Monday, January 25, 2021

Instant Kimchi

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Sunday, January 24, 2021

Egg malai masala recipe – Egg malai gravy recipe

Egg malai masala recipe – A simple delicious egg gravy which serves as a great sidedish for roti, naan, pulao etc.

egg malai masala recipe

Egg malai masala recipe with step by step pictures and video. This egg gravy is without tomatoes and tastes too good.

Generally we make egg masala with onion tomato base but this gravy is very simple and easy to make. Hubby who is not fond of tomato based gravies loves this which is the main reason for me to try no tomato dishes. This is gugus favorite as its less spicy when comapred to tomato based gravies.

There are numerous ways to make egg curry likewise and this is one of the easiest I would claim. Besides, each household have their own way of try egg gravies and this quick version with cream is our family favourite. Do try this and enjoy!

About this egg masala recipe:

To begin with first grind onion,green chillies to a  paste. Saute in oil for about 15 mins along with ginger garlic paste. This sauteing is the main step as we are adding raw paste, the raw smell should completely go. Then add spice powders along with milk and cook covered for few mins or until oil seperates. Then add fresh cream, finally add sliced eggs (with yolk side up) long with coriander leaves. Cook covered for few mins, splash gravy over eggs and switch off. Egg malai masala ready!

Variations:

  • I used homemade malai – I collect the malai(adai) after boiling to make butter. So I used this, You can use store bought fresh cream too.
  • In addition, you can add 3-5 cashews too while grinding to make gravy more rich.
  • Instead of adding ginger garlic paste, you can grind 3 cloves garlic and an 1/2 inch ginger piece along with onion.
  • I used country eggs, hard boiled in my instant pot. Generally you can use white eggs, boil in a sauce pan for 10 mins.

Serving:

Serve egg malai masala with roti, phulka, chapathi, naan, kulcha or even for mild pulao or any variety rice. I served it together with soft ghee phulkas and it was soo good.

Storage:

Generally this egg masala keeps well in room temperature for a day. Otherwise, when refrigerated it stays good for 2 more days. No recommendation for freezing.

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Egg malai masala recipe

Egg malai masala recipe - A simple delicious egg gravy which serves as a great sidedish for roti, naan, pulao etc.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 3
Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

To grind:

  • 4 medium sized onion
  • 2 nos green chillies

Spice powders

Instructions

  • To begin with hard boil eggs. Remove shells.
  • Slice them into half, set aside.
  • Add onion,green chillies.
  • Grind it to a fine paste. Set aside.
  • Add onion paste.
  • Fry for few mins then add ginger garlic paste.
  • Fry until raw smell leaves, will be browned like this.
  • After that add spice powders along with salt.
  • Saute for a minute.
  • Add milk to it, preferably boiled milk.
  • Mix well, add water if consistency is too thick.
  • Cook covered for few mins.
  • Open add fresh cream to it.
  • Let the gravy boil until oil seperates.
  • Add sliced eggs with yolk side up, add freshly grinded pepper powder, coriander leaves.
  • Cook covered for few mins.
  • Splash gravy over the eggs. Switch off.
  • Serve hot with phulkas!

Notes

  • Use boiled milk for a safer option. Otherwise there are chances for it to curdle.
  • The gravy itself is rich however you can add ghee fried cashews at the end or add cashews whille grinding.
  • This is like a thick gravy and is not flowing, If you want to make it runnym add 1/2 cup more milk so altogether 2 cups. 
  • For shells to come out easily, after boiling eggs immediately immerse in cold water and set aside for few mins.

How to make egg malai masala recipe:

1. To begin with hard boil eggs. After boiling eggs, keep it immersed in cold water, then remove shells. To read my kutty story about this rooster egg holder check here.
egg malai masala recipe hard boil eggs

2. Subsequently, slice the eggs into half, set aside.slice into half

3. Add onion, green chillies.onion,green chillies

4.Grind it together to a fine paste. Set aside. No need to add water.egg malai masala recipe grind to paste

5. Later, to a fry pan add butter, oil. Let butter melt.heat butter, oil

6. Add onion paste.add onion paste

7. Fry for few mins then next add ginger garlic paste.fry for few mins

8. Fry until raw smell leaves, will be browned like this. This is one of the main steps in making egg malai masala.egg malai masala recipe fry until browned

