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Recipe Of Fish Fry ( Kolkata Style)

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Recipe Of Meat Filled Rice Fritters

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Sometimes we hold onto things that we feel are essential in our lives when we should decide to make changes.Making those changes are difficult and most people wont make those changes,because there is a part of us that feels we have failed when life takes an unexpected turn.While some changes don't carry the stigma of failure,many changes do.In my case those changes were made for me.I felt that my life was over at the time when in reality it was just starting over. I guess my point is that in life one must embrace change,even if you don't make the change.You never know where the new path may take you,you never know if you don't go.

Change is the essence of life,just like the progress of the seasons brings changes in the nature - the emergence of first daffodils in the spring and the migration of variety of species is celebrated all over the world. In India,we welcome the spring and celebrates the new life and energy of the season. Similarly,in Iran they celebrate the rebirth of nature with much enthusiasm.

Nowruz is the persian New year and is one of the world's great festival, a full month of activities celebrating earth and the arrival of spring. Most of all it is a festival for families.Children and adults alike can share in preparing special meals,in decorating the house,and performing the many ceremonies that welcome the New Year. Nowruz is also about feasting on traditional food such as sabzi polow,Kookoo sabzi and meat based dishes among many other fresh and mixed herb based dishes. There is also a rich tradition of baking New Year's desserts and each region has its own traditional Shirini to celebrate this traditional festival.

The recipe that I am going to share today is one of the traditional recipe ,which is a must for a Nowruz meal. Meat filled rice balls are made with rice,meat,yellow split peas along with finely chopped fresh herbs.

Ingredients :

1 Cup Rice.
2 Cup Yellow Split Peas
500 Gms Boneless Chicken
3 Eggs.
1 large Onion
2 Garlic Cloves,minced
2 Tbs Chickpea Flour
1 Tbs Tomato Paste
1 Tbs Turmeric
1/4 Tbs Of Saffron dissolved in 2 tbs of hot water
Salt and Pepper to taste
Oil to fry.

For Fillings : Some raisins,walnuts and fried onions.

Method :

Boil the rice for 7 to 8 minutes on medium heat,drain and set aside
Boil the yellow split peas on medium heat for 30 minutes and set aside.
In a large bowl combine boiled rice with split peas,grounded chicken,turmeric,chickpea flour,saffron ,onion,salt and pepper.
In a big bowl whisk the eggs separately and then blend it well with the other ingredients.Take a handful of the mixture and shape into a ball.Make a hole in between and stuff some raisins,walnuts,and fried onions inside.
In a pan take 3 tbs of oil and heat it,deep fry the balls and serve them hot.

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Recipe Of Crisp Chicken Cake

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Recipe Of Crisp Chicken Cake

When I think of Protein, I think of barbecues, my favourite snack of quinoa, lentils and brown rice. I love to have a yummy roasted chicken for dinner, for lunch maybe a light and delicious piece of grilled fish......I also adore having a big pot of black beans going on stove, perfect for making tacos or enjoying with a side of brown rice. In fact I love all kind of beans and of course as anyone who has ever set foot in my house knows lentils of every colour.

I appreciate protein packed foods because they are savoury and delicious and because protein help my body to do so many things. Every time I lift a weight, do a crunch or hold a plank. Every time I pick my daughter. Every time I can haul my suitcase up the stairs or help someone else with heavy bags. The protein that I eat throughout the day gives my body the resources it needs to take care my bones and muscles, supporting me so that I can support myself and support the people around me.

I want to be as strong as possible, as healthy as possible, as continually capable as possible. Being capable is my number one top priority, so I make sure to eat my protein from variety of different sources, from egg whites with breakfast, to lentils with rice at lunch, to my favourite , whole grain quinoa, along with chicken or fish for dinner. Protein contains the ingredients that allow my body to build and repair, and nourishes my physical self. Protein is the source of my strength.

Chicken breast are the best lean muscle building protein. Don't get stuck in the monotony of eating bland baked chicken breast day in and day out.You can shred cooked chicken with two forks and toss it with vinegar or you can also try this recipe which gives extra nutrition to your dish with crispy peanuts and dates.

Recipe Of Crisp Chicken Cake

Ingredients :

Boneless Chicken Breast 85 gms (21 g protein)
Peanut 25 gms
Cashew nut 25 gms
Dates 7-8
Raisings 15 gms
Black Pepper
White pepper
Salt
GarMasala Powder 1/2 tbs
Red Chilli Powder 1/3 tbs

Method :

Clean the chicken breast and keep it in a plate,next sprinkle some salt, white and black pepper and keep aside.
For the stuffing soak the dates for 15 mints then boil them, cut them into small pieces.
In a pan add some oil and saute the nuts with dates and raisings,add some pepper,garam masala and salt.
Put the stuffing on the chicken breast and roll the chicken, tie the chicken piece with a kitchen string.
In a pan take two cup of water and bring to boil,then add the tied chicken into the boiling water and cover the lid. Boil the chicken for 15 mints.
In another Pan add some oil and shallow fry the boiled chicken,allow it to cool then slowly remove the string and cut the chicken into round pieces.