Valentine’s Day Indian Feast
Elevate your romantic dinner with a vibrant Indian feast including Chicken Tikka, Paneer Butter Masala, and Gulab Jamun for a delightful Valentine’s experience.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- For Chicken Tikka:
- Chicken breast, cubed
- Yogurt
- Tikka spices (paprika, cumin, coriander, garam masala)
- For Paneer Butter Masala:
- Paneer, diced
- Onions, chopped
- Tomato puree
- Cream
- Spices (turmeric, chili powder, garam masala)
- For Biryani:
- Marinated Chicken
- Basmati rice, partially cooked
- Spices (cinnamon stick, cardamom pods)
- For Gulab Jamun:
- Milk powder
- Flour
- Sugar
- Water
- Ghee for frying
- For Samosas:
- Potatoes, boiled and mashed
- Peas
- Spices (cumin, coriander powder)
- Pastry dough
- For Naan bread:
- All-purpose flour
- Yogurt
- Yeast
- For Raita:
- Yogurt
- Cucumber, diced
- Spices (cumin, salt)
- For Vegetable Curry:
- Mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, beans)
- Coconut milk
- Spices (curry powder)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Start by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices for Chicken Tikka. Grill until fully cooked.
- Sauté for Paneer Butter Masala: Sauté onions until golden brown, add tomato puree, then stir in cubed paneer with spices until heated through.
- Layer the Biryani: In a pot, layer marinated chicken with partially cooked basmati rice and spices. Cook together.
- Create Sweet Gulab Jamun: Mix milk powder and flour for dough. Fry until golden and soak in sugar syrup.
- Fry Samosas: Fill pastry dough with mashed potatoes and peas, then fry until crispy.
- Serve with Accompaniments: Serve warm Naan, cooling Raita, and a hearty Vegetable Curry.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Adjust spices to personal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg