PRAWNS CUTLET

These prawns cutlet are tasty cutlets which can be prepared easily. If you are a prawn lovers, never miss this cutlet recipe. These can be prepared easily as evening snacks.

Ingredients 

• Prawns 1 cup
• Bread 2 slices
• Oil 3 tablespoons
• Onion 1 large
• Green chillies 2
• Garlic 4 cloves
• Ginger 1 inch piece
• Coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
• Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
• Fresh coriander leaves a few sprigs
• Refined flour (maida) 2 tablespoons
• Egg beaten 1
• Bread crumbs 1/2 cup

Method

Remove Shell, de-vein and wash the prawns thoroughly. Boil with a little salt, drain and chop them. Soak the bread in cold water for five minutes, squeeze out the water and blend in food processor until smooth.

Peel and finely chop the onion. Wash, peel and grate the ginger. Peel and finely chop garlic. Wash, remove the stem and finely chop the green chillies. Clean, wash and chop the coriander leaves.

Heat oil over medium heat, fry the chopped onions, chopped green chillies, chopped garlic and grated ginger for about 6-8 minutes.

Add coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder, stir fry for 1 minute. Add salt, pepper powder and chopped coriander cook for 30 seconds. Add the chopped prawns, bread mixture and lemon juice.

Remove from heat, mix thoroughly. Chill for atleast two hours. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into cutlets.

Dust them with flour, then dip in beaten egg and roll in bread crumbs. Ensure that the cutlets are coated properly.

Heat oil and deep fry till golden brown.

BRINJAL FRY

Did you know that the literal translation of ‘baingan’ actually means ‘without merit’.Botanically, brinjal is a fruit (a berry), not a vegetable. It grows on vines, just like tomatoes. For cooking purposes, it is considered a vegetable.

This fleshy, and purple or green veggie is often one of the last options in your menu. There is a misconception that it is not as nutritious as the other much-lauded vegetables and we assume that any dish that includes eggplant is going to be bland.This humble vegetable has a lot to offer – it is highly nutritious, and is very effective in the treatment of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, acne, and hair loss.

Sharing this simple recipe with 5 INGREDIENTS and easy to prepare. You can use either green or purple ; long or round variant to prepare this dish. Here I am using the green variant.

INGREDIENTS 

• Brinjal- cut into round pieces
• Chilli powder -1tspn 
• Turmeric powder 1/4tspn
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

DIRECTION

Mix chilli powder, salt and turmeric powder  add water and make it a paste. Marinate brinjal pieces with paste.

Add oil in a tawa and shallow fry the brinjal. Serve hot with rice and curry.

Health benefits of brinjal

• Helps Control Diabetes
• Good For Cardiovascular Health
• Boosts Memory
• Removes Excess Iron From The Body
• Facilitates Weight Loss
• Aids Digestion
• Helps Quit Smoking
• Has Antibacterial Properties
• Reduces Blood Pressure And Stress Levels
• Prevents Cancer
• Helps Prevent Cognitive Disorders
• Enhances Bone Health
• Treats Anemia
• Prevents Congenital Disorders
• Lowers Cholesterol Levels
• Provides Instant Energy
• Helps Strengthen The Immune System
• Is Good For Babies
• Enhances Liver Health
• Treats Acid Reflux
• Relieves Constipation
• Treats Gout
• Cures Hemorrhoids
• Cures Insomnia
• Treats Peptic Ulcers

CLAMP/MARUVAI SUKKA

Here is a very popular sea-food dish from the coastal region, made from Clams.This is the Mangalorean style dish called "Marwai Sukka"  or "Clams sukka"If you are getting tired of eating oily fish each week to meet recommendations of Omega-3 fatty acids, add clams to your recipe rotation a few times a month. Clams contains more Omega-3 fatty acids compared to other seafood.Clams are surprisingly high in iron, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

Clams qualify as a lean protein and have more than 20 grams of protein and less than two grams of fat in a three-ounce serving. 

Ingredients

• Clams - 1 kg                        
  
• Onion chopped - 1
• Garlic - 5 cloves
• Dry Red chilly - 5
• Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
• Jeera or Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
• Methi or fenugreek seeds - 1 tsp
• Peppercorns - 5
• Turmeric - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Grated/Desiccated coconut - 1/2 cup
• Tamarind pulp - 2 tbsp
• Oil - 1 tsp

Method:

Wash the clams well and put them in a pot or big vessel full of water along with some salt, and boil for 10 minutes or until the clams begin to open. Strain the water from clams and keep it aside.

Drain under running cold water. Now separate the clams into halves and keep the side which has the clam meat and discard the empty shell.

Take a pan, dry roast garlic, red chilly and the whole spices for about 5 minutes. Now allow to cool for sometime. 

Now grind the roasted ingredients along with the raw onion, turmeric and tamarind pulp to a smooth but thick paste. Use as little water as possible.

Now take a heavy bottomed pan, add oil, fry the ground paste for 5 minutes till the oil begins to separate. Add grated coconut and the clams and mix well.

Serve hot with rice.

Health & Nutrition Benefits Of Eating Clams 

• Clams make up for a heart-healthy choice, as they are low in fat and rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
• It serves as a good source of phosphorus for the body, the nutrient required for proper formation of bones and teeth. In addition, it also helps the body utilize vitamins.
• The protein level of clam is much higher than that of red meat, with very few calories. It helps in building lean body mass in athletes.
• It is a rich source of iron for the body. In fact, the iron content in clam is much higher than beef. It is a boon for individuals suffering from iron deficiency.
• The high amount of potassium present in clam assists the body in maintaining blood pressure and regulating heart function, along with other body processes.
• It is rich in vitamin A, which is required by the body to maintain healthy skin and also promotes vision, growth and bone development.
• Clam has a fair amount of cholesterol, which is required to maintain healthy blood cholesterol in the body