Want to treat your friends? Follow these easy recipes to make delicious dishes

Its always best to do it over a plate of food to chew on while we pore over our gossip and catch up with our pals on this friendship day to share new haircuts or their fresh life objectives It feels good to offer something that we have prepared in our own kitchen whether it be a snack while we watch one of our favourite films or a tasty supper to commemorate years of friendship But what should we prepare for a gathering of friendsHere are some recipes curated by Swapnadeep Mukherjee Executive Chef The Metropolitan Hotel amp Spa for friendship dayBlueberry Icecream SorbetIngredientsBlueberry Lemon zest Lemon juice Egg White Crushed Ice Method1 Add blueberry lemon zest lemon juice and egg white in a bowl2 Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend for a minute until smooth3 Remove the mixture in the large bowl4 Chill the mixture for an hour in the deep fridge5 Serve with few fresh blueberry and lemon zestMakai ke KebabIngredientsBaby corn Potato pahari Ginger chopped Chilli green Olive oil Salt Coriander leaves Yellow chili powder Black cumin Method1 Mix finely chopped blanched baby corn with boiled potato2 Add all ingredients salt to taste and make medium soft dough3 Divide the prepared dough into eight to ten equal portions4 Wet your palm with little water and make kebab5 Heat sufficient oil in a pan shallow fry till both sides turn light golden brown6 Serve hot with mint chutney and slice of lemon and onionsMushroom Cheesy BurgerIngredientsMushroom boiled and chopped Potatoboiled 200 gmCoriander chopped Cheese Cheddar Grated Green Chilli chopped Salt amp black pepper Burger bun Onion chopped Fresh bread crumb Lettuce leaves sliced tomato sliced onionOil Mayonnaise Coriander Powder Method1 Heat oil in a pan Add onions green chilli coriander powder and sauteacute till soft and translucent Add mushrooms and sauteacute till the moisture evaporates2 Take a bowl add this mixture to the boiled potatoes and mix well Add coriander leaves salt and black pepper and mix well3 Scrape the mixture onto a plate and freeze just until no longer hot about 5 minutes4 Divide into small section roll and shape it into patties Then roll it over the breadcrumbs5 In a nonstick skillet pan heat the oil over mediumhigh Add the patties and cook until brown on both sides 3 to 4 minutes per side6 Transfer the patties in a plate and preheat the pan to toast the burger bun Slit bun from the middle and toast until the burgers are firm and cooked7 Spread mayonnaise and place the lettuce leaves lot of cheese sliced tomato sliced onion and burger patty8 Place the other half of the burger serve with tomato ketchup amp enjoyWatermelon FrescaIngredientsWatermelon Water Lemon Mint Honey Sugar Method1 Place watermelon sugar and 100ml of water into blender Blend well2 Strain liquid into the jar and add the remaining water3 Add ice to your glasses and add some fresh lime juice to each glass and stir4 Taste and add more lime if needed Then add blended watermelon into the glasses5 Garnish with your choice of lime wheels mint or watermelon wedgesA time to honour the friends who make our world shine with laughter love and understanding reminding us that true companionship is a treasure to cherish forever On this day letrsquos treat our friends with a scrumptious recipe of Chapli Kebab by Chef Aji Joseph Head Culinary Development FreshToHomeChapli KebabIngredientsMutton mincetender Coriander stemsmedium size Onionsmedium size TomatoGreen chilliesCoriander leavesHalf eggChapli kebab masalaChilli flakesDry Pomegranate seedsCarrom seedsroasted Gram flourhardboiled EggsGingerfresh Pomegranate pearlsSalt to tasteMethodFor masala1 Place a pan over medium heat and allow it to warm up Then introduce coriander seeds cumin seeds black peppercorns black cardamom seeds and salt to taste Toast the mixture until it emanates a pleasant aroma2 Turn off the heat and let the pan cool down Once cooled transfer the toasted spices to a grinder jar and coarsely grind them3 Empty the ground spices into a bowl incorporate chili flakes and thoroughly mix everything Set it aside for later useFor kebab1 Place mutton mince in a large bowl season with salt according to your taste and thoroughly combine the ingredients2 In a separate bowl add grated onion and salt to taste Mix well then squeeze the onion to remove any excess water Transfer the onion to the prepared mixture and mix thoroughly3 Incorporate tomato green chillies coriander leaves and a halfbeaten egg into the mixture4 Add the prepared chapli kebab masala chili flakes dry pomegranate seeds and carom seeds Ensure all the ingredients are well mixed5 Introduce roasted gram flour grated boiled eggs ginger fresh pomegranate pearls and salt to taste Mix everything together thoroughlyFor frying1 On a flat tawa or pan heat oil over medium heat for shallow frying2 Moisten your hands with water and take a portion of the meat mixture shaping it into patties directly on the panServing1 Once the kebabs are cooked on one side flip them over and allow them to cook on the other side2 Fry the kebabs until a golden crust forms on both sides and they are evenly cooked3 Place the cooked kebabs on absorbent paper to remove any excess fat4 In the same pan add sliced tomato green chillies and salt to taste Fry them for 2 minutes5 Remove the tomato and green chillies from the pan and set them aside on a plate for later use6 Transfer the prepared kebabs to a serving dish and garnish them with tomato fried green chillies pomegranate pearls and mint leaves7 Serve the kebabs hot with mint chutneyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever