Poh Pia Tod/Thai Spring Rolls

                            It looks like a decade has passed since I posted on my blog last.I started with my own Catering company which perpetually kept me on my toes.I learnt a lot while moving ahead in this beautiful culinary journey with a lot more still to grasp....
           Every event was like delivering a baby...too exhausting and intimidating but the accolades post party were enough to keep me going. At times, my mind eluded the fact that I had missed atleast 2 meals in a go....Gosh!! Am i taking some kind of exams and fretting over again and again?
                Nevertheless, it gives me a high....living my dream and unfolding my passion.

       Today I was free so I wanted to make myself something which I love...I loveeeee Thai cuisine.So I made myself Poh pia tod and Veg Thai Curry with some rice.Want to share the recipe of Poh Pia Tod with you guys....


                              Ingredients:
10 Spring roll sheets
1 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Garlic(finely chopped)
1 Chinese cabbage(shredded)
5 Dehydrated Shitake mushrooms(soaked in hot water for 10 mins. and then finely chopped)

50 grams Glass noodles(soaked in water for              10 mins.and cut into small pieces)
5-6 Carrots(julienned)
3 -4 Water Chestnuts(finely chopped)
1 tbsp Soya Sauce
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp White pepper
1/4 tsp Sugar
 Oil for frying

                            DIRECTIONS:
                           For the filling:

1: Mix noodles ,cabbage ,carrots ,mushrooms and water chestnuts in a bowl.
2: Heat oil in a wok.Add garlic and saute a little.
3: Add all the ingredients mixed in a bowl and saute a little.Add soya sauce ,salt, white pepper powder and sugar.Mix it nicely.
4: Let it cool down completely. 

                           Assembling:

1: Lay square spring roll sheet on a clean surface with one corner pointing towards you.

****Always remember to keep the smooth side of the spring roll sheet outwards(on the surface) so that it looks smooth when fried***

2:Place 2 tsp filling towards the corner pointing you and fold it tightly from bottom rolling upwards till centre.

3: Now roll from both the sides so that it looks like an envelope.
4: Rub slurry made up of flour and water on the remaining edges of the spring roll and roll the spring roll till the end.
5: Seal it tightly.
6: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat and slide 3-4 spring rolls at a time.
7: Fry till they are golden brown in color. 
8: Serve with sweet dipping sauce.

****You can even cut the spring roll into 2 before serving*****


   







           


                 

Pav Bhaji

                        Ingredients:
For 6-8

4 tbsp . Oil
2 tbsp Butter
4 Onions (finely chopped )
8 Tomatoes ( finely chopped )
1 tsp Garlic paste
4 Cups Water

750 gms Potatoes  (boiled)
1 cup Cauliflower(chopped )
3 Carrots (diced )
1 / 2 cup  Peas

1 Capsicum ( chopped finely )
3 tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala
Salt, to taste
1  tsp. Red Chilli Powder

For garnishing:
Chopped Coriander leaves
Chopped Onions
Lemon Wedges
Cube of butter

                       Directions :
1 : Heat oil in a thick bottomed vessel.Add butter.
2 : Pressure cook vegetables and lightly mash them.
3 : Add garlic to oil and sauté till golden brown.

4 : Add chopped onions and cook till they are golden brown in color.

5 : Add chopped tomatoes and cook on low flame till they are mushy.
6 : Now cook on high flame till it leaves oil.
7 : Add salt, red chili powder and pav bhaji masala.

8 : Add boiled and mashed potatoes and   vegetables.
9 : Cook on low flame till it is  mixed properly.Now add some water and mash it nicely.
10 :Cook for 5 minutes on high flame.
11 : Serve with butter toasted pav along with chopped onions, chopped coriander leaves, butter and lemon wedges.

Smoking Paan Shots

                Paan is something which is liked by almost everyone,  though the taste buds need a particular flavor.Some like banarasi , some like meetha  and some Calcutta Paan. Nowadays there are Fire Paan and Ghundi too....
     In fact you can ask your Paan wala to modify a regular Paan as per your liking. 
         I like to give it a twist and turn it into Paan shots or Paan Panacotta or Paan Cheesecake. 
          Just a few Betel leaves , fennel seeds , Gulukand and  some chilled milk.....wow!! It turns it into a heavenly drink.
                       
  

A New Venture

It's been a while that I took a sabbatical from my blog since I was a little occupied with a new venture. With God's grace it's been a beautiful journey  so far.
           I was so much in love with food that it was the only thing which occupied my head all the time.....even in my sleep. Yes, you got it right ...I used to dream about presenting a dish in different,  innovative ways.So I started with catering and try to incorporate new and innovative  dishes everytime I meet a prospective client.
            These are some of the pictures of the events I catered. Hope  you like them and trust me , your feedback means a lot to me.

These are the ones I did  for a DHOL NIGHT.

Thsee are from a HALDI FUNCTION! !

Trying to be better with every event with your blessings and good wishes... 😍😍

Wholewheat Chocolate Skillet Brownie

                        

120 gms Semi sweet chocolate
1/4 cup Butter
1 Egg
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Brown Sugar

1/5 Cup Whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
Pinch of Salt

                      Directions :
1: Preheat oven at 180 degree Celsius.
2: On a double boiler, melt butter and Chocolate.
3: Let it cool.

4: Stir Egg, Sugar and Vanilla extract.
5: Pour it into chocolate mixture and stir nicely.
6: Sift Whole Wheat flour , baking powder and salt and add to chocolate mixture. Fold in gently.

7: Pour it into a greased iron skillet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
8: Serve with a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream, chocolate sauce and toasted almonds.