Italian Sandwich

Ingredients for sandwich:

1. Readymade chicken Pattie 2 nos

2. Shredded lettuce

3. Finely sliced cucumber

4. Sliced Tomato Roundels

5. Hard boiled Egg Roundels

6. Finely chopped capsicum

7. Baguette 1 no

All the ingredients are as per your need.

Dressing 1:

1. Mayonnaise 1/4 cup

2. Tomato Ketchup 1-2 tbsp

3. Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp

4. Crushed red peppers as per need

(Mix all of these really well, this will be your dressing no 1)

Dressing 2:

1. White Vinegar 1/4 cup

2. Olive Oil 1/4 cup

3. Grated garlic clove 1 no

4. Salt

5. Crushed Red Pepper

6. Sugar 1/2 tsp

(Mix all of the above ingredients really well and use as needed, u dont have to use all the dressing one at a time )

Method:
1. Slice the bread as shown in the pic

2. Apply a little butter(optional)to the bread and add the cheese slices to it and toast the bread for a few minutes untill the cheese starts melting

3. Place cucumber slices horizontally on the bread, along with tomato slices

4. Drizzle very little dressing no 2 at this stage(use the dressing as per ur need)

5. Now place boiled egg roundels, and chopped capsicum above the tomato slices

6. Add lots of chopped lettuce leaves , sliced chicken pattie(if using forzen bake according to instructions and then use it) and drizzle dressing no 1 on top.

7. Cut the sanwich into 2 parts and enjoy

Note: I dint use any dressing while making my sandwich, i used only mayo and it tasted great,,, so if u wannna avoid the dressings u can do so without any hesitation. You can buy ready made baguette from stores but I baked it fresh at home

The recipe is as follows

1. 1 and hlf cup maida

2. 1 and hlf tsp instant yeast

3. A pinch of baking soda

4. Milk Powder 2 tbsp

5. Salt 1/2 tsp

6. Sugar very little

Method:

1. Take 1/2 a cup of luke warm water add salt and sugar to it, mix well and add instant yeast. Cover and set aside for 5-7 mins till it becomes frothy.

2. Add this water to maida and mix well and knead into a very soft dough, use extra water if needed

3. Once the dough is kneaded well, let it rest on a warm place for 2 hours

4. After 2 hours the dough will be double its size, knock it down well so that all the air is released and the dough comes to its original size.

5. Roll the dough into a baguette like shape and bake into a 370 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes or till the crust is golden in colour.

6. Once done, let the bread cool and use as directed above

Cheesy Bites Chicken Tikka Pizza

Ingredients for Topping:

1. Chicken (150 gms)
2. Capsicum cut in stripes (1/2 cup)
3. Red Onions Finely slices (1/2 cup)
4. Tomato roundels (5-6 Nos)
5. Mozzarella Cheese as much as you want
6. Salt (1/4 tsp)
7. Red Chilli Flakes (1/2 tsp)
8. Dried Oregano (1/4 tsp)
9. Dried Basil (1/4 tsp)

Ingredients for Sauce:

1. Tomatoes (500 gms)
2. Onion (1 No)
3. Garlic Clove grated (1 No)
4. Oil (1 tbsp)
5. Sugar (1 tsp)
6. Salt (2 pinches)
7. Oregano (1 tsp)

Ingredient for Pizza Dough:

1. Maida (2 -1/2 cup)
2. Yeast (1-1/2 tsp)
3. Sugar (1 tsp)
4. Salt (3/4 tsp)
5. Water as per requirement

Method for Sauce:

1. Add oil in a pan and add chopped onions fry a little and add the grated garlic to it.
2. Now add chopped tomatoes, salt, sugar and dried oregano.
3. Cook till the tomatoes soften and all the water evaporates.
4. Let it cool and blend it into a fine paste. You can store this paste into regrigerator for further use

Method for Dough

1. Take 3/4 cup lukewarm water and add all the yeast and sugar specified in the dough section. Cover it and let the yeast activate. After 5-10 mins there will be a frothy mixture, that means the yeast has activated.

2. Now combine maida, salt and mix and add the yeast frothy mixture to it and knead into a soft dough. Mix well so that there are no lump formations. Apply a little oil to the dough and make a smooth surface and let it rest for 2 hours in a warm place preferrably in a oven.

3. After 2 hour the dough will double in its size, just knock it down and give a few punches to the dough so that there is no air.

4. Now keep aside a small portion of the dough for making the cheesy bites.

5. Now knead the rest of the dough a little bit and with the help of a rolling pin and a little dry flour roll the dough into a 12 inches long pizza base and transfer on to the baking pan or a pizza pan. Keep it aside for further use.

