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Chicken Burgers with Curried Cabbage Slaw~{Indian Inspired} #SundaySupper

01 | 07 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

I really look forward to this time of the year when the air is filled with the smokiness of the grill.Its the official barbecue season and everywhere you see people are having a great time with their friends and family!Also a great time to enjoy burgers,grilled foods,salads and anything cold .

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As the 4th of July nears, I’ve decided to serve my guests a delicious Indian style burger with a curried cabbage slaw!Its absolutely delicious and super easy to make even at the last minute.The juicy chicken patties, that are flavored with Indian spices combined with the fresh mint make them irresistible!Grilled to perfection these are a great variation from the usual and could also be served as an appetizer with a salad for your next party!

Curried Cabbage Slaw
The slaw is amazing and reminds me of the coronation sauce I’ve had in the UK!The crunchy cabbage with a hint of curry with the creamy mayo and the sweet honey results in the perfect slaw to accompany my burgers!I’ve used a light Canola Oil Mayonnaise (has no eggs)sold at Whole Foods that’s super delicious and healthy!

An Indian Inspired summer meal for this barbecue season, that’s to die for~

Chicken Burgers with Curried Cabbage Slaw

Chicken Burgers with Curried Cabbage Slaw~{Indian Inspired}

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Ingredients
  

Burger Buns-5-6

  • 1 Large Tomato-Sliced
  • Lettuce leaves-5

For the Burger:

  • Chicken Mince-1lb
  • Ground ginger/garlic - 1 tbsp
  • Ground Coriander-1/2 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin-1/2 tbsp
  • Red Chilli powder Cayenne-1/2 tsp
  • Fresh Mint - 1/2 cup chopped
  • Salt-to taste
  • Oil -to grill

For the Curried Cabbage Slaw:

  • Shredded White Cabbage-2 cups
  • Canola Oil Mayonnaise-3/4 cup
  • Curry Powder-1 tbsp
  • Honey-2 tbsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Pepper-1/2 tsp

Instructions
 

  • Mix together all the slaw ingredients and refrigerate.
  • Mix together the burger ingredients either by hand or in a food processor.Make 5-6 round shaped patties from the mixture and keep aside.
  • Preheat the outdoor grill for medium heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate and grill the burgers about 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.Move the patties to a cooler area of the grill to keep warm.
  • Lightly grill the buns.Now assemble the burger.
  • Take the bottom part of a bun and place a tomato slice.Top it up with a lettuce leaf followed by a chicken patty.Spoon 2 tbsp of the slaw over the patty and top with the other half of the bun.Your burger is ready!
Check out the fabulous menu for some great ideas for the 4th of July!Its a SundaySupper that’s not to be missed J

Main Dishes:

Salads and Sides:
Desserts:
Fabulous Pairings by Martin from ENOFYLZ

 

 

Indian Spiced Baked Sweet Potatoes

12 | 02 | 2012
By Soni Sinha

Its 5pm on a Wednesday and I haven’t prepared dinner yet.I go into the kitchen and am looking for ideas to cook something that’s not too time consuming and with minimal effort as DD needs help with her homework and DS very irritable and cranky,for some unknown reason (you know how 3 year olds can be sometimes!).

I remember that I have actually defrosted the Trout, so Trout its going to be!The oven is preheating and in the meantime I have taken out a rectangular dish, added some chopped onions, tomatoes, spices and all it needs now is the Trout.Suddenly I remind myself that Trout is a delicate fish and might be lost with the peppers and onions etc..and I’ve made a decision!I’m going to add Sweet Potatoes instead of Trout into the dish.So,I chop-up my Sweet Potatoes into small chunks and add them to the mix and that’s it!Bake it in the oven till done.

Trout is going to get a spa-like treatment with a delicate rub of salt, pepper, paprika and lemon juice!Yeah, dinner dilemma sorted!Without any effort literally.The sweet potatoes cook in about 25-30 mins, absolutely perfect and delicious with all the aromatic Indian spices in there.I grill the Trout about 10 mins before we sit to eat and serve it with some salad.Perfecto!

With Valentine’s day round the corner, this could be a perfect vegetable dish to be served!Follow your meal with my Chocolate Decadence for a perfect Valentines’ Day Dessert!

Indian Spiced Baked Sweet Potatoes
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Ingredients:
Sweet Potatoes-4 medium chopped into small chunks
Onions-1 large chopped
Yellow Pepper-1 chopped
Tomato-1 chopped
Garlic-3 cloves chopped
Ginger-1/2 inch crushed
Turmeric-1 tsp
Ground Cumin-2 tsp
Ground Coriander-2 tsp
Lemon Juice-2 tbsp
Red chilli powder(optional)-1 tsp
Coriander leaves-few leaves chopped
Salt-to taste
Oil-2 tbsp

Process:

Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
In a oven proof dish mix all the ingredients together and bake in the oven for 30-35 mins until cooked.Serve hot!


