Anshu's Food Odyssey

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...

Well, summers are at their peak, which gives me an apt reason to enjoy my favorite summer fruit, "MANGO" in a super refreshing and hydrating summer drink. To this "Mango Agua Fresca", I have also mixed in some orange juice to boost the immunity factor. Also, the fresh homemade pomegranate syrup adds a touch of oomph to this so very vibrant and delightful homemade mocktail. Another special thing about this drink is that it's my first ever entry to a photography contest being run by the popular and exclusive store for photography backdrops from Bangalore, the Varai Prop Store! So, wish me luck guys and enjoy this beautiful drink to cool yourselves down in this sweltering heat. Mango and Orange Agua Fresca with Pomegranate Syrup INGREDIENTS For Pomegranate Syrup Fresh pomegranate juice - 2 cups (I blended the pomegranate arils from about 5 pomegranates in a blender and then strained the mixture with a cup of water to get the fresh ju...