Anshu's Food Odyssey

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

Kachche Aam ki Launji is a lipsmacking relish made by cooking raw mangoes with a handful of aromatic pickling spices and whole lots of jaggery to lend it that beautiful sweet and sour flavor, which lingers on your tastebuds for long. You must make this in big batches when raw mangoes are in season and enjoy it along with parathas, pooris or even khichdi or pulao . For its longer shelf life, refrigerate for about a week; afterwards freeze and thaw when needed. The recipe is very easy and comes together in under 30 minutes. Scroll down for more details on ingredients and the recipe procedure... Kachche Aam ki Launji | Raw Mango Chutney INGREDIENTS Raw mangoes (peeled and cut into thick slices) - 500 grams Grated jaggery - 1 cup, or more as per your preference Salt - to taste Whole dried red chilies - 2 to 3 Kashmiri red chili powder - 2 tsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Nigella seeds - 1/2 tsp Saunf - 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp Black