Category: Snacks

Resha Kebab/String Chicken kebab|| Ideal party starters

Kebabs are various cooked meat/chicken dishes with their origins in Middle Eastern Countries. Many variants are popular around the world.

Today we’re showing a unique dish,a very new variety of kebab i.e Resha Kebab.

It is full of chicken strings giving a gooey taste with crunch outside. Potatoes inside gives a creamy texture along with the chicken strings and the breadcrumbs gives the outer crunch.

Let’s start making Resha Kebab;

Type: Starters, Appetizer

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lb boneless chicken (boiled and shredded)
  • 1/2 lb potatoes roughly smashed
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic and green chillies
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp red chilli flakes
  • 1 cube chicken powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1.5 tbs all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 2.5 cups of breadcrumbs

Procedure:

  • In a pan boil the chicken with some salt
  • Cool the boiled chicken and separate into shreds
  • In a pan add 2 tbs oil
  • Add 2 tbs chopped garlic and green chillies
  • Fry well and then add 1 tbs ginger paste and mix until aroma comes
  • Add the shredded chicken and mix well
  • After mixing at this point add add all the spices
  • Mix well
  • Add 1/2 cup boiled potatoes mix and add crushed black pepper
  • Add 1.5 tbs all purpose flour and mix
  • You can see that still it hasn’t formed a dough yet
  • Add 1/2 cup milk
  • Give them a good stir
  • At this point you can see slowly everything is coming together
  • Now add salt to taste and 2 tsp of lime juice to make it more zingy
  • Cool down
  • Now take small roundels
  • Give it shape and roll over breadcrumbs
  • Now dip into the beaten egg and again roll over the breadcrumbs
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
  • Shallow fry the chicken until golden brown

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe below👇

Serve this recipe with green chutney or any sauce of your choice

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Fada ni khichdi/Dalia khichdi/broken wheat khichdi||perfect for weight watchers and perfect for nutrition

‘Fada’ is actually broken wheat or walk known as the Dalia. This dish is famous in India specially in Gujarat.It is a wholesome dish and is really good for those who want to check on the cholesterol levels and wants to loose weight. You can easily quit rice and switch to Fada/broken wheat as it is also rich in fibreIt is a simply easy recipe,which needs veggies and 2-3 tbs of butter or ghee or if you want just use oil. It is an one pot nutritional meal.Let’s make Fada ni khichdi/Dalia khichdi/broken wheat khichdi…in my style👇👇👇

Type- Breakfast,Snacks,Kids special

Preparation time- 10 minutes

Cooking time- 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 th cup broken wheat/Fada/Dalia
  • 1/2 cup moong daal (yellow moong beans)
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 whole red chilli
  • 5-6 mustard curry leaves
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbs ghee (butter)
  • 1.5 tbs oil
  • 1/4 th cup blanched peas
  • 1/4 th chopped carrots
  • 1/4 th cup chopped beans
  • 1/4 th cup sweet corn
  • 1 potato chopped into small cubes
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1/4 th chopped cilantro/coriander leaves for garnishing

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add the 3/4th cup fada/Dalia/broken wheat
  • In that add 1/2 moong daal/yellow moong beans
  • Soak them for 10 minutes and then wash them
  • Pressure cook them until 2 whistles and then release the heat
  • If you want you can cook them in stew pot and cook until they are boiled
  • In another pan add 2 tbs oil and 1 tbs ghee (or you can cook it totally in ghee or totally in oil)
  • Add 1 tsp mustard seeds,1 tsp cumin seeds and 1 whole red chilli
  • Add 5-6 curry leaves and fry
  • Then add the potatoes and fry for 5-6 minutes on a medium flame
  • Add the veggies and keep on frying for more 5-8 minutes on a medium flame
  • Add 1 tomato chopped and fry till soft
  • Add 1 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste
  • Mix them
  • Now add the boiled broken wheat and lentils
  • Mix them
  • If you want a bit runny you can add 1/4 th cup water
  • Mix and cook for more 4-5 minutes on a medium low flame
  • And its done
  • Garnish with some chopped coriander leaves
  • If you want drizzle some another spoon of butter or ghee (clarified butter)

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Tandoori pomfret|| Very appetising and easy to make

Tandoori Pomfret is wholesome dish with rustic flavors. You can use any fish to make this dish. Salmon will also do great with this same ingredients (other fishes are bhetki,trout,cod, tilapia even shrimps,lobster and crab).

