MULTI GRAIN METHI CHAPATHI

METHI CHAPATHI

Ingredients:
Multi grain atta-2 cups
Methi leaves-1 cup
Chilli powder-1/2 tsp.
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
Cumin powder-1/2 tsp.
Garam masala powder-1/4 tsp.
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
Ajwain seeds-1 tsp.
Curd-1 tbsp.
Salt-to taste
Oil-1 tbsp.
Water- to make the dough

Method:
1.Add the flour in a bowl and add all the items listed except water.
2.Crumble the mixture nicely.

          

                         

2.Sprinkle water little by little and make a dough.
3.Let it rest for 15-20mins.

           

4.Start kneading for 5 mins. to make a soft dough.
5.Make small balls from the dough.

           

6.Start rolling a ball with dry flour dusting.
7.Make a thin chapathi.

           

8.Transfer it to a hot tawa and cook on both sides.
9.Sprinkle oil on both sides while cooking.



10.Hot methi chapathi is ready to serve.

FISH CHUKKA

FISH CHUKKA

Ingredients:

Boneless fish cubes-250 gms.

Onion-1 thinly sliced 

Tomato-1/2 cut into cubes

Cumin seeds-1 tsp.

Ginger garlic paste-2 tsp.

Salt-to taste

Lemon juice-1 tsp.

Masala powders:

Chilli powder-2tsp.

Turmeric powder-1 tsp.

Coriander powder-1tsp.

Cumin powder-1 tsp.

Fennel powder-1 tsp.

Pepper powder-1 tsp.

Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.

Method:

1.In a wide pan,add oil and add cumin seeds and let it splutter.

2.Add thinly sliced onion and saute till golden brown. 

3.Add cut tomatoes to it and saute till it is dry.

4.Add all the masala powders listed along with ginger garlic paste and salt.

5.Saute till it is well cooked and dry.

6.Add a cup of water and let it boil.

7.Add the fish cubes and let it cook well.

8.Cook till the water is completely absorbed and dry.

9.Add coriander leaves and lemon juice and stir.

 10.Serve hot with sambar rice,rasam rice etc.

 

11.Spicy fish chukka is ready.

CHICKEN THAALI SALNA/CHICKEN KULAMBU

                          THAALI SALNA

Ingredients:
Chicken-500 gms.
Shallots/Small onion-10-15nos.(roughly chopped)
Garlic-6-7 pods
Cumin seeds-2 tsp.
Fenugreek seeds-1 tsp.
Cinnamon stick-1
Cloves-4-5
Chilli powder-2tsp.or to taste
Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
Salt -to taste
Sesame oil-2 tbsp.
Ghee-1 tbsp.
Coriander powder-2tbsp.

Roasted Rice pepper powder-3 tbsp.
(Rice-3tbsp
Black Pepper-1-2 tsp to your taste.)

Method:
Basic preparations:
1.In a pan,dry roast fenugreek seeds and keep it aside.

             

2.Dry roast rice and pepper together till golden brown.Let it come to room temperature. Grind it into a very fine powder.
       

          

3.Dry roast the coriander powder for 2-3 mins. until you get a nice aroma.Keep it aside.
           


Making the Salna/Kulambu:
4.In a pressure cooker, add sesame oil and ghee.
5.Add the cumin seeds,roasted fenugreek seeds, cinnamon and cloves.
6.Add the shallots and garlic and saute till golden brown.


7.Add the chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt and saute.
8.Add the chicken pieces and cook till the oil seperates from it.
9.Add 3-4 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles.


 

10.Mix the roasted rice pepper powder in a cup of water and pour into the chicken mixture.
11.Let it boil nicely for 10 minutes.   


       
12.Add the roasted coriander powder and boil for 2-3 mins.



13.Tasty chicken thaali Salna is now ready.
14.Serve hot with rice and papad.