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 Crispy Fried Calamari



One of the easiest appetizers to make are these Crispy Fried Calamari. If you have cleaned squid, this snack/ appetizer takes only a minute to fry. Not kidding, calamari takes only a minute to cook, well, if you fry it anywhere around 5 minutes or more, the texture then turns rubbery. 

Calamari are simply a type of squid that are smaller in size. Squid does not have too much cooking time, but if you plan to cook it really well, you might use the pressure cooker, as the pressure cooker method makes the squid less rubbery. To know the exact cooking time for squids, there is no cooking time that is 'in between'. It is either cooked for a minute on high flame or cooked for a long time, preferably in pressure cookers.

I wanted to be innovative with this recipe, but for some recipes, the simplicity is what brings out the flavors of the calamari. The recipe is super easy with very few ingredients and does not use egg too, it's that easy and mess free!

Ingredients :

  • 500 gms Squid, skin peeled and cleaned 
  • Salt, as required
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, crushed
  • 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Corn Flour
  • 1 tsp dried Parsley, optional
  • Vegetable Oil

Mayo Sauce:

  • 1 tiny Garlic Clove
  • 3 tbsp Mayo

Instructions :

  1. Cut the cleaned squid into thin rings and add salt and pepper to it. Mix well and set aside.




  2. In a bowl, add all purpose flour, corn flour and the dried parsley, mix well using a whisk.
  3. Now drop the marinated squid rings to the flour mix and coat well.
  4. In a deep pan, pour vegetable oil and allow to heat well, once heated, add in the squid rings one at a time, on medium high flame.

  5. Fry for 30 seconds, and flip and fry for another 30 seconds and you are done!
  6. Mix the minced garlic and mayo and enjoy the fried crispy calamari as it is or with the dip!
 

Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Mexican Pizza Bites with Guacamole 



When you are a person who gets this instant cravings of pizza and you are in a mood to spice things up, then here I am to introduce you to this super easy Mexican Pizza.

Here I have used bread slices as the base. You may use Tortilla too. The only problem with the recipe is that, you need to consume it as soon as possible as the color may change the more it stays out. So, it is best served as a starter or a snack. 

If I had a few sliced black olives, I would use it to top up the snack bites, but since I ran out of it, I couldn't not get the disired color contrast in the final product. This is one of my experimental inventions that happened to be a part of my Ramadan snack ideas, as innovative food is what I love to do. All this while, it remained in my drafts, was contemplating whether to share or not, as my hubb is not a fan of guacamole. But I tell you, it's the best bite sized pizzas ever. The rest of the fam was raving about it. And then a few blogger friends invited to do a collaboration on Instagram on the theme Fusion Food! That is when I realized the time has come to reveal these yummy bites. I loved it and is such an easy recipe to nail. I would suggest not prepare a large quantity of guacamole as discoloration might occur. This is one easy recipe that I make when the hubster is not at home and there are avos smiling at me. 😀

When I thought about Italian cuisine and Mexican cuisine, the first things that popped in my mind was the Italian Pizza and Mexican Guacamole, So I immediately started creating the recipe plan! Guacamole, a Mexican invention, is an avocado dip, or spread that is now found in American cuisine as a condiment too. Avocado pieces are mashed using a mortar and pestle and fresh ingredients like onion, tomato and cilantro (Coriander leaves) takes it to a next level. As avocado is quite bland, this method definetly brings out the flavors of the avocado and it is sooo good and the final squeeze of lemon brings out the freshness in the dip which is the Icing on the cake! 😋👌

And the magic that stands out from normal guacamole is the maggi cube crumbs, which is completely optional. 

Definitely do give it a try and let me know your thoughts too❤️

Lets get started!



Ingredients :

  • 250 gms tender Chicken Breast, sliced
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic paste
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 3/4 tsp Kashmiri Red chilli powder
  • Salt as required

For the base:

  • 4 Slices White Bread
  • 2 tbsp Salted butter
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Flakes

Guacamole:

  • 1/2 avocado, sliced into cubes
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic paste
  • 2 tsp Coriander leaves
  • 2 tbsp Onion, finely chopped
  • A good squeeze of lemon 
  • 2 tbsp Tomato, finely chopped
  • Crumbs of Maggi Chicken Cube

Instructions :

  1. Slice the tender chicken breasts and marinate using the spices mentioned. 
  2. Fry in a couple of tbsps of olive oil and set aside. 
  3. Prepare the guacamole by mixing all the ingredients mentioned under guacamole using a mortan and pestle if possible. This method helps to bring out its flavor better. 
  4. Don't forget to squeeze the lemon juice and consume the guacamole immediately. *
  5. Now make a spread that consists of butter, garlic paste, oregano and red chilli flakes. Spread on each bread slice and toast to golden perfection. 


