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Prawn Kanji Curry/Prawn Curry with Gruel

This is a traditional East Indian curry made with Rice gruel/kanji..its absolutely healthy and delicious . Have it hot steaming Rice and you will really enjoy .The green Masala and the Rice gruel gives this curry a unique taste.Usually we do add small brinjals and bottle gourd But here I have only added Bottle gourd.

Ingredients

1 cup Prawns deveined but keep the shell
1 1/2-2 cups gruel/kanji
1 tomato
2 med Onions chopped
4 to 5 green chillies
5 to 6 garlic cloves
1.5 inch ginger
a pinch of turmeric
1/2 cup fresh grated coconut
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp coriander seeds
handful of Coriander leaves
sprig of curry leaves
250-300 gms Bottle gourd/dudhi/lauki
4 to 5 small brinjals(i had not added in this recipe but normally we do add)
1 tbsp tamarind pulp
2 tbsp coconut oil/any oil.
salt to taste

Method

Wash the prawns and marinate with salt and turmeric and keep aside for 15-20 min.

Grind coconut,coriander seeds cumin,chilli,garlic ginger and coriander leaves with little water to a smooth paste.

Slice the onions and chop the tomatoes fine and cut the vegetables .

In a Vessel heat oil (if u have earthen vessel do use that) add curry leaves ,Onion tomato fry well then add the ground paste and the prawns fry for 6-8 min .

Then add the rice gruel/kanji and the vegetables and bring the curry to very nice boil.

Reduce the flame cover with a lid and simmer and cook till the veggies and prawn are cooked well.

Check for salt as we marinated the prawns and even the gruel has salt..add if needed ..if u find it too thick add water once it comes to a nice boil add tamarind pulp simmer and cook for 5 min .

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Kadhai Chicken is a lovely chicken preparation made in a tomato -curd gravy and made in a Kadhai preferably.This is my version of Kadhai Chicken and we enjoy this with some jeera rice. Its a very easy recipe.And you too will like this.

Ingredients:
To grind to powder
4-5 Kashmiri Dry Chillies
5 peppercorns
1 star anise
1 tsp fennel seeds
1.5 tsp cumin seeds
1 .5 tbsp coriander seeds
4 cloves
2-3 green cardamon

To marinate
750 gms chicken pieces
200 gms Curds
salt to taste
1/2 tsp haldi/turmeric powder
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
salt to taste.

Other
2-3 green chillies chopped
2 tomatoes crushed
3 onions roughly sliced
2 tbsp oil
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp Kasuri Methi powder

Method:
Wash the chicken pieces well and drain the excess water.

Dry roast all the ingredients under to grind to a powder till fragrant and grind to a coarse powder.

Whisk the curds well.

Marinate the Chicken with salt,turmeric powder ginger garlic paste and curds and keep aside for 1- 1.5 hour.

In a pan heat about 1.5 tsp oil and fry the onions till they turn light brown.

Grind the fried onion to a paste and keep aside.

In a nonstick Kadhai heat oil then add the bay leaves then add the crushed tomatoes and fry well till the oil separates then add the chopped chillies and fry for a minute.

Then add the onion paste well and add the marinated chicken and fry over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.

Then add the ground powder and mix well and saute for 5 minutes add 1/2 tsp kasuri methi and about 1-1.5 cup water and bring it to a nice boil.

Once the chicken has cooked well reduce the flame and add the chopped coriander and mint leaves.

Serve hot with rice/pulav/rotis or bread of your choice.

Pav Bhaji is one of Mumbai's Famous street food ..It's a favourite amongst all Mumabikars. Served with buttery Pav /Bread and some onion and lime .Taste is just amazing .

Pav Bhaji is a very popular street food of Mumbai .Originated in Mumbai it self .You will find a cart in every corner of Mumbai . And the most tasty pav bhaji is the one we get on the road side than the one served in a Restaurant.. Its a blend of all vegetables in a tomato gravy with spices made on a Tava/Iron griddle with loads of butter and served with Pav /Bread which is toasted with butter again. Everyone just freak on it. We however don't binge on the street pav bhaji. We make it quite often at home .Its a very easy recipe and taste simply good. You can add any vegetable you want to make your fussy kids eat with ease and they won't even know which veggies go in.

