FOOD: lazy girl's snack- POTATO CROQUTTES

I know for some of you it may seem inappropriate to see food post in crucial time like this when we still are getting aftershocks everyday & life still in tremor.But I guess its time we try switch out from the “quake mode”& start our lives normally don’t u think?And anyway if your one of those like my grandma who's still not ready to enter home despite how safe the house looks even after that MEGAEARTHQUAKE, this quick make and munch snack might just fill up your hungry tummy!

Today was just like the other days after the earthquake-still aftershocks and everyone too lazy to do anything.Literally it feels like the shake has shaked off the energy out of people,all you want is to sleep or just lie around in a safe place(well thats how i feel). Anyway we aint never too lazy to cook though,especially my mom.She just gets excited when it comes to cooking and whatever recipe you show her,she'l add her own personal touch & make extra tasty!lucky me i know,,but now u may have guessed where all the fat in my body comes from too haha

So getting back to how to make this absolutely easy,quick & deliiiiiicious potato croquttes:

Lets start :

all u need is boiled potatoes-mashed,breadcrumbs and that colourful mixture right there is chopped-onions,green chilles,spring onions & coriander

mix all the chopped items to the mashed potatoes 

add salt,chilli powder and black pepper to taste & mix well.

so,we have 3 steps here before the goodness hits the hot oil:
1.make small balls of the mix
2.coat them with egg wash(here i used 3 eggs)
3.roll them around in breadcrumbs

If you don’t have breadcrumbs,blend some beaten rice or suji and it will work the same as well.

drop the balls in very hot oil & fry until golden brown,if you overfry them,they might crumble to pieces,keep watch!

drain the excess oil & wola they are ready!

We made dipping sauce out of ketchup,little vinegar & chilli paste!

So here you go,easy & quick lazy girl's snack.ENJOY :)

Mom's Chicken Gravy

Its mother’s day & you’v brought her gifts & sweets,well that’s pretty obvious don’t u think?So how bout you cook dinner for her tonight?(here,im specifically trying to point out the boys).Most of the boys i know including my younger brother for them cooking isn’t their forte.I remember once my brother cooked us noodle & though it was salty,my grandma was so happy,she finished it all.

I was cooking meal this morning & while I was preparing this chicken curry I thought I should write a post about this too.I mean who doesnot love chicken curry & rice(yeah I know vegeterians don’t) but Im sure they would too if they tried some of this.

Every family has their own versions of chicken curry.This is my quick & simple version.I call it Mom’s Chicken Gravy because my mom taught me most of the dishes including this one.And those who have no idea of cooking,it may look quite dense but its really easy-pisy,trust me!

Still don’t?see for urselves :

First heat up some vegetable oil,after it gets hot add methi,corainder & jeera seeds.Add chopped onions & let it turn slighty brown,add bay leaves(tejpatta),ginger-garlic paste & turmeric.

Toss the chicken in the pan & close the lid.(Im using 1/2 kilo chicken chunks).Keep checking in every 2 minutes or so,dont let the meat stick in the pan.

The chicken will release some water in some minutes,then take some cardamom(sukmel),cloves(lwang),cinnamon stick(dalchini) crush it & throw in the pan.Also add salt to taste.Cook for some more minutes until the chicken turns slighty brown.

Add chopped tomatoes,chillies & spring onions.Stir.Then add chilli powder,jeera powder,coriander powder(optional),meat masala,pinch of black pepper & add a little water & let the spices cook.

Add more water or chicken stock & let it come to boil.Turn down the heat & let it come to thick consistency,thats what we call gravy.

Turn off the heat,chop some corainder leaves & garnish on top.Serve hot w/ rice!

This portion serves 4-5 people.Your mom will absolutely love it.And dont worry even if u make it slighty salty or doensot turn out perfect,well its the thought that counts.GOOD LUCK!

Here's to all the beautiful moms out there.Happy Mother's Day!

                                                                                  xx,

                                                                                  Punam