Pomfret is the mostly found in Asia Pacific coast regions.It is very popular in India, mainly in Maharashtra,Chennai and Goa.

Pomfret originated from the Portuguese word ‘pampo’. This sea fish has a single bone and are three types – black, silver and grey. They are typically prepared whole after the organs are removed. They are either fried,baked or steamed. Pomfrets have flat bodies and do not have strong flavors.

Tandoori Pomfret is very easy to make and that too without any effort. It will just take few easy steps to help you wear that Chefs hat. Interestingly,the fusion of spices and other ingredients help to accentuate the taste this dish to another level. So prepare this in dinner parties or Sunday branch We assure you your culinary skills will the next to talk in town.

Type- Appetizer

Preparation time- 5-10 minutes

Cooking time- 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 Pomfret fish (you can use Salmon,Trout,Tilapia,Bhetki even shrimp and lobster)
  • 3 tbs Tandoori masala (we have shared the link below)
  • 2 tsp water
  • 2 tbs mustard oil
  • 2 tbs gram flour (besan)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add all the ingredients and whisk well
  • Take the Pomfret fish (or the fish you are using) and add some gashes
  • Add the marinade on the fish and deep into the gashes
  • Grease a baking tray and line the fishes
  • Bake the fish in a preheated 350F oven for 10 minutes on one side
  • Take out the fish and flip and add the remaining marinade and again bake for 10 minutes
  • At last grill the fish for 3 minutes on each side and it’s done

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe

Here is the link to tandoori masala

Tandoori Masala

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Chicken fried wanton|| great appetizer for parties||Crispy outside and succulent inside

Chicken fried wantons are very popular dish. We generally order when we go to any restaurant.

By its shape,many of us think it’s very difficult to make, firstly the shape and next the taste. But believe me,it’s simple like anything. It’s just roll,food and join.

Let’s start making Chicken Fried Wantons….in my style👇👇👇

Type- Starter

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes

Cooking time- 3-5 minutes each batch on a medium flame

Ingredients for the dough:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 th cup water
  • 1 tbs +1 tbs oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Ingredients for the filling:

  • 200 gm/1/2 lb minced chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 th cup chopped spring onion bulbs
  • 1/4 th cup chopped spring onions
  • 1 tbs chopped garlic
  • 1 tbs crushed black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Procedure for the dough:

  • In a bowl add the all purpose flour and add 1 tsp salt
  • Add 1 tbs oil and mix
  • Now add 1/4 th cup water or as you need to knead a tight dough) and knead into a tight dough
  • Again add another 1 tbs oil and coat the dough and keep it covered for 10 minutes

Procedure for the filling:

  • In a bowl add 200 gm minced chicken
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped onion,1/4 th chup spring onion bulbs,1/4 th cup chopped spring onions
  • Add 1 tbs chopped garlic and 1 tbs crushed black pepper
  • Add salt to taste
  • Mix until everything comes together

PROCEDURE TO MAKE WANTONS:

  • Sprinkle some dry flour and roll out the dough
  • Cut with round cookie cutter 2 inch,small round pieces
  • Take each piece roll it paper thin
  • Add the filling, almost 1 tbs heaped
  • Add water as glue to the edges and fold,secure the filling with finger
  • Now join the corners from two ends and its ready
  • You can freeze them upto 1 month or more
  • Deep fry the wantons on a medium flame for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown
  • Serve this hot with your favorite sauce

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Steamed Chicken Momo

Homemade Chilli Garlic Sauce

Chicken Noodle Soup

Finger chicken pakodas/Crispy fried chicken fritters|| ideal for party starters|| quick and easy

Pakora- is a classic, all time favourite snack in India.These pakoras can be veg or non veg.It is a popular snack across the Indian subcontinent; it is served in restaurants and sold by street vendors.

