Anshu's Food Odyssey

When it comes to devouring the best non-veg appetizers or snacks , nothing can beat the Shaami Kebabs,  also spelled as Shami Kebabs . Soft and succulent patties made with minced meat, some chana dal (Bengal Gram) and just a few basic aromatic spices, these kebabs are absolutely delightful and make for a perfect party snack, especially on winter evenings. These kebabs are also a must-make during the holy month of Ramazan and are often served as starter in the Iftar Parties. Let's see how they are made...  INGREDIENTS Minced chicken/ keema (preferably of chicken thigh) - 500 grams Chana dal/ Bengal gram - 1/2 cup Roughly chopped ginger - 2 inch Garlic cloves - 8 to 10 Green chilies - 1 to 2 Sliced onions - 3 small or 2 medium Chopped coriander leaves - a handful Mint leaves - 10 to 12 Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp Salt - to taste Cinnamon stick - 1 inch Green cardamoms - 2 to 3 Star anise - 2 to 3 petals...

Remember the other day, I posted a share on making Homemade Spring Roll Sheets/Wrappers ? Well, here are these beautiful and super delicious "Cheesy Spinach and Corn Spring Rolls" that I prepared using the same sheets. So crisp on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside, they came out just so perfect and melt-in-mouth vanishing from the table in no time...let's see how I prepared them.. INGREDIENTS Spring Roll Sheets/Wrappers (I used homemade, however, you can even use store bought ones ) - 6 to 8 Spinach (cleaned, washed and chopped) - 2 cups Frozen or boiled sweet corn (coarsely crushed) - 1/2 cup Finely chopped garlic - 6 to 8 cloves Finely chopped onion - 1, medium size Finely chopped green chilies - 1 to 2 Salt - to taste Black pepper powder - 1 tsp Mixed Italian herbs (optional) - 1/2 tsp Oil - 1/2 tbsp Grated mozzarella cheese - 1/2 cup METHOD In a pan, heat 1/2 tbsp of...