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Saffron Golden Lattè 



The perfect soothing drink for winter evenings! This drink has so many health benefits and also helps lower stress level and helps improve sleep quality.
I love to have this drink if I have not cold already or have cough. Do not try this drink if you are already having symptoms of cold, as it may worsen your cold.

This drink helps in protecting against flu and I love to have this either in evenings or right before sleep. Make sure you add honey generously, it is a heart warming drink. Enjoy!

Ingredients: (makes for 1 person)


  • 1 cup Full Cream Milk
  • Turmeric, a pinch
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 pieces Cinnamon
  • 1 Cardamom 
  • 1 Clove
  • 1 small piece ginger 
  • 2 tbsp Honey, generously
  • 1 tbsp Almonds, chopped
  • Saffron, a pinch

Instructions:

  1. In a tea pot, pour the milk, add a pinch of turmeric and mix it.
  2. Using a steel infuser ball or a small piece of clean cotton cloth or simply use a strainer once the ingredients have simmered well. Add the black pepper, cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and ginger and allow it to infuse in the milk.
  3. Once comes to a boil, simmer for 2 minutes and pour to your mug and honey generously, mix well.
  4. Add chopped almonds for a crunch and a pinch of Saffron and enjoy immediately!



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 Puzhungapathil/ Meen vecha pathil (Steamed Rice Pancakes stuffed with Fish Masala)




Here I am sharing the recipe of puzhungapathil, something I despised until few years ago. Never did I imagine Iwould actually be posting the recipe of puzhungapathil, or aka meen vecha pathil, it's more like a Kerala version of stuffed pizza, at least that's how it is popularly known among kids. :D

This pathil is one of the most popular dinner dishes originating from Thalassery, where a dough is made of rice flour and spread with a layer of fish masala made using ground coconut, over which fried fish is placed and finally a similar layer of rice flour dough is smeared with the fish masala and placed over the fried fish layer, the masala smeared side facing downwards. The sides of the pathil are pressed slightly to close the edges which might leave finger impression son the edges.

The process might seem tedious and may look like huge task, but when the work is divided, and done in advance, it's easier to assemble and prepare the final product. The rice need to be soaked and ground and made into a dough adding roce flour and set aside. Prepare the fish masala and fish fry and set aside and assemble them and steam them, when required for around 20 minutes each. The name puzhungapathil comes as the pathil (roti) is made using the steaming method (puzhungal) so we call it puzhungapathil, puzhungalarotti, meen vecha pathil, etc. The same pathil is made into a crescent shape and stuffed with the masala and fried fish and is called Meen ada. Some people like to make the masala like dry fry, I prefer the more moist version, and also in some versions, the fried fish is pulled apart and the flesh is added to the masala. No matter what fish you choose for the masala, adding prawns always takes the flavor of the masala to a next level. Puzhungapathil with a glass of Sulaimani (black tea) is a must. It always tastes the best the next morning..mmmm.. Yummmm!!

Here I have used kingfish and prawns. I am sure you will love this TRADITIONAL Malabar dinner! Without further a do, let's see how it's done!



Ingredients : (makes around 7-8 medium pathils)

For Pathil:

  • 3 cups ready made rice powder/ 2 cups Puzhungalari (par boiled rice) soaked in medium hot water for 4-5 hours
  • 1/2 box Shredded Coconut
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
  • 1/2 Onion, roughly chopped
  • Salt, as required

For Frying fish:

  • 100 gms Prawns, cleaned and deviened (marinated in turmeric, chilli powder and salt)
  • 250 gms King Fish slices (marinated in turmeric, chilli powder and salt)
  • Coconut oil, for frying
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves

For the masala/ filling:

  • 1/2 + 3 tbsp box Shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 1/2 Onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic, freshly pound 
  • 2 sprigs Curry leaves
  • 1 Tomato, chopped 
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmir red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 3 Green chillies, slit
  • Salt, as required

Instructions :