Chicken pakoras are delicious, crunchy and addictive snack that are ready in just 20-25 minutes. They are not only flavor packed but equally tender and juicy.

This pakoras are so tasty that it does not need any accompaniment. But you can enjoy it with some Chai or tea. Sprinkle some chaat masala over it which make it more tasty.
Chicken Pakora is a simple recipe where it is mixed with some spices and flour and deep fried in oil, which are perfect to enjoy in a bachelor party or a gathering with friends or kitty parties or during evenings…

This particular variety is another version of crispy pakoda,like generally we make pakoras adding all the chicken pieces,spices and the batter mixture all together…..but this chicken finger pakodas are a bit different we marinate the chicken first and then make batter to dip and fry.

Let’s fry some finger chicken pakodas 😋😋😋

Type- Starter, Appetizer

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes

Cooking time- 10- 15 minutes each batch depending how thick or thin your chicken is

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole lime juice
  • 2 lb boneless chicken cut into strips (like finger)
  • 2 tbs ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder or flakes
  • 2 tsp salt+ salt to taste
  • 1/3 rd cup cornflour
  • 1/3 rd cup besan (gramflour)
  • 1/3 rd cup rice flour
  • 1.5 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 cup water (approximately)
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander stems or leaves
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add juice of lime,ginger garlic paste,2 tsp salt,red chilli powder or flakes mix
  • Add the boneless chicken strips
  • Coat the chicken well and marinate for 1-2 hours
  • Now in another bowl for the batter,add 1/3rd cups of all 3: cornflour,besan (gramflour),rice flour
  • Add the spices cumin powder, coriander powder,salt to taste, turmeric powder,garam masala and the chopped coriander stems or leaves
  • Now mix and add required water for a thick consistency
  • Divide the chicken in batches
  • Put them in the batter coat well and fry
  • The oil must be medium hot otherwise the chicken inside will not be cooked properly
  • Each batch will take around 10-15 minutes
  • Fry till golden brown
  • Serve with your favorite sauce

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe 👇👇👇

Enjoy thus crispy fried chicken pakodas

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Chicken Pakoda

Sooji ka halwa (danedar)/ Sweet grainy semolina halwa|| healthy and tasty||kids special|| Quick snacks idea|| tiffin box ideas

‘Halwa’ is an Indian Style dessert.It is very famous all over India. It’s sweet mellow aromatic flavor is it’s speciality.

This is such kind of a dish that you can eat or serve at any time of a day. The great part in cooking this halwa,is that it takes very less time. And you can prepare it for any guest who gave arrived without notice. You can feed your kids,this kind of dessert which are actually healthy.

It does need only sugar, Semolina (sooji/rawa) and water….so it is kitchen friendly.Any person who is lactose intolerant can equally enjoy it.

This version will end up a very grainy texture dessert, people are very fond of it. The trick lies in roasting the Semolina for 6-7 minutes and adjusting the heat from medium low to medium.

You can make it a rich version by adding nuts,color and silver leaf (rangta).

So,let’s make Sooji ka halwa / sweet semolina dessert.

Type- Dessert,snack

Preparation time- 10-12 minutes

Cooking time- 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Semolina
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup mixed nuts- cashew nuts, walnuts, raisin, almonds, pistachios
  • 2-3 drops yellow food color (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp roughly crushed cardamom seeds
  • 1/4tg cup oil /ghee (clarified butter)/ butter
  • 2 tbs milk powder
  • 1 tsp +1 tsp ghee (clarified butter)

Procedure:

  • In a pan add 1/4 th cup oil
  • Roughly crush the nuts
  • Lightly roast them in oil
  • And add 2 cups of water and 1 cup sugar
  • Mix them until dissolves
  • Now add 2-3 drops yellow food color
  • Add 1 tsp ghee
  • Add cardamom seeds
  • Bring them to boil and turn off the heat
  • In another pan add 1 cup semolina,and start roasting
  • This roasting takes around 6-7 minutes
  • You have to continuously keep moving your laddle or the semolina will get burnt
  • Keep on roasting maintaining your heat from medium low-medium
  • When start getting the nutty flavor,then pour your sugar and nut syrup
  • Now lower your heat and slowly stir
  • The point where you are that the,syrup has almost dried up,then add 2 tbs milk powder and mix
  • You can see your semolina has already got a grainy texture
  • Now add another tsp ghee and turn off the heat
  • Let it come to room temperature and enjoy

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe 👇👇👇

Hope you like it.

