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Sort your match munchiesThe final will be played in Berlin Pic CourtesyInstagramChicken ham and cheese croquettesChef Aaron DrsquoSouza founder thegoanpoieI am confident that Spain is going to win And every Spaniard will definitely try to score some croquettes while watching the finals Crisp and creamy croquettes are made across Spain and are a fan favourite Cooks in Riojarsquos wine country get a kick out of using Serrano ham jamon which is a type of drycured ham produced in SpainINGREDIENTSFor the filling300 g boneless chicken300 g finely chopped ham100g cheese1 onion12 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon olive oilFor the bechamel1 litre of milk100g flour1 tablespoon and a half of butter1 tablespoon olive oil12 teaspoon nutmeg12 teaspoon salta little freshly ground black pepperFor the batter300 g breadcrumbs100g flour3 eggsoil for fryingMETHODHeat the milk with the chopped ham in a saucepan over medium heat When it starts to boil strain the hamChop the onion very finely and sauteacute in the oil and butter in a saucepan for 5 minutes Add the chopped chicken and mix well Add the chopped ham and season with salt and pepper Put in a bowl and set asideIn the same saucepan over medium heat melt the butter with the oil Add the flour and stir until the flour is lightly toasted stirring well with a wooden spoon or spatula until it forms a ballIt is very important that we ensure that flour is cooked both now and then with milk because that is what will make our Croquettes unsurpassed throughout the process This flour with oil and butter mixture is lama roux and is the basis of all croquettesWe start adding the hot milk little by little stirring nonstop with a whisk taking care that there are no lumpsWhen we are sure that there are no lumps lower the heat to mediumlow and continue cooking the beacutechamel sauce stirring nonstop for at least 5 minutes This will make the beacutechamel sauce creamy with a delicious flavor Add the cheese salt and nutmeg little by little until you get the flavor you like bestAfter a few minutes 3 or 4 add the chicken and ham and stir well Continue cooking without stopping stirring now again with the wooden spoon until the sauce has completely lost the milk flavor and the flour is not noticeable about 10 minutes The taste will simply be irresistible at this moment Pour the mixture onto a baking tray Spread well cover with plastic wrap and let cool first out of the fridge and when it is no longer hot in the fridge for at least 10 hours Its best to let it cool overnight in the fridgeThe next day beat the eggs in a deep dish put the flour in another and the breadcrumbs in another With your hands or a spoon take a portion of croquettes dough the size will depend on your particular taste but I like to make a few small ones to serve them as an appetizer and other larger ones to serve with salad as a single dishDip the dough in the flour and then in the beaten egg and transfer it to the plate with breadcrumbs Shape the croquette taking care that it is well covered with breadcrumbs on all sides Place the chicken croquettes on a plate and repeat until you have finished with all the doughTo fry them heat the oil and fry the croquettes taking care that they do not stick to each other and that they are well browned on all sides Put them on a plate with absorbent paper and then transfer them to a platePro tip I like my croquettes very soft thats why I use these milk and flour measurements If you like them thicker add less milk Use your imagination try making them with tandoori chicken etcIt is one of the most globally recognised food items of Spanish cuisine The goal is to prepare it with leftovers like abuelarsquos grandmarsquos roasted chicken You can use your imagination and try making them with tandoori chicken as wellKolhapuri chicken pieReshma Mane home chef everyaromaPies are often associated with English pubs where they are served as hearty meals accompanied by mashed potatoes mushy peas or gravy This has contributed to pies being seen as comfort food and a perfect dish to have on the table along with your beer to enjoy your football match They hold a significant place in English cuisine and I have given it a little Indian twist with the fillingRecipe serves 5 to 6 peopleINGREDIENTSPuff Pastry Available in the marketFilling ndash 300gms Chicken boneless cut in small pieces1 tbsp ginger garlic paste1 tbsp Kolhapuri masala Alternatively if you have a fav masala use that1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp coriander powder2 tsp cumin powder2 onions finely choppedFresh coriander choppedPaste ndash 1 small piece dry coconut 1 small piece fresh coconut 23 dry Kashmirired chilliesVegetable OilSalt to tasteEgg for EggwashMould ndash 7rdquo pie trayany glassware casserole Cupcake tray mini onesMETHODMake a paste of the coconut in a blender fine paste and marinate the chicken with turmeric powder and keep aside In a kadai add oil and fry the onions till golden brown Add the coconut paste Kolhapuri masala coriander n cumin powder and ginger garlic paste Fry well on medium heat till the oil leaves the masalaAdd the chicken pieces and salt to taste Cook the chicken pieces only 5037 Add fresh coriander and let it coolIn your pie mould grease the base with oilbutter Arrange the puff pastry to cover the whole base well if there is extra at the sides let it be we will use it to cover the piePreheat your oven OTG at 200 degreesFill the pie dish with the chicken mix make sure the gravy is semi thick we do not want runny curry or else the pie will be soggy Cover this mix again with puff pastry and seal the edges by pressing the puff pastriesBeat the egg in a bowl and brush this egg wash on the pie very well all edges Bake it in the oven for 30 minutes at 200 degrees or until you see a nice puff flaky golden brown colour on the pastry A little curry may come out but that is okay Demould and serve on the table with mash or a fresh greens saladNote ndash The mini ones will be made exactly the same same temperature time may vary a little keep a watchKnown for my Indian Regional flavours I sometimes add Kolhapuri chickenmix veg Malvani chicken keema or Coorg muttonmushroom and the flavours have been a hit with customers The flaky buttery outer pastry with semiwet meaty gravy is a whole meal if you wish to go smaller in size please do I have done so myself sometimes You will need a cupcake mouldtray while preparing itVictoria sponge cakeChef Miera Asrani founder chefrsquos tableINGREDIENTS12 cup Butter12 cup Sugar1 Egg13 cup Fresh cream12 tsp Vanilla essence frac12 tsp1 cup all purpose flour1 tsp baking powder 1 tspMETHODCombine the butter and sugar to get a fluffy pale mixture Add the egg and cream wel pour fresh cream and vanilla essenceOnce all comes together add the flour and baking powder use cut and fold method to make a delicious buttery battery Pour into a baking tin and bake for 30 min at 160 degree c Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or melted chocolate for a enhanced 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