Anshu's Food Odyssey

This Mango Semolina Cake is an Indianised take on the much popular and delicious dessert from Middle East - Basboussa , the only difference being the absence of sugar syrup that is poured on the latter after baking. Instead, this cake uses fresh mango puree which makes it super moist and off-course super delicious. If you are a mango lover, I must say, this recipe is a keeper; plus it is super easy to make - all you need is few ingredients and just one bowl to mix the batter. So lets get started! Mango Sooji Cake | Mango Semolina Cake Recipe INGREDIENTS Fine Sooji/ semolina/ rawa - 1 cup Maida - 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut powder - 1/4 cup Fresh or Canned Mango puree - 1/2 cup (Reduce the quantity of sugar if using canned puree) Thick yogurt - 1/4 cup Oil - 1/2 cup Milk - 1/4 cup Powdered sugar - 1 cup Baking powder - 1 tsp Baking soda - 1/4 tsp Mango essence, optional - 1/2 tsp Mango Sooji Cake | Mango Semolina Cake Recipe METHOD Preheat the oven at 170 degrees C.

Semolina Almond Rose Cake is a mild floral essenced  tea time cake that can be made and served in just under an hour. Made using semolina or rawa along with almond flour, it is definitely a healthy take on the typical cakes and I must say, makes for a perfect treat to cheer your kids and family in these gloomy times. Do try and I promise, you won't be disppointed. INGREDIENTS Sooji/ Rawa/ Semolina - 1 cup Corn flour - 2 tbsp Almond meal - 3 tbsp Powdered sugar - 1/2 cup Curd - 1/2 cup Flavorless edible oil (I used regular sunflower oil) - 1/4 cup Milk - 1/2 cup Baking powder - 1 tsp Baking soda - a pinch Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp Rose water - 3 to 4 tbsp METHOD Start by grinding semolina or rawa or suji to a very fine powder.  Transfer it to a bowl. Mix in powdered sugar, cardamom powder, almond meal and cornflour. Mix everything nicely using a wired

Super moist and oozing with decadence, these double chocolate muffins are perfect for any kind of an occasion, be it your own kitty party, your kid's birthday party or a day-out or a picnic. Plus, they are made using whole wheat flour which makes them quite healthy and wholesome. To add on to the guilt-free factor, these muffins are sans off any butter, absolutely a go-to dessert for the weight-watchers. Oh, did I tell you, they are egg-free too? Well yes, these chocolate muffins are eggless and can be easily gorged on by a vegetarian crowd. Waiting for the recipe? simply scroll down and get started !!  Wholewheat Double Chocolate Muffins [Eggless, Butterless] Ingredients Whole Wheat Flour - 1.5 cups Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp Powdered sugar - 1 cup Plain curd/yogurt - 1/2 cup Milk - 1/2 cup Olive oil - 1/2 cup Vanilla extract - 1 tsp Baking powder - 1.5 tsp Salt - 1/4 tsp Melted chocolate - 1/8 cup Chocolate rice/chips - 1/8 cup + few to sprinkle on top of

A perfect teatime treat, " Chocolate Marble Cake " has been one of my ultimate favorites since the childhood days. The beautiful marbled swirls that appear on cutting a slice of this cake are simply magical and have always fascinated me with their random artistic designs. I tell you, this classic beauty is worth a try at home and the eggfree version of the same absolutely makes it perfect for all the vegetarians out there !! For the detailed recipe and technique to make swirls, please scroll down below. Chocolate Marble Cake [Eggless] Ingredients Unsalted butter (softened, at room temperature) - 1/2 cup Whisked curd/yogurt (at room temperature) - 1 cup Milk (lukewarm) - 1/2 cup Granulated sugar - 1 cup + 1 tbsp All purpose flour - 1 + 1/2 cups Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp Baking powder - 2 tsp Salt - 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract - 1 tsp Chocolate Marble Cake [Eggless] Method 1. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt; keep aside. 2. Next, whis