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Tomato Rocket Salad | Arugula Cherry Tomato Salad

May 3, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Fresh Tomato Rocket Salad with a flavorful vinaigrette makes an amazing lunch or dinner. Toasted peanuts added gives a perfect crunch to the salad.

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Salads are easy to whip and makes a guiltfree meal. I love to add my favorite ingredients and brings a balance in the taste. Salads always makes life easy. Easy to whip up the salad when the vinaigrette is ready and with some prep.

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Rocket Salad

Fresh Tomato Rocket Salad with a flavorful vinaigrette makes an amazing lunch or dinner. Toasted peanuts added gives a perfect crunch to the salad. It goes well in salads, pastas or even risottos.

Rocket leaves are rich in Vitamin C, A and K. It is good for building immunity and also a natural anti-oxidant.

Ingredients

Arugula - Use fresh moisture-free rocket leaves for the salad.

Cherry tomato - I am using a mix of red and yellow cherry tomatoes. You can use them whole or slice and use them.

Cucumber - Adding some fresh baby cucumber. They are perfect for the summer.

Onion - Onions give a balance in taste. Use red or white onions.

Peanuts - Peanuts give crunch to the salad and hence I suggest adding them. You can also more nuts or add pine nuts in place of peanuts.

The dressing

Olive oil - It's distinct and gives a perfect blend to the salad.

Maple syrup - gives a lovely pop and twist to the flavor and you may also replace maple syrup with honey.

Lemon juice - Fresh lemon juice is a must for the citrus punch in the vinaigrette.

Black pepper powder and Salt - Give a balance in taste to the vinaigrette. You can also add in some garlic powder for more flavor.

FAQ's

Can I make the salad ahead of time?
I suggest making the dressing up to 5 days in advance and store in the refrigerator. Before serving you may add the ingredients and toss with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.

How to make arugula salad with cherry tomatoes

1. In a bowl add the Ingredients for Salad dressing. I am using Olive oil. Maple syrup, Lemon juice, Black pepper powder, and Salt. Whisk everything well until combined and set aside.

2. In another large bowl add rocket leaves, Chopped cucumber, sliced cherry tomato, and sliced onion. Next, add some crushed peanuts. combine and mix add the ingredients together.

3. Next, add the prepared salad dressing over the salad and combine or shake until the dressing coats all the ingredients.

Rocket leaves cherry tomato salad is now ready. Serve immediately.

Tips & Variations

Always mix the dressing with the salad just before serving. The vinaigrette has citrus ingredients and hence it is not wise to keep them waiting.
You may add in more nuts for the crunch. You can add almonds and pistachios as well.
Always use clean and dry moisture free rocket leaves for the salad. This helps in keeping the salad fresh and delicious.
You can also add in more peppers for more crunch or if you like more spice quotient in the salad.

Serving Suggestions

Salad goes well with some warm soup or with some garlic bread and pizza. You can also serve them as a side with some grilled protein like Tandoori Chicken or Paneer cauliflower patties.

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Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms

April 25, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly 3 Comments

Air fryer stuffed mushrooms are a perfect party appetizer. They are cheesy melt in the mouth with a luscious cheese filling and air fried until crisp and golden.

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Bite sized snacks are almost everyone's favorite. They are so handy and perfect for kids too. I love making simple snacks and these yummy stuffed mushrooms perfectly conquer their place. All you need is just 20 mins to make this yummy goodness. And I bet you cannot stop with just one. They are too good to make and enjoy with the family.

Olive Garden Stuffed Mushrooms are very popular. almost everyone loves them and the best thing is they are easy to make in home and we get the exact replica. Additionally, we can customize them to suit our tastes. The olive garden restaurant uses different types of cheese for its filling. They are creamy and a bite of heaven.

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Stuffed mushrooms air fryer

Easy egg free and gluten free airfryer stuffed mushrooms. a perfect dish for your potlucks or kitty parties. Minimal ingredients and you get the snack ready in just 15 mins.

For low carb stuffed mushrooms, you can just skip adding the breadcrumbs. Also, make a perfect keto snack.

Ingredients

Mushrooms - Use button mushrooms, Cremini mushrooms, or portobello mushrooms. Select the mushrooms that are medium to large. They are perfect to stuff with the filling.
Cheese - Use can use grated mozzarella or cheddar for the filling.
Breadcrumbs- Gives a porous texture to the filling
Bell pepper- Blends very well with the cheese when baked.
Spice powders - I am using garlic powder and black pepper powder along with the required salt. Just the basic but work like wonders.
Red chili flakes - This is optional but highly recommend adding. Makes a lovely difference in the taste.
Garnish - You may also garnish the stuffed mushrooms with more cilantro or parsley and serve

How to Clean Mushrooms

Mushrooms act like a sponge and absorb water and hence I do not recommend soaking and washing in water for a longer time.

