" To m at o Couscous."
Ingredients
Vegetable broth: 50ml; Couscous: 40gm; Piquant peppers: 30gm; Tomato puree: 20gm; Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tbs; Cherry tomatoes: 40gm; Finely chopped fresh basil leaves: 10gm; Parsley: 10gm; Salt: to taste; Pepper: to taste; Roasted walnuts: 20gm; Roasted almonds: 20gm; Caper berries: 5gm; Kalamata olives: 20gm.
Method
In a small pot, bring the broth to a boil with tomato puree. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat and cover. Let it cool. Fluff with fork; set aside. In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, piquant peppers, cherry tomatoes, basil, parsley and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine. Divide into four small portions. Toss one portion with almonds, second with walnuts, third with kalamata olives and the fourth with just extra virgin olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
Enjoy a delectable seafood fare
Preparing fresh, live seafood is a culinary heritage in Hong Kong, where skilled Cantonese chefs have mastered the art of preparing seafood with distinctive flavours and textures. Award-winning Cantonese chef, Ryan Tang of the Emperor's Court is poised to re-create the same magic and present the cuisine in its tastiest reincarnation.
Take a look around the fish tanks bubbling with containers of scallops, live crabs, tiger prawns, squid parrots, razor shells and lobsters. The impressive array of seafood will be aesthetically displayed in a seafood market like set-up.
Make your pick from a whole assortment of soups such as tomato scampi soup, black cod with garlic and vegetable and sea bass and coriander. The appetizers include black cod asparagus roll with chilli and garlic sauce, stir fried soft shell crab with dry garlic and chilli, salt and pepper squid and shrimps.
I will help you choose from an array of sauces to go with your seafood platter. Special soy sauce, black bean sauce, burnt garlic and light garlic sauce, cream sauce, curry sauce, Singapore sauce (spicy red sauce), chili garlic sauce, mayonnaise sauce, x.o. sauce and Schezwan sauce are some of your options.
Take a look around the fish tanks bubbling with containers of scallops, live crabs, tiger prawns, squid parrots, razor shells and lobsters. The impressive array of seafood will be aesthetically displayed in a seafood market like set-up.
Make your pick from a whole assortment of soups such as tomato scampi soup, black cod with garlic and vegetable and sea bass and coriander. The appetizers include black cod asparagus roll with chilli and garlic sauce, stir fried soft shell crab with dry garlic and chilli, salt and pepper squid and shrimps.
I will help you choose from an array of sauces to go with your seafood platter. Special soy sauce, black bean sauce, burnt garlic and light garlic sauce, cream sauce, curry sauce, Singapore sauce (spicy red sauce), chili garlic sauce, mayonnaise sauce, x.o. sauce and Schezwan sauce are some of your options.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Good foods for Diabetes
1. Vegetables. The advantages of eating more vegetables are undeniable. Packed with powerhouse nutrients, vegetables are naturally low in calories, and they're full of fiber, so they're plenty filling. Loading your plate with more vegetables will automatically mean you're eating fewer simple carbs (which raise blood sugar) and saturated fats (which increase insulin resistance). Aim to get four or five servings a day. (A serving is 1/2 cup canned or cooked vegetables or 1 cup raw vegetables.) Go easier on starchy vegetables -- including potatoes and corn, and legumes such as lima beans and peas -- which are higher in calories than other vegetables.
2. Fruit. It has more natural sugar and calories than most vegetables, so you can't eat it with utter abandon, but fruit has almost all the advantages that vegetables do -- it's brimming with nutrients you need, it's low in fat, it's high in fiber, and it's relatively low in calories compared with most other foods. Best of all, it's loaded with antioxidants that help protect your nerves, your eyes, and your heart.
