Recipes / Discussions on cooking from Team-BHP Master Chefs

Nitin · 23rd January 2008, 21:54

hehehe.. hic.. hic.. I know what a hangover can do to typing..
Having said that,I need to mention something. My roomie & very good friend in Ohio,guy called Nandhu, is a very good cook. We used to have a superb time trying out all sorts of stuff,and ringing up a meal (5-6 items) for about 30 people who'd gate crash at our apt really wasn't a big deal.
We'd sometimes have a 'daaru' session starting at 2pm,going all the way until 11pm [ yeah..the good old days of grad school]. When this guy would get 'high' after all the booze, anything he made became 10 times more spicy than regular levels. Once he made some chicken tikka at 1am,and it was so spicy none of us could go past a piece or two of the chicken. And that was after gallons of whiskey,all downed on a cold winter's night.

govigov · 23rd January 2008, 23:21

ah! good old days of unltd daaru!

thanks for the heads up on the cheese omlette.. i thought i had to cook the omlette first and then grate cheese on top of it, fold it in half, and then turn it over!

Nitin · 24th January 2008, 01:56

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Originally Posted by govigov

ah! good old days of unltd daaru!

thanks for the heads up on the cheese omlette.. i thought i had to cook the omlette first and then grate cheese on top of it, fold it in half, and then turn it over!

Doing that will not give you a good taste of the cheese. All you need to do is melt the cheese,so its best to mix it in with the eggs. Even if you end up burning the outsides a bit,the inside portion of the omlette will taste good with the melted cheese.

vinaydas · 3rd February 2009, 19:50

love cooking actually can make barbecue's ,steaks(not that well need to perfect it though) ..even indian dishes like chicken curry,biriyani(^_^) and the good ol sambar.

kalpeshc · 4th February 2009, 12:01

Guys keep the omelette/pasta/maggi recipes flowing. These are ingredients easily available in the market and a layman can cook them without too much hassle.

I actually cook Maggi and mix it with cooked tomato/onion puree mixed with maggi pasta paste, red chilli powder, boiled peas/carrots and sprinkled heavily with oregano. A simple recipe but wholesome for dinner/lunch.

kuttapan · 5th February 2009, 02:40

Got over my kitchen phobia after coming to the US. Survival instincts have this ability of bringing the best in us. From a guy who could only make omlettes to save his life, I have become a half-decent cook, can cook veg items like Mushroom Masala, Mixed veg, Broccoli, Sambar, Dal tadka, Veg Stew, Egg Burji - also Fish fry and Chicken !! Need to try Prawns next.

Only cook when I am in the mood though - else Taco Bell to the rescue !!

mmmjgm · 5th February 2009, 03:48

The ultimate art of cooking a great omlette is that it has to be atleast 2 inches thick, the cheese should run out when one cuts the middle part of the omlette and it should be folded. !

cheers
M M

Nitin · 5th February 2009, 04:35

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Originally Posted by kuttapan

Got over my kitchen phobia after coming to the US. Survival instincts have this ability of bringing the best in us. From a guy who could only make omlettes to save his life, I have become a half-decent cook, can cook veg items like Mushroom Masala, Mixed veg, Broccoli, Sambar, Dal tadka, Veg Stew, Egg Burji - also Fish fry and Chicken !! Need to try Prawns next.

Only cook when I am in the mood though - else Taco Bell to the rescue !!

Cooking is actually much easier here in the US. With meat available cleaned and ready to go, prep time reduces greatly.
And if you enjoy a drink ( or 2 or more..), good music definitely compliments the joy of cooking!

extreme_torque · 5th February 2009, 08:51

I didnt 4 months back but after having lived in London for that time now I know and I know it too well

I am a vegeterian.

manikjeet · 5th February 2009, 09:04

Doing my HM from IHM Chandigarh so i do cooking everyday

i always wanted to be a cook

netchef · 5th February 2009, 09:38

Lots of hot and steamy and broiled and sauteed action here, I see. Great. LOVE food and anything that goes with it, so it's a pleasure to read the recipies (and banter). At least there's a vicarious joy in it for me, if nothing else.

Fact is I 'lost' the plot ages ago. Now, 'I'll be back'!

