Monday, November 21, 2011

Need a recipe for something to go with Naan bread?

No lamb or beef recipes if possible. Chicken and veggie recipes are good.Need a recipe for something to go with Naan bread?
here's a quick butter chicken recipe that i make when i get unexpected guests.





500 grams cubed chicken - i use the breast


2 Tablespoons butter


1 cup heavy cream


1 cup milk


1 onion chopped into cubes


a little red chilli powder


pinch of turmeric.


salt


pinch of white pepper





chopped ginger and garlic


crushed cumin seeds


cilantro / corriander for garnishing





melt the butter, add a pinch of crushed cumin seeds then the onion and let the onion cook until its soft but not coloured.Add a little ginger and garlic according to your tase i use half a teaspoon of each. also add the turmeric and chilli powder, salt and white pepper. add the chicken and let it cook untill all the water from the chicken has burnt out. now sprinkle about a quarter teaspoon of cornflour over the chicken and mix it well. mix together the butter and cream and pour it into the pot with the chicken keeping the heat on high. stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil then turn the heat down, let it simmer for 5 minutes and its done! garnish with some cilantro and if u like some cubes of tomato. Need a recipe for something to go with Naan bread?
2 pounds chicken, cut into pieces


1 teaspoon salt


1 lemon, juiced


1 1/4 cups plain yogurt


1/2 onion, finely chopped


1 clove garlic, minced


1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root


2 teaspoons garam masala


1 teaspoon cayenne pepper


1 teaspoon yellow food coloring


1 teaspoon red food coloring


2 teaspoons finely chopped cilantro


1 lemon, cut into wedges


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DIRECTIONS


Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.


In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).


Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.


Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.

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