Shahi Garam Masala

 Shahi Garam Masala 

Procedure:

In a pan add 1 tbsp coriander seeds.Roast them lightly. 

Remove and keep aside.

In a same pan add 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds, 1 tbsp Cumin seeds,

1/2 tbsp Black cumin seeds. Roast them lightly and keep aside to cool.

In a same pan add 2 Bay leaves ,3 Dry red chilies, 1 stone flower, 2 mace, 4 cinnamon sticks,1 star anise, 8 cloves , 1 black cardamom,1/2 nutmeg,1/2tsp Black peppercorn,1 tsp salt.

Roast them until fragrant .

Remove and combine them all and let them cool down

 properly .

In a blender make fine powder.

Store it in an airtight container.

Kalonji Fish Curry

 Kalonji Fish Curry...

Ingredients:

Rui Mach 6 piece 

Potato 2 ( sliced)

Tomato 2 chopped 

Nigella seeds 1/2 tsp

Green chill 3-4

Dry Red Chili 2

Grated Ginger  1tbsp

Turmeric Powder 1 tsp

Kashmiri Red chili Powder 1 tsp

Cumin powder 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Mustard oil

Salt

Chopped Coriander leaves

Procedure:

Marinate the fish pieces and potatoes with salt and Turmeric powder.

Keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the pieces till golden brown.

Remove and keep aside.

In a same oil fry the potatoes for 3-4 minutes.

Remove and keep aside.

In a same oil add Nigella seeds and dry red chilies.

Sauté for 30 seconds.

Add grated Ginger and sauté for another 30 seconds.

Add all the powder spices. Sprinkle some water and mix well. Don’t burn the spices.( low flame)

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes becomes mushy.

Add Salt to taste.

Add fried potatoes and mix well.

Add 1 cup warm water. Mix well. Cover the lid and cook until the potatoes are nicely done.(medium flame)

Add fish pieces, green chilies,and mix again.

Cover the lid cook for 7-8 minutes (medium flame)

Once done, sprinkle coriander leaves and switch off the flame.

Serve with plain rice.

Masoor Daal with curry leaves

 Masoor Daal with Curry Leaves...

Ingredients:

Masoor Daal 1 cup

Black Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Dry Red chili 2-3

Curry Leaves 10-12

Finely chopped ginger 1/2 tsp

Tomato 2 chopped 

Turmeric Powder 1 tsp

Mustard oil

Salt

Procedure:

Rinse lentils and drain it.

Add salt , Turmeric powder and bring to a boil with 4 

cups water.Cook until very soft.

Heat mustard oil add Black Mustard seeds, Dry red chili and curry leaves. Saute for 30 seconds.

Now add chopped ginger and sauté for another 30 seconds.

Add chopped tomatoes . Cook until tomatoes soften.

Stir occasionally.

Now add daal to it. You can add little warm water

Until you get  the desired consistency.

Serve with plain rice .