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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Simple Peas & Tofu Pulao Recipe / Peas & Tofu Pulao Recipe

image of Simple Peas & Tofu Pulao
Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 & 1/2 cup
Water-2 cups
Light coconut milk-1 cup
Chopped onion-3tsp
Slit green chillies-2
Chopped mint & coriander leaves-3tsp each
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Pulao/Biriyani masala -1/2 tsp
Frozen peas-a handful
Cubed firm tofu-1/2 packet of (14oz)
(you can replace tofu with paneer)
Oil-2tsp
Ghee-2tsp
Method
Heat oil & 1tsp of ghee in a pan fry onion,green chillies & ginger /garlic paste till transparent.Add other ingredients one by one & fry for 2 minutes.Add the rice,water & coconut milk check for salt.Cover & in low flame cook it covered it till done.Before serving add 1tsp of ghee on top ,mix & serve it with raita or any side dish.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Jeera Rice (A simple Jeera Rice)

Step by step method/picture to make a simple & quick Jeera rice,cumin flavoured rice...


photo of Jeera Rice (A simple Jeera Rice)

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Salt to taste
Ghee-1tsp
Jeera & Shajeera together-1tsp
Water-2 cups
Method
Heat ghee in a pan fry jeera/shajeera till nice aroma arise.Add the washed rice & fry for a minute.Add water & salt ,cover & cook the rice till done.serve it with any side dish you like.

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Easy Yellow Rice /Turmeric Rice

photo of Easy Yellow Rice /Turmeric Rice
Ingredients
Ghee-1/3tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Curry leaves-few
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/8tsp
Basmati rice-1/2 cup
Water-1 cup
Method
Heat ghee in a pan temper it with mustard & curry leaves.Fry the washed rice for a minute.Add salt ,turmeric powder & water.
Cook the rice till done.Serve it with any side dish you like.

Courtesy:Maayeka

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Kale Rice


Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Water -2 cups
Salt & Pepper to taste
Chopped Kale leaves-1/2 bunch
Sliced onions-1tbsp
Chopped garlic-4
Sliced chillies-1
Tempering
Butter-3tsp
Jeera/Cumin seeds-1tsp
Shajeera-1/4tsp
Method
Heat butter in a pan temper it.Fry onion,garlic,chillies & kale leaves for 2 minutes.Add rice,salt & pepper.Pour water,cover & cook it till done.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Simple Jeera Rice /Jeera Pulao

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Salt to taste
Frozen peas(optional)-1tsp
Water-2 cups
Tempering
Ghee-1tsp
Jeera/cumin seeds-1tsp
Cardamom-2
(use only the seeds)
Cloves-1
Method
Heat ghee in a pan temper it.Add 2 cups of water,peas,rice & salt and cook rice till done.Fluff it up with a fork & serve it with any gravy of your choice.You can also cook rice in an electric rice cooker too.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Sweet Potato Pulao


Ingredients ground to a smooth paste
Coriander leaves-3tsp
Mint-10 leaves
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2 tsp
Cinnamon-a small piece
Cloves-2
Cardamom-2
Onion-1tbsp
Tomato-1/2
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Fennel seeds-1/4tsp
Tempering
Oil-3tsp
Ghee-3tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Bay leaf-1
Other ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Water-2 cups
Chopped sweet potato-1 medium size
Lime juice-3tsp
Method
Heat a pressure pan add ghee & oil,temper it.add the ground masala & fry till oil separates the pan.Add the sweet potato & fry for 2 more minutes.Add rice & water,close the lid & give a whistle.Squeeze the lime juice give a mix & serve it with raita.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Watermelon Skin Biriyani

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste
Handful of mint & coriander leaves
Cinnamon-a small piece
Cloves-3
Cardamom-1
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Green chillies-2
Tomato-1/2
Ginger & Garlic paste-1 tsp
Tempering
Oil-4tsp
Ghee-2tsp
Jeera & Shajeera,Kadal pasi-each-1/4tsp
Bay leaf-1
Other ingredients
Basmati rice-2 cups
Water-3 & 1/2 cups
Curd-1/4 cup
Chopped watermelon skin-2 cups
(only the white part)
Frozen peas(optional)- handful
Red chilly powder-1/4tsp
Salt to taste
Green chillies-2
Chopped tomato-1/2
Chopped onion-1/2
Method
Heat oil & ghee in a pressure cooker,temper it.Fry onion,tomato & green chillies till light brown.Add the ground masala & fry till oil separates the pan.Add all the dry powders,curd,vegetables & fry a bit.Add the rice & water pressure cook it till done.Before serving squeeze little lime juice,mix & serve it with raita.