Notes:

  • Use the guacamole as soon as possible, as the color of the avocado changed the more it sits out. Lemon juice helps to retain the color to an extent.
  • If you'd like, you may use ketchup too. But the guacamole has enough strong flavors😊


Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡

Parmesan Chicken Piccata



Looking for a lip-smacking side dish to along with your pasta or rice? This is the perfect side dish especially if you love Italian cuisine. I love love love Italian cuisine. I just cannot sum up how much I love Italian. Italian food is what made me love cooking in my teens. I just love how beautiful and aromatic it is when minced garlic is sautéed in butter or olive oil. My little brother just cannot wait on his legs when I start any dish starting with sautéing garlic in butter. He just doesn't leave until and unless he gets to eat it and I just get mad when I get interrupted while cooking, and he will come back every other minute to check if it is done to eat. Lol.



The chicken breast is cut lengthwise or in a butterfly shape and floured and then fried in olive oil to golden perfection. A sauce made from garlic-lemon-butter is poured over the chicken to make it slurpy good. The juice from the chicken gets combined in the buttery sauce when the sauce bubbles on a low flame for a minute or two. I know you might think, who has the time to make a side dish let alone a main dish. But I assure you this won't take much of your time, it is super easy. It only took me about 15 minutes only to make this. And the Mr. loved it. Alhamdulillah. The 15 minutes was worth it if you know what I mean. 😉 All a wife wants is a happy husband. ❤️

This juicy chicken can be served hot with pasta, rice or roasted veggies. This recipe is just too good yet so easy. This Chicken Piccata is going to be a family favorite in no time. I served it with some brown fried rice. The recipe of brown fried rice is on the blog.


Ingredients

For The Chicken:
2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts halved lengthwise to make 4
2 tablespoons flour (all purpose)
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
Cracked pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro/parsley






For The Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons butter 
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth (stock)
1/3 cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice - juice of 1 lemon (adjust to your tastes)


Instructions:





  1. In a shallow bowl, combine the egg and parmesan cheese and cilantro. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in the flour mixture; shake off excess and set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil and 2 teaspoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter has melted and the pan is hot. Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture and fry the chicken until golden on each side and cooked through and no longer pink (about 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of your chicken). Transfer onto a warm plate.
  3. Add the garlic to the oil in the pan, add butter if required and fry until fragrant (about 1 minute). Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the broth. 
  4. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer; season with salt and pepper to your taste; add in the parmesan cheese. Continue cooking gently for about 2 minutes until thicker. (If the sauce is too runny for your liking, add the cornstarch/water mixture into the centre of the pan and mix through fast to combine into the sauce. It will begin to thicken immediately).
  5. Pour in the lemon juice, allow to simmer for a further minute to combine. Add the chicken back into the pan, allow to simmer gently in the sauce for about a minute to soak up all of the flavors in the sauce.



Serve with the sauce over pasta, steamed vegetables, white rice. Top with lemon slices and parsley.




Notes:

  • You can make this chicken without using an egg instead you may just pat it in flour.
  • You can make it more crumbly by using bread crumbs after the chicken is dipped in the egg/flour mixture.
  • The parmesan cheese gives it a more cheesy flavor you may always avoid it; it becomes a classic delicious chicken Piccata.
  • You may also make it creamy by adding heavy cream/Evaporated milk. 
  • Use tender Chicken Breast for best results. It will be super juicy or you may always brine it. 
  • Pound the chicken breast if it is too thick or else the inside of the chicken will not get done. 
  • Be careful when you add salt, remember the stock already has salt in it. 

Do try this recipe and don't forget to share your experience/feedback with me here in the comments or feel free to send me a mail. Also, do tag me at #taystedit if you try out my recipes on Facebook, Instagram etc so that I can see when you make it. ♡♡♡♡
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