View my step-by-step video I am inspired to make a very simple gravy called Sorak that hails from Coastal Goa in India. Spices and coconut are blended with tamarind to make a sweet, spice and sour vegetarian curry. The best part of this simple gravy is that it provides a great canvas to display some …
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Sriracha Cauliflower
View my step-by-step video Cauliflower in all it’s incarnations are all the rage now and I’m excited to share this recipe with you for Sriracha Cauliflower fritters. It all started with a lunch date with my BFF Mona, when she insisted on having Fried Korean Cauliflower. Not being a huge veggie fan myself(I would have …
Salmon Fishcakes – A Jamie Oliver Food Revolution Special
View my step-by-step video I’ve been following Jamie Oliver for years and I think that he’s really a ‘pukka’ chef so I’m very excited to participate in his ‘Food Revolution’. On Friday May 16, people from all over the world have signed up and committed to teaching kids how to cook something from scratch. This …
Chilli Chicken
View my step-by-step video This is an old Chinese favorite in all restaurants in India. It’s probably made a hundred different ways, here is my version! [youtube-subscriber channelname=kravingsblog] Print Yum Chilli Chicken Ingredients1 pound chicken boneless breast or thigh cut in small cubes 4-5 spring onions – sliced(reserve leaves) 2 large green chilli sliced diagonally …
Bhindi Kurkure – Crispy Spiced Okra
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Shrimp Pickle
View my step-by-step video My mom passed away last year June 7, 2016. It still feels unreal to say it and it has not sunk in yet. She still had so much life in her, but God had other plans. My mom was a quiet and unassuming foodie. The one who loved collecting recipes and …
Fluffy Pancakes
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Bloody Mary Linguine
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Trifle – Cake, Custard, Jelly cubes and fruit
Watch my step by step video Trifle is an old favourite and super easy to make, Your guests will love the Cake, Custard, Jelly cubes and fruit delicious combination. This can be prepared a few days in advance and serve a large crowd. I like to layer my trifle with sliced jelly rolls and …
Mushroom 65
Mushrooms are battered with beaten egg and cornstarch, sautéed and cooked in a delicious 65 masala that is typically made with the popular Chicken 65. Suggestions to make a vegetarian/vegan version is included.
Chicken 65 is a very popular dish in India. With it’s strange name, it’s origins are debatable. Some people think that it was named for it’s 65 ingredients, other think the chicken had to be 65 days old. The story I choose to believe is the old British Canteen that simply had a typesetting boo boo and the name just stuck.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsps chopped garlic
- 2 tbsps chopped green chillies
- 1 cup(approx) fresh curry leaves
- 2 tbsps ginger and garlic paste
- 2 tbsps red chilli paste or Sambal Oelek
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- salt
- red food coloring with a little water
- oil
- 7-8 Mushrooms
- 1 beaten egg
- cornstarch
Instructions
- Dip the Mushrooms in the egg mixture and add cornstarch. Mix well and keep aside
- Heat some oil and saute the onion, followed by the garlic and chillies and cook till the onion is soft
- Add curry leaves
- Add the ginger and garlic paste and cook for a few minutes, till the rawness is gone
- Add the chilli paste and powdered spices and mix well
- Add some salt and the food coloring
- Add more water if too dry
- Add the mushrooms, coat well in the masala and serve