Red Garlic Chutney#SundayFunday

This Chutney is an easy side dish which goes well with idli, dosas and with dal rice, can be made with minimum ingredients and also used a multi purpose masala in gravies. This is real spicy fiery red chutney. If you are spice lover then this is for you!!

Makes One Cup
Ingredients
25 Grams Peeled Garlic Cloves
25 No's Dried Bedgi Chillies
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
¼ Cup + Sesame Oil

Method

Break the chillies into small pieces, wash and soak it hot water till they soften.

Heat a tablespoon sesame oil in a pan, add the garlic and fry it stirring continuously until it becomes translucent ( do not brown/ burn it). Remove from flame and allow it to cool to room temperature. Drain the chillies completely, squeeze out the water ( if you want discard the seeds to reduce the spiciness- I used the seeds also). Now grind all the above ingredients together without adding any water. Add a teaspoon of oil at a time to to grind it to a smooth fine paste.

Remove this into a sterilized jar/bottler and pour the remaining oil on top. The chutney is ready for serving and does not require any tadka. It can be stored for a week or two in a cool place with a inch of sesame oil on top or in the refrigerator for 3 months.

My Notes

The Bedgi Chillies lends a tangy, fiery red color and offers a moderately spicy taste, unlike the Kashmiri chillies. Do try it and you can use this in gravies too, as a multi purpose masala.

Labels: Chutney, Garlic, Spicy, Multipurpose Masala, Sunday Funday

For our event called Sunday Funday, wherein we share recipes our families will love to enjoy on a Sunday. I thank our host for this week's event Rebekah Rose Hills of Making Miracles.
Sunday Funday Theme "Garlic"   

• Blackened Steak Caesar Salad by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Shrimp by Making Miracles
• Family Secret Garlic Bread by Food Lust People Love
• Garlic Parmesan Hasselback Potatoes by Mayuri’s Jikoni
• Garlic Roasted Salmon with Brussels Sprouts by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Garlicky Fregola with Edamame, Mint, and Ricotta by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
• Indo Chinese Style Schezwan Chutney by Cook with Renu
• Lasanachi Chutney | Maharashtrian style dry Garlic Chutney by Sizzling Tastebuds
• Red Garlic Chutney by Sneha's Recipe
• Tomato, Basil, and Garlic Filled Bread by Karen's Kitchen Stories

Torta Frita -Uruguay#Eattheworld

The name Tortas Fritas means "fried cakes" or "fried pies." and are more like fried biscuits. This dough is prepared with more fat (usually lard), like biscuit dough. Torta Frita is a popular item in both Uruguay and Argentina to be consumed with coffee, tea, served with dulce de leche or jam. 

1 Cup = 250 ML
Ingredients 
½ Cup Homemade Evaporated Milk
½ Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Shortening or Clarified Butter
2 Cups Self Raising flour
½ Teaspoon Salt
Vegetable Oil as required for frying
For Serving
Icing Sugar  - for dusting
Dulce de Leche or Fruit Jam

Method

Heat evaporated milk and clarified butter in small saucepan or microwave just until melted. Don't boil it.

Combine flour and salt in medium bowl. Make a hole in the center. Pour the hot evaporated milk into the hole; Stir this with a wooden spoon until it forms a soft dough. Put the dough on a lightly floured surface; Knead until soft and pliable (you may need a few drops of water). 

Cut the dough into 15 to 16 equal pieces, roll each piece to form a smooth ball. Use a rolling pin to roll each ball into a circle about ¼ inch thick. Use your hands to form circles and make a hole in the center by piercing each circle with one finger.

Heat oil in large skillet. 

Carefully drop 4 rings of dough into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove the cakes and drain them on paper towels. Repeat this with the rest of the dough rings. 

Dust them with icing sugar.

Serve them warm with dulce de leche, a favorite fruit jam or nothing.