Aim to get three or four servings a day. (A serving is one piece of whole fruit, 1/2 cup cooked or canned fruit, or 1 cup raw fruit.) Strive to make most of your fruit servings real produce, not juice. Many of the nutrients and a lot of the fiber found in the skin, flesh, and seeds of fruit are eliminated during juicing, and the calories and sugar are concentrated in juice.
3. Beans. Beans are just about your best source of dietary fiber. Fiber slows digestion and keeps blood sugar from rising quickly after a meal. This effect is so powerful that it can even lower your overall blood sugar levels. Because it slows digestion, fiber also keeps you feeling full longer.
Throw canned beans into every salad you make (rinse them first), and add them to pasta dishes and chili. Black bean, split pea, or lentil soup, even it comes from a can, is an excellent lunch.
4. Cereal. The right breakfast cereal is your absolute best opportunity to pack more fiber into your day. There's a bonus: Studies show that people who start the morning with a high-fiber cereal actually eat less later on. So don't forgo breakfast. And choose a cereal brand with at least 5 grams fiber per serving. Good choices include Kashi GoLean Crunch! (10 grams), Kellogg's Raisin Bran (8 grams), General Mills Multi-Bran Chex (8 grams), Post Wheat 'N Bran Spoon Size (8 grams), Kellogg's All-Bran Original (10 grams) and General Mills Fiber One (14 grams). Top your cereal with fruit and you've checked off a fruit serving for the day.Sources of Protein
5. Fish. Fast and easy to prepare, fish is a good source of protein, and a great substitute for higher-fat meats. Fatty fish is also the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, those remarkable good-for-you fats that help keep the arteries clear. People with diabetes often have high triglycerides and low levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids can improve both numbers. Aim to eat fish at least twice a week. Excellent sources of omega-3s are salmon, mackerel, and tuna.
6. Chicken breast. Versatile, extremely lean, and low in calories, chicken breast is practically a miracle food. Unlike steaks and hamburgers, it's low in saturated fat, which raises "bad" cholesterol and may increase insulin resistance, making blood sugar control more difficult. A 3-ounce serving of skinless chicken breast has only 142 calories and 3 grams fat. Turkey breast is even leaner and lower in calories.
7. Nuts. Nuts have several things going for them -- and for you. They're loaded with "good" fats that fight heart disease. These fats have even been shown to help reduce insulin resistance and make blood sugar easier to control. Nuts are also one of the best food sources of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects cells and may help prevent nerve and eye damage. They are rich in fiber and magnesium, both of which may benefit your blood sugar. Studies suggest that including them in your diet may even help you lose weight. Because nuts are high in calories, though, eat them in moderation.
8. Olive oil. At the dead center of the famously heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is olive oil, full of "good" fats that slash the risk of heart attack -- and help keep blood sugar steady. These fats have even been shown to help reduce insulin resistance. So toss the butter and cook with olive oil instead. At home and in restaurants, dip your bread in a bit of the stuff. Just watch how much you eat, because at 9 calories per gram, even the "good" fat in olive oil can pack on the pounds.
9. Yogurt. Yogurt is rich in protein and something else important for weight loss: calcium. Several studies have shown that people who eat plenty of calcium-rich foods have an easier time losing weight -- and are less likely to become insulin resistant. As a snack or for breakfast, choose nonfat plain yogurt, and add your own fresh fruit or a sprinkling of wheat germ or low-fat granola for a burst of extra nutrients.
2. Fruit. It has more natural sugar and calories than most vegetables, so you can't eat it with utter abandon, but fruit has almost all the advantages that vegetables do -- it's brimming with nutrients you need, it's low in fat, it's high in fiber, and it's relatively low in calories compared with most other foods. Best of all, it's loaded with antioxidants that help protect your nerves, your eyes, and your heart.
Aim to get three or four servings a day. (A serving is one piece of whole fruit, 1/2 cup cooked or canned fruit, or 1 cup raw fruit.) Strive to make most of your fruit servings real produce, not juice. Many of the nutrients and a lot of the fiber found in the skin, flesh, and seeds of fruit are eliminated during juicing, and the calories and sugar are concentrated in juice.
3. Beans. Beans are just about your best source of dietary fiber. Fiber slows digestion and keeps blood sugar from rising quickly after a meal. This effect is so powerful that it can even lower your overall blood sugar levels. Because it slows digestion, fiber also keeps you feeling full longer.
Throw canned beans into every salad you make (rinse them first), and add them to pasta dishes and chili. Black bean, split pea, or lentil soup, even it comes from a can, is an excellent lunch.
4. Cereal. The right breakfast cereal is your absolute best opportunity to pack more fiber into your day. There's a bonus: Studies show that people who start the morning with a high-fiber cereal actually eat less later on. So don't forgo breakfast. And choose a cereal brand with at least 5 grams fiber per serving. Good choices include Kashi GoLean Crunch! (10 grams), Kellogg's Raisin Bran (8 grams), General Mills Multi-Bran Chex (8 grams), Post Wheat 'N Bran Spoon Size (8 grams), Kellogg's All-Bran Original (10 grams) and General Mills Fiber One (14 grams). Top your cereal with fruit and you've checked off a fruit serving for the day.Sources of Protein
5. Fish. Fast and easy to prepare, fish is a good source of protein, and a great substitute for higher-fat meats. Fatty fish is also the best source of omega-3 fatty acids, those remarkable good-for-you fats that help keep the arteries clear. People with diabetes often have high triglycerides and low levels of HDL, the "good" cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids can improve both numbers. Aim to eat fish at least twice a week. Excellent sources of omega-3s are salmon, mackerel, and tuna.
6. Chicken breast. Versatile, extremely lean, and low in calories, chicken breast is practically a miracle food. Unlike steaks and hamburgers, it's low in saturated fat, which raises "bad" cholesterol and may increase insulin resistance, making blood sugar control more difficult. A 3-ounce serving of skinless chicken breast has only 142 calories and 3 grams fat. Turkey breast is even leaner and lower in calories.
7. Nuts. Nuts have several things going for them -- and for you. They're loaded with "good" fats that fight heart disease. These fats have even been shown to help reduce insulin resistance and make blood sugar easier to control. Nuts are also one of the best food sources of vitamin E, an antioxidant that protects cells and may help prevent nerve and eye damage. They are rich in fiber and magnesium, both of which may benefit your blood sugar. Studies suggest that including them in your diet may even help you lose weight. Because nuts are high in calories, though, eat them in moderation.
8. Olive oil. At the dead center of the famously heart-healthy Mediterranean diet is olive oil, full of "good" fats that slash the risk of heart attack -- and help keep blood sugar steady. These fats have even been shown to help reduce insulin resistance. So toss the butter and cook with olive oil instead. At home and in restaurants, dip your bread in a bit of the stuff. Just watch how much you eat, because at 9 calories per gram, even the "good" fat in olive oil can pack on the pounds.
9. Yogurt. Yogurt is rich in protein and something else important for weight loss: calcium. Several studies have shown that people who eat plenty of calcium-rich foods have an easier time losing weight -- and are less likely to become insulin resistant. As a snack or for breakfast, choose nonfat plain yogurt, and add your own fresh fruit or a sprinkling of wheat germ or low-fat granola for a burst of extra nutrients.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Rainforest Chicken and Pasta
Ingredients
•1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
•4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
•3 tablespoons paprika
•2 dashes red pepper, or to taste (optional)
•1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
•1 cup fresh corn kernels
•1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•2 green onions, chopped
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•1 teaspoon onion salt
•1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
1.First, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2.And then, stir together the paprika, garlic powder, onion salt, and red pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning, and set aside.
3.Next, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the corn, grape tomatoes, and green onions until the tomatoes are soft and begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4.After that, grill the seasoned chicken on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and shows grill marks, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the grilled chicken breasts to a platter and allow to stand about 5 minutes.
