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Tikka means a cube or a piece, which is marinated in spiced yogurt mixture for few to several hours to tenderize meat or vegetables naturally and absorb the flavors. Then tikkas are grilled in oven, on grill pan, tandoor, or barbecued. I always use little sugar in marinade because it helps to create a great charred crust on tikkas without making them sweet. Spice things up with these tangy Aloo Tomato Skewers, along with an easy Cilantro and yogurt sauce.
1. Strain greek yogurt in the strainer and keep a bowl under it to collect excess water. Keep this in the fridge for about an hour and let all the water drain out.
2. Poke 4 Medium Red Potato with fork and parboil it in salted water.
3. Time to make marinade, for that you will need :-
1 tsp Ginger Paste
1-1/2 tsp Garlic Paste
1-1/2 tsp to 2 tsp Thai Green Chili Paste
1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
1/2 tsp Coarsely Ground Ajwain Powder
2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1-1/2 tbsp Cumin Coriander Powder
1-1/2 tsp Garam Masala or to taste
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder (Mild)
1-1/2 tsp Sugar (Optional)
1/2 tsp Hing
Salt to taste
4. Take thick or hung yogurt in a bowl.
5. Add all the spices along with salt. Mix well.
6. If it's too thick add 1-2 tbsp water.
7. Now add 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
8. Followed by 1-1/2 tbsp Rice Flour. Mix well.
9. Cut the potatoes into 1 inch pieces, and add into the yogurt marinade along with Cherry Tomatoes.
10. With your clean palms, gently mix or massage all the potato pieces and cherry tomatoes should be coated with marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinade in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours.
11. In the mean time let's make a sauce. Grill thick slices of 1 beef steak tomato or 2 Medium tomatoes on griddles on both sides with little salt and pepper. Let it cool.
12. In blender, pour 1/2 cup Yogurt, 1-1/2 tsp to 1 tbsp Honey,
13. Handful of chopped Cilantro, pinch of Cayenne Pepper,
14. Grilled tomato with salt.
15. Make sauce, Pour into the container and let it chilled in fridge.
16. Start heating grill pan on medium heat, and spray lightly with non stick cooking spray.
17. Submerge wooden skewers in the water for 10-15 minutes before using. You Can use metal skewers too. Arrange the Potatoes and Cherry Tomatoes on the skewer, brush with olive oil from all the sides.
18. Grill the skewers on hot grill pan for 2-3 minutes on each sides.
You can BBQ them on Gas or Charcoal grill too..
19. When they look charred from all sides, take them out from skewers or arrange them on plate, sprinkle Chaat Masala and Squeeze lemon juice on top of them.
Garnish with chopped Cilantro and serve with Sauce.
Enjoy...
A perfect bite size Buffalo Cauliflower Wings. Try this juicy, spicy, tangy, and very easy to make snack to your next Superbowl party. Taste buffalo sauce and if it's too tangy or sour for you add honey in it. Thank you so much my friend Cynthia for this lovely recipe :)
1. Preheat your oven to 450 F.
2. You will need, Florets of 1 medium head of Cauliflower, 1 cup Rice Flour(Can use Gram Flour, APF too), 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder, 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder, 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika, 3/4 cup - 1 cup Water, and 1/2 tsp Salt.
3. Mix rice flour, garlic powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, salt, and water. Make not to thin not to thick batter.
4. Place parchment paper on baking dish. Deep each florets in batter,
and arrange on baking dish.
5. Bake it for 18 minutes.
6. In the mean time, mix very well 1-1/2 tbsp melted butter with Frank's Buffalo sauce in bowl. (Add 1 tbsp honey if sauce is very sour for you)
7. Pull them out of the oven after 18 minutes.
8. Lightly deep them and coat them in butter sauce mixer,
and arrange them again on baking dish.
9. Put them back in the oven for another 10 minutes.
Serve hot with Ranch or ur favorite dipping sauce.
Enjoy...
If the buffalo sauce is very tangy to your taste buds, mix 1-2 tbsp honey in the sauce.
Celebrate this upcoming Diwali with these delicious Spring Rolls, light and crunchy appetizer. You'll taste sweetness from the peppers and corn, mild onion flavor from scallions, and cheesy bite from paneer. I usually make and freeze them in advance so you can have fried or baked appetizer after quick thaw.
1. Thaw Spring Roll Sheets for 30-35 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in pan, and crackle 1-1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds.
3. Sauté 2 tsp chopped garlic with 4-5 chopped thai chilies (or to taste) for 15-20 seconds.
4. Add 3/4 cup mix corn, chopped red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Mix and cook it for 2 minutes.
5. Now add 1/2 cup chopped Scallions with white part in pan and again cook for 2 minutes.
6. Time to add 1-1/2 cups of grated paneer and mix.
7. Season with 1/2 tsp of garam masala, 1/2 tsp Chaat masala, and salt to taste. Mix well and let it cook for 2 more minutes.
8. Let it cool completely.
9. Mix 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour with little water, make thick paste and keep aside.
----- Spread the spring roll wrappers on the flat surface diagonally.
- Place spoonful of the filling onto the bottom corner of the wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper from bottom corner towards the top corner. Halfway through the fold, wrap the side corners on the wrapped portion. Continue to roll until it is completely wrapped in to a cylindrical shape.
-- Seal the roll with APF paste or cold water.
10. Deep fry them on medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden all over. Drain them on absorbent kitchen paper.
Serve with Ketchup.
Enjoy...
Today I am sharing very easy to follow delicious Baked stuffed tomatoes recipe. I used feta cheese in the stuffing and combination of black beans, tofu,and feta cheese is incredible. There is little use of ketchup in this recipe because I love little sweet and tangy taste in my stuffing but one can totally skip ketchup. I used Beef Steak tomatoes from Costco, they are super juicy and they hold their shape very well after baked. Make sure to choose ripe and firm tomatoes but too ripe and soft. They're best eaten warm, right out of the oven, although leftovers reheat nicely too. This dish is easy to put together, and while it could be served as an entrée or even main meal.
1. Cut the tops off the Beef Steak Tomatoes.
2. Scoop out tomato juices, seeds and flesh into bowl, using a melon baller or a small spoon.
3. Keep tomato pulp aside. You can put tomatoes upside down on paper towels and allow to drain for a minute.
4. Heat 1 tbsp Olive Oil in pan. Cook 1 medium Red Onion (Chopped), and 1 tbsp Garlic paste for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
5. Add 3/4 cup boiled Back Beans,
6. Next add scooped tomato pulp with juice into the pan. Mix well and let it cook for 2 more minuets.
7. Now time to add 1 cup chopped Firm Tofu.
8. Next goes in spices, add 1 tbsp Cumin-Coriander powder, 1 tsp Garam Masala or Curry Powder, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1-1/2 tsp Dry Oregano, 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper,1-1/2 tsp Ketchup (Optional), and Salt to taste. Mix it and let masala cook for 1 minute.
9. Turn off the heat and add 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese, 1/4 cup Thawed Peas, and lots of Fresh chopped Cilantro. Mix it very well taste and adjust seasoning. Cover the pan and let it sit for 15 minutes.
10. In the mean time preheat your oven on 400F.
11. Grease baking dish with olive oil and keep aside. Arrange tomatoes cut side-up in baking dish then spoon mixture into tomatoes.
12. Sprinkle little seasoned breadcrumbs on top and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
13. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until tomato walls are soft. Broil it for 2 minutes on low.
Serve Hot.
Enjoy...
