Anshu's Food Odyssey

One of the most famous and by far my personal favorite amongst the  street foods of India is the ultimate crispy and karaari Aloo ki Tikki . Absolutely crisp on the outside with often a spicy filling inside made with chana dal or moong dal and served along with spicy mint-coriander and sweetened tamarind-jaggery chutneys, the aloo tikki is definitely a foodie's delight.  It's been almost 2 years that I did not happen to eat this lovely snack recipe from the streets of Delhi as I was dealing with quite a number of health issues and also being covid so much around, was avoiding the street food. Having said that, I did make the Stuffed Chana Dal Aloo Tikki just a couple of weeks back at home and thoroughly enjoyed it to my heart's content...if you also want to make the exact similar street style Aloo Tikki recipe, do check it out here .... Now as you know how much I am fond of the Aloo Tikki, I even tried its farali version that can be had in fast and I must say, this too

If you ever go to a North-Indian restaurant, you would most often find Dahi ke Kebab listed on top of the snacks & appetizers section. Crispy on the outside and super-soft and melt-in-mouth on the inside with a delicious creamy texture, no doubt, they are every food lover's delight.  Authentically, if you talk about kebabs, you would not find bread crumbs used in them originally. And this held true even for the Dahi ke Kebab because as far as I remember 4 to 5 years back, if we ordered for these kebabs at a restaurant we would get the super soft textured kebabs without a crisp outer shell.  However, with time, I guess chefs modernized and tweaked the recipe a bit to give it that crispiness on the outside, which I believe makes these kebabs even more delectable. So, on the blog, today is that very same modernized recipe of Dahi ke Kebab...do try it out and I am sure you would be hooked to them.   Dahi Ke Kebab | How to Make Dahi ke Kebab | Dahi ke Kebab Recipe

Everyone is getting health conscious these days with most of the people trying to get away from the deep fried stuff; I guess that is the reason air fryer recipes are flooding the internet and are getting immensely popular among the foodies. Frankly speaking, initially I was little skeptical about the taste of air fried snacks so, was in a dilemma whether to purchase an air fryer or not. After thinking a lot, eventually I ordered one and these " potato corn balls " are the first thing that I made using the same. To my surprise, it exceeded my expectations with a perfect crisp texture from outside and a soft, melt-in-mouth texture on the inside. Moreover, a total guilt-free appetizer, me and my family fully enjoyed it to our heart's content. For me, this gadget turned out to be one of the best buys till date and I am surely gonna try it for making other guilt free recipes too like fritters, cutlets, samosas and kachoris; stay tuned and until then enjoy these healthy

Earlier this week, I posted the recipe of the popular Middle Eastern Dip , Hummus . Now, what's hummus without falafel, the fried chickpea fritters? Believed to have been originated in Egypt, falafel are now popular not only in the Middle East but, across the globe. Many foodies enjoy it as is with Hummus and Tahini on the side, and many prefer it as a stuffing in Pita Sandwiches topped with fresh salads, greens and pickles. Whatever way you wish to have these falafels, you are surely gonna love them. Before I forget, these delicious and crunchy fritters are a great source of protein and make for healthy appetizers, especially for vegans and vegetarians. So, in case you do not take meat and are looking for healthy options to make up for your daily dosage of protein intake, do try them out ! Detailed recipe provided below. Falafel Ingredients Chickpeas (soaked overnight) - 1 cup Onions (finely chopped) - 1/4 cup Fresh coriander (finely chopped) - 1/4 cup Green chilies