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Corn Patties /Corn Potato Chops#SundayFunday

Corn Potato Chops (patties) are crispy, delicious melt in the mouth savory snack. These are coated in breadcrumbs and pan-fried until golden.
Maks 13 Chops
Ingredients
For The Covering / Shell
½ Kg Potatoes - boiled & mashed
1 Teaspoon Salt
4 Medium Bread Slices - Lightly soaked and mashed
3 Tablespoons Corn Flour
For The Corn Filling
2 Cups Sweet Corn - boiled
2 Tablespoons Oil
1 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 Medium Onion - finely chopped
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
1 Teaspoon Chaat Masala
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
Salt To Taste
2 Tablespoons Coriander leaves
4 Green chillies
4 Cloves Garlic
Method
For The Corn Filling
Coarsely grind together the coriander leaves, green chillies and garlic along with a cup of sweet corn to a coarse paste. Add this mixture to whole corn and mix well and keep aside.
In a pan heat oil, add cumin seeds when they sizzle, add the onions and saute until translucent, then add the corn mixture along with spices, salt and fry for a few minutes, then cover and cook for another 2 minutes. Stirring in between. Switch off the flame, let this mixture cool completely.
 
For The Covering / Shell
In a large plate peel the boiled potatoes and then grate them when they become warm. Mash them with your hands or a potato masher or fork. Let the mashed potatoes cool at room temperature.
Once cooled add the rest of the ingredients well. Form it into a dough. Divide into 13 equal balls, keep aside covered

Making Corn Potato Chops

Grease your palm with oil, flatten one ball of potato mixture, place a tablespoon or more of the corn filling.Bring the edges in the center and cover the stuffing. 
Shape with your palms by rolling it firmly to make around pattice. Make all the rest of the chops.
Roll in crumbs and keep aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a griddle or broad frying pan on medium high flame. Place the stuffed Corn Potato Chops by leaving sufficient space in between so that you flip them easily. Do not over crowd the pan or else they will break. When one side becomes golden and crisp, then turn over gently with a spatula and fry the other side. Fry the second side till crispy golden and turn over again. Flip a couple of times if needed to get an even golden color and crisp texture. Remove them on a paper kitchen towels to remove excess oil.
Serve with ketchup or chutney.
Labels: Corn kernels, Potato Chops, Vegetarian, Starters, Appetizer, Indian,Sunday Funday
For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes with "Corn"

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Mixed Vegetable Sliders#SundayFunday

These Mixed Vegetable Sliders are cheesy, buttery, loaded with veggies and deliciousness. Make it for your next party or kids' lunchbox, or can take with on a travel journey like I did!
Ingredients 
9 Bread Rolls/Pavs  
1 Bowl Mixed Veggies - I used frozen
½ Cup Diced Colored Bell Peppers
½ Cup Pizza Sauce
½ Cup Boiled Sweet Corn
1 Onion - finely chopped
2 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Tablespoon Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Cup Shredded Cheese
Garlic Herbed Butter as required
Method
To Make The Filling
In a pan heat oil add the onion & garlic saute till the onions turn translucent. Add all the veggies and saute for a minute then add the pizza sauce, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let is cook till veggies are done. Once done add a little cheese, mix well.  
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a baking pan.
Cut the rolls in half. Set the bottom halves into the bottom of the prepared pan and spread butter on it. 
Place a layer of the filling and spread grated cheese. Add the top halves of the rolls.  
Brush with garlic herbed butter over the tops of the sliders.
Bake in the preheated oven until the insides are gooey and the tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
Labels: Sliders,Vegetarian, Mixed Vegetable, Appetizer, Starters, Sunday Funday

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Corn Cutlets#SundayFunday

Healthy, crunchy and crisp melt in the mouth cutlets made with corn and mashed potatoes. Corn patties is also famous monsoon snack since they are freshly available at that time. These corn cutlets are really mouthwatering ,yummy instant snack, no onion or garlic, they can be served in kitty parties, birthdays, kids tiffin, high tea parties or as vrat food.  
Have already posted Sweet Corn Cheese Ballstoday its time for Corn Cutlets. 

