CHATPATA CHAATS #1

This monsoon, enjoy some spicy, tangy and hot 'chaat' buddies :)

CORN BHEL Ingredients:

• american corn(boiled) :4 cups
• potatoes (boiled and chopped) : 4 to 5
• tomatoes (chopped) :4
• capsicum (chopped) :3
• coriander leaves (chopped) :4 tbsp
• ginger chillies paste :3 tsp
• juice of 2 lemons
• refined cooking oil :3 tbsp
• sugar :2 tsp
• salt to taste

Method: Heat the oil and stir fry the chilli-ginger paste. Add the capsicum and stir fry again. Then add the boiled american corn and potatoes and stir fry again. Add the tomatoes, lemon juice, sugar and salt. Mix well. Serve garnished with coriander leaves. Tasty Corn Bhel is ready :)

FOR THE KEBAB LOVERS

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ Cup Corn Kernels
• 2 Big Potatoes (boiled)
• 2 Onions (chopped)
• ½ cup Capsicum
• 2-½ cm Ginger (chopped)
• 3 Green Chilies (chopped)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

METHOD:

•	Without using any water, crush the corn kernels in a grinder to get a coarse paste.
•	Mix this coarse paste with potatoes, onion, ginger, capsicum, green chilies and salt.
•	Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them as kebabs.
•	Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the kebabs until they turn golden & crisp.
•	Take them out with a slotted spoon. Drain excess oil on kitchen tissue.
•	Corn Kebab is ready to eat. Serve hot with sauce or mint chutney.

WHAT'S ON TODAY's MENU # 5

Crispy toasted bread and a spread of all veggies, cheese and tomato sauce. This is a quick snack for kids when they wish to eat pizza and cant wait for long :) This microwave bread pizza would take not even ten minutes when you have the cheese grated and sauce ready on hand.. Yummmm.....

Ingredients:

• Bread slices- 5 to 6
• 2 tsp melted unsalted butter
• onions -1 (finely chopped)
• Tomato - 1 (finely chopped)
• Capsicum - 1(finely chopped)
• Grated cheese
• Tomato ketchup / pizza sauce / marinara sauce
• Salt to taste
• Pepper powder to sprinkle

Method:

Mix all the vegetables together with a pinch of salt.
Fresh bread slices can be used Or you can toast it with butter.
Heat a pan with little butter. Toast the slices on one side till its crispy.
Remove and spread a tsp of tomato ketchup on it.
Add over the bread, 2tbsp of mixed vegetables.. sprinkle the generous helping of grated cheese on it.
Transfer everything to a microwave plate n cook for 3 minutes in high temperature..till all the cheese gets melted.
Remove the slices from the micro oven and sprinkle wee bit of pepper powder.
Top it with some tomato ketchup. You could even make a nice smilie face on it to make it more attractive to your little ones.
Serve with any fresh juice for a perfect and healthy breakfast.
I am sure Kids will definitely love it...Yummmm....

I GO CRAZY WHEN I HEAR THE WORD...

"CORN FLORENTINE"

I still remember the first time, Shalini(my best frnd) compelling me with a spoon full of this (never heard of dish) corn florentine, forcing me to taste it atleast once and then, poor gal, she had to order another one for herself after that! lol! And now, u ask me wat's my favourite continental dish, everybody who knows me well wud shout out this name 'corn florentine'.
Shalini, This is a really special post dedicated to you dear(lol). Among the so many very-spl-moments that we've had together trying out new dishes at new places, EDEN and corn florentine will always bring a smile on my face and ofcourse YOU for "all the .......memories" associated wid eden! :P :P

Anyways, here's some real gud stuff about the place and dish for ur information!

Eden,

Harrisons Hotel,

Nungambakkam

Tel: 42222777

This one’s not for those on a diet. Or, for someone trying to go on one. The Corn Florentine celebrates everything cheese. Nuggets of crisp corn and fragrant spinach fight for space in this creamy baked dish.

The base is made of cream, milk, butter (lots if it) and flour and once the corn and spinach go in, it is gratinated with cheese. The end result is a glorious stand-alone dish that makes for great comfort food. It is served with plain toast. And, Indianising this Continental dish a bit is the addition of garlic and pepper. If you are terribly health-conscious, they do a version with brown sauce! Also available at the Besant Nagar (24460777) and Anna Nagar (26221010) branches.

@suda: dont forget to try this next time! :)

WHAT'S ON TODAY's MENU # 2

It is delicious! I used just one chilli pepper, and found it gently spicy. I also added some lime juice for a little extra flavor. This is a 5-minute recipe, especially if you use frozen corn.

Slicing the kernels off the cob can get a little messy, though. I managed to do it :)

Spicy Corn with Mustard Seeds

makes 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 to 8 ears corn (or use 4 cups thawed frozen corn)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1 or 2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
• 1 -2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, to taste

METHOD:

1. Slice kernels off corn, if using fresh.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat, add mustard seeds, and cover. When seeds stop popping, lower heat to medium and add chiles; stir 30 seconds.

3. Stir in turmeric. Add corn and salt to taste. Toss, turn heat to low, cover, and cook until corn is tender, about 5 minutes (cook frozen corn about 1 minute). Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm.