Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Macaroni and Vegetable Cutlet



For the day 2 of blogging Marathon I chose the theme Birthday party and for the next few days I will be focusing towards the birthday theme.
As kids always like to have some finger food with the ketchup thought the cutlet would be apt for the starter.To make it more healthier I shallow fried the cutlets instead of deep frying.Now off to the recipe........................

Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Macaroni(elbow shape)1/3cup
Potato2 nos.(medium size)
Mixed veggies(carrot,beans,peas and corn)1/2cup(finely chopped)
Paneer/cottage cheese 1/2cup(grated)
Chilly powder 1tsp
Garam masala powder1/2tsp
Coriander leaves(chopped)2tbs
Salt1tsp
Oilas needed for frying
All purpose flour/maida2tbs
Bread crumbs3/4-1cup(approximately)



Method

  • Cook the macaroni in the boiling water till gets soft,drain the excess water and let it cool.Pressure cook the potatoes for 2 whistles and mash it,set it aside.
  • Cook the finely chopped veggies with a pinch of salt and sprinkle some water,microwave it for 3-4 minutes.Drain if any excess water is left.
  • Now in a mixing bowl add the mashed potatoes,cooked macaroni,mixed veggies,salt,red chilly powder,garam masala powder,finely chopped coriander leaves.Mix everything well till it gets blend thoroughly.
  • Now take a small lemon sized of the above mixture and make it to a smooth ball and flatten it to a disc.Continue for the rest and keep it.
  • Now to the all purpose flour add 1/4 cup of water and a pinch of salt,mix it to a thin batter.Heat the pan with a tbs of oil.
  • Take a flattened disc,dip it in the thin batter and then dust it with the bread crumbs.
  • Drop it in the pan 4-5 discs at a time and fry it both sides till golden.Drain it on a paper towel.
  • Serve it ketchup.

Enjoy........................................................................

  • It can be deep fried also in the oil and if the cutlets spread in the oil add 2tbs of all purpose flour to the mixture.
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Monday, April 1, 2013

Semiya/Vermicelli Payasam

Blogging Marathon#27 has started from today and this marathon is going to be a very special which is a 30 days marathon.
For this month Valli has chosen a 30 days marathon with 4 different themes for each week and this week,s theme is Occasion.
Under this theme we need to showcase the recipes which is prepared during occasions such as wedding,birthday,anniversary.
Today I am sharing a simple and delicious payasam with vermicelli popular in occasions.None of the South Indian occasion meal won't be complete without the payasam and vadai.
Coming to the recipe I wanted to make the payasam along with the colored sago which is usually served in the wedding menu.So I started hunting colored sago in Indian grocery unfortunately it is not available here.But for my surprise I got the colored vermicelli instead of sago,made this evergreen payasam served in the weddings.Now off to the recipe.........................

Ingredients 

IngredientQuantity
Vermicelli/semiya1cup
Sugar3/4cup
Milk2cups
Cashews 3tbs
Cardamom powder/ellaki podi 1/4tsp
Ghee1tbs
Condensed milk1/4cup(optional)




Method


Enjoy....................................................

  • Addition of condensed milk is purely optional but it gives a richness to the payasam,if you are not adding increase the sugar quantity to 1 cup.
  • The amount of milk can de adjusted according to the consistency.
  • Raisins can also be added and for extra flavor rose or vanilla extract can be added.

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Event and Giveaway Announcement-Only Legumes

Hello friends I am hosting Pari's 'Only' cooking series,please do participate in the event and make it success.The theme for this month is Legumes.
Legumes are class of vegetables that includes beans and peas.
Legumes are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. They also contain beneficial fats and soluble and insoluble fiber. A good source of protein, legumes can be a healthy substitute for meat.



Some of the common legumes are

  • Adzuki beans/Red chori/Thattapayaru
  • Black beans
  • Black eye beans
  • Chickpeas/Garbanzo beans/Channa
  • Cranberry beans
  • Cow peas/Vellakaramani/Alasanda
  • Fava beans
  • Green peas
  • Lima beans
  • Moth beans
  • Mung beans
  • Pinto beans
  • Pink beans
  • Red Kidney beans or Rajma
 Here are the rules to participate in the event

  • The event starts from 1 -30th April 2013.
  • Any number of entries can be accepted but only 2 archives entries are accepted and needs to be re posted,else it is not accepted.
  • Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are accepted,only chicken,fish and eggs are only allowed.
  • Use of logo is mandatory as it helps the word spread.
  • The entry must be linked back to my announcement page as well to Pari's announcement page.
  • Non bloggers also participate in this event send their entries to naliniskitchen@gmail.com on or before April 30th 2013.
  • The winner will be selected by randomly by Pari at the end of the event for a cookbook of Tarladalal.
  • The winner be make an arrangement  to provide an address in India if living in abroad as it is delivered only in India.
  • I will post the roundup in a week after the completion of the event.
Looking forward for your delicious recipes......

