Kini's Kitchen

  INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup button mushrooms sliced 1/2 cup carrots cut into thin strips 1/2 cup french beans cut into 2-inch pieces 1/2 cup baby corn slit into four pieces 1/2 cup broccoli florets 2 tbsp butter or oil 8 finely chopped garlic 1/2 inch grated ginger 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1 tsp tomato ketchup 1/2 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp Schezuan chutney Salt as per taste PROCEDURE: In a large non-stick skillet or wok, over medium heat , heat the butter or oil. Add chopped garlic and ginger and saute for 2 minutes Add carrots, beans, broccoli florets, and cook for 5 minutes, followed by mushrooms, baby corn, and salt. Stir fry for about 3 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add pepper powder, ketchup, soya sauce, and schezuan chutney, give a quick mix. Check for salt and turn off the flame. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

  INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rice (uncooked) 6 tsp oil 1 finely chopped green chilli 5 finely chopped  1/2 inch ginger finely chopped 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 1 small carrot finely chopped 8 french beans finely chopped 2 tblsp finely chopped capsicum 2 tblsp finely chopped spring onion greens 2 eggs Salt to taste PROCEDURE: Wash rice well, add 2 cups water,1 tsp salt and 1 tsp oil and cook in the cooker for 3 whistles Once it is cooked, spread it on a plate and let it cool Break the eggs in a bowl and keep aside To be cooked on high flame. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped garlic, ginger,green chilli and fry till it is lightly fried. Add chopped veggies and fry them till they wilt off. For about 2-3 mins. Reduce the flame to medium, make some space on the pan and  pour the eggs and scramble them. Cook till they are lightly done.  Sprinkle salt,crushed pepper. Add soya sauce, vinegar , combine everything well  and cook till the eggs are fully coo...

  INGREDIENTS: 15 prawns , cleaned and deveined 5 tsp oil half green bell pepper cut into dices 1 diced onion 6 garlic cloves finely chopped 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped 3 dry red chillies 1 tsp red chilli powder 2 tsp roasted sesame seeds 2 tsp roasted peanuts 2 tblsp finely chopped spring onion greens FOR THE KUNG PAO SAUCE: 3 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 1/2 tsp tomato ketchup 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp corn flour 1 tsp crushed pepper 3 tblsp water Mix all the above ingredients and keep aside. MARINATE PRAWNS WITH: 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ginger garlic paste  Marinate and keep aside for 30 mins PROCEDURE: Heat oil. add chopped ginger , garlic and fry . Once the garlic turns light brown add diced onions, dry chillies and fry Add diced capsicum, little salt  and saute for 2 mins.  Now add red chilli powder and fry for a second Drop in the marinated prawns and toss well. Add the prepared Kung pao sauce and give a good mix. Cook for 5 mins or until the prawns are done. Add...

  INGREDIENTS: 15 fresh button mushrooms 3 tsp oil + oil for deep frying 2 finely chopped onions 1 slit green chilli 1 sprig of curry leaves 6 finely chopped garlic cloves 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped 2 tsp crushed pepper 2 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 2 tblsp curds Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing FOR THE MARINATION: 4 tblsp corn flour 3 tblsp rice flour 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp salt Mix the above ingredients and make a thick paste PROCEDURE: Wash the mushrooms 2-3 times. Put them on a kitchen towel and press lightly to make them dry. Cut them into halves . If it is big then cut into four pieces Marinate the mushrooms with the prepared paste. Keep aside for 5 mins Afer five mins, heat oil and deep fry mushrooms in batches, on a medium flame till they turn crisp and brown Heat oil, add chopped garlic and fry till they turn light brown. Add chopped ginger, green chilli and curry leaves, saute for a second. Now drop in chopped onions a...

