Aarsis Ultimate Potato Patties Food

AARSI'S ULTIMATE POTATO PATTIES

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven at 375 degree.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add turmeric powder, green chilies and onions along with the salt. Sauté until the onions are translucent. Do not brown them.
• Add the potatoes along with coriander powder, red chili powder and the garam masala.
• With regular stirring, cook the potatoes until the mixture starts coming together.
• Now, add the lemon juice and coriander leaves. Stir to combine.
• Remove from heat and let the mixture completely cool.
• In a bowl, lightly beat the egg along with 1 Tbsp of water and keep aside.
• Line a baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Coat this with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Unfold the thawed pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
• If there are ridges in the pastry sheet, gently flatten them with a rolling pin.
• Cut the sheet into either four 5-inch-by-5-inch or six 4-inch-by-4-inch squares.
• Place about 2 Tbsp of potato mixture in the center of each square. I use an ice-cream scoop to make sure that al the patties have equal amount of filling.
• Brush all the four sides with the egg and water solution.
• Take the opposite sides of the square and fold to create a triangle. Seal the ends tight with your fingers. Then crimp them with a fork.
• Place the filled patties on the baking tray.
• Brush the tops and sides of these patties with the egg and water solution.
• With a knife, create a small slit on top of each pastry. This will help the steam to escape during the baking.
• Bake the patties on the medium rack of a pre-heated oven until they are golden brown in color and cooked through.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
• Enjoy these savory patties with your loved ones!

AARSI'S ULTIMATE VALENTINE CAKE

Steps:

• Method for Cake:
• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and 7 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Set aside.
• Using the paddle attachment, start beating the egg yolks in a bowl.
• While beating the eggs, very slowly add water. Combine well.
• Now slowly add the oil to create an emulsion (smooth consistency).
• Add the sifted flour mixture in several batches to form a smooth batter.
• Add the cardamom seeds. Mix for another ten-fifteen seconds. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, start beating egg whites while gradually adding seven tablespoons of powdered sugar.
• Beat until this mixture forms peaks and triples in volume.
• Gently, fold the egg whites into the egg yolk and flour batter. Do this in three batches and do not over mix.
• Pour the batter on to a 12" x 16" baking sheet, which has been coated with cooking spray and dusted with all-purpose flour.
• Place this tray on the top rack of the preheated oven.
• Bake until the cake tester comes out clean. It should take about ten to fifteen minutes, depending on the oven.
• When the cake is baked, take the baking sheet out of the oven and place it on a cooling rack. Bring to room temperature.
• Using a 3-inch cookie cutter cut 12 circles out of the cake sheet. Set them aside.
• Method for Rose Frosting:
• Start beating 1 Cup heavy whipping cream in a mixer bowl, using a whisk attachment.
• Once frothy, gradually add the powdered sugar.
• Once the sugar is combined, add the food color with the help of a toothpick.
• Add the rose water.
• Continue beating until it triples in volume and forms peaks.
• Place the frosting in a zip lock bag. Seal the bag to remove air. Push the frosting to one corner and snip that corner of the bag.
• Garnishing:
• Unsalted Shelled Pistachios, chopped.
• Edible Dried Rose Petals.
• Once, you have the frosting ready and the cake cooled, its time to get creative!
• Assembling:.
• Place one cake circle at the bottom of a glass bowl.
• Pipe the prepared frosting to cover this cake circle.
• Place another cake circle on top of this frosting and repeat part 2.
• Garnish with pistachios and rose petals.

FRIED POTATO PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients; chill.
• Shape mixture into 6 patties.
• Dip each patty into lightly beaten egg then lightly coat with breadcrumbs.
• Heat vegetable oil and fry over medium heat until lightly browned, turning once.
• Tip: If you feel your potatoes are too watery, lightly dust with flour prior to dipping into the egg wash.

ARANITAS (SHREDDED GREEN PLANTAIN PATTIES)

Steps:

• Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Gather about 2 tablespoons of shredded plantains and shape into patties.
• Fry the patties in the preheated oil until golden and crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with garlic salt.