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[shradha]

It is frustrating.......it's like I am hanging in between...........

I generally make a curry with steamed rice....... As you too love spicy food....I shall give you a dry chicken fry....... Lets begin with something simple....

Chicken - with bones...medium cut 1/2 kg

Onions- 1 large or 2 medium...cut long thin strips not round..Don't chop....

Garlic and ginger paste- one spoon together

4 green chillies- you can reduce....as your taste...I like it hot and spicy.

Capsicum- whatever you get.....green one is a must- cut in long thin strips

Spices-

Bay leaves - 2, cloves- 5, green cardamom- 5, cinnamon - 1 piece

Soya sauce, vinegar,Worcester sauce/ Worcestershire sauce ,1 large lime.....

 

[Steph32]

Shradha- I don't know if they ship to India, but I got all my Ov and hcg test strips from www.early-pregnancy-tests.com ... very cheap.

 

[shradha]

You need to marinate the chicken for about 5 hours before cooking......

Marination- take a bowl add chicken, salt ( as per your taste), ginger garlic paste, all the sauces including vinegar 1 tb spoon each, and 3 tb spoons of garam masala...... ( if you don't get the packet , then you can make it at home.... You need to just warm the spices and grind into powder. Spices are - 2 bay leaves, 1 cinnamon, 5 cardamom , 4 cloves,2 nutmeg, 1 1/2 tb spoon of coriander seeds, 1 tb spoon of funnel seeds, 1 tb spoon of cumin seeds)

 

[shradha]

Take a thick bottom pan
Put generous amount of oil........I know you all are health conscious.....so you can use oil as you want.....oil can be any.....I use refined sunflower oil.....
When oil is hot add the whole spices( bay leaves, cinnamon,cardamom,cloves) don't let the spices get burnt.....immediately add in sliced onions and green chillies( make slits). Keep frying. After the onions have become Pink in color...you can add in the chicken...... Close the lid let it cook in low fire....... But you must keep turning the chicken or else it may stick at the bottom....after every 5 mins.....when the chicken is almost 90% done add the peppers and lime juice......check for salt..... Again mix well close lid....your dish is ready..... The chicken will cook in it's own water ....so no need to add water..... I love adding coriander leaves a lot ......it adds a lot of flavor......and gives nice color to the dish....

 

[shradha]

Ok..everyone I shall call it a day.....it's 2.10 am..... Feeling sleepy.....good night

 

[shradha]

Steph - thanks for the site...yes will enquire ...... So you too love spicy food like me......

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies!

Shradha- thanks for the recipe, I will have totgather all the spices and try it out Sounds awesome btw!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies!

Shradha- thanks for the recipe, I will have totgather all the spices and try it out Sounds awesome btw!

I tried to click the "thank you" at the bottom of your post but darn bnb kept redirecting me saying I had no business at this site and bla bla because I am a newcomer! I have been posting on here since November of last year! I have, like, almost 1300 posts! Calling me a newby lol

 

[Grey Eyes]

My little 3 year old just came in the house pulling at her hair-tie..she asked me to take it out and I reached over to do so and she gave it a hard yank and her beautiful little curl just broke loose I am very sad now....I showed dh and he was shocked then made me feel worse because he said I could not fix her hair anymore like braid it or pony tail or anything because it "must be bad for hair". I argued of course, and got angry and told him he was wrong, then he said it must have broke because I wasn't properly giving them their vitamins Seriously?!! I know he was just trying to figure out why, etc, but it broke because she kept pulling and yanking at it, God knows how long outside doing that before she finally came to have me take out the hair tie. I don't use chemical on their hair, just gentle shampoo/conditioner and a detangler once a day. And the hair ties are non-metallic--just really soft like scrunchies.

So anyway, now I am very upset at dh for trying to make such a huge deal out of it and basically calling me a bad mom. Maybe I am just hormonal but not ina very good mood at this point

 

[Steph32]

Wait, when you say her "hair curl" you mean her actual hair came out? Or the hair tie broke? Sorry, being a boys mom I am obviously a bit ignorant when it comes to girl stuff... Sorry he made you feel bad about it... doesn't sound like anyone's fault! But I understand how when upset it's easy to place the blame... I do that a lot with DH and vice versa. One time (recently) I noticed my dh had bought the wrong supplement for Nicholas only after he had started giving it to him (it was the adult and not the child version) and I was so mad, but even though it came mostly out of worry that Nicholas had been taking it for at least a few weeks at that point I got so mad at dh and gave him a guilt trip about it. Even though I didn't say the exact words, I definitely made him feel like he was a bad parent for doing that... even though it was a simple mistake. But I really was just more worried about Nicholas being ok...

 

[Grey Eyes]

Wait, when you say her "hair curl" you mean her actual hair came out? Or the hair tie broke? Sorry, being a boys mom I am obviously a bit ignorant when it comes to girl stuff... Sorry he made you feel bad about it... doesn't sound like anyone's fault! But I understand how when upset it's easy to place the blame... I do that a lot with DH and vice versa. One time (recently) I noticed my dh had bought the wrong supplement for Nicholas only after he had started giving it to him (it was the adult and not the child version) and I was so mad, but even though it came mostly out of worry that Nicholas had been taking it for at least a few weeks at that point I got so mad at dh and gave him a guilt trip about it. Even though I didn't say the exact words, I definitely made him feel like he was a bad parent for doing that... even though it was a simple mistake. But I really was just more worried about Nicholas being ok...

