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The popular beach on Galle Face in Colombo is buzzing with hawkers – foods, toys, trinkets and needless to say, we noticed that the food hawkers were the most popular. We were obviously in the right place. Kotthu Roti or Kottu Parotha is what we made a bee-line for. We have a video for an egg version on our website (Click here) and wanted to see the differences between the two. To say the least, we were not disappointed. The cool breeze, the spicy dish and the empty stomach – everything hit the spot!
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The aromatic aroma of Dill Weed is incredible, it will fill the whole house with it. It is used in so many cultures and in so many cuisines, in so many different ways. Dill Weed is known to aid in in digestion as well especially given to women right after giving birth. The leaves may be beautiful and delicate but they are packed with flavor hence remember, a little goes a long way.
Prep Time: 10 min
Soak Time: 30 min min.
Cook Time: 25 min
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
Dill Weed – 1 handful or to taste
Basmati Rice – 1 cup. washed
Ghee – 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Bay Leaf – 2
Cinnamon Stick – 1″ pc.
Black Cardamom – 1
Green Cardamom – 1
Cloves – 4
Onion – 1/2 medium, sliced fine
Garlic – 1 tbsp, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tbsp
Green Chillies – to taste, chopped fine
Salt – to taste
Water – 2 cups
Method:
1. Wash and soak Rice for an hour.
2. Pick out the tender Dill Leaves and discard the thick stems.
3. Wash and chop fine the Dill Weeds.
4. In a Pan (with a tight lid), on medium flame, heat the Ghee.
5. Once hot, add in the Cumin Seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon Stick, Black and Green Cardamon, and the Cloves.
6. Allow the Cumin Seeds to change color and add in the Onions, Garlic, Ginger and Green Chillies.
7. Mix and cook till the Onions get a golden color.
8. Add in the drained Rice and Dill.
9. Cook till the moisture has evaporated from the Rice. Mix frequently.
10. Add Salt and Water. Mix and allow it to come to a boil.
11. Reduce the flame to a simmer, cover the pan with a tight lid and allow it to cook for 15 min.
12. Turn off the stove, open the lid and very gently fluff the rice with a fork or the back end of a spatula.
13. Cover the Rice once again and allow it to rest for another 5 minutes before serving.
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Pomegranates or Anaar (in Hindi) are fruits that not just have a visual appeal but for so good for your health. They are very high in anti-oxidants and also Vitamin C with absolutely zero fat or cholesterol. It is beautiful looking tropical fruit that is very versatile and great in salads, drinks, reductions, deserts and savory dishes.
Here is a quick look at how to most effectively de-seed a Pomegranate. Enjoy!
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Taking the Junk out of the junk-food, as Parents and as “grown-ups”, it’s a constant struggle. We want the taste, flavor and the ease minus the unhealthy aspect of it. In this Baked Tandoori Chicken Strips Recipe, we have done just that – under 30 minutes, you can have this on the table, even faster that you can go to Kentucky Fried Chicken or McDonald’s!
Eat right and stay healthy.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 2-4 hungry small/big kids
Ingredients:
Chicken Breasts – 1 lb (approx 1/2 kg)
Salt – to taste
Panko Bread Crumbs – 1 cup (approx
Tandoori Masala – 2 tsp + 1 tsp
Butter – 3 tbsp
Method:
1. Wash, clean and cut into strips the Chicken Breast.
2. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towels.
3. Sprinkle with some Salt and Tandoori Masala, rub in the masalas, turn over and repeat.
4. Set aside till ready to bake.
5. Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees C/ 218 degrees F.
6. Grease a baking sheet lightly or line with parchment paper.
7. Melt the Butter in a bowl and set aside.
8. Mix Tandoori Masala and Salt to the Panko in a bowl. Divide if needed and set aside.
9. Get an assembly line going – Seasoned Chicken, Melted Butter, Seasoned Panko Bread Crumbs and Prep-ed Baking Sheet.
10. (a)Take the Chicken, (b)dip into the butter, (c)remove excess Butter, (d)coat Chicken with Panko and (e)place on the Baking Sheet.
11. Repeat process till all the Chicken is done.
12. Place the Baking Sheet into the middle of the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
13. Flip and cook for another 10 minutes.
14. Remove from Oven, cut one piece thru the thickest part and if there is no pink, it’s done.
15. Transfer and serve hot with ketchup or chutney.
16. Optional – squeeze some Lime Juice or sprinkle some Chaat Masala.
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