Ingredients 
1.1/2 Cup Packed Grated Boiled Potato
1 Cup Crushed Boiled Corn 
kernels
1 Cup Boiled Corn kernels
2 Green Chilies -  crushed
1/2 Teaspoon Ginger paste
2 Bread slices powdered
1/4 Teaspoon Roasted Cumin powder
1/2 Teaspoon Amchur powder
1/2 Teaspoon Chat masala
1/2 Teaspoon Sendhav Salt or to taste
2 Tablespoons Corn flour
2 Tablespoons Coriander leaves - chopped

Method
Cook corn either in microwave or cooker. In microwave for 8 to 10 mins or in the pressure cooker for 1 whistle. When cooker steam cools off, then remove corn kernels using a knife.

Reserve one cup corn kernels and the rest crush in a mixer slightly by pulsing it. No need to make a smooth paste we want a coarse paste.

Transfer to a mixing bowl . Add boiled & mashed potatoes , corns and rest of the ingredients. Mix everything well, taste for salt and spice and add if anything required. 
Divide the dough to small / medium equal size balls . Shape them into cutlets depending on your choice . You can do round flat disc /oval / heart shape / use any cookie cutter to give special shape . I have used an oval cookie cutter to them shape.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in pan and shallow fry them till golden on both sides . 
Serve Corn Cutlets hot with ketchup / green chutney.

Labels : Cutlets, Kebabs, Starters, Tiffin, Kids delight, Party pleasers, Savory Snacks, Snacks, Corn, Mashed Potato, Vegetarian, No Onion No Garlic, Vrat, Sunday Funday
For Sunday Funday we are sharing "Corn Recipes" 

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Tender Coconut Meat Cutlet / Shahlyachi Malai Cutlet#Alphabet Challenge

These are yummy and mouth melting, one will not be able to guess, that these are made of tender coconut meat. Quick and easy, less oil. Simply divine...
Ingredients
1 Tender Coconut Meat - chopped finely
1 Potato - boiled and mashed
2 Green chilies - finely chopped
3 Cloves Garlic - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Coriander leaves - finely chopped
Salt to taste
2 Tablespoons Corn flour
Oil to fry
For The Dip
1 Cup Thick Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Fresh Cream 
1 Teaspoon Green Chutney

Method
Grind the garlic, green chillies, coriander leaves and little salt in a mixer finely to make a chutney.
Chop the tender coconut finely. Do not use a chopper to do this or else this will become watery and you will not be able to form cutlets.
For The Dip
Beat the yogurt and fresh cream till smooth add the ½ a teaspoon of the ground chutney and mix well. Keep this in the refrigerator to cool.
To Make The Cutlets 
Combine chutney about a teaspoon, coconut, potatoes, corn flour together. Knead this mixture to make soft dough and separate it into equal portions. Shape each portion into a cutlet. Form cutlets and then put these cutlets in a refrigerator for about 15 minutes. In a pan, heat a tablespoon oil and fry both sides of cutlets on medium flame until golden brown. Drain and place cutlets on kitchen paper for a few minutes. Serve hot with the dip. Do not skip making this dip because the combo awesome. 
Labels: Tender Coconut Meat,Kebabs,Starters,Chutneys & Dips, Alphabet Challenge, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free, Indian
Let's see what other recipes are being served in alphabet "T" today..
Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Baked Chicken Tenders with Crushed Fritos
A Messy Kitchen: Blackberry Tiramisu
Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowls
Food Lust People Love: Stuffed Turkey Cutlets
Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Taco Tater Skins
Sneha’s Recipe: Tender Coconut Meat Cutlet / Shahlyachi Malai Cutlet
Palatable Pastime: Thai Basil Chicken (Gai Pad Krapao)
Culinary Cam: Toasted Croutons
Mayuri’s Jikoni: Tomato Onion Chutney
A Day in the Life on the Farm: Tomato Tart
Blogghetti: Turkey Cuban Sandwich Puffs  

