How to make Corn Quesadillas...

How to make corn Quesadillas at home…simple recipe with a super delish outcome…

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Why depend on a fancy restaurant to satisfy the craving for Quesadillas when you can make them at home very easily?

Quesadilla literally means grilled tortilla filled with melted cheese…queso (cheese in Spanish) filled tortilla makes Quesadilla. Though it started as a humble dish, the modern versions have all kinds of filling in them…vegetarian or non vegetarian. This is a purely vegetarian recipe that is enjoyed by everyone.

Whether it is kid’s snacks, party snacks or a meal…these corn quesadillas are just perfect for every occasion.

Corn Quesadillas                  Makes 8

Ingredients:

For the TORTILLAS

Whole wheat flour – 1 cup

All purpose flour – 1 cup

Salt – ½ tsp

Baking powder – ½ tsp

Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp

Warm water – for kneading

For the CORN FILLING

Sweet corn kernels – 200 g or a cup

Onion (chopped) – ½ cup

Roasted capsicum (chopped) – 1 whole

Tomato (chopped) – ½ cup

Boiled potato (grated) – ½ cup

Garlic (grated) – ½ tsp

Green chilies (chopped finely) – to taste

Coriander leaves (chopped) – ¼  cup

Green onions (chopped) – 2 small

Cottage cheese (grated) – ½ cup

Cheddar cheese (grated) – 1 ¼ cup

Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Pepper powder – to taste

Chili flakes - to taste (optional)

SAUCE MIX

Tomato ketchup – 1 tbsp

Dark soy sauce – 1tsp

Tabasco – a few dashes

Vegetable/Olive Oil – for frying

Method:

1.    For the TORTILLAS: Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add in the oil and mix again. Pour water little at a time to knead a soft dough. Cover with cling film and keep aside for 20 mins.

2.    Knead the dough lightly and divide it into 8 equal balls. Use a dusting of flour to roll out each ball into a tortilla roughly 6 inches in diameter.

3.    Cook the tortillas on a hot griddle briefly on both sides till bubbles appear. Remove and store covered.

4.    For the CORN FILLING: Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add in the onion and cook till light pink in colour. Add in the capsicum and tomato, season with salt and pepper; cook till the tomatoes start disintegrating. Add in the garlic and green chilies and cook till the raw smell of garlic goes away.

5.    Add in the corn, cook for a minute. Pour in about 1/3 cup of water and the SAUCE MIX. Stir to combine, bring to a boil, cover and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 mins. Once the corn has cooked, add in the potato and some chili flakes. Mix well. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.

6.    Once cooled, add in the paneer/cottage cheese, coriander, green onion and cheddar cheese. Mix well to combine. Keep aside.

7.    To assemble: Lay out the tortillas and apply a thin layer of cheese spread on them. Place a generous amount of filling on one half of the tortillas. Fold them in half covering the filling.

8.    Heat a flat pan or griddle and brush it with oil. Place the stuffed tortillas on the pan, cook for 2 minutes on each side on medium heat. Remove from the pan and cut each into 3 wedges.

9.    Garnish with grated cheese on top and serve immediately.

© Rinki’s Kitchen

Healthy Steamed Muthiya Recipe

Muthia Steamed Healthy Snack is perfect for guilt free binging…an easy recipe from the state of Gujarat …

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Muthia is one snack that is really enjoyed by everyone…being a steamed dish, it is preferred by a wide range of people. It can be made ahead or partly prepared for cooking later. I find that steaming is the best way to reheat muthiya before serving.

Ideal for breakfast, tea or party snack …this steamed recipe is just delicious!

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Muthia Steamed Healthy Snack                    Serves 5 to 6

Ingredients:

FOR THE MUTHIA:

Bottle gourd/Lauki (grated) – 1 cup

Fenugreek leaves/Methi (chopped) – 1 cup

Coriander leaves/Dhaniya (chopped) – ½ cup

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Red Chili powder – ½ tsp

Garam Masala powder – ¼  tsp

Cumin seeds – ¼  tsp

Green chilies (chopped) – according to taste

Ginger (grated) – ½ tsp

Salt - to taste

Lemon juice – 2 tsp

DRY INGREDIENTS:

Semolina/Suji – ½ cup

Gram flour/Besan – ½ cup

Whole wheat flour/Atta – ½ cup

Sugar – 1 ½ tsp

Baking soda – a large pinch

FOR TEMPERING

Vegetable oil – about 2 tbsp

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Curry leaves – 10 to 12

Sesame seeds – 1 tsp

Method:

1.    Take a large bowl and add in the ingredients FOR THE MUTHIA. Mix well and leave aside for 5 mins. Add in the DRY INGREDIENTS and mix well to combine. Add in the lemon juice. Add water as required to make soft dough. Let it rest for 5 mins.

