Anshu's Food Odyssey

Dhokla is a savory steamed cake often made from fermented batter of lentils and rice; this light, fluffy and spongy snack finds its origin in the state of Gujarat,  India. Well! for me, it is one of the most healthiest and delicious snacks that I love to devour anytime of the day, be it in breakfast, as a mid day munchie or along with my evening cuppa. Having said that, prepping for this delectable savory cake is a long and tedious task - soaking the lentils and rice overnight, grinding them to a batter and again resting it for fermentation - so you know what I mean to say right? 😂 Therefore, I am always on a lookout for recipes that are quick and simple yet yield the same result that we get going the traditional way. If you remember the KHAMAN DHOKLA that I made last week, it was one of those quick and instant snacks that require no long waits and come out as scrumptious as their conventional counterparts. This 3 Grain Dhokla is yet another one such instant recipe that i...

Easy to cook, yummilicious in taste, low in calories and loaded with the goodness of veggies, vermicelli upma or  vermicelli pulav   is by far one of the most popular breakfast dishes all across India, although the style and way of making it varies from person to person. For example, I first boil the vermicelli separately and later toss it in cooked veggies, whereas there are people who cook veggies and vermicelli together. The only problem I face with the latter style of making this upma is that it often comes out mushy and that is the reason I avoid going that way. If you also come across the same issue, this recipe is surely gonna give you perfect results. One more thing, I use the roasted vermicelli (thanks to Bombino which has made our job much easier); in case you can't lay your hands on roasted vermicelli, dry roast it first until it attains a golden color and after that follow the steps listed below. Hope you have a wonderful time cooking this easy-peasy ...

Khandvi is a famous savoury Gujarati snack made from gram flour and curd or buttermilk. For foodies who are looking for a healthy appetizer which is free of high calories, this delectable snack makes for a perfect option and satiates their hunger pangs in just a few minutes. The detailed recipe of Khandvi is given below; just in case, you like it, don't forget to leave your comments. Any suggestions for improvement in the recipe are welcome too!! Yum Khandvi INGREDIENTS For Khandvi (makes 15-20 pieces) 1 Cup Gram Flour (Besan) 1 Cup Beaten Curd/Yogurt 2 Cups Plain Water 1 tsp Coriander/Ginger/Green Chilli Paste 2 tsp Sugar 2 tsp Lemon Juice 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder Salt (as per taste) Grated Fresh Coconut Finely grated carrots (optional) Finely Chopped Coriander For Tempering 1/2 tbsp Vegetable Oil 3-4 Slit Green Chillis 1 tsp Mustard Seeds Few Curry Leaves For Garnishing 1-2 tsp Pomegranate Seeds (optional) Freshly Grated Coconut ...