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Keema Matar

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  Rich, aromatic and utterly satisfying keema matar! INGREDIENTS: Keema [goat mince]- 500gms Fresh/frozen peas- 100gms Green cardamom- 4 Cinnamon- 3 Cloves- 5 Dries Red chili- 4 Black pepper- 10 Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Red chili powder- 2 tsp Coriander powder- 2tsp Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder- 1.5 tsp Garam masala powder- 1 tsp Green cardamom powder- 1/2 tsp Onion 200gms [chopped] Ginger garlic paste- 2tsp Curd- 3 tbsp Tomato- 3 Oil- 4-5 tbsp Coriander leaves [chopped] Salt- 1 tsp PROCESS: Heat oil in a kadai and add whole spices. Once it splutters add the chopped onions and fry on medium heat for around 10 mins till light brown in colour. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry on low heat for 2 mins till raw smell is gone. Add keema, turmeric, red chili, coriander, cumin powder and salt. Mix on high heat for 3 mins and then on medium heat for 7 mins till the keema is browned and oil is separate. Now add kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, tomato and mix Add whisked ...

Gulgule

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  Sweet and crispy, deep fried balls. A delightful. INGREDIENTS: Sugar/Jaggery- 1/2 cup Water- 1 cup Wheat flour- 1.1/2 cup Fennel- 1/2 tsp [crushed] Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp Baking soda- 1/4 tsp Oil [for frying] PROCESS: In a large bowl take sugar and water. Whisk and dissolve the sugar. Now add wheat flour, fennel, cardamom powder and baking soda. Mix well. make sure no lumps are formed. Beat for 2-3 minutes or until get a smooth batter. Leave for 30 mins or more. After 30 minutes beat the batter again for a minute. Scoop a tbsp of this batter and put into hot oil. Stir occasionally and fry on medium flame until the gulgule become golden brown. Drain off the extra oil and enjoy gulgule hot or store in container and have 2-3 days. Recipe by -  Suchi Srivastava Instagram - suchisrivastava26 Facebook -  Suchi Srivastava  

Chicken Kali Mirch

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Love this chicken in rich, white gravy that's creamy, peppery and sooo comforting. INGREDIENTS: Chicken- 500gm (cut into pieces) Onions- 3 [medium sized, roughly chopped] Green cardamoms- 2-3 Black cardamom- 1 Cloves- 4-5 Black peppercorns- 10 Bay leaf- 1 Ginger garlic paste- 1tbsp Green Chili paste- 1tbsp Yogurt- 1cup [whisked] Cashew nut paste- 2tbsp Ghee- 2tbsp Vegetable oil- 1tbsp Black pepper powder- 1tsp Kasuri Methi- 1tsp Fresh Cream- 2tbsp Salt [to taste] Coriander Leaves [for garnish] Lemon juice- 1tbsp Garam masala- 1tsp PROCESS: Place onions in a pot of boiling water. Add to it green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves and peppercorns. Boil until onions becomes translucent and soft. Remove the spices and drain the onion. Once it is cool, grind into fine paste. In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper powder, garam masala, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste and green chili paste. Add chicken pieces to it and coat thoroughly. Let it sit for 20 minutes. In a large pan, heat the ghee an...