You can also try 👇👇👇

Basbousa/Semolina Cake

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Egg sandwich|| Simple and easy|| Quick snacks||Great for tiffin box ideas

Egg sandwich is a super easy dish. It can be a breakfast,snack and last but not the least a midnight nosh.

Anyone can make it anytime,it is easily made by ingredients which is always available im your kitchen. It’s easiness makes it more comforting.

The creaminess from the mayonnaise and the gooeyness from the eggs are perfectly balanced with the crunchy onion and fresh coriander leaves. It doesn’t need any dip or ketchup,but feel free if you need any. Cheese can also be added as cherry on top 👌.

Let’s make Egg sandwich…..in my style😊

Type – Breakfast,Snacks

Preparation time- 10-15 minutes

Cooking time- 5-8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Toast 4 breads
  • Hard boil 3 eggs and cut them into halves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 1/4 th cup chopped onions
  • 1/4 th cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tbs ketchup
  • 2 tbs mayonnaise
  • Butter for spreading

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add the eggs
  • Add 2 tbs mayonnaise and salt to taste
  • Add crushed black pepper
  • Add the chopped onion and coriander
  • Add ketchup and mash everything
  • Mash until you get that creamy filling
  • Take on bread and spread butter
  • Then spread the filling evenly
  • Take another bread and spread butter
  • Press it on top of that bread that has filling on it
  • Cut it diagonally or enjoy as it is

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe 👇👇👇

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Amritsari Fish/Machhi Desi Style||Punjab’s famous fried fish recipe|| Easy step by step authentic recipe

Amritsari Machhi/Amritsari fish fry or you can say Ambarsari Machhi is a famous street food from India that too from Punjab.

This dish gets it’s name from the place in Punjab called Amritsar- the place famous for The Golden Temple.

It is a basically a very fresh fish fillet,marinated with some spice, gramflour (besan) and some carrom seeds (ajwain).

Many people make this fish fry by dipping it into a batter and fry,but believe that is not Amritsari Fish,that can be a simple fish pakoda/fritter.

This is simply a fish having some gramflour (besan) into it’s marinate and a tablespoon or two to crisp it up,thats all .

It is very simple to make and has great flavors in it. This twist of carrom seeds (ajwain), helps in taste and aslo in digestion 😊.

So,let’s make Amritsari Machhi/Amritsari Fish Fry in my style 👇 👇👇;

Type- Snack, Appetizer

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes

Cooking time- 5-8 minutes each batch

Ingredients:

  • 600 gm boneless fillets (Around 6-7 fillets) cut into semi thick pieces
  • 2 tbs ginger garlic paste
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime or 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tsp paprika (kashmiri red chilli)
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1/2 tsp asfoetida (hing)
  • 3/4th cup besan (gramflour)
  • 2 tbs rice flour
  • 2 tbs beaten yoghurt
  • 1 tsp ajwain (carrom seeds)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 th cup or 4 tbs vinegar

Procedure:

  • In a bowl take all the fish pieces,add ginger garlic paste,salt,black pepper,freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice
  • Mix it
  • Now add the red chilli powder, paprika,garam masala and asfoetida (hing) and mix again
  • Add the besan (gramflour), rice flour, youghurt and egg and again mix it
  • Keep it covered for 5-10 minutes
  • Now deep fry these marinated fish until crisp brown
  • The flame should be around medium-medium high
  • Enjoy this fish with some lemon wedges and chaat masala sprinkled on top

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe 👇👇👇

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Kolkata style fish fry

Fowl Cutlet (chicken)

Tandoori Pomfret

Shrimp/Prawn Tempura

Mini Chicken Cutlets

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Ghugni/Matar Kay Chhole/Chickpeas curry|| Great as snack and as a side dish to Roti,Paratha and different delicacy of rice

GHUGHNI/MATAR KAY CHHOLE/CHICKPEAS CURRY is my all time favorite mainly when I miss my home and want something comfortable.

