Showing posts with label Appetizer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Appetizer. Show all posts

Monday, May 18, 2009

Baby Corn Pakoda




Ingredients:

Baby Corn- 15 to 20
Corn Flour-5 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour(maida flour)- 5 tbsp
Besan-1 tbsp
Ginger and Garlic Paste-1 tbsp
Baking Soda-1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Italian seasoning- 1/2 tbsp
Water
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat a oil in a pan for deep frying.
2. Meanwhile take a bowl combine corn flour,maida flour,besan,ginger and garlic paste,salt,red chilli powder,turmeric powder,baking soda and italian seasoning mix it well,then add water mix it to form thick batter.
3. when oil is heated ,Dip each baby corn in the batter and deep fry until crispy and golden brown.
4. Remove on to kitchen tissue papper, to drain excess oil.
5. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.







Thursday, May 14, 2009

Soya Tandoori Balls





Ingredients:

For Balls:
Soya bean chunks-1 cup
Bread slices-4
Ginger &Garlic paste-1 tbsp
Green chilli- 2 chopped
Black pepper powder-1 tbsp
Garam masala powder- 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil

For Sauce:
Tomato -1 puree
Ginger and Garlic- 1 tbsp chopped
Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
Tomato sauce- 1 tbsp
Tandoori colour-1 tbsp

Method:

To make Soya Balls:
1.Soak Soya bean in 1 1/2 cup of warm water for 5 to 6 minutes.
2.Drain water and squeeze well to remove excess water.
3.Now add all the other ingredients for making balls except the oil.
4.Knead it well and make small balls and keep it side.
5.Heat oil in a pan for deep frying the balls,when oil is heated slowly add balls and fry for few minutes till balls are golden brown,remove and keep it aside.

To make Sauce:
1.Take a pan add 1 tbsp of oil,when oil is heated add chopped ginger and garlic and green chilli and fry for few minutes.
2.Then add tomato puree,red chilli powder,tomato sauce,salt and tandoori colour and saute for few minutes till oil separates.
3.Now add the fried soya balls and mix it well so that all the sauce are coated nicely to balls.

Note:
1.Instead of Soya chunks you can use soya granules also.
2.Instead of tomato puree you can use tomato paste.

Gobi Manchurian




Ingredients:

Cauliflower-1 medium size
All Purpose Flour-2 tbsp
Corn Flour-2 tbsp
Rice Flour-1/2 tbsp
Ginger & Garlic &Green chilli paste-1 tbsp
Water
Salt to taste

For Sauce:
Onion- 1 medium chopped
Capsicum-1/2 sliced
Ginger & Garlic-1 tbsp finely chopped
Green chilli-2 finely chopped
Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Soya sauce-2 tbsp
Chilli sauce-1 tbsp
Vinegar-2 tsp
Tomato sauce- 3 tbsp
Oil
Corrainder leaves-2 tbsp finely chopped

Method:

Note:Cut Cauliflower into florets,boil it for 10 to 12 minutes in salt water,drain and keep it aside.
1.Heat oil in a pan for deep frying the cauliflower,meanwhile take a bowl add all purpose flour,corn flour,rice flour ,salt,ginger & garlic &green chilli paste and water to make a thick paste.
2.When oil is heated, take one floret dip in the batter and coat nicely and slowly put in the oil in medium flame.
3.When its cooked,remove onto kitchen tissue paper and keep it a side.
4.Heat oil in another pan,when oil is heated,add garlic & garlic and green chilli chopped,fry for few minutes.
5.Then add chopped onions and sliced capsicum saute for few minutes,dont over cook capsicum.
6.Add soya sauce,chilli sauce,tomato sauce and vinger,mix it nicely and add little water and for 2 to 3 minutes.
7.Finally add fried cauliflower, mix it so that its coated nicely to all the cauliflower .
8.Turn off heat and garnish with chopped corrainder leaves.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Wheat Bread Rolls




Ingredients:
  • Wheat bread slices-5 to 6
  • Small potato-1 (Boiled,peeled and chopped)
  • Onion-1/4 cup, finely chopped
  • Cabbage-1/2 cup,finely chopped
  • Carrot-1/2 cup shredded
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-1/2 tsp
  • Green chilie-1 finely chopped
  • Garam Masala-1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  • Red chilli powder-1/4 tsp
Seasoning:
  • Oil-1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
  • Asafoetida Powder-1/4 tsp
  • Curry leaves-6 to 7
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for shallow fry-2 tbsp
  • Water



Method:


1.Heat a pan add oil,when oil is heated add cumin seeds,asafoetida and curry leaves,when they splutter add ginger & garlic paste and green chilli,fry for few minutes.
2.Then add chopped onion fry for few minutes,then add salt,turmeric powder,red chilli powder and garam masala and fry for few minutes.
3.When onion is cooked,add cabbage,carrot and potato and mix it well,keep the flame in low for 5 to 6 minutes.
4.After that mix it well and switch off th gas,and let it cool for few minutes.
5.Now take a bread slice and cut all the four edges,then take a small bowl of water and lightly dip the bread and remove it and squeeze out excess water gently with your both hand palms.
6.Place the bread in a plate and put 1 (or) 1 1/2 tbsp of stuffing on the bread,and then gently fold it from one side press it slightly,then fold from the other side and press it slightly.
7.Repeate same thing for the other breads.
8.Now heat a pan add little oil,when oil is heated slowly add the bread roll and cook and at top of bread apply little oil,when one side is cooked turn it to other side and cook till golden brown on both the sides.
9.Serve hot with tomato sauce.


Note:
* Instead of wheat bread you can use white bread also.