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Prawns Rava Fry

 (semolina batter-fried prawns)

Ingredients:

  • 20 king prawns
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 3 green chillies chopped fine
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 250 gms breadcrumbs
  • 250 gms rava (semolina)
  • Vegetable/canola/sunflower cooking oil for deep frying
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Preparation:

  • Clean the prawns, devein and wash. Keep the tail on. Pat dry.
  • Mix the ginger garlic, green chillies, lemon juice, salt and pepper together and marinate the prawns in this mix for 3-4 hours.
  • Mix the flour and egg together in a bowl and blend to remove any lumps.
  • Mix the bradcrumbs and rava (semolina together in a flat plate.
  • Dip the prawns in the batter, then roll in breadcrumb-semolina mix to coat nicely and deep fry till golden.
  • Garnish with a squeeze of lemon and serve with Mint-Coriander Chutney.
 

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Glass Type

Glass Types

   

Short-stemmed oval glass : Ideal for whisky sours and other sweet shortiesCapacity 4oz.

   
   

 

Champagne Flute : Don’t embarrass yourself by serving champagne in one of those wedding-style saucers.Capacity 4-6oz.

   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Shot glass : A short stout glass fashioned to hold one serving of a single spirit. Can also be used as a jigger or measuring device.
   
         

 Pony or Pousse Cafe Glasses : shaped like champagne glasses, only smallerCapacity 1oz.

   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Parfait glass : tulip-shaped goblets for frozen goodiesCapacity 12oz.

   
   

Cocktail Glass : cocktail glass should be cleaned, chilled and refreshed for each round

   
   

Old fashioned glass : small tumblers for serving the drink of the same name and other on-the-rocks drinks. Also called “rocks glass”Capacity 4oz.

   
   

    Highball glass : taller glasses for mixed highballs and other fizzy favoritesCapacity 8-10oz.

   
 

  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

    Margarita glass : saucer-shaped versions of a cocktail glass, and available in a variety of sizes

   
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Punch cup : used for serving your holiday punch in

 

 

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RUDOLPH THE RED NOSE REINDEER Drink

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz.

Light Rum

1 1/2 oz.

Lemon Juice

1/2 oz.

Grenadine

 

Directions

Mix the light rum, lemon juice, and grenadine. Add the ice cubes and fill to your own taste with Cranberry juice. Add a wedge of lemon on your glass and voila! Enjoy!

Drink Type

Cocktail

Glass Type

Highball Glass

 

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Whisky Eggnog Recipe

Ingredients
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whisky
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup heavy cream

Introduction:
This traditional holiday drink is saved from raw-egg problems by cooking the custard. Brandy or rum can be substituted for whisky.

Makes 6 cups.
Total time: 3 hours 45 minutes.

Step 1:
In a saucepan, beat the eggs and sugar until creamy. In a second saucepan over low heat, heat 2 cups of the milk until hot. Slowly add to the egg mixture, stirring continuously. Cook over low heat, stirring, for 15 to 20 minutes or until the mixture reaches 170°F and has thickened. Stir in the remaining milk, vanilla, whisky, and half the nutmeg. Chill 3 hours.

Step 2:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the milk mixture. Ladle the eggnog into a punch bowl and sprinkle with the remaining grated nutmeg.

 

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Hot Chocolate Espresso

Ingredients
1/2 cup strong hot coffee
1 to 3 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/2 cup cream, or 1/4 cup half-and-half and 1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
whipped cream
1 tablespoon milk chocolate, grated
cinnamon stick.

Introduction:
Not for the worried weight watcher, this creamy drink is pure indulgence but just right for after ice skating or sledding on a wintry day.

Makes about 1 cup.
Total time: 10 minutes.

Step 1:
In a large cup or mug, mix the coffee and sugar, if desired.

Step 2:
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the cream. Add the cocoa and mix well.

Step 3:
Add the cream mixture to the coffee and top with a dollop of whipped cream and the grated chocolate. Serve with a cinnamon stick.

 

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Champagne Reception Punch

Stan you will surely love this punch

Ingredients
5 pints (10 cups) fresh strawberries
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice (chilled)
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup superfine sugar
1 bottle (4/5 quart) champagne or sparkling wine (with or without alcohol) chilled

Nutritional Information
1 serving:
Calories 92
Saturated Fat 0g
Total Fat 0g
Protein 1g
Carbohydrate 17g
Fiber 0g
Sodium 1mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Makes about 2 quarts or 10 6-ounce servings.
Preparation time: 15 minutes.
Freezing time: 6 hours.
Chilling time: 2 hours.

Step 1:
To make the strawberry ice cubes: At least 6 hours before party time, wash the berries. Place 1 small, pretty berry (with leafy hulls attached) in each compartment of 2 standard-size ice cube trays, then fill with water and freeze.

Step 2:
To prepare the punch: Remove the hulls from the remaining berries and place them in a food processor. Process for 2 minutes or until pureed, then transfer to a punch bowl. Stir in the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar; cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, pour in the champagne and float the strawberry ice cubes on top.

 

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Cranberry Punch

Ingredients
2 cups cranberry juice
2 cups pineapple juice
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup triple sec (optional)
1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
4 cups ginger ale, chilled

Introduction:
This sparkling red punch is a good choice for a buffet at holiday time with a citrus bite. For a less sweet punch, substitute seltzer or club soda for the ginger ale.

Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.
Total time: 20 minutes, plus chilling time.

Step 1:
In a large glass container, combine ingredients and chill thoroughly.

Step 2:
Just before serving, slowly stir in the ginger ale. Pour into a punch bowl or large jug and add ice cubes.

 

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