Your tummy will thank you

The present pandemic is far from over. This means that we are still homebound so eating out is still a no no for many. SUNDAY PIONEER suggests these delicious winter recipes that you can whip up in your kitchen 

CRANBERRY LEMON RICE PILAF

Combining various flavours into one, this dish is delicious and colorful at the same time. The tangy Cranberries, zesty lemons and whole spices work extremely well to add to the richness of this dish.

Preparation time 15 minutes

Cook time 30 minutes

Serves 3-4

Method:

• Let’s start by heating ghee and oil together in a pan. Add all the dried whole spices and allow it to crackle for a few seconds. Add garlic and fry for a few seconds then add sliced onions and fry until they are golden brown.
• Now add green chillies, lemon zest, and cranberries, sauté for 2 minutes. Season with salt.
• Add rice and gently mix it in. Cook until all ingredients are mixed well.

Serve hot with any curries, tikka, or tandoori of your choice.

The aroma alone will be enough to bring the entire family on the table to enjoy this delicacy.

BURNT GARLIC SCHEZWAN FRIED RICE

Make burnt garlic schezwan fried rice with gram rice, green capsicum, beans, carrot, green chili, garlic, spring onion, refined oil, soya sauce, and  tomato ketchup.

Preparation time 15 minutes

Cook time 15 minutes

Serves 4-5

Method:

•                 Heat Olive Oil in a wok add chopped garlic saute till it is golden.
•                 Add green chilli and saute it for 20-30 seconds then add chopped carrot, capsicum, beans & stir fry it on high flame.
•                 Add Schezwan Sauce, Soya Sauce, Green Chilli Sauce, and toss for a minute. Add boiled rice correct the seasoning. Toss on high flame. Garnish it with chopped spring onion and serve with  Tomato Ketchup.

Enjoy your meal!

Chef's Tips: The key to good fried rice is the smoky flavour that you achieve by stir-frying the vegetables and rice at very high heat.

Variations: You can add Whole Corn Kernel for a healthy

CREAM STYLE CORN SOUP WITH CHICKEN BITS

The perfect blend of taste provided by delicious Cream Style Corn Soup and tender chicken bits, this appetiser is perfect to get you started.

Preparation time 15 minutes

Cook time 15 minutes

Serves 4-5

Method:

•                 To start off, melt some butter in a pan.
•                 Then add garlic and ginger and saute it until you can smell the aroma.
•                 Now add onions and saute until pink.
•                 Then, add chicken bits and increase the flame and saute for 2-3 minutes.
•                 Add chicken stock, lemon zest, and vinegar and wait as it comes to a boil.
•                 Reduce the flame and season with salt pepper and chilli flakes.
•                 Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
•                 Time to add our hero ingredient. Add cream style corn and mix.
•                 Cook until it is thick and creamy and looks yummy.

       Dish it out in serving bowls. Garnish it with flakes, cilantro and serve with toasted bread.

Courtesy : Del Monte