FRIED PODI IDLI

Here is a tasty any time snack /starter which can be prepared effortlessly....

It is a nice way to use up your leftover idlis too...

In fact,refrigerated idlis are better if used for this dish as they tend to by dry and they absorb less  oil when fried...

Do you know...now a days ,these are served as starters in dinner banquets and these are more sought after than other fancy ones...


INGREDIENTS

• REFRIGERATED IDLIS(preferably mini idlis) 
• IDLI MILAGAAI PODI
• OIL FOR FRYING 
• SALT TO TASTE( OPTIONAL)

METHOD

• You can use mini idlis to get  neat bite sized pieces of starters or you can cut regular ones into small pieces.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Deep fry the idlis till golden brown.
• Keep the milagaai podi in a shallow dish .Add some salt  if needed.
• Now toss the fried idlis in the podi till they are coated well.
• Serve as starters with a dip of coconut chutney or they can be had as they are as they are well coated with idli milagaai podi.

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PANEER PEPPER FRY

Here is a delicious paneer curry that can be prepared in a jiffy...

This can be served as a side dish or a starter ...

INGREDIENTS

• PANEER  -200 GRAMS
• ONIONS-1
• CAPSICUM-1/2
• CUMIN SEEDS-1/2 TEASPOON
• COARSELY POWDERED PEPPER-3/4 TEASPOON
• SPRING ONIONS-2
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL-FEW TEASPOONS

METHOD

• Cut the paneer into thin rectangular bits.
• Drop them in warm ,salted water for 30 seconds. Drain.
• Cut the onion and capsicum into thin slivers.
• Chop the spring onions along with the leaves.
• Heat the oil.
• Fry the cumin seeds,coarsely powdered pepper and all the vegetable slivers.
• Cook till the onions are transparent. Add a little salt.
• Now add the paneer bits and toss well.Add the needed salt.
• Cook over low heat for 3 minutes 
• Serve hot with rice or rotis.
• They taste great as starters too.

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PANEER PATTIES

Here is the recipe  for a simple and easy to make these melt in the mouth patties made with easily available ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

• MILK - 500 ML
• LIME JUICE - 2 TSPS
• BOILED AND MASHED POTATOES-2 CUPS
• ONIONS -1
• BREAD -2 SLICES
• PEPPER POWDER AND SALT - TO TASTE
• CORN FLOUR - 2 TBLSPS
• BREAD CRUMBS -2 TBLSPS
• OIL FOR FRYING

METHOD

• Boil the milk and add the lime juice. When it curdles ,remove from heat and filter the paneer.
• Crumble it well.
• Mix the finely chopped onions,paneer and mashed potatoes well.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Crumble the bread slices and knead with the mixture.
• Shape them into 2" rounds about 1/2 " thick.
• Dip them in a batter made of cornflour and water and roll them in breadcrumbs.Dust off the extra crumbs,taking care not to break the patty.
• Deep fry in hot oil till it turns golden brown.
• Serve hot with tomato ketchup.

PANEER PAKORAS

Here are the monsoon showers...

what is more welcome than a plate of

yummy,crunchy Paneer Pakoras?

INGREDIENTS

• PANEER CUBES -3 CUPS
• GRAM FLOUR -1 CUP
• RICE FLOUR -1 CUP
• CHILLY POWDER -3 TEASPOONS
• SODA BICARBONATE -1/4 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER- 1/2 TEASPOON
• CHILLI CHICKEN RED (FOOD COLOR) -1 PINCH
• (OPTIONAL)
• SALT TO TASTE
• OIL FOR FRYING
• CORIANDER LEAVES FOR GARNISHING
• FRIED CURRY LEAVES FOR GARNISHING

METHOD

• Mix the flours,soda bicarbonate,chilli powder ,salt and garam masala powder well.
• Add some water and make a thick coating batter.
• Dip the paneer cubes in the batter and coat them well.
• Fry them in hot oil ,taking care they do not stick to each other.
• Arrange in a serving dish and garnish with coriander leaves and fried curry leaves.
• Serve hot with green chutney or tomato sauce.

CHEESE STICKS

INGREDIENTS

BREAD SLICES                 -2
BOILED POTATOED        -1 CUP
GRATED CHEESE             -1 CUP
CORNFLOUR                    -2 TABLESPOONS
BREAD CRUMBS              - 1/2 CUP
OIL FOR FRYING
CHILLY FLAKES                - to taste
SALT                                   - to taste

METHOD

1.MIX TOGETHER SHREDDED BREAD SLICES,BOILED POTATOES,CHEESE,SALT AND CHILLY FLAKES.
2.SHAPE INTO 1 CM BY 4 CM STICKS WHICH ARE ABOUT 1/2 CM THICK.
3.DIP THESE STICKS IN A PASTE OF CORNFLOUR AND WATER AND ROLL THEM IN BREADCRUMBS.
4.DEEP FRY THEM IN MODERATELY HOT OIL TILL THEY ARE DONE.

#SERVE HOT WITH TOMATO KETCHUP.
# A GREAT ANYTIME SNACK.
# YOU CAN EVEN SHAPE THE STICKS AND FREEZE THEM AND FRY AS AND WHEN NEEDED.


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