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups button mushrooms washed and  sliced or cut into halves 1 cup finely chopped onions 1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera 1-2 tblsp oil or butter 1/2 cup capsicum cut into cubes Chopped coriander leaves For the garlic sauce or paste: 6-7 dry red chillies (less spicy variety) 5 garlic cloves 2 tsp vinegar 1 onion chopped and roasted in oil till light brown (I have used this to reduce the spicinesse. This is optional) Pinch of sugar 1/4 tsp red chilli powder (for the colour) Deseed the red chillies and grind with other ingredients, adding 2-3 tblsp water. Make a thick paste. PROCEDURE: Heat oil in a pan, add jeera and fry for 30 seconds. Add chopped onions and saute until they turn golden brown. Now add the garlic paste and saute on a medium flame for 5 mins Make sure the raw smell of garlic has gone completely Add chopped mushrooms,chopped capsicum fry for 3 mins, till the masala is blemded well with mushrooms Cover and cook until the mushrooms a...

INGREDIENTS: 300 gms boneless chicken washed and cut into 2 inch fingers 4 tsp oil + oil for deep frying 1roughly chopped onion 8 finely chopped garlic  1/2 inch giner finely chopped 3 green chillies finely chopped 1 dry red chilli 2 tblsp capsicum cut into juliens 2 tblsp spring onion greens finely chopped FOR MARINATION; 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp soya sauce Marinate chicken fingers with the above ingredients and refrigerate for 30 mins. Make a paste of: 3 tblsp all purpose flour / maida 3 tsp corn flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 4 tblsp chilled water Mix these and make a thick paste. FOR THE SAUCE: 4 tblsp tomato ketchup 1 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp vinegar Mix these ingredients in a bowl and keep aside. PROCEDURE: Heat oil in a pan for deep frying Once the oil is hot, dip each chicken piece in the batter and drop in hot oil Fry for 4-5 on a medium heat till they turn g...

These paneer balls are low calorie balls because this time I used my Paniyaram / Appe pan to make these balls. I love how crispy and golden these balls turn out with only one teaspoon oil. INGREDIENTS FOR PANEER BALLS: 1/2 cup grated paneer 2 tblsp grated carrot 1 tblsp finely chopped capsicum 1 tsp ginger garlic paste Salt to taste 1 tsp pepper pdr 2 tblsp corn flour 1 tblsp maida Mix well the above ingredients, make balls,roll the balls , dust the balls with little corn flour and pan fry the balls in paniyaram pan INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE: 5 tsp oi1 1 chopped onion 8 finely chopped garlic 1 inch ginger finely chopped 1 green chilli chopped or slit 1/4 capsicum cut into cubes 4 tblsp CHINGS SCHEZUAN CHUTNEY 2-3 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp tomato ketchup Salt to taste 1 tsp corn flour PROCEDURE: In a pan heat oil and on a high flame saute chopped onion,garlic,green chilli,ginger for 3-4 mins Add soya sauce , tomato ketchu...

INGREDIENTS: For fried rice: 1 cup bullet rice or sona masoori 4 tsp oil 4 finely chopped garlic cloves 5 mushrooms sliced 1/2 cup finely chopped veggie like,carrot,capsicum 1 onion finely chpped 1 tsp vinegar 1/2 tsp pepper pdr Salt to taste 2 tblsp finely chopped spring onion greens PROCEDURE: Wash rice and cook in cooker with salt to taste and 2 cups water. Cook for 3 whistles Once cooked spread it on a plate and keep aside Heat oil in a kadai, add chopped garlic and saute for 2 mins, followed by sliced onions Saute for 2-3 mins on a high flame,add veggies with little salt and cook for 2-3 mins Don't overcook the veggies, it should be crunchy. Add sliced mushrooms and saute for 2-3 mins Now add the cooked rice,vinegar,pepper pdr, and toss well Finally garnish with chopped spring onion greens and serve hot. INGREDIENTS FOR PANEER CHILLI GRAVY: 1 cup chopped veggies like carrot, beans,capsicum 1/2 cup paneer cut into cubes 1 onion (cut into bi...

