Mushroom and Cheese Stuffed Paratha Recipe

Prepare this protein rich paratha in a giffy. We can use whole wheat layer paratha or maida paratha the taste might differ slightly. The is a superb breakfast recipe to prepare if your in a hurry.

Recipe is posted on Youtube English and Tamil Channels 😊

Ingredients:
300 Grams Button Mushrooms
1 Large Onion 
3 Green Chilies
3 Sprigs Coriander
1 Tbsp Kitchen King Masala or Chicken Masala
1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
Ready to use Kerala Paratha (Any Brand)
I prefer to use asai parathas these days it depends on your taste an preference.
Oil as required
1 Tbsp Butter
Salt and Pepper Powder as required.

Prep:
In large mixing bowl add enough water to rinse the mushrooms.
Add a tsp salt and stir the water well, then add the mushrooms and allow it to stit in the water bath for 5 Minutes.
Follow the same process as above and rinse the mushrooms well.
Then place the mushrooms in a colander and allow the excess moisture to drain.
Spread the mushrooms on a towel and allow it to air dry for 10 minutes. 
Slice the mushrooms and reserve.
Grate cheese and reserve.
Peel and wash onion, slice it and reserve.
Remove the stems from green chilies and finely chop.
Separate curry leaves and coriander leaves rinse in water thrice and finely chop.

Method:

Heat a wok with a tsp full of butter and tsp full of oil.
Add the sliced onion, chilies, curry leaves and coriander fry all the ingredients till the onion turns transparent.
Add the sliced mushroom, pepper powder, chilly powder, kitchen king masala and salt stir well and fry all the ingredients.
Cook the mushrooms on high flame till the moisture has completely evaporated. Stir well and fry the mushrooms.
Once the mushrooms have fried remove from flame.

Heat a tawa on medium flame. Place the paratha on the tawa and fry it on both side for a minute.
Place the mushroom filling on one half side of the paratha and spread it.
Sprinkle even layer of cheese and fold the paratha in half. Gently press the paratha.
Top the paratha with a tsp oil and flip it follow and fry the paratha on both sides for 4 minutes.
Transfer the paratha on a plate and serve hot. Follow and prepare as many desired parathas and enjoy these parathas hot with mint chutney.

Sesame Crusted Prawn Toast

Sesame crusted prawn toast served with sweet chilly sauce or a garlic sauce is a excellent starter dish. I dont know what time of the day chinese eat this but I enjoyed this toast for chai. It was filling and very crunchy.

Sesame Crusted Prawn Toast

Ingredients:
4 Slices Bread
300 Grams Prawns
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1/4 Tsp White Pepper Powder
1/4 Tsp Chicken Masala or Kitchen King Masala
1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala
3 Green Chilies
1 Tbsp Soya Sauce
1 Tbsp Fresh Cream
1/4 Cup White Sesame
1/4 Cup Black Sesame
Salt as per taste
Oil and Butter as required

Recipe Video Uploaded on Youtube English and Tamil Channels 😊

Prep:
Peel, Devein rinse the prawns in water twice and reserve.
Peel and wash equal amounts of ginger and garlic paste.
Add it to a mixer jar and grind to form a smooth paste.
Remove the stems from chilies and rinse well.
Place the rinsed prawns in a colander and allow excess moisture to drain.

Grind:
In a mixerjar add the prawns grind to form a smooth dough and reserve in a mixing bowl.
In the same mixer jar add ginger and garlic paste, chilies, chicken masala, cumin powder, white pepper powder, salt, soya sauce and fresh cream grind to form smooth paste. 
Transfer the ground masala to the prawn and mix well. Cover and allow the prawns to rest for an hour.

Method:
Spread black and white sesame seeds on a plate and reserve.
Place a tawa on medium flame allow it to reach temp on low flame.
Take the bread slice and start to spread 2 tbsp of prawn mixture on the bread.
Once the prawn spread is evenly spread on the bread gently flip it and place the prawn side on the sesame seeds, with gently hands press and allow the sesame seeds to stick on the prawns.
Make sure the bread slice is evely coated with sesame seeds. IF there are gaps it might tend to crack and fall apart.

