Friday, July 18, 2008

Hyderabadi Egg Biryani

Boil Rice with whole spices (cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, whole pepper, cardamom) add 2 tbsp lime juice. Drain and keep aside.

Marinate sliced boiled egg in yogurt with chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, garam masala.

Slice onions, green chillies. Fry in oil/ghee till golden brown add mint leaves or paste (I used mint paste)and coriander leaves.

Pre heat oven at 350 F Grease a tray layer the eggs then the onions and rice. bake for 15-20 min or till done. Serve with raita !!

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Veg Curry

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Sabudana Vada

Panner Kadhi

ButterNut Squash Curry

You Will Need:
Butternut Squash - 1/2 cut into 1" pieces

Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

Corn Flour - 2 tsp

Sugar - 1 tsp

Chilli Flakes - 2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Kasoori Methi - 2 tbsp

White Sesame Seeds - 1 tbsp

Ginger-Garlic Paste - 2 tsp

Coriander Leaves - to garnish

Water - propotionate to make a gravy

Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds. when it splutters add the ginger garlic paste and chilli flakes.

Mix well and add the cornflour. Stir well.

Add the squash and some water for the vegetable to cook and some more to make a medium consistency gravy.

Once the vegetable is cooked add some kasoori methi, salt and sugar.

Garnish with coriander leaves and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or chapathis.