Vanjaram Tava Fry (Seer fish fry)

Ingredients:

1 Kilo Seer Fish

5 to 8 Tbsp Red Chilly Powder

1 Tbsp Pepper Powder

1 Tbsp Cumin Powder

1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder

2 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup 

1/3 Cup Vinegar 

1/2 Lime juice

Salt to taste

Oil for frying.

Lets Prepare:

1. Wash the fish twice clean all the guts if any left in the fish squeeze lime juice and  little salt on the fish and wash the fish twice again drain all the water pat dry with a kitchen towel and reserve in a plate. if you do not have fresh lime at home then wash fish with vinegar and salt this way of cleaning helps to remove any fish smell.
2. In a bowl add the chilly powder, turmeric powder, ketchup, pepper powder, salt and mix with only vinegar do not add water instead of vinegar you can add tamarind water.
3. Apply the masala paste on the fish cover and marinate for 3 hours for best result allow to marinate for 5 hours in the fridge.
4. Get the fish to room temp before frying.
5. Heat a tava or any iron skillet add 4 tbsp of oil and shallow fry the fish till both sides turn golden brown in color. while cooking cook the fish on low flame and flip the fish real gentle to turn sides and roast till well done...Garnish with lime wedges and mint and serve with radish chutney...Enjoy...:)

Best served with hot sambar, rasam and steamed rice...i cant explain the taste simply super...:)

I've also done detail demo video on you tube do watch and enjoy...:)

Mullangi / Radish Chutney

Ingredients:

1 Medium Radish (peeled and cut into tiny pieces)

1 Fist Full Mint Leafs

1 Fist Full Coriander Leafs

1 Fist Full Curry Leafs

1/3 Cup Yogurt

3 Pods Garlic

1/2 Inch Ginger

1 Tbsp Cumin

2 Green Chillies

1 Tbsp Salt

1 Tsp Lime Juice

Lets Prepare:

In a mixer blender we need to add the above ingredients adding very little water to grind into a smooth paste and we can serve this super simple chutney with any kebabs or fish fry its so simple even a 3year old can prepare this chutney in no time just kidding try this recipe and post your comments...Enjoy...:)

I Love Love Love this Chutney its simple, easy, super tasty and very affordable for a lazy goose like me...lol...people who enjoy barbeque's or any grills will 100% enjoy this chutney as dip for their kebabs and grills. I've once had this chutney as dip for toast trust me i enjoyed every bit of that toast i can practically use this dip for any chips...wafers...grills I've tried this chutney out with several options :P thank god it works...:P. E Chutney Recipe Try Maadi Simply Maaja Maadi I say...:P

Apple Juice My Way*****

Ingredients:
2 Medium Apples
10 Mint Leafs
3 to 4 Tbsp Sugar or any Diet Sugar
1/2 Inch Piece Ginger
1 Tsp Cumin Powder
1/2 Lime Juice
1 Pinch Salt

Lets Partey:
In a juice blender add the apples, mint leafs, sugar, ginger, salt and 1/2 tsp cumin add water and blend well check for sugar and add if needed add the lime juice and mix well pour the juice in a tall tumbler with or without ice and sprinkle a bit of cumin powder and garnish with a sprig of mint...Enjoy...:)

I enjoy this juice when ever apples are in season everyone at home loves this juice this recipe was and is a winner in all the parties we had...apples have vitamin A its good for your liver and balder the mint, cumin and ginger helps in digestion which is really good to have before or after meal this juice can be enjoyed with out ice so simple but packet with whole bunch of flavor's you can substitute the sugar by adding honey...share this recipe with your friends and family they will love it for sure...:)

I've Done a detail recipe On my Youtube Channel watch and Enjoy...:)

Corn Kosambari (Bangalore Special)

Ingredients:

1 Cup Corn, Pomegranate Seeds, Carrots, Cucumber, Apple, Onion, Grated Coconut

2 Tbsp Golden Raisins

2 Green Chillies

1 Tbsp Lime Juice

1 Pinch Asafoetida

Salt to taste.

Lets Prepare:

1. Peel and de-seed the cucumber and chop into small cubes.
2. Cut Onions and carrots into small pieces.
3. Core the apple and cut into cubes.
4. Freshly Grate the coconut.
5. Steam the corn with little salt for 5 mins and rinse twice in cold water.
6. In a wide bowl add all the ingredients and mix well mix the asafoetida and lime juice and add to the salad add salt as per your taste mix well and garnish with either coriander or candied cherry serve as side dish with any south indian meal...Enjoy...:)

I've done detail video demo do watch and enjoy...:)

Chicken Spring Roll

Ingredients:

1 Fist Full Rice Noddles 

250 Grams Chicken mince

2 Tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste

1 Egg

1 Tbsp Chilly Powder

1/2 Cup Spring beans, Capsicum, Carrots, Cauliflower florets, Corn...Use what ever veg is avail at home...

All veg cut into julienne..

Few Mint and Coriander leafs finely chopped.

2 Green Chilles

1 Small Onion (Finely Chopped)

1 Packet Spring roll pastry sheets (Wheat Wrapper)

2 Tbsp Oil

1 Tbsp Butter

Oil for frying

Salt to taste.

