I know I know my blog baby has been sleeping unattended for a while now, I’m left occupied through out with all good warm food right from kitchen, sometime I enjoy warm puries sitting on the kitchen table, can you believe that? Right now I’m like little over grown hamster 😀 Doesn’t actually matter since I will be deaerated as soon mum goes back to India.We invited Somjai Tero and her mum for Indian lunch, Somjai came with her little princess Aida. Oh my my she is such a darling, very obviously everyone’s attention was only towards her. While we were busy eating, everyone had their turns to play and keep her occupied. Baby darling kept us on toe with smile, cry, potty, snuggle and much more. What can I say? Just for couple of hours the whole house was vibrant.
Mum made our typical Sunday special lunch as we do at home, chicken briyani (with coconut milk), chilly chicken, dum aloo, raita and suji ka halwa. This Briyani is very unconvetional type very simple and easy too cook. The whole lot is mum’s recipe, hope you guys will enjoy as much as we did….Wish you all a happy weekend 
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Ingredients
Chicken Briyani
Marinade
Chicken 1.5 Kgs
Yoghurt 180 gram
Green chillies 7 slit (Fresh chilly paste would give more better flavour and taste)
Ginger garlic paste 2 tbspn
Garam masala 2 tbspn heaped
Mint leaves 2 spring (Coarsely chopped)
Salt
Method
Mix all the above ingredients except chicken, check salt then throw in chicken and mix well until each piece is coated well with yoghurt mixture. Leave them around for 2 hours. I left them overnight in the refrigerator.
Briyani
Oil 6 tbspn
Ghee 1 tbspn
Onions 3 large sliced
Cinnamon 2 inch - 3 numbers
Cloves 7-10
Bay leaves 4
Cardamom 4
Green chilli 3 slit
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tspn
Basmathi Rice 1kg
Coconut milk 600ml
Mint 2 handful coarsely chopped
Coriander 1 handful coarsely chopped
Method
Soak the basmathi rice in water for about 30 minutes.
In pressure cooker or in a heavy bottom deep pan (I used heavy bottom deep pan) add oil and ghee wait until it is warm, throw in cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves and cardamom let them splutter. Next add in sliced onions and green chilli fry until it is golden brown. Next add in ginger garlic paste, sauté until raw flavour vanishes. Next add in the chicken marinate cook till water from the chicken come out and chicken is 70% cooked. Next throw in basmathi rice, 600 ml coconut milk mix well, check salt add chopped coriander and mint. Give one good mix, close lid and leave them to cook for about 30 minutes on medium heat. After 30 minutes, leave the pan in a larger pan filled with water for about another 30 minutes, it is different way of dum. If you are doing in pressure cooker leave another plate on hot plate(on medium heat) once the plate is warm place the pressure cooker on top of it let it stay on warm plate for another 30 minutes. Check after 30 mins, if you feel it is still not well cooked let them stay on dum for another 20 minutes. Give it a very gentle mix thoroughly and serve it warm
We added 600ml of coconut milk, it might change according to the variety of rice you use.
Chilly Chicken
Boneless chicken 650 gram
Ginger garlic paste 1 tbspn heaped
Egg 1
Corn flour 1 tbspn
Chilly powder 2 1/2 tspn
Food colour 1 pinch
Garam masala 1/2 tspn
Salt according to taste
Good amount of oil for deep frying
Method
Mix all the above the ingredients, except boneless chicken. Check for salt then mix chicken with marinate and let them for roughly for about 2 hours. Fry individual pieces of chicken till it is cooked and crispy outside. Serve with raw onions and lemon piece.
This is really an feast to the eyes, I would have enjoyed more if it have been feast to my stomach also
Awesome spread, always mom’s dishes are best. None in the world can break that record
both the dishes look so tempting n awesome!!…even the dessert…looks like u r enjoying all the good yummy food!
Platter looks super delicious and awesome clicks.
Yummmmy Ananada..I am so J.You are enjoying all that delish stuff even without cooking it.Mom’s food is always the best and I really crave for it.Everything looks so yum..after all LOVE must be an ingredient
Ananda dear….missed so many of ur mouthwatering recipes…..just cant stop staring at these pics…..the feast is sooooooo inviting….love it……biriyani chilli ch and the dessert halwa is so well presented……i am in love with it….love the red velvet cake and the chocolate one as welll…..basil chicken very new to me bu looks temptg.
Biny
It sounds like your enjoying some wonderful time with your Mom Ananda, it must be fantastic having her there. I love this post, the food sounds incredible, I’m going to make the Briyani (well…., its going on the list), I adore Briyani so having this authentic recipe is very special, thanks
Lovely pictures, as always
Wow!Totally awesome n very tempting feast.Im mesmerized with the clicks.This Chicken briyani is something new to me.Will surely try:)
Yumm!! Delicious! I adore Biryani! And I think a break is well deserved
xxx
wow.. precious… ur mom is so brilliant
Awesome spread
What a gorgeous spread!
