Delicious – Food Blog by Richard Harris Soans https://thelittlechefinme.com Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:48:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://i0.wp.com/thelittlechefinme.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/favicon.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Delicious – Food Blog by Richard Harris Soans https://thelittlechefinme.com 32 32 190301631 Red Thai Chicken Panang Curry https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/red-thai-chicken-panang-curry/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/red-thai-chicken-panang-curry/#respond Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:18:49 +0000 https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/green-chicken-thai-curry-copy/

Main Description.

Thai Red Curry

The base Thai red curry paste is traditionally made fresh with mortar and simple kitchen tools,  and it remains moist throughout the preparation process. The red coloring is  derived from dry red Chilies  Thai red curry pastes are readily available in super markets, which have a shelf life span for up to 2 years, Make sure you get a nice brand, which makes life easier.

 

 
 

Ingredients

  • 150 Gms Boneless Chicken Thighs (cut into bite sizes)

    2 Red Chilies 

    1 Tbsp Chopped onions.

    1 Tbsp Spoon Galangal (Thai) Ginger Chopped

    1 Tbsp Chopped Garlic 

    2 large Stalks of Lemon Grass roughly cut

    1 Tsp of Roughly Chopped Spring Onions

    5 Kaffir Lime Leaves

    salt to taste

    1/2 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper Powder

    1 Tbsp Fish Sauce

    2 Large Bowl of Coconut milk (add Coconut milk powder Mixed with hot water)

    100 Gms Mushrooms

    100 Gms Zucchini

    100 Gms Broccoli 

    3 Tbsp  Red Thai Curry Paste (Ready made)

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Instruction

  • 01

    In a Heated Frying Pan, add coconut oil, as soon as the oil is hot, add the Chicken pieces and fry them for two mins on high heat, add salt to taste and black peppers, move the chicken pieces on the one side of the pan.

  • 02

    In the same Pan, add Chopped onions and fry for 1 minute, add Ginger and Garlic, fry for 2 mins, Add the Broccolis, Zucchinis and Mushrooms and stir fry for 2 to 3 mins, add the Kafir lime leaves, Lemon Grass stalks, and cook them for 3 to 4 mins, add the Red Curry Paste, fry and mix for 1 min 

  • 03

    Add the  coconut milk and bring it to a boil, and keep mixing and make sure the lumps are not formed, cook for 3 to 4 mins max, add the red chilies and spring onions for garnishing, finally add the fish sauce and further cook for 2 mins.

Tips
  • Make sure you do not over cook the Chicken Thighs as they cook faster.

  • Use the Coconut Powder with hot water to make the coconut milk
  • Add any veggies of your choice
  • This Aromatic Red curry goes Very well with jasmine rice or any rice.
  • This is a Spicy dish, if any time you feel the dish is more spicy than you prefer, you can always mellow it down by using 1 cup of additional Coconut milk.
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Lamb Chops Easy & Simple https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/lamb-chops-easy-simple/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/lamb-chops-easy-simple/#respond Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:28:26 +0000 https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/green-chicken-thai-curry-copy/

Main Description.

Traditional lamb chops come from the rib, loin, sirloin and shoulder of the animal. Shoulder chops (also called blade and arm chops) require a shorter amount of cooking time than other cuts, making them an economical and flavorful choice for quick and easy meals.

 

After trying multiple recipes, thelittlechefinme has realized, its better not to complicate the lamb & its better to  keep it simple & easy, as lamb has its own Juicy Flavours, which should always be retained.

 
 

Ingredients

  • 400 Gms Lamb Chops per piece 100 gms   ( I have used Australian lamb here)

    1 whole Freshly Garlic Cloves Pod  Minced 

    2 Table spoons Freshly Crushed Black Peppers

    Salt to taste

    2 Tbsp Olive Oil

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Instruction

  • 01

     Always Marinate the Lamb with first salt to taste, brush a little bit of olive oil, Crushed Black Peppers, Freshly Ground Garlic Minced, apply on both the sides & Marinate for 15 Mins.

  • 02

    In a Heated Heavy bottom Grill Or Pan, add the olive oil, once the oil is heated,  Place the Lamb Chops, and fry it for 3 to 4 Mins, Each side.

  • 03

    Cook the Lamb for a total of 10 to 15 mins max & make sure to cook the side fat as well, for well done.

  • 04

    keep adding the crushed Black Peppers, over the lamb as most of the Black Peppers gets brushed away while frying.

