Showing posts with label cooking recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cooking recipes. Show all posts

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Fried Mushrooms


Fried Mushrooms

Ingredients

Mushrooms   12
Grated cheddar cheese (as required)
Cooking Oil  (for fry)
Bread crumbs (as required)

For batter

Flour 2 cup (heaped)
Eggs 4
Milk 1 cup
Water (as required)
Salt 1 teaspoon
Chinese salt 1 teaspoon
Pepper 1 teaspoon
Cooking Oil 4 tablespoon
Corn flour 4 tablespoon
Self-raising flour 8 tablespoon


Method for Batter

In a bowl mix all together Flour, eggs, corn flour, self-raising flour, milk, cooking oil, salt, Chinese salt, black pepper with water.

Method for fried mushrooms

Remove stem of mushrooms. Fill the inside hollow with grated cheddar cheese. Dip in the prepared batter. Roll in bread crumbs and deep fry. fried mushrooms are ready for serve.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Cocktail Kebabs


Cocktail Kebabs

Cocktail Kebabs
Ingredients

meat 1 kg
Bengal gram 230 gram
red chilies 8-10
onions 4
Salt (to taste)
ginger 20 grams
whole gram masala powder 4 tablespoon
two egg (slightly beaten) 
green coriander 2 small (bunch)
green chilies 6-8
Oil for frying
water 8 cup

Cocktail Kabab

Cocktail Kabab
Method

Boil meat along with Bengal gram, red chilies, salt and ginger in 8 cups of water till the meat and Bengal gram are tender. Cook the mixture until the water has dried up. Grind the mince very finely and add gram masala and beaten egg in it and knead well. Divide into equal portions and keep aside. Mix chopped onions, green chilies, coriander leaves and salt. Divide into equal parts. Flatten each part of the mince, put one part of stuffing in the center and shape into small round balls. Heat oil in a shallow pan. Deep fry the kebabs, a few at a time, till crisp and brown.
For Serving
Cut small cubes of bread. Layer one kebab on top of the bread and secure with tooth pick.
Serve hot, garnished with onion rings.

Walnut Coated Chicken


Walnut Coated Chicken

Walnut Coated Chicken

Ingredients

whole-wheat bread: 4 slices (dried)

Walnuts: 2 cup

Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tablespoon

Salt and pepper: (to taste)

Egg white: 2 (large)

Ginger garlic paste: 2 tablespoon

Boneless chicken breast: 8

Oil for frying: (shallow)

Lemon juice: 3 tablespoon

Lemon slices: (for serving)


Walnut Coated Chicken
       















Method

In a food processor, combine bread, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper. Process until fine bread crumbs form. Transfer to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat egg white until frothy. Marinate chicken with salt and pepper, ginger garlic, lemon juice. Dip each breast into egg white, and then into crumb mixture. In a large non-stick oven proof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Carefully turn chicken over and put skillet in oven. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes until chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Serve chicken with lemon slices and salad.


Chicken Popcorns

Popcorns Chicken 


Chicken Popcorns
Ingredients


Boneless chicken breasts 4  (cut it into small pieces)

Ginger-garlic paste 2 tablespoon

Red chilli powder 2 teaspoon

Crushed black peppercorns 1/2 teaspoon

Chaat masala 2 teaspoon + for sprinkling

Juice of   1  lemon

Egg    2

Refined flour (maida) 12 tablespoons

Cornflour/ corn starch 4 cups

Bread crumbs 1 cup

Oil to deep fry


Method
 In a bowl add  chicken cubes ,Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, crushed black pepper corns, chaat masala, lemon juice, egg, 6 tbsps maida and mix well.
Set aside to marinate for 30  minutes. Put cornflakes, remaining maida and breadcrumbs in a mixer jar and grind into a powder.Heat  oil in a pan. Coat the chicken pieces with the cornflakes mixture and slide them in the hot oil. Deep fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Sprinkle some chaat masala and serve hot. 

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING 


BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING 

Ingredients:

Butter 75g
Milk 2 cups full
Sugar 8 tbsp
Bread 3 slices, cut into 4 triangular pieces
Egg 3
Vanilla essence ½ tsp
Almonds flaked 2 tbsp
Raisins 1 tbsp
Yellow color ¼ tsp

Method:

1. Remove crust from bread & cut the bread slice into 4 triangles.
2. Spread both the sides of bread with butter.
3. Spread in a greased oven proof dish to cover the base completely, sprinkle nuts & Raisins.
4. Beat eggs & sugar, add in milk, vanilla & yellow color, mix well.
5. Strain mixture & put over bread slices.
6. Bake over water bath in a pre heated over for 45 minutes till brown & set.
7. Serve warm or cold.

SPAGHETTI BALLS

SPAGHETTI BALLS 


SPAGHETTI BALLS 

Ingredients:

Spaghetti boiled 1 ½ cup
Grated cheese 3 tbsp
Green chilies 3, chopped
Coriander leaves 2 tbsp, chopped
Black pepper powder ½ tsp, heaped
Salt ½ tsp, heaped
Sweet corn ½ cup
Thick white sauce 1 cup
Egg 1 Beaten
Bread crumbs as required 

For white sauce:

Butter 2 tbsp
Flour 1 tbsp, heaped
Milk 1 cup
Salt ½ tsp 
Pepper powder ½ tsp
Mustard powder ½ tsp

Method:
1. Boil spaghetti & mix all above in it very well.
2. Make into balls.
3. Dip in beaten egg, roll in crumbs & deep fry.

