Leftover Dal Vada

I came to know about this "Vada"  by a very dear friend of mine which she makes it with leftover dal. 

Fortunately, today I found one bowl of leftover dal was sitting in my fridge.  A thought of trying those Vadas came to my mind. It was definitely a wonderful way to use leftover dal. I tried it and they came out very well. Nobody was able to  judge that they were vadas of leftover dal of last night. I served these Vadas as evening snack with tea and we all enjoyed a lot  ..... 

Ingredients

*   Any leftover dal          1 bowl

*   Bread slices                 3 to 4  (broken into small pieces)

*   Finely chopped onion  1

*   Green chilly chopped   1-2

*   Chaat masala               1/2 tsp

*   Coriander leaves          2 to 3 tsp (chopped)

*   Salt                              as per taste

*   Red chilli powder         1/2 tsp

*   Oil                               for deep frying

Method

*   In a mixing bowl take leftover dal.  Add in the pieces of bread slices.

*   Add chopped onion, Green chilly and coriander leaves, salt, red chilli powder and mix very well.

*   Make small balls from this mixture. Flatten them slightly and shape into vadas.

*   Heat oil in a deep bottom pan.

*   Gently drop the vadas to the hot oil, fry until vadas turned golden brown in color.

Sending this to Priya and Aipi’s "Bookmarked recipes Vol.47" 
Sobha's Proteinicious Event

Soya Burger

Burgers are what youngsters thrive on and doctors worry upon. The western preparation is infamous as a junk food, but within soy you can give it  a healthy twist and enjoy as you binge on them.

The wonders of soy have been known for ages. Soy protein is a "complete protein" because it has all the 9 essential amino acids for human nutrition and growth. Soy protein can also reduce total cholestrol level and also the heart disease and cancer.

Ingredients

For the Cutlets

Boiled and mashed potatoes          2 to 3

Soy Granules                                 1/2 cup

Grated carrot                                2 Tbsp

Finely chopped capsicum             2 Tbsp

Finely chopped onion                   2 Tbsp

Ginger garlic paste                      2 tsp

Black pepper powder                   1 tsp

Lemon juice                                  1 tsp

slices of bread/cornflour             2/2tsp

(for binding)

Salt                                                as per taste

Oil                                                 for deep frying

Method

*  Soak soya granules for 15 mins. in lukewarm water. Squeeze out the water and keep aside.

*  Combine mashed potatoes, carrot, soya granules, capsicum, onion, ginger garlic paste, black pepper powder, lemon juice and salt in a mixing bowl.

*   Add cornflour or slices of bread dipped in water, squeeze out the water and put in the potato mixture.

*   Mix very well.

*   Divide the mixture into 6 parts. Shape them into cutlets .

*   Heat sufficient oil in a deep bottom pan and deep fry the cutlets to a reddish brown color.

To assemble Burgers

Ingredients

Round rolls of bread    6

Cutlets                         6

Tomato slices               6

Butter                          2 Tbsp

Tomato Ketchup        one bowl

Method

*   Cut and halved the rolls.

*   Spread some butter on both halves.

*   On lower half of roll place onion slice, cutlet, one more onion slice, tomato and then top with the other half of the roll.

*   Burgers may be toasted or grilled before serving.

*   Serve with tomato ketchup and some wafers.

     Enjoy.....

Sending this sandwich to Srivalli's Sandwich Mela

Sobha's Proteinicious Event

Radhika's Let's Cook : Break Time Snacks Event

Cheese Finger Kebabs

Recipe Source  :  My Diary

I tried cheese finger kababs which was a disaster at my first attempt a few years back. Today I made a second attempt of the very same dish.  It was to my surprise to find out that it comes out perfect this time. I guess the credit goes to my experience.  Hope you must also love it.......

Ingredients
For Kababs
Grated Cauliflower             1 Bowl
Grated Lotus Stem               1 Bowl    
Grated bottle gourd            1/2 Bowl
Grated Onion                      1
Besan/Chickpeas flour        1 1/2 tbsp
Cottage Cheese                   250 gms
Turmeric Powder                1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder              1/4 tsp
Coriander Powder             1/4 tsp


For the Gravy
Onions                                2
Garlic cloves                     5-6
Ginger                               a small piece
Curd                                  1 tsp
Fresh cream                     2 tbsp

Method

for the Kababs

Combine all the grated vegetables in a bowl.  Add in besan and mix well. Heat 2 tsp in a pan and saute the grated vegetable mixed besan till the water evaporates and they change their color into slightly brown.  Switch off the gas.  Add in salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder. Mix well.  Let it cool. Meanwhile cut the paneer in finger like shape (approx 5 fingers). Now take cheese fingers and coat its one end with the ready mixture (as shown in pic). Prepare all cheese fingers in the similar way. Now heat sufficient oil in a deep bottom pan and deep fry the cheese finger kababs till golden brown in color. Set aside.

