Anshu's Food Odyssey

When it comes to devouring the best non-veg appetizers or snacks , nothing can beat the Shaami Kebabs,  also spelled as Shami Kebabs . Soft and succulent patties made with minced meat, some chana dal (Bengal Gram) and just a few basic aromatic spices, these kebabs are absolutely delightful and make for a perfect party snack, especially on winter evenings. These kebabs are also a must-make during the holy month of Ramazan and are often served as starter in the Iftar Parties. Let's see how they are made...  INGREDIENTS Minced chicken/ keema (preferably of chicken thigh) - 500 grams Chana dal/ Bengal gram - 1/2 cup Roughly chopped ginger - 2 inch Garlic cloves - 8 to 10 Green chilies - 1 to 2 Sliced onions - 3 small or 2 medium Chopped coriander leaves - a handful Mint leaves - 10 to 12 Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp Salt - to taste Cinnamon stick - 1 inch Green cardamoms - 2 to 3 Star anise - 2 to 3 petals Bay

Sheer Khurma or Sheer Korma is a delicious traditional Mughlai dessert made on the festival of Eid . A creamy, thick pudding made with milk and roasted sewai (vermicelli) topped with whole lots of nuts and dry fruits, it surely makes for a palatable treat for all those with a sweet tooth. So, on my blog today, is indeed a detailed recipe on how to make Sheer Khurma at home... Sheer Khurma | Vermicelli Pudding | Sheer Khurma Recipe | How to Make Sheer Khurma Well, the term, Sheer Khurma comes from Persian language wherein 'Sheer' refers to 'Milk' and 'Khurma' refers to 'Dates', and hence Sheer Khurma can be deciphered to 'Milk cooked with Dates'. According to legends, Sheer Khurma came to India with the Turk and Mughal rulers, and in the beginning, it was just the thickened milk with dates that was consumed first thing in the morning to celebrate the joyous festival of Eid . However, with years passing, vermicelli and nuts beca