Grilled Achari Garlic Chicken

          These quick-fix yummy Chicken Drumsticks needs no intro. Liked by one and all, they can be dished out in no time for your loved ones. They can be served as a light meal along with some fresh salads / soup or as an appetizer with green chutney. They are no doubt a gourmet's delight. 

          These homemade grilled chicken are far better than any fried chicken. In this recipe I added some bottled mango pickle and gave a garlic flavour. I also made it a little mild and have not used any colour. You many make it spicy as per your choice. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 6 Chicken Drumsticks
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp. mustard oil
• 8-10 garlic cloves, ground / grated
• 1 tsp. Kashmiri red chili powder 
• 1-2 tbsp. pickle (I used mango pickle)
• oil / leftover marinade for basting

           Clean the chicken drumsticks and make cuts on them. Make a paste of garlic, red chili powder, pickle, oil and salt with little water.

          Smear this paste all over the chicken drumsticks and marinate for 5-6 hours or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

          Line a baking tray with foil and arrange the marinated chicken legs over it. Grill for 30-35 minutes by basting with oil / leftover marinade and flipping them halfway through.

           Garnish with coriander leaves and serve them hot with green chutney.

                     Marinate with all the spices for 5-6 hours / overnight in the refrigerator.

                        Line a baking tray with foil & arrange marinated chicken legs on it. 

                      Grill for 30-35 min. by basting with oil / leftover marinade & flipping
                      them halfway through.

                        Garnish with coriander leaves & serve them hot with green chutney.

Pan Grilled Paneer Sandwich

          Looking for some snacks that are quick, healthy and yummy? Then try these stuffed paneer sandwiches that are pan grilled to perfection. They are quite wholesome and can be prepared in a jiffy. Serve with any homemade chutney or tomato sauce. Enjoy them as snacks, breakfast, brunch, after-school snacks or as a lunch box meal. Choice is yours. 

• 10-12 slices of brown bread
• 1 potato, boiled & mashed
• 100 gms. paneer, mashed
• 2 tbsp. fried onions
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 4-5 tbsp. colored bell peppers, chopped
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp. chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• pinch of pepper powder
• butter as required
• tomato sauce as required

          In a bowl. mix together all the ingredients, except butter and tomato sauce. keep aside. 

          On one side of a bread apply some butter and on the other side some sauce. Place little of the mix on the side with sauce. Place another slice over it and fry on a grilled pan on both sides for 2-3 minutes. 

          Transfer to a serving plate. Make similar sandwiches with the remaining bread slices and paneer mix. 

          Serve along with tomato sauce / green chutney as breakfast / tea-time snack.

                      Mix together all the ingredients, except butter & tomato sauce.

On one side of a bread apply some butter.

                       On other side some sauce. Place some paneer mix on the sides with sauce. 

                  Place another slice over it & fry on a grilled pan on both sides for 2-3 min. 

                       Serve with tomato sauce / green chutney as breakfast / tea-time snack.