INSPIRED GREEN CHUTNEY CHICKEN…
I ran a fun giveaway for CSN Stores a short while ago and on offer was a Delonghi Grill or a CuisineArt Ice Cream Maker. The other day Jess from the CSN Promo Team wrote in to say they selected me as a CSN Preferred Blogger. What that meant was another chance to either review a product or give one away to readers of Passionate About Baking from their store Just Vanities or any of their other 200+online stores. I chose to host the giveaway, and you choose how you would like to spend the gift certificate.
Whether bathroom vanity is what you are looking for, or stuff for the kitchen, CSN has one of the best selections on the web! With over 40,000 products to choose from that store or stores such as All Modern or Cookware, you can spend all day looking for the perfect product.
Tibetan monasteries are usually located at the very top of a hill, away from civilization and amidst beautiful peaceful surroundings. They are self sufficient in nature. This particular monastery had hostel like rooms for the young, and was surrounded by independent ramshackle cottages for the very elderly.
Everyone and everything exists here is harmony. You can feel and literally ‘hear‘ the gentle breeze embrace you amidst the soothing sounds of prayer bells and Buddhist chants. The setting is as rustic and removed from the real world as can be. Each monastery has its own distinctive character and style and ambiance that surrounds it. The architecture too is exclusive to each. I have pictures of four to five different monasteries .. wish I could share it all here!
Back to Modern Spice … The book itself is divided into handy, colour coded sections and what I liked especially were the thoughtful pages for notes included at the end of each section. Neat idea! The only downside of the book, IMHO, is the lack of pictures. Maybe it’s just a personal thing, but I do like to see a picture of how a dish would look, or have a general idea of what to expect. Otherwise, I like some of the ideas Monica offers that break away from traditional Indian flavour combinations, tempting the cook to step out of his / her comfort zone. Another intriguing aspect is the inclusion of recipes like fennel and chilli-crusted tilapia and basmati rice with pine nuts and mint, accompanied by a guava bellini... global influences that make you want to think out of the box!
Green Chutney Chicken
Inspired by recipe on Modern Spice, page 137
750gms chicken thigh tenders, cut into bite sized pieces
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
2-3 green chillies, as per taste
juice of 2 limes
Salt to taste
1 bunch fresh coriander
1/2 bunch fresh mint
1/2 small red onion
1/4 thick hung yogurt
Method:
Wash and pat chicken tenders dry.
Getting on twitter earlier this evening got me a happy tweet from the lovely Meeta of What’s For Lunch Honey, who had retweeted this …
MeetaWFLH: top 100 culinary blogs also my friends @lucullian & @cooksister & @vindee http://ht.ly/20aWS {The 100 Top Culinary Blogs}
Jennifer Grossi wrote in yesterday to say PAB was chosen as the Food Blog of the Day @ The Lemonade Connection
This post featured on Answerbag.comAlso find me on The Rabid Baker, The Times of India
115 Comments
suma
Congrats Deeba! And we are proud of you!!
Awesome giveaway here, can we give an US address to qualify for this?;-))
Those bundt pan sets are too good, so are the springform ones with the lids.. drool drool..:-))
Cool Lassi(e)
Lovely Chicken Curry Deeba.The book "Modern Spice" sounds promising.
With CSN STores, its "Problem of plenty"
If I win the $80 bucks I would probably buy –
Oval Baker – http://www.csnstores.com/240536BL-240536BL-240536BL-piv1105.html
Madeleine Mould – http://www.csnstores.com/Kaiser-Bakeware-650456-ksr1385.html
Maybe I will change my mind and buy this Le Creuset mini baker-
http://www.csnstores.com/PG1160-0867-PG1160-0867-PG1160-0867-lec1303.html
Cool Lassi(e)
Tweeted about the Giveaway as CoolLassie4u.
Cool Lassi(e)
Can you tell more about this high-top monastery? Next time when I visit India, I would want to go somewhere North..like this Gangtok for instance.
I always like the view from top..so don't mind the pains..i have climbed many a cathedral in Europe just for the view..
Happy Cook
I have that book too. Delicous curry. I want to have the same holiday. muhaaaaaaaaaaaaaa we are missing again, lucky US / Canada bloggers.
How to Cook a Mockingbird
That curry looks absolutely amazing.
I'm going to try it immediately!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Anna
Congratulations, that's great news! As for the giveaway, if I were to win, I'd put it towards an icecream maker. The one I have is held together with ductape.
sheba
yum..love coriander and mint based dishes.
hmm I would love to win a bundt pan..or even an ice cream maker..