5.Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
6.Lastly, combine the fettuccine, Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and any juices from the chicken in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly. Slice the chicken diagonally across the grain. Divide the pasta between 4 plates and top each plate with sliced chicken and corn-tomato mixture.
7.Rainforest Chicken and Pasta is ready to serve!
ENJOY!
•1 (12 ounce) package dry fettuccine pasta
•4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
•3 tablespoons paprika
•2 dashes red pepper, or to taste (optional)
•1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
•1 cup fresh corn kernels
•1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•2 green onions, chopped
•1 tablespoon olive oil
•1 teaspoon onion salt
•1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
1.First, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
2.And then, stir together the paprika, garlic powder, onion salt, and red pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat the chicken breasts with the seasoning, and set aside.
3.Next, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the corn, grape tomatoes, and green onions until the tomatoes are soft and begin to release their juice, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
4.After that, grill the seasoned chicken on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and shows grill marks, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer the grilled chicken breasts to a platter and allow to stand about 5 minutes.
5.Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
6.Lastly, combine the fettuccine, Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and any juices from the chicken in a large bowl; toss to coat evenly. Slice the chicken diagonally across the grain. Divide the pasta between 4 plates and top each plate with sliced chicken and corn-tomato mixture.
7.Rainforest Chicken and Pasta is ready to serve!
ENJOY!
Thursday, July 22, 2010
CHINESE CHILI CHICKEN RECIPE
chinese chilli chicken
500 -600 gms Boneless Chicken
2 tbsp Soya Sauce
1 Egg
2 tbsp Corn Flour/Corn Starch
5-6 Chopped Green Chilies
2 Green Onion Chopped
1 tsp Garlic Paste
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp White Pepper Powder
1 tsp Sugar
A pinch of ajinomoto
2 cups chicken Broth/ Water
1 tbsp Oil
Oil to fry
Method to make this recipe:
Cut the boneless chicken pieces into1 " cubes.
Take 1tbsp. Soya sauce, 1tbsp. corn flour, salt, egg in a bowl and marinate chicken pieces in the the mixture for about 10-15 minutes.
Heat oil and deep fry the marinated chicken pieces till golden brown.
Now in a separate wok / kadhai heat 1 tbsp. oil and add garlic paste and green chilies and sauté for few seconds.
Add 2 cups of chicken broth or water. Bring to boil and add sugar, pepper powder, salt , ajinomoto and remaining Soya sauce.
Add fried chicken pieces to it and cook for few minutes.
Dissolve the remaining corn flour in 1/2 cup water and add to the curry stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Serve chinese chili chicken hot garnished with chopped green onion tops.
Chinese chili chicken goes well with steamed / boiled rice.
500 -600 gms Boneless Chicken
2 tbsp Soya Sauce
1 Egg
2 tbsp Corn Flour/Corn Starch
5-6 Chopped Green Chilies
2 Green Onion Chopped
1 tsp Garlic Paste
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp White Pepper Powder
1 tsp Sugar
A pinch of ajinomoto
2 cups chicken Broth/ Water
1 tbsp Oil
Oil to fry
Method to make this recipe:
Cut the boneless chicken pieces into1 " cubes.
Take 1tbsp. Soya sauce, 1tbsp. corn flour, salt, egg in a bowl and marinate chicken pieces in the the mixture for about 10-15 minutes.
Heat oil and deep fry the marinated chicken pieces till golden brown.
Now in a separate wok / kadhai heat 1 tbsp. oil and add garlic paste and green chilies and sauté for few seconds.
Add 2 cups of chicken broth or water. Bring to boil and add sugar, pepper powder, salt , ajinomoto and remaining Soya sauce.
Add fried chicken pieces to it and cook for few minutes.
Dissolve the remaining corn flour in 1/2 cup water and add to the curry stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Serve chinese chili chicken hot garnished with chopped green onion tops.
