Mutton Semiya - Ramzan Special

Mutton Semiya  is one of the famous dish,which muslims prepare during ramzaan.My friend Ayeesha,gave me the recipe .We thoroughly enjoyed this dish.This resembles biriyani,but in semiya texture.My h was sceptic about the taste,at first look.After finishing two bowls,he was addicted to its taste.Give it a try.U will love it.

Ingredients:

0.Vermicelli           -            2 cups

1.Onion                  -            1

2.Tomato                -             1

3.Green chillies      -             2

4.Mint leaves          -            a hand full

5.Coriander leaves  -           a handfull

For pressre cooking:

1.Mutton                 -           300 gms

2.G&G paste           -           1/2 tsp

3.Chilli pwdr          -            1/2 tsp

4.Turmeric pwdr     -            a pinch

5.Cinnamon,cloves  -             2 of each

For tempering:

1.Cinnamon             -          half an inch

2.Cloves                  -          3 to 4

3.Fennel seeds         -          1/2 tsp

Method:

* Pressure cook the ingredients under "for pressure cooking" for 3 whistles .

* Take a pan,add oil and splutter with the tempering ingredients.

* Saute the onion ,green chillies and scald in well.

* Now add the tomato and saute , till it oozes out oil.

* Now add the cooked mutton and mix it with mint and coriander leaves.

* Add 4 cups of  mutton broth and bring it to boil.

* Now add the fried semiya and cover it.

* Turn the stove to medium and cook the semiya ,stirring in between.

* Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes:

* Some vermicellis brand wont need 4 cups of broth.Then u can add 3 1/2 cup  broth.

* Dont forget to roast the semiya,if not bitiyani would become soggy.

* We can even try with chicken or shrimp.But the mutton gives extra ordinary taste.

Krishna Jeyanthi Special - Diamond Chips

Its been 3 months.since I blogged .I had my in laws visit and some health issues,these restrained me from blogging .My friends were asking me to return back soon.I shud mention here, about my beloved friends,who enquired about my absence.I owe to them a lot.Thank u friends for ur continous support.And I promise u that,I will be regularly posting,blog hopping.Here I am ,with a festival recipe.This is my MIL's recipe.She prepared it and bought it  from India .Its foolproof recipe.Give it a try.

Recipe source: MIL

Ingredients:

1.Maida                  -         2 cups

2.Powdered sugar  -          1 1/2 cups

3.Salt                      -          1 tsp

4.Baking soda         -          a pinch

5.Ghee                    -           1 tbsp

6.water                    -           1/4 cup (or as needed)

Method:

* Take a pan ,add ghee and roast the maida flour.Roast it untill we have a  nice aroma.

* Add the roasted maida flour,powdered sugar,salt and baking soda in a mixing bowl.Mix them well.

* Form a soft dough ,by sprinkling water .

* Rest the dough for an hour.Keep it tightly  covered.

* Divide the dough into equal sized balls.

* Using a rolling pin roll it into  thin rotis.Leave the rotis to dry for 10 mins.

* Cut the rotis into diamonds and fry  till it turns into golden brown biscuits.

* Wipe off the excess oil and store in a air tight container.

Notes:

Sugar level depends on individuals taste.If u want the diamond biscuits to be less sweet ,then u can add 1 cup of powdered sugar ,instead of  1 1/2 cups.Keep in mind,powdered sugar differs from sugar in quantity.Fry the chips in medium heat,as there are chanced for the chips to get brown soon.

Sending this to Bookmarked Recipes event hoted by Priya and Aipi