Kitchen Butterfly
Oh Deeba, isn't it wonderful to be recognised….and so often! It never rains, it pours and I'm glad for you. You deserve it after that trek…………Love the look and sound of the chicken, with lime and dried mint. Yummy
tasteofbeirut
Congratulations Deeba for all the recognition and accolades; you deserve it !
I also love this chicken curry: it has some of my favorite ingredients: cilantro and green chilies!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
Congratulations on your recognition!!
I think I'd have to spend that $80 on new saucepans, seeing as I have to make do with just one at the moment!
Magdalena
Hello Deeba and congrats !
First of all, as always, I enjoyed reading your post. Secondly, nice photo-reportage and the chicken curry is great, great !
I do not know this cook book.
Have a nice day tomorrow….
I do not have much time for cooking now – I have just arrived from France to Krakow and running, running, running !
Ann
Hi All of your posts are filled with awesome pics…Its truly therapeutic to keep looking at the pics…
Congrats for all the recognition..
If I were to win I would love to get any of corningware french white bake and serve set. 🙂
Rosa's Yummy Yums
This dish is so appetizing! A great idea.
What a dreamlike region. I love those Himalayan mountain places.
Cheers,
Rosa
PreeOccupied
I loved this green chutney chicken. I have made it too, copying my Mum's recipe. Even did it with Prawns one time.
I love all your photos. Its a torture to see your food photos before dinner.
Laura
Thanks for picking the giveaway! I would love to get my dad a wine fridge. He makes his own wine (from kits) ad deserves to have a proper place to store them because he is the best father a girl could ever ask for.
Anonymous
Hi! this chicken looks soo yummy. I love anything that has coriander in it.
If I won the CSN giveaway, I'd like a Lipper International 25" W Desk with Chalkboard Top & Chair in Pecan – for my 2 yr old, who loves drawing on furniture:-) This would be ideal.
thanks,
Divya
Filly
Oooooh, nice giveaway, and GREAT looking recipe! If I won, the money would most likely go towards something like one of the espresso machines.
Such a beautiful blog you have! Yours is one of the few that I actually take the time to read!
fillynn (at) juno (dot) com
crumbsoflove
Good for you Deeba!! Your site is truly wonderful. The pictures from your holiday are great- it looks like you and yours had a wonderful time.
please enter me in the contest- I would go crazy in the baking molds!!! Thanks!
sandielee@live.ca
susitravl
I would like to get the David King Double Top Zip Shoulder Bag – 820 from CSN Stores.
Laura Bat
My family and I have been dreaming daily about having an ice cream maker. It seems I can't turn around without seeing an amazing ice cream recipe. So I would want the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Qt. Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker!
Mmm
Madhuli
This is the first time I am drooling over photos of Chicken curry….never thought that was possible!awesome. and congrats on all those mentions..u r truly amazing
Nitha
Congrats Deeba.. If I'd win I wish to have the icecream maker or sewing machine.
Nitha
Tweeted about the giveaway as nithakj
Ginny
looks good! I want something of le cusete… I love that stuff! 🙂
Carolsue
You have some really awesome recipes on your blog! I'll be back!
I would get the KitchenAid Cookware Gourmet Reserved Hard-Anpdozed 12" Skillet if I win.
digicat {AT} sbcglobal {DOT} net
Nive
Thanks for the giveaway…i can definitely use an ice-cream maker as summer is scorching here in CA
ramvinayak _81@rediffmail.com
Rachel
The trek to the monastery sounds amazing!!!
I would use the gift certificate to invest in some bakeware I've been craving (mmm…tart pans and ramekins…)
Ambika
Hey Deeba, Congrats!!! Lovely photos..
I would love to buy the Gordon Ramsay bakeware from the CSN stores..I hope I win 🙂
Helen
The chicken looks yummy!
I'd get an ice cream maker from the CSN stores. 'Tis the season for frozen treats.
Meena
This is just the most awesome giveaway and your website is one space I check daily for updateas and new posts…keep rocking!!!
I would choose: Kathy Ireland Rugs Essentials Diamantes Multi Oriental Rug – 3X-28440 if I won the giveaway…my contact email: msfun98(at)gmail.com
Crafted
I am drooling over the chicken and what an Awesome giveaway Deeba!
this is what i would chose
Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker in White – ICE-20
http://www.csnstores.com/Cuisinart-ICE-20-cui1030.html
reach me at –
unicorn003(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Amber
Crafted
I am drooling over the chicken and what an Awesome giveaway Deeba!
this is what i would chose
Cuisinart Automatic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker in White – ICE-20
http://www.csnstores.com/Cuisinart-ICE-20-cui1030.html
reach me at –
unicorn003(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
Amber
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Vincent
Cool Lassi(e)
I am trying this for sure. Hey, I sent you a mail
Barbara Bakes
Someone should hire you to take photos for their cookbook. Yours are always gorgeous.
