Monday 1 November 2010

Cottage Cheese and Sesame Coins

 

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Hi Again!

I must tell my friends that I am a winter girl and the onset of winter here is keeping me chirpy. My energy level and spirits are high, surely this makes me indulge more in the kitchen. That gentle nip in the air which is so comforting and soothing after the scary monsoon. I love to go out and shop, explore the new and I also love to stand in the balcony to feel the gentle breeze which sometimes sends a wave through my spine. This climate also gives me a good opportunity to sit close to DH with the excuse that I am feeling cold. LOL. I would surely like to know how many of my friends enjoy winter?

I have been cooking and experimenting a lot and this month will surely see some of the most exciting and interesting recipes here as I host two events through the month ‘Only’- Chaat and Flavours Of Punjab, so you also rush in your entries.

I had some cottage cheese to finish and I normally keep some boiled potatoes ready in the fridge which I could use for lunch boxes or in emergency. One of these chirpy days I wanted to have a quick snack but made differently, something I had not attempted earlier. I keep making cottage cheese cutlets quite frequently in one form or another. This time I did not want to have  any overpowering spices into it and also wanted a  crunchy bite to it, so thought of using sesame. Initial few pieces I applied sesame on both the sides but realized that it’s flavor is overpowering so made the latter only with one side of sesame. The result was very satisfying and I gobbled up quite a few while making them. These coins have the bite of sesame but otherwise they just melt in the mouth.

I thought they can make perfect party starter, an evening snack or are good for school Tiffin box too. The procedure is quite simple, the only precaution one needs to take is while flipping the coins as they are extremely delicate and soft.

Ingredients

2 cups crumbled cottage cheese/Paneer

2 large potatoes boiled, peeled and grated

an onion finely chopped

5 green chilies

4 garlic pods

2-3 bread slices

an inch ginger piece

a handful of coriander

1 tsp white pepper pwd

3-4 tbsp cornstarch

6-7 tbsp white sesame

salt to taste

oil for low oil roasting

Method

In  a shallow pan heat a tsp oil and saute the onions. Cool.

Grind together the ginger, garlic, green chilies and coriander.

Mix the Cottage Cheese, Potato, onion and the ginger-garlic paste.

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Soak the bread slices in water, sqeeze and mix in the cottage cheese mix.

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Add salt to taste and combine all ingredients properly.

Mix cornstarch and water to form a thin paste.

Take small portion of the mix and make flat coins, dip them in cornstarch paste and then shallow fry using very less oil. Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top.

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Roast on a medium flame on either side and serve hot with tomato ketch up or green chutney.

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27 comments:

Nandita SS said...

The coins look so cute and delicious. Very nice:)

Nithu Bala said...

Wow! looks delicious..loved it..will send entries to your event soon..

Satya said...

coins looks super delicious ...never tried this combination before ...want to try it soon ...yummy
Satya
http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

Unknown said...

Hi Pari,

They look amazing...Happy Diwali to you!!:)

Dr.Sameena@

www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

nice appetizer...looks yummy!

Swathi said...

Looks cute Pari. Nice snack.

Nitha said...

They are so cute and delicious...

Priya Suresh said...

Awesome looking coins, love to grab some..

Pappu said...

lovely coins. tasty appetizer:)

swapna said...

those coins looks cute and delicious....yummy!!

Pavani said...

coins looks yummy n healthy too..

Madhavi said...

Oh I agree with everyone, coins looks cute and tasty!!!

Rachana said...

The name sounds so interesting and they look lovely n yumm :-)

NIDHYA said...

Perfect snack for the cold weather. I am not a winter type girl, but love a little breeze now and then.

Aaha Oho

Prathima Rao said...

Love the sesame coating to this tikki..!!

Suhaina said...

looks yummy.

Sanjeeta kk said...

Healthy delicious and yummy snack for any time.

Treat and Trick said...

Healthy and yummy!

chaitrali pathak said...

lovely coins.....looks superb

Anuka said...

hey Pari..Coins is a Nice name to teh dish..quite innovative..and yes they look just so yummy...

Bergamot said...

The coins look really cute

Nandinis food said...

Coinz! They're lovely! First time I've seen them edible!

Prema said...

delicious corn,healthy and innovative recipe.

Suji said...

Thats a cute name and it looks yumm

Sushma Mallya said...

Nice and jatpat snack...

Unknown said...

very interesting recipe!

Suparna said...

hi,
Quite an interesting combo :) love anything with paneer.
wishing u and ur loved ones a Happy and Prosperous Diwali!
TC

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