Few were remaining these I broke into pieces and enjoyed with my soup.. they go well, use these instead of bread!! 
Labels: Fried Biscuits, Uruguay, Argentina, International Cuisine, Eat the World, Biscuits & Cookies, Deep Fried

Join us as we Eat the World!!!

Each month Evelyne of CulturEatz invites us to visit a country and explore their foods. This month it's Uruguay.

Check out all the wonderful Uruguay recipes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Click here to find out how to join and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!

Magical Ingredients: Tortas Fritas 

Sneha’s Recipe: Torta Frita -Uruguay 

Pandemonium Noshery: Polvito Uruguayo 

Palatable Pastime: Grilled Chicken Pinchitos 

Sugarlovespices: Uruguayan Pancho Hot Dog with Fries on the Side 

Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Pasta Caruso 

Culinary Adventures with Camilla: Empanadas a la Criolla, Uruguayan Wines, and Upcoming #TannatDay 

Kitchen Frau: Torta de Fiambre (Baked Ham & Cheese Sandwiches) 

Cultureatz: Chaja Cake, an Uruguayan Peach Meringue Layer Cake 

A Day in the Life on the Farm: Milanesa Napolitana 

Making Miracles: The Chivito: Uruguay's Iconic Steak & Egg Sandwich

Tomato And Balsamic Pasta#Improv

This dish is super quick and easy to put together especially perfect for those when dinner needs to be ready in a hurry. The magic of this dish is the balsamic vinegar, it gives a tangy flavor to it.
Serves 2
Ingredients
1 Cup Heaped Ziti Pasta
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Medium Onion - chopped
4 Cloves Garlic - minced
2 Medium Tomatoes - chopped
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 Cup Vegetable Stock
½ Cup Pasta Water
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
½ Teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp
2 Tablespoon Freshly Chopped Basil Leaves
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano as required

Method

Boil the ziti pasta as per package instructions. Drain and reserves ½ cup pasta water.
In large pan heat the olive oil add onions, garlic sauté till the onions are translucent. Now add in tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and vegetable stock, pasta water, bring this to a boil, cover and let this cook till the tomato softens a little. 

Then add red chilies, black pepper, basil leaves and pasta, give this a good mix and let it simmer it for 2 - 3 minutes, on medium high flame, stirring at intervals.

Serve it up in a bowl with lots of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and with a fried egg (optional).... Enjoy!!

Labels : Vegan, Italian, Serves Two, Tomato, Basil, Balsamic Vinegar, Pasta & Noodles, Improv Cooking Challenge, Parmesan Cheese, Main course, Italy, International Cuisine

Improv Cooking Challenge:April 2021

Tomatoes & Balsamic 

Stuffed Caprese Chicken by Making Miracles 

Tomato and Balsamic Pasta by Sneha’s Recipe

Tomato Tart with Balsamic Glaze by Sid's Sea Palm Cooking  

Balsamic Braised Chicken Breasts by A Day in the Life on the Farm   

Homemade Whole Wheat Sun-dried Tomato Pasta and a Salad by Magical Ingredients  

Asparagus Bacon Caprese Salad By Cookaholic Wife

Gajar Halwa With Khoya/Mawa#Foodieextravaganza

Gajar Halwa is a carrot based mouth watering popular dessert rich in taste. Gajar Halwa is traditionally eaten during all the festivals in India and made especially in winter when red carrots are widely available.
This is my hubby and son-in-law's favorite. I make this halwa at least thrice in winter.

1 Cup = 200 Ml Cup
Ingredients
1¼ Kg Red Carrot
250 Ml Milk
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Heaped Tablespoons Milk Powder

2 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
300 Grams Homemade Khoya/Mawa

¼ Cup Chopped Cashew nuts
¼ Cup Raisins
1 Teaspoon Cardamom powder

Method

Wash and clean the carrots, peel it, and then grate into the bowl using the thin grater.
In a thick bottom kadai add the carrot and ghee, cover and cook on medium low flame for 10 to 15 minutes stirring in between till the carrot is cooked and has a shine. 

Add the milk and cook without the lid till the moisture evaporated . Keep stirring in between after every 3 -4 minutes.

