Mixed Vegetable Cutlets

Ingredients;
Vegetables-1 large potato, 1 medium sized carrot.1/2 of a beetroot, peas and corn-1cup 
Shallots-8 to 10 or 1 small onion, finely chopped
Ginger-1/2 inch, grated
Green chillies-2, finely chopped (optional)
Curry leaves- 6-8 leaves, finely chopped (optional)
Bread crumbs (I have used multi-seeded bread)
Eggs-3, beated (For vegetarian  option use plain flour or maida batter)
Pepper powder-1tsp
Salt to taste
Oil

Dice the vegetables and pressure cook it until 1-2 whistles. Allow this to cool down and lightly mash the vegetables. In a pan, heat 2 tbsps of oil. Saute the shallots, ginger, green chillies and curry leaves. Add the mashed vegetables, powdered pepper and salt. Mix well. Allow to cool down. Divide the mix into equal portions. Make small round patties. In a separate bowl beat the eggs. Coat each cutlet with the egg mix/maida batter and then coat it with the bread crumbs. Spray some cooking oil in a pan and fry the cutlets, both sides until the crumb coating is brown and crispy or deep fry the cutlets in oil. Remove the  cutlets on to a kitchen towel.
Serve hot with ketchup !!!!!!!!!!

Mini Fish Cakes

Ingredients;
Fish Fillets-500 grams, cooked and flaked
Onion-1, finely chopped
Ginger-1/2 tbsp,finely chopped
Green chillies-3, finely chopped
Eggs-2
Breadcrumbs-1cup
Parsley-2 to 3 tbsp, finely chopped
Grated Cheese-1/2 cup
Oil-1tsp
Salt and Pepper

Heat the oil in a pan. Saute the onion, ginger and green chillies until cooked.
In a bowl add the sauted onion, flaked fish, breadcrumbs, whisked eggs, parsley, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well and divide the mix into 15 equal portions. Shape each into a round disc . Bake them in a preheated oven at 180 degree celsius for 10-12 minutes.
Serve!!!!!!!

Poha (Rice Flakes)

                                     

Ingredients;
Thin Rice flakes-2cups
Onion-1
Ginger-1tsp minced
Green chillies-1,finely chopped
Potato-2,medium boiled
Cumin seeds-1/4tsp
Mustard seeds-1/4tsp
Red chillies-2,roughly chopped
Oil-1tbsp
Lemon juice-2tbsp
Pepper powder-1/4tsp
Coriander leaves-a handful
Salt as per taste.

Heat ol in a pan and splutter the mustard seeds. Add cumin followed by onion,ginger and chillies. Cook until onions are cooked.Now add turmeric and roast for a minute. Throw in the potatoes.Slightly crush them with the spoon.Add in the rice flakes. Mix well.Sprinkle coriander leaves, pepper powder.Salt and lemon juice.Switch off the flame and mix well.
Serve with egg or jlt!!!!!!!!

Oats and Dates Bars

Ingredients;
Oats-1cup
Dates-20,pitted,soaked in hot water for an hour
Seeds-such as pumpkin,sesame,sunflower,flaxseed to sprinkle (optional)

Add the dates to a food processor.Mince it.Now slowly add the oats and pulse it until it blend together and form a dough consistency.Take a rectangular or square vessel.Sprinkle some seeds.Add the oats and dates mix and flatten it out.On top sprinkle some more of the seeds and oats.Refrigerate it.
Cut it out into desired shapes and enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vegetable Cutlets

Ingredients;
Mixed Vegetable-2cups(peas,cauliflower,carrot)
Potatoes-2,medium sized,boiled
Onion-1,medium,finely chopped
Beetroot-1/2,grated
Green chilles-2,finely chopped
Curry leaves-5 to 6 leaves,finely chopped(optional)
Ginger-1/2inch,finely chopped
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Turmeric-1/4tsp
Red chilli powder-1/2tsp
Garam Masala-1/2tsp
Breadcrumbs-2cups
Eggs-2,beaten
Salt as per taste
Oil

