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diff --git a/src/butter-chicken-masala.md b/src/butter-chicken-masala.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..5777a51d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/butter-chicken-masala.md @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +# Butter Chicken Masala Curry + +Butter chicken Masala is one of India's most popular chicken recipes, a mild curry with a tomato-onion-cream base and boneless chicken pieces cooked in it to perfection. + +- Prep time: 30 min +- Cook time: 30 min +- Servings: 2 + +## Ingredients + +- Boneless Chicken 1/2lb, cubed +- Butter Melted 2 tbsp +- Onions 2 medium-sized, minced +- Tomato 2 medium-sized, pureed +- Oil 2 tbsp +- Lemon juice 1 tbsp +- Garlic cloves 3, minced/crushed +- Ginger 1tbsp, minced/paste +- Garam Masala/Chicken Masala 1 tbsp +- Cream 4tbsp (or cashew paste) +- Chilli Powder 1 tbsp +- Turmeric powder 1/4 tbsp +- Crushed fenugreek leaves 1/4 tbsp +- 1 small bunch of coriander leaves / cilantro, for ganish + +## Directions + +1. In a bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tbsp chili powder, turmeric powder, and lemon juice for the chicken marinade; let marinate for an hour. +2. Roast the marinated chicken in an oven at medium temperature for 5 to 10 minutes. The chicken should be three-fourths done. +3. Heat butter in a pan. Fry the onions until it turns translucent. +4. Add garlic-ginger and sauté for a minute, then add garam masala. Cook for a few seconds making sure not to burn the paste. +5. Add tomato puree, salt, and chili powder. Let simmer for about 5 minutes, occasionally stirring until sauce thickens and becomes a deep brown-red color. +6. Add the marinated chicken, butter, fresh cream, the crushed fenugreek leaves, and sliced green chilies. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 min until the chicken is cooked. +7. Adjust salt, garnish with the coriander leaves. Serve over rice or naan. + +## Contribution + +- Nihar Samantaray - [website](https://nihars.com), [contact](mailto:i@nihars.com) + +;tags: indian curry chicken diff --git a/src/naan-bread.md b/src/naan-bread.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8f72c8b87 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/naan-bread.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ +# Naan Bread + +A curry serves best with naan that is unleavened bread. Traditionally made in ‘Tandoor or clay oven' but at home, we will be making it in the oven and/or on the stovetop. Naan is not eaten solely but acts as assortments with meat, veggies, or egg items. + +- Prep time: 90 min +- Cook time: 30 min +- Servings: 4 + +## Ingredients + +- All-purpose flour 3 cups +- Active dry yeast 1 tbsp +- Sugar 2 tbsp +- Warm Milk 1 cup +- Butter melted 2 tbsp +- Oil - little to grease + +## Directions + +1. Put the yeast and sugar to warm milk in a large mixing bowl and stir well. Leave it for 3-5 minutes. +2. Put the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Sprinkle additional flour as needed to keep the dough from sticking to the sides. +3. Once the dough is soft and ready, apply oil on it and cover it with a soft cloth. Rest it for 2–3 hours. +4. Knead the dough again, sprinkle all-purpose flour, and knead until smooth. +5. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Form pieces into balls. Roll out dough balls to desired thickness (about the size of a small tortilla). +6. Now transfer the naan to the foiled baking tray and bake in preheated at 180 C for 30-35 minutes. +7. After baking, brush the top with butter and cut it into four pieces and serve. Enjoy! + +## Contribution + +- Nihar Samantaray - [website](https://nihars.com), [contact](mailto:i@nihars.com) + +;tags: indian bread |