Fenugreek Chicken Curry - வெந்தய கீரை கோழி கரி

Ingredients / தேவையான பொருட்கள் :

1. Chicken / கோழி  500gm
2. Fenugreek Leaves 1 cup or Dried leaves 3 tbs / வெந்தய கீரை
3. Bay leaves / பிரியானி இலை 3 
4. Mustard seeds / கடுகு 1/2 tsp
5. Cumin Seeds / சீரகம் 1 ts
6. Chilli powder / மிளகாய் தூள் 1/2 tbs
7. Turmeric powder / மஞ்சள் தூள்1/2 tsp
8. Coriander powder / தனியா தூள் 1 tbs
9. Cumin powder / சீரக தூள்1/2 tsp
10. Garam Masala powder 1/2 tbs / கரம் மசாலா தூள்
11. Green chillies / பச்சமிளகாய் 4
12. Onion / வெங்காயம் 2 
13. Tomato / தக்காளி 2 
14. Ginger garlic paste / இஞ்சி பூண்டு விழுது1 tbsp
15. Oil / எண்ணெய் 2 tbsp
16. Curry leaves / கருவேப்பிள்ளை 6
17. Salt / உப்பு

 Method /செய்முறை :

1. Clean and cut the chicken into small medium pieces.
2. Wash the Fenugreek leaves and drain the excess water and keep aside.Dry Fenugreek leaves can also be used.
3. Finely Chop the onion and tomatoes. Slit the green chillies.
4. Heat the Saucepan with 2 tbs of oil.When the oil is hot add the seasoning ingredients 7& 8 when the seeds splitter add the curry leaves and Bay leaf.
5. Add the finely chopped onion and add the salt and cover the pan and let the onion sweat and fry till it becomes translucent.
6. Add the green chillies and the Ginger Garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
7. Then add the coriander powder,turmeric powder,cumin powder & chilli powder  and fry on medium flame so the masala powder doesn't get burned.
8. Add the chopped tomato and cook covered for 2 mins on medium flame.
9. The tomato will become soft and will be well mixed with the onion and all the spices and would come to a thick gravy consistency.This is one of the main part of the preparation.
10. Now add the chicken pieces and mix well so all the pieces are well coated with the spices.
11. Add the garam masala powder on top of chicken and mix well.
12. If required add 1/2 cup of water and cook covered on medium flame for 10 -15 mins.
13. Remove the lid and add the Fenugreek leaves. If you are using the dried fenugreek leaves take them in your hand and crush it and spread it on the gravy.
14. Cover the pan with the lid and cook for another 2 mins. Before removing the pan from flame make sure the chicken is well cooked.
15. Once the oil collects on top remove the pan from the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Yummy Fenugreek chicken curry is ready.Enjoy with hot rice or chapathi or parata.

Vegetable Spring Roll - ஸ்பிரிங் ரோல்

Ingredients / தேவையான பொருட்கள் :

1. Shallots 7 or Onion / வெங்காயம் 1
2. Jicama 1/2
3. Spring Onions/ வெங்காய்த்தாள்  2
4. Beans / பீன்ஸ்  7
5. Ginger grated / இஞ்சி துருவியது1/2 tbs
6. Garlic Minced / பூண்டு1 tsp
7. Green chillies / பச்சமிளகாய் 2
8. Salt / உப்பு
9. White Pepper Powder / வெள்ளை மிளகு தூள் 1 tsp
10. Soy Sauce / ஸோய் ஸாஸ் 1 tsp
11. Green chilli sauce / பச்சமிளகாய் ஸாஸ் 1 tsp (Optional)
12. Egg / முட்டை 3
13. Oil / எண்ணைய் 1 tbs
14. Spring Roll wrappers

Method / செய்முரை :

1. Cut the onion into thin long slices, shred the jicama and finley chop the spring onions and green chillies.
2. Trim the ends of the beans and finely chop it.
3. Beat the 2 eggs and keep aside.
4. Heat the pan with 1 tbs of oil, when the oil is hot add the minced garlic,grated ginger  andfry till the raw smell goes and then add the sliced shallots and fry.
5. Add the shredded jicama and beans,green chillies,salt and white pepper powder and stir fry.
6. Add all the sauces and stir fry till all the veggies are well cooked.
7. Add the beaten eggs and fry till they are cooked and remove the pan from heat and let it cool.
8. In a bowl add 1 tsp of water and beat the egg.
9. Place the spring roll on a flat surface and take the veggie filling in the corner of the wrapper, and then roll the edges and fold the two sides corner towards the middle,using the pastry brush or with hand apply the egg & water mixture and wrap well.
10. Heat the pan with oil and deep fry the spring roll.

Crispy yummy Spring Roll is ready.

Chettinadu Peper Chicken -செட்டினாடு மிளகு கோழி பெரட்டல்

Ingredients / தேவையான பொருட்கள் :

1. Chicken / கோழி  500gm
2. Bay leaves / பிரியானி இலை 3 
3. Cinnamon / பட்டை 2 
4. Cloves / கிரம்பு 5
5. Cardamom  / ஏலக்காய் 5 
6. Mustard seeds / கடுகு 1/2 tsp
7. Coriander seeds /  தனிய விதை 1 tbs
8. Cumin Seeds / சீரகம் 1 ts
9. Pepper / மிளகு2 tbs
10. Shredded coconut / துருவிய தேங்காய்  1/2 cup 
11. Chilli powder / மிளகாய் தூள்1 tbs
12. Turmeric powder / மஞ்சள் தூள்1/2 tsp
13. Coriander powder / தனியா தூள் 1/2 tbs
14. Cumin powder / சீரக தூள்1/2 tsp
15. Green chillies / பச்சமிளகாய் 4
16. Onion / வெங்காயம் 2 
17. Tomato / தக்காளி2 
18. Ginger garlic paste / இஞ்சி பூண்டு விழுது1 tbsp
19. Oil / எண்ணெய் 2 tbsp
20. Curry leaves / கருவேப்பிள்ளை 6
21. Salt / உப்பு

 Method /செய்முறை :

1. Clean and cut the chicken into medium pieces.
2. Finely chop the onions and tomato.And slit the green chillies.
3. Heat the pan with 1 tsp of oil.When the oil is hot add the coriander seeds and whole pepper and fry for few minutes and then add the shredded coconut and fry for 1 minute.
4. Let it cool and put it in the blender to make a fine paste and keep it aside.
5. Heat the Pan with remaining oil and add Mustard seeds,cumin seeds and wait till the seeds splitter.
6. Then add the curry leaves and all the raw garam masala.
7. Add the onion and fry till the onion becomes translucent. Now add the salt and the ginger garlic paste.
8. Fry until the raw smell of the ginger and garlic paste goes, and now add the turmeric powder, Cumin powder,coriander powder. Keep the flame on medium heat so the masala powder doesn't get burned.
9. Add the chopped tomato &slit green chillies and mix well with the other ingredients and cover the pan with the lid and leave it for few minutes.
10. Now add the chicken & chilli powder and mix well.If needed add some water and cook covered for 10minutes on medium flame.
11. Once the chicken is almost cooked add the Masala paste and stir well and again cover and cook for another 5-8 minutes.
12. After 5-8 minutes the chicken must be completely cooked and the nice pepper masala aroma comes from the gravy.If needed add some water.
13. Once the oil collects on the top switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Yummy mouth watering Chettinadu Pepper chicken is ready,Enjoy with rice or idly or dosa.