Tips
  • Frying on a Pan with Grill Marks will give a good Grill Texture.

  • Use all the Ingredients Fresh
  • Do not Hesitate to put Salt & Peppers as it gets brushed away on the pan.
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Green Chicken Thai Curry https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/green-chicken-thai-curry/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/green-chicken-thai-curry/#respond Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:13:17 +0000 https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/mutton-paya-soup-copy/

Main Description.

As this is a Thai curry based on coconut milk and fresh Green chilies, the color comes out creamy mild green or, as this color is called in Thai, “sweet green”. Its ingredients are not exactly fixed.

it is believed that Green curry evolved during the reign of King Rama VI or Rama VII, between the years 1908-1926.

 
 

Ingredients

  • 250 Gms Boneless Chicken Thighs (cut into bite sizes)

    4 Green Chilies 

    1 Thumb size Ginger whole 

    1/2 Pod Garlic 

    2 large Stalks of Lemon Grass

    10 Stalks of Spring Onions

    7 Kaffir Lime Leaves

    1/2 Lime Juice

    1 Tbsp Crushed Coriander seeds

    1/2 Tbsp Cumin Seeds Powder

    salt to taste

    1/2 Tsp White Pepper Powder

    2 Tsps Fish Sauce

    1 Bunch of Fresh Coriander Leaves.

    1/2 Cup Water

    1 Large Bowl of Coconut milk (add Coconut milk powder Mixed with hot water)

    100 Gms Mushrooms

    100 Gms Zucchini

    100 Gms Broccoli 

    2 Tbsp Olive Oil

    1 Chicken Cube Mixed with little hot water (optional)

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Instruction

  • 01

    Add salt to taste & half of the white Crushed White Pepper mentioned in the ingredients section to the Boneless Chicken & Marinate for 10 Mins.

  • 02

    In a Mixer grinder add the green chilies, ginger, garlic. lemon grass, spring onions, kaffir lime leaves, lime juice, coriander powder, cumin powder, half of the pepper powder mentioned in the ingredients secton, salt to taste, fish sauce, fresh coriander leaves, little drinking water and grind it to a smooth paste

  • 03

    In a Heated pan. add the olive oil and open fry the chicken in batches 2 mins on each side, once it is cooked remove and keep aside.

  • 04

    In the same Pan used for chicken frying add the Green smooth paste, and fry for 3 to 4 mins, till all the raw smell disappears.

  • 05

    Add the Broccolis, Zucchinis and Mushrooms and stir fry for 2 mins, add the  coconut milk and bring it to a boil, add the fried Chicken pieces and chicken cube mixed with very little hot water further cook for 3 to 4 mins.

Tips
  • Make sure you do not over cook the Chicken Thighs as they cook faster.

  • Use the Coconut Powder with hot water to make the coconut milk
  • Add any veggies of your choice
  • This Aromatic Green curry goes Very well with jasmine rice.
  • If your would like, I have this video recipe on my  youtube  channel called  thelittlechefinme RHS
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Mutton Paya soup https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/mutton-paya-soup/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/mutton-paya-soup/#respond Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:59:44 +0000 https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/seared-sea-scallops-mushrooms-with-butter-garlic-sauce-copy-copy/

Main Description.

 

Paya is a traditional food from the Indian Subcontinent. It is served at various festivals and gatherings, or made for special guests. Paaya means ‘legs’ in Hindi. The main ingredients of the dish are the trotters ( goat, or sheep); cooked with various spices

Health Benefits

  • It is highly nutritious.  
  • It may protect the joints. 
  • It may help fight osteoarthritis. 
  • It may help reduce inflammation and heal the gut.
  • It may support weight loss.
 
 

Ingredients

  • Salt to taste

    4  Large Payas (trotters)

    1  Teaspoon Crushed Black  peppers

    1 Tablespoon Ghee

    1 Teaspoon Garlic Paste

    1 Teaspoon Ginger Julienne

    1 Small onion Sliced or Chopped

    1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric  powder

    1/2 Teaspoon Cumin powder

    1/2 Teaspoon Coriander powder

    1/2 Teaspoon Chili powder

    2 Green Chili slit

    Chopped Coriander (Garnish)

    1/2 Lime Juice

    2 Cloves

    1 Cinnamon stick

    2 Cardamon

    1/2 Teaspoon Pepper corns

    1 Litre drinking water

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Instruction

  • 01

    Add salt & Crushed Black Pepper to the Paya & Marinate for 15 Mins.

