Friday, February 27, 2009

Uddina Bele Bonda/Crispy Black Gram Buns



For Uddina Bele Bonda you need the below ingredients:
Uddina bele/Split Black Gram- 1 cup
Avalakki/Flattened rice- 1/4 cup
Green chili- 1 finely chopped
Pepper powder- 1/4 tsp.
Coriander/Cilantro leaves- 2 tsp. (chopped)
Grated Coconut- 1 tsp.
Ginger paste-1/4 tsp.
Curry leaves- few (chopped)
Rice flour- 1 tsp. (optional)
Oil to fry.
Salt to taste.

Method:
1.Soak the Black gram for 6-7 hours and flattened rice for about 30 minutes. Make a thick paste of both by adding water little by little. The Constancy should be in such a way that the paste should drop very slowly from the spoon.
2.Now, add Green chilies, pepper powder, coriander leaves, grated coconut, ginger paste, curry leaves, and salt to taste. Mix them well (Add rice flour if the paste is too watery).
3.In a frying pan heat oil, wait till its hot enough. Drop the mixture with the help of spoon and fry till golden brown.
4.Serve hot crispy Uddina bele bonda with chutney or sauce.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Crunchy Chicken Drumsticks


For Crunchy Chicken Drumsticks you need the below ingredients:
Chicken drumsticks-6 numbers
Chili powder-1 tsp.
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
Ginger and garlic paste-1/2 tsp.
Cumin power-1/4 tsp.
Garam masala-1/4 tsp.
Egg-1 number
Coriander leaves few
Bread crumbs-1 tsp.
All purpose flour-1 tsp.
oil-4 tsp.
Salt to taste.

Method:
1.In a container add cleaned chicken drumsticks, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, ginger+garlic paste and salt to taste. Spread it on chicken well , make sure you slit the chicken before use. So that it absorb all the spices. Add water and soak for one hour.




2.In a bowl beat egg, chili powder, pinch of salt and chopped coriander leaves.




3.Now, remove excess water in chicken and dip it in egg mixture one at a time.



4.Mix all purpose flour and bread crumbs really well. Remove the chicken from egg mixture and roll it over the flour. Do one at a time.



5.Keep the coated chicken aside for at least 10 to 15 minutes.


6.Now, add 2 to 3 tsp. of oil in a pan and roast the chicken all around till done by covering it with lid. Or you can also deep fry the chicken drumsticks. Finally, ready to eat.



Note: You can store the coated chicken drumsticks in freezer for a week.