Monday, December 19, 2011

Veg Patties (for burgers)



Ingredients:

Potatoes - 2 (boiled)
Frozen peas - 1/2 cup
Carrots - 2 (grated)
Cabbage - 1/2 cup grated
Salt - as per taste
Paprika - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
Breadcrums powder - as required
Corn flour - as required
Oil - as required

Procedure:

1. Mix potatoes ,  peas (wash the peas in hot water), shredded carrots , cabbage along with salt, paprika, lemon juice and pepper powder. Mash them well.
2. Now add required quantity of the corn flour to make the mixture to have a constancy of soft dough.
3. Take big lemon size mixture and cover it will with breadcrums.
4. Make them into patty shapes and put them in freezer for min of 10 min.
5. Take oil in a pan ( quantity  of the oil is such that when patty is placed half of the patty should be in oil).
6. Once oil is hot enough add the patties and fry both sides (shallow fry).
7. Assemble as required to form a delicious veggie burger.

Nariyali Capsicum (Capsicum curry with Coconut Milk)



Ingredients:

Oil - 4 tbsp
Green cardamon - 3
Cinnamon stick - 1 and 1/2 inch piece
Ginger garlic paste - 1 and 1/2 tsp
Onion (cubed into big pieces) - 1
Green chillies - 2 (or as per taste)
Capsicum (green, red and yellow) - 1 each (cubed)
Tomato - 1 medium (cubed)
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp ( or as required)
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
Coconut milk - 1/2 can
Water - 1 and 1/ 2 cups

Procedure:

1. Heat the oil in a big pan. Once it is hot add cardamom and cinnamon stick. Fry for about 1 min.
2. Now add green chillies and onions. Fry them for 3 to 4 min.
3. Add all types of capsicums and let them fry till they become little tender. This may take about 7 to 9 min.
4. Now add Tomatoes along with salt, pepper, chilli powder and turmeric powder. Continue to cook for about 5 min.
5. Add coconut milk along with water and mix well. Check the seasoning and let it cook for about 7 to 9 min. and garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti or naan.