  • 02

    In a pressure cooker, add ghee, as soon as it melts, add Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves, Pepper Corns, bay leaf, fry for a minute, add the Garlic paste & Ginger Julienne, and further fry till the raw smell disappears.

  • 03

    Add the Onions and fry till Golden brown.

  • 04

    Add the Powders turmeric, red chili, coriander, cumin, Mix well & fry for 2 to 3 mins, add little water if the powders are burning,

  • 05

    Add the Payas & open fry for 5 mins on high heat, add the drinking water, Close the lid & allow it to cook on medium heat for 5 to 6 whistles, depending on the tenderness of the paya, you like.

  • 06

    Open the lid of the cooker & further cook for 5 to 7 mins, check the softness of the paya & adjust the consistency of the soup, squeeze the lime & garnish with chopped coriander & green chili slit.

Tips
  • Make sure when you cook your onions should be golden brown & not dark brown.

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Seared Sea Scallops & Mushrooms with butter Garlic Sauce https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/seared-sea-scallops-mushrooms-with-butter-garlic-sauce/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/seared-sea-scallops-mushrooms-with-butter-garlic-sauce/#respond Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:15:36 +0000 https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/pepperpork-cuts-porkloin-recipe-copy/

Main Description.

Scallops are shellfish that are highly prized for their delicate texture and taste.

these species are found 200 meters below the ocean, When cooked properly, like a quick sear in a hot pan, they are deliciously sweet and tender, needing very little fat or added flavor, Whether large sea scallops or small bay scallops, just a few scallops on a plate turn dinnertime into quite a delicacy.

Ingredients

  • 250 GMs Fresh Sea Scallops

    1/2  Teaspoon crushed Black or white pepper powder

    1/2  lime juice

    1 Tablespoon salted butter

    1/4 Teaspoon any herbs like thyme 

    1 Pinch of red Chilli flakes (optional)

    1 Teaspoon minced Garlic

    2 Tablespoon Olive oil

    Salt to taste

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Instruction

  • 01

     In a preheated Frying pan add the Olive oil and open fry the Scallops 5 to 6 mins till they get seared marks

  • 02

    Remove the scallops from the pan and keep it aside, in the same pan, add butter and chopped garlic and saute it for 2 mins,

  • 03

    Add the scallops back to the pan, add the crushed peppers and salt to taste, add lime juice mix well.

  • 04

    Finally add the herbs and the chilli flakes, and saute max one minute, and you are ready to seve.

Tips
  • Always use a Preheated  heav bottom pan for searing and frying ..

  • Sea Scallops have their own natural taste so keep the dish simple.

 

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Pepper Pork Cuts & Loin for Fancy Starter https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/pepperpork-cuts-porkloin-recipe/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/pepperpork-cuts-porkloin-recipe/#comments Sat, 15 May 2021 15:31:41 +0000 https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/king-fish-tawa-fry-copy/

Main Description.

I’m not sure, where this recipe originated from, but as far as I’m concerned, it definitely comes from Mangalore and that too the best from my Mother in laws Kitchen, so tried this, I’m very thankful to her for sharing this simple recipe with me, which if my favorite starter these days for weekends,

 

So tried making her recipe in RHS style….

Ingredients

  • 500 GMs Boneless Pork Belly Slices

    1/2  Teaspoon Turmeric Powder

    1 Teaspoon Garam masala powder

    1 Teaspoon Crushed Black Pepper Powder

     

    1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce

    1 Tablespoon White Vinegar 

    Salt to taste

  • Cooking Ingredients

    2 Small Size Diced Onions 

    1 Cup drinking Water

    1 Teaspoon Sugar

    1 whole pod Garlic sliced or medium chopped

    3 Slit Green Chilies

    1l2 Teaspoon Ginger finely chopped

    1 Tablespoon Finely chopped Coriander Finely chopped

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Instructions

  • 01

     In a Frying pan add the Pork pieces and open fry it for approximately 10 mins, with no oil, the pork will fry on its own fat, remove & keep the pork pieces aside, in the same pan with the released fat or oil, add the Diced onions, garlic, ginger and fry for 3 to 5 mins.

     

  • 02

    Add the turmeric powder, Black pepper powder, Garam masala powder, and mix the powders well and roast for 2 mins.

