Anshu's Food Odyssey

Loaded with the sweetness of ripe mangoes and a refreshing tartness from lemons, Mango Lemonade is a perfect drink to instantly rejuvenate you on a hot summer day. I have added to it, some mild spices like chaat masala and rock salt too to elevate its taste, if you wish, you can skip adding these and just make the plain mango lemonade; that will taste equally good. If you are looking for some refreshing summer drinks , do check out my HOMEMADE MANGO FROOTI , RAW MANGO & JAGGERY PANNA , LITCHI LEMONADE , LYCHEE COCONUT LEMONADE and MANGO ICED TEA recipes too. Easy Homemade Mango Lemonade Easy Homemade Mango Lemonade INGREDIENTS (Serves 2 to 3) Chopped ripe mangoes - 1 cup Lemon juice - 1/4 cup Sugar - 1/4 cup or according to your sweet preference Water - approx. 3 cups Chaat Masala, optional - 1 tsp Black salt/ rock salt, optional - 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder, optional - a pinch Few mint or basil leaves - for garnishing Easy Homemade Mango Lemonade

Mango Iced Tea is a refreshing and cooling drink to rejuvenate your senses in the scorching summer heat. As the name suggests, the drink is infused with the sweetness and deliciousness of mangoes, which makes it much more delightful than the regular iced tea . A very easy recipe, all you need is just few basic pantry ingredients and you are all set to enjoy a soul-soothing and preservative-free drink in the comfort of your home. If you are a mango lover and enjoy to try out new and easy summer drinks  made with mangoes, then this recipe is a keeper and worth bookmarking. MORE MANGO RECIPES - HOMEMADE MANGO FROOTI - MANGO PEACH LEMONADE Mango Iced Tea INGREDIENTS Ripe mangoes - 2 to 3 Raw mango or a sour variety of mango such as Sindoori - 1 Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup Lemon juice - 2 tbsp Black tea leaves - 1 tsp Water - 4 cups Mint leaves - a few Mango Iced Tea METHOD Wash, peel and cut the mangoes into cubes. Discard the pit. Blend the mango cubes to a fine puree.

Well, Idli is something that doesn't need much introduction. These steamed rice and lentil cakes are considered one of the most healthiest breakfast options in the Indian cuisine , and therefore have gained quite a popularity all across the country.  While there are many varieties of Idli such as Rava Idli , Moong Dal Idli , Poha or Avial Idli, the authentic recipe that calls for overnight fermentation of ground paste of urad dal and short grain parboiled rice is something that has no comparison. Super soft, pillowy and fluffy, they are best enjoyed with some Sambar and Coconut Chutney on the side. Just to let you know, I already have the recipe of this authentic Rice Idli on the blog, however, I wanted to give this recipe a little twist to satiate my bug for some experimentation... surprisingly came across the batata vada idli by famous Chef Sanjyot Keer on Youtube and was instantly bowled over by the idea. Though he used the rava mixture for the idlis, I, however went ahead

Sabudana ki Khichdi finds its place amongst the most popular Indian breakfast dishes and that is commonly eaten during Navratri and Shivratri in Northern and Western parts of India. Needless to say, the tiny little sago pearls stir fried along with crushed peanuts, boiled potatoes and mild spices are fully packed with carbohydrates and make for a wholesome meal that leaves you energized and pepped up for the full day of fasting. With that being said, this khichdi is so tasty that you can even have when not fasting. Not to mention, it's also a perfect recipe for those who prefer vegan and gluten-free delicacies in their daily diet routine. Now, while the plain sabudana khichdi is undoubtedly quite delightful, this Hariyali Sabudana Khichdi is further more appetizing and packed with the subtle flavors of coriander and mint. Just give it a try and I am sure, you'll be hooked to this version too. Vrat Special - Hariyali Sabudana Khichdi INGREDIENTS Sabudana/Sago

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. Mixed Vegetable Cutlets are a delicious and popular snack item mostly enjoyed as tea time snack . Crisp on the outside, moist on inside and packed with tantalizing flavors, they are one of the best appetizers to also serve during a party or a get-together.   To make these cutlets, you can use any vegetables of your choice; I made them with some boiled potatoes, carrots, French beans and green peas. You may also add some paneer or processed cheese to make them even more delicious.  Looking for more similar recipes? Do try out ... Air Fried Potato Corn Balls ,  Kolkata Style Beetroot Chops ,  Hara Bhara Kebabs ,  Chana Dal Stuffed Aloo Tikki ,  Garlic and Herbed Baby Corn Samosa Cigars  ,  Arbi ke Patrode Mixed Vegetable Cutlets | How to Make Vegetable Cutlets | Mixed Veg

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. Punjabi Kala Chana Masala is a popular recipe from North India . Healthy, delicious and vegan, it is made with black chickpeas that are soaked overnight, boiled the next morning and thereafter simmered in a delectable onion-tomato gravy. Served with plain steamed rice, it makes for a hearty and comforting meal.     Growing up, making this delicious  curry recipe  was   a kind of every Saturday affair at our home because of its black color (as per Hindu mythological legends, black is the color of Shani Dev and since Saturday is the day of Shani Dev, making something black in food is considered auspicious.... and besides our home, if you go to any Punjabi household on a Saturday, there are 90% chances that you would get this Kala Chana Masala

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