Lets Prepare:

• Heat a wok add 1 tbsp oil and fry 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste tip in the chicken add the chilly powder and add 1 tsp salt fry well on medium flame till the moisture evaporates from the chicken and the chicken is well done fry well and reserve in a bowl.
• In the same wok heat 1 tbsp of butter and oil fry the ginger and garlic well tip in the onion and chillies fry well tip in all the veg fry well add salt cover and allow the veg to cook on low flame till well done.
• Once the veg has cooked through tip in the chicken along with the coriander and mint and fry and remove from flame.
• you can divide half the filling for just chicken and veg and the other for noddle chicken and veg.
• Heat 2 cups of water in a pot bring to boil and remove from flame add the rice noddle and allow to soak in warm water till the noddle is soft. drain...
• Add the rice noddle to one part of chicken mixture and mix well.
• Place the chicken filling on the pastry sheet and roll 1/2 way give a egg wash and seal all the edges fold and roll the pastry and form a spring roll .
• Heat oil for frying and fry the prepared spring rolls till light golden brown and serve hot with any hot sauce of your choice...Enjoy...:)

Suggestions:

By adding shrimp instead of chicken also tastes good.

1 tbsp Soya and Worcestershire sauce can be added while preparing the filling.

tofu or paneer can also be substituted instead of chicken 

By adding oregano you'll have a different flavor to the spring roll

I've done a detail video demo as always do watch and try the recipe your self...:)

    

Palak Chicken (Chicken in spinach gravy)

Ingredients:

1 Kilo Curry Cut Chicken

1 Cup Yogurt 

1 Bunch Palak (Spinach)

1 Tbsp Tandoori masala

1 Tbsp Kitchen King masala

1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tbsp Coriander Powder

2 1/2 Tbsp Chilly Powder

3 Tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste

2 Medium Size Onion

2 Medium Tomato

2 Green Chillies

1 Lime

1 Fist Full Coriander leafs

1 Fist Full Mint leafs

2 1/2 Tbsp Clarified butter 

2 1/2 Tbsp Oil

Salt to taste.

Lets Prepare:

1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, 1 tbsp chilly powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, tandoori masala, 1/2 lime juice and salt mix well cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. In a blender add the onion and prepare a puree without adding water reserve in a bowl.
3. In the same blender add the tomato and prepare puree with out adding water reserve in a bowl.
4. Heat a wok add the spinach leafs, coriander leafs, mint leafs and green chillies cover and allow the greens to wilt down on a slow flame for 10 mins. then add to a blender and prepare a puree with out adding water and reserve.
5. Remove the chicken from fridge and bring to room-temp after 1 hr.
6. Heat a wide and heavy bottom pan add 1 tbsp of clarified butter and oil and add the chicken to the pan cover and allow the chicken to cook on medium flame.
7. Heat a wok add the rest of the oil and clarified butter add the ginger and garlic paste fry. tip in onion puree fry till it turns to a light pink color add the tomato puree fry. tip in the chilly powder, turmeric powder, kitchen king masala and coriander powder and fry well. once the chicken has cooked add to the tomato masala and fry a bit add 1 cup of warm water and add salt as per your taste simmer bring to a boil and add the palak masala bring the gravy to a boil once you feel the gravy has thicken and everything has incorporated add lime juice and garnish with butter or fresh cream and serve hot with pulkas ...Enjoy maadi...:)

This recipe was a viewer request from youtube their channel page (TheKhaleelahamed ).this is my version of the palak chicken you can also sub for boiled eggs instead of chicken it will taste super try this recipe and enjoy...:)

Please wash the palak, coriander and mint leafs at least 7 to 10 times in water before use. the greens carry high pesticides and recycled human and animal waste please make sure to clean your veg and greens throughly before use please mind your serving for young and old at home we are prone to so many disease if we are not careful in taking measures while cooking. 


I've also Uploaded a demo video for this recipe watch and enjoy...:)

Gajar Ki Roti

Ingredients:

1 Cup Carrots (peeled and cut into large pieces)

1 Cup All purpose flour / Maida

1 Cup Whole wheat flour

1 1/2 Tbsp Chilly Flakes

1 Inch Ginger

1 Cup Water

Oil 

Salt to taste.

Lets Prepare:

Heat a pot with one cup water add the carrots and ginger allow to carrots to cook well and the water should evaporate at the same time remove from flame and add the carrots to the blender and prepare puree adding very little water. reserve the puree to a mixing bowl add chilly flakes salt as per your taste add maida and wheat flour add 1 tbsp oil and knead the dough well add water if require while kneading the dough cover and allow the dough to rest for 1/2 hour. make roundels dip in some flour and roll out the roti. heat a tava or skillet and start frying the roti flip the roti twice add 1/2 tsp of oil fry and serve hot with butter and pickel ....Enjoy

Do look into the demo video how i prepare the roti and also make layers in the roti... 

You can also add chilly powder instead of chilly flakes but add the chilly powder while cooking the carrots and ginger then blend in a blender..and knead the dough... 

Watch my demo video and enjoy...:)