…briefly to avoid the splattering of oil. This is optional. Flip gently to fry on the other side. Fry till the fish is cooked through and the fish is golden & crisp. (Take care not to burn). Adjust the flame if needed. Lift the fish with the help of spatulas (you may need two spatulas). Drain the oil completely by turning the fish on the side away from the pockets. Transfer to a plate. Serve as a starter or enjoy with your favorite fish curry…
…& cauliflower may be used to prepare soup or use sparingly in the stir fry to moisten the vegetables if it is too dry. Heat a wok/kadhai or fry pan with oil till hot. Add mustard seeds, green cardamom and a sprig of curry leaves. Let it splutter. Saute the ginger and garlic on low heat till rawness disappears. Add the onions and sauté till soft and translucent. Add all the dry spice powders except the garam masala pwd. and then sauté for a few…
…sp. Vanilla Essence Water/milk/Coconut Milk for kneading Vegetable Oil for deep frying Procedure : In a sufficiently large bow/food processor, combine together the flour, sugar & salt to taste. Slightly melt the butter/ghee in a pan & add it to the above dry ingredients & mix well. Knead the dough by adding a little water/milk/coconut milk at a time to prepare a soft, smooth & pliable dough. Leave the dough covered with a damp clot…
…il and they do not turn soggy if you maintain the oil temperature when you deep fry. I enjoyed making these delectable donuts and my family relished them. They were light and airy, golden and crispy on the outside, pillowy soft inside and the glossy glaze was velvety smooth. I made a few small ones and some large ones. If you were to make small ones I think you should get about 30 with the quantity mentioned below and about 20 large ones. It all d…
…Soda ¼ tsp. Ajwain (optional) Salt to taste ½ cup Water Vegetable Oil for deep frying Method : In a bowl, mix together besan, red chilli pwd., turmeric pwd., baking soda, ajwain & salt. Add ½ cup water & mix well to form a smooth paste. Use a balloon whisk preferably to mix. Make sure there are no lumps. The batter should be slightly thick; it should coat the back of a spoon & should be of dipping consistency. If the batter i…
…he pomfret. Fry on med. heat on each side for about 3 mins. Flip gently to fry on the other side. Fry till the fish is cooked through & the fish is golden & crisp. (Take care not to burn) Lift the fish with the help of spatulas (you may need two spatulas). Drain the oil completely by turning the fish on the side away from the pockets. Transfer to a plate. Serve as a starter or enjoy with your favorite fish curry & rice or steamed rice…
…or ¼ tsp. fresh Cardamom pwd. 100 ml. Water ¼ tsp. Salt Vegetable Oil for deep frying To extract Fresh Coconut Milk : Grind one cup fresh grated coconut & cardamom (if you decide to use it instead of vanilla essence) in a grinder using about ½ cup water to a fine paste. Transfer the contents onto a muslin/cheese cloth/fine strainer or mesh spread over a sufficiently deep vessel. Rinse the grinder with some warm water about 1/3 cup & add t…
…tida) A handful of fresh Coriander (roughly chopped) Salt to taste Oil for deep frying Method: Wash & soak the urad dal in water for 4 hrs. Drain all the water & grind to a thick fine paste without adding water in a masala grinder/blender. Add water sparingly if required. The batter should be thick as possible as this helps in retaining the shape of the vada & ensures that the vadas do not absorb too much oil. Transfer the paste in…
…ation of Snake Gourd and Prawns is awesome. If you have enjoyed prawn stir fry or prawn chilli fry then you will really enjoy and relish them stuffed in the Padwal. Tasty, succulent, moist and with a light crunchy bite this preparation is wonderful as a starter but can be relished as a snack or as a side. It will be a star if served at a party or at festive occasions and great as a light lunch box or dinner meal. Give it a try and you will want to…
…imp & prawns throughout the year but to enjoy this dried shrimp chilli fry with hot chapattis or phulkas is something to be experienced… more importantly in the heavy monsoons when you watch the rain water cascading down your window panes while you enjoy your delicious meal!! Well, we are still waiting patiently in Pune & praying that the rain gods will be kind to us & shower us with the much awaited rains as the heat is unbearable, th…