The Biryani is like one of those from Kerala.
nice post..lovely clicks…dishes looks very inviting..
wow what a lovely treat dear…. its a treat to eyes too…. mouthwatering recipes….
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Akila
So you are having a great time with your mom .I am a vegetarian but came here just to see your beautiful pictures .I love all the pics in your blog
That table is full of mouthwatering dishes…I wish I was there too….:(
What an awesome spread!!! Mom`s recipes are the best!!! I specially love ur suji halwa..;) And yes I did miss ur post..;( But glad ur back..:)
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
Droolworthy dishes,beautiful spread..Wonderful ..
urs is the first blog im visiting after my break n i seem to have missed a lot..lucky bum…u have ur mom with u..
chilly chicken looks fab
What a feast! You cook so well.
Angie
Moms food are always great’…beautiful spread…hearty meals, perfect for Sunday lunch with friends and family:)
What a well presented feast! All look so yum, love the suji halwa mould you’ve used and of course your amazing click…..
Oh dear, delicious spread, a real feast,drool drool
for vegetarian version can I substitute chicken with paneer pls? the spread is so tempting that I can’t wait to have a vegetarian version of it.
What. A. Feast!! I love your photos, I always do. But wow does all the food look good! Chicken briyani looks delish! YUM! Even my drool is drooling haha 😉
Oh my everything looks so colorful & delicious,you must be enjoying mom’s company & food !!! simply superb & as usual amazing clicks!!
OMG, Ananda, what a beautiful selection of dishes – I would love every single one of these. I so wish I could come to your place for Sunday lunch
Sue xo
Dear Ananda,
I would love to try all of them..
This is a real feast!
Have a nice week end!
Barbara
Vibrant is a great word to describe not only what I’m sure the afternoon was, but also the wonderful colors of the dishes you presented. We eat with our eyes first, and that’s one of many reasons I adore Indian food — so beautiful! Do you have a recipe for the dum aloo? I’m planning to make sag paneer (completely from scratch for the first time!) next week, and I thought a potato curry of some sort would go well alongside.
Cheers,
*Heather*
Oh my, how i wish my mom is with me too, Everything looks great and is really a feast to our eyes Ananda…Yummm
What a lovely spread, Ananda! Don’t forget to do extra bit of walking after all these scrumptious treats
Ananda, you/ your mom must know this old shop, Variety Stores in General Bazaar. Friends who have grown up there introduced us btu we are more recent residents of the city.
lovely spread enjoy your mum, wish mine enjoyed cooking
wow, all these spiced dishes look delicious… are we invited for the next sunday lunch??
That is one amazing, beautiful and delicious looking spread
US Masala
Umm Mymoonah ha ha agree with that completely! welcome any time to get urself treated
Swathi oh yes indeed, can’t disagree probably it is all the love that they mix in
Smitha Yes i’m enjoyig to the maximum, thanks
Pushpa Thanks
Tanvi@Sinfully Neighbors envy owner’s pride 😀 Yes Tanvi, that makes all the dam difference! Sigh that is why they say heaven lies in mom’s feet!
Biny Anoop Missed you too dear, awee thank you so very much, glad to see you back in action
Anna Johnston Yes it is Ann, feel like i’m in heaven nothing to do, totally taken care off, what i can i ask for! My pleasure
Kavitha How sweet, pl do thanks
blushingstrawberries yes feels refreshed after a break, when brain actully starts to work! thanks
My attempt at The Julie/Julia project thanks you dear
? Oh is it? may be due the addition of coconut milk in it? Thank, and glad you are in my native place have a fab stay in wonderful place
Indian Cuisine Blogroll Thanks for stopping by and for ur kind words of appreciation
Akila Oh thank you
Padhu yes i’m, awee thank you so much , means a lot to me love ya
Foodie Ann Feel free to drop in any time 😉 it’s all urs!
Prathima Rao awee thank you darling, suji is my fav too 😀
Priya Thanks
An Open Book Ohh awee sweet of you hon, good to have ur back! have been missing ur wit! Should i say have become super lazy bum with around the corner
Angie’s Recipes thanks you
Malar Gandhi oh yes it was, thanks!
