Layered casserole of Al Arabia Shawarma and Al Arabia vegetables, topped with sauce
INGREDIENTS
• Al Arabia Chicken Shawarma – 270gms
• Al Arabia Mixed Vegetables – 100gms
• 50gms capsicum
• 100gms boiled macaroni
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoon corn flour
• 200ml cooking cream
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 medium size tomato
• 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 green chilli
• 4 tablespoon ghee
• Salt as per taste
DIRECTIONS STEP 1 – SAUCE PREPARATION
• In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee and cumin seeds.
• Add corn flour and stir it for a while.
• Add cooking cream and half cup of water.
• Add ginger garlic paste, finely chopped green chilli, black pepper and salt. Then cook it for 2 minutes and the sauce is ready.
STEP 2 – MIX PREPARATION Add following to the pan containing sauce:
• Shallow fried Al Arabia Chicken Shawarma
• Al Arabia Mixed Vegetable
• Capsicum, boiled macaroni, 1 boiled egg white and tomato ketchup
•Cook this mix for 5 minutes at medium flame.
STEP 3 – BAKING
• In a baking pan, transfer the mix made in step 2.
• For dressing, put sliced tomato on the mix.
• Pour 3 stirred eggs on the mix; it must be distributed evenly.
• Pour 3 heated tablespoons of ghee on the mix.
• Bake it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.
Delicious Chicken Shawarma Pie is ready
Kheema: Indian Ground Meat with Peas
Total Time: 30 -35 min
Servings: 4
Keema (aka kheema or qeema) is a flavorful minced meat (beef or lamb) dish said to have originated in Persia but extremely popular in the Indian sub-continent. Other meats such as mutton, chicken or turkey can also be used in this recipe. Try this delicious version with matar or mutter (green peas). You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make.
INGREDIENTS
• Oil – 2 Tbsp
• Bay Leaf – 1
• Cinnamon Stick – 1 inch piece
• Black Cardamom – 1
• Green Cardamom – 2
• Whole Cloves – 2
• Onion – 1 large, finely chopped
• Ginger – 2 tsp, minced
• Garlic – 2 tsp, minced
• Green Chilies – to taste, finely chopped
• Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
• Red Chili Powder – to taste
• Salt – to taste
• Coriander Powder – 2 tsp
• Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
• Tomatoes – 2 large, pureed
• Ground (Minced) Meat – 1 pound, any variety
• Frozen Green Peas – 1/2 cup
• Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp
• Water – 1/2 cup or little more
• Cilantro – finely chopped for garnishing
DIRECTIONS
• Heat Oil in a medium non-stick pan on medium heat.
• Add Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Black Cardamom, Green Cardamom and Whole Cloves. Stir for 30 seconds.
• Add Onions and a little salt, mix well, cover and cook for about 15 minutes stirring frequently.
• Add Ginger and Garlic, mix well and cook uncovered for another 5 minutes until Onions turn brown and oil starts to separate from the mixture.
• Add Green Chilies and Tomatoes, mix well, cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Be sure to stir a few times in between.
• Remove cover and continue to cook until oil starts to separate from the mixture again.
• Add Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder and Cumin Powder. Mix well and switch off stove.
• Add the above Masala to a pressure cooker and add washed and drained ground meat. Mix well and cook until the color of the meat starts to change.
• Add water and salt, mix well, close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 1 whistle on medium heat.
• After the first whistle sounds, reduce the flame to a simmer and continue to cook for 20 minutes. More whistles may sound and that is OK.
• Remove pressure cooker from heat and allow the pressure to go down before opening the lid.
• Add Green Peas (cooked in the microwave for 1 minute with a little water) and Garam Masala and cook for 2-3 mintues.
• Garnish with fresh Cilantro.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Total Time: 30 -35 min
Servings: 4
“Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and then served in a tomato cream sauce. Serve with rice or warm pita bread."
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
DIRECTIONS
• In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. Stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat a grill for high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade. Grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute.
Season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Sticky Rice Burger
Total Time: 30 -35 min
Servings: 4
Layered casserole of Al Arabia Shawarma and Al Arabia vegetables, topped with sauce
INGREDIENTS
• 1 ¼ cups of raw Thai sticky rice (soaked for 3 hours prior to cooking)
• 4 Al Arabia burger patties
• Sauces as per choice.
DIRECTIONS
• Soaked 1 1/4 cups of raw Thai sticky rice for 3 hours in the morning (you kind of have to plan ahead).
• Steamed it (you must cook Thai sticky rice by steaming it with vapor; you cannot cook it in water) on the splatter guard
• While the rice was cooking, bring out your Al Arabia Burgers, 4 patties should do.
• When the rice was about 3/4 of the way cooked, Started pan-frying the burger patties. By the time the patties are cooked, the rice should be about ready.
• Form the sticky rice “buns” using your hands or the kitchen top surface and gently packing it down with the back of a damp spoon.
• Assemble the burgers, add your pick of sauces and wrap them in a parchment paper. Stick Rice Burgers are ready to be served right away.
Al Arabia Chicken Tikka Manchurian
Total Time: 20 -25 min
Servings: 4
"A simple and savory dish with an element of freshness delivered by the fragrant and flavorful cilantro. Serve immediately over white rice."
INGREDIENTS
• Al Arabia Chicken Tikka – 270gms
• 4 tablespoon corn flour
• 1 medium size – Chopped Onion
• Fresh Coriander Leaves – as per requirement
• 4 tablespoon cooking oil
• 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 4 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• 3 tablespoon soya sauce
• 2 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 green chilli
• Salt as per taste
DIRECTIONS
• Step 1 – Tikka Manchurian preparation
• Shallow fry Al Arabia Chicken Tikka pieces in a non-stick pan using 2 tablespoons of oil. Allow it to cool down.
• In a mixing bowl, add corn flour, ¼ cup water and salt.
• Add Chicken Tikka pieces to the mix and coat it evenly.
• Shallow fry coated Chicken Tikka pieces.
• Chicken Tikka Manchurian is ready
• Step 2 – Final preparation
• In a non-stick pan, fry finely chopped onion using 2 tablespoons of oil until golden brown.
• Add ginger garlic paste and chopped green chilli.
• Add soya sauce, vinegar and tomato ketchup.
• Cook this mix for 5 minutes at medium flame.
• Add Chicken Tikka Manchurian to the mix and cook it further for 5 minutes.
Serve it in a plate and sprinkle chopped coriander leaves.