Thai Green Coconut Chicken Curry

A Thai curry dish is made from curry paste, coconut milk or water, meat, seafood, vegetables or fruit, and herbs. Curries in Thailand mainly differ from the curries in Indian cuisine in their use of fresh ingredients such as herbs and aromatic leaves over a mix of spices. 

There are different types of Thai curry, named after the color of the curry: red, yellow, and green. The key is to balance the flavors of the curry—it has to be spicy, rich and creamy (from the coconut milk), savory (from fish sauce) and sweet (from sugar). Anyone can make Thai recipes at home once you master the perfect balance.

Green curry is made with green curry paste. Green curry is such a great delight, specially when served over jasmine rice for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients:
1. 8 piece Chicken thighs (Boneless)
2. 14 oz can Coconut milk
3. 1 bunch Cilantro leaves
4. 3 Serrano chilies
5. 2 sticks Lemongrass
6. 1 big onion
7. Ginger
8. Garlic
9. 1 bunch Green onions
10. Fish sauce or soy sauce
11. Brown sugar
12. Lime
13. 3 Bell peppers -red, yellow, orange
14. 2 medium size Potatoes
15. Thai basil
16. Salt and pepper
17. Vegetable oil
18. Red curry powder

Process:
1. Marinate the chicken with salt, lime juice, pepper and red curry powder and keep in refrigerator for 1 hour.
2. Make green curry paste by blending together cilantro leaves, serrano chilies, green onions and ginger and garlic.
3.Shallow fry the chicken pieces and brown them from all sides and keep aside.
4. In the same pan, lightly fry diced onions and potato pieces along with salt, pepper, red curry powder and thinly sliced lemongrass.
5. Pour the green curry paste into the pan along with coconut milk.
6. Put back the chicken pieces in the broth and pour enough water to cover the chicken and potatoes.
7. Throw the lemongrass stalks into the pan and let it cook till the potatoes and tender and chicken is cook through.
8. Add thinly sliced bell peppers to the curry, cook for 5 minutes and check for seasoning.
9. Serve jasmine rice into a big bowl and pour over the thai green coconut curry and have a delectable meal.

This Husband cooks an unforgettable meal for his lovely wife and what he gets is priceless.

Grass Carp গ্রাস কার্প – A sweet water fish which can be bought fresh from any Asian Grocery stores and is very similar to কাতোল – Catla Fish. Staple of Bengali culture, in bengali wedding the Groom brings a catla fish decorated with ornaments and presents it to the bride family.

First Marinate the fish in turmeric and salt and mustard oil.

This marinade and the method of frying accentuates the flavor of the fish and ask a bengali and he will tell you how important is Maach Bhaja (fish fry) in his life.

The fish is then cooked in a caramelized onion garlic and tomato and homemade chilli cumin and ginger sauce.

Tandoori chicken thighs with a secret crust

Panko crusted Jumbo Shrimp – Loaded with Chilli Flakes – Hot and Sweet

My Faithful Gadget for YUMM, the goat meat is cooking inside it and it makes the meat super tender.

Lentil Soup – Channa Daal with loads of butter, asafoetida flavoured

Pui Chingri – Malabar spinach and Shrimp – true taste of bengal

No its not Guacamole – its Bitter gourd and Potato mashed with raw onion and mustard oil

Chivo – Goat Meat simmering – We call it kosha mutton in bengali

Jasmine rice – very closely resembles the taste of Chinni sokkor atop rice which taste the same but is not sticky.

My lovely wife seems happy with the anticipation of what she is going to get.

1. Bitter gourd mashed with potatoes and raw onion serrano peppers and mustard oil. Every bengali feast starts with something bitter. every bengali mom will emphasize how good it is for your health, to make their child eat it. But i really like it, it clears the senses and after having anything bitter everything else will taste better.

2. Panko crusted jumbo Shrimp with loads of chilli and brown sugar. Perfect appetizer. every bite stings and you still want more.