9. After that add spice powders together with salt.add spice powders

10. Saute for a minute.egg malai masala recipe saute

11. Then add milk to it, preferably boiled milk.add milk

12. Mix well, add water if consistency is too thick.mix well

13. Cook covered for few mins.egg malai masala recipe cook covered

14. Then open the lid and add fresh cream to it.add fresh cream

15. Let the gravy boil until oil seperates. Egg malai masala is almost done..let gravy boil

16. Lastly, add sliced eggs with yolk side up, add freshly grinded pepper powder, coriander leaves.add sliced eggs

17. Cook covered for few mins.cook covered for few mins

18. Finally splash gravy over the eggs. Switch off.gravy over eggsServe hot with phulkas!

My tips while making egg malai masala recipe:

  • Use boiled milk for a safer option. Otherwise there are chances for it to curdle.
  • The gravy itself is rich however you can add ghee fried cashews at the end or add cashews whille grinding.
  • This is like a thick gravy and is not flowing, If you want to make it runnym add 1/2 cup more milk so altogether 2 cups.
  • For shells to come out easily, after boiling eggs immediately immerse in cold water in particular and set aside for few mins.

egg malai masala ready

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Friday, January 22, 2021

Mozzarella en Carrozza

“Mozzarella en Carrozza is a delicious sandwich made using bread and cheese. This sandwich is dipped in egg and fried till golden and crispy creating a gooey sandwich. “ A carrozza, also referred to as mozzarella in carrozza is a type of fried cheese sandwich in Italian cuisine and Southern Italian cuisine. It is prepared by coating a mozzarella cheese sandwich in egg and flour,...

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Kamarkattu recipe, Kamarkat, Coconut Jaggery candy

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Kamarkattu or kamarkat is an age old snack made at home. It is a candy made with jaggery & coconut. Very addictive snack.

Though I have heard this name kamarkat many times as a kid, I have not tasted it. I don’t remember if amma made it (may be she did one or two times) but I have seen my mami (MIL) make kamarkattu sweet couple of times. Used to visit them in some of my school summer break/ holidays. I still remember the last time she made this and put inside a tiffin box, while all the cousins have good time playing cards those days. If we pop into our mouth, it will be there for a while.

kamarkat

It’s the best jaggery candy that can stay in our mouth for a while and we don’t keep craving for snacks. I vaguely remember how she made it. After marriage, I wanted to learn from her. But could not get the right time. For these many years, when ever she visits or during my each trip to India, I keep telling myself I should ask her to make and learn from her but never happened. Couple of times I asked here but some how it did not happen. Also, ask her recipe how to make myself many times but no guts to make it.

After making till gajak live for Wildseed organic in Instagram, I thought I will try kamarkat too. So for one last time, I did call her and checked with her. Again she just told me the procedure and rough idea. She says she just eye balls the measurements. So I referred this video too.

Jaggery candy Kamarkattu Benefits

Any jaggery sweet, including kamarkattu have benefits if you eat it after meals, helps in digestion of food, thus helps with constipation. Also it has good nutritional value, helps in toxin detox from body as well. However, not to forget the calories. Just because it is refined sugar free doesn’t mean it’s calorie free. Also make sure to goggle your mouth to avoid cavities.

Kamarkat measurements

I believe there is no exact measurement/ proportion in which we add jaggery and coconut. Just that jaggery should be more and the consistency of the syrup we make has to be uruttu padham/ hard ball consistency.

Jaggery syrup consistency

If the jaggery syrup has not reached the perfect stage, it will be chewy or brittle. It will stick to your teeth if it is chewy and if it goes brittle, you cant shape it at all. So it should make a candy with shiny jaggery syrup.

Roasting coconut

My MIL does not roast the coconut. If you want, you can roast it and make for longer shelf life. But Since I make less in quantity, it gets over really soon. So I don’t do it.

Also coconut must be grated finely, no bits and pieces. If you want you can also grind the coconut.

Coconut quantity:

Adding required coconut makes the candy good in texture, perfect to eat. If too less, it will be really hard and takes too long to dissolve in your mouth. Too much of coconut also makes it like coconut burfi and not like a candy. I made with 3/4 cup jaggery. So 1/4 cup tightly packed grated coconut will be perfect for the kamarkat.

Handling the mixture

It is very important to work with the mixture and shape it soon as if it cools too fast, it will harden and becomes brittle as it cools down. So roughly divide quickly into portions. Oil your hand well and roll it to candies without letting the heat affect your hands. Acting quick is the key.

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Please handle the hot mixture with caution as advised. Keep a bowl of cold water ready for emergency.