What I'd really like is a recipe for North Indian mutton curry: the genuine article. Anyone?

jango · 5th February 2009, 09:42

After moving into Bangalore, i was very much forced to learn to cook. Over a period of two years i have kind of mastered on few dishes but the learning still continues ....and not to mention its great time pass & fun !!

four_tire · 5th February 2009, 11:47

I love cooking.. Its my favourite .. Many a times i cook for my family (live in a joint family) and also when i go to the relatives place.

list of items i have cooked
Veg Items

1. Veg Palauo
2. Kesari bath (sweet upma), Upma (uppittu)
3. Masala dosa (including preparing batter, chutteny, mashed potato)
4. Lemon rice
5. Pumpkin sambar, yellow dal, rasam, raddish sambar
6. Chilli bajji, onion bajji, onion pakoda, finger chips
7. Bread, plain Cake, chocolate cake,
8. uddin vada
9. chapati, stuffed parota
10. rice
Non-veg
---------
1. Chicken biriyani (andhra style)
2. fish fry, fish curry (kerala style)
3. chicken curry, chillichicken
4. Mutton curry,
5. chuilli Prawns
6. Omlette, egg burgi, egg masala

hunt · 5th February 2009, 12:47

drive and cooking are pretty much common hobies going hand in glove in most of the folks.

well my style doing a proper hyd dum biryani with some katta on side and couple of feathers i have in barbeque .

shrimp, fish, lamb
chicken , here is my recent tryout for guys who love barbeque.
Chicken grill on skewers (it’s actually modified from teriyaki chicken)
1 kg boneless chicken strips /// preferable breast peaces ///
¼ cup teriyaki sause /// nilgiris ///
1 tbsp oil /// peanut oil///
1 teaspoon grated green ginger ( very fine) /// any ginger is fine ///
2 cloves garlic fine crushed
2 tbsp sherry or port wine /// chicken stock///
2 tbsp honey
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon five spice powder/// crushed red chillies,cinnamon,cardamom,salt,clove///
1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted/// cashewnuts,peanuts,sesame seeds finely chopped///
Prep: all the above except sesame seeds mix thoroughly and marinate the chicken preferable for overnight and barbeque them use the marinade to moist the barbeque and then sprinkle the sesame seeds at the end.
All in /// is my modifications
Enjoy your barbeque

agspins · 5th February 2009, 16:42

Had my first lessons of cooking from my mom around when i was in 10th,Now can cook a lot of stuff Indian,Chinese and Continental....though not many desserts apart from few cakes,Custards n Halwa's.....

23rd January 2008, 21:54	#136
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	hehehe.. hic.. hic.. I know what a hangover can do to typing.. Having said that,I need to mention something. My roomie & very good friend in Ohio,guy called Nandhu, is a very good cook. We used to have a superb time trying out all sorts of stuff,and ringing up a meal (5-6 items) for about 30 people who'd gate crash at our apt really wasn't a big deal. We'd sometimes have a 'daaru' session starting at 2pm,going all the way until 11pm [ yeah..the good old days of grad school]. When this guy would get 'high' after all the booze, anything he made became 10 times more spicy than regular levels. Once he made some chicken tikka at 1am,and it was so spicy none of us could go past a piece or two of the chicken. And that was after gallons of whiskey,all downed on a cold winter's night.
	() Thanks

