Thinking of something new to show off at the next potluck party? Try out these Shrimp Tempuras/Prawn Pakoras.
Ingredients
1. Cooked prawns – ½ cup
Chopped onions -¼ cup
Chopped green chillies -1 tbsp
Chopped ginger- ½ tsp
2. Water – 1 cup
3. Vegetable ghee -1 tbsp
Salt – to taste
4. Flour – 1 cup
5. Eggs – 2
6 Soda bicarbonate – 1 pinch
7 Oil – enough to fry
Try placing a bowl of french fries or chips or a packet of cheetos infront of your little munchkins, you don’t need to say or do anything… the plate will be empty just in few minutes… with a naughty smile .I am pretty sure Cajun Chicken Bites can substitute most of the junk food.
Ingredients
1. Boneless Chicken – 250 gm
Pepper powder – 1 tsp
Cajun seasoning- 2 tsp
Lemon juice- 1.5 tsp
Salt to taste
2. Whole wheat flour – 2.5 tbsp
3. Egg – 1, lightly beaten
Milk – 1 tbsp
4. Ground almonds – 1/2 cup
Bread crumbs – 2/3 cup
5. Oil for frying
I started making cutlets in the early days of experimental cooking after marriage. I had lots of fun in shaping and frying them well.Alternatively, cookie cutters can be used to make cutlets of desired shape. But getting the texture correct and not having them fall apart while frying took a lot of experience.
Ingredients
Black pepper powder 1/2 tsp
Bread crumbs 1 cup
Coriander leaves(chopped) 1/2 bunch
Curry leaves(chopped) – 2 sprigs
Extra large egg beaten 1 N0
Garam masala Powder 1 tsp
Garlic(finely crushed) 2 tsp
Ginger(finely crushed) 2 tsp
Ginger-Garlic Paste 2 Tbsp
Green chillies(finely chopped) 2 No
Whole chicken 500 gms
Oil for frying as needed
Onions(medium size, finely chopped) 2 No
Potatoes (medium) 3 No
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Chicken curry masala 2 tsp
Bird’s nest is one of my favorite appetizers. I don’t need any special occasions to make this; it’s often served as an appetizer or as an entree for dinner. The final touch differentiates it from the ordinary cutlets. I got this idea from cookery show that is broadcasted on Asianet.
Ingredients:
Onion finely chopped- 3
Ginger/Garlic paste-2 tsp
Green chillies, finely chopped- 2
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala-1 tsp
Cooked/Shredded meat or chicken 1 pound
Cilantro/Curry leaves chopped-1 handful
Potatoes boiled and mashed -2
Salt-as required
Oil-2 tsp Continue reading Bird’s Nest
A nice snack to simply munch on or to go with tea. This sizzler which may be called ‘the relative of Samosa’, is a celebrity in ifthars and family gatherings… Yes! you can make the bet! You wouldn’t stop with one.. 🙂
Ingredients
All-purpose flour/Maida 1 cup
Salt 1/2 tsp
Water as needed
For the chicken filling
Chicken-cooked & shredded 1 cup
Coconut grated 1/4 cup
Garlic crushed 1 tsp
Ginger crushed 1 tsp
Onion chopped 1/2 cup
Green chillies chopped 2 No
Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Chicken curry masala 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves chopped 8 N0
Salt, as needed