I have my eye on a Fagor pressure cooker. http://www.csnstores.com/Fagor-918060796-FGR1007.html
Eileen (Books R Us)
I would like to get-
Hamilton Beach Convection Countertop Oven – 31199XR
twinsbur(at)gmail.com
teresacooks
I'd get an electric griddle! I really enjoy your posts btw, I don't know much about life in India and I enjoy the glimpse into yours.
Ambika
And here is my tweet for an extra entry!
http://twitter.com/ambikaskitchen
Robin
Thanks for letting me know about the giveaway – and lovely photos! I love Indian cuisine and will be looking through your blog for vegetarian options – or things I can make that way.
I'm looking on CSN for a stainless frypan/skillet. Probably the Triply Calphalon 10".
Thanks for the giveaway!
cokelush at gmail dot com
Robin
I tweeted: cokelush
here: http://twitter.com/cokelush/status/16552078821
Congratulations on your blog recognition as well – it's lovely and I'll definitely be back!
cokelush at gmail dot com
Roxanne Rhoads
oh too much to choose– I am seraching for a toaster over or a nice toaster with the extra wide openings so I can toast a bagel in it
I found this one which is quite awesome since it is a toaster and toaster oven in one http://www.csnstores.com/Hamilton-Beach-24708-HMB1192.html
RoxanneRhoads @ aol. com
Parita
Awesome giveaway! If i win i would definately invest in an ice cream maker!
kate
i would love some nice new cake and muffin pans, maybe a candy thermometer. i have a need to bake wonderful things!
-kate
outoftheash at gmail dot com
Gera @ Sweets Foods Blog
Congrats for all the featuring and for the giveaway Deeba. Outstanding pictures and place!!
Have a great weekend!
Gera
Mark @ Cafe Campana
Mmmm very nice looking curry. I has so many fresh herbs.
Nags
those are some gorgeous pics Deeba!
And oh, i'd pick the ice cream maker. have been wanting that for a long time now.
Lawyer Loves Lunch
This curry looks awesome. If I win, I'd definitely get a better set of knives. Mine are from the dark ages 🙁
Anu Menon
I would definitely get my self the Le Creuset 10” Round Skillet Grill in Cherry 🙂
Anu Menon
And for lovely foodography this: This is for the CSN contest: I'd like to have this:Pfaltzgraff-Patio-Garden-Series 🙂
http://twitter.com/anumenon2511
Anu Menon
Its been a while since i did some chicken(more than a decade actually) i gave up chicken when i was 13 🙂 i miss it sometimes though(times like these)
http://myonlyfacade.tumblr.com
5 Star Foodie
Excellent preparation of chicken! Congrats on all the features!
Fieran
Wow, the Himalayas look beautiful 🙂
Now that photograph of the green chutney chicken is making me hungry. The closest I've ever come to cooking a dish with chutney was "Achaari Aaloo" which is a recipe from Vicky Bhogal's A Year Of Cooking like Mummyji.
Jennai
Your recipes look so yummy! I really need to try many of them!
If I win, I would get the Guidecraft Natural Pony Rocking Horse
HobartsMama {AT} AOL.COM
Sharon
Congratulations! You have so many wonderful recipes here …
If I won, I would put the $80.00 towards some Le Creuset (the eggplant braiser) or a piece of All Clad.
Lyndsey
Congratulations! This is a wonderful post. Love the recipes. The green curry chicken looks fantastic!
I would definitely get a rice cooker, mine broke and I have yet to replace it! Thanks!
pat
I would definitely get a rice cooker, mine just broke and I need to get a new one soon.
Aroma 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker & Food Steamer in SilverAroma 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker & Food Steamer in Silver
eve's lungs
Hey I loved your recipe for chocolate cake with buttermilk and have tried it out – fantastic . This chicken curry is next in line . Sikkim pics are lovely – which monastery is this ?
