Anshu's Food Odyssey

Dahi Bhalla , also known as Dahi Vada is one of the most popular street foods in North India . The tongue-tickling flavors imparted from dry spices and tangy chutneys, simply makes it an irresistible treat for every avid foodie. While these bhallas are often a chaat stall's glory, they also make for festive delights and are generally prepared in majority of the households during the time of Diwali and Holi . Whenever these festivals are round the corner, I look forward to making them along with numerous other sweet and savory delicacies like DRY GUJIYA ,   BANARASI TAMATAR KI CHAAT , CHIROTE , BHAKARWADI , ROSE & ALMOND KULFI , GULAB JAMUN and NIMKIS . If you too love this lip-smacking chaat and are in quest of a recipe that can yield super soft and spongy bhallas, then I am sure this recipe is not gonna leave you disappointed. However, there are few points that certainly need to be taken care of: first, whisking of the batter for good 10 to 15 minutes so that air

Organizing a get-together the coming weekend and looking out for a simple yet exotic chicken recipe that can just make your friends go gaga over the dining table? Well! you are on the right page as today I bring for you a special chicken kabab recipe which is loaded with some amazing and fresh flavors, simply enough to tickle the taste buds of your each and every guest. The best part is, you can bake it in the oven or grill on a stove top grill pan, whichever way suits your convenience...and if you want to make things even more interesting and exciting, simply organize a bar-be-que in the open; I bet, it would just take your party to another level altogether. So, ready for the recipe? Let's get started with the ingredient list. Hariyali Chicken Tangdi Kabab Ingredients Whole chicken legs - 4 Hung curd - 2 to 3 tbsp Coriander & Mint paste - 3 to 4 tbsp Green chili paste - 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Roasted gram flour - 1 tbsp Salt

Arbi Tuk is a very famous recipe which has its roots in the Sindhi cuisine. I first got a chance to savour this tongue-tickling delicacy at one of my Sindhi friend's home; crispy taro root bites bursting with tangy and spicy flavors were delectable enough to turn me into a great fan of this recipe the very moment I tasted them.....that is not all, when I first made this recipe at home, my husband too loved it and since then, whenever he gets to know that I have bought arbi from the market he is like 'please arbi tuk zaroor banana'....today also I made it on his request and thought of sharing the recipe with you all...also, just to tell you, I have given these tuks a chatpata achaari twist which definitely makes them all the more irresistible....do try them and have them as tea-time snack or as a side dish on your dinner table. Arbi Tuk Ingredients Arbi (Colocasia or Taro Root) - 18 to 20 pieces Oil - for deep frying Salt - as per taste Chaat Masala - 2 tsp Red

Well! I was thinking to make the falahari Malai Koftas for Sunday special lunch, but, as I entered into the kitchen I realized. I only had a small amount of paneer (cottage cheese) in my fridge, obviously not enough to make what I intended to. A quest to make something with paneer (as its my husband's favorite), I came up with these baby potato cheese pops. Though I thought of making a creamy and nutty gravy later to dip these pops into it (as a substitute for malai kofta) and enjoy with crisp kuttu pooris, it never happened because we both (me and my husband) gobbled it up as is. And trust me, they tasted truly divine and yummilicious. For the recipe, browse through the page below. Ingredients 12-15 baby potatoes 2-3 green chilies 10-15 curry leaves 100 grams paneer/cottage cheese 8-10 raisins 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp sugar 1 tsp chopped coriander 1 tsp lemon juice Salt to taste Oil for frying Method 1.

Tortilla Chips with Salsa is something which we all must have enjoyed several times. How about giving this famous Mexican recipe an Indian twist, especially for foodies who are fasting during the Navratra days? Sounds interesting? Well! I bring for you the most delectable chips made using the samak (barnyard millet) flour accompanied with a mouth-watering fruit salsa dip. The best part is, these chips are flavored with fresh strawberries and make for a delectable treat. Here's the recipe ....hope you enjoy ! Ingredients (For Fruit Salsa) 5-6 fresh strawberries finely chopped 2-3 tsp fresh pomegranate seeds 1/2 orange cut into cubes 2 green chillies finely chopped 1/2 bunch of mint leaves finely chopped 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp of powdered sugar 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 1 tsp black salt White salt as per taste Ingredients (For Samak Chips) 2-3 fresh strawberries finely chopped 1 green chilli finely chopped 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp salt 2 cups cooke

