Vegan & Gluten Free Thai Tofu Red Curry

Veganism is fast catching up with many.  My daughter, too has turned to veganism.  Whenever she is with us, I,  have to be careful as to what is used in preparing  food.  Now, very often you will find vegan recipes on my blog. 

Though me and my husband tried to reason out with her, we still support her becoming a vegan.  I, go out of my way to cook total vegan food her, we love her too much.

This tofu curry is so delicious, quick and easy.  Add more curry paste if you want it spicy.  This had just the right amount of spice

Ingredients

250 Grams Tofu - cut into big pieces

250 Grams Broccoli - cut into florets
100 Grams French beans - cut into long sticks
100 Grams Carrot - cut into long stcks
1 Small Green Capsicum - cut into big pieces
1 Small Red Capsicum - cut into big pieces
1 Small Yellow Capsicum - cut into big pieces
4 Small Shallots / Baby Red Onions - cut into two
5 -6 Kaffir Lime Leaves - chiffonade cut
5 -6 Basil leaves - torn
1 Teaspoon Palm Sugar
Salt to Taste
1 Can (400 ML) Coconut Milk
3  Tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste
1 Teaspoon Heaped Corn Flour Slurry

3 Tablespoons Oil

Method

In oil in a deep pan or kadai, add the curry paste, beans, onion, broccoli and carrot, saute till the veggies are well coated with the paste for 3 minutes.  Then add 1 cup water and cover  with a lid, cook on medium low flame till the  veggies are cooked.  

When the veggies are cooked open the lid, add salt to taste and sugar, give it a quick stir, add the kaffir lime chiffonade and the basil leaves, stir again,  add the coconut milk , tofu and colored capsicums, bring it to a rolling boil stirring continuously.  Reduce the flame and check for gravy consistency.  Add more water if necessary, cover and cook for 2 minutes.  Then open the lid, add the cornflour slurry and stir it, let it cook so that it thickens the gravy a little.  Take off flame and serve hot with steamed noodles or rice.  

We enjoyed with steamed rice.  

Labels : Thailand, Thai,  Red Curry Paste, Tofu, Vegan, Gluten free, Healthy, Main course 

A Tangzhong Method French Loaf With Seeds#BreadBakers

The Tangzhong method involves cooking one part of  flour with five parts of water to form a roux. When the Tangzhong is added into other ingredients that go into a bread dough, it produces light, tender and soft bread.
This method of using Tangzhong is often seen in South Asian breads and  it seems to have created by a Chinese woman.

This bread was on my to do list from a long time, but, somehow making this was always not now.. next time.  This month I, just wanted to bake a french loaf to make a Sub Style Sandwich, thought why not make a seeded bread. Here is my soft and delicious Tangzhong method bread. 

Our Host for Bread Bakers this month is Mayuri Patel, the theme given to us by her is "Bread With Seeds".

Ingredients
For The Tangzhong (Flour-Water Roux)
1/4 Cup All Purpose Fllour
1.1/4 Cup Water

For The Dough
500 Grams All Purpose Flour - reserve 1/2 Cup for dusting
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Heaped Fresh Yeast
1/4 Cup Milk
1/2 Cup Water
All of the Prepared Tanzhong
50 Grams Butter -cut into small pieces
Oil as required
1/4 Cup  Mixed Seeds

Method
The Tangzhong (Flour-Water Roux) 

Whisk together lightly the flour and water in a saucepan until smooth and there are no lumps. Place the saucepan on the stove, and over medium heat, let the roux cook till it starts thickening. 

Keep stirring/ whisking constantly so that no lumps form and the roux is smooth. 

The roux will turn pale and thicken, do not thicken it too much since when it cool is will thicken more. Let the roux/ tangzhong cool completely and rest for about 2 to 3 hours at least. I left it in the fridge and used it the next day.

The Bread Dough 

I made this dough in the food processor. This dough can be made by hand but the dough is a bit sticky and can take some time and effort to knead by hand. Do not add more flour to make it less sticky either!
Put the flour, salt, sugar, milk, water and yeast in the processor bowl and pulse a couple of times to mix. Then  add the tangzhong and run it till smooth , add the flour and run on slow speed until the dough comes together. Add the butter and process till you have a smooth and elastic dough which is just short of sticky dough.

Take this dough on to oiled work surface, oil your hands too. Sprinkle little four and start to knead the sticky dough using your bench scraper lift the dough and give it about 20 to 30 turns or till it's smooth.

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a well-oiled bowl turning it so it is well coated. Cover with a towel and let the dough rise for about 45 minutes or till almost double in volume. 

Once double in volume, place the dough on your work surface dusted with flour. Divide it into two parts. One part keep it bigger, to make a long 15 inch french loaf bread and one half of the size of what is made.

Pat the dough into a flat rectangle sprinkle the seeds(reserve a few for the top) and fold the dough to incorporate it well. Again pat it onto 15 inch long rectangle and roll the dough into a long long loaf. Brush the loaf with milk sprinkle the remaining seeds on top and press them lightly. Place the bread on to baking tray and brush it again with milk. 

Leave it to rise for another 45 minutes. In the meantime preheat the oven to 200 degrees and bake it for 30 minutes. Brush the loaf with butter and keep it to cool on a wire rack. Slice slather it butter or mayo and enjoy.  

Made a delicious Sub Style Sandwich  with this bread recipe to be posted on 18th of this month.

