Japanese Vegetable Dosai (Okonomiyaki)

I love Japanese food the recipes which i will be posting are some of my favorites though we cant find most of the ingredients I've managed to compare and adjust the ingredients locally found and prepared it as per my taste...:)

1 Medium Shredded Carrot
1/2 Onion (finely chopped)
1/2 Cup Cabbage (finely chopped)
5-6 Spring Onion (finely chopped)
3-4 Green Chilly (finely chopped)
1 Inch Grated Ginger
1 Cup Maida/All purpose flour
1 Egg
2 1/2 Cups Yogurt
Salt
Oil

For Sauce:
3 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup
1 Tsp Oyster Sauce
1 Tbsp Sweet n Sour Chilly Sauce
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tsp Green Chilly Sauce
1 Pinch Piece Chicken Stock Cube

Do watch the video demo in english...enjoy...:)

Method:

• Add all the above measured sauces in a sauce pan place on medium flame allow till well combined...do not allow to boil..once the sauces have heated and combined well remove from flame allow to cool.
• In a mixing bowl add all the vegetables mix well add the flour,salt, yogurt and egg mix and combine till batter consistency has formed if the batter is too thick add extra yogurt and combine till batter has formed to dropping consistency cover and allow to rest for 10minutes.
• Heat a pan on medium flame ladle the batter spread a bit add 2 sp oil cover and allow to roast well once it has roasted to one side flip it to the other side and allow to fry till well done.
• Serve the dosa on a serving plate apply the sauce on the dosa garnish with finely chopped spring onion and mayonnaise...serve hot enjoy...:)

Maraschino Cherry Lemonade

Dad got me a big box full of fresh maraschino cherries so confused what to do with them then after some surfing on google saw a recipe for lemonade it was okay but the recipe they'd posted called for canned cherries gave this recipe my twist and it was pure....awesomeness....

people who cant find these cherries you can try the same recipe out of ooty apple which is totally in season now...:)

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Maraschino cherries

4 Tbsp Glucose powder

4-5 Tbsp Lime Juice

1 Cup Water + Cold water and ice cubes 

Do watch my video demo ...thank you...:)

Method:

• In a heavy bottom pot add water and allow to boil add sugar and cherries and allow the sugar to melt and the cherries to cook in 10 minutes this process should be done. remove from flame allow to cool.
• Once the mixture has cooled just by squeezing the cherry the seeds should pop out remove the all the seeds reserve.
• In a blender add the cherries along with the sugar syrup lime juice and glucose blend well.
• Strain the cheery mixture and add cold water  adjust as per your taste serve in a tall tumbler with loads of ice lime rings and cherry...enjoy...:)

Katori Chaat

All that I can say its simple to prepare and the katori can be prepared stored ahead of time. best finger food that can be served during a party...:)

1 Cup Maida/All purpose flour
1 Medium Size Boiled Potato
1/4 Cup Boiled Mung Beans
1/4 Cup Steamed Corn Kernels
1 Medium Size Onion
2 Finely Chopped Green Chilly
Few Sprigs Finely Chopped Mint and Coriander
1/4 Tsp Roasted and Ground Carom seeds powder
1/4 Tsp Roasted and Ground Cumin powder
1/4 Tsp Chaat masala
1/2 Lime
Oil for frying
Salt to taste

Tart mould or regular steel cups can be used to form katori

Method:

• In a bowl add maida, carom powder, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 tbsp oil mix all the ingredients add water and knead into a tight dough.
• Cover the dough and allow to rest for 1 hour.

• In a bowl add the chopped potato cubes, corn, mung beans, onion, chilles, mint, coriander, lime juice, cumin powder and chaat masala mix all the ingredients and set aside just before serving add salt to the filling.

• Take a portion of the dough and roll out into a thin sheet.
• Using a cutter cut the dough into equal rounds.
• Line the dough into a tart mould make sure there are no air pocket while lining up the mould.
• Using a fork pierce holes into the tart moulds and set aside.
• Heat oil on medium flame drop the tart mould in the oil with in few seconds the shells will pop out of the mould drain the excess oil and set aside in a plate.
• To the potato mixture add salt and mix well.
• Fill the fried tart shells with the potato.

