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.

RICE FLOUR COOKIES (GLUTEN FREE,EGGLESS)

Ingredients:
Rice flour-1 cup

Corn flour-3 tbsp.
Confectioners/Powdered sugar-1/3 cup(approx.)
(For powdering the sugar, add 1 tbsp of corn flour while grinding for a soft powder and a soft cookie)
Ghee-1/4 cup+1 tbsp.(approx.)
Cardamom powder-1 tsp.
Baking powder-1/4 tsp.
Baking soda-2 pinches
Salt-2 pinches

Method:
1.Add all the dry ingredients one by one in a bowl.
2.Give it a good mix.

           

3.Add in the melted ghee little by little and mix well.
4.Form into a soft dough and keep it aside. 
     
          

5.Pre-heat the oven at 300°F for 5 minutes.
6.Make different shapes with the dough.

7.Place it in a baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or more depending on the size of the cookie.

8.Remove from the oven and let it cool down completely.

         

9.Enjoy the cookies with a hot cup of tea or coffee.



Note:
1.Adding sugar depends upon your taste.You can add more or less.But if you add too much sugar,cookie will become hard and cookie doesn't hold its shape.

2.Adding more or less ghee depends on the quality of the flour.Some require less,some require more.So always keep an eye on the texture of the dough.

3.The dough should not be too firm or too sticky. If u take a piece and roll in your palm,no cracks should appear.If it cracks,then add little ghee and mix.

4.If u feel the dough is too sticky,add some dry flour and blend to it.

FISH CHUKKA

FISH CHUKKA

Ingredients:

Boneless fish cubes-250 gms.

Onion-1 thinly sliced 

Tomato-1/2 cut into cubes

Cumin seeds-1 tsp.

Ginger garlic paste-2 tsp.

Salt-to taste

Lemon juice-1 tsp.

Masala powders:

Chilli powder-2tsp.

Turmeric powder-1 tsp.

Coriander powder-1tsp.

Cumin powder-1 tsp.

Fennel powder-1 tsp.

Pepper powder-1 tsp.

Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.

Method:

1.In a wide pan,add oil and add cumin seeds and let it splutter.

2.Add thinly sliced onion and saute till golden brown. 

3.Add cut tomatoes to it and saute till it is dry.

4.Add all the masala powders listed along with ginger garlic paste and salt.

5.Saute till it is well cooked and dry.

6.Add a cup of water and let it boil.

7.Add the fish cubes and let it cook well.

8.Cook till the water is completely absorbed and dry.

9.Add coriander leaves and lemon juice and stir.

 10.Serve hot with sambar rice,rasam rice etc.

 

11.Spicy fish chukka is ready.

EGGLESS GARLIC MAYONNAISE

Ingredients:

Milk-3/4 cup
Oil-1 cup
Salt-to taste
Garlic-2-3 cloves
Lemon juice-1 to 2 tsp.
Cumin powder-2 pinches
Pepper powder-1 pinches

Method:

1.In a blender,add garlic,lemon juice,salt,milk and 1/4 cup of oil and blend for 30 seconds. 

             

2.Now add 1/4 cup of oil and blend again for another 30 seconds.(Now the mixture should be semi solid)

3.Continue the process till 1 cup oil is added completely. 

4.Blend for 30 seconds more to get a nice and creamy texture. 

5.Add cumin and pepper powder and just give a pulse few times.

6.Transfer to a bowl.

7.Sprinkle cayenne powder or chilli powder if u wish.

8.Enjoy garlic veg mayo with your favorite kebabs, tikkas,grilled meats,tandoori items and even salads.