Tuesday, April 30, 2019

CHICKEN VADA

required:chicken mince-16 oz,green chillies-5 finely chopped,turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,garlic cloves-10 roughly chopped,ginger-2" piece finely chopped,red chilli pd-2 tsp,salt-according to taste,red onion-1/2 large finely chopped,coriander-1 small bunch finely chopped,chanadal-3/4th  cup,curry leaves-few-chopped,garam masala pd-1 tsp,oil-to deep fry,water-2 tbsp
method
soak the chandal for 3 hours and drain.grind coarsely with water.mix chicken mince,chanadal,green chillies,turmeric pd,cumin seeds,garlic,ginger,red chilli pd,onion,coriander,curry leaves,garam masala until well combined.make round balls of the mixture and flatten them.deep fry the vadas on low flame flip them slowly once in between with a slotted spoon.




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WHEAT DOSA

required:whole wheat flour-1&1/2 cups,cardamom pd-2 pinches,grated jaggery-3 tbsp,water-to make a thick& runny batter,ghee-1 tsp for each dosa,salt-1 pinch,powdered sugar-3 tsp
method
put the grated jaggery in water and mix well.pass through the sieve to avoid any impurities.add cardamom pd[optional] to the water.then add the flour and mix well without any lumps.keep this aside for ten min.mix again and add water if necessary.the batter should taste very sweet and only then the dosa will have enough sweetness.take a small thick bottomed pan with a lid and heat it up with ghee.pour two ladles of the batter to make a thin dosa and cover. cook on both sides.



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RIDGEGOURD,PANEER CURRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-3/4 th tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp ,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-water-1/2 cup,ridgegourds-2 peeled and cut into small cubes,paneer-8oz diced in small cubes,ginger-1" piece grated or finely chopped,curry leaves-few,onion-1 small finely chopped
method
heat the oil and tip in mustard seeds and then cumin seeds.when they crackle add onion,turmeric pd,salt and fry until the onions are translucent.put the ridgegourd,ginger,red chilli pd and cover until the ridgegourd is half cooked.add paneer,water and cover to cook.cook until the paneer is soft.




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Saturday, April 20, 2019

EGG FRY

required:boiled and peeled eggs-5,dry coconut pieces-1/2 cup,roasted chanadal-3 tbsp,red chilli pd-1&3/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-2 pinches,curry leaves-few,garlic cloves-3,2 medium onions-sliced thin and halved,oil-5 tbsp
method
shallow fry the eggs in oil and remove to a plate.use a deep bottomed pan.in the same oil; fry the onions,turmeric pd,curry leaves until almost they turn soft.grind coconut,chanadal,red chilli pd,salt,cumin seeds,garlic cloves together.sprinkle this powder on the onions and mix well.saute for a min and turn off.mix along with the eggs,serve with rice.




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IRANI TEA

required:2 cups milk,dry ginger-1" piece,cinnamon-1" piece,green cardamom-2,water-1 cup,tea pd-4  tsp,water-1 cup,sugar-3 tsp
method
coarsely grind ginger,cinnamon,cardamom.heat the water and add the ground masala,tea pd.when the colour steeps into the water, pour the milk and let it come to a boil.add sugar and mix well.strain and serve hot.


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ROASTED CHANADAL CHUTNEY

required:roasted chanadal-1 cup,green chillies-4,cumin seeds-1 tsp,water-for consistency,salt-according to taste,shallot-finely chopped,coriander chopped-little
method
grind chanadal,green chillies,cumin seeds,salt,water into a smooth pouring consistency.sprinkle some 
onion,coriander on top.tastes better with deep fried punugulu or paniyaram




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