Food is always a best gift to celebrate with our loved ones and spend some memorable moments with them. This father’s day, let your favorite man in the world know how much you care for him by showing your love and making some delectable and quick recipes for him on his special day!
Some quick and appetizing recipes to kick off your Father’s Day celebration with your king and surprise him with your Culinary skills.
(1) Tofu Dil Crumbled Burger with homemade lettuce tartar sauce by Chef Pallavi Nigam Sahay
Ingredients for the burger: Burger buns 2, Tofu steak 2, Breadcrumbs 220 grams , Chopped dill 2tbsp, Salt to taste, Black pepper ¼ tsp , Oil 2-3 tbsp, Flour 2 tbsp, Water 1 tbsp, Butter 1tbsp.
For Yogurt Sauce: Hung curd 4tbsp, Grated garlic 1/8th tsp, Chopped fresh coriander 1tbsp, finely chopped mint 1tbsp, Chopped lettuce 2tbsp, Lemon juice 1tbsp.
Baked potato chips: Red potatoes 7-8, Cayenne pepper 1tbsp, Salt and pepper, Olive Oil.
Method
(1) For the Tofu steak, scale-out half inch thick slices of tofu steak,
(2) Season the flour, mix it properly with water, and make smooth slurry,
(3) Now mix breadcrumbs with dill also add salt and black pepper,
(4) Switch on the pan, drizzle some oil on it. Dip tofu steak in flour slurry, and then coat it properly with breadcrumb,
(5) Heat pan, drizzle oil, gently place the tofu steak on the pan. Sear till golden,
(6) Spread butter on burgers bun and toast on a hot pan till edges turn golden,
(7) To make the yogurt sauce, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl,
(8) To assemble the burger, spread yogurt sauce on the lower bun and place the tofu patty, now again spread some yogurt sauce, and place the top bun. Your burger is ready,
(9) Let's start with baked potato chips; first, we need to preheat our oven at 250 degrees for minimum 10 minutes,
(10) Peel and Chop the potatoes in a way sort of like french fries,
(11) Balance them in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes, drain it, and then sprinkle salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, mix it properly so that they get nicely coated with everything.
(12) In a roasting tray, drizzle 1tbsp of oil spread the potato nicely and bake for 30-40 minutes or till golden.
(2) Indian Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad by Chef Mithu Sonar of Gulmurg Restaurant - THE SHALIMAR HOTEL
Ingredients: 150 gm grill chicken, 30 gm lettuce, salt/pepper - 05 gm, Cherry Tomato 10 gm, Olive Green/Black - 10 gm, Oilve Oil - 10 gm, Garlic - 5 gm, Thyme mixed - 5 gm, Penne pasta - 70 gm, cocktail sauce - 50 gm, chilli sauce, Mayonnaise sauce, Barbecue sauce, Tomato ketchup
PROCESS OF MAKING THE SALAD
1. Preheat the grill for high heat. Season both sides of chicken breast halves with steak seasoning,
2. Lightly oil the grill gate. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cut into strips,
3. Meanwhile, place the penne pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
4. In a large bowl, mix together the cheese, olive, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes. Toss with the cooled chicken and pasta to serve.
(3) Chicken Cheesy Grilled Sandwich from Prasuma (The Pioneers of Deli Meats and cold cuts)
This healthy sandwich is great for breakfast, lunch and can be cut into smaller pieces for a snack.
Preparation and cooking time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients: Smoked Chicken- 1 packet (200 gm), Cheddar Chesse- 2 slices, Lettuce, tomato, your choice of bread, butter
Process of making:
(1) Apply butter on the slices of the bread along with some tomato sauce,
(2) Slice the smoked chicken,
(3) Layer the lettuce, tomato, smoked chicken and cheddar cheese between the buttered bread,
(4) Grill in a sandwich press until golden and crisp