Chinese chili chicken goes well with steamed / boiled rice.
KERALA STYLE CHICKEN ROAST
Chicken-750gms
Lemon juice-2tsp
Turmeric powder-1tsp
Chilly powder-1tsp
Pepper powder-1tsp
Garam masala powder-11/2tsp
Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
Salt
Onion (sliced)-2
Green chilly-2
Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
Tomato-1
Chilly powder-2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Coconut oil-2tbsp
Curry leaves
Coconut oil-1tsp
Mustard seeds
Dry red chilly
Marinate chicken with ingredients 2 for 1-2 hours.
Heat 2tsp coconut oil in a pan and shallow fry chicken pieces for 10-15 minutes.
In the same oil add onions, green chilly and ginger garlic paste.
The onion becomes soft and tomato and curry leaves.
When oil appears, add masalas and mix well.
Add fried chicken pieces and 1 cup water.
Cover and cook in low flame till the chicken is coated well with masala.
Heat 1tsp oil and splutter mustard seeds. Add dry red chilly and curry leaves.Add this seasoning above the roast.
Lemon juice-2tsp
Turmeric powder-1tsp
Chilly powder-1tsp
Pepper powder-1tsp
Garam masala powder-11/2tsp
Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
Salt
Onion (sliced)-2
Green chilly-2
Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
Tomato-1
Chilly powder-2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Coconut oil-2tbsp
Curry leaves
Coconut oil-1tsp
Mustard seeds
Dry red chilly
Marinate chicken with ingredients 2 for 1-2 hours.
Heat 2tsp coconut oil in a pan and shallow fry chicken pieces for 10-15 minutes.
In the same oil add onions, green chilly and ginger garlic paste.
The onion becomes soft and tomato and curry leaves.
When oil appears, add masalas and mix well.
Add fried chicken pieces and 1 cup water.
Cover and cook in low flame till the chicken is coated well with masala.
Heat 1tsp oil and splutter mustard seeds. Add dry red chilly and curry leaves.Add this seasoning above the roast.
BEEF CAPSICUM ROAST
Beef-1/2kg
Onion(sliced)-2
Ginger(chopped)-1 piece
Garlic(chopped)-3tbsp
Green chilly-4
Curry leaves-3 springs
Coconut pieces(thengakothu)-1/2cup
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chilly powder (dry roasted)- 1tsp
Coriander powder (dry roasted)-2tbsp
Salt
Coconut oil-1tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Onion(square pieces)-2
Capsicum-3
Pepperpowder-1tsp
Garam masala-1/2tsp
Pressure cook beef with ingredients 2.
heat coconut oil and splutter mustard seeds.
add onion and capsicum. They become soft add cooked beef,pepper powder and garam masala powder. Cook till the beef is coated well with masala.
Onion(sliced)-2
Ginger(chopped)-1 piece
Garlic(chopped)-3tbsp
Green chilly-4
Curry leaves-3 springs
Coconut pieces(thengakothu)-1/2cup
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chilly powder (dry roasted)- 1tsp
Coriander powder (dry roasted)-2tbsp
Salt
Coconut oil-1tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Onion(square pieces)-2
Capsicum-3
Pepperpowder-1tsp
Garam masala-1/2tsp
Pressure cook beef with ingredients 2.
heat coconut oil and splutter mustard seeds.
add onion and capsicum. They become soft add cooked beef,pepper powder and garam masala powder. Cook till the beef is coated well with masala.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Chicken Thandoori
Chicken Thandoori
Ingredients:
Chicken 1 kg,
Cloves 12,
Onion 1,
Ginger 1 inch-piece,
Yoghurt 3 tb sp,
Vinegar 2 tb sp,
Chilly powder 2 tsp,
Coriander ½ tsp,
Cumin 1 tsp,
Salt [required],
Curry powder 1 tsp,
Lemon 1
Grind onion, garlic, ginger to a paste. Squeeze out its juice and throw residue away. Clean the chicken thoroughly and make three or four shallow cuts on either side. In a large plate beat the yogurt. In to this add the coriander and cumin powder, the onion- garlic, Ginger juice, the vinegar and the juice of the Lemon, with the back of a spoon blend this mixture well to form a smooth, thin paste.
