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December 20, 2018
Potato Chips
Yum
Ingredients:
Large Potato - 1
Water as required
Salt & red chili powder as required
Method:
Ingredients:
Large Potato - 1
Water as required
Salt & red chili powder as required
Method:
- Wash & peel(or not) Potatoes & slice it using a mandolin slicer directly into the water.
- Rinse the potato slices well but carefully the water runs clear.
- Dab the slices well with a kitchen towel.(to prevent spluttering of oil when frying)
- Meanwhile heat oil in a deep pan for frying on high flame.
- Add a small slice of potato to check if it immediately comes to the surface. Now reduce the flame to a medium heat and fry the potato slices in batches, keep agitating the slices using a slotted spoon.
- When the potatoes are golden brown in color, remove them from oil and drain. Sprinkle adequate amount of salt & chili powder or pepper powder, toss well so that all the slices are uniformly covered with spices & snack!
- Repeat the same for the rest of the slices. Store the chips when completely cool in an airtight container.
December 16, 2018
Potato Curry With Coconut Milk
Ingredients:
Garlic - 2 cloves
Cinnamon - 2" piece
Cloves - 4
Fennel Seeds - ¼ tsp.
Black Peppercorns - 4
Potatoes, medium sized - 4, peeled, cubed
Onion - 2, sliced
Green Chilies - 2 to 3, slit
Ginger - 2'"piece, chopped
Red Chili Powder - 2 tsp.
Coriander Powder - 2 tsp.
Turmeric Powder - 2 tsp.
Salt - as required
Coconut Milk - ½ cup, semi- thick
For tempering:
Oil - 4 Tbsp.
Mustard Seeds -2 tsp.
Shallots - 4, chopped
Curry Leaves- 1 sprig
Method:
- Coarsely grind the garlic, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds and peppercorns together.
- Combine the chopped potatoes, onions, green chilies, ginger, red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt & 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker.
3. Pressure Cook for about 3 to 4 whistles or until the potatoes are done. Break the potatoes into small pieces.
4. Mix in the coconut milk and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes & switch off flame.
5. Prepare the tempering(optional step) by spluttering mustard seeds, shallots & curry leaves in hot oil.
6. Once the onions turn golden brown. Pour the tempering into the prepared curry, stir & serve with any Indian breads or appam.
Note:
* Tempering is an optional step.
* Adjust the quantity of water as required.
December 14, 2018
Tomato Onion Salad / Kachumber
Ingredients:
Tomato, medium sized - 2, chopped into small cubes
Onion, medium sized - 1, chopped into small cubes
Coriander Leaves, finely chopped - 4 Tbsp.
Chilli powder - ¼ tsp.
Lemon juice - 3 Tbsp.
Salt as required
Method:
Combine all the above ingredients and adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your taste & serve.