Serving suggestions:
Vegetarian/Vegan- I would suggest serving this along with some veggie patties and salad for a light and healthy meal.

Non-Vegetarian-Goes well with grilled fish/chicken alongside some salad.


What vegetables are you going to eat this Valentines’ Day ?

Easy Indian Chicken Curry

13 | 12 | 2011
By Soni Sinha

The recipe I have for you today is easy and absolutely delicious!It is a baked Chicken Curry recipe without all the effort to make you enjoy a curry in a far easier and quicker way than the traditional method without compromising on any of that delectable taste.The flavors combine beautifully in the oven, while you can sit back and enjoy a glass of wine or any drink that you prefer.The only process that needs to be taken care of is the browning of the onions.That can take a few minutes, but makes all the difference in a good curry.So here it is, my Easy Indian Chicken Curry!

Easy Indian Chicken Curry

Easy Indian Chicken Curry

Print this RecipeIngredients:Skinless Chicken Thighs with/without bones or Breasts-6 piecesOnions-2 Medium chopped

Ginger Garlic paste-1 tbsp

Tomatoes-2 medium chopped

Ground Coriander-1 tbsp

Ground Cumin-1 tbsp

Turmeric- 1 tsp

Red Chilli Powder/Cayenne-1 tsp(depending on your heat preference)

Garam masala-2 tsp

Water-1/2 cup

Oil-3 tbsp

Salt- to taste

Process:

Preaheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a skillet heat oil and add the onions.Cook until golden brown.Then add the Ginger garlic paste.Cook for a couple of minutes and then add the tomatoes.Follow with salt and all the dry spices and cook until the spices release their aroma (about 5-10 minutes on medium heat).You have the basic curry masala ready.

 

Now puree the mixture in a blender/grinder.Transfer into an oven proof dish and add the chicken pieces.Mix them properly.Add water and bake them covered in the oven for about 35-40 mins until all the chicken is fully cooked.Boneless pieces will take shorter time.Adjust the seasonings.

Enjoy with Rice or Rotis/Naans!



Aloo Gobhi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)

21 | 10 | 2011
By Soni Sinha

Its the season to eat, eat and eat some more, but don’t look down that region called the “midriff”.Just pretend it doesn’t exist or just block it off from your memory for sometime.At least that’s what I do! I must admit that I’m a foodie and to be honest its not my fault, it runs in my family.My parents are the most amazing cooks I’ve known, my mom an amazing vegetarian cook, who also cooks the most delectable fish curries and my Dad, the ultimate authority on mutton dishes that are absolutely divine, so food has been a big part of my life 🙂

Marriage hasn’t changed me one bit, since DH is a food lover just like me!He likes to whip-up his own creations every once in a while.We love food from around the world and are always looking to try out different cuisines wherever we go. Most of the traditional North Indian food I cook,I’ve learnt it from my parents with slight variations here and there to make it easier and quicker, more suitable for our fast-paced lifestyle without losing the essence of the dish itself. 
My Aloo Gobhi is one such dish and it comes together quite effortlessly and packed with lots of flavor.It pairs really well with some Roti or Rice.

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Aloo Gobhi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Ingredients
  • Potatoes- 1 cup (Peeled and Cubed)
  • Cauliflower- 2 cups (Cut into florets)
  • 1 Medium Onion-Sliced thinly
  • Garlic paste-1 tsp
  • Ginger paste-1 tsp
  • 2 Tomatoes-Chopped
  • Turmeric-1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder-2 tsp
  • Cumin Powder-2 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder-1/2 tsp
  • Oil- 3 tbsp
  • Salt-to taste
Instructions
  1. In a deep skillet heat about 1 1/2 tbsp of oil.
  2. When heated add the cut vegetables and fry them with a pinch of turmeric until they are a little brown on the edges.
  3. Take them out and in the same pan add the remaining oil.Drop in the onions and fry for abt 2 mins until soft.
  4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for another minute.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes and all the dry spices and cook until oil separates.
  6. Now add the fried potatoes and the cauliflower and mix well with the rest of the spice paste(masala) in the pan.
  7. Cook until potatoes are soft and cauliflower is cooked but firm and not mushy.
  8. Serve hot with Naans,Parathas, Puris or Rotis (Chapatis).Enjoy