When I saw the Fortune Cooking Contest ,I was pretty excited. I remember the college days when we had just one copy of Linda Goodmans Love Signs in the library and that book used to be perpetually checked out. Once I got it , all my friends got together and pored over it analysing and re-analysing all the other sun signs and making notes on who our better half should be. We were a silly bunch of teenagers and many pleasant hours were passed thanks to that book. I have no idea where those notes are but that was the extent of my superstitious astrological beliefs.When I saw the contest I knew I would either cook something related to Taurus(my sign) or Scorpio(my hubbys sign) as I love both fish and chicken. Since this month has all been about me, I thought I would honour the man I married
He has been my rock and my support and I cant imagine a life without him.So heres to you honey….thanks for making my life so special
Ingredients:
1 pound Chicken mince
Fresh bread crumbs(made from 2 slices of bread)
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg lightly beaten
1 and half tsp garam masala powder
1/4 cup cilantro/corainder leaves finely chopped
1 tsp red chilly powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh ginger-garlic-green chilli paste
A pinch of turmeric powder
1/4 cup warm water
Salt to taste
Oil to deep fry
Method:
Mix all the above ingredients together except the oil. Make sure that small meatballs can be formed easily.If the meatballs do not hold their shape add more dry breadcrumbs.
When the ingredients are mixed properly,shape them into small balls.
Heat oil in a kadhai.Slip as many meatballs as can comfortably fit in the kadhai.Fry on medium flame till golden brown.Remove on a paper towel.
Serve hot with ketchup.
PS: I am sending this to the “Fortune Cooking Contest“.


May 20, 2008 at 4:52 am
Thanks for participating in fortune cooking contest. And as you said we did the same thing in college with the linda goodmans book. Good luck with your entry.
May 20, 2008 at 5:12 am
Ah, Linda Goodman! I just used to read about my sun sign but it would never stick in my mind. I have friends who swear by it, though!
May 20, 2008 at 6:05 am
You know, I too remembered those crazy college days when I read about the fortune cooking event. I remember Linda Goodman’s Sunsigns and Lovesigns were the most important books those days – probably more important than textbooks!
& I had my own copy of lovesigns!!
& we girls used to gossip about all that pairing between the sunsigns & our respective crushes!!:-D
Your chicken meatballs look awesome.
May 20, 2008 at 6:40 am
oh wow!!these chicken balls looks yummmm..tempting photos!!!
May 20, 2008 at 7:35 am
Ok I’m just back from the gym, and as gym visits actually affect me, I’m FAMISHED! And just now, of ALL times I decide to visit your blog, and you titillate me with CHICKEN.
You’ve lost yourself a reader.
YUMMMMM!
May 20, 2008 at 7:49 am
WOW!! I’m drooling on those chicken balls!!! I’m sure they tasted heavenly as much as they look !
May 20, 2008 at 7:56 am
This looks so delicious ! Want to have some right now
May 20, 2008 at 8:06 am
Looks really tempting the koftas, i would love to try it
May 20, 2008 at 8:29 am
HC, thats one lovely batch…nice to have recipe..will try it sometime
May 20, 2008 at 10:08 am
So sweet to dedicate this to your husband! Lovely entry for the contest.
May 20, 2008 at 10:11 am
Ohhh..fried chicken balls…who will say No to that…droooling…
May 20, 2008 at 11:30 am
nice entry, HC! They look delicious. Are they vadas? I will have them without chicken as I am a vegetarian.
May 20, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Those chicken meatballs look good and sound tasty!
May 20, 2008 at 4:27 pm
the chicken balls look too yummy
May 20, 2008 at 5:38 pm
This is my first time here, and those chicken balls are mouth watering! I will soon give it a try.
May 20, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hw cute:-))
this linda goodmans is among the most fav book and fav gossip thing:-)))
May 21, 2008 at 1:46 am
hehe all d this with linda goodman hmm… garg would love it if i try these meatballs
May 21, 2008 at 2:28 am
thats so sweet! a food post for ur husband!
those meatballs look great… i wonder why i turned vegetarian!!
May 21, 2008 at 4:51 am
Slurp! Looks like a great chicken balls for pasta!:)
May 21, 2008 at 9:06 am
Oh by the way, I was showing my sister the photo of the meatballs, and she happened to mention that the ketchup looks shaped like a small Ganesha.
May 21, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Shriya: Thanks dear [:)]
Sra: Even I have some friends who were totally into Linda Goodman! I was done after reading all about Taurus
Meera: Pairing of the sunsigns was the ultimate goal after all
Ranji: Thanks dear.
Moo: Aww…dont say that! Seriously you make me look lazy…. going to the gym inspite of being unwell! Where do u get the energy? And good observation from ur sis…I didnt even notice that!
SnippetsnScrbbles:Yup they did
Pravs: You are always welcome…do come over
Cham: Thanks dear
Srivalli: Let me know if u try them.
Kalai:Thanks dear
Maheshwari: Really….who can say no to that!
Uma: They look like vadas but I dont know how good they’ll taste if the chicken is substituted.
Kevin :Thanks.
A.Divya:Thanks dear
Sujatha:Welcome. Do let me know how they turn out if you happen to try them
Chakoli: Yeah….I am pleased to know that we all that in common.
Swati: Then you should definitely try them….earn some brownie pts
Mandira:Thanks…u mean you voluntarily turned veggie.I really admire that.
Asha: Yeah kinda like that,but with a desi twist
May 21, 2008 at 9:52 pm
anytime:-))
its actually fun analysisng people na;-))
May 21, 2008 at 10:09 pm
Chakoli: Yup….though the personaliy traits are very common in all the sun signs!
May 22, 2008 at 4:37 pm
That fish sandwich looks good! I like using panko bread crumbs for crispy crusts.
May 22, 2008 at 5:42 pm
OMG! I was just going to say the same thing that Moo’s sis did!
May 22, 2008 at 9:50 pm
Kevin: Thanks. I have just started using Panko….love the crispiness that comes with it
TBC:To tell u the truth I didnt realise it till Moo’s sis pointed it out.It kinda looks like Ganesha,doesnt it
May 23, 2008 at 3:38 am
yup! i did! and i must add, im surviving remarkably well!
June 2, 2008 at 6:28 pm
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June 3, 2008 at 10:56 pm
I just imagine the taste..
loved your baby shower cake very much..keep posting more…
June 5, 2008 at 8:45 am
Chicken meatballs sound too yummy, and they look great