It is generally made of yellow peas/motor/matar,but we made it of chickpeas/kabuli chana.

It is a very simple lip smacking recipe.

This recipe is famous recipe of Bengal and is known as ‘ghoogni’ or ‘ghugni’. It can be made with onion,ginger,garlic or it can be made 100% veg by not using onion or garlic.

In Bengal after Durga Puja, there is something call ‘bijaya’, in this period people visit people’s house where they exchange some sweets and in every house this recipe is common.

You can say it’s a recipe which has my so many great childhood memories.

It goes great with Roti, Tortillas,paratha or rice or you can just have it as “Chaat”, by adding some tamarind pulp,some bhujiya/sev on the top.

So,let’s make Ghugni/Matar Kay Chhole/Chickpeas curry 👇👇👇

Type- Curry,Snack

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes

You need to soak the chickpeas for 8-10 hours or over night and then pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or boil until soft

Cooking time- 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 200 gm boiled chickpeas
  • 1 large sized tomato,diced
  • 1 large potato cut into cubes
  • Salt to taste
  • Spice mix- 1 tsp cumin powder+1 tsp turmeric powder+1 tsp red chilli powder+1 tsp garam masala+1.5 coriander powder
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 ginger garlic paste
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2-3 green chillies
  • Handful chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 cup hot water

Procedure:

  • In a pan add 3 tbs oil
  • When it’s mild hot add 2 bay leaves and 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Fry well and add 1 cup chopped onions
  • Fry until translucent and then add 2 tbs ginger garlic paste and mix well
  • Add tomatoes and add 1 tsp salt and cook until soft
  • Now add all the spice mix and give it a quick stir
  • Add 4-5 tbs water so that the spice doesn’t get burnt
  • Now add the cubed potatoes and mix until oil separates
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes on a medium – medium low flame
  • When you see oil separated add the boiled chickpeas
  • Mix and add 1 cup hot water
  • Cover and cook for 10 minutes on a medium flame
  • Now add 2-3 green chillies and 1 tsp chaat masala
  • Again cover and cook for 10 minutes on a medium low flame
  • And its done

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe 👇👇👇

Hope you like it 😊

You can also try this with this chickpeas curry/ghugni 👇👇👇

Luchi/Deep fried puffed bread

Jeera Rice/Cumin flavoured rice

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Shrimp/Prawn tempura||step by step learn how to prepare shrimp for tempura|| how to make quick and easy cocktail sauce

The classic light weight batter is perfect with prawns and with vegetables.

Tempura is one of the most popular and well known Japanese dishes that s widely enjoyed all over the world.

It is specially enjoyed on cocktail nights.

It also goes best with rice bowls and noodle soup.

Let’s make Shrimp/prawn tempura 👇👇👇

Type- Starter, Appetizer

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes

Cooking time- 8-10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh shrimp
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • 4-5 ice cubes
  • 1 cup tempura flour or you can easily make Tempura flour at home just by mixing- 1 cup all purpose flour+1/2 baking powder+1 egg yolk and your homemade tempura flour is ready
  • Oil to deep fry
  • 1 cup flour for coating

Procedure:

  • First wash your shrimps with water
  • Pat dry them
  • Take a sharp knife but be very careful
  • Slit your shrimps from head to before the tail
  • But don’t slit that it cuts into half
  • Now cut horizontally keeping alternate gaps
  • Place it on a board and start pinching the cut portion with your fingers until it seals up making a clicking noise
  • Prepare rest of the shrimp
  • Please go through my video thoroughly and you will easily make tempura
  • In a bowl add 4-5 ice cubes
  • In that add 1 cup water
  • Mix and add 1 cup tempura flour or your own homemade tempura mixture to the ice water
  • Now take 1 shrimp and roll over dry flour
  • Shake the excess flour
  • Dip into the tempura batter
  • And deep fry them
  • Fry until golden brown and crisp
  • Serve them with sweet chilli sauce and cocktail sauce

Ingredients for simple cocktail sauce:

  • 2 tbs mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp tomato ketchup

Procedure for simple cocktail sauce:

  • In a bowl add the mayonnaise
  • Add 2 tsp hot sauce and mix
  • Add 1 tsp tomato ketchup
  • Mix and keep it refrigerated
  • Serve it chilled

We’ve added a step by step video of the recipe below 👇👇👇

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Chicken Noodle Soup

Sweet corn chicken soup

Mixed vegetable soup

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Kolkata style breaded fish fry with potato wedges|| tasty starter

The word fish fry is very popular throughout the world. But the only difference is every part of the world has its own version of fish fries. But all are equally tasty in its own way.

