Monday, May 30, 2011

Fish Cutlet

Ingredients:
150 - 200 Grams Seer/Vanjaram Fish.
1 Large Boiled Potato
1 Large Onion (finely chopped)
3 Green Chillies (finely chopped)
Fist Full Mint & Coriander leafs (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
1 Tbsp Garam Masala or Kitchen King Masala
1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder & Cumin Powder
3 Tbsp Bread Crumbs
1 Egg
1 Tbsp Lime Juice
1 Tsp Pepper Powder
1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
Salt to taste
6 Tbsp Oil

First Step:
  • Heat a heavy bottom pan or wok add 2 cups water bring to boil add lime juice, salt and pepper powder add 1 tsp of oil and fish allow the fish to cook for 5 min.
  • Allow the cooked fish to cool. Drain the excess water remove the skin and bones and reserve the flesh in a bowl.

Second Step:
  • Heat a heavy bottom pan or wok add 2 tbsp oil fry the ginger and garlic paste add finely chopped onion fry till onion turns light pink in color add the dry ingredients garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder and the pepper powder fry till the raw flavor is gone.
  • Add the chillies and fry a bit add boiled potato and cooked fish to the onion masala fry add salt as per taste.
  • Add the bread crumbs, coriander and mint mix well and allow to cool.
Third Step:
  • Beat the egg with a pinch of salt.
  • Spread 1/4 cup  bread crumbs on a wide plate set aside.
  • Using a cutlet mould add the fish filling to the mould and creat a cutlet dip in the egg and roll on bread crumbs and set the cutlet aside.
  • Refrigerate the cutlets for 10 to 15 minutes before frying.
Fourth Step:
  • Heat a pan add 1 1/2 tbsp of oil shallow fry the prepared cutlets gently turn the cutlets once it turn golden brown to one side. fry both sides and Serve Hot with ketchup or mint chutney...Enjoy...:)


Demo video in English...Enjoy...:)

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Ice Cream Cake...My Way

Ingredients:
250 ML Vanilla Ice cream or Strawberry flavor Ice cream
150 Grams Vanilla Cake
8 to 10 Oreo Cookies
1/2 Cup Tinned Pineapple 
5 to 6 Tbsp of Pineapple syrup
1 Tbsp Lime juice
Decoration Sprinkles optional
Sweetened Cherry 

The Above mentioned  ingredients is for a full recipe. however i did for single serving  with 1 scoop of ice cream and just a single slice of cake.
Lets Party...
  •  In a bowl add cake as first layer.
  • Crush the oreo cookies.
  • Add lime juice to the pineapple juice.
  • Spread the juice on the cake add the crushes cookies on top of the cake add the pineapple pieces top with ice cream decorate with pineapple pieces and cherry sprinkle with colorful sprinkles and serve right away...Enjoy...:)

You can do layers with this recipe and use any fruit of your choice like mango, grapes and banana.


Recipe Video In English...:)

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Simple Bhindi/Vendakkai/Okra Fry

Ingredients:
1 Kilo Bhindi/Vendakkai/Okra
1 Tbsp Black Pepper Powder
1 Tbsp Red Chilli Powder
1 Pinch Asafoetida
4 1/2 Tbsp Oil
Salt to taste.

Lets Prepare:
  • Wash the okra pat dry and thinly slice into coins.
  • Add 2 tbsp oil to the sliced okra mix well and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

  • Heat a nonstick pan or wok add 2 /12 tbsp oil add the sliced okra and start fry keep stirring constantly on a medium flame you can place the cover but must stir every 3 minutes once.
  • Once the okra is half way done add salt chilli powder and stir well and fry.

  • Once the okra has turned light brown in color and there is no more gum texture left add pepper powder and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Once you see little bit oil to the sides serve hot...Enjoy...:)


Mom prepares this recipe at home always we love it best served with dhal rice or roti...nothing to touch moms cooking  I enjoyed cooking with mom today it was really fun day...Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there Indiya or west your the best...??? 

My video demo for the recipe...Enjoy...:)








Monday, May 2, 2011

Kheema Upma

Ingredients:
1 1/2  Cups Rice Vermicelli
250 Grams Kheema/Lamb mince
1 Large Onion ( Finely Chopped)
2 Green Chillies
2 Sprigs Curry leafs
2 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Tsp Red Chilly powder
1 Tsp Coriander/ Dhania Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tsp Lime juice
3 Cups Water
3 Cloves
1 Inch  Stick Cinnamon 
2 Pods Cardamom
1 Bay leaf
2 1/2 Tbsp Oil
1 Tbsp Clarified Butter
Salt to taste

Lets Prepare:
  • Heat a pan with 1 1/2 tbsp oil add ginger and garlic paste fry add the mince meat along with the chilly powder, dhania , turmeric and salt fry add very little water and cover allow the meat to cook for 10 to 15 minutes.


  • In a wok dry roast the rice vermicelli and reserve.
  • Boil 3 cups water.
  • In the same wok heat 1 tbsp of oil and clarified butter add all the spices fry a bit add the onions curry leafs and chillies and fry add 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste and fry the onion till transparent add the cooked meat to the onion stir and fry a bit add salt if needed and add the water cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rice vermicelli to the boiling water and stir cover and place on medium flame. keep stirring occasionally till the water evaporates and the oil starts to separate add lime juice and garnish with mint and coriander...serve hot with raita or any salad...Enjoy...:)



Kheema Upma Recipe Demo In English...:)