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Puneri Batata Vada#Alphabet Challenge

Puneri Batata Vada is different from what you get in Mumbai.  When I, first ate them, was, surprised to to have a entirely different version of vadas. These are not spicy and no tempering is given to the potato filling and they are like patties. Check the  Vada Pav (Mumbai Style)  recipe.
Ingredients  
4 Medium Potatoes- boiled and mashed
2 Green chilies - minced
1/2 Inch Piece Ginger - minced
3 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Small Onion - minced
1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Mint Leaves - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Salt or to taste
For the Batter
1 Cup Besan / Chickpea flour
A pinch of Chilly Powder
A Pinch of Turmeric Powder
For Serving
Fried Green Chillies / Mirchis - as required
Dry Lasun Chutney 
Mint  Chutney

Method
Batter for the coating
In a bowl add besan, salt to taste ,turmeric and red chilly powder and water. Mix well. Make sure there are no lumps. If required you may add more water very little at a time and keep mixing. The batter should not be very thick and not watery. The consistency should be such that it forms a thick coating on the potato vada.

To make the Vada 

In another bowl / plate take the mashed potatoes. Add the green chilies, garlic, ginger, coriander, mint, onions, salt to taste and lime juice, mix well. Divide them into equal portions. Oil your hands lightly and make patties. Keep aside
In the meantime heat oil in a deep frying pan / kadai. The heat should be on a medium low.

To fry the batata vada

Once the oil is hot enough to fry the vadas, dip the flattened patties with the batter. Leave them very gently and carefully in the oil one by one.

Fry the vadas turning the sides only after one side is cooked and golden. Repeat the process for the rest of the vadas.

Transfer them to a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Now that  frying the vadas,  is done, in the same oil deep fry some green chilies.  Sprinkle some salt on them. Green Chillies / Mirchis will be ready to eat with the vada.

Serve hot ... 

These vadas are fried to perfection, crisp and served on its own or with Dry Lasun Chutney , or Mint  Chutney or Kethcup and fried green chilies. They taste awesome. 

Labels :  Starters,  Street food, Savory Snacks, Pune, Kids delight, Snacks, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free, Alphabet Challenge 

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Keto Paneer Steaks In Cafreal Masala#Foodieextravaganza

Many of the traditional Goan spices and masalas can be easily used to make delicious vegetarian meal, just use your imagination and create a new recipe to the taste of your palate. You can use the same masala and make it a perfect base to marinade vegetables like mushrooms, brinjal/eggplant etc.
For this recipe I used paneer to replace steak, since I felt like serving something different. This vegetarian steaks can be served as a burger with any keto toasted bread for a complete comfort meal. Adding a fresh salad or cooked vegetables will make a filling and complete meal.

Serves 2 Per serving carbohydrates 1.8 g
Ingredients

200 Grams Firm Cottage Cheese / Paneer
1 Teaspoon Chickpea Flour or Arrowroot Powder
Grind To Fine Paste
4 green Chillies
1 Bunch Coriander leaves
2" Piece Ginger
6 Cloves Garlic
½ Teaspoon Poppy Seeds
6 Whole Black Peppercorns
1 Small Piece Cinnamon
½ Teaspoon Heaped Cumin Seeds
¼ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
5 Cloves
2 Cardamoms
1 Tablespoon Tamarind juice or Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
1 Tablespoon Coconut or Olive Oil
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste

Method
Slice the paneer half then into four slice. Keep aside.
Grind all the ingredients given under paste without adding any water. When ground finely add in flour or arrowroot powder. Pulse the mixer once or twice so that all ingredients are well mixed.
Remove this paste on to bowl and apply it to the paneer steaks and cover it with a lid and marinate it at least for 2 hours or overnight.
Heat a grill pan that has been lightly greased or sprayed with a coconut oil on high flame. Once hot arrange the slices and grill till brown marks are seen. Flip and again cook on the other side till brown marks appear. 
Do not over cook or else it will harden. These are soft and succulent. Serve these with salad at the side and enjoy a healthy keto meal with just carbohydrates 1.8 g
NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog.  I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers.
Labels: Foodie Extravaganza Party, Keto, Low Carb, Goan, Indian, Starters, Appetizer, Paneer, Cottage Cheese 

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Crispy Crunchy Vegan Cheat Fries#SundayFunday

There is a saying.. looks can be deceptive! French fries? No these are cheat fries made from mashed potatoes a & fine semolina!! This is my take on the trending cheats version of French fries.
Ingredients
½ Cup Heaped boiled and mashed Potatoes
1 Cup Fine Rawa / Semolina
1¼ Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ Teaspoon Black pepper powder

Method
Heat the water in a pan, when it comes to a boil, add the rawa, keep stirring till it gathers together and becomes a thick mass. Switch off the flame. Leave it to cool.
Add the mashed potatoes to the cooled mixture in it along with seasonings. This is a sticky dough so slightly wet your hand and knead it to a smooth dough. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 to 20 minutes, for it to chill and set well.
Now roll it on an oiled platform and cut into finger sized pieces.
Roll them in rice flour, dust all the excess flour.
Heat oil in for shallow frying broad pan . Shallow fry in hot oil till golden on all sides.
Serve hot with ketchup.
Enjoy these great crispy, crunchy party pleasers.
My Notes 
You can prepare these fries well in advance and refrigerate them for 3 -4 days. When required, do not defrost, fry them in hot oil on medium high flame. These can also be frozen. They freeze well.
Labels: French Fries, Mashed Potato, Rawa, Fine Semolina, Starters, Kids delight, Sunday Funday, Savory Snacks

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Paneer Lollipops#SundayFunday

A yummy combination of paneer slices on stick marinated with spices, called paneer lollipop is a perfect snack to prepare over the weekend or a party! These are a realy kid's delight.
Ingredients
250 Grams Paneer
For The Marination
¼ Teaspoon Vegetarian Stock Powder
2 Tablespoons Red Chilly Garlic sauce
¼ Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
¼ Teaspoon Coriander Powder
¼ Teaspoon Amchur/Mango Powder
2 Tablespoons Corn flour
For The Paste/Slurry
¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
¼ Cup Corn Flour
Salt & Black Pepper Powder to taste
Water as required to make a thick paste
Other Ingredients
Toothpicks as required 
¼ Cup White Sesame Seeds
Corn Flour as required for rolling
Oil as required for frying

Method
Wash and cut the paneer into broad/lollipop sticks.
In a large bowl add all the marination ingredients and make thick paste, add paneer sticks and toss it so that the spices stick to paneer sticks and leave aside for about 20 minutes,
Now take another bowl and add the slurry ingredients to this and add salt n pepper and dissolve with water to make a thick coating paste. 
Pierce each paneer lollipop to a stick one by one and roll each in dry corn flour and then roll in slurry, shake this lightly to make a even coating. Then roll in  sesame seeds. 
Heat oil in broad frying pan, shallow fry each paneer lollipop on medium high flame till one side is golden brown then flip and fry till all sides and golden. Serve hot with ketchup or any chutney or your choice.  
Very yummy and delicious .......crispy from outside and soft from inside with a rich garlic flavor.

My Notes 
I haven't used any salt in this recipe as chilly garlic sauce and stock has already lot of salt content in it ..you could check the marinade and use according to your taste.  
     
                                      
Labels: Paneer, Starters, Appetizer, Kids delight, Party pleasers, Sunday Funday, Vegetarian, Eggless

For Sunday Funday our theme is Something On A Stick, Host is Mayuri.
Here are some delicious recipes of 
Something On A Stick:  
  
Something On A Stick:

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