Like in America fish fry is a meal containing battered or breaded fish with side of french fries, coleslaw,lemon slices and tartar sauce.

The Kolkata fish fry was developed during the British rule in India,when Kolkata was the capital of the country. While working with local,fresh produce to prepare delicacies for the British officers,the Indian cooks often instructed to replicate European food which were favourites among the British. Now they learnt some version of fish fry from them and then used their own spices and condiments to create something an unique version and became famous as Kolkata Style Fish Fry.

Bengali fish fry is popular snack from the streets of Kolkata. We’ve an unadulterated love for our Kolkata style fish fry, a popular snack from every food corner of the streets of kolkata.

But how many know the perfect trick to this crispy fish fries??? Actually there are no such trick😁,other than using a fresh fish fillet,like in Kolkata we get fresh Bhetki,but you can also go for Basa,Cod,Tilapia fillets.

Another important point is while breading use both hands separately like one will be wet hand and one will be dry.

Let’s make Kolkata Style breaded fish fry;

Type- Starter, appetizer

Preparation time- 15-20 minutes+ 2 hours refrigerator time

Cooking time- 8-10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 12 fish fillets,we took tilapia (but you can take bhetki,basa,cod)
  • 1 bunch coriander leaves
  • 1/2 parsley leaves
  • 1 1/2 inch ginger
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 4-5 green chillies (adjust heat according to your taste)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 tsp all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 lb breadcrumbs
  • For potato wedges- 2 large potato cut into wedges

Procedure:

  • Wash the fish fillets well
  • And pat dry the fillets
  • In a blender- add coriander leaves, parsley,ginger,garlic,green chillies
  • Give a quick chop
  • Add salt and juice of 1 lime and 3 tbs water
  • And make a fine paste
  • In a bowl add the fine paste
  • Add 1 egg and 4 tsp all purpose flour and whisk,flour actsvas a good binder
  • Now dip each piece of fillets and coat well
  • It’s time for the breading
  • Remember to use both of your hands in a different way
  • Left hand= Wet hand
  • Right hand= Dry hand
  • Or vice a versa it’s your choice
  • You might find that some of the green marination is left,just don’t throw away it add 1 egg into it and this will be our egg dip
  • Take 1 fillet and dip into the breadcrumbs first and pat it on both side with your right hand
  • With your left hand dip it into the egg dip and again put it into the breadcrumbs with your right hand coat with the breadcrumbs
  • Shake off the excess breadcrumbs and place on a clean plate
  • Repeat the process with the other fillets
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours before frying or you can make it before 1 day
  • It’s time to fry the breaded fishes
  • Don’t heat your oil too much or the fish inside will not be cooked
  • The frying should be deep fry
  • Let’s fry the fish until brown and crisp
  • It’s time to fry the potato wedges
  • In that oil deep fry the wedges
  • Fry until golden brown
  • Serve hot with some mustard sauce

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Chicken Wings recipe with a dry rub + a liquid marination (bonus) || KFC style|| quick and easy

Chicken wings are juicy from inside and crunchy from outside. We’ve made a dry rub. And a liquid marination which keeps the chicken more moisturised from inside.

This liquid marination is totally upto you, as it is my innovation and the result comes out just awesome.

But only dry rub and the oil also gives a crunchy texture.

This recipe is everyone’s favourite so is my families. But homemade chicken wings is always a better and healthy version.