Ingredients:
4-5 potatoes Potatoes
1 cup green peas
1 carrot
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 inch ginger
6 to 7 garlic cloves
2 capsicum
3 medium sized onions plus 1 chopped for garnish
3 medium sized tomatoes or 2 big
1 tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp pav bhaji masala
1/2 tsp cumin seeds(optional)
lime juice as needed
1 tbsp oil
4 to tbsp butter /as needed
salt to taste

Method:

Boil all the vegetables in a pressure cooker with salt and water till soft and mushy don't throw the excess water you can use the water for the bhaji.

Grind onion ,ginger garlic together to a fine paste.

Make a paste of Capsicum.

Chop the tomatoes very fine or just grate it fine or grind to a paste.

Heat a Kadhai or a Iron Griddle. add 2 tbsp butter and oil .

Then add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds(optional) then add the onion and ginger garlic paste fry well till the raw smell goes off.

Add the capsicum paste fry well then add the tomatoes and fry well till oil separates.

Now mix in the pav bhaji masala and red chilli powder and mix well.

Add the boiled mashed veggies and mix.

Add water and salt and mix well with the masher.

Serve hot with a dollop of butter and butter toasted bread .

Note:
I prefer making a paste of capsicum onion and tomato you can chop them fine and mash with potato masher while you cook it with the masala .
You could add grated cheese to it and serve as Cheese Pav Bhaji.
You can use any vegetables and adjust the quantity according to your taste.
You can also make a paste of garlic and dry red chillies and avoid the ginger garlic paste and the chilli powder.

Mutton stew is a light soup like gravy with Mutton and vegetables. Its light as it doesn't have coconut and lots of spices.Taste very good with steamed rice or pulav.Mutton Stew is one of East Indian's favourite dish and a must for every feast or any special occasion or for a Sunday meal. Mutton and other vegetables make it healthy too.

Ingredients:
500 gms Mutton
2-3 carrots
200 gms green peas
2-3 potatoes
3 onions chopped fine
100 gms french bean(optional)
3-4 green chillies
1 tsp poppy seeds
1.5 tsp sesame seeds
handful of coriander and mint leaves
2 bay leaves
2 tomatoes chopped
1 tbsp ginger minced
5-6 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp garam masala powder
lime juice as needed
salt to taste
2 -3 tbsp oil/as needed

Method:

Wash the mutton pieces ,clean the green peas ,chop the carrots and cut the potatoes and the french beans.

Grind together the roasted poppy seeds ,sesame seeds 2 green chilies 1 onion coriander and mint leaves to a fine paste.

In a Pressure Cooker vessel add oil once the oil is hot put the bay leaves and then the chopped onion garlic and ginger.

Saute well then add the ground paste fry well over medium heat.

Now add the chopped tomato and fry for a while now add the mutton pieces fry all together add the vegetables and salt add water and pressure cook for 10-15minutes or till the mutton is well cooked.

Once the mutton has cooked well ,release the pressure and open the lid add garam masala powder and let it simmer . check for salt add if needed also add lime juice as needed.

Serve hot with steamed rice/pulav/bread/fugiyas.

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Methi with Chicken is a lovely combination .Cooked in a Curd based gravy Fresh Methi and Chicken makes a very good dish .I have made Methi Chicken many times . Recently i had brought some fresh Methi/Fenugreek leaves to make some Theplas and Methi Matar but ended up in Making it with Chicken Mince. It tasted amazing .Everyone at home and even my neighbours who tasted it absolutely loved it .And my neighbour asked me for the recipe too .So thought of posting it.