  1. You may prepare the pathil using two method - either by soaking the Puzhungalari in warm water for 4-5 hours and tightening the dough using rice powder or only using rice powder and adding water according to package and adding a mixture of ground paste that consists of coconut, fennel seeds, garam masala powder and onion and preparing a rice dough. Cover the bowl and set aside.
  2. To prepare the filling, first fry the king fish and prawns in coconut oil with curry leaves (3-4 minutes) and set aside.
  3. In an earthern pot or any pot of your choice, pour the residual coconut oil that was used for frying the fish.
  4. Add the sliced onion, curry leaves and add salt and saute until translucent .
  5. Next add in the pound ginger garlic paste, saute until raw smell disappears.
  6. Add in the chopped tomatoes, mix and place lid and allow to cook for 1-2 mins, until mushy.
  7. Next, add in the spices like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and coriander powder, sauté well.
  8. Add salt, if required and allow the ingredients to combine, you can know this when the oil starts separating from the masala.
  9. Now, add in the slit green chillies and mix.
  10. In a mixer grinder, add in the coconut and fennel seeds and grind to a coarse paste.
  11. Add water and salt as required, allow to come to a boil.
  12. Now add the fried fishes and allow to simmer on low for 2-3 minutes. Allow the masala to cool before filling the pathil.

  13. The dough that has been resting has to be made into balls of same quantity.
  14. On a banana leaf/ Aluminum foil sheet, rub a good amount of coconut oil and place a ball and spread the rice dough ball using your fingers or using the back of a flat lid. (oiled) and flatten well, not as thin thin as a roti 

  15. Onto the flattened rice dough, spread the masala and place the fried fish (kigh fish and 3-4 prawns) and similarly repeat the process for another piece of dough ball, but this time only spread the filling and don't place the fried fish.

  16. Now flip the flattened pathil with only the masala filling and slowly hovering it above the pathil with fried fish with the masala side facing down, slowly place one end of the pathil one the oathil with the fish and slowly slide the banana leaf off, and seal the edges using your finger impressions .

  17. Now to a pre boiling steamer, place the prepared pathil and allow to steam for 20- 25 minutes depending upon the size of the pathil.

  18. Once taken out, allow to cool, slice to desired sizes, and enjoy with a hot cup of sulamani (black tea).
 


Notes:

Make sure the filling isn't too dry or too watery.
The rice dough should be too hard, if it's hard, the dough will have cracks and if the dough is too loose, it will not hold its shape.
Prepare the filling in advance, so that the preparation becomes easier.


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. ♡♡♡♡

Chicken Reshmi Kebab


The new year is around the corner. What is your new year resolution? If you'd ask mine I'd say nothing. NOTHING at all. Do good, do better. After, all we have no idea if we are going to live this whole coming year. So go with the flow! Don't pressurize yourselves, take a deep breath and try being a better person than you were this year. You are going to be happy with the change. Be inspired and keep inspiring others. Try to spend more time with your parents and family. It's worth is more than money could ever buy. Speak Love, Do Love, Let Love. 😊💓

Coming back to the recipe, if you love kebabs and BBQ you are gonna love the fact you found this recipe. I personally think this is the best kebab recipe I came across. So succulent and juicy that these hot kebabs are going to get over in a blink of an eye. So watch out! hahaha (Keep some for yourself, or else you will regret it later, I did!) 🙍 


Hard and dry Kebabs are my pet peeves! I found this recipe from a group of sisters and it was the trending dish, so I knew I had to make it! I would have regretted if I hadn't tried it. You just can't enjoy your kebabs if they aren't tender and juicy. Kebabs are like the staple food in middle eastern cuisine and the origin is also stated to be from the middle east. Yet they are relished, cooked and enjoyed all over the world. There are many variants and styles kebabs are prepared in. For me its always sheesh kebab. I just love them. I am sure you will love them too.



Kebabs are so delicious yet the easiest to prepare; it isn't deep fried and so doesn't require a lot of oil. I have used a grill pan here, you may use a non-stick fry pan. I love those stripes on my kebabs and grilling on a grill pan makes it even more succulent. The coconut powder and cream are the secrets to a successful tummy-kush kebab. The tender Chicken breasts is a game changer, you get them in supermarkets, it plays a big role to make the chicken even juicier. If you can't find them, you may brine them for half an hour to 45 minutes. You can do this by soaking the chicken in a solution of 4 cups of warm water and 1/4 cup of salt and a couple of tablespoon of sugar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. This step isn't necessary but will help you attain juicy kebabs, you can totally omit it, it doesn't matter, it's just a tip of mine. I have been wanting to share this recipe since so long now. And finally, it is time to reveal the RECIPE OF THE JUCIEST KEBABS you are ever going to make!
Let's get started...


