Maida Bonda (Tea time snack)

This a also a snack which I learnt from my neighbor. They had served this snack for a party.I tried this at a get together in my house and it became a instant hit.Thanks to my neighbor.It takes only 10- 15 minutes to make this snack.This would make around 40-45 bondas.Double the measure if needed more.

Maida- 2/3 cup(5tbsp)
rice flour- 1/2 cup( 4tbsp)
curd/water- 2/3 cup
onions- 1/2 finely chopped
baking soda- 1 pinch
green chillies -4 finely chopped
ginger- 3/4 tsp grated
jeera -1 tsp
hing- a pinch
curry leaves -1 tsp chopped
coriander leaves- 1tsp chopped.
salt -to taste
oil for frying

Method:
In a bowl mix rice flour, maida, green chillies, baking soda, salt, ginger, jeera, onions,curry leaves and curd.
The batter must be of idli batter consistency.Add little water if needed.Heat oil in a kadai.Now scoop little of the batter and put it the oil.
Deep fry it until it turns golden brown.Drain it on to a paper towel.Repeat the same with the remaining mixture.Serve hot  tea,or with coconut chutney.

Chicken Fried Rice

This is a fata-fat recipe. It could be done with normal sona masuri also.
When you have a sudden guest and to make them feel good ...this is a better recipe.

Basmati/Sona masuri rice-2 cups
chicken breasts- 2 cut into small pieces
green chillies-2 chopped
cabbage - 1/2 cup chopped
carrots-2 chopped
spring onions- 2 chopped
soya sauce- 1tbsp
tomato ketchup-1 tbsp
pepper- 1/2 tsp
salt- 1tsp





Method:
Boil 6-7 cups of water in a vessel with 2 tsp salt.
Add rice to it and cook for 8-10 minutes on high until the rice is soft but not mushy.
Strain the rice and spread it on a tray.
Pressure cook chicken with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 tsp salt.
Give 3 whistles and cool it.Heat oil in kadai.Add green chillies.
Add vegetables and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.
Add spring onion and chicken.Saute for a minute.
Add rice.Add sauces, salt & pepper.Stir well.
Serve hot with chilli chicken,garlic chicken or gobi manchurian.