Ingredients:
400 gms Chicken Mince
1 bunch of fresh Methi /Fenugreek leaves.
4 onions finely chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
3 green chillies chopped/to taste
1 tsp dry fenugreek leaves/kasuri methi
4 tbsp curds (not too sour)
2 tsp meat masala(i used bottle masala)
1 tsp garam masala powder
1.5 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1/2 tsp haldi/turmeric powder
2 bay leaves
2-3 tbsp oil
salt to taste
fresh cream to garnish(optional)

Method:
In a Non stick Kadhai /Vessel add oil .

Once oil is sufficiently hot add cumin seeds once they crackle add bay leaves.

Then add chopped onions and fry well over medium heat fry well till raw smell goes off and the onion turn soft and translucent.then add the chopped green chillies

Add ginger garlic paste and saute for some time till the raw smell goes off then add the chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes turn mushy.

Now put the chopped fenugreek /methi and saute for 3-5 minutes.

Add all the powdered masalas and the turmeric powder mix all well.

Then add the Chicken Mince and fry well for 5 -7 minutes .

Add the whisked yogurt and mix well add salt and water and mix.Then add the kasuri methi.

Cover with a lid and let it come to a nice boil then reduce the flame and simmer for 7-10 minutes or until done.

Garnish with a dash of fresh cream or just serve it right away with some Hot Chapattis/Bread.

Note:
I have used homemade Curds which was not sour,If the curds you use is sour you may reduce the amount or add according to your taste.

You can also make it with Chicken pieces .

If you ask me Which is the best one pot meal you love ? My answer to that will be pasta . I love cooking pasta and more than that i love eating pasta .Truly a best one pot meal there is so much to choose from .Amongst all Lasagna is utmost favourite. But at times I prefer eating a lighter yet cheesy version of pasta .

Making Pasta is very easy even a bachelor or a beginner can do it . I had made this pasta yesterday with some cherry tomatoes and some Capsicum . It was a simple yet delectable pasta dish and we all loved it especially my little Godchild who is just 2 .5 years old loved it so much that he was asking me How You made this Goma?? aww how cute was that and i was overwhelmed and amazed with this compliment of his.
He thoroughly enjoyed it and even asked me to pack some to take away..The reason being it was cheesy and non spicy.

Ingredients:
250 gms Elbow Macaroni/any pasta
200 gms boneless chicken breast
1/2 green capsicum
1/2 yellow capsicum n Red if you want.
1/2 tsp chilli flakes
4 garlic cloves minced
1 tsp oregano
1 tbsp tomato ketchup(optional)
100 gms grated cheese
2 tbsp cream
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
salt to taste.

Method:
Boil sufficient water to cook the pasta and cook it with salt and a tsp of oil.

Cook pasta till al dente and drain all the excess water .

Boil the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and shred to pieces.

In a wok /Non stick pan heat oil
Add the minced garlic and saute for a minute.

Then add the capsicum and saute for a minute add some salt and freshly ground pepper.

Now mix the shredded chicken and the oregano mix all well then add the boiled macaroni .

Toss it up well .Add tomato kethcup and mix well.

In a sauce pan mix the butter,cream and the cheese and whisk till all mix to a smooth sauce over low heat.

Add the sauce to the pasta and mix it well quickly.

Serve immediately.

Puddings have always been my favourite since childhood especially My Mommy's Caramel Bread pudding.

Since I am an ardent Chocoholic I wanted to try a pudding with some chocolate .I had made a steamed eggless chocolate pudding some years back but had never made a choco chip bread pudding.

Since there were lots of choco chips in my fridge I added them to the pudding and was very happy n satisfied with the taste n richness of this gooey chocolaty pudding.....

It tasted very nice the chocolate melted and the richness of the pudding was beyond compare.I will be making this quite often now.

Ingredients:

6 bread slices /4 loaves
500 ml milk
100 ml fresh cream
2 eggs
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp brown sugar
3-4 tbsp choco chips
1 tsp vanilla extract

Method:
Cut the breads into cubes or tear them off into tiny pieces.

Boil the milk and set aside .

In a vessel take the boiled milk ,cream and whisk together on a low heat

Then add the eggs and continue to whisk ,add sugar and whisk till the sugar melts.