You can wash it in water real quick and pat it dry completely without any moisture with a kitchen towel. Or you can skip washing in water and remove the dirt with kitchen towels.

FAQ's

How long to cook stuffed mushrooms
stuffed mushrooms cook time may vary for different air fryers based on the brands and the types of mushrooms. Usually, it takes 6-8 mins at 180 deg c or 356 F for the cheese to melt and to get a golden crust. You may set the time to 6 mins and air fry for another 2 mins if needed
What are the best mushrooms for stuffing
Use button mushrooms, Cremini mushrooms, or portobello mushrooms. These three are good also select the mushrooms that are medium to large in size. They are perfect to stuff with the filling.
Can we make air fryer stuffed mushrooms vegan ?
For the Vegan version I suggest using vegan cheese and vegan breadcrumbs.

How to make stuffed mushrooms in air fryer

Prepare the Cheese Stuffing

1.In a mixing bowl add grated cheese.

2. To this add garlic powder, black pepper powder, and the required Salt.

3. Add the bread crumbs, Finely chopped bell peppers, and Cilantro. Also, add red chili flakes.

4. Combine everything. The stuffing is now ready.

Prep the Mushroom:

5. You may use cremini mushrooms or button mushrooms. Wash the mushrooms and immediately pat them dry with paper towels to remove the moisture. Or just wipe the mushrooms with kitchen tissues to remove the dirt particles. Mushrooms absorb water so never leave them in water for a longer time. If washing them pat them dry immediately.

6. Apply little pressure and remove the stalk of the mushrooms. Press the edges gently to widen them a little so that the mushroom cavities are wide enough for the stuffings. Continue the same process for all the mushrooms.

Stuff the Mushroom

7. Stuff the mushroom generously with the prepared filling. Don't worry even if you overstuff the mushroom. The cheese melts down so the filling gets perfect even if you overstuff.

Air fry the stuffed Mushrooms:

8. Preheat the air fryer to 392 F (200 deg C) for 5 mins. Now brush the basket with little oil or use a spray. Arrange the mushrooms in the air fryer baskets.

9. Air fry the patties at 356 F (180 deg C) for 6-8 mins or until the cheese melts and turns golden.

10. Cheesy stuffed mushrooms are now ready.

Tips & Variations

You may also top the mushrooms with extra cheese.
You can also use more herbs for flavor.
For a non-veg version, you may also try a crab filling.
Cream cheese stuffing is also popular equally.
you can also add cheddar and parmesan together to the cheese stuffing.
As the mushrooms absorb water, we usually wipe them to remove the dirt and dust particles. Even if you wash pat them dry thoroughly without any moisture.
Gently widen the mushroom caps so that you may add in more stuffing.
These air fryer stuffed mushrooms vegetarian version is easily customizable. You can add your favorite ingredients to the stuffings
Air fryer mushroom caps go well with any spicy dip or just by themselves.

Storing Suggestions

Do not recommend storing the stuffed mushrooms after they are air fried. They get soggy the longer they sit.

Instead, you can clean and prep the mushroom by removing the stem and widening the cap. Also, you can prepare the filling and put them in separate freezer bags, and store them.

Just before serving, you can stuff the mushrooms, air fry them quickly and serve hot.

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Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Tacos

April 24, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly 3 Comments

Chicken Fajita Tacos is a super delicious and flavorful Mexican delicacy. We cook the chicken breasts to perfection with fajita seasonings in the Instant Pot or air fryer. The fajitas are then served in the taco shells.

Making the chicken fajitas at home is never this easy. With a little prep, you get a king-size dinner in less than 30 mins. So here is the entire process in 4 easy steps.

Make the fajitas seasonings.

Prep the chicken, peppers, and onion.

Dump and cook in the Instant Pot.

Arrange and serve the fajitas.

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Chicken Fajitas

A key to a good fajita is the perfect spice blend. Chicken fajita is a hands down simple Mexican entree that gets done in just 30 mins. Strips of meat, bell peppers, and onion are tossed with the fajita seasoning and cooked to perfection. We serve the fajitas in taco shells or in corn or flour tortillas.

Instant Pot Chicken Fajita is even simpler. Just all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and your fajitas are ready in no time. For a crispy chicken, you can broil the chicken in the air fryer or oven.

However, in the Instant Pot fajitas are tenderly soft, and juicy. You might have some leftover liquid after cooking the fajitas. It goes well with rice. Mix cooked jasmine rice with the chicken liquid for a tasty Mexican-inspired meal.

How to cut the chicken for fajitas

I usually get the chicken breasts and then slice them into thin strips. If you are working with a whole chicken you can use the fleshy breast pieces. Cut them and slice them into strips.

