Garlic-Pepper Chicken

This is one of the most easiest dish i have made thus far. It requires simple ingredients and it does not require effort-but it mouthwatering...delicious.

Lets get right into to it..

Ingredients:

15 pieces of skinless chicken (drumstick & thighs)

8 tbsp unsalted butter

5 tbsp grated ginger

4 tsp freshly ground pepper

2 tbsp lemon juice

4-5 seeds whole peppercorn

Salt to taste

Chopped cilantro for garnish

Method:

In a pan, heat butter on medium heat and add ginger. Once the butter & garlic starts to simmer add chicken (be careful not to burn the butter), followed by ground pepper, and salt.

Let this cook for 5 minutes on high heat until the  chicken changes color. Then turn the heat to medium-low and cover the pan. Cook for 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is tender. Let this cook for 5 minutes on high heat until the  

Remove the lid and cook on high heat again, add the lemon juice. Cook until the chicken is dry.

Garnish with cilantro and coarsely pounded whole peppercorn.

Nan Khatai

Nan khatai are Indian version of shortbread cookies. I remember my mom use to make it all the time when I was little, so when she forwarded me the recipe I had to give it a try. There are different versions of the nan khatai, this recipe is simple and easy to make, no fuss. Theses are perfect for an afternoon tea (chai).

Prep time: ~ 20 minutes
Makes: 30

Ingredients:

2.5 cups All Purpose Flour
1 cup margarine
1 cup powder sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup of soji
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp rose essence

For the decoration
orange food color

Method:

Using a hand blender mix margarine and sugar together. Then add an egg and blend. Once the mixture is smooth add rest of the ingredients and blend.

Once all the ingredients are uniformed, knead for few minutes. Then in a baking tray, make medium size balls (rolling evenly in your palm and slightly flattening).

For the decoration, take orange food color and add little bit of water-just enough to make a watery paste. Using your ring take a little bit of color and slightly press on top.

Preheat oven at 350, for approximately 15 minutes or until golden. Once done let it cool before storing.

That's it!