QUICK AND EASY CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE

INGREDIENTS
Cauliflower - 2 cups ( florets )
Cooked Basmathi Rice - 2 cups ( warm )
Onion - 1 ( sliced )
Green Chillies - 3 ( finely chopped )
Ginger and Garlic paste - 2 Tsps
Crushed Pepper - 1Tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 / 4 Tsp
Hot Water - as required
Turmeric Powder - 1 / 4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Ghee - 2 Tbsps

TO GARNISH
Onion - 1/ 2 ( fried in ghee )

METHOD
1. Soak the cauliflower florets in warm water along with
    salt and turmeric water for 5 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds, when they burst,
    add the sliced onions and green chillies.
3. Saute to a golden brown.
4. Add the ginger and garlic paste and saute till raw smell is no more.
5. Add the crushed pepper salt to taste and the drained cauliflower
    florets.
6. Fry till the florets are crisp and brown and add the garam masala
    powder.
7. Add the cooked rice mix well and serve hot garnished with fried
    onions.

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INGREDIENTS
Vermicelli - 1 cup
Milk - 2 cups
Water - 1 cup
Sugar - 1 cups
Cardamom Powder - 1 tsp
Orange Food Colour - a pinch
Ghee - 1 / 4 cup
Ghee - 1 Tsp ( to grease the plate )

TO GARNISH
Raisins - 15
Cashewnuts - 15
Ghee -  1 Tbsp

METHOD
1. Heat 1 Tbsp of ghee in a pan and fry the cashewnuts and raisins
    to a golden brown and set aside.
2. To the remaining ghee add another tablespoon of ghee and fry
     the broken vermicelli.
3. In another pan boil water and milk together and add the orange
     food colour.
4. When it starts to boil, add the fried vermicelli and cook in a low
     flame till the water is almost absorbed.
5. At this stage add the sugar and cardamom powder and keep stirring
    adding the ghee at intervals.
6. Now grease a dish or plate with a tea spoon of ghee and transfer the
    cooked vermecilli lump and flatten it gently with a greased spoon.
7. Garnish with fried cashewnuts and raisins.


Note : If you are using ready made roasted vermecilli , fry it for just a
          few seconds or it will brown.

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SALMON FISH STIR FRY WITH COCONUT / SALMON FISH PEERA

INGREDIENTS
Salmon Fillet - 400 gms
Mustard Seeds - 1 Tsp
Dry Red Chillies - 3
Onions - 2 ( chopped )
Green Chillies - 5 ( chopped )
Ginger and Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp
Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp
Pepper Powder - 2 Tsps
Turmeric Powder - 1 / 2 Tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 Tsp
Fennel Powder - 1 Tsp
Lemon Juice - 1 Tbsp
Curry Leaves - 2 sprigs
Coconut Oil - 3 Tbsps
Salt - to taste

TO GRIND
INGREDIENTS
Fresh Coconut Grated - 1 cup
Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp
Curry  Leaves - 6
Turmeric Powder - 1 / 2 Tsp
Green Chillies - 3

METHOD
1. Using a fork gently break the fish fillet to tiny pieces and set aside.

2. Grind the ingredients coarsely and keep aside.

3. Heat oil in a kadai and when it is hot add the mustard seeds.

4. Now add the dry red chillies and curry leaves.
5. Add the chopped onions and green chillies and saute well.

6. When the onions turn a golden brown add the ginger and garlic paste.

7. Saute till raw smell is no more and add all the spice powders.

8. Add salt to taste, the fish fillet and mix well in a low flame for 5 minutes.

9. Add the coarsely ground coconut mixture and mix well.

10. Keep stirring for 7 - 10 minutes in a low flame till it is dry.

11. Just before removing from stove add lemon juice stir once and serve hot.

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PRAWNS BIRIYANI

INGREDIENTS
Basmathi Rice - 2cups
Ghee - 1 Tsp
Cardamms - 5
Cinnamon - 2 inch piece
Cloves - 5
Coconut Milk - 4 cups

TO MARINATE
INGREDIENTS
Prawns - 3 / 4 kg
Chilli Powder - 2 Tsps
Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp
Pepper Powder - 1 Tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 Tsps
Curd - 3 Tbsps
Salt - to taste

TO SAUTE
INGREDIENTS
Onions - 2 ( sliced )
Green Chillies - 5 ( sliced )
Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 Tsps
Chilli Powder - 1 Tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 / 2 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1 1 / 2 Tsps
Fennel Powder - 2 Tsps
Salt - to taste
Ghee - 2 Tbsps

TO GARNISH
INGREDIENTS
Fried onion -1
Fried Cashewnuts - 50 gms
Fried Raisins - 50 gms

METHOD
1. Mix all the ingredients to marinate in a bowl and keep aside.

2. Heat 1 tsp of gee in a kadai and add the whole spices.
3. Add the rice and stir fry for 3 minutes.
4. Remove kadai from stove and set aside.

5. In another kadai heat 2 tsps ghee.
6. Add the sliced onions and green chillies.

7. Saute till onions turn golden and add ginger garlic paste.

8. Add the sliced tomatoes and chopped coriander leaves and mint.

9. Saute till tomatoes are soft and add the marinated prawns.

10. Now add the spices and cook covered till the mixture becomes dry.
11. In a cooker pour the coconut milk and let it boil.
12. Add the fried basmathi rice and the cooked prawns.

13. Check salt if necessary.
14. Cover cooker with lid and cook for 3 whistles till done.

15.Serve hot decorated with fried onions, cashewnuts and raisins.

NOTE :
The number of whistles depends on the make of the cooker.
Also adjust the spices to suit your palate.

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