Sumptous Brunches 1.Stacked Corn Pancakes:
Ingredients:
Pancake Batter(8 Pancakes)
1 1/2 cups plain flour(maida), 2 1/4-2 1/2 cups milk,1 tsp salt,1/2 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp baking powder.
Filling
2 small onions(cut into rings, 1 large capsicum(halved and cut into semi circles to get thin strips), 1 cup cooked corn kernels, 100-200g pizza cheese, 2 tbsp butter, red chilli powder or crushed chilli flakes. Method:
Sift flour and salt.Mix all the other ingredients.Beat well with a beater.Add enough milk to get a pouring consistency.Heat a small non-stick frying pan(not too hot). Smear 1/2 tsp oil on it in the center.Remove from fire and pour 1/3 cup batter.Tilt the pan to spread the batter to get a slightly thick pancake.Return to fire.Turn the pancake when the underside is cooked,remove from pan.Make 8 such pancakes.Cook onions in butter till light brown.Add red chillies.Add the capsicum.Cook on slow fire for 1/2 minute.Add corn.Add salt,pepper to taste.Remove from fire.To assemble,place a pancake on a plate.Spread some filling on it.Grate some of the cheese nicely on it all over.Place another pancake and then filling and top the filling with some cheese.End with a pancake.Grate lots of cheese on the top.Garnish with 3 capsicum and 3 tomato rings.Cut into wedges with a sharp pizza cutter,keeping the pieces joined in place.Keep aside till serving time.At serving time microwave for a few seconds or heat in an oven till cheese melts.Serve. ********************************************* 2.Watermelon,Lettuce And Red Spinach Salad:
Ingredients:
500g peeled and diced watermelon(pips removed), 2 small pearl onions finely sliced, 1 head lettuce(leaves separated,washed,dried and torn into small pieces), 250g young red spinach leaves(washed and dried), 1/2 cup crumbled smoked bandel cheese or any other soft cheese, 4 spring onions cut into 2" pieces and finely sliced, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil,salt and pepper to season, ice-cubes and iced water . Method:
In a bowl, place sliced onion and spring onions.Cover with ice-cold water and a few ice-cubes.Let it soak for 15-20 minutes.Drain and pat dry.In a bowl,place watermelon pieces,sprinkle with 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar;toss and set aside to chill.In a bowl,whisk together remaining vinegar;olive oil, and season well with salt and pepper.In a salad bowl,place red spinach leaves, sliced onions, spring onions and lettuce.Pour the dressing over them and toss well.Scatter the watermelon over the top and garnish with crumbled cheese.Chill for 1/2 -1 hour before serving. ********************************************* Next |
