Watch my Step by Step video Marzipan holds a special place in my heart. I grew up with this delight that was pressed into rubber molds, air dried and served to us every Christmas. Because of it’s popularity, it’s also made into egg shapes at Easter time and decorated with royal icing. Wouldn’t it be …
Schezwan Paste or Marinade
View my step by step video Schezwan cuisine that originated in the Sichauan province of China is bold and spicy and very popular in Indian Chinese cuisine. The addition of the authentic Sichuan peppers make this a true Schezwan sauce. In India, many people use dried Kashmiri chillies because it’s readily available and also used …
Mushroom and Chickpea Curry – Dhingri Chole
Watch my step by step video I recently flew from Mumbai to Dubai on Emirates Airlines and I was served this delicious Mushroom and Chickpea curry. I researched it when I returned home and learned that it is also known as Dhingri Chole. I loved the earthy taste and the combination of mushroom and …
Schezwan Stir Fried Noodles
View my step by step video I love meat, chicken and seafood, but since our family is vegetarian for the 40 days of lent, I have been pushing the veggie envelope to try and make sure we’re getting great tasting meals. Since we all LOVE Schezwan anything, this stir fry was a no brainer. The …
Sweet Corn Crab Soup
Watch my step by step video Whenever I’m at a Chinese restaurant, it’s always a toss up between ordering a Hot & Sour or a Sweet Corn Crab or Chicken soup. If we can’t decide, we always order both and share it. If I’m making this at home, this soup will win hands down since …
Thai Vegetable Curry
View my step by step video Thai food has always fascinated me and since I have taken a 40 day oath to be vegetarian, this recipe seemed to be the perfect option to get all my veggies packed in some super outstanding flavours. The key to this is using a great Red curry paste, I …
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 …
Paneer 65
Watch step by step video Paneer is a fresh cheese made by adding acid to fresh milk and setting the cheese overnight. Firm Paneer is cut into cubes, fried and tossed into a delicious 65 masala – onions, garlic, green chillies, curry leaves, ginger and garlic paste, red chilly sauce, cumin, red chilli powder, 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
Rosemary Chicken Lasagna
Watch my step by step instruction video Who doesn’t love Lasagna? This recipe comes all the way over from Vancouver Island from my good friend Lyndsay Wells the Kitchen Witch. I’ve never met Lyndsay face to face, however I feel like we are soul sisters. We have so much in common from appearing on the …