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EASY YAKHNI CHICKEN BIRYANI

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INGREDIENTS: 1) 1/2 Kg Chicken small pieces 2) 300 gems Rice 3) 1 Teaspoon Fennel seeds 4) 2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder 5) 2 Onions Sliced 6) 3-4 Green Chilies 7) 1 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder 8) 3-4 Green Cardamom 9) 1 Black Cardamom 10) 3 - 4 Cloves 11) 1 Stick Cinnamon 12) 6-7 Whole;e black Pepper 13) 2 Star Anise 14) 1 Cup Water 15) 1 Teaspoon Jeera/Cummins Seeds 16) 1 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste 17) Salt to taste 18) 4 Tablespoon Clarified butter/Ghee PREPARATION TIME: 1 Hour HOW TO PREPARE: * Heat Butter in a pot and fry onions, and ginger garlic paste * Add Chicken and sauté for few minutes * Add Fennel seeds and coriander powder * Add whole spices when the chicken changes color * Add turmeric, salt, green chilies and water * In a separate pan, boil rice with star anise, cumin and salt * Drain the almost cooked rise and add a rice layer on top of chicken * Pour ghee on top of it and cover * Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until done * Mix and Serve Hot wi

COCONUT CRUNCH WITH ICECREAM AND STRAWBERRY SAUCE

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INGREDIENTS: 1) 500 gms Desiccated Coconut 2) 500 gms Sugar 3) 2-3 Elaichi\Cardomom 4) Vanilla ice cream 5) Strawberry sauce\ Chocolate sauce (market purchased) 6) 2 Tablespoon water 7) 1 Tablespoon lemon juice PREPARATION TIME: HOW TO PREPARE: * In a wok, dry roast the coconut till it turns golden color, keep aside to cool * In a pan add sugar and water and let it caramalize * Add lemon juice and mix well * Add roasted coconut and mix well * Take it off the stove and set it in a flat dish with 1-2" thickness * Cut with knife in a desired shape and let it set in refrigerator * Take it out before serving to get it into room temperature * Serve with a dollop of vanilla ice cream and strawberry sauce * Can also sprinkle some sliced nuts to decorate