From my kitchen to your kitchen, let’s jump to into the recipe:

Type: Starter, Appetizer

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 30-35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb chicken wings
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp crushed black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbs oil
  • 3 tbs yoghurt
  • 1/4 th cup water
  • 2 tsp green chilli paste
  • 1.5 cup flour

Procedure:

  • In a bowl add 3 tbs yoghurt and add 2 tsp green chilli paste
  • Add 1/4 th cup of water
  • Mix and add water and make buttermilk
  • Keep it aside
  • In a another bowl add the chicken wings and prick it with fork for better penetration of the spices
  • Add the spices ( 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp paprika,salt to taste, 2 tsp crushed black pepper)
  • Add 1 tbs of oil and mix until all the spices are mixed
  • Now add the buttermilk we made
  • Mix well until everything is well incorporated
  • Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes minimium or 2-4 hours for best result
  • After the refrigeration, remove the cling film
  • Now take the chicken in a resealable bag and add the flour
  • Seal the bag and coat the chicken well
  • Heat oil for deep frying at a medium flame
  • Frying will need a bit of patience
  • Add the chicken and don’t flip or move the chicken until 3_4 minutes
  • After 3-4 minutes flip and again cook for more 5-8 minute
  • Now you can freely move the chicken and cook for more 3 minutes
  • So basically each batch will need 15 minutes almost
  • And its done

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Vada Pav (spicy potato fritter in between slider buns)||Indian street food||Aamchi Mumbai style

Vada is a spicy potato fritter and Pav is a soft bread.Together Vada Pav is a famous Indian street mostly popular in the state of Mumbai.

It is very cheap in price and very appetizing also.It can quickly meet your hunger any time.It is also known an Bombay Burger.

It is accompanied by a dry chutney or dip made with nuts, chillies and coconut-adds an extra zing to it.It is also served with a tangy green chutney and some fried chillies.

Altogether,our bottom line is we just love it and we’re quite sure you will also definitely like this recipe.

Type: Appetizer,snacks

Preparation time: 20-25 minutes

Cooking time: 10-15 minutes

Ingredients for the VADA (spicy potato fritter):

  • 1/2 lb potato boiled and roughly mashed
  • For the spice mixture -1 tbs coriander powder+1 tbs cumin powder+1 tbs chaat masala +1 tsp salt+1 tbs garam masala+1 tsp turmeric+1 tbs red chili powder
  • 1 tbs ginger paste
  • 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 3 green chili chopped (add heat according to your taste bud)

Procedure for the VADA:

  • In a pan add 3 tbs oil
  • Add 1 tbs ginger paste and fry well
  • Add the spice mix and mix well
  • Add 1 tbs water so that the spice doesn’t burn
  • At this point add the potatoes (boiled and roughly mashed)
  • Mix well
  • Add the chopped coriander leaves and green chilies
  • Mash them together and mix well
  • Keep them aside to cool down

Ingredients for the dry chutney/sprinkle:

  • 3 tbs desiccated coconut
  • 3-4 whole red chilies
  • 2 tbs cashew nut or peanuts ( we used cashew nut for a better taste)

Procedure for the dry chutney/ sprinkle:

  • Dry roast all the ingredients
  • Put them in a grinder
  • They will a grainy chutney with a bit stickiness
  • Put in a bowl a keep aside

Ingredients for the batter:

  • Take 1 cup of sifted gram flour
  • Add 1 tsp red chili powder,1 tsp salt,1 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2ctsp baking powder
  • 3/4 th cup water or as required to form a semi thick batter

Procedure for the batter:

  • In a bowl add 1 cup sifted gram flour
  • Add all the spices
  • Add water to for a semi thick batter

Procedure for frying the Vada (spicy potato fritters):

  • Take the potato mixture and form small balls (golf sharp and size)
  • Dip the batter and fry until golden brown

Procedure for platting the VADA PAV:

  • Take a slider bun
  • Slice it into halves
  • On one side add the green chutney and on one side add the dry chutney
  • Place one VADA in between and press
  • Serve it with some fried green chilies,dry chutney and green chutney

We’ve shared a step by step youtube video of this recipe,hope you like it😊👍

Serve it hot,or warm it up when having it.

