Anshu's Food Odyssey

Pineapple Fried Rice is a classic recipe from the Thai cuisine which essentially has prawns added for the dose of protein. I have, however, tried to give the beautiful recipe a twist by using the chicken instead of prawns. You can, however, go and add any protein that you like or even skip it altogether. Also, do try to always use the fresh pineapple instead of the canned one as the latter has a high sweet content. Just in case, you only have the option to use the canned pineapple, drain the syrup, wash the pineapple and dab with a kitchen towel to get rid of excess sweetness. As for the sauces, feel free to use any you like; for example, if you like extra spice, try to go for sriracha which will surely add that nice kick. Let's get onto the recipe now... Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice INGREDIENTS Fresh pineapple cut into bite size cubes - 1 cup Cooked and cooled rice (I used the short grain rice) - 2 cups Boiled and shredded chicken - 1 cup Egg - 1 Onions (...

Fajeto is a famous curry recipe from the state of Gujarat. Made with a mixture of sour curd, gram flour and ripe mango puree, it is an ultimate delight loaded with tongue tickling "khatta-meetha" flavors that go oh so well with some plain steamed rice and papad on the side. Traditionally, Fajeto is light on the palette and does not have any pakodas added to it, but me being a Punjabi, have added onion and spinach pakodas to the recipe for that extra zing; you are free to skip them altogether. Also, while making this kadhi make sure that the curd is really sour, if not so, it might result in a kadhi that is overly sweet which shall ruin all the taste. Not to mention, if you are hosting a summer party and looking to add variety on your table, I promise this Gujarati Mango Kadhi would be show stopper with its unique and appetizing flavors. Do try it out!! Off to the recipe below... Ingredients For Kadhi Sour curd - 2 cups Mango puree - 1/2 to 3/...

Gobhi aur Hare Chane ka Pulav Ingredients Long grain basmati rice - 1 cup Melted ghee/oil - 3 tbsp Onions (medium, finely sliced) - 2 Ginger (juliennes) - 3 inch Garlic (finely sliced) - 6 to 8 cloves Tomatoes (medium, pureed) - 3 Chholiya/ Hara Chana/Green Gram - 1 cup Gobhi/cauliflower florets - 1 cup Laung (cloves) - 3 to 4 Jeera (cumin) - 2 tsp Tej patta (bay leaf) - 1 Javitri (mace) - 1/2 Dalchini (cinnamon) - 2 inch Moti elaichi (Black cardamom) - 1 Kali mirch (black pepper corns) - 1/2 tsp Salt - to taste Red chili powder - 2 tsp Coriander powder - 1 tsp Water - 2 cups  Gobhi aur Hare Chane ka Pulav Gobhi aur Hare Chane ka Pulav Method Thoroughly wash the rice and soak in water for half an hour. In a thick bottomed pan or kadai, heat the ghee/oil. Add in all the whole spices. Fry for a minute, then add sliced onions, garlic and ginger. Saute until onions turn a little golden brown in color. Add the caulif...

Being hardcore Punjabis, Chholey is something we have grown up eating. I remember, my mom would prepare them at least twice a month and just in case, there was a party or get-together planned, menu was absolutely incomplete without these delicious finger licking curried chickpeas that were either served with pooris or the Punjabi quintessential “bhaturas”.  Chholey is one delicacy that is made in different ways across the Indian households. Amongst all the varieties available, " Amritsari Chholey " are undoubtedly the best and obviously the most popular. A bit spicy and tangy oozing with lip smacking flavours, they make for an irresistible treat, especially on a comforting weekend afternoon. Pair them with a glass of buttermilk and you are certainly gone in the state of coma (well not literally 😂😂 ) for couple of hours...frankly speaking a good relaxing sleep is actually what I need after lunch on holidays to reenergise myself...so Chholey Bhaturey and Lassi is for su...

Appe , also known a Appam or Paniyaram,  is one of the traditional breakfasts served in almost every South Indian household. Authentically they are made using fermented rice flour batter (same way as in idli and dosa), but, since its a tedious and time taking process soaking, grinding and fermenting the rice, these instant oats & rava appe make for a quick and easy alternative. Also, loaded with whole lots of veggies, they certainly provide for a nutritious, healthy and yummilicious option, perfect to pack for your kids' lunch box too. Ideally they go very well with South Indian coconut chutney , in case that is not readily available, they can be served with coriander-mint chutney or tomato ketchup as well. Do try them out and you surely won't be disappointed. Other Healthy Recipes from the Blog Potato Corn Balls [Air Fryer Recipe] Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cooler Baked Paneer Bread Rolls Vegetable Vermicelli Upma Spinach & Chia Bread Loaf Baked Masala Ka...

Petha !! well I know most of the people hate eating petha or kaddu. Especially if I talk about children, they always shy off such healthy green vegetables. In my case too as a kid, I never liked it much until my Mum came up with this finger-licking version of the same that simply tasted divine with a perfect balance of sweetness, sourness and spiciness. Since then, one of my absolute favorites, I often make it now for lunch during the weekends and enjoy it with crisp pooris or even plain parantha and some boondi raita on the side. This is also one of the most demanded delicacies at my home during the Navratri fasts. Sans of garlic, onion and some of the whole spices, it still tastes delectable and makes for a real treat paired with kuttu ke atte ki pooris and plain yogurt. I will be sharing both fasting and non-fasting versions; do try and you certainly won't be disappointed.      Khatte Meethe Pethey ki Sabzi Ingredients White pumpkin (petha/sitaphal...

" Paneer Butter Masala " is one vegetarian delicacy that is a must order on our table whenever we happen to be dining out. Succulent and juicy cottage cheese cubes dunked into a super luscious, silky and creamy tomato gravy with a perfect balance of sweetness, tartness and spiciness, simply provide for a finger-licking treat to our foodie taste-buds. A rustic taste and aroma of kasoori methi is what makes this delectable curry just out of this world. Wanna to have this right away but, not in a mood to go to a restaurant? No worries, try it out a home with this easy recipe; list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions given below. Restaurant Style Paneer Butter Masala Ingredients Paneer (cottage cheese, cut into cubes) - 250 grams Onion (medium size, roughly cubed) - 1 Red ripe tomatoes (medium size, cubed) - 5 Green chilies (slit) - 2 to 3 Ginger (roughly chopped) - 2 inch Cashews - 2 tbsp Garlic cloves - 4 to 5 Dry red chilies - 2 Coriander seeds - 2 ts...