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Vada and Chutney Recipe

Ingredients for Vada: 2 cups of urad dal (split black lentils) 1 tablespoon of rice flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds 1 teaspoon of grated ginger Oil for deep frying Ingredients for Chutney: 1 cup of fresh coconut, grated 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon of roasted chana dal 1 tablespoon of tamarind paste Salt to taste Water as needed For tempering: 1 teaspoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon of urad dal, 1 dried red chili, and a few curry leaves Instructions: For Vada: Soak the urad dal in water for 4-6 hours. Drain the dal and grind it to a smooth paste with a little water. Add rice flour, salt, cumin seeds, and grated ginger to the dal paste and mix well. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Take a small amount of the dal mixture and shape it into a ball. Flatten it slightly and make a small hole in the center. Carefully add the vadas to the hot oil and fry them until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them from the oil and place

Chicken noodles Recipe

  Here is a recipe for restaurant-style chicken noodles: Ingredients: 250g egg noodles 2 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 capsicum, julienned 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup spring onion greens, chopped 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste Pepper to taste Instructions: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a wok or large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken strips and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Add onion, carrot, capsicum, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add the cooked noodles and toss until the noodles are coated with the sauce and the chicken and vegetables are evenly distributed. Garnish wi

Egg noodles Recipe

Here is a recipe for egg noodles restaurant-style: Ingredients: 250g egg noodles 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, minced 1 onion, sliced 1 carrot, julienned 1 capsicum, julienned 1/2 cup cabbage, shredded 1/4 cup spring onion greens, chopped 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp vinegar 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste Pepper to taste Instructions: Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a wok or large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add onion, carrot, capsicum, and cabbage. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add the cooked noodles and toss until the noodles are coated with the sauce and the vegetables are evenly distributed. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious restaurant-style egg noodles!

Fish fry Recipe

  Here's a recipe for a simple and delicious fish fry: Ingredients: 4-6 fish fillets (any type of fish will work, but tilapia, catfish, or cod are good choices) 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp of black pepper 1/2 tsp of paprika 1/2 tsp of garlic powder 1/2 tsp of onion powder 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper (optional) 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup of milk Vegetable oil for frying Instructions: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk. Dip each fish fillet in the egg mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the fish to ensure it's well coated. Heat enough vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat to cover the bottom of the pan by about 1/4 inch. Carefully add the fish fillets to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Once the fish is cooked,

Prawns curry Recipe

Here's a recipe for restaurant-style prawns that you can try at home: Ingredients: 500g of large prawns, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp of vegetable oil 2 tbsp of butter 1 onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp of grated ginger 2 tomatoes, diced 1 tsp of cumin powder 1 tsp of coriander powder 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder 1/4 tsp of red chili powder (or to taste) 1/4 cup of fresh cream Salt and pepper to taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnish Instructions: Heat the oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute. Add the diced tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir well and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy. Add the prawns and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Add the fresh cream and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve h

Butter Chicken Recipe

Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish that features tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. Here's a recipe you can try: Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Instructions: In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, garam masala, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours). In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all side