Thursday 14 July 2011

corned idlis

Here's to healthy and delicious eating! Here's a delicious, corn filled idli recipe that can be enjoyed as a snack or the main dish. Simply transform your plain and boring idlis into a delicious snack by stuffing it with spicy & chatpata corn & no deep frying in oil! 

Cooking Time: 20 mins.

Ingredients


For serving
sambar or white chutney


For the idli batter
1 cup rice
1/3 cup udadh dal 
salt 
to taste 


For the stuffing 
1 cup corn paste 
1 tsp green chilly paste
coriander
1/2 tsp chat masala 
1/4 cup onion
1/2 cup cheese (optional)

method
grind rice & udadh dal into smooth batter & keep overnight for fermentation.
in the idli maker apply thin layer of ghee/ oil, put thin layer of idli batter then add 1 tbsp of corn mix, cover it with another layer of idli batter. steam the idlis for 15mins & the delicious & healthy snack is ready to eat!!

Thursday 7 July 2011

yummy crispy goooey cheese balls

Cheese balls are yummy. Melted cheese will give you a gooey feeling and the aroma is just wonderful. As soon as the weather turns a bit chilly or humid, everyone at our home starts craving for fried food! Bhajias are a hot favorite in pretty much any Indian household during rainy cold days. But you don't really need an excuse to enjoy fried food. It is extremely comforting, and that is enough reason to indulge, at least once in a while! 
These cheese fritters are so easy to make, and they are so tasty, you'll be eating away the entire bowl in no time! The crispy exterior with the soft gooey cheesy interior make them perfect finger food, and your kids would especially like them a lot. You can jazz it up by adding chopped onions, maybe some cilantro or basil, even chopped spinach would be great with cheese. Remember to serve them hot, with Ketchup or some dipping sauce, with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Only seven ingredients combine to make an unforgettable classic cheese ball with the distinctive flavor of cheddar cheese!


Ingredients:
1 cup grated cheese
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup bread crumbs
oil for frying
salt to taste
Method:
Mix shredded cheese, chilly powder, pepper powder & salt. Make small round balls. Make thick paste of flour, salt & baking powder. Dip balls in paste followed by bread crumbs & deep fry till golden brown.The cheese will become nice and gooey but due to the maida paste and the bread crumbs, the Cheese Balls will still hold their shape. 


Wednesday 6 July 2011

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Mayonnaise (with egg)

MAYO is a thickened paste of oil & egg yolk flavored with mustard. It has gained immense popularity as an accompaniment with various foods. It is a perfect combi of sweet & tangy in the form of a delicious sauce consumed with salads , burgers, French fries, hot dogs, sandwiches, breads & almost anything.
Although originated in France it has gained immense popularity all over the world.

METHOD: it is made by mixing egg yolk & oil blender. Oil is added drop by drop, each time blending the mix for a minute till a creamy spread is formed after which vinegar is added & blended again till a pale yellow creamy sauce is formed. Now sugar.mustard paste, pepper &
are added as per taste.

Coldslaw is a simple recipe made with mayonnaise by mixing cabbage & carrot into it.