Friday 25 May 2018

Spicy Garlic Grilled Chicken




INGREDIENTS

1 whole chicken
2 tbsp veri peri sauce
2 tbsp garlic paste
2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
4 tbsp garlic and herbs spice
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tbsp mayonaise
3 tbsp masala
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp fine salt

METHOD
  • Preheat oven to 180° . clean chicken but leave the skin on, and cut in the centre to butterfly the chicken.. make a few incisions on the chicken
  • Mix all ingredients together forming a marinade
  • Marinate the chicken with marinade
  • place on oven tray and cover with foil
  • Grill in oven until chicken is cooked and is golden brown
* Best served with potato salad and roasted vegetables


Thursday 10 May 2018

Mutton Mince Curry




INGREDIENTS

1kg mutton mince
5 tablespoons oil
3 heaped tbsp masala
1 tsp jeera
2 cinnamon sticks
4 leaves mint
1 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
2 tsp breyani spice
 2 tbsp garam masala
1 onion chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas
4 tomatoes grated
4 potatoes cut into cubes
2 sprigs curry leaves
1/2 cup water
dhania for garnishing

METHOD


  • Heat oil in a pot and add onion , fry until golden brown
  • Add jeera, biryani spice, masala, turmeric, cinnamon sticks and the ginger & garlic paste
  • Mix well and add the mince 
  • Allow to cook for 10 minutes
  • Next add the garam masala , peas, tomato and potatoes
  • Add the salt, mint and curry leaves and mix well for all ingredients to incorporate
  • Allow to cook on low heat ,stirring occasionally for + - 45 minutes or until potatoes are cooked
  • The water can be added during the cooking process if curry starts getting too dry.
  • Garnish with dhania and serve with rice or bread