Cutting the chicken strips of uniform length and thickness is another key for juicy and evenly cooked fajitas.

Fajita Seasoning

Homemade seasonings are always the best we can adjust the spice levels as per our family flavor profile. This is economical plus more flavorful indeed. so here is the list of ingredients I use in my spice blend.

Chili powder

Coriander powder

Garlic powder

Cayenne

Dried oregano

Cumin powder

Black pepper powder

Salt

The seasoning goes well with any chicken dish and can be made ahead and stored. It stays fresh for a month. you can double or triple the ingredients and make a good big batch for later use as well.

Ingredients:

Fajitas Seasoning - I am using my homemade fajitas seasonings.

Onion - Use red or white onion.

Bellpepper - Slice the bell peppers lengthwise too. You can remove the seeds if you prefer. Use red, yellow, and green peppers for a pop of color in the fajitas.

Chicken - chicken breast pieces go well. Slice them lengthwise and use.

Oil - Use any cooking oil.

How to make Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Tacos

Prepare the fajita seasoning

1.In a mixing bowl add all the spice powders mentioned under the fajitas seasonings.

2. Combine the spice powders and then add 2 teaspoon of cooking oil. combine and set aside.

Chicken Fajitas in Instant Pot

3. In the Instant pot add 1 lb of thinly sliced chicken breasts.

4. To this add 1 sliced onion. Also add 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, and 1 green bell pepper. Slice the peppers thinly as well.

5. Add the prepared fajita seasoning on top.

6. Combine everything.

7. Add in ¼ cup of water.

8. Combine everything and deglaze the Instant Pot and finally drizzle in 1 tablespoon of Lemon juice.

9. Close the Instant Pot and set 5 min in high pressure. Turn the pressure knob to the sealing position. Once the time is up, do a quick release and open the Instant Pot. The fajitas as cooked beautifully soft and tender.

Arrange and serve the Fajitas

10. I served the fajitas in a taco shell lined with lettuce.

11. Top the chicken fajitas on top of the lettuce. Drizzle in some sour cream and serve.

How to serve

The options to customize and serve the fajitas are numerous.It goes well along with Tacos, Nachos, Tortillas, Enchiladas ,Quessadillas, Burritos, and more.

Tacos:

If serving with tacos you can serve them along with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Nachos:

Serve them along with nachos or any other chips. Top with more cheese and garnish with herbs and chili flakes.

Burrito

Stuff the fajitas in warm tortillas and roll them along with some Mexican rice and condiments as you prefer and enjoy.

Enchiladas

Arrange the tortillas, and fajitas in a baking tray and top them with enchiladas sauce and more cheese. bake for 15 mins or until the cheese melts and serve immediately.

Quesadillas:

Toast the tortillas and then add in a generous scoop of the fajitas and more cheese. fold and toast the tortillas and then slice and serve.

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Mushroom Patties in Airfryer

April 19, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly 2 Comments

Healthy and flavor-packed Mushroom Patties in air fryer or stovetop, a perfect low-carb appetizer. Goes well as a patty in a burger or with some salad and bread. Makes a quick 30 mins meal.

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Mushroom patties are a super easy and quick snack. They get cooked easily in the air fryer as well as stop top. Goes well as a snack or you may also use them in the burgers.

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Mushroom patties vegan

A quick and easy patty made with mushroom and potato. They are perfect and hold their shape very well. It is easily customizable for a low carb or a keto diet as well. I am using vegan bread crumbs for binding the patties. For Keto or Low carb version, you may use nuts powder. They work well and I have tried them as well. Air fryer mushroom patties come very well with less oil.

Ingredients

Mushroom - I am using Button Mushrooms for the patties. You may also try cremini mushrooms took. Wash and pat dry the mushroom to remove the dirt particles and moisture and then use.

Potato - Use boiled and mashed potato. You can cook them on the stovetop or in Instant Pot.

Onion - use red or white onions.

Ginger- Adds a yummy flavor to the dish.

Spice Powders - Just the basic spice powders. I am using red chili powder, Garam Masala, Turmeric powder, and salt for taste.

Cilantro - Adds flavor to the patties.

Bread Crumbs - Gives a nice crunch to the patties and it helps in holding the shape of the patties.

Corn flour - Helps in binding the patties. Add 1 tablespoon more if needed.

Cooking oil - Use as needed to brush the patties if cooking in an airfryer. Or if cooking in a skillet use 2 tablespoon of oil.

FAQ's

How to make this recipe keto?

It is so easy. juts replace the breadcrumbs with nuts powder or Almond flour.

How to prevent my patties from falling apart?

