Anshu's Food Odyssey

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...

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 ...

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...

Who doesn't like a flavour-bursting paapdi chaat or dahi bhalla? What if the same chaat is given a little twist? How about serving it in an edible tokri or a katori? If the idea sounds interesting, take a look at the recipe below which lists down the step by step procedure of making these tokris using plain all purpose flour.... Ingredients (makes 10-12 tokris) 2 cups all purpose flour (maida) 1/2 cup cooking oil 1 tsp carrom seeds (ajwain) Salt to taste 3/4 cup water Method 1. First add in oil to maida and mix them well until you get a bread crumb texture. 2. Next add in salt and ajwain and mix well. 3. Now, prepare a dough using water little by little. Make sure the dough is neither too soft nor too hard. 4. Leave the dough to rest for about half an hour covered with a muslin cloth. 5. After half an hour, again kneed the dough for 5 minutes and prepare small lemon sized balls from it. 6. Roll out the balls into a chapati. 7. Then take a steel...

Vegetable Hakka Noodles is one of the most popular Indo-Chinese delicacies that is served at almost every restaurant and fast food joint across India. Adapted so well to the local flavors and spices, it is not only children's favorite rather every grown-ups' preference too. Needless to say, during winter evenings, these noodles straight out of the kadhai of a local "thela wala", emanating a smoky aroma with that extra hotness of green chilies in every bite is just a bliss. However, for those instant cravings, one can't be running to the local street vendor. Therefore, the best way out is to always store a noodles packet in the pantry and make these bowls of deliciousness in your very own home kitchens. That ways you can also control the spiciness and hygiene off-course is an added advantage.   Though the recipe of hakka noodles is quite simple, there are couple of points that need to be taken care off -  1. Do not over-boil the noodles as it would make ...

A mouth-watering Tokri Chaat is an improved version of much popular Dahi-Paapdi Chaat. The tokri in this savoury snack is made in the shape of a mini basket, which is then stuffed with bhallas and crunchy mixture of sauteed sprouts, fried potatoes and dollops of yogurt topped with spicy-tangy chutneys. For the detailed recipe of this yummylicious street food, simply scroll through this page. And Yes! don't forget to leave your feedback in the comments section below. INGREDIENTS (for filling of 1 tokri) 2-3 mini bhallas 2 tsp sprouted moong (sauteed in a wok with roasted cumin powder, salt and chilli flakes) 2 tsp chopped coriander 2 tsp finely chopped onions 1 tsp finely chopped green chillis 1 tsp finely chopped tomatoes 2 tsp tamarind chutney 2 tsp green mint chutney 2 tbsp thick beaten curd (slightly sweetened) Salt to taste 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp chaat masala INGREDIENTS (for garnishing) 1/2 tsp chopped coria...