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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Product Review: Tasty Tales Amritsari Mutton Curry

I received the newly launched ready to use masala paste range from Tasty Tales recently. Preparing amritsari mutton curry within 20 minutes is a dream come true.

My family enjoyed the flavours and taste of mutton curry, just the right amount of heat, packed with jeera flavor, the meat had blended with the masala paste and cooked to perfection.

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I followed the simple three step process to prepare the amritsari mutton curry. For 750 grams meat the curry paste and masala powders are 130 grams. Cooks in 20 minutes.

No artificial flavors, preservatives or added colours in their entire range of masalas. Its all 100% natural. People who miss the taste of authentic homestyle amritsari mutton curry this is a must try product.

Ingredients used:
750 Grams Tender Leg of Lamb Pieces
130 Grams Tasty Tales Amritsari Mutton Curry

For Garnish:
1 Inch Ginger Julienne
5 Sprigs Coriander Finely Chopped
2 Green Chilies Finely Chopped
1/4 Tsp Roasted Jeera Powder

Method:

Following the package directions, heat a pressure cooker. Empty the curry paste, fry for a minute.

Add the washed and drained meat to the masala and fry for a minute.

Add 1/2 cup water and cook till the masala is infused in the meat.

Add the masala powders, stir the meat well.

Add 1 1/2 cups water bring to rapid boil and cover.

Cook for 8 to 10 whistles or until the meat is tender.

Garnish with ginger juliennes, coriander, jeera powder and chilies...Serve hot with phulkhas or naans and enjoy 😉

Soft phulkas with melt in your mouth meat is always a treat. We enjoyed the subtle flavors from the gravy.

On hectic days we always search for easy cooked meals having this handy curry paste at our reach will truly help us quick meals in a jiffy. The shelflife of this curry paste is 6 months. I've not added extra oil or salt to the curry. The meat was infused with the spices and the tasted excellent.

Available in stores: Loyal world, MK Retail, New Frosty's and online stores: Bigbasket.

More info: https://www.tasty-tales.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourTastyTales/

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Traditional South Indian Stir Fried Split Chickpeas Sundal

Sundal is a offering served during festivals. Very healthy and nutritious starter or evening tea time snack. This dish is normally prepared during Navratri, Guru Purnima (Teachers Day), Ganesh Chaturthi and Diwali across India. Chickpeas offering served in any form to Lord Ganesha, Saibaba, Dattatreya swami and Dakshinamurthy is very auspicious for Business and students.

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Ingredients:
1 Cup Channa Dal (Kadalai Paruppu/ Split Chickpeas)
1/4 Cup Fresh Grated Coconut
1 Tbsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tbsp Split Black Gram Dal
3 Green Chilies Slit
1 Tsp Turmeric Powder
1/4 Tsp Asafoetida
1 Large Onion Finely Chopped
2 Sprigs Curry Leaves
1/2 Lime
3 Sprigs Coriander
1 Carrot Finely Chopped
Salt as per taste
Oil as required

Method:
Wash and soak the channa dal in water for 30 minutes.
Once the channa has doubled in volume wash thrice drain and place in a bowl that will fit in a pressure cooker. Add 1 tsp turmeric and 1 cup water cover and place inside the pressure cooker.
Place cover the pressure cooker lid and cook for two whistles.

Place a wok on medium flame with oil. Add mustard seeds, split black gram dal allow to splutter. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, onions, and slit chilies fry for a minute or until the onions have turned transparent.

Add the cooked channa dal, salt and 1 cup water place on high flame stir and cover. Allow the dal to cook and absorb all the flavours.

Once the water has evaporated, add grated coconut, finely chopped carrots, coriander and lime juice stir well and serve hot...Enjoy 😊

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

The Canteen - Bar + Kitchen @Vapour, Indiranagar-Bengaluru

The Canteen is a newly launched segment at Vapour-Indiranagar earlier used to house the kebab room, on several occasions I've been to kabab room and enjoyed the food paired with beers. The layout remains the same but decorated with pastels the place is vibrant and airy. 5 to 6 beers on tap, cocktails, mocktails and branded liquor to choose from the extensive drink menu.

The canteen is more like Indian mess style serving limited food options but a good variety to choose. They have maintained the mess style portion size priced between 40/- to 150/- rupees, creating a pocket friendly menu and destination for everyone.

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Entrance

Comfy canteen style seating options

Not a lot of decor just a bright and open space

Seating options few pics used from The Canteen site...

Mutton Galouti Kabab

Harabara Kabab

Close Shot of Mutton Galouti kabab

Setting Sun Mocktail

Beer Samples

Malnad Pork

Vegetable Seekh Kabab

Basmati Beer (Japanese style rice beer)

Chicken Lollipop

IPA

Blonde (My Favorite)

Soya Chaap

Chicken 65 Potli Biryani

Peppery Mutton Biryani

Mirchi Ka Salan

Pistachio Phirni

Gulab Jamun

Overall excellent pub grub, I enjoyed the crisp beers. Some dishes were spicy it is better to ask before ordering. Must try are potli biryani, chicken lollipop and malnad pork, paired with blonde beer.

Unboxing Prestige Express Mixer Grinder

Express Mixer Grinder - is Compact and Convenient . Saves space, makes grinding easy. I recently received the new Express Mixer Grinder from TTK Prestige to review and prepare recipes using the grinder.

While unboxing the mixer grinder, I liked the design and compact device which can be cleaned and stored easily, it will surely come handy to whip up milkshakes,chutney, small masalas and juices,in no time.

The components of Prestige Express Mixer include:

Big jar
Base unit
Small jar
Jar base assembly- 2 pieces
Lid- 2 pieces
350-watts powerful motor

Prestige Express Mixer Grinder is less noisy than average mixer grinder and hence ensures silent yet efficient operation.

Priced between: 3095/-
Available at prestige outlets, Reliance Digital, Spar, BigBazaar, More Mega Stores...

Product is also available on online prestige store, amazon, flipkart...

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Open Masala Dosa Recipe (Podi Masala Dosai)

South India is known for its spicy, buttery and delicious dosas. Must try among many varieties of dosas are open masala dosa.

Recipe video demo open masala dosa

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Ingredients:
1 Liter Idli or Dosa Batter (please click here for recipe)
500 Grams Potato Bhaji / Palya (please click here for recipe)
1/2 Cup Gunpowder (please click here for recipe)
Ginger Coconut Chutney (please click here for recipe)
1/4 Cup Ghee
1/3 Cup Butter
1/4 Cup Oil

For Garnish: Butter, Grated Carrots, Grated Coconut, Finely Chopped Coriander...

Method:
Preplan and prepare the potato, chutney, dosa batter and gunpowder ahead of time.

Combine the butter, oil and ghee. Try not to melt the fat combine and reserve..

Heat a tawa or skillet on high flame. Sprinkle water and allow to reduce a bit. Spread 1 tsp of oil, rub 1/2 onion on the skillet this way the dosa will have good flavor.

Ladle the batter and spread in a even layer. Generously spread the fat mixture cover and cook for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes flip and apply 1 more tsp fat and cook for 3 minutes.

Flip the dosa back, generously sprinkle gunpowder and apply 1 more tsp butter and top with aloo palya and chutney serve as hot as possible.

We can garnish with butter, grated carrots, fresh grated coconut and coriander to enhance the flavor and taste.

This blogpost is to demonstrate various dosas of southindia. we can prepare these dosas with unsalted butter or salted butter both are different taste. Salted butter has tumeric so the flavor profile changes from the unsalted butter.