QUICHE

[ayeshasadique]

hi,
i made this one for the first time, and my kids were all over it like bees and ants :D !!

QUICHE (read as QISH ;rhymes with WISH)

items I
eggs - 5 nos. beaten
milk - 1 cup
plain flour - 1/2 cup
cream cheese - 4 tsp
chilli powder - 1 tsp (add more according to your taste)
black pepper powder -1 tsp (add more if u want it hot)
salt

items II
butter - 1 tsp
onion - 1/4 cup , chopped
capsicum - 1 no. chopped
mushroom - a handful, chopped
spinach - 1/4 cup, chopped( optional)
salt

items III
bread crumbs - 2 tbsp
grated cheese - 1 cup
butter - 1 tsp

other optional items - cooked chicken pieces, sea food, leftover meat etc

method:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. whisk all things under item I to a smooth batter.
3. stir fry all things under item II for 2 minutes, and add it to the batter.
4. butter a round baking dish, sprinkle with bread crumbs.
5. pour the batter in to it.(the batter must be like idli batter consistency or like cake batter)
6. sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
7. bake in the oven at 350 degree for 45 minutes (or until set and the top turns golden brown)
8. allow to cool a bit.
9. slide on to a platter and cut into triangles.
10. serve with ketchup.
i had used chicken and my kids didnt need any accompaniment at all :D

[vm]

Dear Ayeshasidique,

Nice to see different recipes from u. Can u pl. post the recipe for masala brinjal which is a speciality in kerala.
Once again keep posting more recipes

[Shoba]

[quote="ayeshasadique"]hi,

QUICHE (read as QISH ;rhymes with WISH)

It's pronounced "keesh". Sorry to zoom in on the pronunciation :oops:

Shoba

[RedPepper]

Wonderful recipe. I am sure my kid will love this too. Thanks for sharing. Hoping to try out soon.

For the pronunciation,
http://www.answers.com/topic/quiche?method=6
click on the speaker to listen

[ayeshasadique]

HI
thanks for the correction :roll: ....or should i say something like "a rose is a rose is a rose" :D :D

[ayeshasadique]

dear vm,
i dont know the traditional keralite recipe...but this is how i make brinjal masala!!

brinjals - 6 nos, medium
(cut in to 4 ,length wise)
turmeric -1/4 tsp
salt
oil -3 tbsp
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grind together the following:
"small onions - 1/4 cup
tomato - 2 nos, small
green chilli -1 (or as required)
ginger - a small piece
garlic - 4 cloves"
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mustard seeds - 1 tsp
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
split black gram -1 tsp
curry leaves - a sprig
onion - 1/4 cup, chopped
red chilli powder - 1 tsp
cumin powder - 1 tsp
salt
coriander leaves

1. fry the brinjal in oil, sprinkled with turmeric and salt. when golden remove and keep aside.
2. in a spoon of heated oil, add mustard, cumin, gram and curry leaves. when mustard crackles, add onion and fry till brown.
3. add the ground items, chilli & cumin powders and salt. fry for a few minutes.
4. add fried brinjals, sprinkle a little water and cook the masala and brinjal together taking care not to overcook and mash the brinjals.
5. garnish with chopped coriander and serve.

[ayeshasadique]

dear vm
u never told me whether u have tried the brinjal masala or not!
i hope u liked it :)

[ayeshasadique]

ZUCCHINI TARTLETS

olive oil - 1 tsp
butter - 1 tbsp
onions - 5, chopped
zucchini - 2, grated
plain flour - 2 tbsp
eggs - 3 , beaten
cheddar cheese - 2 cups, grated
salt, pepper, paprika/chilli powder

1. preheat oven to 180 degrees
2. heat oil and butter in a pan, and fry the onion till it is colourless.
3. add zucchini and seaoning.remove from heat.
4. add all the items and mix.
5. spoon into greased small tart moulds and bake 15 to 20 minutes.
6. serve warm with sour cream.

[ayeshasadique]

TUNA CAKES

onion - 2 no, chopped finely
green chilli - 2, chopped
curry leaves - 5 nos. , chopped
canned tuna fish (in water) - 500 gms
lemon juice - 1 tsp
turmeric - a pinch
chilli powder - 1/4 tsp
plain flour - 2 tbsp
salt, pepper
oil - 1 tbsp (dont use oil , if using fish canned in oil)

1. mix all items together. shape into cutlets.
2. bake in a oven at 180 degrees for 20 minutes.
3. serve hot with ketchup.

[Noodles]

Palin flour = RIECE FLOUR or MAIDA FLOUR ?

[rain]

hi ayesha,

[quote="ayeshasadique"] how i make brinjal masala!!

great going ayesha.looking forward to try this recipe and also dalcha.small brinjals are avl only at the indian stores :( hope to stock it soon.
btw, u said "fry the brinjals" do u mean to deep fry it?

regards,
rain

[vm]

Dear Ayesha,

My Indian grocery store lady has promised to get me the brinjal next week. I will try and let u soon.

Thanks

[ayeshasadique]

fry the brinjals in the 3 tbsp oil till golden and set aside...in the same oil u can splutter mustard

[ayeshasadique]

dear noodles
plain flour is maida

[ayeshasadique]

u can also use..cake flour or all purpose flour

[ayeshasadique]

COTTAGE PIE

minced meat - 500 gms
oil - 2 tbsp
onion - 1 , chopped
garlic - 2 tsp, minced
tomatoes - 2, chopped
chilli powder - 2 tsp
salt
stock - 5 tbsp

potato mix:
cooked , mashed potatoes - 250 gms
butter - 2 tsp
milk - 1/2 cup
salt
pepper
mix the above together.

1. heat oil and saute onion and garlic.
2. add mince and brown.
add tomato, chilli powdr ans salt; cook till tomato is mashed up.
3. add stock and simmer till dry.
4. put in a pie dish, top with the potato mix ( u can pipe out potato thru' a star nozzle) .
5. sprinkle some grated cheese and put under a grill till golden brown on top.

[ayeshasadique]

making lasange for dinner...will posr recipe tomorrow :)

[ayeshasadique]

oh, i never posted the lasangne recipe, is it ?!!!

[Hindi]

nope :)

[ayeshasadique]

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LASAGNE

minced meat - 500g
onion - 2 , chopped finely
carrot - 1 , chopped finely
garlic - 2 tsp, chopped finely
leek - 2 tbsp, chopped
tomatoes - 2, deseeded and chopped
parsley - 2 tbsp, chopped
Virgin olive oil
Salt and black pepper (can add chilli powder for a spicy taste)

lasagne sheets
white sauce
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Preheat the oven to 200ºC

1. Heat oil and add the chopped onion, carrot, leek and garlic in 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the salt and pepper.
2. Add the meat and brown it well.
3. Put in the tomatoes and parsley.
5. Add water if you find it is getting dry.
6. Make the white sauce .
7. Take a square baking dish, line bottom with white sauce , then with lasagne sheets, with no overlapping. Add prepared meat sauce and top with a layer of white sauce. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Repeat another one or two layers finishing with a layer of lasagne sheets topped with white sauce and cheese.
8. dot with butter.
9. Bake for 40 minutes.
10. check with a fork if cooked, and serve.


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