Hot Garlic  Mushrooms Ingredients: 1.5 cups mushrooms washed and sliced or chopped 1 cup onions finely chopped 1 small capsicum cut into cubes 1/2 tsp soya sauce (optional) 1/2 tsp jeera / cumin seeds 1 to 2 tblsp oil or butter For the garlic paste : 5 large garlic cloves 6  byadgi or Kashmiri red chillies (you ca also use chilli powder as per your taste) 3/4 tblsp vinegar or lemon juice 1/2 tsp sugar  Salt to taste Grind the above ingredients into a smooth paste  and keep aside PROCEDURE: Heat oil in a pan, when the oil is hot enough add cumin seeds Wait for 30 seconds,add chopped onions and saute until golden brown Next add the capsicum cubes with little salt and saute for a while Now add in the sliced mushrooms and saute for 2-3 mins Add soya sauce and mix well Cover and cook on a medium flame until mushrooms are cooked Check for the salt and turn off the flame. Serve hot with fried rice, noodles,ghee rice or jeera rice. INGR...

INGREDIENTS FOR GHEE RICE : 1 cup basmati rice 6-7 tsp ghee /oil 2 sliced onions 2 slit green chillies 2 cloves/lavang 1/2 inch cinnamon/ dalchini 1 bay leaf 1 tsp ginger garlic paste Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves PROCEDURE: Wash and soak rice in water for 1/2 an hour  In cooker put ghee /oil and add lavang,dalchini and bay leaf and fry for a minute Put the green chilli and onion slices and saute for 5 minutes Add ginger galic paste and fry till raw smell dissappears Drain water from the rice and add to it and fry for 3-4 mins Add 1 1/2 cups water, salt  and close the lid  Switch off the gas after 2 whistles Open the cooker and gently mix the rice, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and shallow fried onion  Serve hot with raita or any spicy gravies!! INGREDIENTS FOR FISH CHILLI : INGREDIENTS: 3 medium size Anjal / surmai / king fish slices Oil for deep frying FOR MARINATION: 5 tblsp corn flour 3 tblsp maida 2 tsp ...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 6-7 tsp ghee /oil 2 sliced onions 2 slit green chillies 2 cloves/lavang 1/2 inch cinnamon/ dalchini 1 bay leaf 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ginger garlic paste Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves PROCEDURE: Wash and soak rice in water for 1/2 an hour  In cooker put ghee /oil and add lavang,dalchini and bay leaf ,cumin seeds and fry for a minute Put the green chilli and onion slices and saute for 5 minutes Add ginger galic paste and fry till raw smell dissappears Drain water from the rice and add to it and fry for 3-4 mins Add 1 1/2 cups water, salt  and close the lid  Switch off the gas after 2 whistles Open the cooker and gently mix the rice, garnish with chopped coriander leaves  Serve hot with raita or any spicy gravies!! INGREDIENTS: 10 mushrooms 2 finely chopped onions 1 slit green chilli 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 2 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 2 tsp crushed pepper (use according to your taste) 4...

INGREDIENTS: For fried rice: 1 cup bullet rice or sona masoori 4 tsp oil 4 finely chopped garlic cloves 1/2 cup finely chopped veggies like beans,carrot,capsicum 1 onion slices 1 tsp vinegar 1/2 tsp pepper pdr 1/2 tsp ajinamoto (optional) I don't use. Salt to taste 2 tblsp finely chopped spring onion greens PROCEDURE: Wash rice and cook in cooker with salt to taste and 2 cups water. Cook for 3 whistles Once cooked spread it on a plate and keep aside Heat oil in a kadai, add chopped garlic and saute for 2 mins, followed by sliced onions Saute for 2-3 mins on a high flame,add veggies with little salt and cook for 2-3 mins Don't overcook the veggies, it should be crunchy. Now add the cooked rice,vinegar,pepper pdr, and toss well Finally garnish with chopped spring onion greens and serve hot. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chopped veggies like carrot, beans,capsicum,baby corn 1 onion (cut into big dices and separate the layers) 1 slit green chilli 1/2 inch ...

