Anshu's Food Odyssey

Aloo Kulcha is a popular bread recipe from the holy city of Amritsar in Punjab and hence, is prefixed with the word, "Amritsari". The flatbread stuffed with spicy filling of potatoes, is simply lip-smacking and is served with AMRITSARI CHOLLEY or DAL MAKHANI on the side. Traditionally, this leavened flatbread is made in earthen ovens (tandoor). However, since at homes tandoors are not available, I have cooked them on the stovetop. Also, instead of maida or the all-purpose flour, I have tried giving them a healthy twist by using whole wheat and all purpose flours in 1:1 ratio; plus there has been no use of yeast for leavening.  If you are looking for a special lunch on weekends, that too without going out to a restaurant, these Amritsari Kulchas make for a perfect choice. You can prepare the potato filling a day ahead to further reduce the time and effort. Not to mention, they are absolutely incomplete without a generous dose of butter smeared on them, so, do top the...

Atte aur Gond ke Ladoo are one of the quintessential winter treats at our home. Made with whole wheat flour, edible gum and loads of nuts, they are incredibly healthy and provide for the much needed warmth and immunity during the winter months. Needless to say, they are an inseparable part of our daily diet every season and make for an instant energy booster that we take with a cup of warm milk every morning. Looking for the recipe?? scroll down below and get going.... You may also like... Besan ke Laddoo Gajar ka Halwa | Indian Carrot Pudding Khajoor aur Badaam ka Doodh | Dates and Almond Milk Khoya Paneer Gulab Jamun Atte aur Gond ke Ladoo | Whole Wheat & Edible Gum Truffles Ingredients Whole Wheat Flour - 2 cups Semolina (sooji/rawa) - 1/2 cup Ghee (clarified butter) - 1 and 1/2 cups Sugar - 1 and 1/2 cups Gond (edible gum) - 4 to 5 tbsp Chopped nuts (cashews, almonds, raisins) - 1/2 cup P.S. - I have added only a few nuts in these ladoos, yo...