THE WAFFLE PLATTER

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Waffle is a dish made from leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. 1869 – Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, a Dutch-American, receives a patent for the first waffle iron in the U.S., on August 24th.There are many variations based on the type of waffle iron and recipe used. Waffle-making made its way to America with Dutch colonists in the 1620s. It was one hundred years later, in Robert Smith’s Court Cookery, that the English language saw the appearance of the word “waffle” for the first time.

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Waffles were enjoyed sweet, with butter, syrup, or fruit, or savoury, with kidney stew. Pancakes and waffles are bread, the type known as ‘quick breads’ – bread leavened with baking soda or baking powder. Waffles are almost identical to pancakes, only having a little fatter in batter, and cooked on a grid-shaped pan (waffle maker). A soft, bread-like cake with a surface of uniform indentations similar to a honeycomb. Waffles are made with a pourable batter that usually consists of flour, milk, oil, sugar, eggs, salt, and baking powder.

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In many places, waffles are served and eaten with a knife and fork. Pierce the corner of the waffle with your fork, and use the knife to cut off a small, bite-sized piece. Use the fork to pick up the piece and bring it to your mouth. Wait until you chew and swallow before cutting another small piece. Serve them hot, warm, or chilled, depending on your toppings. Cooked waffles can be frozen and heated up in the toaster. Unused batter mixture can be kept in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, though we always recommend making them fresh and enjoying them without much wait and delay!

Here are a few Simple, easy-to-make Waffle Recipes with a variety of savoury options to choose from.

Recipe-1] CRISPY CHICKEN WAFFLES

Ingredients

Method

For the waffle batter: Refined flour / maida-2 cups Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp. Salt-1 pinch Eggs- 2 no Milk-1/2 cup Water-1/4 cup Sugar-1/4 tsp Baking powder-1/4 tsp For the waffle filling: Boneless chicken breasts- 250 gms, thinly sliced For the marination: Salt and pepper to taste Oil-2 tsp Mustard paste-1/2 tsp Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp Lime juice-2 tsp Apply on the chicken and keep aside for 20 mins To coat and deep fry: Maida- 1 cup Eggs-2 no Bread crumbs- 1 cup Oil to fry To assemble the waffle: Butter-2-3 tsp Cream cheese- 2-3 tsp Parsley-2-3 tsp chopped Peanut butter-1-2 tsp Lettuce leaves- 1 cup Tomato ketchup-2-3 tsp Sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, onions Mayonnaise-1/2 cup Chili sauce-2-3 tsp

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed. 2. Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender, prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins. 3. Proceed with the marinated chicken pieces, coat them with dry maida, then beaten eggs and finally with bread crumbs and deep fry in medium hot oil until golden colour, remove and drain excess oil. 4. Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per the instructions, allow to set and cook to a nice golden brown colour. 5. Remove the waffle once cooked, and start assembling the waffle sandwich, starting with butter, cream cheese, sliced veggies, some lettuce leaves, fried chicken pieces, and cover it. Serve with assorted dips/ sauces.

Recipe-2] CHEESY BAKED WAFFLES

Ingredients

Method

For the waffle batter: Refined flour / maida-2 cups Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp. Salt-1 pinch Eggs- 2 no Milk-1/2 cup Sugar-1/4 tsp Baking powder-1/4 tsp For the waffle topping: Butter-2-3 tsp Oil-1 tsp Garlic- 1 tsp chopped Onions-1 small chopped Capsicum-1/2 chopped Salt and pepper to taste Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp Chili flakes-1/2 tsp Green olives- 3-4 no Black olives- 3-4 no Shredded roast/ grilled chicken- ½ cup Tomato ketchup-2-3 tbsp. Red chili sauce-1-2 tsp Grated cheese-1 cup

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed. 2. Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender, prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins. 3. Proceed with the topping for the waffle. Heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the garlic, onions, capsicums, add any other ingredients/veggies as well, like mushrooms, corn, broccoli, etc, add in the seasonings, herbs, chilli flakes and cook for 2-3 mins and keep aside. 4. Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per the instructions, allow to set and cook to a nice golden brown colour. 5. Remove the waffle once cooked, and start assembling the waffle by placing the prepared toppings on it after applying sauce, placing the roast/grilled sliced chicken pieces, top with cheese, olives and bake in a pre-heated oven for 6-9 mins, remove, and serve with assorted dips/ sauces.

Recipe-3] HEALTHY WAFFLE BITES

Ingredients

Method

For the waffle batter: Refined flour / maida-2 cups Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp. Salt-1 pinch Eggs- 2 no Milk-1/2 cup Water-1/4 cup Sugar-1/4 tsp Baking powder-1/4 tsp For the waffle toppings: Oil- 2 tsp Butter-1 tsp Green chillies-1 tsp chopped Garlic-1 tsp chopped Onion-1 small chopped Chicken liver- 250 gms, cleaned, cut into 4 pieces each- boiled. For veg options- use paneer cubes/ tofu/ zucchini/ mushrooms, etc Salt and pepper to taste Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp Chili flakes-1/2 tsp Tomato ketchup-2-3 tsp Red chilli sauce-1-2 tsp Water-1/2 cup Soy sauce-1 tsp Peanut butter-1-2 tsp Coriander leaves-2-3 tsp chopped Spring onion greens-2-3 tsp chopped Lime juice-1-2 tsp Poached eggs-2-3 no Cheese slices-2-3 no

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed. 2. Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender, prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 minutes. 3. Proceed with the topping for the waffle heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the garlic, onions, chicken liver pieces add any other ingredients/ or as per the list of veggie options as well like mushrooms, corn, broccoli etc add in the seasonings, herbs, chili flakes, sauces and peanut butter etc and cook for 2-3 minutes and keep aside. 4. Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per the instructions, allow to set and cook to a nice golden brown colour. 5. Remove the waffle once cooked, and start assembling the waffle by placing the prepared toppings on a base of cheese slice on it and getting it ready for final presentation. Place the poached egg at the end on top, garnish with the greens and serve with assorted dips/ sauces.