  • 03

    Add the vinegar and Slit chilli, further cook for 10 mins and Garnish it with handful of Chopped coriander

  • 04

    Bring the fried pork pieces back to the pan, Add the soy sauce and sugar (optional) Mix well and add water, Close the lid , Cover and cook for 15 mins, add the finely chopped corianders for garnishing, Ready to serve.

Tips
  • Always use a Heavy bottom pan for frying the Pork lion..

  • Always Bring The Pork Lion in Room Temperature before cooking.

For the pork Loin approximately 200 to 250 GMs per piece, rub the half of the below mentioned ingredients like salt to taste first, Soy Sauce, Black Pepper, crushed fresh garlic, little Garlic powder, as per the quantity and open fry it in olive oil in a nice heavy bottom Pan with Grill marks, total cooking time will be 20 To 25 mins.

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King Fish Tawa Fry https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/king-fish-tawa-fry/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/king-fish-tawa-fry/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:23:03 +0000 https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/egg-chicken-fried-rice-copy/

Main Description.

Kingfish is the fish which is absolutely suitable for a King’s table with very little thorns and a very clean fish, that’s where I believe the name comes from KING FISH.

It falls under the perfect Category for Fish Steaks and the texture of this fish is much softer and has a very refined taste compared to other steak fishes.

Marination Ingredients

  • 350 GMs King Fish Steak

    3/4 th Teaspoon Garlic Paste

    1/2 Teaspoon Ginger Paste

    1 Tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder

    1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder

    1 Tablespoon Lime Juice

    1 Tablespoon White Vinegar

    Salt to taste

  • Cooking Ingredients

    2 Tablespoons Coconut oil

    1 Tablespoon Curry Leaves

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Instructions

  • 01

    In a preheated Heavy bottom pan, add oil, as soon as the pan the oil is hot enough.

  • 02

    Place the fish and open fry it for 7 mins on each side, until it is fully cooked, sprinkle some curry leaves just before you off the flame.

Tips
  • Always use a Heavy bottom pan for frying the fish..

  • Use coconut oil for frying as it is a healthier option and gives great flavours.

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Chicken Chilli https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/chicken-chilly/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/chicken-chilly/#respond Sun, 04 Apr 2021 12:15:45 +0000 https://becipe.frenify.net/1/?post_type=becipe-recipe&p=64

Ingredients

  • Marination

    250 GMs boneless chicken thighs

    250 GMs boneless chicken breasts

    Add ½  a teaspoon salt 

    Add 1 teaspoon  crushed black pepper

    Add 1 tablespoon white Vinegar

    Add 2 tablespoon of dark soy sauce

    1 tablespoon  Garlic chopped

    Add 2 Chillies finely chopped

    1 whole Egg

    Mix well and Marinate for at least 15 mins

  • Batter Coating Ingredients

    In the marinated chicken bowl

    Add 3 Tablespoons of all purposeflour

    Add 2 Tablespoons of corn flour

    1 Tablespoon of rice flour

    1/4 Teaspoon of baking soda

    Mix well, add little water for consistency, and deep

    fry the chicken for 5 to 7 mins Max.

  • Cooking Ingredients

    2 Tablespoons Tomato sauce

    2 Tablespoons oil

    1 Tablespoon Garlic Roughly Chopped

    1 Teaspoon Ginger Finely Chopped

    1 Small Capsicum diced

    2 Slit Green Chilies

    1 Cup Water

    2 Tablespoons dark soy Sauce

    1 Teaspoon White vinegar

    1 Teaspoon sugar

    1 Maggi cube optional 

    3 Tablespoons Corn Starch Slurry 

    1 Tablespoon spring onions.

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Preparation

  • 01

    In a Large Wok, add oil, as soon as the Wok is very Hot,

    Add Chopped garlic and Ginger and sauté it for a minute, add diced Capsicums, green chillies, and continue to sauté it for another 2 mins,

  • 02

    Add one cup water, as soon as the water begins to boil, Add soy sauce, White vinegar, tomato ketchup, and sugar,

    Mix well, in a small bowl mix one cube Maggi Chicken stock (optional) with hot water and add it to the wok,

  • 03

    Add the fried Chicken and sauté it for two mins and finally add one table spoon of Corn starch mixed with two table spoon of water in a bowl add it to the gravy for consistency,

    Garnish with some cut spring onions.

