One Pot Chicken Stir Fry

One pot chicken stir fry

Quick and easy one pot chicken stir fry.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 5 to 6
Recipe source: Rias collection ,you can find the original recipe here.
Ingredients:

1. Chicken,cut into small pieces - 1 kg( see notes)
2. Tomato,finely chopped - 1 medium
3. Onion,finely chopped - 1 small
4. Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
5. Coconut oil- 2 to 3 tsp
6. Black pepper powder - as required

For Marination:

1. Red chili powder - 1.5 tbsp (see notes)
2. Turmeric powder- 3/4 tsp
3. Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
4. Dark Soya sauce - 1/4 cup( i used regular soya sauce )
5. Salt - to taste

Instructions:

In a pan /pressure cooker,combine together all the ingredients listed under 'For Marination' along with the chicken pieces. Keep aside for 10 minutes.

Cover and cook until chicken  turns tender.( Check in between and give it a stir to avoid burning).Next add tomato,onion,curry leaves and coconut oil.

Saute until it turns dry and slightly dark in colour.Add Black pepper powder (if using)and stir well.

NOTES

• You can use boneless chicken if desired.For best result use boneless chicken thighs.
• If you are using kashmiri chili powder,adjust the quantity according to your taste.(about 2 to 2 and 1/4 tbsp)
  

Strawberry Lassi | Lassi Recipe

Strawberry Lassi

Healthy and delicious strawberry yogurt smoothie.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 1 or 2
Ingredients:

1. Strawberries- 10 to 12
2. Yogurt- 1 cup
3. Ice cubes- few
4. Honey / agave nectar - to taste

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor .Blend until smooth.

Serve immediately .

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies | Gluten Free Cookies | Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy and delicious ,Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
Recipe Source:Foodnetwork,You can find the original recipe here.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Makes: 18 to 20 cookies
Ingredients:

1. Peanut butter- 1 cup( see notes)
2. Sugar - 3/4 to 1 cup( i used 1 cup brown sugar)
3. Egg - 1

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180 deg C.Line a baking tray with parchment paper.In a mixing bowl,mix together peanut butter,sugar  and egg until combined.

Roll it into 1 or 1.5" balls.Place on the prepared baking sheet 1" apart.Gently press with a fork to flatten.Bake until golden around the edges for about 10 minutes.Let it cool for 5 minutes before placing them on a cooling rack,as it may crumble easily while warm. 

.NOTES

• I used homemade peanut butter.If you are using store bought peanut butter(with added sugar),adjust the quantity of sugar,according to your taste. 
• You can also add 1/2 tsp vanilla extract ,if desired.
• If you like chewy cookies,do not flatten the dough too much and bake for exactly 10 minutes.
• If you prefer crunchy cookies,flatten the dough a bit more and bake for about 11 to 12 minutes.
  

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt | Healthy Dessert Recipe

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Healthy and delicious strawberry frozen yogurt.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3
Ingredients:

1. Frozen strawberries- 500 gms
2. Greek yogurt / Hung curd- 1 cup
3. Honey / agave nectar - to taste
4. Vanilla extract - 1/4 tsp (optional)

Instructions:

Place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor .Blend until smooth.

Serve immediately or transfer it to an airtight container, place in the freezer until firm.

Kallu Shappu Meen Curry | Toddy Shop Fish Curry | Spicy Red Fish Curry

Kallu shappu style meen curry

Spicy Kerala style Toddy shop fish curry,usually served with tapioca.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 5 to 6
Recipe source: Shappukarikal
Ingredients:

1. Fish,cut into medium sized pieces - 1/2 Kg
2. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
3. Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
4. Ginger,crushed - 2" piece
5. Garlic,crushed - 6 to 8 cloves
6. Green chilies - 2( or to taste)
7. Curry leaves - 2 sprigs
8. Kashmiri chili powder- 2.5 to 3 tbsp( see notes)
9. Coriander powder- 1 tsp
10. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
11. Kudampuli /fish tamarind / kokum - 20 to 25 gms
12. Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp
13. Water- as required
14. Coconut Oil - 1.5 tbsp
15. Salt- to taste

Instructions:

Soak fish tamarind/kokum in water until required.Heat oil in a manchatti.Add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Next add fenugreek seeds and saute for few seconds.