Serve it right away can be garnished with mint chutney and tamarind chutney or served as it is do try this recipe and post your comments...Happy Cooking...:)

Do view my video demo in english and post your comments...:)

Tender Coconut Jelly (Elaneer Jelly) Thai Dessert Recipe

Tender coconut is so refreshing during summer why not prepare jelly out of it. This is a versatile dish can be added in fruit salads and pudding this jelly is so refreshing when served chilled during summer.

Ingredients:

1 Packet = 10 Grams China Grass (Agar Agar)

1/4 Cup Sugar

1 Cup Tender coconut cut into tiny pieces

500 ML= 1 Pint Tender Coconut Water

1 Cup Luke Warm Water

Method:

• Heat water till lukewarm soak the china grass and sugar in water for 15 mins.
• Chop the coconut into fine pieces set aside in a bowl.
• Place the water mixture back on the stove and stir till the sugar  and china grass has melted thoroughly remove from flame and allow to cool a bit.
• Add the coconut piece and coconut water to the sugar mixture stir well and pour into desired molds 
• Place the molds in fridge allow the jelly to set.
• Once the jelly is set remove from molds serve chilled enjoy...Happy Cooking...:)

Do watch my video demo in English...:)

Tropical Fantacy

 Happy Mothers Day ... ♥♥♥

2 Tender Coconuts
1 Orange (peeled and deseeded)
1/2 Cup Seedless Grapes
2 1/2  Tbsp Lime Juice
4 Tbsp Sugar
2 to 3 Cups Chilled Water

Method:

• In a large bowl add lime juice water and sugar prepare a basic lemonade. the measure given for lemonade is basic however we can adjust the sour and sweet content as per tastebuds.
• Once the lemonade is done add the orange and grapes along with the tender coconut stir well and chill before serving.

Serve the drink along with the fruits in a tall tumbler...enjoy...:)

Superb recipe for summer do give it a try watch my video demo in English post your comments...:)

Thatti Nungu (toddy Palm) Payasam/Iceapple Kheer

Toddy palm payasam/kheer was so tasty it was a real treat after dinner do give this recipe a try since palm is in season very easily available. This recipe was an experiment and turned out so good.

We always purchase these toddy palm during summer its very good cooler for our body and the nectar inside the palm nut has a tendency to cure heat boils.

Ingredients:
6 Nos Tender toddy palm nuts(2 cups)
1 Medium Ripe Mango optional
2 Tbsp Coconut Milk Powder or 1 Cup fresh Coconut Milk
2 Tbsp Badam Milk Mix or Cardamom Powder
1/2 Tin Condensed Milk
2 Tbsp Sugar
2 Cups Milk (full fat)
Saffron Strands few
Almonds Pista and Walnuts chopped

Method:

• We need to peel the toddy palm and rinse in water twice chop in to tiny cubes and set aside in a bowl.
• Clean the mango and chop into small cubes set aside.
• Place the milk on medium flame allow to reduce and constantly keep stirring.
• Add condensed milk and sugar keep stirring.
• Add the saffron, coconut milk powder and the badam milk powder and keep stirring till the milk reduces to half the quantity.
• Remove the milk from flame and allow to cool.
• Once the Milk has cooled to room temperature add the chopped palm, mango and nuts mix well cover and place in the fridge to cool.

Serve chilled payasam after lunch or dinner and enjoy...Happy cooking...:)

Do watch my video demo in English...:)

Badam Milk Powder Recipe Video..

Banana Fritters

Banana fritters are my all time favorite tastes even better when served with vanilla ice cream yumm yumm...:) pazham porichathu is best after school snack and can be done in just 10 minutes....:)

3 Ripe Bananas
1/4 Cup Maida
3 Tbsp Shredded Coconut
1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 Egg
Condensed Milk
Chocolate Sauce
Oil for frying

• Peel and chop the banana into bit size pieces.

• Combine the coconut and bread crumbs and spread on a plate.
• Spread the Maida on a plate.

• Slightly Whip the egg and reserve.