2.    Boil water in a pan with a lid or a steamer. Brush the steamer plate with oil and keep it ready.

3.    After resting the dough, divide it into 5 or 6 portions and roll them out into thick cylinders. Arrange them on the greased plate with a little gap in between them.

4.    Place them into the steamer and cover and cook for 20 mins on medium heat. Check after this time by inserting a knife or skewer. If need be cook for a further 5 mins.

5.    Turn off the heat, remove from the steamer and let the dumplings cool completely. Slice them into roundels about ½ inch thick.

6.    For tempering, heat the oil and add in the mustard seeds. Once they stop spluttering, add in the curry leaves. Next add in the sesame seeds and toss briefly. Add in the cooked muthiya, toss to coat them well with the oil.

7.    Once they turn light brown, turn off the heat.

8.    Sprinkle some chopped coriander on top and serve hot with a chutney or yogurt.

© Rinki’s Kitchen 

Broccoli Cauliflower Crispy Snack Bites

Broccoli Cauliflower Snack Bites are crispy and delicious…perfect for anytime snacking…

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This veggie flower pops recipe is vegan and appeals to kids too. Another great way to make kids eat veggies …

The recipe is super simple and can be made by experts and beginners alike.  It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge to be fried later.

Ideal for tea time snack, starters and party finger food this recipe fits in anywhere anytime.

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Veggie Flower Pops Recipe                   Serves 3 to 4

Ingredients:

Broccoli florets (popcorn size) – 20 to 24

Cauliflower florets (popcorn size) – 12

All purpose flour/Maida – 4 tbsp

Corn flour – 4 tbsp

Salt – to taste

Fresh bread crumbs – 1 ¼ cup or as needed

Vegetable oil – for deep frying

For FLAVOURING

Oregano (dried) – 1 tsp (heaped)

Chili flakes – ½ tsp

Garlic powder – ½  tsp

White pepper powder – ½ tsp

Method:

1.    Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into florets. Wash them. Cook in salted water till half done. Drain and keep aside to cool.

2.    In a bowl, take 2 tbsp each of corn flour and all purpose flour. Add in the ingredients For FLAVOURING.  Add in salt. Mix well.

3.    Add in the cauliflower and broccoli pieces. Toss to coat them with the flour mix. Remove them from the bowl and keep aside.

4.    In the same bowl, add the remaining corn flour and all purpose flour. Pour in enough water and beat to make slurry.

5.    To assemble: keep the bread crumbs, slurry and the veggies side by side. Drop a few of the veggie pieces into the slurry at a time. Coat well and then shake off the excess from each piece before dropping them into the crumbs. Coat the veggies with the bread crumb and keep aside. Repeat for all the remaining pieces.

6.    Once they have been crumb coated, let them rest in the fridge for half an hour before frying. They could be stored in an airtight box in the fridge for a few days too.

7.    Fry the pops in medium hot oil till they turn golden and crispy. Drain on absorbent paper.

8.    Serve the pops hot with ketchup or mayo.

© Rinki’s Kitchen

Eggplant Fritters Vegan...Beguni

Beguni is a Bengali Eggplant Fritter (Vegan) that is enjoyed by everyone…On one hand it is enjoyed at tea time on the other; it can be enjoyed with khichdi or dal chawal…

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This fritter or tele bhaja (in Bengali) / pakora (in Hindi) is really simple to make. To get it really crispy, a few tips must be followed.  All of that is included in the recipe.

A lot of my friends (who are not familiar with the Bengali cuisine) tend to confuse Beguni with Begun Bhaja …if you do too then, watch the video for a clear understanding.

Who doesn't enjoy a crispy fried Beguni?

