Quick and Easy Chicken Nuggets

                                                  

This is a very quick chicken recipe which you can make at home instead of buying the frozen nuggets that are loaded with preservatives.

This makes an easy lock down recipe too as the weekend outings have stopped and we are all at home.

So stay safe and stay healthy everyone and do try this delicious recipe.

Ingredients :

chicken breast -2 big pieces, cut it into small pieces

Ginger, garlic and onion paste - 1 tablespoon (1 small onion, 6 cloves of garlic  and 1 inch ginger peeled)

Black pepper powder  - 1.5 teaspoon

Soya sauce - 1 teaspoon

Salt - as per taste

White bread - 4 slices,  edges cut

Egg -3 nos, beaten well

Breadcrumbs -1 small bowl, for coating

Oil- for frying

Method:

-in a mixer jar add the bread pieces and grind it into fine powder.

-now,in the same jar add the cut breast pieces along with the ginger, garlic and onion paste and grind everything to make a fine paste.

-Take this mixture out and mix it well with your hands. Pat the mixture dough on a plate and flatten it.

-with the help of a knife, cut it into small squares.

-heat oil in a pan and take one square and dip it into the beaten egg mixture using a spoon.

Take it out and coat it with breadcrumbs using another spoon.

-now, dip it in hot oil and fry till golden brown.

-Repeat with the rest of the squares.

- note that the gas should be on low to medium flame only. This is to make the nuggets crispy and we'll cooked.

-serve hot with tomato ketchup.

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The Divine Ganga Aarti at Varanasi-A visual treat

The Divine Ganga Aarti at Varanasi

The Ganga Aarti is a devotional ritual that is usually made in the form of a lit lamp,in the  Ganges River, a small diya or lamp with flowers is  floated down the river. The offering is made to the Goddess Ganga,goddess of the holiest river in India.

The Aarti begins by lighting up the multi-tiered ceremonial brass lamps and a well-synchronised and rhythmic chanting of the holy mantras. Some of the priests blow the conch shells to sanctify the atmosphere, other priests begin waving the incense sticks to worship Mother Ganga.

The Ganga Aarti takes place daily at 6:30 PM post sundown in summer and 7:00 PM in winters for about 45 minutes. It is organised at the Dashashwamedh ghat, one of the holiest of all ghats in Varanasi. An announcement at 7:00 PM takes place to inform the attendees about the commencement of aarti.

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Cauliflower Curry without Garlic and Onion-Vrat/Fasting special

 Cauliflower Curry without  onion and garlic :

 Shravan is an auspicious month for Hindus and this month is dedicated to the worship of lord Shiva.It is believed that Shravan month is a good time to meditate and pray to lord Shiva.Many people refrain from eating onion and garlic during this time as these are considered to be Tamsik in nature as per Ayurveda.

This cauliflower curry is cooked without onions and garlic and can be eaten during vrat or fasts.I have used roasted  whole spices and made a nice powder from it.You can store this powder in an air tight jar and use whenever you want to make any recipe without onions and garlic.Use dry ginger powder(Saunth) if you do not want to use the powder immediately.
Try this delicious curry during this holy month of Shravan or any Vrat and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Ingredients:
For Masala Powder
Cumin seeds-2 teaspoons
Coriander seeds-2 teaspoons
Black pepper corns-3-4
Dry Red chillies-2
Cloves-3-4
Green Cardamom-1
Cinnamon-1 big stick
Bay leaves-2
Dry ginger powder(Saunth) -2 teaspoons

For the Curry
Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
Tomatoes-2 medium sized,diced
Cauliflower-1
Potatoes-2 medium sized
Oil-3 teaspoons
Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon
Green coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped
Water-2.5 cups
Salt to taste

Method:
-To make the masala powder,put all the ingredients mentioned in the ingredients for masala in a mixer jar and grind to make a smooth powder.
-Cut the cauliflower and potatoes into medium size.Dice the tomatoes.
-Take a pan and put 1 teaspoon of oil and separately fry the potatoes and cauliflower.Add a pinch of salt while frying the cauliflower.Saute the potatoes and cauliflower for 3-4 minutes each till they are half cooked.
-In the same pan add 2 teaspoons of oil and let it heat.Add the cumin seeds and let it splutter.Add the diced tomatoes and saute for 2-3 minutes.
-Now add the masala powder,cauliflower and potatoes and mix well.
-Add salt and turmeric powder and cook for 2 minutes.
-Add 2 cups of water and mix well.Cover the pan with a lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes on medium flame till the vegetables and properly done.
-Remove from fire and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
-Serve hot with puris or pulao.

Healthy French Fries with 3 Magic Spice Mix

Healthy French Fries with 3 different Magic Spice Mix

Potato snacks is loved by kids as well as adults. French fries is my tween's favourite snack box recipe.Over the years, I have come up with my version of French fries with a slight twist.

The masala or the spice mix sprinkled on the fries gives it a different taste and I also add a secret healthy ingredient to the potatoes to give that extra crunch.

I am sharing  3 types of masala or spice mix and you can sprinkle them on the fries according to your taste.

Ingredients :

potatoes - 8  large

Oil- for frying

Rice flour-4 teaspoons

Magic Spice mix 1

Kala namak/rock salt,chilli powder, amchur powder  mixed.

Magic Spice Mix 2

Peri-peri spice powder

Magic Spice mix 3

Oregano,chilli flakes and a little bit of salt mixed

Method:

-wash the potatoes throughly under running water and dry them with a help of a cotton towel.

-peel the potatoes and dip them in a large vessel filled with cold water.

-take one potato and cut it into thick long sticks and dip the in the same water filled vessel.

-Repeat this with the rest of the potatoes.

-wash the potatoes again by changing the water 2 - 3 times. This is done to remove the  excess starch in the potatoes.

-dry the cut potato sticks under the fan and pat a clean cotton cloth on the potatoes.

-now, add the rice flour and gently coat the potatoes with it.

-heat a heavy bottom iron pan and pour oil into the pan. Your gas should be on medium flame.

-Add the potato sticks into hot oil and  fry till the potatoes slightly change colour.

-place a tissue paper on a plate and keep the fried sticks on it.

-similarly, fry the rest of the potatoes.

-Sprinkle the magic spice mix of your choice and serve it hot with tomato ketchup.

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