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..
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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  

Milk Cream#SundayFunday

A dainty, delicate, taste so good, looks elegant , melt in mouth and is irresistible milk sweet. Milk cream is a must Christmas sweet in every East Indian household. Loved by all - children as well as adults. Its a sweet made with milk, the process is tedious and requires lots of patience but the end product is really worth the effort taken. Again this is another sweet which has no eggs, a complete vegetarian, eggless and gluten free.

Ingredients
A Liter Of Milk - (I used Full Fat milk)
400 Grams Tea Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cashew nut powder
1 Tablespoon Rose water
1 Tablespoon Ghee

Method

In a heavy bottomed base kadai or pan boil the milk and stir continuously till it reduces half of its quantity on a very low flame stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, taking care it doesn't stick to the bottom. 

Add the sugar, continue stirring till the sugar melts and again reduces , half of its quantity.

Now add the cashew powder and keep stirring it continuously, till it thickens, add ghee, continue stirring.

Once it starts leaving the sides take a teaspoon full and check if you can roll it into a soft ball if its rolled easily, the mixture is now ready or when touched does not stick to your hand.

Transfer to the greased plate and before it cools completely.

Form small balls and press into silicon moulds - shapes of your choice.

Take them out of the mold.

Store in a container, 4 to 5 days at room temperature and then refrigerate (not in the freezer).

My Notes

Stir this continuously on very low flame, to achieve a beautiful white color. Do not add too much of cashew powder if you want it white and creamy.

Labels: Christmas Sweet, Gluten free, Cashewnuts, East Indian, Festival Sweets, Milk, Sunday Funday, Indian, Eggless, Candy

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Shami Kebabs#AlphabetChallenge

This is a quick & easy method of making Shami kebabs. In this boiled dal is used since it will make this easy and cooks quickly, and the flavor because of overcooking is lost if we use uncooked dal. These kebabs are so soft and delicious.

Serves 8

Makes around 15 to 16
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Oil
½ kg Beef Mince - can use Lamb/Mutton/Chicken
125 Grams Chana Dal - soaked
1 Inch Big Piece Ginger - roughly chopped
5 Cloves Garlic - roughly chopped
6 - 8 Whole Red Chilies - do not break them into pieces
2 Medium Onion - sliced
3 Green chilies - finely chopped
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Water 
Whole Spices
2 Cinnamon Sticks - make small pieces
10 Cloves
3 Brown Cardamoms
4 Green Cardamoms
1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper corns
1 Bay Leaf
Other Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Coriander leaves- finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Mint leaves - finely chopped
For Frying
2 Eggs - lightly beaten
Oil as required

Method

In a pressure pan add the soaked and washed chana dal and cook till the dal is done but yet firm. Drain and keep aside.

In a same pressure pan heat oil add ginger, garlic and mince fry well on medium low flame, then add all whole spices, Kashmiri red chillies, onions, green chillies, add boiled gram dal, then fry well add salt , water and cover it with a lid and let it cook till the mince is done. Open the lid and dry up all the water. The mince should be dry and free of moisture. Cool it then grind it in small mixer jar little quantity at a time till it forms a smooth paste, Take it out on to bowl now feel for any whole spices ( because the some of the spices do not grind to a paste, however much time you will grind it) remove and discard them. Mix all well taste for salt, add finely coriander leaves and mix well.

Divide this into equal portions and roll it into a ball then flatten and make slightly thick kebabs. Smoothen the edges. Like wise make all and keep aside. At this stage you can freeze them ( see notes) .
For Frying 

Heat oil in broad frying pan.
In another bowl beat eggs add and pinch of salt and red chilly powder.
Dip each kebab in egg mixture, fry till golden on medium high flame on both sides. Serve with onion, tomato rings and sprinkle of mint leaves.

These are so soft and mouth melting, handle them gently while serving. Enjoy with green chutney or Sriracha sauce.