Recipe-4] BREAKFAST WAFFLE CHOICE

Ingredients

Method

For the waffle batter: Refined flour / maida-2 cups Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp. Salt-1 pinch Eggs- 2 no Milk-1/2 cup Water-1/4 cup Sugar-1/4 tsp Baking powder-1/4 tsp For the waffle toppings: Oil- 2 tsp Butter-1 tsp Shallots- 5- 8 no peeled and cut 1 x 2 Boiled eggs- 2-3 sliced Ham/ salami slices- 2-3 no Cheese slices-2-3 no Salt and pepper to taste Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp Chili flakes-1/2 tsp Tomato ketchup-2-3 tsp Mustard paste-1 tsp Mayonnaise/ cream cheese- 2-3 tsp For the veg options: Grilled tofu slices- 2-3 no Tomato –cucumber slices 3-4 no Peanut butter-2-3 tsp Grilled pineapple slices- 2-3 no Stewed peaches/ pears-2-3 no Assorted nuts- 2-3 tsp

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed. 2. Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender, prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins. 3. Proceed with the topping for the waffle. Heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the shallots for a couple of minutes, add in the pieces of ham/ salami/sausages, etc and add a little seasoning, herbs, chilli flakes, and saute for a minute and remove. Keep aside. 4. Continue with the waffle maker, pour in the batter into the waffle maker as per prescriptions, allow to set and cook to a nice golden brown colour. 5. Remove the waffle once cooked, and start the assembling of the waffle by placing the prepared toppings on a base of cheese slice on it and getting it ready for final plating, top it up with all the ingredient options as listed, drizzle a little of the sauces as per choice, place them under a hot salamander or in a hot oven for a couple of minutes, garnish with the greens and serve with assorted dips/ sauces.

Recipe-5] WAFFLE AND SALAD DUET

Ingredients

Method

For the waffle batter: Refined flour / maida-2 cups Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp. Salt-1 pinch Eggs- 2 no Milk-1/2 cup Water-1/4 cup Sugar-1/4 tsp Baking powder-1/4 tsp For the nutty cheesy crumble: Butter- 2-3 tsp Roasted crushed peanuts-1/4 cup Grated cheese/ cheese powder- ¼ cup Crushed pepper-1/2 tsp Bread crumbs-1/4 cup Mixed herbs-1/2 tsp For the tossed green salad: Assorted lettuce leaves-1 cup Olive oil- 2-3 tsp Cherry tomatoes-3-4 no cut 1 x 2 Cucumber slices- ½ cup Shallots- 3-4 sliced Feta cheese-1/2 cup Mixed herbs-1-2 tsp Sliced nuts- 2-3 tsp Salt and pepper to taste Mustard paste-1 tsp Lime juice- 2-3 tsp Olives- 4-5 no black/ green Mint/ parsley/coriander/basil- ¼ cup

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed. 2. Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins. 3. Proceed with the topping for the waffle. Heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the ingredients as listed for a couple of minutes, etc and add a little seasoning, herbs, chilli flakes, and saute for a minute and remove. Keep aside. 4. To prepare the tossed green salad, in a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients for the dressing and add the ingredients, toss them well and assemble on the serving plate. 5. Assemble the cooked waffle on the serving plate with the green tossed salad and top it with the prepared crumble mixture, and garnish with fresh herbs and serve it.

Recipe- 6] HERB & SPICE WAFFLE COMBO

Ingredients

Method

For the waffle batter: Refined flour / maida-2 cups Melted butter- 2-3 tbsp. Salt-1 pinch Eggs- 1 no Milk-1/4 cup Water-1/4 cup Pesto sauce-2-3 tbsp. Assorted fresh green herbs-1/4 cup fine chopped Chili flakes-1/2 tsp Sugar-1/4 tsp Baking powder-1/4 tsp For the waffle toppings: Oil- 2 tsp Butter-1 tsp Onions- ½ cup sliced Garlic-1 tsp chopped Salt and pepper to taste Hung curd-1 cup Cream cheese-2 tsp Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp Chili flakes-1/4 tsp Chaat masala-1/4 tsp Spring onion greens- 2-3 tbsp. chopped Honey-2-3 tsp Chili sauce/ peanut butter/ as needed to serve alongside.

1. Prepare all the ingredients for the waffle recipe as listed. 2. Start with the waffle batter first, mix all the ingredients well and using a hand blender, prepare a batter of a light coating texture and allow to rest for 20 mins. 3. Proceed with the topping for the waffle. Heat up oil and butter in a pan, saute the ingredients as listed for a couple of minutes, etc and add a little seasoning, herbs, chilli flakes, and saute for a minute and remove. Keep aside. 4. To prepare the waffles for presentation, assemble the cooked waffle on a serving plate and top it with the saute mix of ingredients, then spoon over the mixture of cream cheese and hung curd mix and garnish with assorted fresh greens. Serve immediately with a choice of dips and sauces/ salads, etc.

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