Remove from the flame add the bread pieces and the butter to the milk and add the vanilla extract and keep aside for about 15 minutes so that the bread slices are absorbed well in the mixture.

Mix all well then pour the mixture in a greased baking pan .

Mix in the choco chips and sprinkle the brown sugar from top.

Bake for about 35-40 minutes on 180 Degree Celsius.

Serve hot or cool it taste great either ways.

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Cutlets are very popular at my place . Its everyone 's favourite at home that is one reason why I love making cutlets in different style . I had tasted Chicken cutlets with carrots in one of the restaurant but it was with a white sauce base. It tasted good but I am not a white sauce fan so wanted to try them using spices .So tried them with grated carrots added little spring onions and some spices and then shallow fried them.They tasted yummy and had a beautiful orange colour And the best thing was that it included a healthy vegetable with otherwise I only love eating in a sweet form..Yes you guessed it right I love Gajar ka halwa..This is the only way I love eating carrots.

The sweetness of the carrot and the spices and lime together blend very well with the mince giving these cutlets a yummy taste with loads of nutrition too. Try these out I'm sure you too will love adding carrots to the cutlets after you tasted them.

Ingredients:
500 gms Chicken Mince
2 medium onions grated
3 carrots grated
5-6 spring onion green chopped
3-4 green chillies chopped fine
6-7 garlic cloves minced
1 inch ginger minced
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
1.5 tsp pepper crushed /to taste
2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
2 tbsp mint leaves chopped
Lime juice as needed
2 bread slices
1 egg
salt to taste
breadcrumbs to coat
oil to shallow fry

Method:
Wash the Chicken mince and drain all excess water.

In a bowl Mix the mince with grated onions ,ginger garlic paste,lime and all other ingredients except the oil and bread crumbs.

Mix all well and refrigerate for 30 minutes .

When you want to fry take the mixture out of the Fridge ,Wet Palms with water and flatten the mixture to shape into a cutlet.

Coat with bread crumbs ,heat oil in a pan on medium heat fry on both sides till golden brown.

Serve hot with ketchup or Mustard sauce.

Chicken being my favourite I love trying different dishes with it. I had never made a chicken curry in a presure cooker till I tried this as I never found it necessary to use the pressure cooker to cook chicken as it gets cooked really fast . But today thought of trying it out and was really happy .

This Chicken Curry tasted very nice I had added coconut milk along with the other spices and the result was a smooth tasty coconuty flavoured curry.

Ingredients:
500 gms Chicken cut in pieces.
1 tsp lime juice/as needed
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
a pinch of turmeric powder
salt to taste.
2-3 medium onions roughly sliced
2 tomatoes chopped
2-3 green chillies
50 gms dessicated coconut
1/2- 3/4 cup coconut milk
1 inch ginger
4-5 garlic cloves
1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera
2 tsp coriander seeds/dhaniya
a small bunch of coriander leaves
2 tsp bottle masala/mutton masala
handful of mint leaves
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
a spring of curry leaves
2 tbsp oil
2 medium potatoes.

Method :
Clean and wash the chicken pieces and marinate with salt lime juice and a pinch of haldi/turmeric keep side for 15 min.

Dry roast coconut ,cumin and coriander seeds and set aside to cool.

Then roast the chillies and onion in a tsp of oil till fragrant.

Once cool grind together with ginger,garlic ,mint and coriander leaves and 1 chopped tomato to a fine smooth paste.

In the pressure cooker heat oil add the curry leaves , the remaining chopped tomato and then add the paste and the chicken fry well till oil separates .

Then add salt,water and the potatoes , lastly add the coconut milk and cover with the lid and pressure cook till done. It may take about 12-15 minutes.

Once done release the pressure open the lid and switch the gas off .

Serve hot with rice/pulav/breads of your choice.