As rightly said, Navratris are more of a feasting celebrations rather than fasting. Many traditional snacks and puddings are made and savored during this time of the year; amongst most classic of the delicacies is the kuttu pakoras that are made using thin slices of potatoes, coated in buckwheat flour batter and fried till crisp. Here, is the step by step recipe for this traditional delicacy; hope you like it !     Kuttu ke Pakode Ingredients Kuttu ke Pakode 1 cup buckwheat flour 1 1/2 cup water or as needed 2 potatoes (cut into thin slices) 1 tsp lemon juice 1 green chilli finely chopped 1 inch ginger finely grated 2 tsp fresh finely chopped coriander Salt to taste 1 tsp black pepper powder Oil for frying Method Kuttu ke Pakode Kuttu ke Pakode 1. Make a thick batter of kuttu flour and add in the rest of the ingredients. Make sure potato slices coat well in the batter. 2. Fry the flour coated potato slices in medium hot oil until they

These delicious potato boats make for one of the perfect appetizers when you are organizing a party or a family get together. The best part is, they are very easy to prepare and can be made using any assorted vegetables available in your homes. Here is the complete recipe... Ingredients 2 large potatoes 1 tbsp hung curd 1 tsp mayonnaise 2-3 cloves garlic (finely grated) 1 tsp corn kernels 1 tsp red bell pepper (finely chopped) 1 tsp green bell pepper (finely chopped) 2-3 green chillies (finely chopped) 1 tsp lemon juice Salt to taste 2 tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp dried oregano Some fresh coriander (finely chopped) Mozzarella cheese Method 1. Thoroughly wash the potatoes and prick them all over with a fork. 2. Sear them well with oil, salt, garlic powder and oregano. 3. Bake them at 180 degrees Celsius for about 45 minutes. 4. Once they are baked, take the potatoes out from the oven and let them cool for 15 minutes. 5. Cut them into halves vertically

Navratras are round the corner and most of us would be keeping fast during the 9 auspicious days. In case you have got bored of trying the normal fast delicacies, here I bring for you a teekhi-chatpati arbi recipe which will surely give a kick to your fasting taste buds. Do try it and don't forget posting your feedback on how it turned out. Ingredients 500 grams Arbi (Colocasia) Sendha Namak (as per your taste) 1 tsp black Salt 1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur) 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 2 tbsp thick curd(slightly sweetened) 1 tbsp sweet tamarind chutney 1 tbsp green coriander mint chutney 1 tbsp chopped cucumber 1 tsp finely chopped green chillis For Garnishing Finely chopped coriander Few pomegranate seeds 1 tsp roasted/fried peanuts Method 1. Boil arbi for about 1 whistle in pressure cooker. 2. Peel off the skin. Press each arbi a little in your palms and fry until crispy. 3. In a serving platter, place the crispy arbi and top it up with all

Lip-smacking savoury titbits, Noodle Cutlets make for perfect party appetizers. Bursting with mild flavours and oozing with deliciousness of cheese and noodles, they are loved by kids too. In case, you have an upcoming party this weekend and you are looking for an easy snacks recipe, do try them. I am sure you will be showered with compliments from your guests. So, here goes the recipe.... Ingredients 1 boiled potato 1 cup boiled noodles 1/2 cup grated cottage cheese 2 tsp corn kernels 2 cloves garlic 1 inch ginger Some fresh coriander 1 green chilli 1 cup breadcrumbs Salt to taste 2 tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning Oil for frying Method 1. Grate potato and cheese. 2. In a blender, make a smooth mixture of noodles, grated potato & cheese, corn kernels, garlic, ginger, coriander and green chilli. 3. In the mixture, add all the spices, bread crumbs and mix well to form a dough like consistency. 4. Grease your palms w

The succulent, juicy and creamy " Chicken Malai Tikka" is one Indian appetizer which brings a big smile on the face of every passionate foodie. The gastronomic favorite is a perfect blend of mild spices and silky texture with deliciousness of cream and cheese oozing out of its every bite. For those who are die hard fans of this royal delicacy and specially go out to restaurants to savour its exotic flavours, here I bring for them an easy recipe to prepare and enjoy this creamy tikka in the comfort of their own homes.  Ingredients 500 gms boneless chicken breast cut into bite size cubes 2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp ginger/garlic/green chilli/coriander paste Salt to taste 1 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 2 tsp oil 1/2 cup fresh cream 1/2 cup hung curd 2 tsp corn flour 1/4 cup grated processed cheese Method 1. Marinate chicken with lemon juice, salt, black pepper powder, cardamom powder and green chilli paste. Keep it in the refrigera