Anonymous
Hey Deeba,
I would pick up a new outdoor patio set from CSN store. I have been meaning to do so for some time now but haven't got aorund to it yet. Now is the time to go 🙂
thanks
Alina
you can contact me at alina4u@rediffmail.com
(I am based out of USA)
A
I would chose the following: Guidecraft Single-Sided 60" Bookcase – G97014
Thanks,
Arch
Karthika
Your pictures make me want to take the next flight out to North Eastern part of India. I have some leftover Green Chutney and your recipe gives an inspiration to add chicken to it. I will let you know how it turns out.
If at all I win, I would like Hand Blender.
Krista Joy
Well… my fiance and I are getting married in August and we just bought a house. Rather than picking something specific now… I think I'd wait and pick something we had registered for and didn't get OR something we find we need for the house while remodeling! Does that count? =) Thanks for the giveaway!
Krista Joy
Also I just tweeted about the giveaway!
Twitter ID: KitchenKrista
Blog: http://www.kitchenwithkrista.com
E-mail: kitchenwithkrista@gmail.com
Thanks again for hosting the giveaway!
maxfate
I would love to get the Breadman 2-Pound Bread Maker!
maxfrostfate@gmail.com
maxfate
I Tweeted (maxfate) Thank you!
http://twitter.com/maxfate/status/16653426491
maxfrostfate@gmail.com
fancygrlnancy
tweet
http://twitter.com/fancygrlnancy/status/16668063380
bwneyes100 AT hotmail DOT com
Karolina
Congrats!
I love your chicken curry pics. I have cooked some Indian stuff before using my favourite "The Food of India. A journey for food lovers" and I love everything about different Indian dishes. I have to admit I love the veggie ones the best, but never say NO to a good chicken curry. 🙂
I love your website and thanks to Magda have found it and hope to visit you again. 🙂
Foodessa
First I'd like to congratulate you on all your wonderful and very well deserved success ;o)
I enjoyed reading your interesting post very much, but mostly appreciated you letting us in on your personal thoughts on this recipe book. As much as I can enjoy great recipes that are included in a book…I refuse to purchase books with limited visuals.
Photos are what inspires us to pick a recipe in the first place.
Those that decide to publish books like these should never cheat us of this pleasure!
Thanks again for sharing and flavourful wishes, Claudia
Arc
Congratulations, Deeba.. This seems to be a great recipe.. I love your baking section. If I win the give-away I'd like the stand mixer for sure..
RamblingTart
Oh, I love these photos, Deeba. What a wonderfully restful place you found. There is a monastery near me as well, and I love to got here, just walk the grounds and feel so peaceful. 🙂 Your curry looks fantastic!! I would have to buy baking sheets, since I burned and warped the one I have. 🙂
Yosha
Congratulations!
I have been eyeing an icecream maker for close to 2 yrs now. I've researched the pros and cons of each model so if I win I'll probably plunge into that! Or the set of mini tart pans they just got. Super cute.
Lulu
Loks very delicious! I am so happy that found this beautiful an interesting blog!
Fresh Local and Best
I've made several recipes from Monica Bhide's cookbook Modern Spice, and love it!
It must be my lucky day to have stumbled onto your blog. What would I pick from CSN? Most likely a casserole dish from Le Creuset. btw, I'm also hosting a giveaway on my blog, if you're interested. 🙂
Fresh Local and Best
I tweeted about this giveaway, and am now following.
Noelle
I would really like a dehudrator from CSN!
Noelle
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/singerinkitchen/status/16713808559
Mary Ellen
This Green Chutney Chicken recipe looks wonderful and I am going to have to try it!! So glad I found your blog!!
Would love to be entered in the giveaway. I am needing a ceiling fan for my enclosed porch and this would be a great way to get it!!
magpie
Congrats on the well deserved honors Deeba!
Thanks for the lovely chicken recipe!Have made a similar one with the delicious chutney chicken mix and this looks even better.Must make this when my cilantro and mint plants are a little more robust.
I would love to get a dutch oven or roaster pot from CSN to make stews and my new obsession the No Knead bread for which I need a large oven safe covered dish.
Or apply it toward finally buying a Kitchenaid stand mixer, or a good chefs knife..my lust list is endless as you can see so a gift card will be well appreciated!!
my email id is email.magpie@gmail.com
sharonjo
I'd choose the Fagor Electric Multicooker–rice cooker, slow cooker, and pressure cooker in one!
Thanks for the chance.
sharonjo at gwtc dot net
sharonjo
I tweeted here–
http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/16737022185
E Lightpool
Oh, oh, maybe a dutch oven? Or a really nice new skillet? Or baking supplies…. How could I choose? So many wonderful things to pick from!
fancygrlnancy
tweet
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Spice
Congrats Deeba! love green chicken…..
now for a give-away, if I win either a bread maker or le-cruset, for sure….