INGREDIENTS FOR SCHEZUAN OKRA: 20 okra / bhindis 1 onion roughly chopped 1 slit green chilli 6 finely chopped garlic cloves 1/2 capsicum cut into big pieces 3 tblsp CHING'S SCHEZUAN CHUTNEY 1 tsp soya sauce 1/2 tsp vinegar 1 tsp tomato ketchup Salt to taste 4 tsp oil Chopped coriander leaves PROCEDURE: Wash okra / bhindi ,wipe with a kitchen towel . Cut the ends and cut it into one inch pieces Heat one tsp oil and put bhindi pieces with little salt and fry till they are cooked Transfer the roasted bhindis in a bowl and in the same pan put the remaining oil Add chopped garlic and fry till they turn brown Add green chilli  and chopped onion , fry for 5 mins on a high flame Add the capsicum and mix for a minute Now put soya sauce,vinegar,ketchup and schezuan chutney, mix well  Add roasted bhindi and toss well Garnish with chopped coriander leaves or spring onion greens You can also add pepper powder for extra spiciness. INGREDIENTS FOR HAKKA N...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 6-7 tsp ghee /oil 2 sliced onions 2 slit green chillies 2 cloves/lavang 1/2 inch cinnamon/ dalchini 1 bay leaf 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ginger garlic paste Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves PROCEDURE: Wash and soak rice in water for 1/2 an hour  In cooker put ghee /oil and add lavang,dalchini and bay leaf ,cumin seeds and fry for a minute Put the green chilli and onion slices and saute for 5 minutes Add ginger galic paste and fry till raw smell dissappears Drain water from the rice and add to it and fry for 3-4 mins Add 1 1/2 cups water, salt  and close the lid  Switch off the gas after 2 whistles Open the cooker and gently mix the rice, garnish with chopped coriander leaves  Serve hot with raita or any spicy gravies!! INGREDIENTS  FOR THE PANEER BALLS 1 cup crumbled paneer 1  onion roughly chopped 6 finely chopped garlic cloves 1/2 inch ginger finely chopped 1/2  green capsicum ...

1 cup Gobi/ cauliflower cut into florets and put in warm water with salt 5 tsp oil + oil for deep frying 1 onion chopped 1 green chilli chopped 5 garlic cloves finely chopped 1/2 inch ginger chopped 2 tsp tomato ketchup 2 tsp red chilli paste 1 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 2 -3 tsp CHINGS CHILLI MASALA PDR Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing FOR THE MARINATION: 4tblsp corn flour 2 tblsp rice flour 1 tsp chilli pdr Salt to taste Make a paste of these ingredients ,marinate the gobi florets   and deep fry into crisp fritters and keep aside PROCEDURE: In a pan heat oil ,fry garlic,ginger and green chillies chopped till light brown in colour Add onion chopped and saute for a while,followed by red chilli paste and fry for 2 mins Add soya sauce,ketchup,vinegar,and mix well Add Chings masala pdr, 1/4 cup water and salt to taste  Add the fried gobi  fritters and toss well,check for the salt and garnish w...

INGREDIENTS FOR FRIED RICE: 2 cups rice 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot,beans and capsicum 6 mushrooms 3 sliced spring onion bulbs 1/4 cup finely chopped spring onion greens 1 tsp vinegar 1 tsp pepper pdr 1 slit green chilli 4 garlic cloves chopped Salt to taste 6 tsp oil PROCEDURE: Wash and cook rice with salt to taste and 3 1/2 cups water in cooker for 2-3 whstles(dont overcook ) Spread rice on a plate and make it cool In a kadai heat oil ,add chopped garlic,green chilli and spring onion bulbs chopped Saute for a while on high flame,add veggies,salt and cook for 5 mins Add sliced mushrooms and fry for a second Add rice,vinegar, pepper pdr and toss well Garnish with spring onion greens!! GOBI MANCHURIAN INGREDIENTS: 1 cup gobi / cauliflower cut into florets and put in warm water with salt for 15 min 5 tsp oil = oil for deep frying 1 onion chopped 1 green chilli chopped 5 garlic cloves finely chopped 1/2 inch ginger chopped 2 tsp tomato ket...