Crispy Fried Fish

I made this last night just before our dinner.. As we are only two and every time he brings more then required fish for meal..i think its his way to get fish in different forms 
Generally i prepare pan fried fish in usual way..this time i added some more spices and also crispy coating..It turned our total delight ( i mean what can go wrong with fish fry  )

I marinated the fish for around 3-4 hours but i think more is better..so next time i will prefer overtime.MAke sure your oil is not very hot otherwise u will end-up burnt skin.

Freshly fried 

Perfect flacks with nice crispy coating  !

INGREDIENTS

1/2 Kg Fish (pieces)

1.3 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste

1tbsp Vinegar

1tbsp Lemon juice

1tsp Chili powder

1/2tsp Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp Black pepper powder

1/2tsp Garam Masala

2 Eggs

2 Cup Bread crumbs

Oil for deep frying

DIRECTIONS

• Mix all spices with lemon juice and vinegar to make thick paste.Marinade fish in this mixture for 2 hours atleast.
• Whisk both eggs slightly in bowl.
• In a separate wide bowl keep bread crumbs ready.
• Take one fish at a time.Dip it in egg then carefully place it into breadcrumbs bowl.Using spoon and fork cover fish piece with crumbs.Place it on a plate.Repeat the procedure for all fish pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan.Drop a small of fish,if it comesup immedieatly,your oil is ready.
• Drop 3-4 pieces carefully using fork.Fry each side for 3-4 minutes.
• Drain the excess oil and transfer fried fish on kitchen tissue paper to absorb excess oil.
• Serve hot with onion rings and lemon wedges.

# Using hand to cover fish with breadcrumbs will make it hell messy work.So,use spoon and fork instead.

Frankies

Its very popular road side snack in Mumbai.We love specially from 'Tibbs frankies',they have many varieties.Back in my Chennai times,me and my brother had them as our dinner many time !!! His favorite was always mutton and mine Chicken tikka !!

Well,now coming to my this post....i tried to replicate the spice mix which Tibbs use in their frankies. and thankfully i got 90% success ! Usually i made them with leftover chicken or mutton.Many time Pankaj Purposely leave some pieces in dinner to get these as his next day snack :) You can make specially for these,if going to make them for many people.

If you gonna make chicken.Make any of your favorite dry chicken masala.Here i am gonna tell all other details of this dish.

INGREDIENTS

(4-5 frankies)

1Cup Fine Flour(Maida)

3 Eggs

2Cup Chicken/Mutton(any dry dish,prefer chicken/mutton masala)

1 Onion(medium size)

2 Green Chilies

1/2Cup Vineger

Salt to taste

2-3 tbsp Oil

Powder spice mix:

1tbsp Cumin seeds

1tsp Red chili powder

1/2tsp Dry mango powder

1/2tsp Coriander powder

1/2tsp Garam Masala

1/2tsp Black Salt powder

DIRECTIONS

• Take flour and pinch of salt in bowl,make a well in middle and crack 1egg in it.Mix slowly and make soft dough of it.use little water if its too stiff.Keep the dough for rest arround 10 minutes.
• Chop the onion and green chilies finely and soak them in vinegar.
• Roast the cumin seeds,grind.Mix all powdered spices in a bowl and it ready to go.
• Heat the chicken/mutton super hot.Whisk remaining egg thoroghly in separate bowl and keep aside.
• Make 5-6 balls from the dough.Roll one like chapati thin.
• Spread some oil on flat pan over heat.Transfer the chapati on it.Cook it for 2-3 minutes on one side.Flip it to other side.Now spread 1tbsp of whisked egg over it and flip it again carefully.Cook it for another 2 minutes.
• Remove Chapati from heat and place on plane surface.Place some chicken/mutton over it in middle.Top it with some vineger dipped chilies-onions.Sprinkle 1/2tsp of spice powder and roll it carefully.Seal one end with the help of some foil.
• Make other 5 and Serve hot.

# If your chicken or mutton have little bit of gravy,don't worry.it will make frankies juicy !

## After rolling it,seal one end with the help of some foil sheet so that no juice leaks out while eating them.

### You can make extra spice mix and store in air tight container for long time.

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Spinach Soup

Another soup which is very favorite in our friend circle..Its very healthy n filling in winter.Corns give a nice sweetness and texture.I don't add cream generally but while serving for guests i add some on top while serving.

INGREDIENTS

(2 Serving)

1Cup Spinach(boiled)

1.5 Cup Milk

1tbsp Flour(Maida)

1Onion

1tsp Black pepper(powder)

1tbsp Butter

Salt to taste

1/2Cup Sweet Corns(optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Blend and make very fine paste of boiled spinach.
• In pan heat butter.Saute finely chopped onion for 1minute.
• Add flour and saute for few seconds.turn the heat low and mix in milk and spinach paste.
• Mix it well so that no lumps form.Bring it to boil and then simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
• Finally add black pepper.
• Top with dollop of  butter or cream and serve hot.