Made this stir fry for dinner yesterday .I was very tired and wanted something very quick yet tasty that would compliment Chicken Hakka Noodles . I had some Cocktail sausages left in the Fridge and had already boiled some chicken for the noodles .So thought mixing both and making something really quick. .
I was not sure how its going to taste ,I was just experimenting with all the sauces and veggies. I just threw in whatever sauces I had and it really tatsed good. It was ready in a jiffy and tasted awesome it really went very well with the Noodles .I will be making this very often now especially when I'm running short of time.

Ingredients:
200 -250gms Boneless Chicken
8-9 cocktail sausages
2 carrots sliced fine
3-4 spring onions chopped fine
1 capsicum chopped in juliennes
salt to taste
pepper as needed
2 tbsp oil
3 -4 garlic cloves crushed
1.5 tsp chilli flakes/to taste
1 tsp red chilli paste/to taste
1 .5 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp soy sauce

Method:
In a vessel boil the chicken with salt and pepper and once cooked shred to pieces and set aside.

Heat a Wok add oil once the oil is hot enough add the crushed garlic saute for a while.

Then add the spring onions saute for a minute on high flame then add the capsicum and carrot.

Then add pepper salt and all the sauces Mix well then throw in chicken and give it a good mix .

Once mixed well add the chopped cocktail sausages and saute for 2 minutes.

If you wish to add water just add 1-2 tbsp .I had not added water i wanted it to be dry.

Lastly add the spring onion green and toss well .

Serve immediately with some Noodles Or Fried Rice.

I used boiled shredded chicken as I had lots remaining after making Noodles. If you don't have them you could still make this by cutting boneless chicken into fine strips or pieces you wish too.
Add whichever veggies you want to.

Everyone loves Noodles specially a hot favourite among kids . The best part is it gets ready quickly . Hakka Noodles are my favourite I simply love them but I don't add eggs to the Fried Rice or Noodles.

Coming back to the recipe its very simple just Some pre preparation makes this a quick dish .Have it with a stir fry /Chicken chilli or Lollipops or just have this the way it is .Its always a winner.
The sauces can be adjusted to ones like and you could add whichever vegetable and meat you wish to add.

Ingredients:
1 Packet Hakka Noodles (200 gms)
1 cup boiled chicken shredded
2 small carrots finely chopped
5-6 spring onions chopped
2 capsicum sliced fine
1-2 tsp soy sauce
1 -2 tsp chilli sauce
1 tsp vinegar (optional)
2-3 garlic cloves minced
2-3 tbsp Oil / as needed
salt to taste

Method:
Boil the noodles with sat and water and 1 tsp oil until 85-90 % done and drain all excess water .

Add one tsp of oil and toss the noodles so that they do not stick .

Heat a large wok on high flame add about 1 -2 tbsp oil add the minced garlic and saute.

Then add the spring onion green ,fry well then add the carrot and capsicum .

Add the remaining vegetables and then add the shredded chicken toss well

Add the salt ,pepper,the sauces mix all well toss it so that everything mixes well.

Now add the boiled noodles and mix well check for salt and sauce if needed add and mix well.

If you wish to add egg crack open an egg after the garlic is fried add little salt and pepper and scramble the egg then you could add all the other vegetables and the chicken.

This is a simple yet delicious curry made mainly during rains. Its a very easy curry needs no grinding and can be done quickly. So this is the best option when you are in hurry..Tastes really great when hot with some hot steamed rice and some crispy fried Bombay ducks.

Ingredients:
7-8 Fresh wet Bombay ducks /Bombil
6-7 garlic cloves chopped fine
1 ''ginger chopped fine
2-3 green chillies slitted
1 tbsp bottle masala/fish masala
3-4 spring onions both green n onions chopped
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
2 tbsp oil
1-2 tsp tamarind pulp
coriander leaves to garnish

Method:
Wash the Bombay ducks well and cut into 2-3 pieces.

Marinate the Bombay ducks with salt and turmeric powder/haldi.

In a vessel heat oil add the chopped ginger garlic and the spring onions and fry for a minute

Then add the green chillies and the powdered masala now gently add the fish without breaking the fish.

