Anshu's Food Odyssey

Earlier during this week, I shared with you a traditional Indian sweet recipe of " Besan Sooji ki Barfi " for the upcoming festive season. Today, I am again here with another recipe for festive gatherings - not a sweet or a dessert though but, an exotic savory tart delicacy which can be made well ahead of time, kept frozen and baked just 30 minutes prior to arrival of your guests. Baked Chicken Pineapple & Cheese Pop Tarts The stuffing I have filled in these flaky tarts is of chicken and pineapple; needless to say, one can be as creative as possible with the same - you can choose from any combination ranging from chicken-ham, cream cheese-shrimp and potato-bacon to vegetarian versions like spinach-ricotta, French onion-mushrooms and even the classic tomato-mozzarella; the choices are endless. Baked Chicken Pineapple & Cheese Pop Tarts Also, these tarts have been made using the homemade pie crust dough, you can always use the store bought ones that certa

" Chicken Momos " have always been one of the favorite street foods of my husband; since the day we have moved to Singapore, though an ample variety of Asian steamed dumplings ranging from Dim Sum , Bao to Gyoza and Korean Mandu can be relished here, we still do badly miss the taste and flavors of the Indian-Nepalese Momos . And that is the reason, one day I got myself working out these succulent and juicy dumplings which are often served with a super spicy garlic-chilly sauce. Surprisingly, the results were great the very first time; and since then they are a must on our snacking menu over a weekend. Chicken Momos | Steamed Chicken Dumplings Though making momos is not a rocket science, it still requires few things to be taken care off. The very first is the skin of momos; the dough needs to be supple and soft yet firm enough so that it can hold the juices of the filling. Shaping of momos is also a skillful job and requires a little practice; and also while shaping on

When festive season is knocking the doors and you are living out of India, few things that you surely miss are all that glitter of the decked up markets, the hullabaloo of the festive noises reverberating in the air and off-course, an infinite range of those lip-smacking mithais, without which the celebrations for us Indians are absolutely incomplete. It's been 2 years since we moved to Singapore and this food blogging bug bit me; and since these two years around September-October I gear up to try my hands at some of the traditional Indian sweets which have been part of our celebrations since ages. This Gram Flour - Semolina Fudge was one of the initial few sweets that I tried after moving here; a variant of traditional Besan Ladoos , they are absolutely lip-smacking with semolina lending them a beautiful texture and crunch. If you too are looking for some easy Indian sweet recipes to try out this festive season, this barfi recipe is certainly a keeper. Do try it out and let me

" Biscotti " is an Italian term referring to biscuits that are "twice baked"... and generally the ones which most of us often relate to are these crunchy and oblong shaped cookies that are technically also known as "Cantuccini". Originated during mid-nineteenth century in the small town of Prato in Italy, these biscotti have today become a coffeehouse staple across the world; while the original biscotti flavor can be traced back to comprising of just almonds and pine nuts, today you can choose from an endless variety starting right from simple vanilla, chocolate and cappuccino to even dried fruits such as cranberries and prunes. Vanilla Chocolate Chip Biscotti I am sure, baking biscotti at home might seem to be an intimidating task for many but, let me tell you its simply the opposite - quite easy and straightforward. Once you get the heck of it, you will not be able to resist yourselves from experimenting with different flavors every other day. The

" Misal " or the " Sprouts Curry " served with feather-soft buns known as " Pav " in Maharashtra, is one of the most lip-smacking street foods of India that I have ever tasted in my life. The first time I had it, was at my friend's place who belongs to Pune and who herself is a very good cook. I must say, both me and my husband were just bowled over with its tongue-tickling flavors and the fiery spiciness the instance we took the first bite. Then and there itself I took the recipe from her and researched for a little more facts on the internet about this awesomely delicious Marathi delicacy; got to know that the delectable curry is made in a variety of ways and each city has its own version - the one which is most popular and which I also love the most is the " Kolhapuri Misal" that is served along with an ultimate red spicy thin gravy called 'Kat'. The other few popular versions include the " Puneri Misal " and &

One of the most easiest and delicious appetizers, Aloo aur Paneer ke Kebab , make for an awesome starter recipe, absolutely perfect for any and every kind of party; be it a small informal family gathering, a birthday celebration or a high tea reception. And yes! my husband just loves these kebabs...so even when there is no gathering at our home, I often make it for him, especially on the rainy days...not to explicitly mention, sitting in the balcony enjoying a lovely weather, they make for a lip-smacking treat with a cup of hot tea on the side. The best part is, since they don't require any fancy ingredients, they can be put together in just no time. Waiting for the recipe? Let's get started with the ingredient list below. Potato and Cottage Cheese Croquettes Ingredients Boiled and mashed potato - 1 cup Grated/mashed paneer (cottage cheese) - 1 cup Bread crumbs - 1/2 cup + extra for coating Chopped coriander - 1/4 cup Chopped curry leaves - 6 to 8 Chopped green ch

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