Anshu's Food Odyssey

Spring Rolls are one of the most loved snacks by almost everyone of us. But, for making them, one of the most essential requirements is of spring roll sheets or wrappers. While many a times, these sheets are easily available at supermarkets or grocery stores, however, there are instances when you can't find them so conveniently like for example, I wanted to make spring rolls during the lockdown, but the wrappers were unavailable everywhere, even online. So, in such cases what to do? Well, I decided to make them at home and trust me, they came out really well. I made a batch of veg spring rolls out of them and another batch I used for making Chicken Keema Samosas. Well, I shall be sharing the recipes of these two soon but, today let me share with you the complete recipe and procedure to make these spring roll sheets at home. There's also a video depicting the whole procedure in the METHOD Section; you can watch the same for more clarity...

Pudina Lachcha Parantha or simply the " Pudina Parantha" is a delicious, crispy, flaky and layered popular Indian flatbread that is flavored with some dried pudina or mint. As the name suggests, it is a lachhedar parantha, which means it has a lot of layers that lend it that much loved flakiness and buttery short crust pastry sort of texture (from the outside) it is known for....     Pudina Lachcha Parantha Well, Pudina Paratha is not a kind of food that one can relish every day because it has copious amounts of oil/ghee that provides it that richness and flakiness; and obviously for the same reason it is something that most of us enjoy only once in a while when we go out for lunch, parties or family dinners...however, because of this virus scenario, many of us are now rendered helpless and missing on those lovely weekend outings, enjoying that rich and delish restaurant wala khana....haina? So guys, when

Rich, creamy and decadent loaded with all the citrus flavor, Lemon Chicken is an easy-peasy chicken preparation that comes together in just under 30 minutes. As the name suggests, it has a nice drizzle of lemon juice that adds so much zing and flavor to the dish. Not to mention, it makes for a perfect option to make for those busy evenings, parties, potlucks and get-togethers. Looking for the recipe? Scroll down below...  Lemon Chicken Recipe | How to Make Lemon Chicken INGREDIENTS Chicken on bone - 1/2 kg Curd - 1/2 cup Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp for marination Salt - to taste Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp Lemon juice - 1 tbsp + 2 tbsp to be used in the gravy Oil or butter - 1 tbsp Ginger juliennes - 1 tsp Slit green chilies - 1 to 2  Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Bay leaves - 2 Black pepper powder - 1 to 2 tsp Milk - 1/4 cup Fresh cream - 1/2 cup Cornflour - 1 tsp Crushed kasoori methi - 1 tsp

Kulcha is a soft leavened bread made either using soda bicarb or yeast as a leavening agent. This bread is highly popular in the Northern parts of India, especially Punjab, Himachal, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, where it is often served with delicacies like Punjabi Chholey , Matra ki Chaat and Chicken Keema Masala among many others. And while this kulcha that I have been talking about is just the plain bread, there is a very different and delicious variety of kulcha that comes from the sacred land of Amritsar, often called the "Food Capital of Punjab"; the kulcha here is not simply a plain bread rather, an epicurean's delight stuffed with a tantalizing, a bit tangy and a bit spicy boiled potato filling. Traditionally made in a clay oven or tandoor, this kulcha is absolutely crisp from outside and soft from inside loaded with mouthwatering deliciousness. Served along with some spicy chhole and a spicy, sweet, tangy onion tamarind dip, not to mention, it is a sheer deligh

Delicious, spicy and utterly flavorful, Schezwan Fried Rice is a popular Indo-Chinese delicacy made with cooked rice and an assortment of veggies that are tossed in a blend of piquant and hot sauces. As stated earlier, this stir-fried recipe is utterly delicious and comes out in a jiffy if you already have some pre-cooked rice; just toss together everything and you are good to go. Let's see how to make it.. Schezwan Veg Fried Rice Now, you must be thinking, why this rice is called "Schezwan Fried Rice", well! Schezwan or Sichuan is a region in China famous for its utterly spicy chilies or peppers. These hot peppers go in making the Schezwan sauce, which is further used as the main ingredient in this stir-fried rice dish. Let me tell you, along with the peppers, the sauce has to it, a lot of garlic, ginger and vinegar which lends it that extra hotness, pungency and the umami flavor. If you like, you can always make it at home or get the store bought

Aloo Moongfali ki Sabzi is a mildly spiced side dish/vegetable that is perfect to go along with your meals. Being a  no onion-no garlic recipe , it also makes for a tasty contender to your fasting (upwas) platter. Additionally, it is very easy and quick to prepare and requires only a handful of ingredients. One can have it vrat ka dosa, vrat ki poori or even vrat ka thalipeeth; and if not fasting, it can be paired well with normal chapati, parantha and dal-rice. Aloo Moongfali ki Sabzi | Potato & Peanut Stir Fry | Vrat Special INGREDIENTS Boiled, peeled and cubed medium sized potatoes - 3 to 4 Coarsely crushed roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup Finely chopped green chilies -  2 to 3 Finely chopped ginger - 1 tsp Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Curry leaves - a few Rock salt - to taste Black pepper powder - 1 tsp Ghee or Peanut oil (or normal refined oil) - 3 tbsp Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp Fresh chopped cor