Place the bread slice prawn side down on the tawa, add a tsp oil and allow it to fry on low flame for 2 minutes.
Gently flip the bread slice and allow it to fry for another 2 more minutes. Keep flipping and frying the bread slice until golden and remove from the tawa, place it on a chopping board.
Repeat and prepare as many bread slices as possible. Using a sharp knife chop and slice the bread diagonally and serve it hot along with ginger chai...Enjoy!

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Grilled Chutney Prawns Recipe Using American Micronic

These superb chutney grilled prawns makes a delicious starter or can be rolled in side a roti can be stuffed in tacos and many more ways. I enjoyed preparing many grill dishes using American Micronics barbecue electric griller. It is easy to clean, with nonstick grill plate we hardly need oil or butter, plus the drip tray collects excess oils and dripping from grills.

American Micronic 1500 Watts Electric Barbeque Griller (BBQ) with toughened glass lid. It has an adjustable temperature control 90C-220C with 15A Indian plug.

Non Stick Grill plate with Pull out oil box and Toughened Glass Lid with Heat Proof Handle.

All spare parts are available for warranty & post-warranty repairs.

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Recipe Video is Posted on Youtube English and Tamil Channels 😉

Chutney Prawns
Ingredients:
300 Grams Prawns
5 Sprigs Coriander Leaves
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
2 Sprigs Mint Leaves
1 Tbsp Dried Fenugreek
3 Green Chilies
1/4 Tsp Cumin
1/4 Tsp Pepper Powder
1/4 Tsp Kitchen King Masala or Chicken Masala
1/4 Tsp Chaat Masala
1/4 Tsp Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1 Tbsp Fresh Cream
1 Tbsp Tamarind Pulp
Salt as per taste
Oil and Butter as required 

Prep:
Peel, Devein and rinse the prawns twice.
Add the prawns in a colander allow it to drain.
Peel and Wash equal amounts of ginger and garlic, add the ginger and garlic to a mixer jar cover and grind to form a smooth paste.
Wash and soak the bamboo skewers in water till use.

Marination:
In a mixer jar add curry leaves, coriander leaves, mint leaves, dried fenugreek, green chilies, ginger and garlic paste, tamarind pulp, chaat masala, chicken masala, coriander masala, pepper powder, cumin powder, and fresh cream cover and grind to form a smooth paste.
Add the prawns to a mixing bowl and transfer the masala paste to the prawns mix well. Cover and allow to prawns to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
Just before grilling adjust salt as per taste in the prawn mix well.

Grill:
Heat the grill on 5 mode for 2 minutes.
Start to skewer the prawns and place it on the grill pan.
Add butter and oil and grill the prawns covered for 2 mins
Gently flip and grill the prawns on the other side for 2 more minutes.
Add butter and grill on 3 mode for 2 minutes on each side.
Remove the grilled prawns on a serving plate. Sprinkle some chat masala, pepper powder and serve along with garlic chutney...Enjoy!

Chicken Sausage Egg Paratha Roll Recipe

Quick and easy to prepare chicken sausage paratha roll can be served any time of the day. I like to pair rolls with cold coffee or vanilla milk.

Recipe Video is posted on Youtube English and Tamil Channel 😊

Recipe Video is posted on Youtube English and Tamil Channels 😊

Ingredients:

2 Ready to use Kerala Paratha

2 Chilly Chicken Sausages

1 Onion

3 Green Chilies

2 Eggs

1 Tbsp Chilly Powder

1 Tbsp Pepper Powder

1 Tbsp Salt

Oil as required

Prep:

Peel, wash and finely chop an onion

Remove stems from chilies rinse well and finely chop

crack an egg in a bowl add salt and whisk.

Heat a tawa add 2 tbsp oil and add the chicken sausages. Add 2 tbsp water cover and cook on low.

Occasionally turn the sausages and fry it on all sides until golden. remove from flame and reserve on  a plate. 

Method:

Heat a tawa on medium flame for 3 minutes then place it on low flame once it reaches temp.

Add the ready to use paratha on the tawa and fry it on both sides for a minute.