Nelsby
Tough decision! I would choose either the Dr. Scholl's Scream sandals in Black or the Dr. Scholl's Original in Taupe Snake.
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
Nelsby
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/Nelsby/status/16753250904
Thanks!
Aimee
sierranelsby (at) gmail (dot) com
Jamie
Oh, honey, your family vacations are exactly like our family vacations when the kids were young enough and interested enough. This looks fabulous! And I want anything from CSN that I could carry back from mom's!
Rebecca Graham
I would buy a Le Creuset skinny grill.
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
Rebecca Graham
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/16759154239
rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com
Ashlei
I'd love to get a wok!
Jeanne @ CookSister!
Oooh, the Modern Spice book sounds great – this recipe sounds particularly fresh and delicious. Love the pictures of the monasteries – especially the cat & prayer wheel as I told you over the weekend 🙂
squirrelbread
my fiancée desperately wants a wine refrigerator, so that'd be top of my list for the best groom's gift! thanks for the great recipe. we're indian food die-hards, and love to try our hand at the more authentic dishes — will try soon.
cheers,
*heather*
fancygrlnancy
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tigerfish
I need a new wok from CSNstores!
Your green chutney chicken looks very tantalizing and has got me drooling now.
Beautiful photo collages too 🙂
Mary
YUM! Thank you for posting this – I can't wait to try it! I'll be my first attempt at curry!
xxMK
Delightful Bitefuls
Hanaâ
Thanks for the giveaway, Deeba. I would definitely get myself a new food processort cuz my old one is falling apart.
That curry looks amazing. From your description of the cooking method, you can tell the chicken will turn out tender and yummy :o)
Tabitha
If I won $80 from CSN, I would buy the BonJour Chef's Creme Brulee Brushed Aluminum Torch and a set of 4 Emile Henry Stacking Ramekins in Citron!
Elaine
If I won, I would put it towards the Bassett Mirror Silver Antique Beaded Leaner Mirror.
elainehearn@live.com
Enter to win a Lime Ricki swimsuit!
clothed much, a modest fashion blog
Divya Kudua
I would love to raid their bakeware section if I win this one!!
saveMeEHJeBus
please let me win! please let me win!
Deanna G.
Tweeted the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/calidreamin87/status/17031627358
GB
Wow! great giveaway! $80 could stretch a long way! I'd love to get a new living room rug—something from the Kathy Ireland collection (they're pricey, so I may use this as a downpayment)!
annalene
I would love to buy the iittala utility and paring knife set from CSN! I've tried their pots and pans before (love them) but never the cutlery. Thank you so much for the chance to win!
thewideworldof (at) gmail (dot) com
Topher
Thanks for the giveaway. I'd use it to buy myself a set of pans. I have none currently and could really use some quality ones.
Chris
zekks at yahoo dot com
Jenny
I would love to get a new double burner grill pan as my current single burner one is not big enough anymore for 2 teen boys! Maybe the cast iron ones that are reversible to a griddle on the other side for pancake mornings!
Anonymous
hello Deeba,
I love your blog. You take amazing photography. Also, I love this is an awesome giveaway.
If I am lucky enough to win this giveaway, i would love love to get the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Qt. Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker – ICE-30BC.
Thanks so much for the giveaway.
Can you please give us more information about the Gangtok resort you visited? I would love to visit when I an in India.
I am based in the U.S.
Aparna Mulgund
email address : aparnamulgund@sbcglobal.net
Debbie
I'd get this waffle maker: http://www.csnstores.com/087877831005-087877831005-8300100-cce1063.html
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
Debbie
I tweeted here: http://twitter.com/suburbsanity/status/17169988974
fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com
Ambre
If I won I would finally by a Le Cruset dutch oven. I hope it's my time! 🙂
faithy, the baker
This looks wonderfully delicious!! Love your creativity and your photos and food styling!
And thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving your comments! So creative! I never thought of that! Making a trifle would be awesome! At least better than throwing them out!! Thanks!!!
Tilottama
I would get a cool traditional ice-cream maker like the Aroma one at CSN.
Tilottama
I'd choose a cool traditional icecream maker like the Aroma one at CSN
Anu
Congrats Deeba,
I am avid fan and religiously visit your blog everyday..
I would love anything:)Keep blogging..
Soma
I had made your indian spring chicken curry last year. this looks as good! will have to give it a try.