sheet into 9 or 12 rectangular pieces.

21. Beat one egg and keep aside.

22. In the center of one piece of the puff pastry sheet place approximately 1 tbsp of the chicken
      prepared.

23. Apply some egg wash on the sides of the piece and fold it to cover the chicken and press well.

24. Using a fork press once again to seal the edges completely.

25. Similarly prepare the rest of the puffs and arrange them on a baking tray.

26. Brush the egg wash on each of the puff.

27. Bake the chicken puffs for 15-20 mins till crisp and Golden brown.

28. Serve hot.

Cream Cheese and Chicken Puffs:-

Ingredients:-


1. 1 Puff Pastry sheet
2. 1 Chicken Breast
3. 1 Onion (finely chopped)
4. 1/4 tbsp Garlic powder
5. Salt (to taste)
6. 1/4 tbsp Basil leaves ( fresh / dried )
7. 1/4 tbsp Thyme ( fresh / dried )
8. 1 Tbsp Heavy cream
9. 1/4 Cup Softened Cream cheese
10. 1 tbsp Olive oil
11. Sugar / Honey ( 1 pinch )
12. Black pepper ( as much as required )

Method:-

1. Clean and chop the chicken breast into very small pieces.

2. Marinate the chicken using olive oil, salt to taste, basil leaves, thyme and garlic powder.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4. Heat some olive oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and sprinkle some salt.

5. Saute the onions till soft and translucent. Add the marinated chicken and saute it for a few
    minutes till it changes its color. Season it with some more salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

6. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook for 15 -20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

7. Add some heavy cream and a pinch of sugar and mix well. Once again cook for a few more
    minutes. Once the chicken is cooked completely turn off the heat.

8. The chicken will now look like:

9. Mash the chicken and let it cool for sometime.

10. Once cold add cream cheese and mix well.

11. Follow the same process as mentioned above to make the chicken puffs.

12. Serve hot.



Enjoy!!!