Election Day Recipes
I thought I should give you some ideas for quick appetisers and refreshments.
Madiha Hamid is a digital media professional. She loves the food traditions unique to families. She is running a food blog for Pakistani and regional cuisines called cheflingtales.com
With the election results just around the corner, the entire country is anxious for the polling results to be released! Friends and families are likely to get together for the big announcement and I thought I should give you some ideas for quick appetisers and refreshments to keep the energy levels up and tempers down!
Keep calm and drink Mint Lemonade.
Keeping the soaring temperatures and political debates under consideration, try this recipe for a rejuvenating and delicious drink ideal to keep your guests calm! (Makes 2 glasses)
Ingredients:
Lemon Juice of 2 lemons
10-12 mint leaves (washed thoroughly)
Sugar 1 tbsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Water 2 glasses
Ice cubes as desired
Method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix it all well until the mint leaves are blended completely. Adjust the sugar and salt according to taste.
Chunky Salsa Dip
Best way to keep anxiety under control. (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
Tomatoes (chopped)
Onion (chopped) ½
Green chilies (chopped) 2
Handful of coriander (chopped)
Chili Garlic Sauce 2 tbsp (Tomato paste and red chili flakes can also be used)
Sugar ½ tsp
Lemon juice of 2 lemons
Vinegar (optional) ½ tsp
Tortilla chips
Method
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Take half the mixture and process using a blender but be careful not to make a smooth puree out of it.
Mix the mashed ingredients with the chunky ones.
Let the dip rest in the fridge for an hour or two and then serve with the tortilla chips.
Mashed Potato Balls
This dish will not just ease growling stomachs but also mend broken hearts. (Makes 12 to 15 potato balls.)
Ingredients:
Medium-sized potatoes 3
Milk 3 tbsp
Butter 2 tsp
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheddar cheese 1 slice for center filling
Egg (beaten) 1
Bread 1 slice (to make breadcrumbs)
Corn flakes ½ cup (to make breadcrumbs)
Method
• Boil the potatoes, then skin and mash them.
• For the breadcrumbs, take the slice of bread and corn flakes and blend together. Season the crumbs with salt and black pepper.
• Microwave the milk and butter in a cup for 15 seconds until the butter melts.
• Slowly mix the butter/milk mixtures into the mashed potatoes, adding salt and pepper.
• Take a tablespoon of the mashed potatoes, add a small piece of cheddar cheese in the centre and roll it into a ball.
• Dip the ball in egg and coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
• Make 4 to 5 balls in this way and then start frying.
• Fry the balls in shallow oil at medium heat, changing their sides carefully to ensure they turn evenly golden.
• Place the fried balls on absorbent paper and serve them hot!
Madiha Hamid is a digital media professional. She loves the food traditions unique to families. She is running a food blog for Pakistani and regional cuisines called cheflingtales.com
Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, May 12th, 2013.
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Keep calm and drink Mint Lemonade.
Keeping the soaring temperatures and political debates under consideration, try this recipe for a rejuvenating and delicious drink ideal to keep your guests calm! (Makes 2 glasses)
Ingredients:
Lemon Juice of 2 lemons
10-12 mint leaves (washed thoroughly)
Sugar 1 tbsp
Salt ¼ tsp
Water 2 glasses
Ice cubes as desired
Method
Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix it all well until the mint leaves are blended completely. Adjust the sugar and salt according to taste.
Chunky Salsa Dip
Best way to keep anxiety under control. (Serves 4)
Ingredients:
Tomatoes (chopped)
Onion (chopped) ½
Green chilies (chopped) 2
Handful of coriander (chopped)
Chili Garlic Sauce 2 tbsp (Tomato paste and red chili flakes can also be used)
Sugar ½ tsp
Lemon juice of 2 lemons
Vinegar (optional) ½ tsp
Tortilla chips
Method
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Take half the mixture and process using a blender but be careful not to make a smooth puree out of it.
Mix the mashed ingredients with the chunky ones.
Let the dip rest in the fridge for an hour or two and then serve with the tortilla chips.
Mashed Potato Balls
This dish will not just ease growling stomachs but also mend broken hearts. (Makes 12 to 15 potato balls.)
Ingredients:
Medium-sized potatoes 3
Milk 3 tbsp
Butter 2 tsp
Salt and black pepper to taste
Cheddar cheese 1 slice for center filling
Egg (beaten) 1
Bread 1 slice (to make breadcrumbs)
Corn flakes ½ cup (to make breadcrumbs)
Method
• Boil the potatoes, then skin and mash them.
• For the breadcrumbs, take the slice of bread and corn flakes and blend together. Season the crumbs with salt and black pepper.
• Microwave the milk and butter in a cup for 15 seconds until the butter melts.
• Slowly mix the butter/milk mixtures into the mashed potatoes, adding salt and pepper.
• Take a tablespoon of the mashed potatoes, add a small piece of cheddar cheese in the centre and roll it into a ball.
• Dip the ball in egg and coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
• Make 4 to 5 balls in this way and then start frying.
• Fry the balls in shallow oil at medium heat, changing their sides carefully to ensure they turn evenly golden.
• Place the fried balls on absorbent paper and serve them hot!
Madiha Hamid is a digital media professional. She loves the food traditions unique to families. She is running a food blog for Pakistani and regional cuisines called cheflingtales.com
Published in The Express Tribune, Ms T, May 12th, 2013.
Like MsT on Facebook for your dose of girl talk.