Tips
  • Chinese cooking is Generally on High heat
  • Use a thin wok always for Chinese cooking
  • Use garlic and chillies for marination as the flavours will be right below the coating
  • Add a lot of love ❤ always
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Mongolian Beef Chilli https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/mangolian-beef-chilly/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/mangolian-beef-chilly/#respond Sun, 04 Apr 2021 05:28:01 +0000 https://becipe.frenify.net/1/?post_type=becipe-recipe&p=153

Main Description.

Mongolian beef is a dish served in Chinese restaurants consisting of sliced beef, typically flank steak, usually made with onions. The beef is commonly paired with mixed vegetables and is often not spicy. The dish is often served over steamed rice.

Ingredients

  • Marination Ingredients

    500 GMs Beef thin sliced

    1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

    2 teaspoon black pepper

    2 tablespoon cornstarch

    Marinate for half an hour

    Deep fry or shallow fry 5 to 6 mins

  • Sauce Ingredients

    1 tablespoon oil

    1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped

    1 teaspoon ginger chopped

    1 diced capsicum

    1 tablespoon spring onions

    3 green chilies (slit)

    1 tablespoon vinegar

    1 tablespoon dark soy sauce

    1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)

    1 beef cube stock (optional)

    1 teaspoon sugar

    1 tablespoon cornstarch 

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Instructions

  • 01

    Add oil in a heated wok, add ginger and garlic, fry for one minute, add diced capsicum, spring onions, green chilies, sauté max 1 to 2 minute.

  • 02

    Add vinegar, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (optional) add half cup water or one beef cube stock (optional but tastes much better) let it boil

  • 03

    Add sugar, add the fried beef, stir 2 mins max. 

  • 04

    Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 4 teaspoon of water, add it to the gravy, add little extra spring onions if required for garnishing.

Tips
  • Try to use premium sauces
  • Always while adding corn starch, add little slurry and stir, as little as one tablespoon each and stir, this will give u an upper hand on the gravy consistency
  • Choose beef with at least 20 percent fat
  • Always cut ginger and garlic freshly, just before cooking, do not store as it loses its flavours
  • Soy sauce has salt generally, so check salt as per taste.
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Chicken Tikka Masala https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/chicken-tikka-masala/ https://thelittlechefinme.com/myrecipe/chicken-tikka-masala/#respond Thu, 01 Apr 2021 06:24:44 +0000 https://becipe.frenify.net/1/?post_type=becipe-recipe&p=90

Main Description.

Chicken tikka masala is a dish consisting of roasted marinated chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in spiced curry sauce. The curry is usually creamy and orange-colored. There are differing theories regarding the geographic origin of the dish, broadly split between those attributing it to cooks from South Asia living in Great Britain, and those that view it as being created on the Indian subcontinent. The dish is offered at restaurants around the world.

Ingredients

  • Marination

    750 gms chicken with bone or boneless

    Salt to taste

    1 Tablespoon Garlic paste

    1 Teaspoon Ginger paste

    1 Tablespoon Red chili powder

    1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric powder

    1 Tablespoon Garam masala

    1/2 Tablespoon Cumin powder

    4 Tablespoon Curd

    Mix and marinate it for 30 mins at least.

  • Cooking Ingredients

    2 Tablespoons Butter

    1 Large Chopped Onion

    1 Teaspoon Ginger Paste

    1 Teaspoon Garlic Paste

    1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder

    1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder

    1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder

    1 Teaspoon Garam Masala 

    4 Tablespoons Tomato Paste (Readymade)

    1 Tablespoon Red Kashmiri Chili powder

    7 Tablespoons Fresh Cream

    1 Tablespoon Coriander Chopped

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Instructions

  • 01

    In a Frying pan add sufficient oil for shallow frying the marinated chicken up to 10 mins, After the chicken is fried in the same pan add butter, allow it to melt, add onions, sauté it for seven mins till it turns golden brown.

  • 02

    Add Ginger Garlic paste, sauté for two mins, add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, Garam masala, roast it for two to three mins max

  • 03

    Add readymade tomato paste and Kashmiri red chili powder, fry it for at least six to seven mins, add little water if required, add salt to taste, add fresh cream, depending on the consistency and creamy taste u would prefer, add the fried chicken, mix well and sauté for max two mins, add freshly cut coriander for garnishing.

Tips
  • Always first add salt to the chicken while marinating, it plays a very important role in brining and seasoning.
  • Adjust the cream accordingly depending on the consistency of the gravy.
  • Using Charcoal smoke (optional) gives an amazing restaurant flavor in such thick gravies.

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