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Goan Pancake/Elle Belle/Goan Pancakes filled with coconut and jaggery filling


Today's recipe is simple pancake stuffed with coconut and jaggery which is popular in Goa.
This pancakes resembles South Indian Surul Aapam in which finely ground rice is used as the outer layer,will share the recipe soon.
When I was talking about this recipe to one of my friend came to know that there is a similar recipe available in Kerala which is called as Love Letter.I don't know the reason behind this name.
Coming to the recipe,the batter with egg comes out thin,soft pancake and easy to spread comparatively without eggs. .Here goes the recipe...


Ingredients

For the crepe

IngredientQuantity
All purpose flour1cup
Egg1no.
Milk1/2cup
Baking sodaa pinch
Ghee/oilto drizzle
Salt1/4tsp
For the Filling

IngredientQuantity
Fresh coconut(grated)1cup
Brown Sugar/Jaggery3/4cup
Cardamom powdera generous pinch



Method 

Take the dry ingredients,maida,salt and baking powder in a bowl and mix it well.Now beat the egg with the milk till fluffy.Add this one to the flour and mix it well.Make a thin batter with water.
Keep the coconut and sugar in a microwave bowl and cook it for 2-3 minutes,stir in in between.Add the cardamom powder and keep it aside.
Heat a non-stick pan and pour a ladle of batter ad swirl the pan in a circular motion for spreading the batter. Drizzle a few drops of oil or ghee and cook it for a minute.No need to flip,remove it from the pan and transfer to a plate. Now keep 11/2tbs of filling in the center.
Tuck in both the sides and roll it from one end to make a roll. Pancake is ready.
Serve it immediately
Enjoy...........................................................................

  • Using the non-stick pan is very important to get a nice and thin pancakes.
  • The amount of jaggery can be increased or decreased according to personal preference.
  • You can add even khoya to the filling but traditionally coconut and jaggery filling is used.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Egg Vindaloo

Vindaloo is a spicy Goan curry which mostly made with chicken and pork or mixed veggies.I had chicken vindaloo in restaurants with flat bread and rice.
For the day 2 of Blogging Marathon #26 under the theme Goan cuisine I wanted to try the vindaloo with the eggs instead of chicken or veggies.
For my surprise it turned out super delicious and spicy,tangy,aromatic curry. We enjoyed with roti and plain rice.Now to the recipe.......................



Ingredients
For the curry

Egg4nos.
Onion(finely chopped)2nos.(medium size)
Tomato 2nos.(medium size)
Green Chilly(chopped)2nos.
Coriander leaves(chopped)2tbs
Saltto taste
Oil2tbs

For the Vindaloo paste 

Red chilly6-7nos.
Corianderseeds/vara kothamalli 11/2tbs
Cumin seeds1tsp
Cloves/lavangam4nos.
Cinnamon/pattai1 inch piece
Ginger/inji1 inch piece
Garlic/poondu6-7 cloves
Turmeric powder/manjal podi 1/2tsp
Vinegar1tbs

For the tempering 



Cardamom/ellaki1no.
Cumin seeds1/2tsp
Cloves/lavangam2nos.
Cinnamon/pattai1 inch piece
Black pepper corns/milagu1/8tsp




Method 

                Boil the eggs and halved it and grind the ingredients given, to a fine paste with water and vinegar,keep it aside.
Heat a pan with the oil crackle the cumin seeds then add the cinnamon,black pepper,cloves.Add the onions and green chilly,saute till transparent.Then add the ground paste and fry it till the raw flavor vanishes.
Now add the chopped tomatoes,cook till mushy.Add a cup of water and salt,cook it till it becomes thicken.
Now add the boiled eggs and cook it for 2 minutes,finally add the chopped coriander leaves,mix it gently.
Egg Vindaloo is ready. Serve it with roti and rice.