Add ginger, garlic ,green chilies and curry leaves.Saute until raw smell leaves.Now reduce flame to low and add kashmiri chili powder,coriander powder and turmeric powder.

Add kudampuli/kokum and stir well.Saute for about a minute over low flame, until the masala turns deep maroon.

Add water and salt to taste.Mix well and bring it to a boil.Now add fish ,cover and cook until done and gravy turns thick.

Add asafoetida and 1 tsp coconut oil.Gently swirl the manchatti and switch off the stove.

.NOTES

• If you are using regular chili powder reduce the quantity to 2 tbsp.
  

Chocolate Apple Muffins | Whole Wheat- Vegan Apple Muffins

Chocolate Apple Muffins

Vegan ,whole wheat , refined sugar free -Apple and chocolate muffins.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Makes: 9 muffins
Ingredients:

1. Whole wheat flour - 3/4 cup
2. Baking soda- 1/2 tsp
3. Baking powder- 1/4 tsp
4. Cocoa powder - 1/8 cup
5. Salt- 1 pinch
6. Water- 1/2 cup
7. Vegetable Oil - 1/4 cup
8. Vanilla extract- 1/2 tsp
9. Grated jaggery /Cane sugar- 1/2 cup
10. Apple ,chopped - 1/2 cup

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 180 Deg C.Line a muffin tin with paper cases , keep aside.

In a bowl,combine together whole wheat flour,baking soda,baking powder,cocoa powder and salt using a fork.Keep aside.

In another bowl,combine together water,vegetable oil,vanilla extract and jaggery/cane sugar.Stir well until the jaggery is dissolved completely.

Add this to the prepared dry ingredients and mix gently until combined.( Do not over mix.)

Next add chopped apple and mix gently.

Using a spoon,fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.Bake for about 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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Dragon Chicken

Dragon Chicken

Spicy Chinese style Dragon chicken
Prep Time: 20
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:

1. Boneless Chicken,cut into 2" long strips - 250 to 300 gms
2. Cashew nuts- 10 to 12 nos
3. Dry red chilies- 2 ( cut into 2 )
4. Celery,chopped - 1 tbsp
5. Ginger,finely chopped- 1 tsp
6. Garlic,finely chopped- 1 tsp
7. Red chili flakes - 1/2 to 1 tsp
8. Onion ,chopped- 1 medium
9. Carrot,sliced- 1  tbsp
10. Bell pepper,sliced - 1/2 cup
11. Red chili paste - 1/2 tsp
12. Tomato sauce- 1.5 tbsp
13. Soya sauce- 1.5 tsp
14. Water - 1/4 cup
15. Salt- to taste
16. Oil- as required
17. Spring onion,chopped - 1 to 2 tbsp

For Marination:

1. Soya sauce-1/2 tsp
2. Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp( or to taste)
3. Red chili paste - 1 tsp( see notes)
4. Egg white-1
5. Ginger garlic paste- 2 tsp
6. Cornflour - 2 tbsp
7. Salt - to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl,combine together all the ingredients listed under' For Marination'.Rub this onto the chicken pieces and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.Deep fry the chicken pieces until golden and tender .Drain and keep aside.( you can also bake the chicken pieces as i did.For baking preheat oven to 180 deg C,place the chicken pieces onto a greased baking tray ,without overlapping and bake for about 15 to 18 minutes,turning once in between.)

To prepare the sauce,heat oil in a pan,add cashew nuts and saute until it turns slightly golden.Next add,dry red chilies,celery,ginger ,garlic and red chili flakes.Saute until raw smell leaves.

Now add onion and carrot and saute until onion turns golden brown.

Next add bell pepper  and saute for a minute or two.

Add red chili paste,tomato sauce , soya sauce and salt to taste.Mix well until combined.Next add 1/4 cup water and cook for about few minutes or until the sauce thickens.

Next add the fried chicken and mix well until combined.Add chopped spring onion and serve with rice /noodles.

NOTES

• To prepare red chili paste,soak Kashmiri chilies /Bigdi chilies in warm water for about 10 minutes and grind to form a smooth paste.Remove the seeds from the chilies ,if you like it less spicy.