Crack the egg directly on the paratha and spread it evenly over the paratha or whisk the egg and then spread it evenly on the paratha.

Sprinkle salt evenly, followed by pepper powder and chilly powder. Add a tsp oil and flip the paratha cook it till the egg is fried, add another tsp oil and flip the paratha and fry it till golden.

Remove the fried paratha on a plate. Place the chicken sausage in the middles followed by finely chopped onion and chillies then roll the paratha and serve it hot with mint chutney...Enjoy!

Besan Masala Toast Recipe

Crunchy and tasty besan bread toast used to be a popular 80's breakfast / tea time snack dish in Bengaluru. These were all home spun recipes.

Recipe Video Posted on Youtube English and Tamil Channel😉

Besan Masala Toast

Ingredients:

6 to 8 Bread Slices

1 1/2 Cups Chickpea Flour

1 Cup Finely Chopped Onions

1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Coriander

2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Curry Leaves

2 Green Chilies Finely Chopped

1/2 Tsp Chilly Powder

1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder

1/4 Tsp Carom Seeds

1/4 Tsp Asafetida

1 Pinch Cooking Soda

Salt as per taste

Oil as required

Prep:

Peel and wash onions, finely chop and reserve.

Separate curry leaves and coriander leaves. Rinse thrice and finely chop.

Remove the stems from chilies and finely chop.

Batter:

In a mixing bowl add chickpea flour, followed by onions, chillies, coriander, curry leaves, cumin powder, asafoetida, cooking soda, chilly powder, salt and carom seeds mix all the ingredients once.

Allow the batter to rest for few minutes and start preparing the toast.

Shallow fry the Toast:

People who prefer shallow fried bread can try it with my method or you can also choose the healthy route and use a griddle to toast the bread with less oil

Heat a shall pan or wok on medium flame with 5 tbsp oil.

Dip the bread slice in the batter making sure the batter is evenly coated.

Gently drop the bread slice and fry it for 3 minutes on lowest flame, using a slotted spoon flip and fry for 3 more minutes or until golden. Drain the bread slice from oil and serve with ketchup...Enjoy!

Prawn Bajji / Prawn Fritters Recipe

Enjoy this extremely juicy and crispy prawn bajjis / fritters as a snack. These bajjis tastes excellent with garlic chutney.

Recipe video is posted on Youtube English and Tamil Channels 😊

Ingredients:

300 Grams Prawns

150 Grams Chickpea Flour (Besan)

1 Tsp Ginger and Garlic Paste (Optional)

1 Tbsp + 1 Tsp Red Chilly Powder 

1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

1 Tbsp Chicken Masala

1/4 Tsp Carom Seeds

1 Pinch Cooking Soda 

Salt as per taste

Oil for frying...

Prep:

Shell and deveine the prawns.

Rinse the prawns twice in water and drain excess moisture using a colander.

Sift the chickpea flour twice and reserve in a mixing bowl.

Par Boil:

In a wok add the prawns along with chicken masala, red chilly powder, turmeric, salt ,ginger and garlic paste. Stir and mix all the ingredients.

Place on low to medium flame and cook the prawns for 3 minutes until the prawns releases excess moisture then drain the prawns and reserve in a bowl allow it to reach room temperature.

Prepare Batter:

Add oil to a wok to fry these prawn fritters and place it on low flame allow it to reach smoking point.

Next add chilly powder, carom seeds, cumin seeds, cooking soda and salt to the chickpea flour and mix well.

Add 2 tbsp of hot oil to the flour mixture and mix well.

Next add water gradually to the chickpea flour and mix to form a smooth batter. If we dip a spoon or finger the batter must coat the surface evenly. 

Start Frying:

Drop the prawns in the chickpea batter dip the prawns in the batter till its evenly coated.

Gently pick the prawns and shake off excess batter and drop it in hot oil.

Fry the prawn bajjis on medium flame for 2 minutes on each side until golden.

Drain the prawns from excess oil using a slotted spoon and place it on a paper napkin.

Plate the prawns and serve hot with sauce of your choice... Enjoy! 

