CUISINE

Roasted Red Pepper Paninis

Ingredients

2 baguettes (use any kind of bread you like), 1 large sweet red pepper, a handful of coriander leaves-roughly chopped ,  large onion-thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon garlic butter, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, salt and pepper to taste.

Preparation

• For Roasted Red Pepper: Spray red pepper lightly with oil and roast over a flame or broil in the oven at 450 degrees, till charred on the outside.
• Set aside and allow to cool. Once it comes to room temperature, peel the outside skin of the pepper and slice thinly.
• For Caramelized Onions: Heat butter in a non-stick pan and saute finely sliced onions with salt, pepper and curry powder till caramelized and tender.
• For Paninis: Spread a little garlic butter on one side of the bread.
• Layer roasted red pepper slices, caramelized onions and top with chopped coriander leaves and a dash of pepper.
• Top with other slice of bread and heat in a Panini grill till warm.
• Serve with a side of fries and warm Cappuccino.

Chenaikizhangu Varuval (Yam Chips)

Ingredients

1 kg Yam, 2 teaspoons Chilli powder, 2 teaspoons Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Asafoetida powder, 4 cups Water, Oil (for frying), Salt (as per taste).

Preparation

• Peel and chop the yam into very thin slices. Dissolve the turmeric powder in 4 Cups water and add the chopped yam into it. Keep aside for 30 minutes. Drain, pat dry and spread on a dry muslin cloth.
• Heat oil and fry the chips till they are crisp.
• Sprinkle salt, red chilli powder and asafoetida powder on the chips and mix well.
• Store in air tight container.