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Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)
An ideal recipe for kids parties or even for adults. Fairly simple and nutritious recipe. Ingredients: 250gms long grain (Basmati) rice; washed, 1/2 bunch of Spinach (palak) leaves; cleaned and washed, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 medium size onion; sliced, 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 large capsicum; halved and then sliced, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 [...]
Continue reading...Corn and Spinach Rice
28. June 2009
A nice flavored and seasoned corn and spinach rice recipe from India. Though no spices are used to prepare this rice, the seasoning adds a distinct garlic and red chilli flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 1 1/2 cups rice, A bunch of spinach (palak) leaves, 1 cup boiled corn kernels, 2 small carrots; diced, 2 medium size onions; halved [...]
Continue reading...Vangi Bhath (Brinjal/Aubergine/Eggplant Rice)
9. June 2009
An Indian rice recipe from the part of Maharashtra. ‘Vangi’ means brinjal, eggplant or aubergine. The rice has a subtle flavor of coconut and coriander with some mild spices. Ingredients: 4 medium size vangi (brinjals), halved and then sliced, 1 cup uncooked rice, washed and soaked for 10-15 minutes, 1 onion; halved and sliced, 1 green chilli; finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Pulao
9. May 2009
Chicken Pulao is a rice preparation with chicken pieces marinated in ginger, garlic, cashew nuts, almond and some garam masala and cooked with coconut milk. Thus the recipe is full of different flavors and aroma. The preparation is pretty easy too. Ingredients: 600 gms whole chicken; cut into desired size pieces, 2 cups long grain rice, 2 large onions; [...]
Continue reading...Lima Beans Masala Rice
4. April 2009
Lima beans, Double Beans and Butter beans are the same form of beans. They are usually white or slightly pink in color. Fresh beans are quite tender but if you are using dried ones, then they should to be soaked for few hours, before cooking. Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice; washed and soaked in water for [...]
Continue reading...Tomato Rice
2. April 2009
Tomato Rice is a rice recipe with tangy flavor of tomatoes. It is a simple preparation that take only 10 minutes. Can be prepared in a hurry and a good option for lunch box. Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice, 2 onions; cut into halves and sliced, 3-4 tomatoes; cut into halves and sliced, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 - 1 [...]
Continue reading...Fodnicha Bhat (Tadka Rice)
16. February 2009
This is a recipe that can be prepared with leftover rice, and is so simple that you can prepare it in 5 minutes. Serve with spicy mango pickle to get an unforgettable taste. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice (leftover rice), 1 onion; chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 5-6 cloves of garlic; curshed, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 - 3/4 tsp [...]
Continue reading...Carrot and Peas Pulao
31. October 2008
I prepared this pulao for Diwali and it turned out awesome. It is a very simple and quick recipe of pulao with minimal spices but tastes really good. Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, 2 small onions; halved and thinly sliced, 2 small carrots; diced into 1″ long pieces, 1 cup shelled green peas, 3-4 bay leaves (tejpatta), 4-5 cloves (laung), 8-10 peppercorns (kalimirch), 2-3 [...]
Continue reading...Kesari Bhat (Saffron Rice)
12. August 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups Ambemohor or any scented rice, 3 cups sugar, 1 cup freshly grated coconut, 5-6 laung (cloves); broken open, 7-8 badam (almonds); soaked in hot water for some time and then peeled and sliced, A handful of raisins, 1/2 tsp elachi (green cardamom) powder, 1/4 tsp kesar (saffron threads) or few drops orange color, 1/2 lemon, A pinch of salt, 1/2 cup ghee. Method: Wash rice [...]
Continue reading...Puli Sadam (South-Indian)
11. August 2008
Ingredients: 250gms cooked rice, 1/4 cup tamarind paste, 1/2 tsp dhania dana (coriander seeds), 1/2 tsp methi dana (fenugreek seeds), 1/2 tsp chana dal (gram), 1/2 cup water, Salt to taste. For tempering- 2 tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp tsp methi dana (fenugreek seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), Few curry leaves, Jaggery to taste, Red chilli powder as per taste. Method: Dry roast and grind together dhania, methi and chana dal to [...]
Continue reading...Coconut Rice
29. June 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups rice, 3 tbsp fresh coconut (grated), 2 1/2 cups coconut milk, 2 tbsp ghee (butter), 2 inch cinnamon (broken), 3 cloves, 1/4 tsp cardamom seeds, 2 bay leaves (optional), 3 green chillies finely chopped, 1 tbsp coconut jaggery (coarsely crumbed), 12 cashewnuts (cut in small pieces), 20 raisins, Salt to taste, 1 1/4 cups Water. Method: Wash rice and drain. Heat ghee in a large pan over medium [...]
Continue reading...Corn Pulao
27. June 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain (basmati) rice, 1 cup sweet corn, 1 onion; cut into half and thinly sliced, 2 red chillies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, A handful of coriander leaves, 1 small green chilli, deseeded, 12-15 cashew nuts, 2-3 drops of yellow color or saffron dissolved in little milk, Salt to taste, Oil for tempering, Whole Garam Masala- 6 peppercorns (kali mirch), 3 cloves (laung), 2 1″ sticks of [...]
Continue reading...Tomato Pulao
24. June 2008
Ingredients: 250gms ripe tomatoes, 2 cups Basmati rice (long grain rice), 1 onion; 2 green / red chillies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, A handful of cashew nuts, Salt to taste, Water, Ghee or oil for frying, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Whole Garam Masala- 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 2 cardamom (badi elaichi); break it using the rolling pin, 2 1″ sticks cinnamon (dalchini), 5 peppercorns (kalimirch), 3-4 [...]
Continue reading...Dahi Bhutti (Curd Rice with seasoning)
20. May 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup boiled rice, cold or room temperature, 3/4 or 1 cup yogurt or curd, 1/2 cup milk, Salt to taste, A pinch of sugar, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 2 tbsp ghee/oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/2 tsp asafoetida (heeng), 2-3 green chillies (slit) or red chillies (broken into 2 pieces each), 8-10 curry leaves. Method: In a bowl, mix rice, [...]
Continue reading...Peas Pulao
8. May 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 4) 2 cups (400 gms) basmati rice, 2 tbsp ghee or butter, 2-3 tejpatta(bay leaves), 2 1″ dalchini(cinnamon stick), 3-4 kalimirch(peppercorns) 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen, 1 medium size onion, sliced, A handful of cashew nuts, A handful of raisins, Salt to taste, Water. Method: Wash the rice two or three times in fresh water. Then soak for 30 minutes. (optional) In a pressure cooker, [...]
Continue reading...Lemon Rice
8. May 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2-3) 1 cup or 200 gms basmati rice, 8 cashew nuts or peanuts, broken 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp rai(mustard seeds), 1/2 tsp methi dana(fenugreek seeds), 1 tsp channa dal(gram), 8-10 curry leaves, 1 green chilli, finely chopped, 1 tsp fresh grated coconut, Salt to taste, Juice of 1 lemon, 3 tsp oil, Fresh coconut, grated - for garnishing. Method: Wash the rice in fresh water and [...]
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15. January 2010
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