The curl itself broke It's like a snippet you'd take to put in a locket...since it was wrapped arounf her hair she pulled and her curly hair got tangled. Well, she just kept pulling at that one spot and the hairs started to breaka nd she did that untilt he little curlt hat was caught came loose- just like she cut it with a pair of scissors I am still very sad about it. But her hair is healthy- full of bounce, thick, super shiny I think she just wore away at it until it came loose

I'd be upset about the supplement too. That's actually a pretty big mistake! Dh is very careful about things like that but he is quick to try and place a blame on me before he realizes noone is to blame. Plus I am hormonal of course and take offense easily...

 

[Grey Eyes]

Okay, I think I am just stressing about everything and it's making me snap about the little things...yep, pretty sure that's what it is

Just went to the grocery store- it's a mad house as it is Memorial Monday here....people will knock you down for a row of banana's, lol! Didn't help my mood much but getting out in the air did some It is sunny right now so seriously thinking of taking a walk!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Shradha- I forgot to ask--wat kind of green chili's?? Do I roast them over fire first or just cook raw into the oil?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Sad story-- remember I told you all about the friend of mine who just got divorced and then told me the man (her ex-husband) had been beating her for years? Well, the "new woman" a lady I know here in town is with him now and used to rave about what a wonderful man he was. Well I saw her today and she can barely move and looks so down trodden and sad. I asked her if everything was okay and she sortof shrugged reallys tiffly and mumbled, "Oh, just...my neck...I did something to it a few weeks ago and now it's just real bad and it's affecting my arm too..." then she stared at the floor. So I assume he is beating her too. So hard because what can I do when she won't take my advice? I think I'll tell the cops about him...then again what can they do about domestic violence if the victim won't come forward?? Aargh!

 

[shradha]

Shradha- I forgot to ask--wat kind of green chili's?? Do I roast them over fire first or just cook raw into the oil?

As we are not adding any other chilli make sure that the chillies are hot.....you can add as per your taste.....
Just make a slit and add them in the oil.....so it gets fried with onions......yes cook raw into oil......... What kind of green chilli do you get there? Here you get all kinds of....hot, less hot.....you may use any kind of green chilli....just be careful that the dish doesn't get too hot.....

 

[shradha]

Temps have dipped....96.6f ..I don't know if it's a bad sign....... Anyway....no cramps..... Had little bleed as soon as I woke up...... Nothing the whole night..... Let's see today.......

Coy- so sorry to hear about your darling's hair....... Don't worry ...you are a good mom...... You know that in your heart too right? Then don't pay attention to what dh says...... Anything happens the wife is to be blamed...... after few days you will find that the curls have grown back.....

 

[shradha]

Really sad...... Such men should be put behind the bars..... You can't help her..... She has to complain......she needs to understand that he can't treat her like an animal...... But generally it's takes some guts for a lady to turn back against her man..... All you can do is to give her self confidence.....hopefully soon she understands he is not worth it....

 

[Grey Eyes]

I know you are right- what is sad is she has a little boy at home probably 11 years old...and an adult daughter who has a baby But you are right- she is a big girl!

Can't wait to try your recipe, will have to see if everything for it is available here! Let's see...green chilies...Usually I see for sale jalapenos, Anaheim, Habanero (green unripe), and maaaybee serano. I think I may go with jalapeno as I am familiar with those and Anaheim lacks the heat

When I lived in Salt Lake City Utah there is a huge Hispanic population there and I was isngle and the cheapest food aorund and easily available was hispanic foods...so I quickly adapted to rice, beans, and the hottest chili's around! lol, I absolutley love it- hot and spice

 

[shradha]

Can't wait to try your recipe, will have to see if everything for it is available here! Let's see...green chilies...Usually I see for sale jalapenos, Anaheim, Habanero (green unripe), and maaaybee serano. I think I may go with jalapeno as I am familiar with those and Anaheim lacks the heat
When I lived in Salt Lake City Utah there is a huge Hispanic population there and I was isngle and the cheapest food aorund and easily available was hispanic foods...so I quickly adapted to rice, beans, and the hottest chili's around! lol, I absolutley love it- hot and spice

I am not familiar with the rest of the chillies...I though have eaten jalapeño in pizza's from dominos..... Here the chillies are generally thin and very hot....and the thick ones are less hot which are often made as pickles and used in snacks.... Jalapeño is hot but not that much.....I guess you can easily add 3-4 .... Non - veg dishes always needs some heat....or else you will not get the taste. ...but my dh isn't found of spicy food .... So I have to put less chillies...but in my portion I add some....while eating....next time I will give you a coconut curry spicy recipe....which you will like.......

The chicken fry will be hot and tangy coz of the chillies and lime and flavored by the spices and coriander leaves...

By the way where are you from? You taste is very Indian...........

 

[lauraemily17]

Shradha - your recipe sounds fab & I love a coconut one as well. I love how you use Worcester sauce, so British!! I put it in most sauces!!

Coy - that's 1 determined little girl you've got if she will pull her own hair out!! That's terrible about your friend. You need to be there for her & hope shell open up to you. In the UK police can prosecute even if victims won't testify if they have enough evidence that abuse is happening. Is this not the case in the US?

Steph - that's quite a mistake DH made but generally you can't overdose on vitamins so no real harm can be done. It's interesting gearing you & Coy talk about your DH and bringing up kids. I wonder how DH & I will get on. We have the same values & were brought up in a similar way, but I do worry that we may differ on opinions at times & how we'll handle this. I'm usually the more determined 1 & DH is very relaxed but I think he'll be far more opinionated when it comes to his children.