Apply into the chicken, rubbing carefully with a spoon. Allow the chicken to marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator. Skewer the chicken, tie its legs to the skewer and place in oven. Allow it to cook for 20 minutes until it turns golden brown colour. Just before removing it pour one spoon hot fat over the Tandoori chicken. Set it alight and sprinkle with Indian curry powder. Garnish with raw onion rings and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Ingredients:
Chicken 1 kg,
Cloves 12,
Onion 1,
Ginger 1 inch-piece,
Yoghurt 3 tb sp,
Vinegar 2 tb sp,
Chilly powder 2 tsp,
Coriander ½ tsp,
Cumin 1 tsp,
Salt [required],
Curry powder 1 tsp,
Lemon 1
Grind onion, garlic, ginger to a paste. Squeeze out its juice and throw residue away. Clean the chicken thoroughly and make three or four shallow cuts on either side. In a large plate beat the yogurt. In to this add the coriander and cumin powder, the onion- garlic, Ginger juice, the vinegar and the juice of the Lemon, with the back of a spoon blend this mixture well to form a smooth, thin paste.
Apply into the chicken, rubbing carefully with a spoon. Allow the chicken to marinate for 4 hours in the refrigerator. Skewer the chicken, tie its legs to the skewer and place in oven. Allow it to cook for 20 minutes until it turns golden brown colour. Just before removing it pour one spoon hot fat over the Tandoori chicken. Set it alight and sprinkle with Indian curry powder. Garnish with raw onion rings and mint leaves. Serve immediately.
Chilly Chicken
Chilly Chicken
Ingredients-:
chicken boiled and shredded - 500 grams
onion sliced - 2 nos
turmeric powder - a pinch
chilly powder - 1/2 tspn or to taste
coriander powder - a pinch
jeera powder - a pinch
fennel (sauf) powder - 1/4 tspn
garam masala powder - 1/4 tspn
green chillies - chopped as per ur taste
curry leaves - little
coriander leaves chopped a little
salt to taste
oil - 4 tspn
orange food colour - till the dish is orange.
How to make Chilly Chicken-:
Boil and shred chicken, along with little salt, pepper, ginger and garlic paste and whole spices a little keep aside.
The heat oil in a heavy pan, and fry the onions till light brown in colour, then add curry leaves, sprinkle water to avoid burning, then add all the powder masala and fry for few minutes till u get a nice colour, add the shredded chicken, with salt to taste and food colour and coriander leaves, keep stirring . No need to add lots of water but just sprinkle water and cook on a low flame. Remove when its dry.
U can eat this with parathas, or use it as a stuffing which will be featured soon.
Ingredients-:
chicken boiled and shredded - 500 grams
onion sliced - 2 nos
turmeric powder - a pinch
chilly powder - 1/2 tspn or to taste
coriander powder - a pinch
jeera powder - a pinch
fennel (sauf) powder - 1/4 tspn
garam masala powder - 1/4 tspn
green chillies - chopped as per ur taste
curry leaves - little
coriander leaves chopped a little
salt to taste
oil - 4 tspn
orange food colour - till the dish is orange.
How to make Chilly Chicken-:
Boil and shred chicken, along with little salt, pepper, ginger and garlic paste and whole spices a little keep aside.
The heat oil in a heavy pan, and fry the onions till light brown in colour, then add curry leaves, sprinkle water to avoid burning, then add all the powder masala and fry for few minutes till u get a nice colour, add the shredded chicken, with salt to taste and food colour and coriander leaves, keep stirring . No need to add lots of water but just sprinkle water and cook on a low flame. Remove when its dry.