1. Roll the banana in the maida.
2. Dip the banana in the egg.
3. Roll the banana in the bread crumb mixture and make sure to remove the excess crumbs reserve in a bowl.
4. Heat oil on medium flame and fry the banana till light golden brown color drain the excess oil.

Garnish with condensed milk and chocolate sauce and serve right away...Happy cooking...:)

Do view my demo video in detail thank you...:)

Egg Stuffed Bread Bonda

I had so much left over scrambled eggs one day and decided to try my luck to convert them into a snack which can be devoured in no time on the other hand mom is an expert when it comes to bread bonda with her guidance i prepared them it was an instant hit...along with eggs we can fill with mint chutney cheese or any minced meat...turns out super all the time...

2 Eggs

1 Medium Carrot (Finely Chopped)

1/2 Onion (Finely Chopped)

3 Green Chilly (Finely Chopped)

8 Slices Bread

1 Cup Bread Crumbs

1 Tbsp Corn Starch 

Salt 

Oil

• Trim the edges off on the bread slices.
• Season the bread crumbs with salt and pepper and set aside.

• Mix the corn flour with 3 tbsp of water.

• Heat a pan add 2 tbsp oil add the carrots onion and chilly  fry a bit.
• Add the eggs salt and prepare a scramble dont fry the eggs till dry let it be a bit fluffy remove from flame allow to cool.

• Dip the bread slice in some water and place in your palm and squeeze out the excess water  at the same time try to flatten the bread.
• Place the scramble egg in the center and seal all the edges.

• Form into bonda shape.
• Dip the bonda into the cornstarch mixture and roll out in the bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in a kadai and fry the bonda till light golden color drain the excess oil.

Serve Hot with sweet and sour sauce enjoy...Happy Cooking...:)

Do watch my Demo Video...:) 

Question: What happens when you tell an egg a joke? 

Answer: It cracks up! :D :D :D 

Egg Rolls

Egg rolls are my favorite...quick and easy fix for dinner or lunch and best tiffin box item normally I prepare them with left over chicken kabab  or lamb fry this time I stuffed with just onion it was super yummy...:)

6 Parotas Please click here for parota recipe or you can buy frozen parota for the recipe
2 Large Onions thinly sliced
6 Eggs
1 Tsp Chilly powder
1 Tsp Chat Masala
1/2 Tsp Salt
Tomato ketchup
1/3 Cup Milk
Salt and Pepper Powder
Oil

• Mix the Chilly powder salt and chat masala in the onion and set aside.

• Heat a tava and fry one side of the parota.

• In the same tava add 2 tsps oil and whip one egg  with little milk add the egg to the tava and spread a bit sprinkle some salt and pepper powder.

• Place the one side toasted paratha over the egg omlet.

• Turn the parota and add more oil to the edges to fry the paratha place the masala onion in the center.

• Top with tomato ketchup and fold the parota...

Serve hot hot and enjoy...Happy cooking...:)

Do watch my recipe demo...:)

Mocha Frappe

  

My first job was at a mid sized company most of my colleagues were new too...we had a tradition in office every weekends all of us should meet up in one place and go out for a coffee break this was such a fun activity back then...I got to know every one and off course lot of gossip...:D my boss was such a sweety only in the office he used to be strict and maintain his distance but other wise all of us were about same age and best friends till date...best part about this gathering everyone of us got to taste different varieties of  coffee...and my favorite pick was mocha frappe...:)

1 Cup Filter Coffee Please click here to see recipe for Filter coffee

1 Cup Milk

2-3 Tbsp Chocolate Sauce

1 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream

For Garnish Heavy whipping cream whipped in stiff peaks and some chocolate rice.

Method:

• In a bowl mix the coffee, milk, whipping cream and chocolate sauce.
• Stir well cover and place in the freezer till it forms crystals.
• Once the crystals are formed add the coffee to blender and blend till well combined and froth has formed.
• Pour the coffee into tall tumbler garnish with heavy cream and chocolate rice serve with love...Happy Cooking...:)

Yummy mocha frappe Recipe demo in english ...Enjoy...:)