Now add water and spring onion green and salt and let it come to a nice boil then add the tamarind pulp and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Check for salt add if needed and once done serve hot with steamed rice or with handbreads.

Pan Rolls /Mince Pan Rolls are My all Time Favourite snack since I was a little kiddo. Pan rolls are savoury Pancake stuffed with dry mince mixture and then dipped in egg and coated with bread crumbs and fried.

It can be made with any mince you want to,We make it with beef mostly very rare with chicken mince . Its made regularly at my place.I'm sure you too will like it. Pan Rolls can be made and frozen for later You can fry them when needed .Pan rolls can be made with leftover mince too. I love pan rolls and can have it any time a day

Ingredients:
for the mince stuffing
250 gms Mince
3 Onions finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 inch ginger and 7 to 8 garlic cloves minced
4 to 5 green chilli chopped finely
2-3 tbsp oil plus for shallow frying
2 tbsp coriander and mint leaves chopped
salt to taste.

For the Pan rolls
200-250 gm All purpose flour/Maida
1 egg
Water as needed
salt to taste

For the coating
Egg lightly beaten
breadcrumbs to coat

oil to shallow fry.

Method

Wash the mince well and drain all the excess water.
Heat oil in a vessel put the chopped onions and fry well till translucent .
Then add the ginger garlic and chillies and fry till raw smell goes off.
Now add the chopped tomato and fry till mushy .

Add the garam masala ,pepper powder .
Add salt and saute till oil seperates now add the mince and fry well for about 5-7 minutes.
Cover with lid and cook over medium heat till the mince has cooked and the mixture is dry.
Add the chopped coriander and mint leaves.
Let the mixture cool.
Make a batter with sifted flour ,egg,salt and water The batter should be thick but pouring consistency.

Heat the Non stick pan and coat with little oil .
Pour out the batter and roll the batter to spread on the pan.
Once it leaves sides remove out from the pan and stuff the mince mixture and roll like spring rolls.

Dip them gently in the egg mixture and roll it in the breadcrumbs and shallow fry till golden brown.
Serve hot or cold..
You can also freeze the rolled panrolls and fry them whenever needed.

My Hubby is a ardent fan of Bhindi ,he just loves them .We had tasted these crispy fried bhindi in Orchids and he was after me since then to make it .Got the recipe from Cookery show on food food adjusted the ingredients a bit and tried it out. It was a big hit n Hubby was very happy to have them.

These crispy fried bhindis are so yummy everyone will love it.They are easy to prepare the recipe is very simple and gets ready in no time.

Ingredients:
200 gms Bhindi/ Ladies Finger/ Okra
1 tbsp cornflour
2 tbsp besan/gram flour
1/2 tsp amchur powder
1 tsp roasted cumin /jeera powder
2-3 tsp red chilli powder/to taste
1 tsp lime juice
salt to taste
chaat masala as needed
oil to deep fry.

Method:

Wash the bhindis and pat dry with a cloth and cut them fine lengthwise.

In a bowl mix all the ingredients with the bhindi except the oil.

Toss them well till all the bhindis are coated well .

Gently mix them taking care not to break the bhindis.

Heat oil to deep fry and fry bhindis over medium heat in small batches until crisp.

Remove and drain the excess oil on absorbent paper.

Serve hot sprinkling little chat masala if you like.

Great as a starter or Appetizer these fish cutlets are sure to please a crowd . A treat for Fish lovers you could serve them with sauce or any dip you wish to .Goes very well with Dal and rice as a side dish.

These Cutlets are easy to make and need very less oil for frying. You could use any fish to make these cutlets .I have used Shark Fish as the meat is soft and it just has one thorn which can be discarded easily.

Ingredients:

Shark Fish 3 medium sized after boiling and cleaning i got 2 cups flesh
1 Large onion chopped
1 1/2 tsp gingergarlic paste
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder/haldi
1 tsp cumin powder
Juice of half lime or as needed
1 cup coriander leaves
1 tbsp mint leaves optional
1 tsp cumin
7 to.8.black pepper
5 to 6 green chilli finely chopped/as needed
2 bread slices
salt to taste
oil to shallow fry
breadcrumbs to coat

Method:
Clean the fish and wash it well.