Combine the ingredients evenly and shape the patties firmly. Place them in the refrigeration for 30 mins and then cook. This prevents the patties from falling apart. Make sure you add the exact measure of breadcrumbs and cornflour. If you find the mixture moist you may add in more breadcrumbs too.

How to make Mushroom Patties

Shape the Mushroom Patties

1.Heat a skillet with 1 teaspoon of oil. Once it's hot add in the crushed ginger saute for a min until the raw smell leaves. Next, add in the onions and cook till they are soft and pink.

2. Add in the sliced Mushrooms. The Mushrooms will leave the water and begin to cook. Cook for 2 -3 mins in medium flame. The mushrooms are now cooked.

3. Add the boiled and mashed potatoes. Combine everything and cook for a min.

4. Add in Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Turmeric powder, and the required salt.

5. Combine and cook for a min. Now the filling is ready. Add in finely chopped cilantro and switch off the stove and transfer to a mixing bowl. Let it cool down to a bit.

6. Next, add the Bread crumbs and cornflour. Combine everything.

7. Divide the prepared filling into 5-6 equal portions. Apply little oil to your palms and then take 1 portion and shape the patties. Refrigerate the patties for 30 mins. You can store up to 24 hours as well.

Mushroom Patties in stovetop

8. Heat a skillet with 2 tablespoon of oil Let it heat up to medium-high heat. Place the patties and cook for 2-3 min on one side and then flip and cook on the other side for another 2 mins. Let the patties cook till crisp and golden on both sides.

9. Mushroom burger patty are ready on the stovetop. Remove from the skillet and place them in the paper tissue to absorb excess oil if any.

Mushroom Patties in air fryer

10. Preheat the air fryer to 392 F (200 deg C) for 5 mins. Now brush the basket with little oil or use a spray. Place the patties in the basket. Air fry the patties at 356 F (180 deg C) for 12 mins.

11. After 6 mins flip the mushroom patties and brush with oil and then air fry. Delicious and crispy air fryer mushroom burger patties are ready.

Tips & Variations

If you feel the patties are still not holding the shape you can add more breadcrumbs.
Always put the patties in the refrigerator. It helps in keeping them firm for a longer time.
You can also add in more veggies like corn, carrot, and beans if you prefer.
Mushroom patties freeze very well. You can do it as a part of your meal prep and fry the patties as and when needed.
For a low carb mushroom burger, you may warp the patties in lettuce and serve them.

How to serve Mushroom Patty

You can serve them as an appetizer, lunch, or very well convert them into a burger.

Appetizer: If serving as a snack or appetizer you can serve them along with any dipping sauce. It goes well with Cilantro Chutney, Mayonaise, Sour cream, or even avocado cilantro sauce.

Lunch: For lunch, we can serve them alongside some salad. Or you can use some veggie sticks. Carrot, Cucumber goes perfect.

Burger: If making them for burgers you can shape them as wide patties. Stuff them between a burger bun along with lettuce, onions, tomato, and cheese if you prefer.

Storing Options

Always store the leftovers in the fridge for longer shelf life.

If I am going to finish off the patties within a week. I just shape the patties. Freeze them in a tray for 30 mins. Remove the patties from the tray and then place each patty between layers of parchment paper. Store them in air-tight containers or ziplock bags.

If storing for a longer time. I prefer freezing the patty. Cook the patties in the air fryer for 5 mins. or in a skillet for 2 mins o each side. and then let them cool completely. Then store them in layers of parchment paper in zip locks or air tight containers as before.

Just before using them, you may thaw the patties for 30 mins and then cook and enjoy.

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Classic French Toast with Egg and Milk

April 13, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly 19 Comments

Classic French toast with Egg and Milk is a versatile and indulgent dish that can be tailored to suit a variety of tastes and dietary preferences. Its simple preparation makes it accessible for any home cook, while the endless options for toppings and variations.

Classic French Toast with Egg and Milk topped with berries.

French toast is one of my lazy day breakfast recipes. It can be prepared easily with just eggs, milk and bread. For healthier version honey can be used as a sweetener. For eggless version of French toast we can use custard powder instead of egg will share the eggless version soon.

Perfect for a lazy morning with some milk and fruits. Now let’s see how to prepare French toast.

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About Classic French Toast

French toast, known as "pain perdu" in French, is a beloved breakfast or brunch dish enjoyed around the world. This classic comfort food is made by soaking slices of bread in a mixture of beaten eggs and milk, then frying them until golden brown. The result is a deliciously crispy exterior with a soft, custardy interio.

Ingredients

Bread - You can use white bread or wheat bread. Use brioche bread for a rich toast.

Eggs - Use eggs at room temperature.

Milk - Use whole milk. You can also use half and half or heavy cream for a richer version.

Vanilla extract - I prefer pure vanilla extract. You can also use cinnamon powder instead of vanilla extract.

