Wednesday 28 September 2011

NAVRATRI SPECIAL



Crispy, Crunchy Potato Chips in microwave 




Ingredients: 

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 
  • 1 potato peeled and sliced thinly 
  • Rock salt to taste 

Method:

1. Coat a large microwave-safe plate lightly with oil or cooking spray. Arrange potato slices in a single layer on the dish.

2. Cook in the microwave for 2 to 4 minutes. Turn the slices over and continue microwaving until they start to crisp and brown around the edges, 2 to 3 minutes more. (Times will vary depending on potato thickness and microwave power) Transfer the chips to another plate. Repeat process with the remaining potato slices.

3. Sprinkle rock salt on it while serving

They will surely amaze you with their crispiness.


Crispy Phoolmakhana (Puffed Eurayle Ferox)




Ingredients:

  • 35g Phoolmakhana 
  • Rock salt 
  • Black pepper 
  • 2 tsp Desi ghee (clarified butter) 

Method:
  1. Heat ghee in a pan add makhane (puffed eurayle ferox ) and Fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously. 
  2. Sprinkle the pinch of rock salt and black pepper, the hot and crisp makhanas are ready to serve with hot cup of tea……. 

Roasted Pea Nuts




Ingredients:

  • 1 cup raw peanut 
  • 1tbs ghee/oil 
  • Rock salt 
  • Black pepper 
  • Finely chopped green chilly and coriander leaves for garnishing 

Method: 

  1. Roast the raw peanuts in a dry and hot pan, stirring continuously on medium heat till they stop spluttering and changes to dark red in color. Add oil with continuous stirring till the rich aroma of peanuts fills the air. 
  2. Sprinkle the pinch of rock salt and black pepper, the hot roasted peanuts are ready to be garnished with a finely chopped green chilies and coriander leaves. 

Tip:

  •  All the above three preparations can be mixed together, and can be seasoned with oregano, mint chutney, tamarind chutney or lemon juice for their own unique tangy flavors.

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