Zulekha's Kitchen

Chicken In Creamy Sauce is a delicious , easy , quick and delectable appetizer . In fact in keto I have served as a main course and not as an appetizer , as its too filling.  When I started with keto Diet , I found over all recipes on net are not suitable for Indians. So I thought by updating a few recipes of mine , would really help Indians , that many variations can be done with Chicken and not just prepare the same menu everyday. In this Recipe Seasoned Chicken is stir fry in butter and then the gravy is cooked by adding directly to it . Its quick and less time consuming , but the taste is extraordinary . Do try it , here is my Recipe of Chicken In Creamy Sauce. INGREDIENTS :  1 skinless boneless chicken breast ( 250 gms)  150 gms full fat sour cream (approximately between 1/2 to 3/4 cup )  3 tbsp butter 3/4 cup spring onions( greens and bulbs both ) 1/8 tsp pepper powder   salt  METHOD :  Wash , clean and chop chicken breast piece int

Lemon Prawns are delectable and delicious whereas the taste is concerned . Not only the taste is lip smacking but the dish itself looks vibrant and appealing to the eyes.  I had this lemon prawns in one of the Restaurants and it just caught my eyes, the taste was simply delicious and so if the taste is tongue tickling then I have to try at home . In fact I have posted Lemon chicken too , some days back , a variation of this Recipe ( click here for the recipe ) . You may like it if you are chicken lover too. Without much ado , Here is my lip smacking recipe of Lemon Shrimps. INGREDIENTS : MARINATION : 300 -350 gms big prawns  1 tsp soya sauce 1/8 tsp pepper powder 1/4 tsp vinegar  green colour  (optional )  Salt OTHER INGREDIENTS : 2-3 tbsp butter  1 and half cup fresh coriander leaves  2 - 3 tbsp vinegar 3-4 tbsp soya sauce 2 tsp green sauce 1 small tsp sugar 2-3 tbsp lime juice 1 medium sized green capsicum 1  medium sized red

Prawns Tawa Masala/Pan Fried Prawns  is easy , lip smacking and soft with authentic flavor . In this Recipe of mine , prawns are just marinated with few ingredients and then pan fried on high flame until the prawns are cooked. As coming from machiwala background , we have a habit of cleaning them quickly , as I still remember before my marriage , dad or uncle's used to send 1-2 kg prawns every alternate day for cooking them in lunch . So had to shell out quickly as we had a joint family , and it was fun to do so . At times peeled ones were also been send home , as per their convenience . Coming back to Prawns Tawa Masala/Pan Fried Prawns , when you have unpeeled prawns , then please mind it while peeling it or you might hurt your fingers. Here is my Recipe of easy , peasy Prawns Tawa Masala / Pan fried prawns.  INGREDIENTS Two bowl fresh prawns ( peeled OR unpeeled ) 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 2 tsp red chilly powder coriander leaves for garnishing  salt o

Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken is a low carb basically an apt Recipe for Keto diet , but you can make this recipe even if you aren't on any diet. A lip smacking appetizer , in which the important ingredient is Peanut , well as the name says it all . You need to try this recipe to taste that delicious and tongue tickling Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken Drumsticks. Here is the recipe of Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken ...! INGREDIENTS :  1 kg chicken drumsticks   1/2 tsp red chilly powder  1 tsp onion powder  1/2 tsp ginger , finely crushed  2-3 cloves , finely crushed 2 tbsp reduced sodium soya sauce  1 tbsp apple cider vinegar  1/ 3 cup peanut butter ( creamy ) 1/8 tsp pepper powder  1/2 cup warm water 2 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil / coconut oil / butter clarified butter  1 tsp paprika powder  salt as per taste   METHOD :  In a food processor , add warm water , peanut butter , garlic and ginger and blend into a smooth paste. Pat dry chicken drumbsticks with

Tandoori Chicken is a delicious , easy and lip smacking appetizer , which is marinated in spices and curd and then grilled until thoroughly cooked. Tandoori Chicken is loved by all age group and is one of the famous appetizers. When you get to have your favourite tandoori Chicken during diet , then what better one can ask for ...! Here is my Keto Recipe of Tandoori Chicken , enjoy your diet with your favourite appetizer.   INGREDIENTS :  1 kg chicken leg pieces  FIRST MARINATION :  1 tsp red chilly powder 1 tbsp lemon juice  1 tsp olive oil  salt  SECOND MARINATION :  2 tbsp ginger garlic paste  1/2 tsp garam masala powder  1 tsp kashmir red chilly powder  1/4 tsp cumin powder 1/2 cup thick curd  1/2 tsp tikhala red chilly powder  salt as per taste olive oil  METHOD :  Clean , wash and pat dry the chicken leg pieces and make 4-5 slits in each pieces. In a large bowl add chicken legs and all the ingredients mentioned under " FIRST  MARINATION &q