Sugar - Use sugar or any other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup too.

How to make French Toast

1.In a mixing bowl, break open two eggs.

2. Add in Vanilla extract. You can also add cardamom powder or cinnamon powder.

3. To this add in ¼ cup milk.

4. Next, add sugar or honey. Beat well so that everything is evenly mixed and the egg mixture is fluffy.

Add required sugar to egg custard and beat well.

5. Dip the bread in the prepared egg mixture such that it is evenly coated on both sides.

6. Heat a skillet and toast the bread slices on both sides such that it is golden and cooked on both sides. Serve hot.

Classic French Toast is ready. Serve with a drizzle of honey or Maple syrup

Tips & Variations

Always beat the eggs well & fluffy while preparing the egg custard.
Do not let the eggs sit in the egg custard for too long. It turns the bread soggy. Dip well on both the sides and remove immediately.
Top the french toast with powdered sugar, maple syrup or with any fresh fruits and serve.
Stuffed French Toast: Make a sandwich with sweet fillings, such as cream cheese and fresh fruit, before soaking and frying.
Savory French Toast: Skip the sugar and vanilla in the batter and add herbs and spices for a savory twist. Serve with toppings like avocado, bacon, and tomatoes.

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Classic French Toast with Egg and Milk

French toast is one of my lazy day breakfast recipes. It can be prepared easily with just eggs, milk and bread.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: International

Servings:

Calories: 106kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, break open two eggs.
Add in Vanilla extract. You can also add cardamom powder or cinnamon powder.
To this add in milk.
Next, add sugar or honey. Beat well so that everything is evenly mixed and the egg mixture is fluffy.
Dip the bread in the prepared egg mixture such that it is evenly coated on both sides.
Heat a skillet and toast the bread slices on both sides such that it is golden and evenly cooked on both sides. Serve hot.

Notes

· Tastes good when served with honey or Maple Syrup.
· You can replace Cardamom powder with Vanilla Essence or Cinnamon Powder.

Nutrition

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Vegan Pancakes | Easy Fluffy Pancakes

April 11, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly 2 Comments

Fluffy vegan pancakes are so soft, light, and made with simple pantry ingredients. makes a quick kid's friendly breakfast.

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This quick and easy pancake makes a light, fluffy, extra delicious, easy-to-make breakfast pancakes in just 10 mins. It is dairy free and egg free too. You can easily customize them to Gluten free too by replacing them with gluten free flour.

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Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

Fluffy Vegan Pancakes is an easy kid friendly breakfast. All it needs is the basic pantry ingredients. Make sure you beat the batter lightly and do not over mix for a soft and fluffy pancake.

Ingredients

Almond Milk - I am preparing the vegan version of the pancakes so I went ahead with Almond milk. You can also use coconut milk.

Lemon Juice - We use lemon juice to curdle the almond milk and prepare the buttermilk. Instead of lemon juice, you can also use apple cider vinegar.

All-purpose flour- I am using white flour for the pancakes.

Baking powder - It is the baking powder that helps in achieving the fluffy texture of the pancakes. So make sure you add the mentioned quantity.

Salt - A pinch of salt added enhances the taste of the pancakes.

Oil - Adding melted coconut oil works well for the recipe. You can also use melted vegan butter if you prefer.

Maple syrup - Added for the mild sweetness.

Vanilla extract - Use pure vanilla extract.

FAQ's

How to make fluffy pancakes with pancake mix?
Pancake mix usually has the cooking instructions in the box itself. You can follow the recipe as per the instructions and mix the dry and wet ingredients together and prepare the pancake.
How to serve pancake?
Serve with a generous drizzle of maple syrup or honey along with fresh fruits.

How to make Vegan pancakes

1.In a measuring cup add the Almond milk or any other vegan milk. To this add in the apple cider vinegar or Lemon Juice. Combine and let it rest for 5 mins. The milk will curdle by this time and you will get the buttermilk.

2. Next add oil or vegan butter( whichever you are using).

3. And then add in the maple syrup.

4. Add in pure vanilla extract.

5. Whisk everything togther for a homogenous mixture and set aside.

6. In another mixing bowl sift in the all-purpose flour. To this, add the baking powder and salt. Whisk everything together.

7. Next, add the wet ingredients slowly in batches. Combine into a smooth batter. It's okay even if there are a few lumps.

8. Heat a skillet or griddle. When it is on medium heat brush it with little oil or vegan butter. Pour about ¼ cup of the batter over the skillet for 1 pancake. Slowly you see the bubbles on top of the pancake. Wait for 1 -2 mins until the bubbles pop up.

9. Flip and cook the other side for another 1 mins and remove from the skillet.

10. Delicious Vegan pancake is now ready. Serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

You may replace Maple syrup with honey or any other sweeteners you prefer.
Never let the batter rest for a longer time Try to prepare the pancakes immediately.
The longer waiting time might turn the batter sour or you may not ever achieve the fluffy texture.