Monday, January 31, 2011

Channa Pulao

Ingredients ground to a smooth paste
Onion-2tbsp
Tomato-1
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/8tsp
Coriander powder-1/2tsp
Green chillies-3
Mint-a handful
Poppy seeds-1/2tsp
Coconut-1tbsp
Garam masala-1/4tsp
Ginger & garlic paste-1/2tsp
Other ingredients
Channa-1 cup
(soaked overnight)
Basmati rice-1 cup
Water-2 cups
Tempering
Oil-4tsp
Ghee-2tsp
Cashew nuts-8(optional)
Jeera & Shajeera-1/4tsp each
Cinnamon-a small bit,Cloves-2,Cardamom-1,Bay leaf-1
Method
Heat oil & ghee in a pan & temper it.Add the ground masala & fry it till raw smell disappears & oil separates the pan.Add the rice,channa & water,cook it till done.Serve hot with raita.



Sunday, January 23, 2011

Dry Chinta Chiguru(Tender Tamarind Leaves) Puliyohara/Puliyodharai

Ingredients dry roasted & powdered
Coriander seeds-1tsp
Channa dhal-1tsp
Mustard-less than 1/8tsp
Methi seeds-15
Sesame seeds-1tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Other ingredients
Dry chinta chiguru coarsely powdered-5tsp
(dry tender tamarind leaves)
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chopped onion-1tbsp
Slit green chillies-4
Curry leaves-little
Cooked rice-2 cups
Tempering
Oil-3tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp,Urad & Channa dhal-each 1 tsp,Jeera-1/4tsp
Peanuts-a handful
Method
Heat oil in a pan temper it.Add onion,green chillies,chinta chiguru & curry leaves saute for a minute.Add the cooked rice & the ground powder & mix it well & serve it hot.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Cranberry Puliyohara/Puliyodharai/Puliyogare/Cranberry Rice

Ingredients
Fresh cranberries-12 oz pck
(cut into halves)
Salt to taste
Red chilly powder-1/2tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Brown sugar-1tsp
Tempering
Oil-15tsp
Mustard-1tsp
Channa dhal & Urad dhal-1 & 1/2 tsp each
Jeera/cumin-1/2tsp
Peanuts-a handful
Curry leaves-a hand full
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chopped green chillies-6
Ingredients fried in 1/2tsp of oil & make a smooth powder
Channa dhal-1tsp
Coriander seeds-1tsp
Dessicated coconut-1tsp
Methi seeds-less than 1/8tsp
Hing-a pinch
Sesame seeds-1 & 1/2 tsp
Method
Pour oil in a pan & temper it.Add the cranberry,salt,hing,brown sugar & red chilly powder,cook it in low flame till mashed up & oil separates the pan.Switch off the stove,add the ground powder & mix it well.Cool & store this in fridge.Take 2 or 3tsps mix it with rice & serve it.


Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Spaghetti Squash Pulao

Ingredients
Grated spaghetti squash-1 cup
Rice-1 & 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1/2tsp
Tomato-1/2(optional)
Chopped spring onions-1 bunch
Slit long green chillies-3
Mint leaves-20
Lime juice-2tsp
Tempering
Oil-4tsp,Ghee-1tsp
Cloves-3
pepper-5
Cardamom-3
Bay leaf-1
Jeera-1/2tsp
Shajeera-1/2tsp
Cinnamon stick-a small piece
Method
Heat ghee & oil in a pan temper it.Fry the spring onions,green chillies,tomato & ginger/garlic paste till light brown.Add the grated squash,salt & turmeric powder,fry for a minute.Add the rice & water.Cook it till done.Mix the lime juice & serve it with any gravy or raita.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Jeera Rice

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Salt to taste
Tempering
Ghee-1tsp
Oil-1tsp
Jeera-1tsp
Cloves-1.Cardamom-1,Cinnamon-a small piece.
Sliced onion-1tsp
Method
Heat oil & ghee in a pan tempet it.Add rice ,salt & water.Cover & cook it in medium flame till done.Serve it with my Gosht Ka Sherva.

