Anshu's Food Odyssey

A hearty and delicious pumpkin soup is loaded with high nutritional value and lots of health. Here, I am sharing with you the most easiest way to prepare this appetizing recipe...hope you like it. Just for your knowledge, I have used milk in it, in case you are a vegan, you can go with the coconut milk and trust me, it will turn out as delicious. Ingredients 1 medium sized ripe pumpkin/butternut squash 1 medium sized red onion 3-4 cloves garlic 1 cup milk Salt as per taste 2 tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp chopped and fried garlic 1 tsp oregano 2 tsp cream (for garnishing) Method 1. Preheat the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes. 2. Slice the pumpkin into two halves and grease the sunny sides with olive oil. 3. Roughly chop onion and garlic and grease them too with some olive oil. 4. Bake pumpkin, onions and garlic in the oven for an hour or until all ingredients get little charred. 5. Scoop out the pumpkin flesh and blend it in a mixi grinder along with onion

Loaded with nutrition of a variety of vegetables and delicious sweet corns, the piping hot " Sweet Corn Soup " makes for the most comforting food, especially on a chilly winter evening. Try it in your home kitchens this coming weekend and serve it hot with some crunchy appetizers or some noodles... Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped french beans 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage 2 tsp finely chopped ginger 3 cups vegetable broth 1 tbsp cornflour 1 tsp sugar Salt to taste 2 tsp black pepper powder Some spring onion greens to garnish Method 1. Boil all the vegetables except cabbage in vegetable broth for about 15 minutes. 2. Add in the cabbage and let the soup boil further for 5 more minutes. 3. Add in salt, sugar and black pepper powder - mix well. 4. Make the cornflour slurry and add in the soup to thicken. 5. Let it boil for 5 more minutes and remove it in a serving bowl. Serve piping hot

Oozing with deliciousness of chocolate and cream, this dessert makes for a perfect close to a hearty dinner. And if you are thinking to give a surprise to your kids, they would simply fall in love with you all over again after eating this heavenly delight. The recipe is very simple and without eggs which makes it perfect for vegetarians too... do give it a try and post in your feedback after making the same. Ingredients 1 cup chocolate 1/2 cup fresh whipping cream 2 tsp sugar Method 1. Whip the cream until it forms peaks and keep it aside in refrigerator. 2. Melt the chocolate on double boiler and add in the sugar. Let it cool for around 10 minutes so that it cools down. 3. Mix the chocolate gently with cream and pour in serving glasses. Again place in the refrigerator for around an hour and serve chilled.

Made from ingredients like raw banana, sweet potato and arbi, these falahari kebabs make for perfect treat for Navratri fasts. Do try making them at your homes and let me know how they turned out. Ingredients (Makes 12 - 15 Kebabs) 1 peeled and steamed sweet potato 1 peeled and steamed raw banana 4-5 boiled, peeled and fried arbi 1/2 cup grated radish 1/2 cup grated carrot 2 green chillies 1 small bunch fresh coriander Juice of 1 lime Sendha Namak (as per your taste) 2 tsp crushed peanuts 1 tbsp kuttu atta (buckwheat flour) 1 tsp dry mango powder 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 2 tsp pomegranate seeds Method 1. Grind the above ingredients and make a smooth dough out of them. 2. Skewer them on satay sticks and shape like kebabs using greasy hands. 3. Shallow fry in medium hot oil until they turn golden brown. Serve hot with mint and anaardana chutney. 

Bursting with zingy and tangy flavors of ginger and orange, this delicious chicken recipe has its roots in the Chinese cuisine and makes for a delectable delight whether served with plain boiled rice or as a sole appetizer. Those interested in giving a try to this mouth-watering dishin their own home kitchens, are welcome to follow the recipe below. Ingredients 500 gms boneless chicken (cut into bite-size cubes) Juice of 1 fresh orange 2 inch grated ginger 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) 2 tsp soya sauce 2 tsp vinegar 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp all purpose flour 2 tsp cornflour Salt to taste 2 tsp crushed black pepper Oil for frying Method 1. Marinate the chicken with 1/2 cup orange juice, half of the grated ginger & garlic, 1 tsp soya sauce, all purpose flour,1 tsp cornflour, salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Let it rest for 1 hour. 2. Now fry these chicken pieces in medium hot oil until they turn crisp; take them out in a bowl. 3. Prepare the sauce to coat th

Navratras are round the corner and most of us would be keeping fast during the 9 auspicious days. In case you have got bored of trying the normal fast delicacies, here I bring for you a teekhi-chatpati arbi recipe which will surely give a kick to your fasting taste buds. Do try it and don't forget posting your feedback on how it turned out. Ingredients 500 grams Arbi (Colocasia) Sendha Namak (as per your taste) 1 tsp black Salt 1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur) 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 2 tbsp thick curd(slightly sweetened) 1 tbsp sweet tamarind chutney 1 tbsp green coriander mint chutney 1 tbsp chopped cucumber 1 tsp finely chopped green chillis For Garnishing Finely chopped coriander Few pomegranate seeds 1 tsp roasted/fried peanuts Method 1. Boil arbi for about 1 whistle in pressure cooker. 2. Peel off the skin. Press each arbi a little in your palms and fry until crispy. 3. In a serving platter, place the crispy arbi and top it up with all

Lip-smacking savoury titbits, Noodle Cutlets make for perfect party appetizers. Bursting with mild flavours and oozing with deliciousness of cheese and noodles, they are loved by kids too. In case, you have an upcoming party this weekend and you are looking for an easy snacks recipe, do try them. I am sure you will be showered with compliments from your guests. So, here goes the recipe.... Ingredients 1 boiled potato 1 cup boiled noodles 1/2 cup grated cottage cheese 2 tsp corn kernels 2 cloves garlic 1 inch ginger Some fresh coriander 1 green chilli 1 cup breadcrumbs Salt to taste 2 tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning Oil for frying Method 1. Grate potato and cheese. 2. In a blender, make a smooth mixture of noodles, grated potato & cheese, corn kernels, garlic, ginger, coriander and green chilli. 3. In the mixture, add all the spices, bread crumbs and mix well to form a dough like consistency. 4. Grease your palms w