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Coq au Vin/Anglo Indian Rooster Curry Coq au vin is a traditional French recipe of chicken/rooster cooked or braised in red wine. The first time I read about this recipe was from Julie Child's cook book. Recently I found this recipe which is an Anglo Indian version of Coq au Vin. I tried this Indian version and instantly fell in love with the recipe.This recipe is adapted from here Ingredients Chicken/rooster- 1 Kg Potatoes- 250 grams ( or you can add carrots) Onion- 3 medium Tomatoes- 3-4 Garlic- 5-6 Ginger paste- 2 tsp bay leaf-2 Chilly powder- 1 tbs Coriander powder- 1 tsp salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves- 2 tbs Clove powder- a pinch Cinnamon- 1/8 tsp Black pepper powder- 1/2 tsp Red wine- 1 1/2 cup Vinegar- 2 tsp Cognac/brandy-2 tbs (optional) Oil salt and sugar Wash and clean chicken and marinate with ginger garlic paste, chilly powder, coriander powder, masala powder, pepper, salt sugar, brandy and vinegar. Set aside for at least two...

Kozhi/Chicken Mulakittathu Kozhi Mulakittathu is a North Kerala dish. It is chicken in a spicy red curry paste. The chilly used here is kashmiri chilly powder which imparts a rich flavor, color and texture to the gravy. This curry can be made easily in a pressure cooker and is best when served with pathiri or ghee rice. Ingredients Chicken- 1 kg Shallots- sliced- 2 cup Onion- 1 large Garlic- 6 -7 pods Ginger- 2 inch thick peice Curry leaves- a few Kashmiri chilly powder- 3 tbs (or according to spice tolerance) Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Fenugreek powder-1/4 tsp Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp Whole spices- Cinnamon - 2 piece, cardamon- 5. cloves-5 star anise- 2, fennel seeds- 1/4 tsp Coconut oil- 1 tsp Heat oil in a pan and add the whole spices and saute till it is golden brown. Add curry leaves, chopped onion,chopped garlic and ginger and saute till it turns golden brown. Add water and make a paste of chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and fenu...

Butter Chicken/Murgh Makhani    Butter chicken /Murgh Makhan i is a lip-smacking, lusciously creamy chicken curry with the flavor of butter. Grilled pieces of chicken are cooked in a buttery gravy with cashew nut paste and cream, which gives the curry sauce its richness and taste. It is an iconic North India delicacy and a treat for all chicken lovers. Murgh makhani with naan/flatbread or basmati rice tastes divine. It is falling in love with food all over again!  Recreating this popular dish at home may sound complicated, but let me assure you, it is quite simple to make at home. You can prepare an incredible dinner with minimal ingredients. As a South Indian, my first introduction to the rich, yet mildly spiced butter chicken was during a visit to Delhi years back. I was instantly in love with it and always wanted to try making it at home. There are a few tips to make the best restaurant-style butter chicken. Always use good quality butter, ghee, and cream. Ma...

Country Captain is an Anglo Indian chicken recipe, an adapted style of korma. It is very popular in club menu in Calcutta. The name is peculiar and may have come as it was a dish prepared for British officers when they were out of the country. It was a native curry adapted to European taste.There are different versions of this recipe in many countries especially in Southern American cuisine. To know more about this recipe check here . Recipe source-Simon Parkes and Udit Sarkhel, The Calcatta Kitchen , Interlink Books,2007. Ingredients Chicken- 1kg turmeric- 1/2 tsp salt as needed onion- 3 medium Broken cashew nuts- 1/2 cup Water- 2 1/2 cup Ginger- 1 inch Garlic- 6 cloves vegetable oil- 2 tsp Cumin seeds- 1/8 tsp Bay leaf-2 Paprika- 3/4 tsp Crisp fried onion- 1 cup Ground coriander- 1 tbs Heavy cream- 1/4 cup Saffron-  a pinch Mint- 2 springs Cilantro- 2 tbs chopped Garam masala- 1 tsp ( cinnamon, cardamon, clove and dried bay leaf) Garnish Ghee- 1 t...

Mughlai Chicken Today's dish is a Classic Indian dish and the tradition can be traced back to the Mughal period.This Chicken cooked in a creamy rich and aromatic sauce with exotic spices and nuts.The recipe is inspired from here .  It dish is time consuming,but really worth the effort. Try this you will love it! Ingredients To Marinate Chicken- 2 lb Ginger garlic paste-  1 1/2 tbs Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp Green chilly paste- 1 tsp Salt For the gravy Onion- 2 medium Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp Green chilly paste- 1 tsp  Chilly powder- 1/3 tsp White pepper powder- 1/3 tsp Coriander powder- 3/4 tsp Nutmeg powder- a pinch Almonds- 1/3 cup Cashew nuts- 8-10 Yogurt- 3/4 cup Heavy cream- 1/3 cup Garam Masala- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder- 1/3 tsp oil For tempering Ghee - 2 tbs Cardamon-2 Black Cardamon- 2 Cinnamon stick-1 inch  peices-2 Aniseed- 2 Cloves- 3 Slivered Almonds- 2 tsp Raisins-  2 tsp Fried Onions and mint to garnish ...