WHOLE CAULIFLOWER (AIR FRIED)

         WHOLE CAULIFLOWER (AIR FRIED)

I've tried tandoori masala 

Ingredients:

Cauliflower-1 whole

Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp.

Chilli powder-2 tsp.

Turmeric Powder-1 tsp.

Cumin powder-1tsp.

Coriander powder-1 2 tsp.

Pepper powder-1 tsp.

Curd/Yogurt-2 tbsp.

Rice flour-1 tbsp.

Corn flour-1 tsp.

Lemon juice -2 tsp.

Kasuri Methi-2 tsp. 

Salt- to taste

Oil- 2 tbsp.

Method:

1.Cut the leaves and edges of the cauliflower and keep it ready. 

2.Boil water in a vessel and add turmeric powder and salt.

3.When the water boils,add the whole cauliflower upside-down. 

4.Let it boil for 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure to cook only 50% in the hot water, or else it will start to break into pieces.

5.Remove and keep aside to drain the water(Make sure it is completely dry before applying masala)

6.In a wide pan add all the ingredients listed along with 1 tbsp. of oil and mix to make a paste.

7.Rub the prepared masala paste all over the cauliflower. 

8.Let it marinate for 15-20 mins.(The more you marinate, the more it tastes good)

9.Pre-heat the air fryer @350°- 400°F  for 10 minutes. 

10.Spray some oil and place the cauliflower and cook for 10-15 minutes.(Time differs in every air fryer)

11.Remove and spray some oil and turn each and every side every 5-10 mins until crispy and done.

12. Air-fried cauliflower is lip smacking ,crisp and healthy with less oil.

Note:

●Temperature can be reduced or increased based on the heat produced.

●The same recipe can be done with zero oil(Air fryer) and deep fried method(in pan)

●I felt the food becomes too dry without oil.So added little.

●Apply the masala outside the cauliflower for air frying method and very thin coating inside.(Sometimes inside masala may not be fully cooked if it is a thick paste)

●If you are deep frying, you can apply the masala inside also.

FISH POLLICHATHU

Ingredients:

For Marinating Fish:

Chilli powder-2 tsp.

Turmeric Powder-1 tsp.

Salt- to taste 

Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp.

Curry leaves.

For Onion Tomato Masala:

Onion- 1 (cut into medium cubes)

Tomato-1 (cut into medium cubes)

Green Chilli -2 (thin slit)

Chilli powder-2 tsp.

Turmeric Powder-1 tsp.

Coriander powder-1 tsp.

Cumin powder-1 tsp.

Pepper powder-1 tsp.

Coconut oil-3-4 tbsp.

Salt-to taste 

Curry leaves 

Banana leaf- for packing 

Tooth picks- for sealing the pack.

Method:

1.Wash the fish and make cuts here and there.

2.Make sure it is dry without any water.

             

3.Marinate the fish with the marinating ingredients.

4.Set aside for 1 hour.

Onion Tomato Masala🧅 🍅 😋:

5.Meanwhile,the onion masala can be prepared. 

6.In a kadai,add oil and add the cut onion and fry till it is translucent.

7.Add the spices in (onion tomato masala items) and saute well.

8.Add chillies and curry leaves and blend.

        

9.Add the cut tomato and cook everything together until it is soft.

10.Do not cook till it becomes a curry or a paste.(onion and tomato should be visible)

11.Cook till the raw smell goes off. 

12.Now the onion tomato masala is ready.Keep it aside.

Shallow fry the fish 🐟:

13.In a wide frying pan,add oil and place the marinated fish and shallow fry for 3-4 minutes on both the sides.

Preparing the banana leaf 🍃:

14.Clean and cut the banana leaves in a medium size rectangle shapes.

15.Heat them on top of the stove on both sides for a minute. (This prevents the leaf from tearing while packing)

Packing the fish:

16.Place the banana leaf in a plate.

17.Add 2 -3 table spoons of masala on the banana leaf and spread it flat.

18.Place the fried fish on the masala and apply some more masala on top of the fish.

19.Cover the fish with banana leaf and tie it with a banana leaf strings or seal it using a tooth pick.

20.Pour oil in a wide frying pan and place the packed fish on the pan and fry for 5-6 minutes on each sides or until the fish is completely cooked.

21.Remove from the pan,open the pack and squeeze in some lemon juice.

22.Fish polichathu is now ready to be served hot with your favorite rice and curries.