CHICAGO-STYLE DEEP-DISH PIZZA RECIPE BY MAYA FOODS

A delicious homemade version of classic Chicago deep dish pizza with cheese on the bottom and top. Here’s how to make authentic-tasting Chicago deep dish pizza. Complete with the buttery crust, slightly sweet tomato sauce, and a thick layer of cheese. 

A delicious homemade version of classic Chicago deep dish pizza with cheese on the bottom and top by Maya Foods.

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 6 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, well drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and pepper
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 48 slices pepperoni
• 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method of Preparation

• In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast, sugar, and salt. In a saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 11-in. circle. Press dough onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 10-in. ovenproof skillets. Sprinkle each with 2 cups mozzarella cheese.
• In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and seasonings. Spoon 1-1/2 cups over each pizza. Layer each with half of the sausage, pepperoni, and mushrooms; 1 cup mozzarella; and 2 tablespoons, Parmesan cheese.
• Cover and bake at 450° for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer or until lightly browned.Yield: 2 pizzas (8 slices each).

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PICNIC FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY MAYA FOODS

This picnic fried chicken has a delicious coating that is like KFC. It has a bit of spice, a crunchy coating and moist chicken inside. You can pack it up while still hot and it transports easily for you to share with family and friends.

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Ingredients

• 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up
• 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
• 1-1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
• Oil for frying

Directions

• Pat chicken pieces with paper towels; place in large flat dish. Pour buttermilk over chicken; cover, and allow to soak at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Combine coating ingredients in the large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces, one at a time, and shake to coat well. Lay coated pieces on waxed paper for 15 minutes to allow the coating to dry (will cling better to frying).
• In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 1/2 inch oil to 350°-360°. Fry chicken, several pieces at a time, for about 3 minutes on each side.
• Reduce heat to 325°; cook chicken, turning occasionally, for 25-35 minutes or until juices run clear and chicken is tender. Remove to paper towels and keep warm.Yield: 6 servings.

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CHICKPEA CURRY RECIPE BY MAYA FOODS

This Indian chickpea curry is the BEST curry, you can try anytime, which is presented by Maya Foods. All it takes is one pot, it’s loaded with homemade ground spices and incredibly flavorful!

This Chickpea Curry is really a south-Indian-style Chana Masala recipe, with a few additional ingredients that give it a distinct identity all its own. And it smells so good, you are going to be eating it by the ladleful, straight from the pot.

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Ingredients

• 2 medium onions
• 1 x 400 g tin chickpeas
• 1-2 fresh green chillies
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon asafoetida
• 1-2 teaspoon sugar , optional
• ½ x 400 g tin of tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon green chilli paste
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon dhana jeera powder
• 1-2 teaspoon sugar , optional
• a few sprigs of fresh coriander
• ½ teaspoon garam masala

Method

1. Peel and finely chop the onions, drain and rinse the chickpeas and finely slice the green chilies.
2. Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and add the mustard seeds; once they’re crackling, add the asafoetida. Stir in the onions and fry until transparent and turning golden at the edges.
3. Chop and add the tinned tomatoes, then cook for another 5 minutes, before adding the ginger, garlic and green chili pastes, the red chili powder, dhania-jeera, sugar (if using), and a pinch of sea salt. Keep stirring and cook for further 5 minutes.
4. Stir the chickpeas into the pan. Add 250ml water to make a thick sauce. Place the lid on the pan, lower the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Pick and finely chop the coriander, then sprinkle on top along with the garam masala and finely sliced green chilies, to serve.
6. You can serve this with Cooked Basmati Rice.

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PALAK PANEER RECIPE BY MAYA FOODS

Palak Paneer is likely the most popular paneer dish from North India. Creamy spinach with tasty paneer makes a delicious main dish.