U can eat this with parathas, or use it as a stuffing which will be featured soon.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Bean & Butternut Tacos with Green Salsa
Beans and roasted butternut squash make an outstanding vegetarian taco filling. For the best flavor, use fresh, good-quality chili powder and Mexican oregano. Look for both at Latin markets or in the bulk spice section at well-stocked natural-foods stores.
4 servings, 2 tacos each
Active Time: 1 1/4 hours
Total Time: 1 1/4 hours
Ingredients
Salsa
8 ounces tomatillos
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled
1 jalapeño pepper
1/4 cup sliced white onion
1/2 ripe avocado, diced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Tacos
4 cups diced (1/2-inch) peeled butternut squash
3-4 small dried red chiles
2 cloves garlic, unpeeled, smashed and left whole
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, plus 1/2 teaspoon ground toasted cumin seeds (see Tip), divided
2 cups cooked pinto beans, drained (see Tip)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 6-inch corn tortillas
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup finely shredded and chopped red or green cabbage
8 teaspoons crumbled queso fresco (see Note), or feta cheese
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Preparation
1.To prepare salsa: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse well. Cook the tomatillos in the boiling water until soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2.Toast garlic cloves, jalapeño and onion in a dry medium skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned, fragrant and soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
3.When cool enough to handle, peel the garlic. Remove the jalapeño stem and remove seeds if desired. Combine the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeño, onion and avocado in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Stir in cilantro, salt and pepper. Set aside for topping the tacos.
4.To prepare tacos: Preheat oven to 400°F.
5.Put squash in a medium bowl and, using kitchen shears, finely snip chiles to taste into small pieces (seeds and all) into the bowl. Add garlic, oil, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and whole cumin seeds; toss to coat. Arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake until soft and beginning to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Peel and finely chop the garlic when cool enough to handle; stir into the squash.
6.Meanwhile, combine beans in a small saucepan with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon oregano and 1/4 teaspoon salt, ground cumin, chili powder and pepper. Heat over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
7.Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry large cast-iron (or similar heavy) skillet over medium heat until soft and pliable. Wrap in a clean towel to keep warm as you go. Spoon 1/4 cup of the warm beans into each tortilla; divide the roasted squash evenly among the tacos and top each with cilantro, cabbage, 1/2 cup of the salsa and cheese. (Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup salsa for up to 2 days.)
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: The salsa can be prepared ahead (Step 1-3). Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Tip: Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, 2 to 5 minutes. Let cool. Grind into a powder in a spice mill or blender.
Ingredient Note: Queso fresco, also known as queso blanco, is a soft, slightly salty fresh Mexican cheese. You can find it in Latin markets and many supermarkets.
Tip: How to Cook a Pot of Beans
1. Pick over 1 pound dry beans to remove any pebbles or broken beans and rinse well under cold water. Place in a large bowl, cover with 3 inches of cold water and soak for 4 to 24 hours.
2. When you’re ready to cook the beans, heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 small chopped onion, 2 to 3 chopped garlic cloves and 1 chopped celery stalk (optional). Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain the beans and add to the pan. Add enough cold water to cover the beans by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to a bare simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 20 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the freshness of the beans. If at any time the liquid level drops below the beans, add 1 cup hot water. When the beans are nearly soft, stir in 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. (Do not drain: beans are best stored in their cooking liquid and the liquid can be used in some recipes.)
Makes about 6 cups.
Nutrition
Per serving: 406 calories; 9 g fat (2 g sat, 4 g mono); 3 mg cholesterol; 70 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 13 g protein; 13 g fiber; 517 mg sodium; 1006 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (254% daily value), Vitamin C (60% dv), Folate (49% dv), Potassium (28% dv), Magnesium (25% dv), Iron (20% dv), Calcium (16% dv).
4 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 3 1/2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 1/2 fat
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