Thursday, June 2, 2016

JONNAPINDI KARAPPUSA

required:jonnapindi or sorghum flour-1 glass,chickpea flour-2 glasses,red chilli pd-2 or 3 tsp,salt-according to taste,butter-small lemon size,carom seeds or ajwain-2 handfuls,water-to make dough
oil-to deep fry
method
pass both the flours through a sieve and mix with red chilli pd,butter,salt,carom seeds.add enough water to make a soft ,sticky dough.put this dough in a design press and press into the hot oil while moving the press in a circular motion.if the dough is not easily coming of the press add more water to the dough.the design press should not be held high above the hot oil.fry on both the sides.this should be flipped carefully.this procedure has to be done in a big frying pan because there are chances of the oil spilling out when dough is put in the oil.when it's golden on both
sides remove with a slotted spoon and store in an airtight container.





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CHICKEN AND THOTAKURA[AMARANTHUS] FRY

required:thotakura-1 big bunch,mustard seeds-1/4 tsp,green chillies-3 slit,onion-2 medium finely chopped,garlic cloves-2 chopped,
oil-2 tbsp,cloves-3,green cardamom-2,cinnamon-1" piece,ginger&garlic paste-4 tsp,red chilli pd-1 to 1&1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,chicken-1 kg,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala pd-1 tsp
method
trim the ends of the leafy vegetable and wash nicely.chop the leaves along with the stems.heat little oil and pop the mustards.tip in garlic and when the garlic changes colour add 1/4 th of the onions,green chillies and fry until the onions are soft.tip in salt and a pinch of turmeric pd along with the leaves.wait until the leaves wilt and turn off.in another pan heat the oil and add cloves,cinnamon,cardamom and then onions,salt.tip in the remaining turmeric pd.when the onions are fried, tip in ginger&garlic paste and fry till the raw smell disappears.now add the chicken,red chilli pd
and cover for sometime.open the lid after 3 min and fry the chicken.lastly add garam masala pd and also the leafy vegetable.mix well and turn off.





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CHICKEN QUESADILLAS

required:whole grain tortillas-3 or 4,mexican blend grated cheese or processed cheese-6 or 7 handfuls,chicken tender breast-diced into small even pieces-1 lb or approximately 1/2 kg,butter-little,taco seasoning-1 tsp,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,oil-2 tsp,salt-if required




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method
heat a pan with butter and oil.when the oil is hot add the chicken and fry until brown spots appear and the chicken is cooked.sprinkle red chilli pd and taco seasoning while the chicken is frying.if necessary add a pinch of salt because cheese and taco seasoning also have salt.take a tortilla or a phulka and heat it up lightly with little butter.now turn to the other side and on one half sprinkle cheese and arrange the fried chicken pieces on top of the cheese.top the chicken with the cheese again and fold.press it down lightly and fry on both sides.cut into wedges and serve.

WHITE RADISH AND MOONGDAL FRY

required:radish-2 medium size grated,salt-according to taste,garlic chilli pd-1 tsp,yellow moongdal-1/2 cup,oil-1 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric pd-2 pinches
method
soak the moongdal for 10 min and cook immersed in water until soft.drain the water and keep the dal aside.dal should not be mushy.take a pan and add oil to this.pop the mustards and add uraddal,curry leaves.when the uraddal is golden in colour tip in the grated radish and stir fry for a min.now add the cooked moongdal and mix well.add salt and garlic chilli pd when the raw smell of the radish disappears and turn off.





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