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Kamarkattu recipe, kamarkat

Kamarkattu or kamarkat is an age old snack made at home. It is a candy made with jaggery & coconut. Very addictive snack.
Course Snack, Sweets
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 candies
Cup measurements

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Jaggery powdered & measured
  • 1/4 cup grated coconut tightly packed
  • 1 Cardamom powdered
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 2 tsp coconut oil or ghee

Instructions

  • Firstly, grease a wooden plank with generous coconut oil. Set aside.
  • Next, in a heavy bottom vessel, start heating water and jaggery powder. Dissolve completely in low flame.
  • Filter to remove any impurities using a metal strainer. Wash the vessel and return the filtered jaggery syrup to it.
  • Boil briskly. Take a small bowl with water to test jaggery syrup consistency.
  • Once the syrup is thick and frothy everywhere, put the flame to medium or low.
  • Check by pouring few drops of syrup in water. If you take out the syrup and roll, it will be able to hold shape. Drop it in a plate and it will give a crisp/ sharp sound. It will also look like crystal/ transparent/ shiny.
  • Add coconut, cardamom and mix well.
  • Keep cooking until again the whole mixture is frothy and the mixture leaves the pan not only in the edges but everywhere. There will also a intense smell of jaggery. Beyond this, it will get burnt. So never do it above medium heat.
  • Quickly transfer to the greased platform.
  • Grease your hands generously with coconut oil. You can also use ghee. Take out and divide into small portions quickly.
  • At no point, you should handle the mixture for long time, keep it moving when ever you handle it so that it does not stick in your hand and feel the hot temperature.
  • Start rolling as soon as you finish dividing. The portion you first took out must be easy to handle now.
  • Roll tightly each portion before it starts to cool down. The key to not burn you hand is, keep moving the mixture.
  • Repeat and finish rolling all portions in same way. If you want, you can grease your hands when needed.

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Notes

  • One more thing to note for the correct stage you have to take out the mixture is, you will get thin strands of jaggery. Even when you transfer the mixture, there will be hair like jaggery strands forming.
  • If you leave the mixture to cool, you may not be able to shape, it will become brittle or hard. So never leave the mixture to cool down, act quickly.
  • You can also use rice flour to roll. I like to use oil or ghee as it gives shine to the candy.

Kamarkattu step by step photos

  1. Firstly, grease a wooden plank with generous coconut oil. Set aside.
  2. Next, in a heavy bottom vessel, start heating water and jaggery powder. Dissolve completely in low flame.
    grease, dissolve
  3. Filter to remove any impurities using a metal strainer. Wash the vessel and return the filtered jaggery syrup to it.
    step2-kamarkattu-filter
  4. Boil briskly. Take a small bowl with water to test jaggery syrup consistency.
  5. Once the syrup is thick and frothy everywhere, put the flame to medium or low.
  6. Check by pouring few drops of syrup in water. If you take out the syrup and roll, it will be able to hold shape. Drop it in a plate and it will give a crisp/ sharp sound. It will also look like crystal/ transparent/ shiny.
    step3-syrup
  7. Add coconut, cardamom and mix well.
    step4-coconut
  8. Keep cooking until again the whole mixture is frothy and the mixture leaves the pan not only in the edges but everywhere. There will also a intense smell of jaggery. Beyond this, it will get burnt. So never do it above medium heat. Quickly transfer to the greased platform.
    step5-kamarkattu-ready
  9. Grease your hands generously with coconut oil. You can also use ghee. This is important to avoid burning your hands. Take out and divide into small portions quickly.
  10. At no point, you should handle the mixture for long time, keep it moving when ever you handle it so that it does not stick in your hand and feel the hot temperature.
  11. Start rolling as soon as you finish dividing. The portion you first took out must be easy to handle now.
    step6-roll
  12. Roll tightly each portion before it starts to cool down. The key to not burn you hand is, keep moving the mixture.
  13. Repeat and finish rolling all portions in same way. If you want, you can grease your hands when needed.

After cools down, it becomes hard and non sticky. So if you pop in mouth, just suck it, don’t attempt to chew. Eventually, later you will end up softened and you can eat away. It is supposed to be in your mouth for long!

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

Zafrani chai recipe, Saffron tea recipe

Zafrani chai recipe a popular tea made using saffron. It is very popular in Dubai.

zafrani tea recipe

Zafrani chai recipe with step by step pictures and video.  It is also called as Kesar chai. Zafrani or Saffron tea is available in many restaurants there like Filli cafe, Pista house etc.

