These spicy masala fries are made from everyday pantry ingredients, are ready in less time than it takes to get takeout. Addictively good, these masala chips are so easy to make at home.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
1 serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 lb french fries(455 g), cooked, hot
salt, to taste
Preparation
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, then add the red onion and cook for 5 minutes, until browned.
Add the tomato, serrano, and garlic. Stir well, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened.
Add the garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Stir, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce clings to the potatoes and they soften slightly.
Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, then add the fries and salt. Toss well to coat. Serve immediately.
There’s nothing quite like a good, juicy burger. And, yes, it is possible to eat burgers and lose weight!
Ingredients
1 lb extra-lean ground beef (at least 90%)
3 tbsp Black Pepper Marinade (see recipe below)
1 tsp kosher salt
4 gluten-free English muffins or burger buns, toasted
1 beefsteak tomato, cut into 1⁄2-inch slices
8 leaves Bibb lettuce
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
HOW TO MAKE IT
1. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, marinade, and salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. While the beef is marinating, heat an outdoor grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
3. Form the beef mixture into 4 patties and grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. The center should be pink and juicy.
4. Spread each toasted burger bun top with 11⁄2 teaspoons ketchup and 11⁄2 teaspoons mustard. Place a burger on each toasted burger bun bottom and top with slices of red tomato, 2 lettuce leaves, and a burger top.
In a large bowl, add the beef. Sprinkle evenly with the Worcestershire sauce, seasoning salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
Divide the meat mixture into fourths. Take 1/4 of the meat mixture and use your hands to press it into the shape of a hamburger patty that is about 3/4 inches thick. Make an indention in the middle of the patty to prevent bulging in the center of the hamburger as it cooks. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture, making 4 hamburgers.
Place the burgers on the grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side. Flip the burgers over and cook an additional 4-5 minutes, until the burgers have reached the desired doneness.*
If adding cheese, lay a slice of cheese on each burger patty about 1 minute before taking the burgers off the grill, so the cheese has a chance to melt.
Serve the burgers on hamburger buns with optional hamburger toppings.
A classic Club Sandwich recipe with turkey, ham and bacon piled high, along with cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato, in between fresh slices of toasted bread spread with homemade mayo.
I’m sure we’ve all heard of a Club Sandwich, and if you haven’t – it’s a must try! This double decker sandwich is super easy to make, piled high with fresh ingredients, layered between 3 slices of toasted bread.
Ingredients
Bread – Use your preference of bread! Just make sure it’s toasted.
Mayo – You can use my recipe for homemade mayonnaise or use your favourite!
Meat – I used cooked bacon, deli turkey and ham slices!
Tomato – Fresh tomatoes, sliced.
Cheese – I used cheddar cheese, substitute for any cheese of your preference.
Lettuce – I like using butter lettuce but iceberg or romaine works great too.
What you see is a plate of simple coconut rice, super delicious. The only difference between the usual jollof rice and this is the use of coconut milk; it changes the taste, aroma and impairs the color slightly.
1 Big Coconut.
3 cups of rice
Fresh ground tomatoes (500ml)
2 Tablespoons (tomato paste) (tin tomato)
Chicken (2KG)
1 cup of sliced onions
3 seasoning cubes
Half teaspoon of chicken spice
Vegetable oil half cup (150ml)
Teaspoon ground ginger.
Half teaspoon of ground garlic
First, prepare the spices. Crack the shells off the African nutmeg (ehuru), then roast the nuts over a flame before grinding it into a fine powder. Grind the uziza and uda seeds into a fine powder. Blend the red pepper and yellow scent peppers.
Wash the chopped cowtail thoroughly. Season with salt and soy seasoning cubes (I use Knorr brand). Cook until it’s tender. (You can use a pressure cooker to cook it faster if you have one.)
When the meat is tender, add the blended peppers. Add the ground spices and 3 cups of water. Allow the mixture to boil for about 5 minutes.
Throw in the sliced basil and stir. Taste for salt. Allow to boil for 2 more minutes, then turn off the heat.
Here’s a great way to enjoy fresh fish this summer. The crispy panko crumbs will be a favorite with kids of all ages. It’s deliciously creamy and the flavors are perfect with fish – enjoy!
Ingredients
500g fish fillets, such as snapper, gurnard, or tarakihi
¼ cup flour
salt and pepper
1 egg
1 ½ cup breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp oil
Steps
Wash and pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Place the flour onto a plate and season with salt and pepper. Break the egg into a shallow bowl and whisk with 1 tablespoon water. Place the panko crumbs onto another plate.
Coat one fillet in seasoned flour, then dip in the beaten egg. Finally, coat the fish in the panko crumbs and place on a clean plate. Repeat with remaining fillets. Refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes before cooking.
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Place the fish in the pan and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and the fish is just cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Ready for some seriously spicy fried chicken? Hot sauce in the buttermilk marinade and cayenne in the breading means you’re headed toward seriously spicy bliss
Ingredients
For the chicken:
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts
For the batter:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
For frying:
Canola, vegetable, or peanut oil
Method
Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixture:
Mix the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Put the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture and coat completely.
Marinate at least 8 hours and up to 24 in the refrigerator.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. In a large paper or plastic (sturdy) bag, mix flour with black pepper, cayenne, salt, and garlic powder.
A couple pieces at a time, add the chicken to the seasoned flour and shake until thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess flour and let the dredged chicken pieces sit on a platter at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet on medium heat (cast iron, stainless steel, or anodized aluminum—something that can take the heat). Heat until a pinch of flour gently sizzles when dropped in the hot oil (but not so hot that the pan is smoking), about 325°F.
Fry the chicken:
Working in batches, add the chicken pieces to the hot oil in the pan and fry until golden brown all over, about 8 to 10 minutes per side, flipping the chicken as needed with tongs.