Vidyascooking

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Keema Vadai

I'm always fond of meat dishes and keema vada tops the charts I keep experimenting and updating few recipes and these new tweaks are interesting and always fun to share with friends...I've already posted this recipes long long ago here is the old recipe post link do try both the recipes and let me know which one you like...

recipe video link...

You Don't Need a Silver Fork to Eat Good Food...that saying is so true...

Please follow these tips:

If the meat mince is coarse ground or has chunks of meat I recommend to grind it further in a coffee blender we need a fine mince for this recipe.
If the vadas are breaking in oil or its not crispy add 1 to 2 tbsp of roasted bengal gram powder to the vada mixture and fry.
Always add salt to the vada mixture just before frying as the onion tends to sweat after adding salt the vada mixture might tend to get soggy.

Roasted bengal gram is not besan....besan is chick pea flour or also called as kadalai maavu...

Ingredients:
1/2 Kilo Mince Meat
2 Medium Onions (finely chopped)
Fist Full of Mint and Coriander (finely chopped)
2 Tbsp Roasted Bengal Gram (powdered)
1 Tbsp Ghee
5 Green Chillies (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp Ginger and Garlic Paste
1 Tbsp Chilly Powder
1 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 Egg
Salt as per taste
Oil for frying

Method:

In a mixing bowl add meat mince, onion, chilly powder, garam masala, finely chopped mint and coriander, ginger and garlic paste, chillies and egg do not mix right away...
Heat ghee in a fry pan on low flame add the bengal gram flour and allow to fry till it foams a bit.
Add the gram flour mixture to the meat add salt as per taste and mix all the ingredients till well combined allow to marinate for an hour before frying.
After an hour heat oil in a wok on medium flame once the oil is hot and ready for frying.
Take lime size portions of meat and flatten a bit drop in hot oil toss gently and fry on both sides till golden brown in colour.
Drain the excess oil place the vada on tissue paper and serve hot as a starter or side dish for south indian meal...Enjoy...:)

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Vegetable Bajji(Vegetable Fritters)

Monsoons are here and this chill climate is making me crave for some home cooked goodies...

Do watch my video recipe...

Ingredients:

Veggies of your choice (Brinjal, Potato, Onion, tomato and Capsicum)

1 Cup Chickpea Flour

1 to 2 Tbsp Rice Flour

2 Tbsp Chilly Powder

1/4 Tsp Hing(Asafoetida)

1 Pinch Cooking Soda

1/4 Carom seeds or Cumin Powder

Salt as per taste

Oil for frying

Method:

Wash all the veggies and pat dry.
Place a big bowl of water next to you while chopping all the veggies.
Chop the veggies into desired shapes make sure to chop the veggies into thin slices its easy to dip in the batter and fry them.
After chopping veggies into desired shapes place them in a bowl of water this way the veggies will not turn dark in colour.
On medium flame heat oil in a wok to deep fry battered veggies.
In a mixing bowl sift the chickpea flour and rice flour add cooking soda, chilly powder, hing cumin powder, salt and add 2 tbsp of hot oil to create a batter mix all ingredients till well combined. add water and create a batter. the batter should coat the veggies..
Add 2 tbsp of hot oil to the batter and mix well this way the bajji will not absorb excess oil.
Dip the veggie slices in batter drop in hot oil toss and fry the bajji till light golden in color serve hot with ketchup...Enjoy...:)

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

GET UNITED @ THE UNITED SPORTS BAR AND GRILL BENGALURU

Hi Friends, The United Sports Bar and Grill is currently closed. Thanks for visiting my blog.

Newly opened The United Sports Bar and Grill is located at the ground floor of phoenix market city Whitefield Bengaluru, The United Sports Bar and Grill serves muti cuisine to suit the tastes buds of dinners across the region, its a place to wind up and enjoy a live match of cricket, foot ball or hockey on a big screen this restaurant can accommodate upto 135 people at once. in addition to this they serve awesome cocktails, mocktails and array of starters...

A game or two on Pool table will totally keep anyone preoccupied while waiting for your order. The united sports bar and grill is centrally located to many IT companies makes it easy to host office meets at a large scale. The United Sports Bar and Grill is a part of Mirah Hospitality Group the other two locations are at Pune and Mumbai.

The United Sports Bar and Grill serves alacarte and Lunch Buffets, buffets consists of oriental, Mexican, Italian and Indian cuisines...four starters, five salads, six entrees, live pasta and live stir fry counters and six types of desserts is truly a king size spread priced at 450Rs + Taxes per meal

Monday Buzz: the monday buzz offers IMFL(Indian made foreign liquor) starting at jut Rs.100 the offer is valid all day every Monday

Fab Tuesdays: 50% off on tuesdays starts from 8 PM on wards awesome grills pastas exotic salads and more only on Tuesdays.

Happy Hours: Walk into the united sports bar and grill between 4PM to 8PM buy a drink and get another absolutely free...

A game with my friends shiju and raksha...

Live DJ and the ambience at The United Sports Bar and Grill sets the mood right for perfect evening with friends and family a meal for 2 can cost between 1200 to 2000 incl of all taxes

United 11

United 11 is their speciality cocktail with 11 spirits mixed in it truly a treat for any cocktail lover...

