Month: February 2012

Home-made Spicy Shawarma

Home-made Spicy Shawarma

The most favourite street food from the Middle East can now be made at home! Cukzy brings you home-made shawarma recipe. Here is a spicy variation. Enjoy! Marinate: 1 chicken breast piece 1 teaspoon cumin powder 2 teaspoon paprika powder 1 teaspoon black pepper powder […]

Chicken Manchurian

Chicken Manchurian

For chicken manchurian balls: 250gms raw minced boneless chicken ½ cup refined flour 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste ½ cup corn flour 1 tsp soya sauce ½ tsp chili sauce Oil for frying Salt to taste For the gravy: 4 tbsp finely […]

Mutton Biryani – Bombay Biryani

Mutton Biryani – Bombay Biryani

Biryani is the crown of Mughlai cuisine and a love shared by both Indians and Pakistanis. The type of biryani varies from region to region and kitchen to kitchen. I’m sharing my favorite – Bombay Biryani. Biryani requires a lot of effort, several spices, and patience. […]

Pepper Chicken

Pepper Chicken

Pepper chicken is one of my favourites at a South Indian restaurant. The chicken is heavily spiced and the dish is simply addictive. Pepper chicken recipe is one thing worth experimenting in your kitchen! Marinate: 500 grams boneless chicken pieces 1/2 tsp ginger paste 1/2 […]

Traditional Italian Style Pasta

Traditional Italian Style Pasta

Here’s an authentic pasta recipe from our friend – a chef! Cukzy brings you a recipe straight from the kitchen of a professional chef. Enjoy! Ingredients: 5-6 red tomatoes 1 medium sized onion chopped 1-2 Carrots roughly chopped 2 cloves Garlic crushed Basil and celery […]

Puri Bhaaji

Puri Bhaaji

A classic, poori bhaaji is one of India’s favourite snack and breakfast dishes.   Ingredients: For the bhaji: ½ kg potatoes boiled with salt 2 medium sized onions chopped 2 tomatoes 4 – 5 green chilies chopped 6 to 7 garlic cloves chopped 1tbsp crushed […]

Hot and Spicy Chicken Pulao

Hot and Spicy Chicken Pulao

This recipe was created one evening, when I was  in haste and the shortest route to dinner was with the left over rice. I didn’t know it would turn out to be a finger-licking dish. Here is the quickest delicious fix with chicken and rice. […]

Walnut brownie with Chocolate Sauce

Walnut brownie with Chocolate Sauce

A simple classic – brownie with chocolate sauce. Here’s a recipe to churn a perfect walnut brownie with chocolate sauce in your kitchen.  I am sure it would be the ideal romantic treat on your table. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar (grind to fine powder) 1 […]

Pancakes

Pancakes

Pancakes are ideally eaten for breakfast in the western countries, but they can be eaten at any time of the day, with a fruit or syrup. You can also make centre-filled pancakes. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups of all purpose flour 1 ¼ cups of milk […]

Dry-spiced Prawns

Dry-spiced Prawns

Marinate: 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp cumin powder 1 1/2 tsp red chilly powder 2 green chillies, chopped finely 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped finely 1 teaspoon lime juice Salt to taste Ingredients: 1/2 cup oil 4-5 curry leave 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds […]