Simple Masala Egg Omlette Sandwich (Anda/Kodiguddu Attu)

Indian Eggetarian Breakfast Special

Simple Masala Egg Omlette Sandwich (Anda/Kodiguddu Attu)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Egg- 4 No’s
Onion- 1 Small, Finely Chopped

Green Chillies- 3 No’s., Finely Chopped

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 1 Tsp.
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- ¼ Tsp.

Red Chilli Powder- ¼ Tsp.

Salt - ¼ Tsp.

Black Pepper Powder (Freshly crushed) - ¼ Tsp.

Garam Masala- ¼ Tsp.

Fresh Coriander Leaves- 2 Tbsp., Finely Chopped

Rich Multi Grain/Whole Wheat Bread- 4-6 Slices 

Method:

In a Mixing Bowl, Add Onion & Green Chillies

Crack the Eggs in the Bowl & Whisk them till Fluffy

Add Red Chilli Powder, Salt, Black Pepper Powder, Coriander Leaves & Beat well

Heat Oil in Wide Non Stick Skillet (Tawa) on Medium Flame

Add Cumin Seeds & Sauté till Seeds Crackle

Gently Pour the Egg Mixture on the Tawa

Cover & Cook on Both Sides till they turn Fluffy & Light Brown on Low Flame

Serve Hot Wrapped inside 2 Bread Slices with Tomato Ketchup!

 

Tips:

It is Essential to Carefully Whisk the Eggs just enough for the Fluffy Texture

This Omlette also Tastes Great with Rice, Phulka or just by Itself!

Rich Multi Grain/Whole Wheat Bread & Eggs definitely are a great Combo Meal to Kick start the Day!

Variations:

Can Add Finely Chopped Tomatoes as per Taste

For a South Indian Taste, can add ¼ Tsp. Turmeric Powder & Curry Powder instead of ¼ Tsp. Garam Masala in the Whisked Eggs

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Chocolate & Cinnamon Wontons

International Egg less Desserts Special

Chocolate & Cinnamon Wontons

Ingredients:

Dark Chocolate Bar- 

Butter-

Wonton Wrapper-

Brown Cinnamon Powder- 1 Tsp.

Castor Sugar- 2 Tbsp.

Method:

Cut the Individual Squares Pieces out of the Dark Chocolate Bar

Brush the Edges of the Wonton Wrapper with a little bit of Butter on the Edges

Place a Small Square Chocolate Piece on Upper Half of the Wonton Wrapper

Pressing Gently Seal the Edges with Fingers

Place Prepared Wontons on a Non Stick Tray

Brush Wontons with a Layer of Butter

Combine Brown Cinnamon Powder & Castor Sugar Well in a Bowl

Sprinkle on Wontons

Bake in a Preheated Oven at 180degrees C for about 8 Minutes until Golden and Crisp

Serve Warm with Hot Black Coffee!

Tips:

Thanks to Donna Hay's show Fast, Fresh, Simple from where we get the Inspiration for trying out the Unexplored Areas of Culinary Delights!

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Grilled Feta Greek Salad

International Vegetarian Salad Special 
Greek Cuisine

Grilled Feta Greek Salad- Classic Greek Salad with a Twist!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Cucumber- 1

Tomatoes- 2

Red Onions- 1 Medium

Black Olives- 5

Fresh Mint Leaves- 1 Sprig

Fresh Parsley Leaves-

Fresh Feta Cheese- 

For Dressing:

Olive Oil- 2 Tbsp.

Red Wine Vinegar-  2 Tbsp.

Honey- 1 Tbsp.

Sea Salt- To Taste

Freshly Cracked Black Pepper-

Method:

Whisk together Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Honey, Sea Salt & Black Pepper

Next Slice Cucumber, Tomatoes & Place on a Serving Plate

Sliced Red Onions, Olives, Mint Leaves & Flat Parsley Leaves

Now Slice Feta into Big Rectangular Slices & Brush with Oil

Heat Non stick on High Flame & Fry until Golden & Crunchy

Cut in Half & Place on Salad

Just before Serving, Spin the Dressing & Serve

Tip:

Thanks to Donna Hey, I got this Idea for this Recipe that has all the Classic Greek Salad Ingredients like Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Olives, Fresh Burst of Parsley & Mint. So, the Twist in this Recipe is that the Feta is Pan Fried really quickly so that there is Crispy Outside & Warm Cheese Flavor Inside! 