How to freeze pancake?

Pancakes are easy to freeze. Let the pancake cool down completely and then place them on parchment paper and freeze for 30 mins. After 30 mins you can divide them into portions and freeze them in zip lock bags are in any freezer container. Placing a parchment paper in between the pancakes helps in easily handling the pancakes without sticking to each other.

You can reheat the pancakes in a microwave or just heat them in a skillet. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey as you prefer.

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Berry Banana Smoothie Bowl

April 10, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly 2 Comments

Banana berry smoothie bowl is a colorful and delicious way to start the day. it is so easy to put togther with the frozen berries and banana.

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Smoothies bowls are always fun. I love adding frozen fruits and berries to my smoothie bowl. It is an easy hassle-free 10 mins breakfast. Added bonus they are kids friendly. The bowls are colorful and it's easy to feed the kids. The Strawberry blueberry banana smoothie bowl is so colorful and prepared with fresh seasonal fruits.

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What is a Smoothie Bowl?

Smoothie bowl is a thicker version of the smoothie. It is scoopable and has thick chunks of fruits, yogurt, or milk along with seeds and nuts. The toppings and the ingredients options are endless for this one.

Ingredients

Strawberry blueberry banana smoothie bowl

Frozen berries - Always use frozen fruits in smoothies. This gives you a creamy smoothie without any cream added. I am using blueberry and strawberry for the smoothie bowl. You may use other berries as well.

Banana - I am using fresh bananas. Use frozen if you have them.

Milk - Use any Vegan milk. Or if you prefer dairy, you can use dairy milk too.

Desiccated coconut - Adds a lovely texture to the smoothies.

Rose petals - This is totally optional. This adds a beautiful pink hue to the smoothie.

Nuts - Adds more nutrients to the smoothie bowl.

Chia Seeds - Again added for the same reason. Increase the healthy quotient of the bowl.

How to make a thick smoothie bowl

The characteristics of a smoothie bowl are thick and scoopable. Here is how to get a perfect smoothie bowl.

Keep the liquid quality to little or almost no liquid. I prefer adding coconut milk or Almond milk to the dairy in my smoothie bowl. They work great for any smoothie bowl.
Use frozen fruits. Frozen berries and frozen banana works great in this recipe.
Use a high-speed blender and blend the smoothie to a creamy consistency.
You can also add protein powder and Chia seeds for more thickness.

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

The options are endless is all I would say. Feel free to use your own creativity. Let me suggest you few options as well. I always prefer my smoothie bowls colorful so I prefer fresh berries and granola with any seeds or nuts.

Fresh berries like strawberry, Blueberry, Raspberry

Nut Butter - Almond butter and Peanut butter works well

Hemp seeds

Chia Seeds

Sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds

Coconut chips or desiccated coconut

Chocolate chips

Flax seeds

Granola

How to make berry banana Smoothie bowl

1.To make a Strawberry blueberry banana smoothie bowl, In a blender add the frozen strawberry, blueberry, and Banana.

2. Next add in the desiccated coconut, almond milk, Almonds, and Rose petals ( if using ). You can also add in the sweeteners if using at this time.

3. Blend everything into a creamy smoothie.

3. Transfer the blended smoothie to a serving bowl and top them with fresh fruits and nuts as you prefer. Berry banana smoothie bowl is now ready.

Tips & Variations

Thick smoothie bowl - Traditional smoothie bowl is thick. But you can customize them as you prefer. Make it thicker, thinner, or even in a pourable consistency.

Acai Smoothie bowl - You can also add in some acai berries additionally and make them acai smoothie bowls. If you have no access to acai berries, these days acai powder packets are available online, you can very well use them.

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Air Fryer Tandoori Chicken

April 6, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly 1 Comment

Air fryer Tandoori Chicken is a juicy delicious chicken appetizer. Chicken drumsticks are marinated in a range of spice powders and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.

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The best thing about the tandoori chicken made in the air fryer is they are juicy, the chicken is cooked perfectly, crispy and they require very less oil. This is one of the best keto chicken or even a low carb chicken.

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What is Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken ( pronounced as tuhn·doo·ree) is a popular chicken dish. It is prepared by marinating the chicken in yogurt and spices and then cooked to perfection. It is cooked in the traditional tandoor oven. The dish has its origin in the Indian subcontinent and is very popular now.

We get the name Tandoori Chicken from the name of the tandoor grill that we use for cooking. It is like a cylinder and the chicken is grill cooked. This is the traditional way of cooking tandoori chicken. Tandoori chicken also has a bright red color.