For the gravy

Grind onion, garlic and ginger to a fine paste. Boil tomatoes and peel the skin off and pureed them.

Heat oil in a pan, add the paste, saute it until they turn into pink. Tip in turmeric powder, coriander powder and red chilli powder.  Add pureed tomatoes... saute well. Add curd and fresh cream. Cook until the oil ooze out. Now, add salt and one cup of water for the gravy.  Simmer the fire. Cook it for 15 minutes. Add cheese finger kabab to the gravy. Switch off the fire. 

Dish out the gravy in the serving bowl. Garnish with coriander leaves and garam masala. 

Serve and enjoy with roti or naan....

Sending this to Priya and Aipi’s "Bookmarked recipes Vol.46" 

MANGO CANDY

I have bookmarked it from a TV show. These yummy mango candies will surely make you lick your fingers.

Ingredients

Mango Pulp	1 Bowl
Lemon Juice	2 tsp
Mango Pieces	4-5
Kala Namak/ Black Salt	1 tsp
Bhuna Jeera/Roasted Cumin Powder	1 tsp
Ice Cream Sticks	4-5

Method

1.    Take pureed mango in a bowl. Add in powdered sugar and lemon juice and mix it well.

2.    Now take a kulfi mould and place a small roundel of mango at bottom and fix the stick in it.

3.    Now fill the mould with ready mango pulp. Keep it freeze for 2-3 hours.

4.    After the set time, demould the mango candy and transfer it into a plate.

5.    Sprinkle some black salt and bhuna jeera powder and serve. ENJOY!!!

Sending this to Priya and Aipi’s "Bookmarked recipes Vol.45" and to Ayeesha's Any One Can Cook : Series21 
and Krithi's Serve It - Chilled

Sending this to Food Corner-Midweek Fiesta

SWISS ROLL

REPOSTING FOR AN EVENT

Hi friends this is my third post, hope you'll like this recipe too. As winter is at our doors now, you can enjoy your evening tea with this hot and sizzling snack and enjoy your winter eves.

SWISS ROLL

INGREDIENTS

1. 6 Bread Slices

2. Cottage Cheese(Paneer)

3. 1 Finely Chopped Capsicum

4. 1 tsp Finely Chopped Ginger 

5. 2 Finely Chopped Green Chillies

6. 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder

7. 1/2 tsp Red Chilly Powder

8. Salt To Taste

9. Paste of All Purpose Flour and Water to seal the bread

10. Oil For Deep Fry

METHOD:

1. Cut the edges of bread slice from all sides.

2. Steam the bread slices either in microwave or on cook-top.

3. Flatten the steamed bread slice with roller.

4.Stuffing: Mash cottage cheese with fingers, mix all the other ingredients together.

5. Place the stuffing in the center of the flatten bread slice.

6. Fold the bread.(as shown in the picture)

7. Seal it with flour and water paste.Seal it with sides also.

8. Heat the oil and deep fry the rolls.

9. Serve hot with tomato and green chutney.

Sending this over to Vatsala's "Let's Go Stuffed Series - LGSS" event @ "SHOW AND TELL"

BANANA ORANGE SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

Orange Juice	1/2 Bowl
Banana	2
Thick Curd	1/2 Bowl
Milk	1/2 Bowl
Honey	2 tsp

Method

In a blender  combine orange juice, mashed banana, thick curd, honey and milk. Blend it until smooth, pour into glasses and SERVE

   Sending this to Krithi @ "Kirthi's Kitchen" and Linking it to Siri's Siri's Healing Foods event  and Srivalli's Kid’s delight post hosted by PJ @"Seduce Your Tastebuds"
and Priya Mitharwal of Mharo Rajasthan Recipes event "Veggie/ Fruit a month - Orange" hosted by Savitha @"Savitha's Kitchen"