Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 12 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 12 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Sunday 27 February 2011

Tuna Cutlets




This is a quick and easy snack or starter recipe...great for parties or even as a tiffin filler. Can be made in advance and fried when required.


You will get approx 18 cutlets using the below ingredients..


3 white potatoes
1 tablespoon oil
1 Onion
1 Tomato
2 Green chillies ( add more if you like it spicy)
3 flakes of garlic
1 tablespoon vinegar or lime juice.
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder ( can be omitted if you wish to go mild)
1 can of tuna ( can use fresh if you prefer)
Handful of finely chopped fresh Coriander leaves
Semolina (Rava) or breadcrumbs to coat
Salt according to taste




Method


1. Boil the potatoes until soft and mash. The tip to see if potatoes are cooked always pierce with a fork.


2. In a pan heat some oil, add finely chopped garlic and chillies, then add onion and tomatoes.


3. Add the dry masala powders and then the tuna ( if using the canned stuff make sure all liquid is drained).


4. Add the vinegar/lime juice and stir well. Season with salt accordingly.


5. Take off the gas and add freshly chopped coriander.


6. Add this mixture to the mashed potatoes and shape into small balls.


7. Roll each ball into the semolina/breadcrumbs and shape. Align on a flat dish. This can then be freezed or kept in the fridge and will stay for atleast a week.


8. When required, shallow fry and serve hot with side salad and ketchup.


Ready to be fryed
Shallow Fry the cutlets










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