Microwave the mixed vegetables for 5 to 6 mins.After it cools down,mince it.In a pan add a tbsp of oil.Saute the onion,ginger,green chillies and curry leaves.When the onion is cooked add the grated beetroot and cook it for 2 to 3 mins.Next add the minced vegetables and saute it until it becomes dry.Sprinkle the pepper powder,salt, chilli powder and garam masala. Add in the mashed boiled potatoes and mix with the vegetables.Remove this mix onto a plate and allow it to cool.After this make it into desired shaped equal sized cutlets.Dip each cutlet into the beaten egg and roll it in the crumbs.You may choose to freeze it or fry it.These can ether be deep fried or shallow fried.Serve with ketchup or any dip of your choice!!!!!!!!!

Savoury Snack

Ingredients;
Plain flour-1/2cup
Urad dal -1/4cup,powdered
Garlic-2cloves,finely chopped
Shallots-2,finely chopped
Black sesame seeds-1/2tsp
Crushed black pepper-1/4tsp
Salt as per taste
Oil for deep frying
Water

Add the flour,powdered lentil,garlic,shallots,sesame seeds,pepper and salt.Mix it and pour in a water little by little to make a soft dough.Divide into 4 balls.Flatten each out with a rolling pin and cut out as many as thin puris possible.When all the puris are ready.Heat the oil and deep fry it.
Serve with salsa or jlt!!!

Cream Cheese Raspbberry Cookies

Ingredients;
Cream Cheese-100gms
Butter-50gms
Sugar-100gms,powdered
Plain flour-150gms
Corn flour-3tbsp
Baking powder-1tsp
Raspberry Jam-2to3spoonful

Beat the cheese and butter until smooth.Add in the sugar and mix well.Add both the flours and the baking soda into a bowl.Sieve it and add this slowly into the cheese-butter mix.Knead it into a dough,divide into equal balls,flatten it and make an impression with your thumb.Drop some jam into the centre of the cookie.Arrange on the tray and bake in a preheated oven for 20 to 25 mins at 180 deg cel.Allow to cool on a wire rack.Store in a cookie jar.
Enjoy!!!!!!!

You can use jam of your choice.If you don't want jam you can skip the step;the cookies taste equally good without it.

Baked Cream Cheese Plum Cake

Ingredients;
Plums-4,halved,stoned
Plain flour-1oogms
Corn flour-1tbsp
Baking Powder-3/4th tsp
Sugar-150gms
Brown sugar-1tbsp
Cream cheese-100gms
Butter-100gms
Milk-100mls
Lemon zest-1/2tsp
Lemon juice-1tbsp
Eggs-3,white and yolk seperated

Add butter,milk and cream cheese pan.Slowly heat using double boiler.When the cheese and butter melts.Keep it aside.Beat the sugar with the egg yolks.Combine this with the cheese butter mix.Now mix the plain and corn flour with the baking powder.Sieve it into the cake mix.Mix well.Add in the lemon zest and lime juice and stir well.Beat the egg white until it forms stiff peaks.Fold this into the cake mix.Pour it into a greased baking tray.Place the plums on top and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.Bake in a preheated oven at 180 deg cel for 35 to 40 mins.
Serve with hot or cold custard.

Unniyappam

Ingredients;
Long grain rice-1cup,soaked in water for 3 to 4 hours
Bananas-2
Jaggery-1cup,grated
Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Cardamom -3pods
Salt-1pinch
Coconut chips-2tbsp
Black sesame seeds-1/2tsp
Oil for frying

Drain the rice.In a grinder add the rice,jaggery,bananas,cumin,cardamom and salt.Grind it to a thick batter.Fry the coconut chips in a pan with 2tbsp of oil.Add the fried coconut chips and sesame seeds to the batter.Mix well.Now in a pan or unniyappam maker pour oil.When the oil is hot pour the batter spoonful into each hole.Reduce the flame to medium.Turn the appams over when one side is cooked.Try to get an even brown colour.Take out the unniyappams on to a kitchen towel to drain excess oil.
Enjoy!!!!Can be stored for  to 4 days or freezed for months.

You may liquify the jaggery and strain it,if you feel the need.