3. Tandoori chicken with my secret marinade and crust. these are just awesome, i like the burnt ends more.

4. Channa Dal – lentil soup is another staple of bengal, no bengali meal can start without rice and daal.

5.Pui(malabar spinach) is very popular in bengal and this has been my favorite since childhood. The pui is sauted in some butter and garlic and some kaalajeera and ginger and raw shrimp is added after the pui is cooked. Cook the shrimp for just 2 minutes to retain the texture and flavor. Overcooking shrimp is a crime which should be punishable.

6. Fish curry is so ingrained in bengali culture  that i cannot put in words what this dish means to us. We are defined by macher jhol and bhaat(Fish curry and rice). Grass carp fried and made in to a gravy.

7. Goat Curry – Mutton kosha – Goat meat cooked to perfection. Meat falling of the bone and the curry is cooked till it sticks to the meat. When we were small, all kids will contribute some money and we will have a picnic and mutton curry would be the staple in every picnic. And every one had his own best mutton curry recipe. This recipe is what i have learnt and perfected over years. It is to die for.

The whole meal.

It was all worth it, Priceless. And PS: She helped me cook all the stuff.

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Crust less Spinach Quiche

Rich, savory custard flecked with cheese, meat and fresh vegetables baked in a buttery crust, quiche is the perfect make-ahead party food. Quiche can be served hot or cold. It is part of French cuisine and a delightful recipe for brunches, lunches, and dinners to make your guests happy.

I am making a spinach quiche without a crust but with lots of cheese.

Ingredients:

1. Spinach (one bunch)
2. 3 large eggs
3. Whole Milk (2 cups)
4. Onion
5. Garlic
6. Serrano chili
7. Nutmeg
8. Swiss Cheese (or any of your choice)
9. Salt and Pepper
10. Butter

Process:

1. Blanch the spinach and squeeze out all the excess water and keep it dry.
2. Fry onion, garlic and serrano chili in 1/2 table spoon of butter and keep it aside.
3. Beat the eggs in a large bowl and add the whole milk.
4. Cut the spinach leaves into smaller size and add in the egg mixture.
5. Put the fried onion mixture into the egg also.
6. Now add salt, pepper and nutmeg powder to the egg mixture.
7. Grate sufficient amount of cheese and add 3/4 to the mixture and keep remaining for later use.
8. Now melt about 1 tablespoon of butter in a round baking dish and spread it evenly to coat the whole dish.
9. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish and bake it in the preheated oven of 350F for about an hour or till the custard set in the middle.
10. Spread the remaining cheese over the quiche and broil it for a minute or two till you get a golden crust.
11. Let the quiche cool for sometime and serve it warm or at room temperature and enjoy!!!

Won B’khush Critics Choice Award

!!B’Khush Recipe Contest 2015!!
Be it Hollywood..Bollywood or B’Khush..
The Critic’s Choice Award or the Critic’s Recognition is as important as the People’s choice awards.

Please join me in congratulating Debasree Dutta Saha who scored the Highest in the Judge’s choice round!!

Our judge Anita Mokashi gave her recipe ” Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread with Beet Pesto hors d’oeuvre.” 27 out of 35 points in Judge’s Choice Round..making it the Top Scorer in this special category.

Link to her Recipe :https://www.facebook.com/238300197001/photos/a.10153115598687002.1073741828.238300197001/10153115617277002/?type=3&theater

A professor by profession Debasree tells us: “My love and passion for food, inspired me to start a new adventure in life. Currently I make youtube videos on recipes from around the world, I also do food blogging where you will find my recipes in detail. And a DSLR helps me to improve my food photography skill.

Debasree’s Blog: https://debsculinaryadventure.wordpress.com/

Debasree’s Youtube Channel :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TQCnCr8-I5653c0F5PJSw

Debasree’s Facebook Link:https://www.facebook.com/DebsCulinaryAdventures?ref=hl

Debasree’s Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/Deb_Anir

Congratulations Debasree!!!

