Anshu's Food Odyssey

Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means, at no extra cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you click and make a purchase through them, helping me retain and maintain this blog. Mixed Vegetable Cutlets are a delicious and popular snack item mostly enjoyed as tea time snack . Crisp on the outside, moist on inside and packed with tantalizing flavors, they are one of the best appetizers to also serve during a party or a get-together.   To make these cutlets, you can use any vegetables of your choice; I made them with some boiled potatoes, carrots, French beans and green peas. You may also add some paneer or processed cheese to make them even more delicious.  Looking for more similar recipes? Do try out ... Air Fried Potato Corn Balls ,  Kolkata Style Beetroot Chops ,  Hara Bhara Kebabs ,  Chana Dal Stuffed Aloo Tikki ,  Garlic and Herbed Baby Corn Samosa Cigars  ,  Arbi ke Patrode Mixed Vegetable Cutlets...

When it comes to devouring the best non-veg appetizers or snacks , nothing can beat the Shaami Kebabs,  also spelled as Shami Kebabs . Soft and succulent patties made with minced meat, some chana dal (Bengal Gram) and just a few basic aromatic spices, these kebabs are absolutely delightful and make for a perfect party snack, especially on winter evenings. These kebabs are also a must-make during the holy month of Ramazan and are often served as starter in the Iftar Parties. Let's see how they are made...  INGREDIENTS Minced chicken/ keema (preferably of chicken thigh) - 500 grams Chana dal/ Bengal gram - 1/2 cup Roughly chopped ginger - 2 inch Garlic cloves - 8 to 10 Green chilies - 1 to 2 Sliced onions - 3 small or 2 medium Chopped coriander leaves - a handful Mint leaves - 10 to 12 Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp Salt - to taste Cinnamon stick - 1 inch Green cardamoms - 2 to 3 Star anise - 2 to 3 petals...

Lately I have been getting a lot of requests from my readers to post some different and unique snacks recipes . Therefore, thought of coming up with some delish starters that you can make and serve during tea time or as party appetizers . For me, the most loved Indian tea time snack happens to be the ever popular Punjabi Aloo Samosa and talking about the continental recipes, I am a great fan of Italian cuisine; the aroma of dried herbs, garlic, basil and cheese is simply to die for. Well, what if we do a fusion of these two beautiful flavours/techniques? Thought over it for a couple of days and suddenly this idea of trying out these " Garlic & Herbed Baby Corn Samosa Cigars " popped in my mind. So, one may ask, why I call them Samosa Cigars? That is because the crust covering the baby corns inside is made using the same technique that we use to make the samosas. The only difference is, it is flavored with some fresh garlic, some chopped basil and a bit of dry Ita...

Arbi ke Patrode as called in Hindi, Patra in Gujarati and Alu Vadi in Marathi, whatever you name them, these colocasia fritters make for an uber delicious snack to be munched anytime of the day. The vegan, gluten free and  savory fritters are made using leaves of colocasia or taro root, which are smeared with a thick gramflour batter, stacked on top of each other, rolled, steamed and finally tempered with aromatic spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves and white sesame seeds. Arbi ke Patrode Recipe | Patra Recipe | Alu Vadi Recipe | Colocasia Leaves Fritters Please note that colocasia leaves or arbi ke patte are mostly available during the monsoon season . And don't you think that perfectly adds to the monsoon fun leaving you with yet another beautiful variant of fritters to enjoy with that hop cup of evening tea, while simultaneously soaking your soul in the lovely weather and pitter patter of the rain drops pouring in the balcony?  I am sure by...

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 ...