To adjust the consistency you may add water or rice flour to loosen or thicken the batter.

Tastes best when fried in coconut oil.

I used black jaggery as I like the taste.You may use yellow jaggery or sugar.

Basbousa/Semolina Cake

Basbousa is a middle eastern cake recipe made with semolina.Its super easy as well as tastes yummy.

Ingredients;
Semolina-11/2cup,coarse variety
Grated or dessicated coconut-1/2cup
Sugar-1cup
Butter-1/2cup,melted
Plain yogurt-1/2cup
Plain flour-1/4 cup
Salt-1pinch
Water-1/2cup
Rose water-1tsp or cardamom-3to4 pods
Almonds or raisins 

Mix together the semolina,coconut,yogurt,butter,1/2cupsugar,flour and salt to form a thick batter.Pour this into a greased cake tin.Decorate with almonds or raisins.With a butter knife draw lines on the cake to give diamond shaped pieces.Bake it for 25 to 30mins in a preheated at 180deg cel.Boil the water with remaining half cup sugar.When it has 1thread consistency.Add in the rose water or cardamom.allow to boil for a minute.Pour this over the baked cake.Let it stand for 15 mins.Cut out into diamond shapes and Serve!!!!

You may choose to add 1egg instead of plain flour,but it does not suit my taste

I avoided pouring the sugar syrup to cut down calories.

I made a small quantity in a sauce pan lined with baking paper.Usually its made using 3 to 4 cups of semolina in a baking tray.

Corn Pakora(Fritters)

Courtesy;Madhura's recipe
Ingredients;
Corn-200gms
Green chillies-2
Onion-1,small,chopped
Coriander-2sprigs,finely chopped
Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Corn flour-1tbsp
Rice flour-1tbsp
Salt as per taste
Oil for deep fying

Add the chillies,cumin and corn to a jar and process it.Now into this mix add the onion,coriander,corn and rice flours and salt to taste.Heat the oil in a pan and drop the batter a tbsp at a time.Fry on a medium flame for 3 to 4 mins until golden brown.
Serve with a hot cup of tea!!!!!!

Fish popcorns

Ingredients;
White fish-250gms,boneless,minced
Onion-1,minced
Ginger-garlic-1tbsp,minced
Greenchillies-2,minced
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Potato-1,mashed
Salt as per taste
Oil to deep fry
For the batter;
Plain flour-50gms
Corn flour-50gms
Eggs-2
Italian spice mix-2pinch
Salt as per taste
Water 

Heat a wok and pour in 2tbsp oil.Add in the onion,garlic,ginger and green chillies.When its cooked add in the fish and allow it to cook.Dy up this mix.Mix in pepper and salt.Let it cool down then mix in the mashed potato and make small balls of it.make the batter by mixing the flour,italian spice,eggs and salt.Add water if required to make a thick batter.Heat oil.Dip each ball in the batter and deep fry it.
Serve!!!!!!

Bhopalyache Gharge (Sweet Pumpkin Puri)

Ingredients;
Pumpkin-1cup peeled,minced
Jaggery-1/2cup,grated
Wheat flour-1cup or as required
Nutmeg powder-1/4tsp
Fennel seeds-1tsp
Oil for deep frying

Cover and cook the pumpkin in the microwave for 5 mins.Mash it,add the jaggery and get it back to the microwave for 2 to 4 mins.Let the mix blend together well.Take this out and add the nutmeg powder.Mix well.Now add the fennel seeds and add the flour little by little.Keep mixing the dough until it reach the right consistency;thats like that of a chappati dough.Leave it aside covered for 10 mins.Heat oil to deep fry.Apply little oil to the worktop.Roll out the dough.Roll out similar to the thickness of normal puris.Cut out the puris using a cutter of your choice.Deep fry each puris.While doing that leave the remaing raw puris covered with a tea towel to prevent drying out.
Serve as a snack with hot tea  or jlt!!!!!!

Adaptated from Madhura's recipe;

I have used black jaggery because i had that at hand.For golden coloured puris use yellow jaggery.

Traditionally red pumpkin is used for this recipe.

Will stay good for a week.