Fusion Chicken Gravy with Mexican Spices

Fusion Chicken Gravy with Mexican Spices

Video recipe coming soon….

Step 3 – Garnish n Assembly

Garnish:

1. 1 tbsp. Slivered almonds
2. 28 gm Feta cheese (log), cut in small cubes
3. Few micro basil leaves

Final Assembly:

1. Arrange Rosemary parmesan shortbreads in a platter.
2. Use a teaspoon to top shortbreads with the beet pesto (try to make heart shape).
3. Garnish with cubed feta cheese, slivered almonds and micro basil leaves.
4. Serve at room temperature and enjoy.

Tips:

1. Make the pesto 2 days in advance and store in the refrigerator.
2. You can use store-bought cooked beets

Step 2 – Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread

Ingredients:

1. ½ cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
2. 1 tbsp. sugar
3. 1 cup all-purpose flour
4. ¼ cup corn starch
5. ½ tsp salt
6. ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
7. 1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary
8. 1 large egg yolk

Process:

1. Beat butter, sugar and egg yolk until light and creamy.
2. Add flour, cornstarch, salt, cheese and rosemary. Mix well until blended.
3. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and form a log, 10 inch long. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
4. Preheat oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Grease or line baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. Slice log into ¼ inch slices and place 2 inch apart on the baking sheet.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack.

Step 3 – The Garnish n Assembly

Step 1 – The Beet Pesto

Step 1 – The Beet Pesto

Beet Pesto

Ingredients: 

1. 250 gm or 2 medium size beet
2. 1 cup slivered almonds
3. ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4. 1 garlic clove
5. 1 green chili
6. ¼ cup olive oil
7. Salt to taste
8. 1 tbsp. Freshly ground black pepper
9. 1 tsp paprika

Process: 

1. Preheat oven at 400ºF (204 ºC).
2. Wash and wrap the beets in an aluminum foil and roast it for 1 hour.
3. Let it cool down to room temperature and grate it.
4. For the pesto, place all ingredients along with grated beets together in a food processor and blend until all the ingredients are well combined.
5. Taste to check the seasoning.

Step 2 – Rosemary Parmesan Shortbread

Surprise your Valentine …..

Surprise your Valentine with this easy fine dining treat – You can match the celebrity chefs

Rosemary Parmesan short bread with Beet pesto Hors D’oeuvre

With love brewing in the air, I got inspired to create a rosemary parmesan shortbread with beet pesto hors d’oeuvre.

The perfectly roasted beetroots in the pesto makes it extremely nutritious and is an amazing alternative. It marries with the other ingredients to provide a unique texture and flavor profile.

Rosemary Parmesan shortbread is the perfect accompaniment to transform this appetizer into a fancy treat.

So, I present my creation with crumbly and irresistible rosemary parmesan shortbread with my heart beet (made heart shape with beet pesto), garnished with slivered almonds, feta cheese and micro basil leaves. Add a glass of wine and your favorite companion to enjoy.

Step 1 – The Beet Pesto

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Parfait is the perfect layered treats that can be enjoyed in the breakfast table or as a dessert. To make it healthier, substitute ice cream or pudding with yogurt.

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Creamy Greek yogurt is mixed with heart-healthy old fashioned oats or any cereal of your choice, then layered with frozen or fresh fruit and berries in a trifle glass. It looks fantastic. It can even be assembled in the night and enjoyed in the morning. A make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast.

This creamy, sweet, and satisfying breakfast Parfaits will leave you full for hours.

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Ingredients:

1. Greek yogurt – Homemade or store brought
2. Oats, Granola or cereal of choice
3. Fresh or frozen Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
4. Honey – Optional

Directions:

1. Take a trifle glass and put tablespoon of cereal, top it with a tablespoon of yogurt.
2. Arrange different types of berries over it.
3. Repeat the same and make many layers to fill the glass.
4. Put honey over it and berries on top and enjoy.

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Yogurt Berry Parfait

Yogurt Berry Parfait