Monsoon is almost here and while sitting by the window and watching the rainfall, as the world goes by, sounds like a lovely idea, getting something to much on can make the experience even more worthwhile. It is the time to enjoy some quick snacks, along with a cup of hot tea or coffee. In case you are wondering what to make, here are some easy recipes you can try. Spinach and corn sandwich recipe Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 5 mins | Serves 2 Ingredients 4 - Slice Bread (white/brown) 2 cups - Spinach leaves, blanched 1/4 cup - Sweet corn, steamed 4 tbsp – Sandwich Spread 2 tbsp – Butter Method *Wash and blanch the spinach. Cool and finely chop. * Collect the chopped spinach in a bowl and add corn kernels, two tablespoon sandwich spread and mix well. *Take a slice of bread, spread one tablespoon of sandwich spread all over and place spinach mix generously all over the slice. * Take another slice and place over it. Keep aside and make another sandwich from rest of the two slices. * Heat a grill pan or a grill sandwich maker with butter. * Place the prepared sandwich and grill from both sides till crisp and golden in color. * Transfer on a serving plate, cut into two diagonally and serve hot. Scotch eggs by Chef Sumit Sethi, Crowne Plaza Today, New Delhi Okhla Ingredients: 8 no. - Eggs 300g - Lamb mince 1 tsp - Chopped coriander 1 tsp - Chopped parsley Salt to taste 8o ml - Milk 50g - Flour 100g - Bread crumbs 200 ml - Oil Black pepper to taste Method: *Take 8 eggs and boil them for 5 minutes. Put them in ice cold water for few minutes. Peel the eggs. *Now, prepare the mixture for coating the eggs. Take a large bowl and mix together the minced chicken, coriander leaves, parsley and rosemary and mix well. *Season the mixture with salt and pepper as per your taste. Knead it like dough, until everything has mixed well. *Have three plates ready. One with handful of flour, second with beaten eggs and third with breadcrumbs. *Roll the eggs in the flour, followed by beaten egg and bread crumbs. *Deep fry the eggs till they become golden brown. Steamed Corn and Greens Popiah Ingredients: 40g - Corn Kernels 150g - Shredded Spinach leaves 100g - Shredded Pakchoy leaves 20g - Chopped celery 2g - Black pepper 1g - Salt 2 nos - Rice paper sheet Dressing 15g - Jaggery 15ml - Lemon Juice 1g - Chopped red chili 5g - Chopped coriander root 2g - Chopped garlic 2g - Sugar 1g - Salt 40ml - Water Method: * Soak rice paper sheet in water for three minutes. * Blanch corn, spinach and pakchoy for a while and drain all water. * Mix rest of the ingredients to make a stuffing. Add the seasoning as per your taste. * Mix all the ingredients for dressing. Make sure the jaggery is dissolved completely. * Prepare a roll using rice paper sheet and stuffing. * Steam the rolls for two minutes. * Serve hot with the dressing.