In restaurants, they usually add red food color for appearance. I am using Kashmiri red chili powder for the bright red color and I am satisfied with that. You can use the same or preferably any organic edible food grade color. Or just skip it if you do not prefer.

Ingredients:

Chicken - Use chicken drumstick pieces. These pieces are best suited for tandoori chicken. However, you may also use any chicken pieces with bones. Draw slits in the chicken and then use. This helps the masala gets deeper inside the chicken making it juicier.

Yogurt - Use thick greek yogurt for a more creamy marinade.

Ginger garlic paste- Ginger and garlic add a lot of flavor to the chicken.

Spice powders- Using a variety of spice powders and I have given the quantity in the recipe card below.

Dried fenugreek leaves - These add flavor to the chicken and they are available in all Indian groceries. You can skip it if you are not able to source.

Oil - You can use any edible cooking oil. I used peanut oil. Oil helps in binding the marinade together.

FAQ's

How long should you marinate the chicken?

The best time is 8 hours and not more than 12 hours. If you are pressed out of time try to leave the chicken with, marination for 30 mins. The reason behind this marination time is that the yogurt in the marinade tenderizes the meat, this, in turn, results in a juicy chicken. The chicken is beautifully cooked as they fall apart from the bones.

How do I get the char marks on my chicken?

To get the beautiful char marks on the chicken, brush the chicken with little oil and then air fry for another 2 mins.

How long to air fry tandoori chicken?

We usually air fry the chicken at 400 Deg c for 14 mins. Shake once halfway. You can cook for another 1 min for a crispy chicken. However the time may differ for different brands of air fryer.

How to make tandoori chicken in air fryer

1.In a mixing bowl add the thick yogurt.

2. Next, add in all the spice powder and ginger garlic paste.

3. Also, add 1 tablespoon of oil.

4. Combine everything and prepare the marinade.

5. Now take the chicken drumsticks. Draw slits. Apply the prepared marinade generously over the chicken and let it marinate overnight or for at least 1 hour.

6. Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins. Spray the basket with oil or brush with some oil. And, then arrange the marinated chicken in the air fryer baskets. Brush in oil over the marinated chicken.

7. Airfry them at 200 Deg C (392 F) for 14 mins. Shake the chicken once halfway and then air fry. If you need more of a char you may air fry for another 2 mins. Once the chicken is cooked insert a digital thermometer to the thickest part and make sure it is 165 F.

The chicken is perfectly cooked and the delicious air fryer Tandoori Chicken is now ready.

Tips & Variations

Depending on your air fryer brand and size the cooking time may vary a little. You will need to understand your air fryer and set the time accordingly.
Always Preheat the air fryer and then start cooking. This is to set a uniform cooking temperature throughout the air fryer for even cooking.
Brush the air fryer basket with oil or use a cooking spray and then start cooking.
Shake the air fryer basket once halfway as the chicken gets cooked.
The excess fat from the chicken might drip down in the basket. So make sure you clean the basket well and dry it completely to remove any odor if any.

How to serve

In restaurants, they serve Tandoori chicken with Cilantro Mint chutney and with Mayonnaise. You can serve them with both or any one of the above with some pickled onions, Lemon wedges too.

Storing Suggestion

Store the leftover tandoori chicken in zip lock bags or in air-tight containers. They stay for 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the stovetop or microwave or in the air fryer at 180 deg C for 2 mins and then serve.

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Stuffed Brinjal Fry | Gutti Vankaya Fry

April 1, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Gutti Vankaya fry or Stuffed Brinjal Fry is a traditional andra style eggplant dish. It has a special spice blend stuffed into the brinjals.

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Stuffed Brinjal Fry / Gutti Vankaya fry is an awesome recipe from Andhra and Telangana regions. The dish has a rich blend of Masala and the masala stuffed in brinjal takes the fry to another Level. It can go well with steamed Rice or with Roti also. Do try and enjoy your meal.

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Gutti Vankaya

Gutti Vankaya is a very popular dish from Andhra cuisine. In Telugu, Gutti means 'stuffed' and vankaya means ''Eggplant or Brinjal. Gutti vankaya simply translates to Stuffed Brinjal. Usually, with these stuffed brinjals both fry ( dry version) and curry ( gravy) are prepared. The specialty of the dish is the traditional hand pounded fresh masala. The masala is stuffed inside brinjal and then cooked to perfection.

If you ever visit Andra or Telegana Gutti Vankaya is kura is a dish that is not to be missed.

Ingredients

Eggplant - Use mini or small eggplants or brinjal. These are perfect for stuffing and they get cooked easily.

Peanuts - One of the main ingredients for the stuffing. Use roasted peanuts. Or you may start by roasting the peanuts.

Coconut - You can use either fresh or dried coconut.