23rd January 2008, 23:21	#137
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 1,103 Times View My Garage	ah! good old days of unltd daaru! thanks for the heads up on the cheese omlette.. i thought i had to cook the omlette first and then grate cheese on top of it, fold it in half, and then turn it over!
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3rd February 2009, 19:50	#139
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	love cooking actually can make barbecue's ,steaks(not that well need to perfect it though) ..even indian dishes like chicken curry,biriyani(^_^) and the good ol sambar.
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4th February 2009, 12:01	#140
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 538 Thanked: 141 Times	Guys keep the omelette/pasta/maggi recipes flowing. These are ingredients easily available in the market and a layman can cook them without too much hassle. I actually cook Maggi and mix it with cooked tomato/onion puree mixed with maggi pasta paste, red chilli powder, boiled peas/carrots and sprinkled heavily with oregano. A simple recipe but wholesome for dinner/lunch.
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 02:40	#141
kuttapan Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,155 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Got over my kitchen phobia after coming to the US. Survival instincts have this ability of bringing the best in us. From a guy who could only make omlettes to save his life, I have become a half-decent cook, can cook veg items like Mushroom Masala, Mixed veg, Broccoli, Sambar, Dal tadka, Veg Stew, Egg Burji - also Fish fry and Chicken !! Need to try Prawns next. Only cook when I am in the mood though - else Taco Bell to the rescue !!
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 03:48	#142
mmmjgm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BOM, PNQ, DXB Posts: 398 Thanked: 30 Times	The ultimate art of cooking a great omlette is that it has to be atleast 2 inches thick, the cheese should run out when one cuts the middle part of the omlette and it should be folded. ! cheers M M
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5th February 2009, 08:51	#144
extreme_torque Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,406 Thanked: 5,252 Times	I didnt 4 months back but after having lived in London for that time now I know and I know it too well I am a vegeterian.
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5th February 2009, 09:04	#145
manikjeet Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: chandigarh Posts: 1,618 Thanked: 295 Times View My Garage	Doing my HM from IHM Chandigarh so i do cooking everyday i always wanted to be a cook
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5th February 2009, 09:38	#146
netchef BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 953 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	Lots of hot and steamy and broiled and sauteed action here, I see. Great. LOVE food and anything that goes with it, so it's a pleasure to read the recipies (and banter). At least there's a vicarious joy in it for me, if nothing else. Fact is I 'lost' the plot ages ago. Now, 'I'll be back'! What I'd really like is a recipe for North Indian mutton curry: the genuine article. Anyone?
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 09:42	#147
jango BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York & kotayam Posts: 800 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	After moving into Bangalore, i was very much forced to learn to cook. Over a period of two years i have kind of mastered on few dishes but the learning still continues ....and not to mention its great time pass & fun !!
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 11:47	#148
four_tire BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 213 Thanked: 32 Times View My Garage	I love cooking.. Its my favourite .. Many a times i cook for my family (live in a joint family) and also when i go to the relatives place. list of items i have cooked Veg Items 1. Veg Palauo 2. Kesari bath (sweet upma), Upma (uppittu) 3. Masala dosa (including preparing batter, chutteny, mashed potato) 4. Lemon rice 5. Pumpkin sambar, yellow dal, rasam, raddish sambar 6. Chilli bajji, onion bajji, onion pakoda, finger chips 7. Bread, plain Cake, chocolate cake, 8. uddin vada 9. chapati, stuffed parota 10. rice Non-veg --------- 1. Chicken biriyani (andhra style) 2. fish fry, fish curry (kerala style) 3. chicken curry, chillichicken 4. Mutton curry, 5. chuilli Prawns 6. Omlette, egg burgi, egg masala
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 12:47	#149
hunt BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 46 Thanked: 0 Times	drive and cooking are pretty much common hobies going hand in glove in most of the folks. well my style doing a proper hyd dum biryani with some katta on side and couple of feathers i have in barbeque . shrimp, fish, lamb chicken , here is my recent tryout for guys who love barbeque. Chicken grill on skewers (it’s actually modified from teriyaki chicken) 1 kg boneless chicken strips /// preferable breast peaces /// ¼ cup teriyaki sause /// nilgiris /// 1 tbsp oil /// peanut oil/// 1 teaspoon grated green ginger ( very fine) /// any ginger is fine /// 2 cloves garlic fine crushed 2 tbsp sherry or port wine /// chicken stock/// 2 tbsp honey ¼ teaspoon sesame oil ¼ teaspoon five spice powder/// crushed red chillies,cinnamon,cardamom,salt,clove/// 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted/// cashewnuts,peanuts,sesame seeds finely chopped/// Prep: all the above except sesame seeds mix thoroughly and marinate the chicken preferable for overnight and barbeque them use the marinade to moist the barbeque and then sprinkle the sesame seeds at the end. All in /// is my modifications Enjoy your barbeque
	() Thanks

5th February 2009, 16:42	#150
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,660 Thanked: 523 Times View My Garage	Had my first lessons of cooking from my mom around when i was in 10th,Now can cook a lot of stuff Indian,Chinese and Continental....though not many desserts apart from few cakes,Custards n Halwa's.....
	() Thanks