Wednesday, February 23, 2011

BAKED SPRING ROLLS


     Are you in search of an appetizer that strikes perfect balance between taste and health ,well then your search ends here. These spring roll turned out so tasty that once out of oven vanished  in no time .  I bought  sheets for spring rolls about a month ago for  preparing"samosa",but that day never came and the idea of it faded ,so decided to do something much lighter ,and eureka!

RECIPE FOR BAKED SPRING ROLLS 
makes 8 rolls

INGREDIENTS :
onions           : 1/2 medium size
greens (can be any, i used curled mustard):1 cup
mushroom     : 1/2 cup
carrots          : 1/4 cup
sweet corn    : 1/4 cup

green peas    : 1/4 cup
soy sauce     :  2 tbs
oil                : 1 tbs + 1tbs for brushing the sheets         
Thai chili paste :can be adjusted to taste 
salt to taste 
spring rolls sheet :8 

METHOD

1.chop and dice veggies except peas and corn
2.heat a pan on medium add the onions and saute for a few minutes 
3.add 1 tbs of the soy sauce ,it helps tenderize the onions 
4.now add the carrots ,peas and corn saute for few more minutes 
5.add the greens,mushroom and remaining soy sauce reduce heat ,season with salt and Thai chili paste .
6.turn off the heat when greens start to shrink up.
7. divide this mixture into 8 parts and roll up in sheets
8.brush the rolls with 1 tsp oil and line up on a baking tray ,i use foil on tray to avoid cleaning up later .
9.bake in a preheated oven at 350 F ,or until golden brown,mine took about 20 min,take care and turn the rolls every 10 min or so ,to avoid burnt rolls .
10.Best serve hot with ketchup and green sauce 

One can even add meat but should make sure that the meat is either minced or shredded properly to cook through out  .Enjoy these very crispy and light rolls with steaming hot cup of tea or with any of your Favorite drink,go on give these babies a try!

 Wishing  all 
"BON APPETIT" 

10 comments:

  1. hi... did you use phyllo dough??? if yes how did you tackle it? i had a pretty bad experience with phyllo dough while preparing something previously...

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  2. @Saran thnx for the interest .....let me know how it turns out :)

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  3. @sowmya...hi dear
    No I didn't use phyllo dough ......I know they can get very impossible !I used spring roll sheets ....you can get them from any indian or Asian store.

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  4. wow.... thanks for the info... will give it a try.

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  5. Hey I too bake my spring rolls always..its always so healthy..i'l try ur version of the filling nxt time:)

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  6. Hi eswari...

    just pointing out a few things...when should we add salt and chilli paste??

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    1. hi thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting on the recipe.Yes you are right I have not metioned the seasoning (edited now ,thanks again),

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  7. At what temperature should the rolls be baked?

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    1. Hi thank you for stopping by my recipe blog ,I have edited the information ,they should be baked in an 350 F preheated oven for about 20 min or less according to the type of spring roll sheet one is using .Hope this helps.

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