Labels :Seeds Bread, French Loaf, Bread Bakers, Breads, Tangzhong Method

Check out the Seeded Breads that our fellow Bread Bakers have baked this month:

Almond Poppyseed Bread from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Crunchy Seed Braid from All That’s Left Are The Crumbs
Fennel and Poppy Seed Rolls from Mayuri’s Jikoni
Onion &amp Poppy Seed Bialys from Baking Sense
Savory Seeded Focaccia from Palatable Pastime
Seeded Ficelle Bread from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Siddu from The Mad Scientist’s Kitchen
Six-Seed Soda Bread from Food Lust People Love
Sugarless Multiseed Rye Bread from CookwithRenu
Tangzhong Method French Loaf With Seeds from Sneha’s Recipes
Vegan Seeded Challah Bread from Cook’s Hideout

#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

Vegetarian Red Bean Enchiladas#Foodieextravaganza

An enchilada is a popular Mexican dish- tortillas stuffed with baked beans ,vegetables and baked in enchilada(tomato based) sauce. It is one of the most popular street food.  Enchilada is pronounced as "ehn-chee-lah-thahs", term means " dipped in chilly".

May 5th is National Enchilada Day. Our host for the month is Camilla of Culinary Adventures told us to celebrate it with your favorite version.

Ingredients
6 Homemade Tortillas
Mozzarella cheese
as required
For the filling
1 Tablespoon  Olive oil
1 White Onion - finely chopped
3 Garlic loves - finely chopped 
2 Large Tomatoes
1 Cup Boiled Rajma / Red Beans
1/2 Teaspoon Red chilly powder
1/2 Teaspoon  Mixed herbs
1 Tablespoon Tomato sauce
Salt to taste
1/4 Cup Cheese
For the Enchilada sauce
1 Tablespoon Butter
3 Garlic Cloves - finely chopped
3 Tomatoes -  pureed
1 Tablespoon Tomato sauce
1 Teaspoon Red chilli flakes
1 Teaspoon Oregano 
3/4 Cup Grated Mozzarella Cheese

Method
To make the Enchilada sauce

In a mixer jar add the tomatoes, garlic and puree to a fine paste .
In pan heat butter add the chilly flakes, tomato sauce and saute for a minute, then add the tomato puree and cook till it thickens to a sauce like consistency . Remove in a bowl  then mix in the cheese and keep aside.
For the filling

Crush the rajma / red beans lightly and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add onions,  garlic, sauté till onions are softened. Add the chopperized tomatoes, tomato sauce, red beans, red chilly powder, mixed dried herbs, mix and cook till almost dry. 

Cool then add the cheese and mix well

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Place a tortilla, spread some of the filling in the center and top with cheese.

Roll the tortilla.Place it in a baking dish.
Similarly make more rolls and place in the dish.

Drizzle the  enchilada sauce over.

Grate mozzarella cheese on top and sprinkle some chilly flakes and mixed herbs.

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake till the cheese melts.

Serve hot.

Labels : Enchilada, Mexican, Vegetarian, Rajma Beans, Mozzarella Cheese, Tortilla, Enchilada Sauce, Baked
You might also like to check these Mexican recipes:

Air Fryer Nachos

Cheesy Pasta Noodles in Salsa Sauce
Chicken Fajita

Vegetarian Mexican Quesadillas

Vegetarian Chalupa – A Crispy Mexican Bread
Salsa Sauce - How to make Salsa Sauce
Spicy Salsa Red Bean Soup
Sweet Corn Atole - Mexican

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Corn Cutlets

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 Balls, today 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 : Corn Cutlets, Kebabs, Starters, Tiffin, Kids delight, Party pleasers, Savory Snacks, Snacks, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetarian, No Onion No Garlic, Vrat

Leftover Grilled Chicken Patties

Got bored of having the same grilled chicken in lunch, dinner or in sandwiches, then this recipe is for you.  

I, usually do not have leftover grilled chicken, it's always over in two days.  But this time since we had to many outings, this was lying in my refrigerator.  

Converted the leftover into patties and they tasted very good. Make them is so easy since it's a mixture of chicken, eggs, bread crumbs,  onion, etc., with extra addition of seasoning make patties  you'll  love it! My mother used to make  these with leftover meat from the curry,  I made these to use leftover grilled chicken.

These patties can be frozen and stored in an airtight container in a single layer, fried without thawing directly whenever required. 

Ingredients
2 Cups Leftover Grilled Shredded Chicken meat
1 Cup Fresh bread crumbs
2 Eggs - lightly beaten
1 Medium Onion  - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Coriander Leaves - finely chopped

1 Teaspoon  Black pepper powder

1/4 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice

1 Tablespoon Rice Flour - optionalSalt  to taste

Method

In a food processor add the chicken, onions  and run  it till the chicken is finely chopped. 

In a large bowl combine the chicken mixture, bread crumbs, rice flour,  eggs, garam masala and pepper powder, salt, lemon juice and  coriander, mix well; if mixture is too dry to form patties, mix in another lightly beaten egg. 

Mix well and form into  a nice dough.  

Form small patties, arrange them in tray. At this stage you can freeze these and then store in an airtight container to use whenever required.

Heat oil in a large skillet / pan over medium heat and fry patties in oil until golden brown.  Serve these with Sweet Chilly Sauce.  These make a great appetizer for a party too.

Labels : Chicken, Leftover series, Patties, Appetizer, Chicken Patties, Snacks, Party pleasers

You might also like to check these recipes:

Cheesy Chicken Patties

Grilled Sumac Chicken - Middle Eastern Cuisine

Chicken Schnitzel With Garlic Mayo
Chicken Fries

Chicken And Cheese Box Patties

Brown Sauce Grilled Chicken - Spain

Musakhan / (Baked Chicken with Onions) / A Palestinian Cuisine

Chicken Steak with Mashed Potatoes & Buttered Vegetables
Chicken Pizzas - Gluten Free, Grain Free