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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Pineapple Sweet Corn Rice

Pineapple Sweet Corn Rice Recipe













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    Ingredients:-
o    Boiled rice – 2 cups, cold or at room temperature
o    Pineapple – 1 cup of small chunks
o    Boiled sweet corn – 1 cup
o    Ginger – 1 inch stick
o    Green chili – 1 or 2
o    Salt – to taste
o    Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
o    Fresh coconut, grated – 1 tablespoon
o    Fresh coriander leaves, chopped – 1 tablespoon

How to make pineapple sweet corn rice:-
  • Cut pineapple to small pieces of about 1-cm.
  • Boil sweet corn if using frozen.
  • Chop green chilies and ginger into fine strips.
  • Heat olive oil in a large flat-bottomed non-stick pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add green chilies and ginger, fry till the ginger starts to turn brown.
  • Add boiled sweet corn and stir fry on high heat for a minute. Add pineapple next and stir fry for another minute.
  • Mix salt into rice, fluff it with a fork and make sure there are no lumps. Add rice to the pan and continue to cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add grated coconut to the pan.
  • Cook for another minute, till all the flavors have merged.
  • Top with fresh coriander leaves. Serve hot.


Monday, July 27, 2015

Falafel Balls



Falafel Balls Recipe















Ingredients:-
1 cup chick peas or any beans
2 to 3 garlic cloves - minced
1 medium onions - chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon powdered coriander
1 teaspoon powdered cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red chili powder
salt and pepper - to taste
oil for frying
How to make falafel balls:-

  • Soak chickpeas overnight with a pinch baking soda.
  • Put it all, but baking powder in a blender or food processor and run the machine until it becomes a paste. 
  • You may need to scrape the sides of the bowl now and then. 
  • Transfer to a bowl and stir in baking powder. 
  • Add all seasonings according to your taste. Beat with a wooden spoon. 
  • If the batter is too thin add a little flour. 
  • Make little balls. Flatten them a little.
  • Deep fry in plenty of hot oil, a few at a time.
  • Falafel balls are ready.