Anshu's Food Odyssey

Holi is just around the corner; the perfect time to make and dig into the quintessential mithai or sweets for this amazing colorful festival - yes! you guessed it right, the super yum and irresistible GUJIYAS . A crispy flaky crust stuffed with a sweet filling of assorted nuts, some khoya (dried milk solids), roasted semolina and elaichi (cardamom) powder, trust me they are a heaven in every bite. Now, many people make the gujiyas that are dipped in the sugar syrup after they are fried. Not to mention, those gujiyas are absolutely divine, however, I am more fond of the dried version that is not dipped in the sugar syrup, maybe more so because they are easy to handle as they aren't that sticky as compared to the syrupy ones, play they stay more crisp, flaky and good for a longer time. So, if you too are more of a dried gujiya person and have plans to make these beauties, the coming weekend, do try the recipe out! Rawa Gujiya | Rawa Gujiya Recipe | Holi Special Gujiya Rec...

Loaded with a tantalizing dry moong dal filling, these mini samosas are a perfect addition to your festive menu, be it of Diwali, Holi, Eid, Raksha Bandhan or Ganesh Chaturthi. Mini Dry Moong Dal Samosa | Farsaan Samosa Samosas have always been one of my favorite snacks to munch on with a hot cup of chai (tea). While the spicy  aloo samosas  are absolutely delectable, these bite size samosas filled with a spicy and a bit tangy dry lentil filling are also to die for. Additionally, they have a much longer shelf life and stay crisp easily for 15 to 20 days if stored in an air-tight container. Planning any party, get-together or a special event, not to mention, these mini dry moong dal samosas make for a perfect snack to be served to the guests. Without waiting any further, let's begin with the recipe. INGREDIENTS Maida/All Purpose Flour - 1 and 1/2 cups Refined oil - 3 tbsp Salt - 1/2 tsp Ajwain - 1 tsp Water - as needed, aro...

Missing those khasta, crispy and flaky kachoris from your favorite halwai (sweet/snacks) shop during this pandemic crisis? Well, today I am going to share the same very recipe of those lipsmacking Halwai Style Moong Dal Kachoris with all the tips & tricks to make and relish them right in your homes. A popular breakfast recipe from North India , it is best enjoyed with a spicy and tantalizing aloo sabzi. On my blog are some delicious aloo sabzi recipes; two of the most viewed include the very famous " MATHURA KE DUBKI WALE ALOO " and the other " HALWAI STYLE HING JEERA ALOO KI SABZI ". Make any of these and have a lovely breakfast or brunch with your family. Halwai Style Khasta Moong Dal Kachori If you are someone who doesn't know what a kachori is, well, it is a deep fried Indian puffed pastry which is filled with a spicy and lipsmacking filling either of potatoes, onions, peas or lentils. The ones I have shared is the most com...

Dahi Bhalla , also known as Dahi Vada is one of the most popular street foods in North India . The tantalizing flavors imparted from dry spices and tangy chutneys, simply makes it an irresistible treat for every avid foodie. While these bhallas are often a chaat stall's glory, they also make for quintessential festive delights in India and are generally prepared in majority of the households during the time of Diwali , Holi , Eid , Rakhsa Bandhan etc. Whenever these festivals are raound the corner, I look forward to making them along with numerous other sweet and savory delicacies such as CHIROTE , BHAKARWADI , RASGULLAS , GULAB JAMUNS and NIMKIS . If you too love this lip-smacking street food delicacy of India and are in quest of a recipe that can yield super soft and spongy bhallas in no time, then I am sure this recipe would come as a breather. This recipe in all - * Is healthy as it is steamed and not fried * Is instant * Does not require any soaking and f...

Gajak or Chikki is a recipe famous in different parts of India and is best enjoyed during winters as it has all the ingredients like gud (jaggery) and til (sesame seeds) which provide the much needed warmth to the body. Traditionally this healthy and wholesome recipe is cooked on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sakranti, which is also celebrated as Lohri in Northern parts of India such as Haryana and Punjab. Best part is, the crunchy brittle can be stored for months and can be enjoyed as and when need be. So, lets start with the ingredients and the recipe. Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle INGREDIENTS While til/sesame seeds - 3/4 cup Crumbled gud/jaggery - 3/4 cup Chopped cashews and pistachios(optional) - 2 tbsp Water - 1 to 2 tsp Ghee - 2 tsp Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Brittle METHOD Start by dry roasting til along with chopped...

The very humble, creamy and yummilicious Indian dessert, Chawal ki Kheer or the Indian Rice Pudding does not need any introduction. One of the most common desserts across the nation, it is known with different names, aka kheer and payasam. What makes it so popular is the use of just three basic ingredients: rice, milk and sugar. Yes, the traditional recipe called for only these three ingredients; but, with growing times, people have started flavoring it with nuts, saffron and rose. Many a times, a lot of people also sweeten in with condensed milk instead of sugar; though, undoubtedly, kheer gets more creamier somehow, it loses its original flavors. Therefore, I always keep it simple and use sugar. Keen to learn the recipe? Scroll down below. Rice Kheer | Indian Rice Pudding Rice Kheer | Indian Rice Pudding Ingredients Whole milk - 1 liter, do not go for the low fat or skimmed version, please. Small grain rice - 1/4 cup  Sugar - 6 to...