Toasted Sandwich Rolls

Do you think all rolls are the same? Then check this out. A very different roll made from bread! What else can you ask for? A healthy, crunchy and baked sandwich roll - a perfect snack for all. Stuffed with potatoes and spices makes it energy packed too. This is perfect for picnics, lunch box or even as a break time snack at office.

Ingredients:

8 slices of bread

3 medium  potatoes boiled and mashed

1 small onion finely diced

1/2 teaspoon ginger paste

1/2 teaspoon  garam masala

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sugar ( I used 1/4 tsp)

2 finely chopped green chillies ( I used only 1)

1/2 teaspoon chilli powder ( I used 1/4 tsp)

1 tablespoon olive oil 

Salt as required

METHOD

In a pan heat oil . Add onions and saute till it becomes translucent.

Add ginger paste and saute.

Add chillies and saute.

Add the chilly powder, garam masala and salt.

When the raw smell is gone add the mashed potatoes, lemon juice and sugar. Mix well.

Remove from heat and let it cool.

Divide the masala into 8 portions.

Then roll it like sausages approximately the width of the bread.

Chill it for 15 minutes.

In the mean time remove the crusts of the bread.

Roll it using a rolling pin and flatten.

Place the sausage shaped masala on the bread and roll it. Paste the ends using little water.

Repeat this for all the flattened bread slices.

Preheat oven for 10 minutes at 200 degree C.

Brush some oil in a baking tray and place the rolls in it.

Brush little oil on the rolls too.

Bake for 15 minutes in the oven or till the rolls turn golden brown.
Serve it just like that for kids and with coriander chutney/tomato sauce for others.

Tips: 

Add more chilly  and adjust as per spice preference.
Use large sandwich bread to make these rolls.

Chicken 65

The famous Chicken 65 is a quick and spicy chicken fry. The story behind this name are many and fun to read. All claiming the right to the name. But the only thing that matters to us foodies is the recipe behind it and that it is one of the best starters in a party (Non-Veg category).

The secret behind this snack is the spices and the marination. The chicken is marinated in spices and flavoured with curry leaves. I usually don't make much of fried stuff but once in a way I love to see my kids come running to me to take their share without me running behind them. :)

INGREDIENTS

Chicken - 1 kg

Lime - 1 big

Eggs - 2

Turmeric - 3/4 tsp

Ginger paste - 2 tbsp

Garlic paste - 2 tbsp

Kashmiri Chilly powder - 1 1/2 tbsp

Garam masala - 1 1/2 tsp

Gram Flour - 2 tbsp

Curry leaves - 2 sprigs (finely chopped)

Red food colour - a pinch (optional)

Salt - to taste

Oil - for deep frying

METHOD

Chop the chicken into small pieces.

Marinate it with all the ingredients for minimum 1 hour. The more time the better.

Deep fry and transfer it to a strainer/plate lined with kitchen tissue.

Serve hot with lemon wedges and onion.

Tips:
Use only small pieces. It gives best results.
After cleaning the chicken drain the water well. If possible transfer it to kitchen towel and then use. There will be lot of water in the chicken and this may make the marination watery.
In case you are marinating the day before marinate only with ginger, garlic, chilly powder and salt. The rest of the ingredients can be added just before frying.

After mixing all the ingredients if you feel it is too watery add a bit more gram flour.