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Eggplant Fritters Vegan                 Makes about 12

Ingredients:

Eggplant/Brinjal – 300g

Oil – for deep frying

FOR THE BATTER

Gram flour/Besan – 1 cup

Rice flour – 2 tbsp

Turmeric powder – ¼  tsp

Red chili powder – ¼  tsp

Onion seeds/kalonji – 1/8 tsp

Castor sugar/Regular sugar – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Method:

1.    Wash the eggplant and wipe it dry. Chop off both ends to make it stand. Slice it along the length thinly. Spread them out and sprinkle with salt. Smear both sides with the salt and leave aside for 10 minutes.

2.     Mix all the ingredients FOR THE BATTER in a large bowl. Add in water a little at first and mix well. Add more water to make a coating batter. Make sure there are no lumps in it. Beat it for a couple of minutes. Keep aside.

3.    Use a clean kitchen towel or tissue to mop up the water from the slices of eggplants.

4.    Dip the slices into the batter to coat them. Shake off the excess batter. Deep fry them in moderately hot oil, flipping them over from time to time till they turn golden brown and crispy.

5.    Drain on absorbent paper.

6.    Sprinkle with black salt before serving. Best enjoyed with a hot cup of tea or with kichdi or dal chawal.

© Rinki’s Kitchen

Moong Dal with winter vegetables Bengali style

On some days you want to indulge in a simple meal … this Moong Dal with winter vegetables Bengali style (recipe) is perfect for a Dal Chawal comfort eating…

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A humble dal chawal meal can be really made interesting and special by making the dal extraordinary. Cooked with winter vegetables, this moong dal recipe is special. It is a vegetarian recipe that can be made vegan by replacing the ghee/clarified butter with a vegan ghee.

The split green gram with winter vegetables is best enjoyed with steamed rice and eggplant fritters (called beguni in Bengali). This family recipe is enjoyed by my folks.

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Moong Dal with winter vegetables Bengali style

Serves 3 to 4

Ingredients:

Moong Dal/Split Green Gram – 1 cup

Bay leaves – 2

For tempering the oil:

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Green Cardamom – 2

Cinnamon – 1 inch piece

Winter Vegetables:

Cauliflower florets – 1/3 cup

Carrots – 1/3 cup

Sweet peas – 1/3 cup

Ginger grated or paste – 1 tsp

Green chilies chopped – as per taste

Green chili whole – 1

DRY SPICES

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Cumin powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 tsp

Garam Masala powder – ½  tsp

Vegetable oil – 1 ½ tbsp

Ghee/Clarified Butter – 1 to 2 tsp

Sugar – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Method:

1.    Dry roast the Moong Dal on low heat, stirring continuously till it gets a light brown colour. Remove from heat immediately and wash it only a couple of times. Drain and put it in a pressure cooker. Add about 2 cups of water, bay leaves and cook till just done.

2.    Blanch the cauliflower florets in boiling water, drain and keep aside.

3.    Heat the oil in a wok, temper it with Cumin seeds, Green Cardamom and Cinnamon.

4.    Add in the cauliflower and carrots. Cook briefly before adding the ginger and green chilies. Mix well and add in a bit of salt. Now add in the green peas. Cook briefly. Add in the DRY SPICES. Keep the heat low. Mix well.

5.    Pour in ¼ cup of water. Add in the whole green chili. Mix well, bring to a boil, lower the heat and cook covered for 3 mins.

6.    Add in the cooked lentil or dal. Add enough water to adjust the consistency.  Bring to a boil and adjust the seasoning. Add in the sugar and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 mins.

7.    Finish it off with a teaspoon of ghee.

8.    Serve the dal hot with steamed rice and eggplant fritters.

© Rinki’s Kitchen

Mustard Chicken Curry Recipe

For those days that demand a spicy chicken curry, here’s my mustard chicken curry recipe…

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You can create a special curry sauce with readily available ingredients from the (Indian) kitchen. How they are used, when they are added make all the difference…

This chicken curry with mustard paste is a quick and easy recipe that yields amazing results. The curry is “somewhat different” than any regular one and is best enjoyed with steamed rice.

Try it….you will enjoy making and eating it too!

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Chicken Curry with mustard paste                   Serves 2

Ingredients:

Chicken leg – 2 whole 

For the marinade – 1 tsp synthetic vinegar + ½ tsp salt

Onion (sliced) – 2 medium

Potato (quartered) – 1 medium

Fresh tomato paste – ½ cup

Garlic (grated) – 1 tsp

Green chilies slit – to taste

Yellow mustard paste – 1 tbsp

Sugar – 1 tsp

Salt – to taste

Mustard oil – 3 tbsp

Ghee /Clarified butter – 1 tsp

DRY SPICES

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Cumin powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – 1 ¼ tsp

Red chili powder – ½ tsp

Garam Masala powder – ½  tsp

Method:

1.    Wash and clean the chicken legs and make a few slits on it. Marinate it with salt and synthetic vinegar. Rub well. Let it rest for half an hour.

