The Thought
Spanish cooking has popular roots. It is the people's cuisine. Most of it is down-to-earth, uncomplicated food! Simple to Make
In our journey across international cuisines, today I present to you the most simple dishes to make amongst the Spanish Cuisine
delicioso! :)
Ingredients:
6-7 medium potatoes, peel em off
1 whole Onion
1 Chilli, green & cut
5-6 large eggs
2-3 cups of Oil for pan frying
Salt to taste
Oregano (The pack from Dominoes pizza would be best, if you have them)
How to Cook :
1. Peel the potatoes and slice them julianne or infact into finer bits (Be careful not to shred them )
2. Cut the onion in a similar fashion
3. Crack the eggs into a whisking tumbler and keep them aside for later whisk & pour
4. In a large, heavy, non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Carefully place the potato, chilli and onion mixture into the frying pan, spreading them evenly over the surface. The oil should almost cover the potatoes
Check regularly. The potatoes should be able to break when pressurized through the spatula. Add salt to taste
5. Whisk the eggs using a fork or spoon. Add the heated potatoes chilli and onion mixture. You may have to add a pinch of salt if necessary. Add the oregano as well and whisk
6. Pur 1-2 tsp of oil to a frying pan. Let it simmer for a few seconds. When hot, stir the potato onion mixture once more and “pour” into the pan and spread out evenly. Allow the egg to cook around the edges. Then you can carefully lift up one side of the omelet to check if the egg has slightly “browned.” The inside of the mixture should not be completely cooked and the egg will still be runny.
7. Turn it over and allow it to cook the other side.
8. Serve it on a plate. Cut it into pizza style pieces before service
Side Add-on's
- Sofrito Sauce (My next recipe)
Enjoy
Warm Regards
Karthik "Foodie" GB
www.ideasforfood.blogspot.in
The Thought:
Chinese cuisine happens to be the most sought after and is starting to become the most popular forms of cuisine.
Today we take you to the land of 10 odd surnames in search of the perfect Cheese patties with Mexican rice.
Mexican! Chinese! Indian writer! Sounds confusing? Well.. Our lands may be governed by borders but the taste of our food knows no borders!
Ingredients:
1. Rice
2 1/2 cups Steamed (Cooker) Rice
1 onion
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 cup boiled mixed vegetables (I choose soft peas, cabbage, carrots & spring onions)
Oil
Ginger Garlic paste - 1 Tsp
salt to taste
A few Mushrooms
2. Cheese Patties
2 Potatoes
100 Gram Cottage Cheese
Coriander - Smashed
Maida
Green Chillies to suit your spice buds
Oil
Salt
3. Tomato Gravy
3 large tomatoes
1 onion
3 cloves of garlic (lehsun)
a pinch of Carom seeds
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
How to Cook
1. With the rice
Heat the oil and fry the onion for 2 minutes.
Add the paste and fry again for 1 minute.
Add the chilli powder and vegetables & mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
Add the rice and salt and mix thoroughly.
2. For the cheese patties
Mix the potatoes, paneer, coriander, flour, green chillies and salt and shape like patties.
Cook on a tawa with the help of a little oil. (Refer to my earlier recipe for a detailed description)
3. For the tomato gravy
Heat the oil and fry the onion for 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and fry again for a few seconds.
Add the tomatoes, carom seeds, chilli powder, sugar and salt and cook until soft.
Blend in a mixer. Do not strain. If the gravy is too thick, add a little water.
4. How to proceed
Spread the hot rice in a dish
Put the cheese patties over the rice.
Cover with the tomato gravy and sprinkle grated cheese on top.
Bake if necessary for 10-15 minutes (I havent had the opportunity to try that considering my kitchen equipment is limited to a microwave)
Serve hot.
Disfrutar!! (Enjoy)
Warm Regards
Karthik "Foodie" GB
www.ideasforfood.blogspot.com
Photo Courtesy : Tarla Dalal
