Walnut Burger

Burgers for me meant to be just the Boca Burger. But after exploring the web and cooking channels I found this yummy and very healthy burger which has become very common burger at my house. Its very simple to make and delicious. Of late I have tried a no. of burger's and am happy with so many choices for a vegetarian like me. Will post some of them in my next posts.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Walnut
1/2 Cup cooked Garbanzo beans(or 1 can)
1/2cup Mashed potato(I substituted for 1 egg)
1tsp Garam Masala
1/2tsp Chilli Powder(adjust to your taste)
salt to taste

1 Big burger bun
1 big Romane lettuce leaf
2 big slices of Tomato
1 slice of Red Onion

Method:
Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend it till its coarse/mashed well to make a patty. Now divide it into 4 parts and make it 4 balls and pat a little bit. If the patties are a little moist, then refrigerate for 30 mins. Bake it on a indoor/outdoor grill for about 4 mins on each side. You can place a cheese slice on top of the patty at the end and bake it for a 1 min/till the cheese melts a bit. Bake the Burger Buns for a min so it doesn't get soggy when the patty is placed.
To arrange:

Take the bottom part of the bun and put a lettuce leaf and tomato and the patty on it. 1 or 2 slices of tomato and cover it with the top bun.dress it with tomato ketchup and mayonnaise.

Indian Pav/ Dinner Rolls

Pav....at home??you all must be thinking why would u do it at home when u can get it in store for an affordable rate. I also thought the same when I saw this entry in DK's Blog. But looking at those amazing pictures and so good step-by-step explanation I was carried away to try this at home. I really wanted to see 'is it that easy?' I have never baked a bread at home so far. But believe me its that easy and taste's way better than the store bought. Mine was super soft and perfect. If u have a day which u wanna bake try this. You can refer the method and ingredients in DK's blog but for my future reference I shall have the method and recipe. I haven't changed anything in the recipe, since it was my first attempt in baking a dinner roll and I wouldn't do it either now.

Ingredients:

3 cups Bread flour ( or use all purpose flour) plus few more for dusting
1 packet/21/4tsp Dry active yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
1-1/4 cups milk
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
Method:

First warm the milk and add the butter and let it melt. Meanwhile take the yeast in a cup and add sugar and warm water and set aside for 10 mins so it rises. Now take a bowl and add the bread flour and salt and mix well. Combine the Milk and butter mixture slowly and then add it to the flour and mix well. It will be pretty sticky don't add any more flour to it. Now the flour the counter and put this sticky dough and start knead the dough, till the stickiness is gone. For about10-15 mins. Now grease a bowl and place this dough and cover it with a plastic wrap and let it rise double in volume.

Once its raised well take it out on a floured counter and roll into a square shape. Cut it into 12 equal parts and make a ball shaped with each piece. Place them on a baking sheet about11/2 inches apart. Let it raise again till they stick to each other. Pre heat the oven to 350*F and bake for about 25mins or till its golden in color. Let it cool for 10 mins before serving. We had this with Bhajji and it was awesome.

Thanks DK for this wonderful recipe. I was very excited it turned out great.

Note: Use Bread flour and dont replace it with APF. It makes a lot of difference.

Simple Salad

Here is a simple salad but very tasty.
Ingredients:

1 cup Lettuce roughly chopped
5-10 Grape/cherry Tomato cut into half
1tbsp chopped walnuts
5 Pineapple bits(from can)
1tbsp Cooked Garbanzo beans(or Canned)
1/4cup Green bell peppers(roughly chopped)
salt and pepper
1tbsp Olive Oil

Method:

Place a serving bowl and add lettuce, tomatoes, pineapple, walnuts, garbanzo beans, bell peppers, salt and pepper. Now add a spoon of olive oil and toss it. Serve chill.

Tips: You can add any dressing or vinaigrette .This is one simple version.

Strawberry & Banana Smoothie

Smoothie is one of the best drink to cool in the hot summer days.Smoothie mainly originated from Brazil.Its a very simple recipe as you blend everything together at one shot and its ready.

Ingredients:
1 Banana
4-5 Strawberries
1/2cup Apple juice
1 cup strawberry yogurt/Plain Yogurt
1tsp Honey/Sugar

Method:
Put all the ingredients in a blender/mixie and blend it into a smooth liquid.Pour it into a glass/cup and garnish with a strawberry and enjoy.


[Note: You can add ice cubes while blending or u can use frozen strawberries for a cold smoothie.Apple juice gives a nice sour taste to the drink but it can be substituted by grape juice or strawberry nectar.]

Veggie Hot Dogs

I was very fascinated to see Americans enjoy street food like we Indians love eating Chats on street corners.Being a Vegetarian i was just curious to know how it tastes so started my hunt for a veggie Hot dog and i found one recipe for it which i liked it and gave it a try.It was superb and i loved it.


Ingredients:

4 Hot dog buns

For rolls
2 large sized Potatoes
200gms Cottage cheese /paneer
10-12 Raisins
Fresh coriander leaves a few sprigs
1 medium sized Onion
3-4 Green chillies
2 Red chillies flakes/Paprika
1 tbsp+to deep-fry Oil
1 tsp1 tsp Garam masala powder
1 tsp All purpose Flour/Maida
Salt to taste
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Bread crumbs

To Serve
2 medium sized Onions
4 Green chillies
1 bunch Lettuce
2 tbsps Butter
4 tsps English mustard
4 tbsps Tomato ketchup

Method:

First Slit hot dog buns into half without cutting it into two and keep aside. Wash, boil, peel and mash potatoes,grate paneer. Soak raisins in warm water for fifteen to twenty minutes,drain and pat dry. Clean, wash and chop coriander leaves ,chop onion, green chillies. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a frying pan and sauté onion till translucent.Mix together potatoes, paneer, raisins, red chilli flakes, sautéed onion, green chillies, coriander leaves, garam masala powder and salt. Let cool and divide into four portions.
In another bowl mix refined flour and salt together and keep it aside.Shape potato mixture into cylindrical shaped croquettes. Roll croquettes in seasoned refined flour, dip in milk and roll in bread crumbs. Keep them in the refrigerator for an hour or more .

In a kadai heat sufficient oil and deep-fry croquettes till golden brown and drain onto an absorbent paper. Keep aside.


To serve: Mix Chopped onions,chopped green chillies, shred lettuce. Apply butter on the inside of the buns, apply mustard paste and place one spoonful of onion mixture. Spread tomato ketchup and arrange some shredded lettuce. Place a hot fried croquette, one in each bun and serve immediately.Decorate it with some Yellow Mustard.


[Note: If you dont want to deep fry Croquettes,it can be baked in 400 degree pre-heated oven for 15 mins too.If the criquettes are not refrigerated well it will break while frying/baking.]