Anshu's Food Odyssey

Chicken Yakhni or Murgh Yakhni is a flavorful chicken dish from the state of Jammu & Kashmir in India. The recipe is quite simple and calls for chicken pieces to be cooked in a yogurt sauce spiced with just a handful of Kashmiri aromatic spices like fennel and dried ginger. An easy peasy dish that requires just a few basic pantry ingredients, it can be enjoyed with a bowl of steamed rice or any bread of your choice. I served it with my Homemade Restaurant Style Butter Garlic Naan along with some salad on the side. Kashmiri Style Chicken Yakhni | Yakhni Chicken Recipe INGREDIENTS Chicken with bone (curry cut pieces) - 750 grams Curd (at room temperature) - 200 to 250 grams Birista (golden fried onions) - 1/2 cup Mustard oil - 1/2 cup Garlic paste - 2 tsp Ghee - 2 tbsp Black cardamom - 2 Green cardamom - 3 Black pepper corns - 4 to 5 Cloves - 4 to 5 Dried ginger powder - 1 tbsp Fennel powder - 1 tbsp Garam masala powder - 1 tsp Dried mint powder - 1 tbsp Kashmir

Organizing a get-together the coming weekend and looking out for a simple yet exotic chicken recipe that can just make your friends go gaga over the dining table? Well! you are on the right page as today I bring for you a special chicken kabab recipe which is loaded with some amazing and fresh flavors, simply enough to tickle the taste buds of your each and every guest. The best part is, you can bake it in the oven or grill on a stove top grill pan, whichever way suits your convenience...and if you want to make things even more interesting and exciting, simply organize a bar-be-que in the open; I bet, it would just take your party to another level altogether. So, ready for the recipe? Let's get started with the ingredient list. Hariyali Chicken Tangdi Kabab Ingredients Whole chicken legs - 4 Hung curd - 2 to 3 tbsp Coriander & Mint paste - 3 to 4 tbsp Green chili paste - 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Roasted gram flour - 1 tbsp Salt

"Dahi ka Murgh" is one of the most simplest and easiest chicken recipes, loaded with luscious creaminess of the yogurt and a perfect balance of flavors that are sure to tickle your taste buds. In case you have some guests coming up at a short notice, this makes for a perfect dish to put in place just in a whiff of time. And the best part is, it does not even require any fancy ingredients, tasting simply awesome with some rice, plain chapati or naan. Dahi ka Murgh Ingredients Chicken (on bone) - 500 grams Whisked yogurt (preferably Greek yogurt) - 2 cups Slit green chilies - 2 to 3 Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Minced garlic - 2 tsp Minced ginger - 1 tsp Bay leaf - 1 Black cardamom - 2 Cloves - 4 to 5 Black pepper corns - 5 to 6 Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Cinnamon stick - 1 inch Dried whole red chili - 1 to 2 Salt - as per taste Red chili powder - 2 tsp Roasted cumin powder - 2 tsp Garam masala powder - 1 tsp Kasoori methi powder - 2 tsp Vegetable oil - 1/2 tbsp

Though chicken is something which is cooked quite often in my home, still I never had an opportunity to prepare this specific peppery delicacy; pending on my to-do list for quite a while, it was now high time to actually give it a try.... and last Saturday (when I also had few guests over my place for dinner) got to be the D-Day for this Murgh Kali Mirch to grace my dining table. Served with homemade tandoori tawa naan on the side, it tasted just awesome and I must tell you that there was no guest who left our home without noting down the recipe. If you too are curious to know how I made it, simply scroll below. Murgh Kali Mirch Ingredients Chicken (on bone) - 1 kg Medium sized onion (finely chopped) - 2 Whisked curd (at room temperature) - 2 cups Whisked curd (for marination) - 1/2 cup Crushed black pepper - 4 to 5 tsp Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Bay leaf - 1 Black pepper corns - 6 to 7 Black cardamom - 1 Ginger-garlic paste - 3 tsp Green

This rustic, spicy and soulful chicken delicacy is, I guess, an all time favorite and one of the most comforting foods of every non-vegetarian Punjabi. A super divine taste, faster cooking time and no requirements for any fancy ingredients, simply makes it a preferred meal choice, especially for those lazy afternoons and evenings when one doesn't want to spend hours in the kitchen working on an elaborate menu; just prepare this luscious curry, serve with a bowlful of aromatic rice, a plate of fresh green salad and some raita on the side..... and guess what? you are all set to relish a delectable meal! Doesn't it all sound damn easy? If yes, do give this recipe a try and I promise, you will surely be left asking for more. Chicken Curry Ingredients (serves 2) Chicken with bone - 500 gms Onions (pureed) - 1/2 cup Tomato puree  - 1 cup Whisked Curd - 1/4 cup Green chili (slit) - 2 Ginger/Garlic paste - 2 tsp Cumin seeds - 2 tsp Black pepper cor

Peri-Peri Chicken finds its origin in South Africa and was introduced by Portuguese who were taken by the flavors of the Bird's Eye Chili Peppers which used to cultivated in the African soil in abundance. A dash of oil and lots of garlic to the chilies gave birth to what we now know as the Peri Peri Chicken. The recipe was further made popular by the renowned restaurant chain, "The Nando's" whose first restaurant opened in Johannesburg in the year 1987. Since then, they have come a long way and now their packaged chili sauces including the signature peri-peri sauce is as famous as their chicken. While the original recipe of this classic bar-be-cued chicken calls for the piri-piri peppers or the African Bird's Eye Chilis, since I could not get the same, I used the normal chili peppers which we get in farmer's market and topped up the flavors by using extra dash of chili flakes, red chili sauce and Tabasco sauce. Also, I have used a little of juicy plums to

Bursting with zingy and tangy flavors of ginger and orange, this delicious chicken recipe has its roots in the Chinese cuisine and makes for a delectable delight whether served with plain boiled rice or as a sole appetizer. Those interested in giving a try to this mouth-watering dishin their own home kitchens, are welcome to follow the recipe below. Ingredients 500 gms boneless chicken (cut into bite-size cubes) Juice of 1 fresh orange 2 inch grated ginger 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) 2 tsp soya sauce 2 tsp vinegar 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp all purpose flour 2 tsp cornflour Salt to taste 2 tsp crushed black pepper Oil for frying Method 1. Marinate the chicken with 1/2 cup orange juice, half of the grated ginger & garlic, 1 tsp soya sauce, all purpose flour,1 tsp cornflour, salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Let it rest for 1 hour. 2. Now fry these chicken pieces in medium hot oil until they turn crisp; take them out in a bowl. 3. Prepare the sauce to coat th

The succulent, juicy and creamy " Chicken Malai Tikka" is one Indian appetizer which brings a big smile on the face of every passionate foodie. The gastronomic favorite is a perfect blend of mild spices and silky texture with deliciousness of cream and cheese oozing out of its every bite. For those who are die hard fans of this royal delicacy and specially go out to restaurants to savour its exotic flavours, here I bring for them an easy recipe to prepare and enjoy this creamy tikka in the comfort of their own homes.  Ingredients 500 gms boneless chicken breast cut into bite size cubes 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp ginger/garlic/green chilli/coriander paste Salt to taste 1 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 2 tsp oil 1/2 cup fresh cream 1/2 cup hung curd 2 tsp corn flour 1/4 cup grated processed cheese Method 1. Marinate chicken with lemon juice, salt, black pepper powder, cardamom powder and green chilli paste. Keep it in the refrigera