My Notes

At this stage you can freeze ( see notes) them in a single layer in a tray when they harden then store in a airtight container.
When you want to fry them., Dip them egg and shallow fry in hot oil. ( all is cooked so fry in hot oil) Do not thaw them or else it will disintegrate when you are frying.

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Mince, Kebabs, Appetizer, Indian, Beef, Keto, Low Carb

Let's take a look at the other Alphabet "S recipes" being shared today.....

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Culinary Cam: Buttermilk Shortcakes with Macerated Berries
Food Lust People Love: Cheesy Sausage and Egg Casserole
Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Cold Sesame Noodles
Mayuri’s Jikoni: Schezwan Sauce
Sneha’s Recipe: Shami Kebabs
A Day in the Life on the Farm: Southern Style BBQ Shrimp
Magical Ingredients: Spanakoparatha
A Messy Kitchen: Strawberry Mint Spritzers
Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Summer Squash Salad
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Keto Pumpkin Coconut Soup For One#EatTheWorld

Kiribati pumpkin coconut soup, is a super easy to make delicious recipe, that can be served either hot or cold. The ingredients are found easily on the islands of Kiribati. The flavors are both sweet and savory. This simple recipe is wonderful served as a starter or could be a light meal on its own. Either way you are sure to enjoy the flavors of Kiribati.

Serves One 
Ingredients
125 Grams Chopped Pumpkin
1/8 Teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
1 Tablespoon Coconut Milk Powder
A Pinch Cumin powder
Salt & Black pepper to taste
coconut oil
1 Cup Vegetable Stock
Method

Peel, de-seed and cut the pumpkin into bite size pieces
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot, add the ginger and the pumpkin. Cook until slightly soft but before it turns brown
Add in the stock, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer and
cook until the pumpkin is nice and tender.

Mash the pumpkin with a potato masher or use and immersion blender until the pumpkin is creamy.
Add in the coconut milk powder and mix it well, then add salt and pepper to taste. Warm on stove top if serving hot.

This soup is creamy & delicious served either hot or cold
Garnish with some fresh ground pepper and Enjoy!!

Labels: Serves One, Red Pumpkin, Soup, Kiribati, International Cuisine, Eat the World, Vegan, Gluten free, Low Carb, No Onion No Garlic

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

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Culinary Cam: Ika Mata 

Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Kiribati Squash Coconut Soup 

Sneha’s Recipe: Keto Pumpkin Coconut Soup For One 

Pandemonium Noshery: Te Bua Toro Ni Baukin - Kiribati Cabbage Casserole 

Eggless Keto Naan#BreadBakers

This is an easy eggless keto naan recipe that is flaky outside and soft on the inside. Tastes delicious with keto curries!

Makes 2 Naans
Ingredients
1⁄4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1⁄3 Cup Packed Almond Flour
2 Teaspoons Fresh Unsweetened Yogurt
1⁄4 Teaspoon Salt
1⁄4 Teaspoon Baking powder
1⁄8 Teaspoon Garlic powder
For Garnish
Butter
Coriander leaves

Method
Preheat oven to 180°C.

Take a microwave safe bowl and add mozzarella cheese and yogurt. Heat in microwave oven till cheese melts (30 - 45 seconds) checking after 30 seconds.
Stir the melted cheese well.

In another bowl add almond flour, baking powder, salt and garlic powder, mix all these well. Then the almond flour mix to the the melted cheese and mix it well, till it combines into a dough. Knead the dough well with your hand.

Divide the dough into 2 balls.

Roll each dough into oval shape (6x4 inches).
You can fix any breaks in the rolled dough with your fingers.

Place the rolled out doughs into a parchment paper lined baking tray.

Bake for 10 minutes with both the elements on. Bake till brown spots appear on top. The naan should puff up a little.

Don’t bake too long if not the naan will turn stiff.
Slather butter onto the naan. (You can also add crushed garlic to the butter if you want). Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.

Labels: Baked, Naan, Keto, Almond Flour, Mozzarella Cheese, Breads, Side Dish, Indian, Gluten free, Bread Bakers

                                                

#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.

This month's Bread Baker's theme is Flatbreads.

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