Anshu's Food Odyssey

Poha also called as Pohey, is counted amongst the most healthy and popular breakfast dishes in India . Light on the palette, this flattened rice preparation is a rich source of iron, B vitamins and many other minerals essential for the body.   While there are many classic versions of poha such as Maharashtrian Kanda Poha and Batata Poha, which are enjoyed across India, there is this Chura Matar (Green Peas Poha) that has carved its own very niche and comes from the sacred land of Benaras in Northern parts of the country. Without any onions, potatoes or peanuts, this poha recipe only calls for addition of green peas, green chilies and chopped ginger that gives the dish a unique taste. Not to mention, some fried cashews and raisins, take the taste a notch higher. If you too are a poha fan and want to try a different variety other than Kanda Poha or Mixed Veg Poha, then this recipe is a keeper. Banarasi Chura Matar Recipe | Matar Poha | Green Peas Poha Banarasi Chura M

Hello Everyone, today I am here with a very simple yet a very delicious and healthy breakfast recipe - Mango Oats Smoothie .  Its summer time and in such scorching heat, I mostly prefer taking a very light yet filling and healthy meal in my breakfast, which mostly consists of idli chutney , a light vegetable sandwich, poha, sooji upma, vermicelli vegetable upma etc. Lately, this list has got a very easy and delicious addition - fruit smoothies. Made with some overnight soaked oats, yogurt, milk and fruit puree, it comes out really tasty and at the same time, is quite filling which keeps you full for a long time. Needless to say, its also a very good option for those trying to shed some extra kilos.  Just for my vegan friends, I would like to mention that thought the smoothie here is made using dairy milk and yogurt, if you are vegan, you can definitely go for plant based options like soya or coconut milk and yogurt. I am sure, it would come out even more tastier. If you try out t

Idli is one the most popular breakfast options across India. While traditionally, it is made with fermented rice and lentil batter, now-a-days many instant idli variations made with healthy grains are getting popular too. Some of them include the instant oats idli, rava idli and ragi idli. You can find the oats and rava idli on my blog and I make them quite often, however, this time I thought of making the idli with daliya or the broken wheat and to my utter happiness, it came out absolutely perfect and spongy. If you too are looking for instant and healthy breakfast options to try, then I must say, this is the recipe you must go for. Instant Daliya Idli | How to Make Daliya Idli | Healthy Daliya Idli INGREDIENTS (makes 10 to 12 idlis) Daliya/ Broken Wheat - 1 cup Thick yogurt - 1/2 cup Water - about 1 cup Finely chopped green chilies - 1 tsp Finely chopped coriander - 1/4 cup Broken cashews - 8 to 10 Chana dal - 1 tsp Mustard seeds - 1 tsp Oil - 1 tbsp + grease idli mou

Well, Idli is something that doesn't need much introduction. These steamed rice and lentil cakes are considered one of the most healthiest breakfast options in the Indian cuisine , and therefore have gained quite a popularity all across the country.  While there are many varieties of Idli such as Rava Idli , Moong Dal Idli , Poha or Avial Idli, the authentic recipe that calls for overnight fermentation of ground paste of urad dal and short grain parboiled rice is something that has no comparison. Super soft, pillowy and fluffy, they are best enjoyed with some Sambar and Coconut Chutney on the side. Just to let you know, I already have the recipe of this authentic Rice Idli on the blog, however, I wanted to give this recipe a little twist to satiate my bug for some experimentation... surprisingly came across the batata vada idli by famous Chef Sanjyot Keer on Youtube and was instantly bowled over by the idea. Though he used the rava mixture for the idlis, I, however went ahead

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. Idli is a round, steamed cake traditionally made of lentils and short-grain rice. Not to mention, it is one of the healthiest breakfast recipes of Indian cuisine and a staple food of South India . Authentically, idli is made using a semi-thick fermented batter made of urad dal and short grain rice; however, fermenting the batter is a long process and you need to plan ahead a day or two to have idlis. So, just in case you have sudden cravings for idli and you don't have the fermented batter ready, that is the time when this INSTANT IDLI PRE-MIX comes handy. All you need to do is, mix it with some water, rest the batter for 15 minutes and add in some fruit salt just before steaming. And lo, the soft and fluffy idlis are ready in no time. Making this idli premix is very easy...j

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. Hey guys, what do you do with your leftover chapatis? Well, for us, leftover chapatis go in making these delicious PUDLA ROTIS or as we call them "besan ke cheele wali roti". I must tell you, these cheela rotis are one of our most favorite breakfast dishes that we enjoy with a cup of hot adrak wali chai (ginger tea), some chutney- achaar or even tomato ketchup.  I have seen these rotis made in our home since childhood. Whenever my mom would put up breakfast options to us, my father would always ask whether there are any leftover rotis lying. If yes, it was like winning a lottery for him as he would demand this delicious goodness and enjoy with his favorite mango pickle. Yes! he is so much fond of these rotis and would deliberately leave a couple of chapatis at dinner tim

Idli is one of the healthiest Indian breakfast options by far. These soft, pillowy and melt-in-mouth lentil cakes are traditionally made by fermenting rice and urad dal batter overnight; however, the entire process could be quite cumbersome and involves a little amount of planning ahead. Therefore, instant versions of idlis come very handy when you want to have something quick and yet wholesome and healthy in the breakfast . And especially when it comes to me, I am a big fan of instant recipes, be it instant sprouted moong dal dosa , instant rava & oats idli or instant dhokla , you would find me making these items very frequently as they are not only very quick to make and save you a hell lot of time in the kitchen but, at the same time are quite tasty as well as wholesome. Moong Dal Idli Recipe | How to Make Moong Dal Idli Talking about the instant moong dal idli , as I said it is a very quick and easy recipe and doesn't require an