INGREDIENTS

  • 700 gm Tender Chicken Breasts
  • Salt (As Needed)
  • 4 Green Chilies
  • 1 Onion (Finely Chopped)
  • 5 gm Green Coriander leaves 
  • 35 gm Butter
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 small piece Ginger (Chopped)
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper Powder
  • ¼ tsp Red Chilli Flakes
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Powder
  • 1 2 tsp Cream
  • Cooking Oil (As Needed)

INSTRUCTIONS




  1. First of all, take a Blender, add chicken (after removing excessive water with paper towels), Butter, White Pepper Powder, Salt, Black Pepper Powder, Green Coriander, Onion, Coconut Powder, Cream, Red Chilli Flakes, Coriander Crushed, Garam Masala Powder, Cumin Powder, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chili. Now Blend these all ingredients with chicken. And Keep it in the fridge for 30 Minutes
  2. Apply the oil at the hands, make kababs from the marinated chicken
  3. Take a pan, add oil and fry the kababs lightly
  4. Take oven tray and keep these kababs in this tray now oven bake for 10 minutes at 180 °C or grill them on a grill pan for 6 minutes on one side and flip and let it get done for 4 minutes on a medium-low flame. Serve Hot with creamy hummus and khubz.

Recipe Adapted from sooperchef.

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Goan Recheado Fish Fry



Racheado means 'Stuffed' in Portuguese. Use this marinade to fry your fish, and you are going to stock up the marinade in your pantry. This spicy, sour and tangy masala is going to take your taste buds on a ride. The masala/stuffing can be used with any fish like the Mackerel, Pomfret, Prawns, Kingfish etc. 



I am using king fish in this recipe because I had fresh ones. And this recipe is the perfect one to go for a fry. The chilies and spices are soaked in white vinegar for a few minutes before you grind them to a thick paste. You will love how the spices and the tanginess come together. Also, try to marinate and keep for at least an hour or overnight, this will help to bring out the flavors. If you want it to be crispy, just before frying, coat it with semolina and flour.



Goan cuisine is one among my most desired options for dining in. If you haven't yet tried their food, you are missing out on some great experience. Moreover, if you love spicy food (like my mama), you will definitely love Goan food. 



The traditional Goan cuisine is majorly influenced by Portuguese and African recipes; that explains the name of the dish. This is spicy, crispy and hot shallow fried fish that can go along with steamed rice and veggies for lunch or along with rotis and curry for dinner. Perfect combo! 


I have no roots from Goa but definitely crave for their food every now and then. This might not be an authentic Goan recipe, but an amazing recipe. Try it, Tayst it and let me know how you like it.


INGREDIENTS

  • 4 King Fish rinsed
  • 15 Kashmiri Red Chilies
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 2.5 Tbsp White Vinegar or as required
  • 1 Garlic Bulb
  • 1 inch Ginger chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • a pinch Fenugreek seeds
  • 6 Cloves
  • 2 Marble sized Tamarind Balls soaked in 20 ml Hot Water
  • Salt
  • Turmeric
  • Semolina (Optional)
  • Flour (Optional)
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Soak all the spices, ginger, garlic, tamarind pulp and Kashmiri chilies except oil in vinegar.
  2. Add salt.
  3. Also, add turmeric powder and chilli powder.
  4. Combine all nicely and soak for 35-40 mins.
  5. Grind the mixture until soft and smooth. Add more vinegar if required but ensure the paste has to be thick so add vinegar accordingly. If the masala paste is thin then it would not stick to the fish.
  6. Coat the entire fish with this paste. Marinate the fish for at least 30 mins.
  7. Place oil in a shallow pan, once oil is quite hot, shallow fry the stuffed Kingfish. If you want it to be crispy coat the fish with semolina and/ flour. Fry until 3 - 4 minutes each side.
  8. Serve the Recheado kingfish hot with salad, lime wedges, rice, and curry.







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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