Boil the fish with salt ,turmeric and water as needed.

Once boiled let it cool ,then discard the thorn and mash it well.

In a pan add little oil and fry the onion till translucent let it cool then add it to the boiled fish.

Now add the ginger ,garlic paste,Garam masala powder ,cumin powder and the chopped green chilli .

Or you could grind together chillies,coriander and mint leaves and then add the paste.I prefer this i grind all this wiyh pepper and cumin to a paste then saute it along with onion and ginger garlic till raw smell goes off.

Mix in the bread slices and mash it well with hands to form a mixture.

Roll it in desired shapes and coat well with bread crumbs.

Cling wrap and store if frying later and keep it in the fridge or freezer if storing for many days.

Or Shallow fry on all sides on medium flame.

Serve hot with sauce or any dip.

Notes
You can either make a paste of ginger garlic chilli cumin pepper and coriander leaves and saute it or add choped chilli and coriander leaves after the onions are sauted.
You can use any fish .
Just moisten the bread slices and squeeze excess water before mixing in .
Adjust salt lime and chilli as per taste.
You can use egg for binding i don't prefer adding eggs to bind fish .

Kheer/Payassam is one of India's traditional sweet dish made for festive occasion or any special day.
Kheer is one of my favourite sweet dish. Its made with rice and milk with some sugar and dry fruits.It taste good hot or cold.I have added saffron to this kheer which gives the kheer a beautiful colour and the aroma is just beyond compare.
The sweetness can be adjusted according to ones taste.

Ingredients:

1 lt full cream Milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup rice soaked in water
1 tsp cardamon powder
Dry fruits needed.
1/2 tsp Saffron soaked in warm milk

Method:

Soak the basmati rice in water for 2 hours.

Then grind it coarsely adding little milk/water.

In a large Heavy Bottomed Vessel Heat the milk add the sugar and stir on low flame till it reduces .

Then add the rice paste and stir continuously bringing the milk to boil on low flame ensuring there are no lumps.

Add the Cardamon Powder and the saffron .

Now put all the dryfruits you wish to add.

Serve hot or cold.

Khube potato chop/pin shell potato chop

Khube/pin shell is kind of a shell fish which is found on rocks mainly during rains....Though it is a very tedious process cleaning it ..Its worth all the effort ..Its fun collecting them Me and my Husband enjoy collecting it form the rocks ..it fun!! .He just loves this and was asking me to make some ..

Its A TYPICAL EAST INDIAN DISH can be eaten as a side dish or with bread or tomato sauce...

Ingredients:

2 cups boiled khube/pinshell ( really in a good number as u see in the pic we get very little after cleaning)

2 onion finely chopped

1 tomato finely chopped

1 tsp garam masala powder

2 to 3 green chilli chopped

9 garlic cloves chopped

1 inch ginger chopped

1 tsp lime juice

salt

oil 1 cup for filling and frying

bread crumbs to roll

poatoes 5 boiled and mashed

1 egg beaten

Method for filling

Wash khubes and boil it with salt ..use a clean safety pin to remove from the shell ..

In a Pan heat oil add chopped ginger ,garlic fry well

Now add the onion fry till transparent then add tomatoes and fry well till mushy.

Then add chopped green chilli salt,khube and garam masala powder add lime juice and very well little water as we want the mixture to be dry.

Method For Outer Covering

You can refer to my earlier post On Potato Chops to make the outer covering.

Boil the potatoes and remove the skin and mash them add salt and 1/2 tsp sugar and mix well .Make sure the mixture is well mashed .

Take a small portion of the potato mixture in ur palms flatten it and stuff the filling and cover it to shape into a patty and roll it so that it gets it shape

dip it into beaten egg one by one and coat it well with bread crumbs ..

Shallow fry until golden brown n serve hot....

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