April 12, 2011

Masala Pollo

Looking to cook some delicious masala chicken!


Start with  some chicken tenders, thaw them out, then marinate in a masala mix for maybe 15-30mins. For the masala just we use the ones in store, just add yogurt and some garlic and ginger paste.



Cook in a pan, cover it for quicker cooking and to keep it tender.



Keep an eye and flip the pieces. When ready enjoy with some roti!

April 3, 2011

Salsa - pico de gallo

The fresh salsa - pico de gallo starts with some finely chopped onions (cebollas) and tomatoes (jitomates).


Add some finely chopped chili, cilantro, salt (sal) and lemon (limon)....





Then load onto a tortilla chip!



March 31, 2011

Aloo Mutter

That is potatoes (aloo) and peas (mutter) as a dish that is without gravy. Start with steamed potatoes in the microwave for 10mins.




Heat some olive oil (or another type you prefer) and put some cumin seeds in the oil. Once roasted, throw in the potatoes and add the spices - salt, haldi, chilli and some garam masala.



Steam some frozen peas in the microwave for 2mins and add them to the mix!


Ready with the some aloo+mutter!


March 26, 2011

Roti

A puffed roti or chapati is essential for a Indian meal.

Put it on a pan...



Flip it and watch it puff!

March 22, 2011

Spices

Some very essential ingredients! In this picture jira (cumin seeds), haldi (tumeric) powder and mirchi (chilli) powder. These plus salt and garam masala - a mix of spices are the basics!