Feel The Fire - A Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani Recipe

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani is an Indian dish created mainly with rice and chicken, though other meats can be used.  Though the recipe is usually time consuming, the dish is fairly easy to make. It involves a lot of spices, so be warned. Usually the dish is hot, but you can add as many or as few chilies as you want to adjust the heat. Typically, Indian food is spicy, but of course those with weaker stomachs may not be able to handle the heat.

First, marinade the chicken in the following mixture for at least two hours"

-    Raw chicken tenders about 1 pound
-    ½ bunch coriander leaves, roughly chopped
-    ½ bunch mint, roughly chopped
-    1 cinnamon stick
-    2 cloves
-    3 green cardamoms (these may be difficult to find in your store, so about a tablespoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of nutmeg or ginger will substitute nicely)
-    1 bay leaf
-    1 teaspon of cumin powder
-    ½ teaspoon coriander powder
-    1 tablespoon ginger paste
-    1 tablespoon garlic paste
-    1 green chilli (To make the dish spicier add more)
-    ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder (To make the dish spicier add more)
-    1 tablespoon garam masala
-    1 tablespoon javeri mace
-    1 tablespoon lemon juice
-    1 cup fried onions (These you can by or simply chop a raw onion and fry in a bit of oil)
-    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-    3 pepper corns
-    ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
-    1 cup yogurt
-    Salt to taste

Then, start on the rice.

For this part, you will need:

-    1-2 cups of rice (traditionally Basmati but white will work just fine)
-    3 cups of water
-    half a bunch of mint leaves
-    a tablespoon of coriander
-    ¾ cup of fried onions (like before, you can buy these in a jar or fry them yourself in oil)

Soak the rice for a bout 30 minutes. Then, in a large pot, bring the rice to a boil. Cook for about 5 minutes. Drain the rice, and add the marinated chicken to the pot. Add a few mint leaves, about a tablespoon of coriander, and another ¾ cup of fried onions. Cook on medium for about 20 minutes. Then bring down the heat and allow the mixture to sit for about five minutes. Finally, ration it out and enjoy the delicious Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani.

Mexican Soul Food: Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Chicken tortilla soup is a delectable Mexican dish, but with so many versions out there, it is hard to find the best recipe. The dish is popular in Mexico City, but actually is not found very far beyond that. No one really knows the origin of the dish, but everyone acknowledges the amazing flavor of the dish. It is not necessarily considered exotic, but it is an unexpected and distinctive mix of vegetables, broth, and chicken. There are numerous great recipes out there and many are undeniably contenders for the best. Hopefully, this too is one of the greats.

Ingredients:

•    1 Tbsp Olive oil
•    1 diced white onion
•    1 diced red bell pepper
•    1 diced green bell pepper
•    3 cloves minced garlic
•    1 can diced tomatoes (or dice them yourself)
•    1 jalapeno (optional)
•    Low Sodium Chicken Broth
•    Shredded Rotisserie chicken
•    Corn tortillas

Method:

1.    Begin by sautéing the onions, garlic, and bell peppers in olive oil. Watch the vegetables carefully for the edges to turn slightly brown, that’s how you know they are done. A slightly crisp edge means they hold more flavor.
2.    In a saucepan, combine the sautéed vegetables and the package of chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3.    Shred the rotisserie chicken (or left over chicken breast) and throw it into the pot. Toss in the rest of the ingredients, except for the tortillas. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to boil for about 25 minutes. If you wish, add some black beans to the mix.
4.    Carefully slice the tortillas into equal strips and place into the pot. (Some individuals prefer to fry the tortillas first. If you wish to do this, just cover the bottom of a pan in oil and lay the tortillas in one-by-one till they become crispy. After they are done, remove them and slice them as normal.) Remove the simmering soup from the heat. Now you can ration it out and add some garnish. Typically sour cream, cheese, and avocados are used, but feel free to use whatever sounds good to you.

Chicken tortilla soup is the definition of Mexican soul food. To make it as authentic as possible, use all fresh vegetables and add a bit of fresh cilantro to the mix. For some spice, add chili powder or a jalapeno. This dish is a truly unique and delectable one. Hopefully, you will enjoy it like so many others have.

Chicken Coconut Recipe

In modern age, all the youngsters are fond of chicken made dishes. That’s why, they are called chicken lovers. Whenever you visit a restaurant for dinner and lunch and ask for the menu, they offer you a card that consists of plenty of chicken headed cuisines. Usually, people do not like vegetables and lentils much. So, nothing much is left to eat except chicken. No doubt, chicken is healthy food and it is rich in proteins. It is considered one of those foods and dishes that can be cooked easily in no time. Sometimes, it happens, suddenly some guests visit you home without any prior notification and you do not have enough time to serve them some yummy and tasty dishes. In such a situation, chicken is the only thing that you can experiment with and can cook some delicious dishes in few minutes. You can surprise them with your great cooking skills. There are many ways and recipes to cook chicken. Obviously, if you will prepare chicken with same method every day, you will feel monotony and you will ask for different flavors and taste. You can cook soups, roasts and different kind of curries with the help of chicken.

Now, you can enjoy a new dish on each day. Chicken coconut is such a delightful dish that will make you addicted and you would like to have it time and again. Here’s the recipe of this creamy dish.
Ingredients:

1. 2 pound boneless chicken breast in two pieces
2. 1 teaspoon of garlic paste
3. Half teaspoon of cumin powder
4. 1 table spoon of vinegar
5. Olive oil 4 table spoons
6. Flour 1 table spoon
7. 2 cloves of chopped garlic
8. Properly minced ¾ cups of white onion
9. 1 cane of coconut milk
10. 1 red bell pepper
11. Salon Goya seasoning one packet

Preparation Method:

Firstly, you have to cut the chicken breasts in the form of thin pieces horizontally with the help of sharp knife. Then use olive oil and vinegar to soak the chicken slices properly. Put the chicken in a bowl, add garlic salt, half teaspoon of cumin powder and ground black pepper. It should be marinated for an hour or overnight.
Then put a frying pan on a medium flame. Place the marinated chicken in the pan and fry it and when one side gets golden brown, turn the other side. After this, take out the chicken in a plate and keep that plate on your kitchen’s shelf.

Now add red pepper, garlic and minced onion in the pan. Add some vegetables in Sazon Goya seasoning and mix it properly unless the vegetables are tender. Whip flour into coconut milk and stir it properly and add it in the frying pan. Now put the chicken in the pan and cover it with a lid. Its cooking time is only 15 minutes. Do not overcook the chicken. It will spoil the taste. You can serve this palatable chicken coconut with rice too.