This is a simple Shrimp Pulao that Mummy makes on special occassions, I have seen many complicated shrimp pulaos but personally I like this the best. It is easy and is a great way to please family!IngredientsMarinade1 cup shrimp, peeled, deveined (16 - 20 count)6 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 large egg, beaten1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed 3 times in cold running water, drained1 cup red onions, thinly sliced3 tablespoons ghee / unsalted butter6 cloves1 tablespoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder2 bay leaves, dried1 large potato, cut in wedgesSalt to tasteInstructionsIn a mixing bowl, mix in the marinade ingredients and set aside.Heat ghee over medium heat in a wide bottom pot, preferably 4 - 5 qt pot....
Ingredients8-10 baby corn, each cut into two pieces3 cups tomatoes, finely chopped1 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated7-8 curry leaves, each torn into two pieces1 tablespoon curry powder2 tablespoons oilSalt to taste2 tablespoons cilantro, for garnishInstructionsHeat oil over medium heat in a 3 qt pot, once the oil is hot add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Add curry leaves and mix.Add curry powder and tomatoes, mix well, and cook covered about 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes until tomatoes have pulped down.Add baby corn pieces and a cup of water, bring it to a boil and cook on low heat for 10 minutes. Adjust salt and serve with a garnish of cilantro.
Ingredients2 cups corn kernels, from raw corn off the cob (pureed in a blender)1/4 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder1/2 cup whole milk1 pinch saffron strands2 tablespoons gheeInstructionsOver medium heat in a 3 qt pot, heat ghee and when ghee is hot, add corn and saute for 10-12 minutes, stirring constantly.Add whole milk, saffron and mix, cook covered for another 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes. Add sugar, cardamom powder and mix until all sugar has been dissolved. Serve warm!
Ingredients3 cups dried shrimp, very small shrimp1 large red onion, finely chopped4 tablespoons oil1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 tablespoon coriander powder1 teaspoon cumin powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder OR less if you like it less hot1 tablespoon lemon juice2 tablespoons chopped cilantroInstructionsDry saute dried shrimp in a wide pan, until it gets more dry. This will take about 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring every minute. Set aside and when it cools down a bit, using your fingers, crush the dried shrimp, as much as you can. Set aside.Heat oil in the same pan, and when the oil is hot, saute onions for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Stir every minute.Add all the powdered spices and saute for a minute. Add...
Ingredients2 cups paneer, cubed1 frozen pack spinach, thawed1 jalapeno, chopped1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/2 cup full fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 teaspoon garam masalaSalt to taste3 tablespoons oil1 cup red onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juiceInstructionsHeat oil in a 3 qt pan and saute cumin seeds, jalapenos and onions until onions are brown in color, about 7-10 minutes over medium heat.Add ginger garlic paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stirring frequently.Add all the spices and spinach; cook for 10 minutes, DO NOT cover the pot with a lid, else spinach will turn brown in color.Pour this mixture in a blender and puree. Bring it back to the pot and add paneer cubes, sprinkle some lemon...
