Khoya mushroom

Khoya mushroom

Mushrooms enveloped in the creamy seduction of khoya..an unusual combination but one that totally works.

Ingredients

2 cup green peas, boiled

300 gms mushrooms, sliced

100 gms khoya

¼ cup cashews

¼ cup curd

1 tsp turmeric powder

 2 tsp Kashmiri reed chili powder

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala

Pinch of sugar

Salt to taste

Make a paste of

2 onions

2 tomatoes

5 garlic pods

Small piece of ginger

Make the paste using a little water if required.

Heat some oil. Fry the paste till the water evaporates. 

Add the spices, khoya, salt and sugar. Sauté well till the khoya is well mixed. 

Now add the mushrooms and peas. Sauté till the masala coats the mushrooms evenly. 

Add some water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about ten minutes. Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.

Chandi Korma

Chandi Korma

( A Sanjev Kapoor Recipe)

Ingredients

1 kg chicken

4 onions, sliced thin

1 tbsp ginger paste

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tbsp green chili paste

½ cup almonds, blanched and made into a paste

½ cup khoya, grated

1 cup yogurt

1 tbsp white pepper powder

¼ cup cream

1 tsp green cardamom powder

Almonds and pistachios for garnish

Sauté the onions till translucent. 

Add ginger, garlic and chilli paste. 

Add the almond paste, yogurt and grated khoya. Fry for 2-3 minutes. 

Add the chicken and cook on high heat for about 5 minutes. 

Sprinkle the white pepper powder. Season with salt. Cover and cook till the chicken is done. 

Add the cream, green cardamom powder and simmer for a few minutes. 

Serve garnished with almond and  pistachio slivers.