Mozzarella Cheese Sticks...

Barbecue Pork Ribs....

Chicken Shish Tauk...

Bruschetta..

Sheek Kabab...

Dhingri Bhara Kebab...

Fire Cracker Prawn in Action...

Fire Cracker Prawns...

Jerk Spiced Grilled Paneer...

Hot Chilli Potato...

Grilled fish steak , zuchini- spinach cigar roll, with Mexican salsa...

Olive rubbed chicken skewers...

Chicken Satay...

Chicken and Veg Burger mini pizzas and watermelon cooler...

Prawn Sizzler...

Goan Prawn Curry and Jasmine Rice...

Apple Crumble...

Ice cream and Brownie fudge...

Ultimate verdict we enjoyed the vibe they have maintained the place neat and clean some authentic recipes were served in a fusion style which i loved the recipes were good not to spicy not to sweet jus perfect also loved their mocktails it was quite refreshing...must visit place in bangalore...

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The United Sports Bar ans Grill is located :
Ground Floor, Phoniex Market City

mobile:+ 91 8067266661/2/3/4

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Pepper Chicken Fry (Milagu Kozhi Varuval)

Happy Hour...

In south India everyone has their own recipe for pepper fry this is my version and its perfect for monsoons...do you know black pepper is good for stomach aliments which helps prevent gastric problems also breaks down fatty cells try to add and incorporate black pepper in every meal you cook...

Do watch my recipe demo...

Ingredients:

1Kilo Chicken thighs or curry cut chicken

1 Cup Yoghurt

4 Dried Red Chillies

5 to 6 Green Chillies

1 Whole Garlic

1 Inch Ginger

1 Tbsp Turmeric Powder

3 Cloves

3 Pods Cardamom

1 Inch Stick Cinnamon

1/4 Tsp Fennel

1/4 Tsp Cumin

2 Strands Javitri (Mace)

1 Tbsp Whole Black Pepper corns

Salt as per taste

Oil and ghee as required

Coriander mint and lime juice for garnish

Prep Up:

Wash and clean the chicken gash the chicken and drain excess moisture using and colander or pat dry with kitchen towel.
Place the chicken in a mixing bowl add yoghurt and turmeric massage the chicken well with yoghurt allow to marinate for an hour.

Prepare Masala:

Heat a pan with a tsp of oil and ghee add ginger garlic fry a bit add chillies fry a bit.
Add the whole spices and fry till spices crackle a bit remove from flame allow to cool.
Once the ingredients have cooled down a bit add to a coffee blender add a splash of water and grind to a smooth paste.

Umm Yummm....

Best Served with Rasam Rice....

Gravy Tastes Yum with Roti...

Method:

Heat a heavy bottom pan with 4 tbsp of oil and ghee place the marinated chicken and sear on both sides if there is excess marinate discard it.
Now add the masala paste to the chicken dont waste any add a splash of water to the grinder and wash down every bit of masala add the masala water to the chicken.
Add salt as per taste keep tossing a bit place the flame on low and allow the chicken to cook in its own juices.
Once the chicken has cooked you can see a lot of gravy you can serve as it is or place the flame on medium and allow the gravy to dry out.
Once the chicken is cooked as per the desired consistency sprinkle finely chopped mint and coriander add a tbsp lime juice and serve hot with rice or as a starter....Happy times...:)

Perfect side dish for a south indian meal....

Happiness in every bite....

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Eat, Drink, Dance, Repeat at CAFE INFINITO Bengaluru

Hi foodies I'm back to review the newest cafe in town, KA Hospitality who bought world renowned restaurant such as the Michelin Star Yauatcha to Bangalore, India. this is their third Restaurant in Bangalore, Cafe Infinito is casual dining concept and Tiffin Box etc is a high volume eatery serving regional cuisine. Cafe Infinito menu brings together the best of various regions within the Mediterranean-greek, France, Italy and Mexico most recipes at Cafe Infinito are based on traditional family recipes from the region.

Those who live in an around Whitefield or want to visit Inorbit mall choose Cafe Infinito as a destination. they serve healthy food on a budget fluffy and cheesy egg florentine, wood fire pizzas, pastas, home made lasagne sheets, ravioli and cannelloni, chicken burgers, salads, cappuccino, milk shakes, sparkling wines, beef medallions, pork sandwiches and array of desserts...

At Cafe Infinito the ambience is relaxing after a hectic day at work everybody needs that break at times we just need to eat, drink, dance and repeat...a perfect place to start your day with breakfast or relaxing lunch or set your evening with loved ones or night out with friends and family...

Cafe Infinito has an extensive non-alcoholic beverage selection which will includes mocktails, natural health juices, smoothies, teas and world class coffee, In addition, there's a choice of wines and beers – Indian and Imported; choice of spirits...

Chef Amrish Walavalkar , Created an amazing pizza in minutes its all wood fire pizza folks. I personally feel any recipe prepared in a rustic method adds up to the taste and flavour. I have chefs pizza recipe is captured on video do watch the video for more...