MALAI CHICKEN
Ingredients
Chicken pieces
800 gms
Curds
1/2 cup
Lime
1
Green chillies
6-8
Ginger
3 cm
Coriander leaves
1/2 cup
Mint leaves
1/2 cup
Cloves
6
Cardamom
4
Cinnamon
2-3 pieces
Pepper
1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp
Cashewnuts (powdered)
3 tbsp
Malai
3 tbsp
Salt
To taste
Method
Crush together the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper. Grind into a paste the chillies, ginger, coriander, and mint leaves using
little water. Mix these with curds, lime juice, turmeric powder and salt. Pour this masala over the chicken pieces and marinate for 2-4
hours. Place the chicken with the marinade in the cooker pan. Press the switch to ‘Cooking’. When the chicken is cooked (about 20
minutes), add the cashew powder and malai. Switch off the cooker after 5 minutes.
PANeer VeGeTABLe MeDLeY
A tasty and nutritious dish, pleasing to the eye, totally free of oil and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Paneer
250 gms approx.
Carrots
250 gms
Mushrooms
200 gms
Capsicum
200 gms
(Use a combination of yellow red, and green if available)
Tomatoes
200 gms
Spring onions
1 cup, finely chopped
Green chillies
1 tbsp, finely chopped
Ginger
2 tsp, finely chopped
Coriander leaves
1/2 cup, chopped
Mint leaves
1/2 cup, chopped
Salt and lime juice
to taste
Dry roast and powder the following
red chillies
2-3
Pepper corns
1/2 tsp
Coriander seeds
1 tsp
Cumin seeds
1 tsp
Method
Slice paneer into thin rectangular slices. Chop carrots and mushrooms. Cut the capsicums into halves, remove the seeds and cut each
half into 4 wedges. Thinly slice the tomatoes. Blend the chopped ingredients with salt and the masala powder. Pour 2 cups of water in
the cooker pan of the cooker and press the switch to ‘Cooking / Steaming’. Line the base of the steamer with a piece of aluminium foil.
Arrange the paneer slices on it. Sprinkle with 1/5th of the masala mixture on top. Arrange carrots, capsicum, mushroom and a layer of
tomato, one over the other, sprinkle each layer with the masala mixture. Place the steamer in position and cover with the lid. Steam for
15-20 minutes. Mix lightly and sprinkle lime juice on top. Serve with rotis, chapattis, bread, ghee rice or pulao.
Important Note
These recipes are indicative of the versatility of thiis appliance. As you continue to use your cooker, we are sure you will gain a lot of
enjoyment from discovering new recipes that you can prepare. All the cooking times given in this recipe book are approximate and are
intended as a guide. Always check food regularly during preparation and adjust the cooking time to suit your personal taste.
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