Paprika

husband was asking for chipotle the other day, I really don't want to spend my time going to the store and pick it up, or spending money for something that i know i can make at home, and probably better? 😉 i know when my food is amazing because husband would tell me how delicious the food was over and over. so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 can corn
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can tomatoes (diced tomatoes with cilantro)
• 1 block colby jack cheese (1 pound or more, if you want it to be super cheesy)
• 1 can enchiladas sauce (if you don’t want to make the sauce from scratch)
•  flour tortillas

enchiladas sauce:

• 1 can tomato sauce (8oz)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 knorr cube (vegetable)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons flour (dissolve this in the 1 1/2 cup water for easy mixing)
• salt and pepper to taste

directions: https://youtu.be/YhIqvFl-Mqo

1. pre heat the oven to 375F
2. drain the canned tomatoes, black beans and corn. set aside
3. make the enchaladas sauce, add all the ingredients into a pot, and mix slowly until thickens a little
4. to layer: add the sauce first into a baking pan, then add the tortillas,the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and cheese
5. repeat the process until you use all the ingredients
6. cover lightly with tin foil (do not tighten)
7. bake for 45 to 50 minutes
8. let the enchiladas rest for at least 5 to 10 minutes before serving
9. top with your favorite enchiladas toppings. i add sour cream, chopped red onion, cilantro, chopped lettuce, salsa and crunch fritos
10. enjoy!

happy cooking!

xo, sai

p.s here is my other enchiladas recipe: https://www.infortheride.com/cookbook/vegetarian-enchiladas

today, i will show you how to make a buttered chicken ala sai borg! :P i am not an expert about buttered chicken, but here, i will show you i it's done! :)

ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken
• 6 tablespoon butter 
• 1 teaspoon graham masala
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 3 gloves garlic
• 1/2 of a whole onion peppers (optional)

directions:

1. into a heated pan, add 2 tbsp butter
2. add the chicken and and stir
3. add the seasoning. graham masala, chili powder, turmeric, paprika and garlic powder and stir. let the chicken cook completely
4. then remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside
5. using the same pot, add the water, heavy cream, plain yogurt and tomato puree. then combine well
6. move the tomato mixture into a bowl and set aside
7. using the same pot, add 2 tablespoon of butter, and saute the garlic and onion. and the vegetables of your choice. i prefer peppers on this dish. the taste blends really well. mix well
8. then add the sauce back into the pan
9. followed by the cooked seasoned chicken and mix well
10. add the remaining butter
11. cover the pot. turn the stove off and let the pot sit for 15 minutes
12. and it's ready to serve
13. serve on top of the rice! yum!

i hope you enjoy this recipe! and if you end up making this, please send me a picture into my facebook page! :) you take good care of your self! life is precious!

love you bunches,

sai