Tomato Masala Cheese Toast Recipe

Recreating an old recipe from my early Youtube Days. This tomato masala cheese toast used to be our go to breakfast and evening tiffin. Many things in our life changed and I forgot about this recipe. Recently recreating recipes from 2000.

Recipe Video is Uploaded on Youtube English and Tamil Channel 😊

Ingredients:

Bread slices

2 Large Tomatoes

2 Large Onion

1 Green Chilly 

5 Sprigs Curry Leaves

5 Sprigs Coriander Leaves

1/2 Tbsp Chilly Powder

1/2 Tbsp Coriander Powder

1/2 Tbsp Curry Powder or Chicken Masala

1/4  Tsp Pepper Powder

1/2 Tbsp Salt

Grated Cheese

Oil and Butter as required

Prep:

Peel and wash onion. Finely chop and reserve.

Wash and finely chop tomatoes.

Wash and finely chop curry leaves.

Separate the stems from chilies and wash well. Finely chop and reserve.

Grate cheddar cheese and reserve. 

Method:

Heat a wok and add 2 tbsp oil fry in the ginger & garlic paste fry a bit and tip in the onion and green chillies fry add 1/2 tsp of salt and allow the onion to change into pink color. 

Add the chilly powder, coriander powder, chicken masala and turmeric powder and fry for few seconds.

Add the tomato and fry till it softens, check for salt and adjust to your taste.

Stir and add pepper powder, allow the oil to separate from the masala and remove from flame.

Heat a tawa or a pan and place the slice of bread and spread the tomato masala and layer with cheese slice or grated cheese cover with another slice of bread and add 1/2 tsp of oil to either sides and toast well and serve hot with ketchup. you can also use a toaster and toast the bread. Enjoy!

Peri Peri Paneer Tikka Recipe Using American Micronic Barbecue Griller

Soft and buttery paneer marinated in peri peri spice mix. The skewered with capsicum and onion, grilled with butter and served hot with chutney. Enjoy preparing easy recipes like this and more using American Micronics Electrical Barbecue Griller. This griller is easy to handle and store. The nonstick grill pan hardly requires any oil or butter to grill the meats or veggies of choice.

Recipe Video is Uploaded on Youtube English and Tamil Channels 😊

Peri Peri Paneer Tikka

Ingredients:

250 Grams Paneer

100 Grams Capsicum 

1 Large Onion

1 1/2 Tbsp Peri Peri Seasoning 

1/2 Tsp Spicy Chilly Powder

1 Tsp Curry Powder

1/4 Tsp Cumin Powder

2 Tbsp Fresh Cream or Yogurt

Salt as per taste

Butter

American Micronic 1500 Watts Electric Barbeque Griller (BBQ) with toughened glass lid. It has an adjustable temperature control 90C-220C with 15A Indian plug.

Non Stick Grill plate with Pull out oil box and Toughened Glass Lid with Heat Proof Handle.

All spare parts are available for warranty & post-warranty repairs.

AMERICAN MICRONIC is an Indian-owned home appliances brand headquartered in Delaware, USA with global ambitions and footprint. The vision is to make an Indian-owned world-class brand that competes with the largest multinationals in the most advanced countries ie: the USA, Europe & Middle East by offering better product quality, technologies and service delivery.

Purchase this product on Amazon: https://www.amazon.in/dp/B078Z81YBL?&tag=amiiplin-21

Price: 3657/- INR

Prep:

Chop the paneer into cubes.

Peel and wash onion, chop the conion into large cubes.

Wash and chop the capsicum into half, remove the seeds and chop into cubes.

Method:

In a Mixing bowl combine cubed paneer, capsicum, and onion.

Add all the spice powders... peri peri seasoning, chilly powder, cumin powder, salt and fresh cream.

Combine all the ingredients well and massage it in the paneer and veggies.

Allow it to rest on the kitchen counter for 5 minutes.

Heat the griller on 5 mode for 5 minutes.

Start to skewer the paneer and veggies alternating the paneer followed by the veggies.

Place the skewer on the grill and grill the paneer for 2 minutes on each side for a total of  5 minutes.

Apply butter and grill the paneer on all sides, remove from the grill pan and plate the skewers garnish with grated cheese, serve hot with chilly sauce...Enjoy!