Method for Cheesy Bites:

1. Knead the dough kept aside for making cheesy bites. And with the help of a rolling pin roll it into a thin base.

2. Now cut the edges of this base fro all the four sides to give it a square shape.

3. Vertically cut this base into 3 pieces and then cut each vertical piece into 3 more horizontal parts.

4. Take a part and add a little mozzarella cheese and roll it. Repeat this step for every part.

5. Keep these cheesy bites aside.

Finally.. Assembling the Pizza:

1. Apply pizza sauce on the pizza base evenly.

2. Add the chopped capsicum, onions and the chicken tikka pieces.


3. Now arrange the Cheesy bites on the outer edge of the pizza base as shown in picture.


4. Add the tomato roundels, sprinkle the red chilli flakes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt and sprinkle some oil on top.

5. Add the cheese as the final topping .

6. Now bake pizza on 410 degree F preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, check it once and you can bake it more or less after that according to your liking

Bon Appetit

Ladi Pav

Original recipe from chakali.blogspot.com

Ingredients:

1. All Purpose Flour 3 cups

2. Dry Yeast 1 and 1/2 tsp

3. Sugar 2 tbsp

4. Salt 1tsp

5. Oil 4tbsp

6. Warm water 1 and 1/2 cup to 1 and 3/4 cups warm water

7. Egg whisked 2-3 tbsp

Method:

1. Take 1/2 cup warm water in a small bowl. Water should not be very hot or cold. Mix 2 tsp sugar to it, add dry yeast to it and mix nicely. Cover the bowl for 5 -10 mins, water should become frothy, if it becomes frothy, that means yeast has activated.

2. In a bowl, sift 3 cups flour and salt. Add yeast's froth, and warm water. Knead to a very soft dough. Knead till dough becomes elastic. Apply little oil to the dough and make nice ball. Surface should be very smooth. Place the dough ball into deep bowl. Cover with a plate and place it to warm place for 2 hours

3. After 2 hours dough will rise and become double in volume. Use little oil and puch down the dough. Now divide the dough into 10 equal parts. Grease baking pan with oil and some dry flour. Make 10 smooth balls. Arrange on the baking tray. Cover with a plate for 30 mintues. In this 30 mins the dough will rise a little.

4. Preheat oven at 370 F for 7 to 10 mins. Brush the surface of dough with a little whisked egg. Bake for 22 minutes. Turn off the oven, remove pan after 3 to 4 mintues. Let the bread cool down for 10 minutes.

5. Serve with pav bhaji, wada pav, etc etc ....

Garlic Naan

Ingredients:

1. Plain flour 2 cups

2. Milk 1/2 cup

3. Egg 1

4. Sugar 1tsp

5. Oil 1tbsp

6. Yogurt 1tbsp

7. Salt to taste

8. Baking Powder 1/2 tsp

9. Soda bi carb 1/4 tsp

10. Butter as per requirement

11. Garlic 3 cloves

12. Green Coriander Leaves as per requirement

Method:

1. Add flour, baking powder, soda, and salt in a bowl.Mix well

2. Now add sugar, egg, milk, yogurt, and knead into a soft dough, you can use water if needed. I did not use water in this recipe

3. Apply oil and cover for atleast 1 hour

4. In a bowl add grated garlic cloves, grated butter, and chopped coriander leaves(use all these ingredients according to your need ). Mix all of these really well

5. Divide the dough in equal proportions and roll out either with the help of your hand or with a rolling pin. (if u want crisp naan roll the dough thin )

6. Now apply the garlic butter and coriander mixture on these naans

7. Grease the baking dish with a little butter and place naans

8. Put the baking dish in a 400 degree F pre heated oven and bake it for 5-10 minutes

9. After 5-10 minutes check the naans and grease with a little more butter and let it bake till it turns ligh golden

10. Serve hot with any chicken or vegetarian gravy

Paneer Naan

Ingredients:
1. Plain Flour(maida) 2 cups
2. Baking Powder 1/2 tsp
3. Soda-bi-carb 1/4 tsp
4. Salt to taste
5. Sugar 1 tsp
6. Egg 1
7. Milk 1/2 cup
8. Yogurt 1tbsp
9. Oil 1 tbsp
10. Black onion seeds(kalonji) 1tsp
11. Butter as required

For Stuffing:
1. Paneer grated 400 gms
2. Oil 1-1/2 tbsp
3. Cumin seeds 1tsp
4. Onion 1 small
5. Green chillies chopped 4
6. Coriander and Mint chutney 1/4 cup
7. Salt to taste

Method:
1. Add flour,baking powder, soda-bi -carb and salt into a bowl. Add sugar, egg, milk, yogurt and sufficient water to knead into a medium soft dough.Apply oil and cover for 1 hour
2. For stuffing : Heat oil in a pan ,add cumin seeds, once they change colour add oninos, green chillies and saute on medium flame for a minute.
3. Add coriander and mint chutney and continue to saute for another minute.Add grated paneer and salt, toss well and transfer in a plate to cool.
4. Divide the dough equally and stuff the paneer mixture in it,as you would do in a regular stuffed paratha, apply a little kalongi seeds on the dough ball and roll the ball into 7 inch diameter disc.
5. Preheat the oven on 400 degree F.
6. Apply a little oil on the baking tray and put the naan into them and bake for 7-8 mins or untill the naan changes colour to a good light brown.
7. Serve hot with a dollop of butter