Chicken Tikka Masala (Delhi style)

When it comes to Chicken tikka,nothing can beat the flavours of Delhi and Punjab!!
We get all sorts of food in this part of the world(UAE) due to the diversified population here,but still even today after living here for 12 years when I think of the variety and flavours of the food we get back in India and specially in Delhi(India) it is all non comparable...and the love for my place and its food was the reason of the birth of this recipe....and got all stars by the guests I had made it for when they said it tastes as juicy,flavourful and rightly spiced as you would get it in Delhi..!!Mission accomplished!!
Now coming to the recipe!!
 INGRDIENTS:

1 full chicken (cut in12 pieces)
3 tbsp Ginger/garlic paste
2 lemon
4 tbsp chaat masala
4 tbsp kashmiri chili pwdr
3 tbsp garam masala pwdr
4 tbsp mustard oil
300 gms hung curd
1 tbsp turmeric pwdr
3 tbsp coarsely ground coriander seeds
2 tbsp coriander pwdr
1 tsp ground pepper
3 tbsp cumin pwdr(roasted)
2 tbsp paprika pwdr

METHOD:
Take nicely washed chicken pieces and make deep cuts on each piece,then apply half the g/g paste to it and lemon juice and salt and keep for 15 mins..now put the pieces in a large mixing bowl and add all the other ingredients togther in another bowl and make a marinade...
Mix all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl and marinate for 1-2 hours..covered with cling film.
Preheat oven to 240 degrees(remember we have to get the heat similar to a traditionnal tandoor so it has to be heated to the max) now place the chicken pieces on to a large baking tray and let it cook on each side for atleast ten minutes(it will leave water but no worries as the curd and chicken leaves water on cooking,it will eventually dry up) after its is cooked on both sides apply little butter on each side and let it cook for 2 mins more bith sides...
Now the chicken is cooked but we want to gv it a charred look and flavour...so put it on to the open flame for few seconds and char it at places quickly not overburning it(it you have a fire torch you can use that too) once the chicken is charred at places...serve it with sprinkled Chaat masala and onion rings and fresh lemon...serve hot!!

Indian Dinner hosted at my place..!!

 

 

Cooking is my passion and I not only enjoy trying new recipes but also I love to host lavish dinner parties and my reward I get when My food is praised by all...Started with taking baby steps towards cooking for few..and now by God's grace can cook alone for 50 and more...single handed..!!And yes I am proud of it...!!I believe If you want blessings of someone ,the best way is to feed them with love and passion..and God will keep you happy and content in return!!

 

 

Meatzza..!!

My recipe here...this is close to my heart for few reasons...
1.This recipe got me the entry to the culinary contest in UAE which eventually I won and people got to know about me.
2.I got applauded for it as it was innovative...and I can say I have its copyright...
So want to start sharing with this one...

INGREDIENTS:
500 gms chicken mince(i made with chicken can be made with mutton or soya mince also)
3 tbsp bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp parmesan cheese
2 tbsp parsely chopped
1tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp oregano
Salt to taste
1tsp pepper
3 tbsp crushed tomato
3 tbsp tomato puree
4 garlic cloves
1 tbsp olive oil
Mozrella cheese to ur liking
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 200°c
In a mixing bowl put mince,parmesan,parsely,egg,bread crumbs,salt and pepper to taste, 1/2tsp oregano,1/2 tsp chilli flakes,2 garlic cloves minced,mix all with light hands well keep aside.
Now take another bowl add crushed and pureed tomatoes with olive oil and minced 2 garlic cloves,salt and pepper to taste,and rest of oregano and chilli flakes mix well and keep aside also....
Now take a pie tin preferably not loose bottom or any round baking tray with short edges...put the chick mixture in it and press and spread evenly to a thin disc all over the tray to look like a pizza base(this works as ur base actually)now spread the tomato mixture over it evenly also...now on this shred mozzarella cheese as the top most layer...u can add vegies of ur choice also if u want like capsicum,mushrooms,cherry tomato,olives etc...now place the chikizza in the preheated oven and bake for 12 min and then grill for 2 min to gratinate the cheese....ur steaming hot pizza without a pizza base(guilt free no bread pizza:p)is ready to serve(note once cooked the pizza slides out of the baking tin to a plate very easily)...also u can easily cut it like a pizza and enjoy individual slices....enjoy!!

 

Meghna,that's me a passionate cook!!

Being a Homecook never realized that my recipes would be liked so much by all..so with encouragement of my friends and family have decided to start sharing....

Because I believe that when u share,you not only are helping others but also helping your own self too...as we also learn in return from others experiences...!!