Sambar Podi

Homemade Sambar Masala Powder

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Sambar powder can be made and stored in an air-tight container for a couple of months. This gives the delicious aroma to the Sambar. Usually homemade powder contains fewer ingredients, but I have tried to match up the taste with the commercial packs.

Ingredients:	Quantity
Dry Red Chili*	1 cup
Coriander Seeds	1 Cup
Cumin Seeds	2 tbsp
Black Peppercorns	2 tbsp
Bengal Gram Dal	2 tbsp
Red Gram Dal	2 tsp
Mustard Seeds	1 tsp
Fenugreek Seeds	1 tbsp
Poppy Seeds	1 tsp
Dry Ginger Powder	1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1 tsp
Curry Leaves	2 strands
Cinnamon stick	1 small stick
Copra (Dry coconut) Grated	1-2 tbsp
Oil	1 tsp

Preparation:
1) Heat oil in a pan and roast the red chilies.
2) Dry roast each ingredient separately (excluding the dry ginger powder and turmeric powder) until they emit aroma. Spread them all to cool down.
3) Grind all the ingredients together into fine powder and let it cool down for a min and then store it in an air tight container. This can be kept safe for a couple of months if stored safely in a good air tight container and kept free from water and heat.

Note:*I have used a variety of dried red chilies to balance color and spiciness. It contains round red chili (which is usually used), very spicy red chili and Kashmiri red chili.

Panko Breaded & Parmesan Crusted Tilapia

Panko Breaded and Parmesan and Herbs Crusted Tilapia

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The grilled fish dish is again from a fusion cooking. It is cooked with Italian Parmesan cheese and herbs mixture, Japanese Panko breadcrumbs, and marinated with Indian spices grilled to crisp.

Ingredients:	Quantity
Tilapia	2 pieces*
Paprika Powder	1 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/2 tsp
Pepper Powder	To taste
Kosher Salt	To taste
Ginger Powder	1/2 tsp
Garlic Powder	1/2 tsp
Onion Powder	1/2 tsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese	1/2 cup
Italian Herbs Mixture#	1-2 tsp
Panko Bread Crumbs	1/2 cup
Egg beaten	2 nos
Olive oil	2-3 tbsp
Mayonnaise	To serve

Preparation:
1) Clean and marinate the fish in Paprika, Pepper Powder, Turmeric powder, Salt, onion powder, ginger and garlic powder for 20-30 min's.
2) Heat a hot grill/griddle and drizzle with little oil.**
3) Mix the grated Parmesan cheese and dried Italian herbs. Dip the marinated wish in the egg wash and then coat the fish with the cheese and herbs mixture.
4) Again make a quick dip in the egg wash and dust it in the breadcrumbs and place it on the hot griddle.
5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 for the second piece of fish. Turn sides and cook for about 12-15 min's or until done. Cover with a lid for 3-4 min's in between. Drizzle oil while cooking.
6) Serve hot with Mayonnaise.

Note: *If the piece of fish is too big cut it in between to two halves for them to cook through evenly and soon.
** You can also cook these fish in a 400°F pre-heated oven for 12-14 min's or until done.
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