Sunday 19 July 2020

Pomfret Masala fry


Pomfret Masala Fish Fry also called the Naked fry 
This pomfret Masala fry is spicy & masalas are well coated so no extra coating is required while frying so these are called Masala fry 

Combine it with Drumsticks Sambar
I have used Aachi Fish Fry Masala for this Masala fry

Ingredients for Masala Fry(4-5 fish steaks)
Aachi Fish Fry Masala: 4sps
Tamarind Paste 
or else
Lemon juice:1/2
Little Salt to taste
Coconut Oil: 3-4 sps

Marinate the fish steaks apply salt(very little )to taste keep for 5 min
Mix together Aachi Fish Fry Masala &1/2 Lemon juice or tamrind paste 2-3sps to form a thick paste 
Squeeze the fish remove excess water & apply this paste leave to marinate for 1/2 hr to 1 hr

In a pan heat Oil on tawa add then place the fish & fry 2-3 min each side....

Tawa Masala fish fry ready serve with Drumsticks Sambar and Rice

Friday 17 July 2020

Daal Vada

Daal Vada....for evening snacks try these Crispy fried lentils cutlets
Usually every special occasions like any vegeterian parties & Social gatherings specially weddings this  Daal Vada is served as a starter Everyone loves this crispy treat
Very easy to make, just needs a bit prep of Soaking the lentils 3-4 hrs advance
Daal vada Ingredients
Bengal gram dal(yellow flat lentil): 4 cups soaked
Ginger : 1 inch
Green chilies: 3-4
Onion: 2
Salt to taste
Greens like dill leaves & Fenugreek(optional)
Oil for deep frying
Method
Soak lentils( Daal) in water for 3-4 hrs

Drain it then add in blender along with ginger & 

green chilies
Don't add water grind coarsely
Remove in a mixing bowl
Add chopped onions, 
add dill leaves & Methi leaves chopped

Mix add salt to taste & mix well

In a deep kadai heat oil to deep fry
Once its hot reduce heat to medium
Make medium size balls of the mix & flatten it with hands

It must be of tikki shapes but not very thick
Fry in oil, add 5-6 in a batch flip in between
Fry till changes colour to light brown, remove on absorbent
Note: Oil for deep frying must not too hot else inside will not be cooked
Remove the vadas once it starts to change colour.Don't brown it too much it may taste bitter