Anshu's Food Odyssey

Kuttu ka Atta (Buckwheat Flour) aur Samak ke Chawal (Barnyard Millet) ki Poori (Fried Puffed Indian Bread) is one of the most popular and delicious delicacies enjoyed during the Navratri festivities, especially in North Indian households. The poori is gluten free and makes for a wholesome meal for those observing fast (vrat/ upwas) during the nine day long festival.  At my home, my husband is a big Mata ke Bhakt and he observes fast for all the 9 days, taking meals only once a day. Therefore, I make sure, the one meal that he is taking is wholesome and delicious at the same time. This poori is kind of quintessential Navratri meal for us and I prepare it at-least one day out of the nine days. It can be paired with any farali sabzi of your choice; I however, usually serve it with either Khatti Meethi Kaddu ki Sabzi, Dry Dahi Masala Aloo or Rassedar Arbi Tamatar ki Sabzi. Offcourse, a bowl of curd is also a must on the thali.  Apart from this poor

Makhane aur Badaam ki Kheer is a delicious and creamy Indian style milk pudding made using foxnuts and almonds. Rich in proteins and calcium, this dessert is extremely nutritious and is often made during Indian festivals of Navratri , Ekadashi , Shivratri and other fasting days and vrat. Not to mention, Makhane aur Badaam ki Kheer is extremely simple and easy to make and is treat to both your palette and tastebuds. To make it, all you need to do is simply roast some makhana (foxnut) in ghee until crisp and then simmer it along with almond paste in the milk until it becomes a thick mixture. For a rich creamier texture of this pudding, make sure you use full fat milk. Also, you can use condensed milk as sweetener; it will give you even better results. I have, however, used sugar for the sweetness.  INGREDIENTS Full fat milk - 1 liter Makhana/foxnuts - 2 cups Sugar - 1/4 cup or as taste Soaked and peeled