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Instant Dipping Tiramisu/Deconstructed Tiramisu

International Egg less Desserts Special

Instant Dipping Tiramisu/Deconstructed Tiramisu

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Espresso Coffee- 2 Tbsp.

White Sugar- 1 Tbsp., Powdered into Castor Sugar

Coffee Liquor- 1 Tbsp.

Mascarpone Cheese- ¼ Cup or 60 Grams

Fresh Cream- ¼ Cup or 60ML.

Vanilla Extract- ½ Tsp.

Icing Sugar- 2 Tbsp., Sifted

Saviordi (Sponge Finger Biscuits)- 6 No's.

Method:

In a Deep Saucepan, Mix Espresso Coffee & Sugar

Stir until the Sugar dissolves & Simmer on Very Low Flame for about a Minute

While the Espresso Mixture is still boiling, turn the Heat down

Remove from Heat, Add Coffee Liquor & Place in Fridge to Chill

In a Mixing Bowl, Mix Mascarpone, Fresh Cream, Icing Sugar & Vanilla Extract & Whisk 

Whisk until 'Soft Peaks' start to Form Resulting in a Creamy Mascarpone Dip!

Just Before Serving, Pour the Espresso & Mascarpone Cheese in Small Serving Glasses

Dip a Spoon Finger Biscuits Stick in Each Glass & Enjoy the Dessert Fresh!

Tip:

Thanks to Donna Hay, I got this Idea for the Quick Fix or to say the 'Lift Me Up' Version of the Classic Tiramisu, also called the 'Deconstructed Tiramisu'!

With the Espresso Mixture, be Careful with the High Heat as the Mixture Tends to turn Bitter easily

The Saviordi is also called the Spoon Finger/Sponge Finger Biscuits/Lady Fingers/Biscuits Stick

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Pappardelle Pasta with Assorted Vegetable Ribbons

International Vegetarian Main Course Special

Italian Cuisine

Pappardelle Pasta with Assorted Vegetable Ribbons

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Pappardelle Pasta- 1 Pack

Olive Oil- 1 Tbsp.

Garlic Cloves- 4 No's, Finely Sliced

Baby Onions- 6 No’s, Finely Sliced

Spring Onions- 2 No’s.

Red/Orange Carrot- 1 No., Small

Green/Yellow Zucchini- 1 No., Small

Salt- ¼ Tsp.

Salt & Pepper-  To Season

Fresh Ricotta-

Fresh Basil Leaves-

Parmesan Cheese- Freshly Grated

Method:

Wash & Finely Slice the Vegetables (Spring Onions, Carrot, Zucchini) Lengthwise using a Mandoline Slicer/ Peeler into Thin Ribbons

Place All the Vegetable Ribbons in a Bowl

Add Salt, Toss to Mix Well

Put them to Boil in Microwave/Stove till Tender & Set Aside

In a Deep Bottomed Pot, Heat Water till it Boils

Put the Pappardelle Pasta in Boiling Water

Check to see if the Pasta is Cooked

Drain the Pasta & Give Pasta a Proper Shape before it starts sticking together

In the Same Pot, Add Oil, Garlic, Onions & Cook till Golden

Add the Boiled Vegetable Ribbons

Add the Pasta & Toss so all Strands & Vegetables are coated in the Garlic Flavored Oil

Season with Salt & Pepper

Just before Serving, Hold the Pasta with the Tongs & Give the Plate a Spin while Gently Layering the Pasta in it

Add Ricotta & Grated Parmesan Cheese along with the Remaining Spring Onion Ribbons & Fresh Basil Sprig on Top

Serve Hot!

Tip:

The Tip for Non Sticky Pasta is to Rapidly Boil it in 'Hot Bubbling Water' that stops the Pasta from Sticking Together as the Oil won’t Stop it from Sticking

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