Saturday, June 27, 2009

Cheese Ball Dip

The Cheese Ball Dip is a delicious and easy appetizer to make. Cheese Balls are good appetizers, if you are having people over for cocktails. It's easy to make, and tastes great.

Cheese Ball

INGREDIENTS

* 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
* 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
* 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 2 1/4 ounces thinly sliced cooked ham, chopped
* 2.25 ounce black olives, drained and chopped
* 1 cup chopped walnuts


Method of Preparation-

In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, salt, ham and olives. Form the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped walnuts until heavily coated. Wrap the ball in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Cheese ball Dip made with Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, herbs and spices are simply delicious snack...enjoy!.

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Saturday, June 6, 2009

Paneer Fritter

Paneer Fritter

Paneer Fritter is popular in India and the recipe is such that as if the Paneer is cooked with a western concept in Indian style. This is a very common Indian snack and is very easy and quick to make.

Paneer Fritter has an authentic, spicy Indian taste which is loved by all. A wonderful delicacy for the vegetarian eaters and non vegetarian eaters too.This hot snack is one of the most savored paneer recipes which is featured in most high tea parties in Indian homes. The awesome flavor of Spicy Paneer Fritter will tantalize your palate when served hot with tomato ketchup or a favorite Chutney (dip).

This paneer recipe has a taste similar to that of paneer pakora and the cooking method is also kind of similar.

Give it a try....Enjoy!!!

Ingredients

200 gms panner, crumbled
1 tsp chilli powder
2 large cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon cornflour
salt to taste
2 teaspoons tomato ketchup
Oil for deep frying
6 cloves
4 small cardamom
1 big cardamom
1/2 tsp onion paste
Pudina powder

For the topping :

5 tablespoons plain flour
Salt to taste

Method

1. Combine the crumbled paneer with chilli powder, garlic, tomato
ketchup, cornflour and salt and mix well.
2. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions.
3. Shape each portion into a 1.5″ long cylindrical roll. Keep these aside.
4. Make a batter, using plain flour and water and salt.
5. Dip these paneer rolls into the flour batter and then coat them
with the batter.
6. Deep fry the paneer fritters in hot oil, a few pieces at a time,
till they turn golden brown in color.
7. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

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Monday, June 1, 2009

Chilli Paneer



Paneer
(cottage cheese) is an integral part of Indian cooking recipes. Paneer is a versatile dairy product, it is used as desserts, snacks or for main course cooking. In India, it is known by various names like in Hindi - panir, Bengal - Cheena.

Chilli Paneer


Chilli Paneer is a spicy oriental dish that you will love for its spicy tangy flavour.

Ingredients

350 gms Paneer
2 tsp Salt
1 Egg
1/2 cup Corn Flour
1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 cups Coarsely Chopped Onions
2 tbsp Finely Chopped Green Chillies
1 tbsp Soya Sauce
2 tbsp Vinegar
Vegetable Oil for frying
Water


Method of Preparation


Cut the Paneer into small cubes. Mix together the cottage cheese, egg, corn flour, garlic, ginger, salt to taste and water to just coat the paneer pieces with the mixture. Heat oil in a pan and fry the paneer pieces caoted with mixture till golden in color. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a wok and stir fry the onions in it over high heat for half a minute. Add the green chillies, salt, soya sauce, vinegar and the fried paneer cubes. Mix well, and garnish the chilli paneer with finely cut spring onions and coriander.

Enjoy the recipe...you would yearn for it!!!

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