Anshu's Food Odyssey

First of all I would like to thank Paarul for having invited me to her lovely space to share one of the recipes that I am passionate about; sookhey kale chane is one such delicacy that is close to my heart and comes from my Mum’s kitchen treasures. Hope you like it. Kale Chane or the dried black Bengal gram make for a rich source of protein, dietary fibre and folic acid, some essential nutrients that need to be part of your kids’ dietary routine. Having a low glycaemic index, they are also perfect for those suffering with diabetes as they help control and maintain the blood sugar level. Plus, for the ones who are looking to shed those few extra kilos, try making these legumes a part of your daily diet and you surely would see the results in just a few days. Coming to the recipes that you can make with dried black Bengal gram, I must say they are unlimited, especially in India because every region has its own way and style of cooking them. The recipe that I am going to share tod...

As rightly said, Navratris are more of a feasting celebrations rather than fasting. Many traditional snacks and puddings are made and savored during this time of the year; amongst most classic of the delicacies is the kuttu pakoras that are made using thin slices of potatoes, coated in buckwheat flour batter and fried till crisp. Here, is the step by step recipe for this traditional delicacy; hope you like it !     Kuttu ke Pakode Ingredients Kuttu ke Pakode 1 cup buckwheat flour 1 1/2 cup water or as needed 2 potatoes (cut into thin slices) 1 tsp lemon juice 1 green chilli finely chopped 1 inch ginger finely grated 2 tsp fresh finely chopped coriander Salt to taste 1 tsp black pepper powder Oil for frying Method Kuttu ke Pakode Kuttu ke Pakode 1. Make a thick batter of kuttu flour and add in the rest of the ingredients. Make sure potato slices coat well in the batter. 2. Fry the flour coated potato slices in medium hot oil u...

Also known as Sama, Samai, Varai and Samo, Samak Rice belong to the millet family and makes for a healthy replacement for rice during fasts, especially Navratris. You would be surprised to know that these rice are not a cereal but a fruit which comes from the grass that commonly grows amidst the paddy fields. Loaded with fiber, vitamin B-complex, zinc, manganese and anti-oxidants, Samak surely makes for a good choice for diabetics and heart patients too. Consumption of these rice also helps accelerate weight loss, so, anyone looking forward to shed some weight must include Samak in his/her daily diet routine. Eating Samak simply plain and boiled can surely be a tough and boring job, so, here I bring for you an interesting version of these rice which not only adds beautiful color to them but also makes them delectable and tasty. Do try making them in your kitchens and let me know how they turned out. Samak Rice Pulav Ingredients 1/2 cup samak rice (ba...

Made from ingredients like raw banana, sweet potato and arbi, these falahari kebabs make for perfect treat for Navratri fasts. Do try making them at your homes and let me know how they turned out. Ingredients (Makes 12 - 15 Kebabs) 1 peeled and steamed sweet potato 1 peeled and steamed raw banana 4-5 boiled, peeled and fried arbi 1/2 cup grated radish 1/2 cup grated carrot 2 green chillies 1 small bunch fresh coriander Juice of 1 lime Sendha Namak (as per your taste) 2 tsp crushed peanuts 1 tbsp kuttu atta (buckwheat flour) 1 tsp dry mango powder 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 2 tsp pomegranate seeds Method 1. Grind the above ingredients and make a smooth dough out of them. 2. Skewer them on satay sticks and shape like kebabs using greasy hands. 3. Shallow fry in medium hot oil until they turn golden brown. Serve hot with mint and anaardana chutney.