Cook opened till the milk nearly evaporates.

Add the sugar 

and cook till sugar melts and moisture evaporates.

Now add the mawa, milk powder and cook stirring for about 3 -5 minutes. Then add the chopped cashews and raisins cook for 5 minutes, stirring again after every 3 -4 minutes. Add cardamom powder and give it a good mix.
                             

Served garnished with chopped cashew nuts, pistachio, raisins. Enjoy!!

Gajar Halwa is so yummy and delicious.

Lables: Carrot , Halwa, Mawa, Festival Sweets,Sweets & Desserts, Foodie Extravaganza Party, No Bake Desserts

Foodie Extravaganza is a monthly food fest, where a group of bloggers all create and share a recipe around one of the monthly food 'holidays' as detailed in The Nibble. Posting day is always the first Wednesday of each month. If you are a blogger and would like to join our group and blog along with us, come join our Facebook pageFoodie Extravaganza. We would love to have you! If you're a spectator looking for delicious tid-bits check out our Foodie Extravaganza Pinterest Board! Looking for our previous parties? Check them out HERE.

Our host for hosting this month's event Sneha of https://snehasrecipe.blogspot.com/See all the other recipes for today's Foodie Extravaganza Event - National Carrot Day

Carrot Fries From Magical Ingredients 
Carrot Salad with Feta and Pistachios From A Day in the Life on the Farm 
Carrot Slaw From Palatable Pastime

Duck-fat Roasted Carrots and Parsnips From Food Lust People Love 

Gajar Halwa With Khoya/Mawa From Sneha's Recipe 
Pasta Salad with Roasted Carrots and Kale From Karen's Kitchen Stories 

Roasted Carrots with Vinaigrette From Making Miracles  

Leftover Brown Rice Cakes#SundayFunday

What do you do with leftover rice? Leftover rice is most common in kitchens where rice is a predominant part of the diet in an Indian house and most of South East Asian countries. It's difficult to make the exact quantity of rice that will be consumed by the family on most days, let alone guests. That’s no problem at all since here is a recipe wherein leftover rice can be put to use in the most delicious ways, make cakes/patties. This is my family favorite way to use up leftover rice we have these cakes as a snack or a side dish in our main course meal.

Ingredients 
1 Cup Leftover Brown Rice - lightly crushed
1 Teaspoon Chilly powder
A Pinch of Salt
¼ Teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 Scallion/Spring Onion - finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Capsicum - finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Corn Flour
Oil as required for shallow frying

Method

To prepare the rice cakes using leftover rice, mix all the above ingredients in a bowl. Bind into a smooth dough. Divide into 6 equal pieces and shape each into round cakes. Refrigerate for 25 to 30 minutes.

Pour an inch of oil in a broad frying  pan and once oil is hot, place the shaped cakes and fry on a medium flame for 6-8 minutes per side until both sides are crisp and golden brown.

It's simple but makes a great snack or a delicious side dish. Serve with a green chutney or ketchup. I served these with mayonnaise and hung curd. 

These make  a lip smacking  snack. These leftover rice cakes are both vegan and gluten free.

My Notes

If the rice is too dry , sprinkle a teaspoon or two of water, cover and microwave for 2 minutes until it is somewhat softened. Extremely dry rice will not hold together in these patties.

Labels: Leftover series, Brown Rice, Patties, Starters, Snack, Sunday Funday, Vegan, Gluten free

For our event called Sunday Funday, wherein we share recipes our families will love to enjoy on a Sunday. Our host for this week's event, is Wendy of A Day in the Life on the Farm. 

• Au Gratin Potato and Ham Casserole from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Broccoli Ham and Swiss Casserole from Palatable Pastime
• Chef Salad from Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Ham and Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits from Making Miracles
• Ham and Spinach Quiche from Food Lust People Love
• Leftover Brown Rice Cakes from Sneha's Recipe
• Toasted Croissant Croutons from Culinary Adventures with Camilla