2.    Heat the mustard oil to smoking point. Fry the potato pieces till golden brown. Remove and keep aside.

3.    Add in the onion and sugar. Fry till the onions turn brown. Lower the heat and add in all the dry spices. Give it a quick mix. Add in 1/3 cup of water. Mix. Add in the tomato paste. Bring it to a boil.

4.    Add in the garlic, mix it in. Season with salt. Add in the green chilies. Cook till the raw smell goes away. Then, add in the chicken pieces.

5.    Coat them well with the masala. Let them cook on medium heat. After 2 mins flip them over. Cover and cook for 3 mins. Flip them over after 3 mins and add in the potato pieces. Cover and cook till almost done.

6.    Add in about 1 ½ cups of water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook till the chicken is done. Check the doneness of the chicken and add in the mustard paste. Mix to combine it with the gravy. Cook for a couple of minutes. Add in ghee or clarified butter, mix well and turn off the heat.

7.    Serve the Chicken Curry hot with hot steamed rice.

© Rinki’s Kitchen

Stuffed Mushroom Tikka ....a vegetarian starter recipe

If you are looking for a stuffed mushroom recipe, your search ends here. Learn how to make stuffed mushroom tikka starter…super easy and super delish!

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This stuffed mushroom tandoori masala is just perfect to serve as a starter or an appetizer. It is “something different” and is enjoyed by one and all. My personal favourite stuffed mushroom recipe.

The mushrooms can be marinated, stuffed ahead and stored in the fridge till it’s time to cook them. Cooking the mushrooms on a pan hardly takes any time. It is one of those vegetarian starter recipes that are for keeps.

(भरवां मशरूम टिक्का रेसिपी )

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Stuffed Mushroom Tikka                Serves 3 to 4

Ingredients

Button Mushroom – 200g

SPECIAL SPICE MIX

Coriander seeds – ¼ cup

Cumin seeds – 1/8 cup

Green cardamoms – 4

Red chilli – 1

MARINADE

Hung curd – 3 to 4 tbsp

Garlic (grated) – ½ tsp

Ginger (grated) – ½ tsp

Coriander leaves chopped – ½ tbsp

Kasuri methi/Dried fenugreek – 1 tsp

Chaat Masala powder – ½ tsp

Garam Masala powder – ¼ tsp

Kashmiri red chili powder – ½ tsp

Special spice mix – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – a pinch

Salt – ½ tsp

Mustard oil – 2 tsp

Besan/gram flour – 2 tbsp

FILLING

Paneer/ Cottage cheese (grated) – 1/3 cup

Mozzarella – 1 ½ tbsp

Raisins/Kishmish (chopped) – 1 tbsp

Roasted cashew nuts (chopped) – 1 tbsp

Coriander leaves chopped – 1 tbsp

Kasuri methi/Dried fenugreek – 1 tsp

Chaat Masala powder – ¼  tsp

Garam Masala powder – 1/8 tsp

Special spice mix – ½ tsp

Salt – ¼ tsp

Oil for cooking – vegetable oil (1 tbsp) + mustard oil (1/2 tbsp)

Method:

1.    For the SPECIAL SPICE MIX: dry roast the spices, cool and grind them coarsely. Keep aside.

2.    Wash, clean and peel the mushrooms. Remove the stalk or stem from all of them.

3.    For the MARINADE: Mix all the ingredients well in a large bowl.

4.    Add the mushrooms into the marinade and mix to coat them well. Leave aside for half an hour.

5.    For the FILLING: mix all the ingredients along with a tablespoon of the marinade.

6.    Scoop out the marinade from the cavities in the mushrooms. Stuff them with the FILLING mixture. Coat them with left over marinade.

7.    Add the Oil for cooking into the bowl that had the marinade. Mix well and keep aside.

8.    Cook the mushrooms on a hot pan over medium heat. Turn them from time to time and baste them with the oil marinade mix. They should be ready in a few minutes.

9.    Serve them hot with spicy green chutney and onion rings.

 © Rinki’s Kitchen