# You can add some cream while adding black pepper for richer flavor.

Crispy Beer Cauliflower Fritters

This was we had in dinner last night with beer :) actually its really good to make for small gathering as go no snacks !!This time i experimented with some beer and turned out real good crispy beer flavored fritters,goes well with drinks ...We absolutely loved it !!

INGREDIENTS

1 Cauliflower

1Cup Fine Flour

2tbsp Cornflour

1/2Cup Beer

1tsp Chili powder

1/2tsp Coriander powder

1 Lemon juice

1tsp Chat Masala

Salt to taste

Oil for Frying

DIRECTIONS

• Cut the cauliflower in small florets and boil in water untill half done.
• Make a thick batter using flour,spices(other than chat masala),cornflour and beer.
• Add boiled cauliflower in batter and mix properly.
• Heat oil in deep pan.Drop floret one by one in oil(5-6 at a time).and fry on medium heat untill golden brown in color.
• Sprinkle chat masala on fried fritter and mix well.
• Serve hot with ketchup,mayonese or any dip of your choice.

# If batter is too thick just add bit of water but not too much otherwise it will suck alot of oil.

Fish Cake

I got 2 or 3 recipe from several TV show on BBC and TLC.I adjusted n came up with this.the result was absolutely tasty !!

INGREDIENTS
500 gm Fish
300 gm Potatoes (boiled)
2 White Onion
1-2 Spring Onion
1 tsp Chili flacks
1/2 tsp Parsley(dried)
2 Cup Bread crumbs
2 Cup stock
1 tsp Lemon zest
3 Eggs
Oil to fry
Salt to taste


DIRECTIONS

• Heat 1 tsp oil in pan.add 1/2 onion and saute till its pink than add stock.once it start boiling,remove it from heat,add fish and close the lid.
• After 5 minutes,drain fish out and d bone it.
• Mash the potatoes,add finely chopped onions,parsley,chili flacks,salt,zest and shredded fish.Mix properly.
• Make balls as desired size.Dip them one at time in egg,then roll in bread crumbs.Keep them in fridge for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in pan fry 2-3 minutes each side.
• Serve with hung curd sauce or mayonnaise.

# 30 minute in fridge is important otherwise it will break while frying.
## You can dip in egg and breadcrumbs again at the time of frying to make it extra crisp.

Stuffed Eggnets

Its best for healthy evening snack.and very very easy to make.Just use your imagination for stuffing and enjoy! While stuffing just stuff in the way that veggies don't loose their texture.

INGREDIENTS

2Eggs

1tbsp Oil

1Cucumber

1Tomatoes

1 tsp coriander leaves

1 Apple

1tbsp Tomato ketchup

1tsp Vineger

1tsp lemon juice

Pinch of chili flacks

Handfull of Roasted nuts

1Cup of boneless chicken (cooked-chunks/shredded)

Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

• Cut veggies in thin long slices. or just make shaving of them.sprinkle lemon juice and keep aside.
• Beat egg in bowl.Don't over beat.(1minute is enough).Keep it in fridge for 1hr.Bring on room temperature before using.
• Heat flat pan and sprinkle some oil.On low flame Make nets with the help of beater.no need to flip.just remove carefully and keep aside.you can make 4-5 eggnets from this mixture.
• Now take one eggnet on flat surface.Spread some cucumber,tomatoes,apples,chicken,sprinkle some vineger,chili flacks,salt and seasoning in center. Now first fold both side than roll it.
• Your stuffed eggnet is ready !

# Use any stuffing of your choice.You can prawns,sprouts,noodles,peanuts,nuts etc.

## These eggnets came be made in advance.But after stuffing,don't leave for much time.

Afgani Chicken Roast

We had this 2-3 years back in some restaurant in chennai and fell in love instantly !! Finally i came up with this perfect recipe which is very easy..n sure hit !!!

INGREDIENTS

1Kg Chicken(cuts of your choice)

1cup Hung curd

10-12 Almonds

8-10 Black pepper(crushed)

6-7 Garlic clove

1" Ginger

1/2tsp Garam Masala*

1tsp Salt

3tbsp milk(full cream)

3-4tbsp Butter/ghee/oil

DIRECTIONS

• Keep almonds in warm water for 1/2hr than peel it.
• Mix curd,garlic,ginger,spices,pepper,salt,almonds and make a fine paste.
• Marinade chicken with above paste and keep in fridge for at least 2 hours.
• Heat some butter on pan and place 5-6 pieces on it.Fry 7-8 minutes each sides.
• Insert cooked pieces on skewer.brush it with some milk and rotate on high flame for few seconds.OR Bake in oven on 170'C for 20-25minutes.
• Serve hot with mint chutney.

*(pinch of mace,nutmeg,small stick of cinnamon,4 green cardamom,1black cardamom,4cloves)

# For best result don't use preserved ginger garlic paste.

## Use fresh garam masala.

### You can use 1tbsp of cream in marinade for extra mildness.