Enjoy.............................................................................
  • This same recipe can be made with chicken and mixed veggies even soya nuggets can also be used.
  • After adding the eggs gently mix it otherwise the yolk will separate from the white.
  • Add the tomatoes after the paste is completely fried and the raw smell vanishes.
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Monday, March 25, 2013

Baath cake/Semolina cake/Goan Semolina and Coconut Cak

For the final week of Blogging Marathon#26 I chose the Goan cuisine as theme and today,s recipe is going to be a flavorful cake called Baath Cake.
Goan cuisine is influenced by Portuguese colonization,famous for sea food and lots of unique vegetarian dishes.
The baath cake or semolina cake has a very unique flavor which is prepared during the Christmas time in Goa.
This is a simple cake which doesn't need of fancy ingredients and the cake comes out fluffy and light if it soaks for altleast 8 hours or overnite.
The recipe I adapted from Priya's blog and tweaked slightly.The original recipe calls for 3 eggs but I used 2 as we don't like too much of egg flavor in cake so added an extra one tbs of butter.Here is the recipe................................  


Ingredients


IngredientQuantity
Semolina/rava/sooji1cup
Powdered sugar11/2cups
Coconut(grated)2cups
All purpose flour/maida 3tbs
Corn flour 1tbs
Butter(room temperature)/vennai5tbs
Egg2nos.
Baking powder2tsp
Salta pinch
Milk1/2cpp
Vanilla extract2tsp
Finely chopped nutsto garnish
Milk1/2cup



Method 

Mix well all purpose flour,finely grated coconut,powdered sugar,semolina,corn flour and baking powder in a bowl and keep aside. Beat the eggs with an electric hand blender till it becomes fluffy.
Then add the butter and beat it well. Now to the egg mixture gradually add the dry ingredients and mix it well with a spatula.Add milk as needed to get a pouring consistency. Cover the mixture and keep it for 8 hours or overnite in a room temperature or refrigerator depending upon the climate.
After 8 hours of soaking take the batter and add the vanilla extract and mix it. Pre heat the oven to 340 degree Fahrenheit and transfer the dough to a greased pan,garnish it with the chopped nuts..Bake it for 30-35 minutes or a tooth pick comes out clean.
Cool it on a cooling rack and cut into desired shape. Baath Cake is ready.

Enjoy.................................................................
  • Use the room temperature butter and if you r keeping it in the refrigerator then take it out an hour before and keep it the room temperature,then bake it. 
  • Instead of fresh grated coconut,dessicated coconut can also be used but the flavor will be better with the fresh coconut. 
  • Do not over bake the cake as it turns hard and after 25 minutes check it every other minute to get a perfect cake.
  • The coconut can be grated finely or it can be grind to a coarse paste.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Corn and green Peas Kurma

For the final day of blogging marathon#26 under the theme pick one ingredient I made the kurma with my ingredient sweet corn.Along with sweet corn and peas I added potato,the taste was so good and paired up with rotis for dinner.Now to the recipe.......................


Ingredients

IngredientQuantity
Sweet corn kernels3/4cup
Green peas1/2cup
Potato(cubed)1no.(medium size)
Onion(finely chopped)1no.(medium size)
Tomato(finely chopped)2nos.(medium size)
Green Chilly(chopped)2nos.
Coriander leaves(chopped)2tbs
Curry leaves(chopped)1 sprig
Ginger&garlic paste2tsp
Red chilly powder/milagai podi1tsp
Coriander powder/dhania podi11/2tsp
Garam masala powder1/4tsp
Turmeric powder/manjal podi1/8tsp
Salt11/2tsp
Oil11/2tbs
To grind
IngredientQuantity
Coconut grated1/4cup
Fennel seeds/sombhu1tsp
Cinnamon/pattai1/2 inch piece
Cloves/lavangam2nos.
Poppy seeds/kasakasa1/2tsp
Cashews/mundiri2nos.
Method

  • Grind the ingredients given to a fine paste with water and keep it aside.
  • Heat the oil and saute the onion and green chilly till transparent then add the ginger garlic paste.Fry it till the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook it till mushy,then add the green peas and corn.Saute it for a minute.
  • Now add all the powders,salt and mix it well,add a cup of water to it.
  • Add the cubed potato and cook it covered in a medium flame for 4-5 minutes.
  • Then add the ground paste and cook it for 2-3 minutes.
  • Finally add the coriander leaves.
  • Serve it along with roti and pulkhas.
Enjoy...................................................

  • Instead of coconut paste coconut milk can also be used.
  • Other veggies such as green beans and bell pepper also added for extra flavors.
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