Amritsari Pedewali Lassi - Your favourite summer drink made even better

I have been hearing and seeing so many pictures of Amritsari food on various food groups that I had to do some research. The Kulchas, the choley, the mithais, o my god the list is endless. I am not even thinking of the awesome non vegetarian spread you get there. But one such item that caught my fancy is the Pedewali lassi. Google didn't have extensive information on it but I chanced upon some recipes. Its super easy to make ( assuming this is an authentic recipe ) and its delicious. So when KFB announced their Summer Cooler event I jumped in to make some Amritsari Pedewali Lassi.God willing I will make a trip to Amritsar soon, till then I am treating myself to this yummy goodness.

 

Ingredients:

 

Curd/yogurt - 2 cups

 

Malai peda / Khoya - 5-6 nos

 

Vanilla icecream - 1 scoop - my own addition as I thought it would add to the taste.

 

Sugar - 1 tbsp. - optional

 

Ice cubes - a few - optional

 

Crushed pistachios- a handful for garnish

 

Saffron strands - a few - optional

 

Method:

 

Just put everything in a blender except the pista and churn till frothy.

 

Serve chilled garnished with some crushed pistachios.

 

 

 

                               I am sending this recipe to the KFB Summer Cooler Event

 

Tandoori Chicken - The super easy version

 

There will be days inyour life when no matter how much you enjoy cooking and say its a therapy for you..the very thought of cooking will give you the jitters. Happens to me many times too often. Nevertheless you still want something yummy, something comforting and take aways are not an option either. What does one do?! Make this super easy version of Oven Grilled Tandoori Chicken. Ever since I have been on the  healthy eating path, tandoori chicken has been my faithful companion. Everytime in doubt, a piece of well grilled succulent juicy chicken makes me happy. And the bong in me just needs a bit of rice and daal along and I am good to go. The only effort in this dish is the marination that can be done even a day ahead. The marinated chicken can be frozen too for upto a week.

 

Ingredients:

Chicken drumsticks - 8-10 pieces

Hung curd - 2 tbsp.

Lime juice - 1 tbsp.

Salt - to taste

Ginger - garlic paste - 1 tbsp

Kashmiri red chilli powder  - 1 tbsp.

Garam masala powder - 1 tbsp.

Gram flour/Besan  - 1 tsp

Mustard oil - 1 tbsp.

Butter/oil - for basting

Method:
 Wash and dry the chicken drumsticks. Make small gashes all over. Marinate with salt and lime juice and keep aside for 15 mins.

In a bowl, mix together the curd, ginger-garlic paste,kashmiri red chili powder,garam masala powder, gram flour and mustard oil.

Add the chicken pieces and coat each of the piece well with the marinade. Cover the bowl with a cling film and keep in the refrigerator for atleast 2 hours or more.

Line a baking tray with foil paper. Place the chicken pieces and grill in a preheated oven at 250 degree centigrade.

Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce and a side of mint chutney and onion rings.