POMFRET FILLETS IN GARLIC BUTTER

INGREDIENTS

1. Pomfret Fillets - 6 pieces (125 grams each)

2. Butter - 7 tbs.

3. White Pepper - 2 tbs.

4. Lemon Juice - 2 tbs.

5. Chopped Garlic 3 tbs.

6. Salt - To Taste

7. For the Garnish - 6 Sprigs of Parsley and rounded tomatoes. 

 PROCESS TO MAKE

1st Part - For the Pomfret

1. Preheat the microwave using the oven + grill option at medium power for 5 minutes.

2. Marinate the fish fillets with the lemon juice,salt and white pepper.

3. Apply the melted butter (4 tbs.) on either sides of each fillet and place on the crusty plate.

4. Next using the grill oven + oven option, bake for 7-9 minutes at 100 % power, turning over once after 5 minutes.

2nd Part - For the Garlic Butter

1. Microwave the butter (3 tbs.) at 100% power for 1 minute in a microwave safe bowl.

2. Next add the chopped garlic and microwave at 100% power for 3 minutes or till the garlic turns golden brown.

HOW TO PROCEED

Pour a tablespoon of the garlic butter over each fillet and serve immediately, garnished with the parsley sprigs and round shape tomatoes. 

TIPS AND TRICKS

Fresh Pomfret fillets cooked to perfection,served with garlic butter makes an ideal main course. Do not over cook it as it will become dry and flaky.


Serves - 3 persons
Cooking Time - 17-20 minutes (max.)


Nutritive values per serving - Protein - 14.8 gm, Cholesterol - 1.5 gm., Fat - 22.50 gm, Energy - 278 kcal. and Fibre - 0.1 gm.

DELICIOUS APPLE KHEER

A DELICIOUS TRADITIONAL WAY TO USE THE VERSATILE AND NUTRITIOUS APPLE FOR DESERT.

INGREDIENTS

1. Peeled and Grated Apple - 2 cups
2. Fat Full Milk - 2 cups
3. Condensed Milk - 1 tbs.
4. Sugar - To Taste
5. Nutmeg Power - 1/2 tbs.

PROCESS TO MAKE

1. In a microwave safe bowl, combine all the ingredients except the nutmeg power and mix well.
2. Microwave at 100% power for 8 minutes stirring twice in between after 5 and 7 minutes.
3. Next, add nutmeg power, mix well and again microwave for 2 minutes and finally serve chilled.

Serves - 7 persons
Cooking Time - 17-18 minutes (max.)


Special Tips - Fill the microwave safe bowl to only 1/3  its height, leaving enough space for the milk to rise in the microwave, without spilling over.


Nutritive values per serving - Protein -7.5 gm, Cholesterol - 25.4 gm., Energy - 240 kcal , Fat - 7.8 gm. and Fibre - 0.45 gm.     

COCONUT KHEER KI MAJJA

 INGREDIENTS
1. Grated Coconut - 2 cups
2. Grated Jaggery - 1 cup
3. Cashewnuts - 10 nos.
4. Cardamom Powder - 1 tbs.
5. Milk - 2 cup.
6. Pure Ghee - 4 tbs.


PROCESS TO PREPARE
1. In a flat microwave safe plate, combine the cashewnuts and pure ghee and microwave 2 minutes at 100% power till the cashewnuts are golden brown.
2. Grind the coconut with one and half cup of water to make a paste.
3. Next, transfer to a microwave safe bowl and microwave at 100% power for 6 minutes and stirring once in between after 3 minutes.
4. Add the jaggery, mix well and microwave at 100% power 4 minutes more.
5. Add the fired cashewnuts along with the ghee, cardamom power and milk and again mix well. Serve warm.

Serves - 8 persons
Cooking Time - 12-15 minutes (max.)


Note - A traditional South Indian Sweet for Coconut and Jaggery lovers.


Nutritive Values Per Serving - Energy - 289.50  kcal , Protein - 2.80 gm. , Cholesterol - 27.80, Fat - 12.50 and Fibre - 1.50 gm.