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Saturday 31 December 2011

How To Make Cranberry Christmas Punch


CRANBERRY CHRISTMAS PUNCH

INSTRUCTIONS
Things you will need:
  • 1 - 3 oz. package of cherry flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup of boiling water
  • 1 - 6 oz. can of frozen lemonade or pineapple-orange juice concentrate
  • 3  cups of cold water
  • 1 - 1 quart bottle of cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
  • 1 - 1 pint of ginger ale, chillde

Step 1
Dissolve cherry flavored gelatin in boiling water.

Step 2
Stir in lemonade or pineapple orange juice concentrate.

Step 3
 Add the cold water and the cranberry juice cocktail. Place in a large
punch bowl two trays of ice cubes or a molded ice ring. Pour punch over ice.

Step 4
 Slowly pour in chilled ginger ale. Fruit flavored sherbet may be added if desired. Makes about 25 servings

How To Make Pepper Chicken


Pepper chicken

INSTRUCTIONS
Things You Will Need:
  • Boneless Chicken -250 gms (medium pieces)
  • Onion - 2 nos.
  • Tomatoes - 2 nos.
  • Green chilli - 3-4 nos.
  • Coriander - medium bunch
  • Coconut - 3 pieces.
  • Oil - 150 gms.
  • Salt to taste
Step 1
Make gravy of onion, tomatoes, green chilli, coriander and coconut.
Step 2
Use a medium size pressure cooker and heat it.
Step 3
Pour oil. Wait for 2 minutes
Step 4
Add chicken pieces.
Step 5
Allow the chicken pieces to shrink in size slightly.
Step 6
Add gravy, if required add ½ glass of water.
Step 7
Wait for 3 whistles.
Step 8
Open to check if water is well absorbed.
Step 9
If required, transfer to a kadai and cook in low flame till dry.

Wednesday 21 December 2011

How To Make Chicken Biryani


CHICKEN BIRYANI

INSTRUCTIONS

Things You Will Need:


  • Chicken ( One& half kgs)
  • Basmati Rice ( One and half kgs)
  • Oil ( 600 gms)
  • Ginger Garlic Paste ( 300 gms)
  • Chilli Powder ( 50 gms)
  • Green Chillies ( 15 pieces (medium sized))
  • Tomato (500 gms (Ripe Nattu Thakkali))
  • Mint ( 1 small bunch)
  • Coriander ( 2 small bunches)
  • Cloves ( 8 pieces)
  • Cinnamon ( 1 medium sized stick)
  • Cardamon ( 5 pieces)
  • Onion ( 250 gms)
  • Lemon ( 2 nos.)
  • Curd ( 1 ltr)
  • Salt


Preparation

  •   Conion lengthwise. Divide into halves.
  •   Cut tomato into 4 pieces.
  •   Extract lemon juice and keep aside.
  •   Strip pudina leaves. Wash, cut and keep aside.
  •   Strip coriander leaves. Wash, cut and keep aside. Optional to include tender       coriander stems.
  •    Wash chicken, drain water completely and keep aside.

Step1
 Place the bigger vessel on the stove. Allow the bottom of the vessel to be heated
well.
Step 2
Add oil. Put cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamon pieces. Wait for few seconds
and as it splits add half the quantity of onions. Add full quantity of ginger, garlic
paste.
Step 3
Simmer and allow the onions, ginger and garlic paste to cook. This should take
less than 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add chicken. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of salt and mix well. Add the remaining
onions pieces.
Step 5
Close the vessel with an aluminum lid. Continue to cook in low flame. Using a
ladle, stir the contents of the vessel. Allow it to cook for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the lid. Add chili powder, green chilies, tomatoes, coriander, pudina,
lemon juice and curd.
Step 7
Stir well, close the lid and allow the contents to cook well. Continue to cook on
low flame.
Step 8
Occasionally stir the contents slowly. After about 20 minutes you may notice the
oil separate.
Step 9
Wash the basmati rice and let it remain soaked in water for not more than 10
minutes.
Step 10
At this juncture place the other vessel on the stove. Add water, 4 times the quantity
of rice.
Step 11
Allow the water to boil, add salt to taste. Remember you have added salt for the
chicken gravy.
Step 12
As the water starts to boil, transfer soaked rice. Close with a perfect lid. Cook on
low flame.
Step 13
When the rice is half cooked, without delaying quickly drain out water. Do not
throw the drained water.
Step 14
Immediately, transfer half cooked rice (sprinkle kesar powder over rice if required)
to the chicken gravy. Slowly mix the contents. Ensure rice doesn’t get
smashed.
Step 15
Put a dosa tava on the stove and place the vessel. Take a neat newspaper and
place it on top of the vessel and then keep the lid. On top of the lid, place the
drained water. The vessel is now airtight.
Step 16
Simmer for about 5 – 10 minutes. Wait for few minutes and open lid. The aroma
of biryani would confirm that the cooking is completed.
Step 17
Serve hot with onion raitha or brinjal tamarind gravy.

How To Make Christmas Punch


CHRISTMAS PUNCH

INSTRUCTIONS

Things you will need:
  • 2 cups of boiling water
  • 3/4 cup of sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • 1 - 46 oz. can of pineapple juice, chilled
  • 1 - 32 oz. bottle of cranberry juice, chilled
  • 1 - 28 oz. bottle of ginger ale, chilled
Step 1
Combine water, sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and stir until sugar dissolves and chill.

Step 2
Combine sugar, syrup, fruit juices and ginger ale. Serve over ice.
Yield 3 3/4 quarts.

How To Make Christmas Crab Dip


CHRISTMAS CRAB DIP

INSTRUCTIONS

Things you will need:
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz.) of cream cheese
  • 1 jar Kraft Sharp Old English cheese spread
  • 1 tablespoon of half & half
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped chives Dash Worcestershire sauce Garlic salt, to taste
  • 12 oz. of crab (fresh, frozen or canned)
Step 1
Mix the first six ingredients in the top of a double boiler or chafing dish over a medium heat.

Step 2
When the ingredients have melted and mixed well add the crab, reduce the heat to
just warm.

Step 3
Serve with crackers. Great for a party!