Cumin and Sesame seeds - use white or black sesame seeds. They are toasted and they give a nutty flavor.

Curry leaves - Gives a nice aroma.

Roasted gram dal - Adds a perfect balance and blends the stuffing.

Tamarind - Added for the extra tang.

Spice powders - We use chili powder and coriander powder. You may also use whole chili and coriander dry roast and then blend along with the other ingredients.

How to cut brinjal for Gutti Vankaya Kura dry

For this recipe especially you can either use the brinjal with its green part or without. Traditionally the green part is kept as such and cooked.
Cut the brinjal in an x shape from the bottom keeping the stalk of the eggplants intact. This is for keeping the prepared stuffing inside the brinjal without falling apart.

How to make stuffed brinjal curry dry

In a Skillet /Pan dry roast the Peanut. Once, it’s roasted add in grated Coconut. Roast in a medium flame until it's slightly golden.

Next add in Cumin Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Curry Leaves, Roasted Channa Dal, and Tamarind. Roast until aromatic. Switch off the flame and let everything cool down.

In a blender add in the roasted ingredients and then add in Chilli powder, Coriander Powder. Add water only if required at max ¼ cup. don't add more water.

Blend everything to a semi coarse paste.

Wash the brinjals. Chop off the head part of the brinjal, this is optional. Invert the brinjal and then cut in such a way the top part of the brinjal is still intact as shown in the image. Stuff the brinjal with the ground masala for all the brinjals.

In a Skillet add in oil and shallow fry the brinjal. Do not invert or overmix it quite often as the stuffing may come out. Shallow fry it till the brinjal is completely cooked.

Carry out the entire process in low flame as the brinjal might get burnt in high flame. Andhra-style stuffed brinjal is ready to be served.

Serve hot with steamed Rice or Roti. Gutti Vankaya dry is a perfect lunch side dish for my weekends. We love it with rice.

Tips

Traditionally small brinjals are used for this recipe. They tend to cook easily and are perfect for the stuffing.
Always pick equal-sized brinjal. This helps in cooking them uniformly.
Saute the brinjals gently without breaking them and cook. You can also cover and cook them.
We can also make the stuffing well in advance before 4 or 5 days and use them.
Mix the leftover stuffing with rice and ghee. It makes a yummy variety of rice.
Brinjal chops recipe is another famous dry version of eggplant. kathirikai chops goes well with curd rice.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the stuffed eggplants with plain rice or roti.

Storing Suggestions

The masala stays good and fresh in the fridge for 5 days. you can prepare them in advance during the meal prep and cook them during the weekday. It saves a lot of time.

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Note: This post is originally from 2016. I have updated with a new Recipe card, Pictures and video now.

Chicken lollipop | Air fryer Chicken Lollipop

March 30, 2022 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Chicken Lollipop is a popular Indo-Chinese appetizer. It is a frenched chicken winglet where the meat portion in the legs is cut loosely from the bones and then pushed towards the end where it resembles a lollipop and hence the name.

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Juicy Chicken Lollipops are a very popular Indo-Chinese delicacy. It is a common and most ordered food from restaurants. Juicy chicken is coated with sauces and cooked to perfection.

Usually, lollipops are deep-fried in oil in restaurants. I tried a perfectly guilt-free version, the air fryer version.

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Ingredients

Chicken Lollipops - This is usually the leg piece of the chicken. The chicken is loosened and pulled towards one end and it resembles the shape of the lollipop. Hence the name. I bought ready chicken lollipop pieces. You can use readymade ones or make them at home itself.

Spice Powders - I am using Kashmiri red chili powder, for the bright red color and then black pepper powder.

Ginger garlic paste - gives a yummy flavor to the chicken.

Sauce - We use Soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and tomato sauce.

All-purpose flour, cornflour - This helps the sauces to coat the chicken. We add them only in a small quantity for binding.

How to make Chicken Lollipop in air fryer

In a mixing bowl add chili powder, ginger garlic paste, black pepper powder, and the required Salt. I am using Kashmiri red chili powder for a deep color.

Next add tomato sauce, Soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, and white vinegar.

Now combine everything togther.

Add in the cleaned chicken lollipops.

Mix well so that the chicken is coated with the marinade. Now put in the fridge for 30 mins. After 30 mins add in cornflour and all-purpose flour.

Combine the chicken well. Now the chicken is ready. Preheat the air fryer for 5 mins.

Spray or brush in little oil in the air fryer baskets. Arrange the chicken lollipops and brush in little oil.

Air fryer the chicken at 180 Deg C for 12 mins. Flip the chicken halfway and brush with oil and then continue cooking.

Delicious air fryer chicken lollipop is ready.

Serving Suggestions

Goes well with some fried rice or noodles. Perfect accompaniment with Indo Chinese fried rice.

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