Treat and Trick thank you so very much
Suja Sugathan thank you
Satya Panner sounds like a great substitute for veg, sorry that i could post veg version, next time shall try to post in good veg recipe
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Sharon @ Fun and Life Thank you sharon, ha ha i do adore ur style and what you have been up too at this young age
Smitha oh yes i’m to the best thank you
Couscous & Consciousness Most welcome Sue, would be more than happy to have over here and discussion more about all the good food you make
Cucina di Barbara ye sit was big feast indeed, thank you so much
squirrelbread Awee thank you much for stopping by Heather, your words of appreciation means a lot me, takes me further, will soon drop in a email with the recipe
Kairali sisters can understand how it feels like, try to import ur mum Suji
Sanjeeta kk ha ha that was one goof needed advice, thanks dear, have completely forgotten about it, will try to get back on track
Chow and Chatter thank you
C&G absolutely why not, hop in this Sunday
aipi Thank you
I have a surprise waiting for u in my blog..Do drop in & check it out..;)
Prathima Rao
Prats Corner
OMG what a wonderful feast and wonderful menu..lucky girl enjoying moms food and Ananda i am seriously tempted seeing the visual treat.. Pictures are classic asusual.
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Beautiful pics …looks so gud …love the recipes n your blog…wonderful space you have…so glad to follow you
Ananda…I have not been catching up with u lately….and I see u were busy as well so hopefully I havent missed much. Mom still there haa !! So J! Look at that food. LOVE it!
P.S – Pluease temme how u take pictures on white backgrounds. I seem to stuck at it!
What a yummy feast gal..
i wish i was there :)… so delicious..
Wonderful spread
Lovely color you got for chili chicken :-)and the pics are to die for
Oh my goodness that really reminded me of mom ka khana! I’m planning to go meet family very soon and this post just made me homeseick!!
Thanks for sharing the recipe Ananda.
On a diff. note I just wanted to let u know that ur blog take a li’l too much time to open up every time I visit, not sure if its the photo size or something else. U might wanna check. Thanks!
delicious food and combination so many favourites looks wonderful
Prathima Rao and My attempt at The Julie/Julia project Thanks a lot gals, will hop in to check
I have a surprise waiting for u in my blog..Do drop in & check it out..;)
Pavithra Oh yes lucky me, thanks pavithra!
Priti Thanks for stopping by Priti and for kind words of appreciation
Kulsum@JourneyKitchen Me too Kulsum, i have been hanging around, not all you haven’t missed anything very special…ha ha i like that..oh sure i shall drop you an email during the weekend may be
Sarah Naveen why thinking come home sometime ? 😉
Gulmohar awee thank you very much
Prerna@IndianSimmer Oh sorry that it made you go all home sick, i know how it feels, since days are running soon you will be with ur family enjoying mom’s food. Thanks for letting me know Prerna, very kind of you, believe it was becoz of pictures i had 5 post per page now i have reduced the load to about 2 post page, hope it should be ok, will have another check soon
Torviewtoronto Thanks
Looks like you’ve taken after your mum in the cooking stakes!
Hope you are both having a wonderful time together and I’m sure we all look forward to having your undivided blog attention again hee hee 
I have in my hands a plate of rice and beans and believe me it is not fun looking at all your gorgeousness and not having to eat them. mom’s food is definitely magic and so are your photographs.
Wow what an amazing feast!!! We’ve just been to Sri Lanka and was introduced to the delights of biriyani – YUMMO!
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xox
Oh jeez what a treat! And right you are – Mom ka khana – what a treat what with biryani and chicken and the lovely dessert! I just died and went to heaven
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First time here…fantastics photos!
Hi Ananda,
I hope you doing good..It has been long since I last came here..missed on great dishes.
Everything out there looks so yummy and delicious..mom’s food is always the BEST!
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Hi Ananda!
Landed on ur blog a few days ago! Totally love it. Hats off to your baking skills. But I must tell you I was quite disappointed to see MSG in the chilly chicken.
Keep up the good work!
Catherine ahem ahem how did u get that right? sometime though i will ask mum to chill out so that we could order for some food, she insists on cooking at home and enjoy the warmth of it! Mum’s are always special…we are having a sooper good time…now i not going to talk on that!
Soma, sorry about why not come home sometime? 😉 yes you are right, they mix the ingredient of love to bring the magic …Thanks
Nessie Thanks for the ur kind words to describe about my blog
Devaki i’m joining you there ha ha 😀
Raw_Girl Thanks for stopping by and for ur words of appreciation!
Suman Singh so good to have you back Suman missed you around here…Thanks
Diana, thank you so much for your kind words that drives me further and glad you liked
Oh sorry about it Diana, to be honest it is not mandatory in the recipe, may be i should mention above too, chilly works pretty well even without it!
yumm…veg biryani…this seems easy enough…this is a must try…will get back
Nice recipe…one comment is may be you can avoid using the word ‘throw’. Doesnt feel good while reading, when you say throw rice, chicken etc …
@Good Pediatrician in chennai Thanks, pl do!
@Karthik Point noted, thank you