kids quick recipes

Spongy and fluffy Idli (home made batter)

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Idli(steamed rice cakes) is the traditional south India cuisine. I am sharing you the full proof step by step recipe of how to make idli batter at home.Trust me its very easy and there is no rocket science behind it, if you follow the steps correctly ,you will definately land up making a spongy fluffy idli’s at home.This recipe is a very basic recipe which uses only three ingredients namely Urad dal, Idly rice and Salt.
Idli’s goes perfect with sambar , chutneys and even with ketchup 🙂 yes my kids sometimes prefer having it with ketchup.
Watch this step by step recipe and do let me know if it help you to get the spongy , fluffy idlis at home. All the best!!!

Preparation time : 3 to 4 hours soak time, 8-10 hours fermentation ,Total : 11-14 hours
Cooking time : 10 mins
Serving 15-20 idlis

Ingredients

1 cup Idli Rice
3/4 cup Urad Dal
water as required
Salt as required

Directions || How to make idli batter

Wash rice and urad dal several times and soak them in enough water for 4 hours.
Even soaking overnight is also ok, but 4 hours is more than enough.
After 4 hours drain the water and add the soaked rice and urad dal in the grinder.
Do not discard the water,you can use it for grinding.
Grind this into a smooth batter adding water in regular intervals.
The consistency after grinding should not be so thick. Add salt and mix it well with the batter.
Keep it in a air tight container and allow it to ferment for 8 to 10 hours.
If its a cold weather, you can ferment it for additional 4 hours.
If the batter is thick you can even add water after fermentation to make it into a right consistency.
You can prepare idlis using stove idli makers or even use microoven idli’s maker as per your choice.
I don’t have traditional idli maker at home , so I always make a microwave idlis but they come out fluffy too.
I set the idlis to 2 minutes and 30 secs , you can try the same ,but if you thick that the idlis are still not well cooked you can adjust the timings accordingly.
f you have any doubts feel free to ask me on my comment box , I am here to help you out.
Enjoy the idlis with any chutneys or sambar 🙂

Garlic Cheese Toast Bread

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Sharing this Garlic cheese toast recipe for all you folks who wants to prepare something yummy yet quick and easy breakfast or brunch or even as snacks.Turn your regular bread into this cheesy delicious dish. This recipe also serves as a great snacks for kids at school.
Do try this recipe and share me your experience.

Ingredients

6 Whole wheat Bread
1 cup parmesan cheese or Shredded Cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped Tomatoes
1/2 cup of finely crushed garlic

1/2 cup Coriander leaves
2 chopped green chillies
1/2 teaspoon Salt or as per taste
1/2 teaspoon Red Chilly Powder

How to prepare || Garlic Cheese Toast Bread

Take 1 cup of Parmesan cheese or shredded cheese in to a mixing bowl.
To that add grated garlic, tomatoes, coriander leaves ,green chillies and mix well
Now add salt and red chilli powder and mix well.
Take bread slices and toast in to a toaster till it gets very light golden color.
Now put the mixture over toasted bread and spread that out evenly.
Meantime pre heat oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit
Arrange bread on to a baking tray and bake for 10-15 mts.
Serve chessy garlic bread hot !!

Corn and Chicken popcorn

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IMG_8065These golden, crunchy, sized niblets made of my corn and chicken makes a great appetizer for a party menu.

My kids loved this snacks and they enjoy these mixed niblets bites of corn and chicken together. This recipe was inspired from Khana khazana show and I tried it at home and its was worth the efforts as not only my kids but my hubby too enjoyed it like anything.

Try this yummy light and crispy corn and chicken popcorn at home and do leave me your feedback.

Prep Time : 15-20 minutes

Cook time : 20 minutes

Serve : 4

Chicken and Corn popcorn Recipe

To marinade chicken

3/4 cup finely chopped boneless chicken
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp pepper powder
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp soya sauce
1 egg
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp all purpose flour (maida )
1 tbsp cornstarch
salt to taste

To marinade corn

1/2 cup corn kernels boiled
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp pepper powder
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp chaat masala powder
2 tbsp all purpose flour (maida )
1 tbsp cornstarch
salt to taste

For garnishing

1 cup spring onions finely chopped.
4 soup spoons
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp chaat masala powder.

Directions || How to prepare Chicken and Corn Popcorns

In a bowl combine chicken , red chilli powder , ginger garlic paste , pepper powder ,soya sauce and salt as per taste and combine the ingredients well.

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Break an egg to the chicken mixture and mix.

