Grilled Beef Cheeks

A simple and delicious dinner with beef and zucchini strips. First cut the beef into rings about 1 cm thick. Make a powder with pepper, nutmeg, mace, khus khus and cardamom. A paste with green chilly, garlic and ginger. Mix this powders and paste with curd, raw papaya paste, chilly powder, salt and melted butter. Use it toContinue reading “Grilled Beef Cheeks”

Chicken Kebabs

I don’t like to marinate chicken. So this is a recipe that relies on cooking time for softness rather than enzyme action. Simply rub a generous amount or turmeric, red chilly powder, coriander power with yogurt and ginger-garlic paste on pieces of boneless chicken breast. 10 mins later, skewer them with bamboo sticks. Get theContinue reading “Chicken Kebabs”

Fish with a side of mushrooms and spinach

There are two separate parts and they can be cooked at the same time. Part 1: Chop mushrooms, spinach and garlic. Green chilly and red chilies for some heat. Heat butter. Saute garlic and chilies. Add mushrooms and cook till they turn slightly brown. Add some onion powder and mix it well. Add the choppedContinue reading “Fish with a side of mushrooms and spinach”

Mutton Liver Masala

This is a simple dish which you can eat with rice or roti. I however like to eat it like a salad with no accompaniments. Wash the liver till the water you use runs clean. Saute a chopped onion and a green chilly. When they start turning slightly brown add ginger garlic paste and cookContinue reading “Mutton Liver Masala”

Chicken and Amaranth Leaves

You might find the chicken pieces used in this recipe a little surprising. I buy whole chickens from the shop and then cut it myself. This way I don’t have to deal with badly smashed bones and uneven sizes. Each chicken gets divided into three portions. 1. Whole Legs 2. Boneless Breasts. 3. Everything leftContinue reading “Chicken and Amaranth Leaves”

Coconutty Pumpkin, Spring Onions and Cabbage

Its no surprise that I have so many recipes, which feature pumpkins. I love it. Not only does it have an inherent sweetness but when you look at its nutrition chart, you can’t help but add it in your regular diet. Just 26 calories and 7 grams of Carbs in 100 gms. Loaded with VitaminContinue reading “Coconutty Pumpkin, Spring Onions and Cabbage”

Steamed Fenugreek and Minced Meat

This is a very simple and extremely low-carb dish. Steam the fenugreek leaves for about 5-6 mins. If you don’t like these replace with any other leafy vegetable. Melt butter in some oil. Add minced meat. The meat will start leaving a lot of water. Make a dam with the meat and let the waterContinue reading “Steamed Fenugreek and Minced Meat”

Girdled Okra with Baked Chicken

To prepare the chicken, generously rub minced garlic, chilly flakes, any dried herbs and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Some cheese topping. Cover the baking dish with foil.180 degrees for 40 mins. Uncover and only top heat at 200 for 10-12 mins. There will be oil collected at the base of the dish.Continue reading “Girdled Okra with Baked Chicken”