Creating a blog was out of the question for a long time for me, as measuring everything in the kitchen was like biting into an eggshell. I enjoy cooking and don’t want to waste even a slightest bit of enjoyment in that small world of mine. But little did I know that everything will change, when my husband came home with the Oscar nominated film ‘Julie and Julia’( a real life story) where Julie Powell (part played by Amy Adams) challenged herself to make all the 524 recipes from Julia Child's cook book ‘Mastering the Art of French Cooking’ and blogging all her experiences (The Julie/Julia Project). It was an inspiring movie. A few days later when we were discussing this casually with a friend of ours over tea…everything changed dramatically…..” How about you making at least half of it in one year? Not French but your own. 262 recipes that will inspire others and present it as a blog?” For a minute my mind traveled faster than light… With an experience as a helper in my mother in laws kitchen for 6 years followed by a three year everyday struggle to satisfy the palate of my foodie husband, if I cannot do it then why should I cook? But on the other side with an experience in English literature extending no more than expanding outline stories in English grammar class when I was 18 and two small kids that come in handy at times, will a commitment for the next one year work? Anyway my ‘cook's ego’ didn’t allow me to say no...

So my friends …here I am opening my recipe book, trying to perfect and present 262 recipes in the coming 365 days….A Challenge that will of course tastes good. Come.. Have a walk with me along my journey.. Cheering and inspiring….Forgiving and tolerating…Testing and tasting….for ‘A Tasty Challenge’

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Monday, May 17, 2010

Chicken Fry

Recipe No: 6

This is a modified version of the chicken fry recipe that was given to me by my co sister. It’s always a winner at ours. Thanks to my sister for this easy wonderful recipe.
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Ingredients                                                           Serves 6
  • Chicken………………………………..1 Kg (Remove the skin, cut and washed)
To marinate the chicken
  • Curd………………………………….1/2 cup
  • Ginger garlic paste………………2 Tablespoons
  • Red Chilly powder………………1½Tablespoons
  • Coriander powder……………….1½ Table spoons
  • Turmeric powder………………..1’2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper powder…………..1/2 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala powder……….3/4 Tablespoon
  • Lime Juice…………………………2 Tablespoons
  • Salt…………………………………….As per taste
To Saute
  • Coconut oil…………………….……………….4 Tablespoons
  • Red Onion cut into long thin slices…4 cups
  • Tomato washed and sliced...………….1 big
  • Curry leaves…………………………………….2-3 sprigs

Method of preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients mentioned in the marinade section and keep aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Add half a cup of water and cook. Put it on a high flame and once it is boiled, lower the heat to medium and cook till all the water is evaporated.
  3. While the chicken is cooking saute the onions and 2 sprigs of curry leaves with oil on a wide shallow nonstick pan till it starts to brown.
  4. Add the tomato and cook for a minute.
  5. Add the cooked chicken and on medium heat fry everything for 20 to 25 minutes stirring occasionally taking care not to break the chicken pieces.
  6. When it is done tear some curry leaves on top and serve hot.
Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and serve it to your family with love….

4 comments:

Unknown said...

delicious

Unknown said...

Loveeed u'r chicken fry...I made it today and it was so delicious.

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Unknown said...

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