The Art of Cooking

Asvi · #**721** (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Spice

Dear God!
Those things are the scariest things you'll ever find in a kitchen. They mutate into funky looking fat little monsters with a lot of limbs

i threw it out..it was grossing me out..

heba · #**722** (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 04:30 PM

i want fettucinni alfredo with shrimp and brocoli

my parents are gone adn my sis isnt over, i had no choice but to cook. but it turned out DELISSSHHH

iTz_NoT_Me_iTzZu · #**723** (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 04:33 PM

I'm gonna make pineapple chicken

the_only_one · #**724** (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 04:37 PM

Salaams ladies,

I'll be cooking biryani for the first time EVER. I went to the local desi store to buy some of the ingredients. and i came back clueless with a 'shan mutton biryani mix'. the shopkeeper was a guy, all he knew that biryani had rice and ghosht in it. hahahah we were on same plate. both of us are clueless. usually when we crave for desi food, we eat out. so i wanna try something new.

i wanna make awesome biryani iA. i need some tips/special khandani/secret ingredients anyone can offer. or a special receipe of your own will be much appreciated.

EDIT: Thankyou onetspvanilla for sharing your tips.

the_only_one · #**725** (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ABCDGIRL

My first dinner party for 6 families:

Gosht biryani, raita, spicy fried chicken, and aloo and puri...and butterfinger dessert bars. We wantedto keep it simple as this was my first dinner party and alhamdullilah everyone loved the food.

i wannnnnnnt the receipe to ur biryani please

onetspvanilla · #**726** (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 07:33 PM

i made southern fried chicken today... it was heaven! with sauteed mustard greens w/garlic and mashed potatoes with sour cream and butter as sides. i've made fried chicken before, but the batter always fell off while frying and it was never crispy. then i found this recipe on allrecipes.com and made a few adjustments. it's tastes a lot like popeye's chicken, probably thanks to the double dredge in flour.

a few tips are:
- use chicken pieces with the skin on (obviously this ain't no diet food)
- soak the pieces in a pot filled with iced water and a lot of salt for 30-45 minutes before frying (brining)
- don't skimp on the oil while pan frying and don't crowd the pieces either
- if the oil is too hot, it's going to brown too quickly and burn on the outside and the inside will be bloody. cook on moderate heat and lower it a bit towards the end. this isn't a quick job, but the chicken is so good and moist, it'll be worth it.

ingredients for a 3lb whole chicken, cut up:
1 cup flour
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp italian herbs
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
one egg white with 1/4 cup water, mixed
1 quart of oil for frying

method:
mix the dry ingredients in a gallon ziplock bag and mix the egg whites and water in another bowl. dry the pieces of chicken, dredge the flour mixture in ziplock bag, shake off, dip in egg/water mixture, and again in flour mixture. wait till oil is hot and fry.

i fried them for 40 minutes total, 10 minutes on side side, and then flip and continue until it's been thoroughly cooked.

a quick pan gravy can be made by adding 3tbps of cooking oil, a little less than 3tbps of flour, and adding chicken stock and milk to desired consistency. salt & pepper to taste.

Asvi · #**727** (**permalink**) 02-25-2008, 08:40 PM

wow..that chicken be looking good

i made fried/baked chicken today too.
Instead of frying i thought i'd bake the chicken so its less fatty..but i put the temp. to 375 deg. for 40 mins.. but after the time ran out it was still not done and when i poked blood squirt out..ewww..i know.. so i was like wth?? i called up my mom for help !!! and she did. i love mommies

so after baking, i fried it and it was edible.

i'm deff. trying onetspvanilla's posted southern fried chicken. Thanks for sharing

Asvi · #**728** (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 07:33 AM

i'A today i'll be making buffalo chicken pizza and buffalo chicken pizza w/veggies.

the_only_one · #**729** (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Asvi

i'A today i'll be making buffalo chicken pizza and buffalo chicken pizza w/veggies.

mom made pizza today, the quickest way to make delicious pizza is use 'afghan naan' as your crust and top it off with your fav veggies and cheese. it is :yummy:

im abt to start my adventure with biryaniiiiiiiiii iA. i realized we're out of saffron, sour cream and its too cold outside. im leaving nowhere. so i'll stick with yogurt iA.

hijabihoodlum · #**730** (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by the_only_one

saffron,

i've never cooked with saffron; i know it gives lots of color, but does it also have a taste/smell that is significant?

Pushpa · #**731** (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ABCDGIRL

My first dinner party for 6 families:

Gosht biryani, raita, spicy fried chicken, and aloo and puri...and butterfinger dessert bars. We wantedto keep it simple as this was my first dinner party and alhamdullilah everyone loved the food.

LOL, you have the plastic tablecloth too!

the_only_one · #**732** (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 08:56 AM

a quick question...when am i suppose to add "curry meat" and rice together? the meat is not fully cook yet, al though rice is 3/4 tender?
answer: I made sure the meat was well cooked before i mix the rice and curry

EDIT: mA my parents lowed except i got some criticism from my mother about the slight mushness of the biryani and they all agreed on how superyummy it was.

thankyou islamican cooks

-things i can improve,

may be add some bayleaves+saffron for hot biryani looks

my mom got some mirchis, I am waiting for mirchi salan receipe. please and thankyou

onetspvanilla · #**733** (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hijabihoodlum

i've never cooked with saffron; i know it gives lots of color, but does it also have a taste/smell that is significant?

yesss!! real saffron a very nice, distinct smell, my scent-memory always relates it back to my nani's biryani and eid desserts. it's really yummy used in some western recipes too.

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Originally Posted by the_only_one

a quick question...when am i suppose to add "curry meat" and rice together? the meat is not fully cook yet, al though rice is 3/4 tender?
answer: I made sure the meat was well cooked before i mix the rice and curry

EDIT: mA my parents lowed except i got some criticism from my mother about the slight mushness of the biryani and they all agreed on how superyummy it was.

thankyou islamican cooks

-things i can improve,

may be add some bayleaves+saffron for hot biryani looks

my mom got some mirchis, I am waiting for mirchi salan receipe. please and thankyou

hey, glad it turned out good! the first time making biryani is always about a little bit of trial and error...the first time i made it, i was worried that it would be more like khichuri instead... and it was!

it was so hard to salvage. mA seemed like yours fared much better!

Asvi · #**734** (**permalink**) 02-26-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Asvi

i'A today i'll be making buffalo chicken pizza and buffalo chicken pizza w/veggies.

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Originally Posted by the_only_one

mom made pizza today, the quickest way to make delicious pizza is use 'afghan naan' as your crust and top it off with your fav veggies and cheese. it is :yummy:

I use boboli's pizza crust.

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Originally Posted by the_only_one

EDIT: mA my parents lowed except i got some criticism from my mother about the slight mushness of the biryani and they all agreed on how superyummy it was.

thankyou islamican cooks

-things i can improve,

may be add some bayleaves+saffron for hot biryani looks

my mom got some mirchis, I am waiting for mirchi salan receipe. please and thankyou

good stuff