Sunday, 2 October 2011

Panner jeera sandwich

The name may sound a little weird - Panner and jeera with sandwhich? But its experimentation that has led to great results. The ingredients mentioned are simple and are always available at home. The dish is quick to make and thus, is appropriate when guests come over and you need something to serve quickly.

INGREDIENTS:
  • 2 bread slices
  • Cottage cheese(paneer) - grated - 2 tablespoon
  • Jeera (cumin seeds) - half a teaspoon
  • Tomatoes - chopped -  1 tablespoon
  • Onions - chopped - 1.5 tablespoon
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - a pinch
  • Refined oil - as needed
  • Salt - to taste

METHOD:
  • In a pan, heat the refined oil for 10 seconds.
  • Now, add the onions and cook only till they change color slightly.
  • Now add the tomatoes and cook.
  • After about  15 seconds, add the cottage cheese, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
  • Cook till the cottage cheese gets a slight yellow in color and then turn off the flame.
  • Put the mixture in the bread slices.
  • Now, either serve as they are or toast them in a sandwich maker and serve!

Chocolate and coconut mousse

Chocolate + Coconut = Wacko dish !
This dessert is delicious to the core and the best thing is, it needs no baking!

INGREDIENTS:

  • Milk - 2 cups
  • Coconut milk - 1.5 cups
  • Chocolate ( bar - semi dark chocolate)
  • Castor sugar - 1/2 cup
  • Whisked cream - 2 cups
METHOD:
  • In a pan, add the milk and bring to a boil.
  • After 10 seconds, add the coconut milk and chocolate.
  • Now add the sugar and stir continuously till it turns a little thick.
  • Switch off the gas.
  • Now, in a bowl, add the whisked cream.
  • Now add the chocolate-coconut mixture and give it a good stir.
  • Now, pout the mixture in dessert glasses or a glass bowl and  let it set in a freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Your chocolate and coconut mousse is ready to be dug in! :)