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Pav bhaji recipe with Pav Bhaji masala|| 100% veg||Aamchi Mumbai style

Pav is an Indian bread and Bhaji is a mix of mixed vegetables mashed down to a semi gravy curry with a perfect blend of some spices.

In India, Mumbai the Juhu Beach is famous for making this Pav Bhaji.

It is such a dish, that you can have anytime of the day.

In my family, everybody just love this dish. Usually, the Pav Bhaji is generally served with generous amount of butter and with some onion salad and lemon wedges.

It doesn’t need much introduction, so let’s jump into the recipe😋😋😋

Type: Appetiser, lunch or dinner

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped capsicum
  • 1/2 cup blanched cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup blanched carrots
  • 1 cup blanched peas
  • 1/2 lb boiled and roughly smashed potatoes
  • 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves), kasauti methi)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black salt
  • Around more or less 1/2 cup water
  • 4-6 sliders
  • 4-6 tbs of butter
  • 1 large tomato diced

For making the spice for Pav Bhaji masala:

Ingredients:

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp whole black pepper
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 3-5 cardamom seeds
  • 3-5 cloves
  • 5-6 whole red chilies

Procedure:

  • Roast all the spices together
  • Keep on moving your ladle so that it doesn’t burn
  • Cool it for 2-5 minutes
  • Then grind into a fine powder
  • If you want,you can take more in ratios for the spice and keep it for future use

Procedure for making the Bhaji:

  • In a pan add 2 tbs of oil and 2 tbs of butter
  • Add in the 1/2 cup chopped onions and 1/2 cup chopped capsicum
  • Fry them until translucent and then add 4 tsp of the spice
  • Mix them well and fry until soft
  • Add 1 large tomato diced
  • Mix well and add the 1/2 cup cauliflower and 1/2 cup carrots
  • Fry them until soft
  • Add 2-3 drops of water so that the spice doesn’t burn
  • Add 1 tsp of dried fenugreek leaves (kasauri methi), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1.5 tsp red chilli powder and and and in between add salt to taste and 1/2 or 1tsp black salt
  • Mix them well and again add 2-3 drops of water if needed
  • When soft, add 1/2 lb boiled potatoes roughly smashed
  • Mix them
  • And at this point we’ll start using the masher
  • Mash them and add water if needed to reach that semi gravy curry texture
  • And keep up mashing until everything comes together
  • Always remember,that Pav bhaji is such a thing where we can have so many vegetables and mash, mash and mash until they don’t forget the way used to look 😂😂😂
  • You can add 1 more tbs of butter and some chopped coriander leaves with a hint of lemon

For the procedure of Pav:

  • In a pan add 1 tsp of oil and 1 tsp of butter
  • Melt it and add 1/4 th tsp of dried fenugreek leaves (kasauri methi)
  • Add 1/8 th of pav bhaji masala
  • 1/4 th tbs of chopped coriander leaves
  • Add the sliders halved and toast and coat well with all the spices

Voila everything is ready, serve the slider with the Pav Bhajia masala and some onion salad with lemon wedges.

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Serve this Pav bhaji when warm or hot, it’s the best way to have it.

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Crispy fried mushrooms recipe|| 100% veg recipe with a little twist

Crispy fried mushroom is a quick and easy recipe. It has that crunch on the outside and tender and juicy from inside.

You can make a simple batter just using flour, salt and pepper or just give it a little twist by adding some herbs and substituting water with some sparkling water.

It does not need much of introduction, those who love mushrooms like we do will definitely go for this one,its most important point is it doesn’t take much of your time.

Type: Appetiser, starter

Preparation time:10-15 minutes

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb button mushroom
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp oregano, 1.5 tsp crushed black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sparkling water or the amount you require to make a semi thick batter
  • 2 cups of breadcrumbs

Procedure:

  • Cut the mushrooms in halves
  • Into 1 cup of flour add, 1 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp crushed black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder,1 tsp salt, 1 tsp oregano
  • Mix it and start adding sparkling water to make a semi thick batter
  • Now dip mushrooms one by one and roll over on the breadcrumbs and chill it for at least 30 minutes
  • At this point heat up your oil and start frying
  • Fry until a golden brown color is reached

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Serve it hot with some green chutney or any dip of your choice

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