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Ingredients

• 10 oz spinach (washed and clean, about 6 cups packed spinach)
• 1-1/2 cups paneer (cubed into bite-size, about 1/3 pound of paneer)
• 1 tomato (finely chopped, this will make 3/4 of chopped tomato)
• 1 green chili (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp ginger (chopped)
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1/8 tsp asafetida (hing)
• 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric (haldi)
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

• • First, blanch the spinach, this helps to keep the spinach color bright. To blanch the spinach, boil about 6 cups of water in a saucepan, and let the spinach boil for one minute. Drain the water and put the spinach in ice cold water for about two minute. Drain the water.
  • Blend the spinach, ginger and green chili. Spinach should be creamy but not pasty.
  • Soak the cubed paneer in about three cups of hot water, for about 5 minutes or more. This helps to give the paneer soft texture. Set aside.
  • While cooking, spinach can splatter, use larger sauce pan. Heat the oil in a saucepan, over medium-high heat. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if it cracks right away it is ready.
  • Add cumin seed and asafetida. After cumin seeds crack, add the tomatoes and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Tomatoes should be tender, not mushy. Add coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and sugar, stir and add the spinach.
  • After spinach comes to boil lower the heat to low and let the spinach cook for about 5-6 minutes do not cover the pot. This helps to keep the green color of spinach.
  • Mix the flour to 1/2 cup of water and add to the spinach, also add the cream. Mix it well and let it cook for five minutes. If needed add little more water.
  • Drain the paneer and fold it gently with spinach and let it simmer for about five minutes.

Recipe Notes

Palak paneer is ready, serve with naan, tandoori roti, Paratha.

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CHICKEN BIRYANI RECIPE BY MAYA FOODS

A sumptuous chicken biryani that is cooked with such precision that you are bound to make this dish again and again to relish the delicate flavors. Chicken Biryani is a delicious savory rice dish that’s loaded with spicy marinated chicken, caramelized onions, and flavorful saffron rice.

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Ingredients Of Chicken Biryani:

• 500 gm rice (long grain, basmati rice)
• 6 (400 gm) chicken thighs (boneless)

• For the Marinade:
• 1 tsp white pepper
• A pinch of salt
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• For the Masala:
• 1/2 Tbsp ghee
• 4-5 cardamoms
• 1 bay leaf
• A small piece of cinnamon
• 2-3 cloves
• 2 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 cup onion, sliced
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp yellow chili powder
• 2 tsp fennel or saunf powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water

• For the Finishing spices:
• 1 tsp green cardamom powder
• 1/2 tsp fennel powder
• 1/2 cup cream

• For the rice:
• 3 tsp rose water
• Salt
• Ginger, juliennes
• 2 green chilies, sliced

How to Make Chicken Biryani

For the liquid:

1. Scrub and wash the rice and soak it in water for about 15-20 minutes.
2. Cut the chicken into even-sized pieces.
3. In a bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and coat the chicken pieces well with it. Let it marinate for a while. (15 minutes)
4. In the meanwhile, heat some ghee in a pan and add all the whole spices for the masala along with ginger-garlic paste. When the spices turn slightly brown, add the onions.
5. Cook the onions partially on slow heat to ensure that they do not change their color. If you think the heat is getting too high to handle, put in a little bit of water.
6. Once the onions are nice, glossy, well cooked and on the verge of changing color, add the yogurt.
7. Add the yellow chili powder and cook on low heat for 1 minute.
8. Now add the chicken, followed by saunf powder and salt. Mix well.
9. Add some water and let it cook for 10-12 minutes (till the chicken is partially cooked). Once done, remove from heat and let it cool. Pick out the pieces of chicken and strain the gravy over them.
10. Add the finishing spices to the ‘jhol’ (the chicken and liquid), then add the cream to it. This is the liquid or the infusion in which the rice will be cooked. Keep this aside.

For the Rice:

1. In a pan, heat some water. Add salt and rose water to it.
2. As soon as it comes to a boil, add the rice. Cook it partially and keep aside.
3. In another pan, heat half of the liquid, you made earlier with all the chicken pieces. Once this comes to a boil, add half of the rice to it.
4. Check the seasoning before adding rice after which you would not be able to adjust it.
5. Add the rice to the liquid and sprinkle some ginger juliennes and sliced green chilies.
6. Now add the other half of the rice and liquid. Let it cook on a low heat (on dum, in it’s own heat) covered with foil for about 10 minutes (till the water evaporates and chicken and rice are fully cooked).
7. Drizzle with some rose water and serve hot.

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