SIZZLING CHICKEN STEAK


SIZZLING CHICKEN STEAK


SIZZLING CHICKEN STEAK

Ingredients:

Chicken breast 2 boneless, flattened
Garlic ½ tsp
Black pepper ½ tsp, crushed
Worcester sauce 1 tbsp
Mustard paste ½ tsp
Demi glace powder 1 tsp, heaped
Salt ½ tsp
Water ½ cup
Oil 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Marinate chicken breast with salt, black pepper, mustard, garlic & oil.
2. Heat grill pan, spread chicken on it & fry till done.
3. Add Worcester sauce, demi glace powder & ½ cup water.
4. Cook till thick.
5. Serve with boiled sautéed vegetables & grilled onions. Serve on a sizzler.


SAUTÉ VEGETABLES


Ingredients:

Carrot 1
Cauliflower few, florets
Peas ½ cup
Beans 4 sliced
Salt & pepper pinch

Method:


1. Cut all vegetable, par boiled in 1 cup of water. 
2. Drain.
3. Stir fry in 1 tbsp olive oil.

CAULIFLOWER GRATIN


CAULIFLOWER GRATIN



Ingredients:

Cauliflower 1 kg, boiled till half done
Mushrooms 6 sliced

White Sauce:

Butter 2 tbsp
Flour 3 tbsp, heaped
Pepper powder 1 tsp
Mustard powder 1 tsp
Egg 1 beaten
Milk 1 ½ cup
Stock 1 ½ cup
Salt 1 tsp

For Topping:

Grated cheddar cheese 1 cup

Method:

1. Cut cauliflower into medium florets boil & keep aside.
2. Make white sauce & slightly cool & add in beaten egg.
3. Add to it cauliflower & mushrooms.
4. Remove in an oven proof dish, top with gated cheese.
5. Bake on 180c for 20 minutes till cheese melts.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Sweet and Sour Sausages


Sweet and Sour Sausages

Sweet and Sour Sausages
Ingredients

Sausages 14 (sliced)
Pineapple 1 cup (chunks drained)
Carrots 2 cup (quartered lengthwise)
Green or red capsicum 2 large (cut into ½ -inch pieces)
Green pepper 3 (chopped)
Onion 2 medium (cut into chunks)
Brown sugar 1 cup (packed)
Soy sauce 4 tablespoon
Tomato puree  4 tablespoon
Chicken powder 1-1/2 tablespoon
Ginger and garlic paste 2 teaspoon
Garlic 6 cloves (chopped)
Chili sauce 4 tablespoon
Chili flakes 2 teaspoon
Black pepper 1 teaspoon
Cornstarch 4 tablespoon (mixed in ½ cup cold water)
Chow Mein noodles or hot cooked rice
 Olive Oil or cooking oil ½  cup

Sweet and Sour Sausages

 Method
In a pan, heat oil and add chopped garlic. Cook for half minute and then add tomato puree, soya sauce, chili sauce, ginger and garlic paste, black pepper, chicken powder, chili flakes, brown sugar and fry a 2 minute. When the oil starts to separate, add the sausages, and then add the carrot, green pepper, capsicum and onion. Stir fry for 3 minute and add the cornstarch mixed in the water. Lastly add pineapples. Cook for a minute. Tasty Sweet and Sour Sausages are ready for serve. Serve with Chow Mein or rice.

Monday, January 28, 2013

GRILLED FISH


GRILLED FISH
GRILLED FISH
Ingredients:
Fish fillets  1 kg
Red Chili powder   1 teaspoon ( heaped)
Mustard powder  2 teaspoon
Black pepper powder 1 teaspoon
Salt   half teaspoon
Lemon juice  4 tablespoon
Ketchup   4  tablespoon
Oil for frying   4 tablespoon


Method:
Marinate fish fillets with Red chili powder, mustard powder, black pepper powder, salt, lemon juice and ketchup for 30 minutes. Grease your dish with cooking oil and then spread fish fillets. Grill for 10 minutes or pan fry for 7 – 8 minutes. Serve with French fries & lemon slices.

Karhi with pakoras


Karhi with pakoras

INGREDIENTS
For the karhi:
Fenugreek seeds 2 teaspoon
Onion 2 (medium and paste)
Tomato paste I cup
Ginger and garlic paste 2 tablespoon
Red chili powder 2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Salt to taste
Coriander powder 1 tablespoon
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
 Yogurt 2 cup (sour)
 Gram flour 6 tablespoon
 Cooking oil 1 and half cup
For the pakoras:
Gram flour 1 and half cup
Onion 1 medium (sliced)
Potato 1(sliced)
Green chilies 4-5 (chopped)
Salt to taste
Baking powder half teaspoon
Oil to deep fry
For the tempering:
Cooking oil 6 tablespoon
Asafetida 3 pinches
White cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
Dried red chilies 6-7
Onion 1 (medium) finely sliced
Curry leaves 4-5


METHOD:
For the karhi:
Heat oil, add fenugreek seeds. When they begin to splutter add the onion paste, tomato paste, ginger and garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala with little water. Then Fry on low heat for 10 minutes. Blend the gram flour and yogurt with 2 cup of water and add to the masala. Add lots of water to get a very thin watery solution (about 6-7 cups).Bring to a boil covers and cook on very low heat for about 2 hours. Now cut off the flame. When a very thin layer of oil appears on the surface it means karhi is done.
For the pakoras:
In a bowl mix the gram flour with salt and baking powder and add chopped onion and chopped green chilies, sliced potato and add little water to make a thick paste. Heat oil. Put one tablespoon full of the pakora mixture and fry on medium heat till the pakoras are golden brown.
The karhi should be done in about 1 and two hours. When it's done add the pakoras, cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Take it out in the serving dish.
For tempering:
Heat oil and add asafetida then add cumin seeds and dried red chilies. When cumin splutters, add chopped onions and fry on medium heat till they are golden brown. I sometimes, add curry leaves also to the baghaar.Spread the baghaar over the karhi. Serve hot with roti, naan or boiled rice.