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Now add 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsps maida and 1 tsp of lemon juice in the chicken mixture bowl and mix. Add 1-2 tbsps water and mix well.

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Allow it to marinade for some time (30 mins – 1 hour)

In a another bowl similarly combine corn , red chilli powder , pepper powder,chaat masala powder ,soya sauce ,1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsps maida
and salt as per taste and combine the ingredients well.

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Allow it to marinade for some time (30 mins – 1 hour)

Deep-fry marinated corn kernels in hot oil till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.

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IMG_8062Next deep-fry chicken pieces in same hot oil till golden. Drain on absorbent paper.

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In the meantime set your serving platter by placing 4 soup spoon on it and garnish the platter with spring onions,

Mix the corn and chicken popcorns together and double fry fried chicken pieces and fried corn kernels together in the same hot oil till crisp.
Drain on absorbent paper.

Transfer them into a bowl and put some chaat masala, chilli powder and remaining chopped spring onion greens and mix well.

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Put some fried chicken pieces and fried corn kernels mixture in each lined spoon and serve hot !!!!

Rava Cheese Balls

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DSC_6386Looking out for a simple quick and easy starters/snacks here you go Suji/Rava Cheese balls makes a great starter recipe and will be loved by all age groups. As its a Ramadan month many of you must be looking out for a new appetizers as well as planning for any iftaari party , you can surely try this out at home.
I got this recipe from one of my friend when we had a potluck lunch in office and trust me they were amazing . I just loved it and wanted to try it from quite a long time at home.
So try this crunchy soft centered cheese balls with a combination of rava/suji. Please check the step by step recipe of rava cheese balls.

Recipe courtesy : Shreyoshri Banerjee
Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
2 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour (maida)
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup rava(roasted)
1/3 cup processed cheese
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander
salt to taste

oil for deep-frying

To Be Mixed Into A Batter
1 cup plain flour (maida)
3/4 cup water
Heat the butter in a deep non-stick pan, add the milk and allow it to boil well .

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Now add the rava in the hot milk and allow to simmer till the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, while stirring continuously.IMG_7996

IMG_7998IMG_7999Remove from the flame and add ginger garlic paste ,coriander, red chilli powder ,
grated processed cheese (I used cheese spread as i couldn’t arrange any cheese cubes) and finally salt. Allow it to cool completely.

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Once cooled, mix well and divide the mixture into 15 equal portions and shape each into a round ball.Dip a few balls at a time in the flour-water mixture till they are evenly coated from all the sides.

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IMG_8012IMG_8013IMG_8014Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep-fry the balls a few at time on a medium flame till they are golden brown in colour from all the sides.

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Drain on absorbent paper.

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Serve immediately with tomato ketchup or any sauce of your choice.

Chicken Lollipop

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Chicken Lollipop

Ramadan kareem to all the readers celebrating the holy month. Wishing you all tons and tons of happiness & a good health.You all must be wondering what to prepare today for Iftari (Evening snacks ) , well to start on why not try home made Chicken Lollipop !!!!

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Chicken Lollypop is a very good luscious appetizer and its one of the kids favorites, and it tastes spicy & delicious with a combo of any sauce or dips.

Coated with a luscious batter with garlic and ginger paste, and bread crumbs, makes it a perfect juicy luscious appetizer.
Preparation Time : 10 mins
Marinating Time : 30 mins
Cooking Time : 15 to 20 mins
Serves : 3 to 4

Ingredients:

Chicken Lollipop – 12 pieces

For Marination

1 tbsp Ginger Paste
1 tbsp Garlic Paste
1 tsp red Chilli powder
1 tsp Pepper powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 egg
3 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
1 tbsp bread crumbs for coating
Salt to taste

Oil for Deep Frying

Directions || How to prepare Chicken Lollipop

Mix chicken lollipop pieces with all the marinating ingredients (ginger garlic paste,red chilli powder, pepper powder,garam masala powder,egg)except cornflour. Keep aside for 30 mins.

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After 30 minutes ,add in cornflour and mix well.

Keep the bread crumbs ready.

Heat oil for deep frying. Once the oil is hot,

Then roll them in bread crumbs.Keep all the Chicken lollipops well coated.

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Now drop gently in hot oil , three or four at a time.

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Keep the flame in low medium flame and fry them to deep brown & crisp.

Stir them once in a while , make sure care to cook in low flame, so that the inside of lollypop is also cooked good, with crisp outside texture.

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Serve hot with any sauce or dips of your choice.