The Cosmo Kitchen

Chicken Mughlai As I earlier mentioned in my blog, Shahi dishes emerged from the royal kitchens of Mughals and were strongly influenced by Persian and Turkish cuisine and culture. The complex cooking techniques with usage of rich and creamy sauces, elaborate spices, nuts and fruits gives Mughlai dishes a unique blend of aromas and flavours that is unparalleled and unmatched. One such classic recipe is the Chicken Mughlai which is not just delicious but also has unsurpassed flavours. The magic of fried onions, creamy cashew-almond paste and relatively simpler spices than other Mughlai dishes, this dish is unique in its own way. I have tried to keep it as simple as possible with lesser ingredients and simple spices available at home.             Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 30 mins Servings: 2-3 persons Ingredients: 500 gms chicken 1 cup thick curd 1 large onion sliced 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste 8-9 almonds 8-9 cashews 1 tbsp oil 2 tbsp ghee 1 tsp cumin powder 1

  Paneer Shahi Chaman My experiments with paneer don’t seem to end ever, because of the enormous love for it and also because it is my son’s all-time favourite. He would choose paneer over anything I bet! On our recent visit to a downtown restaurant, as usual, he ordered his favourite pick, that is paneer. Bored with the usual buttery, spicy flavours, this time he chose the subtle ‘Paneer Chaman’. Since he loved it to the core, I knew what was coming up next. Yes, precisely! The challenge of recreating it at home. While relishing every bite, I was also into absorbing each flavour in my mind because I knew the challenging part coming up 😀 😊 The following weekend, I tried and I was rated 10/10 by my biggest food critic! Mission accomplished! 😁 So here, I am sharing the recipe with you all. Hope you will like it too! Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Servings: 2-3 persons Ingredients: 250 gms paneer 1 large onion, chopped 8-10 split cashews 8-10 almonds 1 t