Generally tea is a beverage popular in many hillstations as it is so soothing for the chillness. I love trying different flavours of tea so when I saw this in a whats app forward from a  shop in Dubai, I was tempted to try it. Trust me it has such a refreshing taste with a slight hint of saffron, I loved it. In brief, zafrani chai is a simple spiced tea with saffron flavour.

How to make zaffron chai:

There are 2 ways to make zafrani chai:

Method 1 : This is the method I have shared here as in shops. First make a tea decotion along with cardamom,tea powder and water in a sauce pan. Simmer for few mins until it reduces to half. In a seperate sauce pan, boil milk simmer it along with sugar and few strands of saffron. Now strain both the tea concentrate and saffron milk, mix well and serve hot.

Method 2: First make a decotion along with saffron, cardamom,tea powder and water in a sauce pan. Simmer for few mins until it reduces to half. Now add milk together with sugar and let it boil, give a rolling boil and switch off. Strain and serve hot!

I have tried both methods, however I would strongly recommend method 1 as it has more kesar flavour.

Variations:

  • In addition, you can make zafrani chai with whole spices like cinnamon,cloves and make masala zafrani chai.
  • For vegan option skip milk and replace it with almond milk or soya milk or cashew milk.
  • You can add milk and saffron along with tea concentrate, wait for boil then strain altogether . But adding concentrate and saffron milk seperately is a method they follow in shops.
  • You can replace white sugar with cane sugar too.

Serving Suggestion:

  • Serve zafrani chai with any biscuit like marie biscuits.
  • You can serve it along with any tea time snack like crispy vada, pakora etc.

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Zafrani chai recipe

Zafrani chai recipe a popular tea made using saffron. It is very popular in Dubai.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

For tea concentrate:

  • 2 tsp tea powder
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 nos cardamom

For saffron milk

  • 1 and 1/2 cups milk
  • 10 strands
  • 2 tsp sugar

Instructions

  • To begin with first crush cardamom roughly using a mortar and pestle. Set aside for later use.
  • Likewise crush saffron roughly using a mortar and pestle. This is for the flavour to infuse well.
  • To a sauce pan add tea powder along with crushed cardamom.
  • Simmer until it reduces to half. Set aside.
  • To another sauce pan : add milk to it.
  • Let it boil well. Mix well.
  • Add crushed saffron to it.
  • Add sugar to it.
  • Simmer for few mins.
  • Color changes and milk is thickened. Switch off.
  • First strain tea concentrate.
  • Similarly strain saffron milk.
  • Lastly, mix it well.
  • Finally, pour into serving cup and serve hot with few strands of saffron. Serve it soon.

Notes

  • Reduce tea concentrate until half. Otherwise tea will become watery.
  • Use full fat milk for best results.
  • Use freshly crushed cardamom for best flavour.
  • Use metal fine holed strainer.
  • The taste depends on the saffron flavour hence use good quality saffron for best results: It can be seen by the slow changing color.

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How to make Zafrani Chai:

1.To begin with first crush cardamom roughly using a mortar and pestle. Set aside for later use.
crush cardamom
2. Likewise crush saffron roughly using a mortar and pestle. This is for the flavour to infuse well.crush saffron
3. To a sauce pan add tea powder along with crushed cardamom.add tea powder,cardamom
4. Simmer until it reduces to half. Set aside.zafrani tea recipe simmer
5. To another sauce pan : add milk to it.
zafrani tea recipe add milk
6. Let it boil well. Mix well. Use full fat milk. boil well
7. Add crushed saffron to it.add saffron
8. Add sugar to it.zafrani tea recipe add sugar
9. Simmer for few mins.simmer
10. Color changes and milk is thickened. Switch off.color changes
11.First strain tea concentrate.strain tea
12. Similarly strain saffron milk. strain saffron milk
13. Lastly, mix it well.mix it well
14. Finally, pour into serving cup and serve hot with few strands of saffron. Serve it soon.pour and serve
Serve hot! To summarize, zaffrani chai is a spiced tea with a flavour of saffron.

My tips while making zafrani chai:

  • Reduce tea concentrate until half then add milk. Otherwise tea will become watery.
  • Use full fat milk for best results, however you can add soya milk , almond milk for vegan option. Add milk at end in that case , do not boil.
  • You can use freshly crushed cardamom for best flavour. In addition you can use crushed ginger too.
  • The taste depends on the saffron flavour hence use good quality saffron for best results: It can be seen by the slow changing color.
  • Straining saffron milk is optional, however to remove malai from tea, I strain saffron milk too.

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