Saturday, August 22, 2009

Vallarai Keerai & Squash Birinji

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Coconut milk-1/2 cup
Water-1& 1/4 cup
Salt to taste
Chopped Vallarai Keerai-1/2 cup
Cubed Squash-2
Sliced garlic-5
Mint leaves-1tbsp
Sliced onion-1/2
Chopped tomato -1 small
Slit green chillies-3
Cashew nut-6
Tempering
Ghee-1tsp
Oil-3tsp
Fennel seeds-1tsp,Cloves-3,Bay leaf-2,Cardamom-2,Cinnamon-1/2'' stick
Method
Heat a oil & ghee pressure cooker add the spices.Fry onion ,garlic & green chillies till transparent.Now add other ingredients & fry for 2 minutes.Add salt,coconut milk & water cook it till done.Serve it with any gravy or raita.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Vazhai Poo(Banana flower) & Green Moongh Dhal Pulao

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 & 1/2 cup
Green moongh dhal-1/2 cup
(Soak it overnight)
Vazhai poo chopped (Banana flower)-1 cup
Chopped onion-1/2
Chopped Tomato-1/2
Mint leaves-a hand full
Oil-2tsp
Ghee-1tsp
Grind to a smooth paste.
Cloves-4
Cinnamon-1/2''
Cardamom-1
Green chillies-1
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves-a hand full
Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp
Method
Heat oil & ghee in a pressure cooker fry the onion,tomato & mint till light brown.Now add the ground paste & fry till oil separates.Add the vazhai poo,moongh dhal & rice,fry for 2 minutes.Pour water & cook it till done.Serve it with any pachadi.





Sunday, August 2, 2009

Lemon Rice Recipe /South Indian Lemon Rice Recipe- A Quick Lunch Box Recipe

Lemon Rice Recipe /South Indian Lemon Rice Recipe- A Quick Lunch Box Recipe
Lemon Rice
Ingredients
Cooked Rice-2 cups
(Rice must me separate)
Lemon juice-2tbsp or more according to your taste
Salt to taste
Tempering
Oil-2tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Urad & Channa dal -each 1tsp
Jeera/cumin-1/4tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Peanuts-1tbsp
Curry leaves-little
Chopped green chillies-2
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Method
Mix salt & lemon juice in the rice & keep it aside.
Heat oil & temper it with above ingredients.
Add the rice and in low flame mix it well till everything is well combined.
Garnish it with some fried peanuts & curry leaves and serve.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Herb Pulao Recipe

http://www.sailajakitchen.org/2009/07/herb-pulao.html



Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 cup
Water - 1 & 3/4 cups
Salt to taste
Peas-little (optional)
(I added only for some colour to the dish)
Sliced green chillies-1
Chopped fresh parsley-2tbsp
Chopped fresh mint -2tbsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp
Tempering
Olive oil-2tsp
Ghee-1tsp
Jeera-1/4tsp,Shajeera-1/4tsp,Cinnamon-1/4'',Star anise-1,Cloves-2,Cardamom-2,Pepper-5 Bay leaf-1
Dry Savory-1/4tsp
Dry Oregano-1/4tsp
Dry Rosemary-1/4tsp



Method
Heat oil & ghee in a pan temper it with above ingredients.
Add the ginger & garlic paste,green chillies & peas,.fry a bit,now add parsley,mint & rice saute for a minute.
Add salt ,water& cook the rice till done.
Your herb rice is ready with a wonderful flavour & colour.
Tips
Do not fry the spices too much as it may loose their colour ,flavour & its medicinal value.

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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Brinjal Rice

Ingredients
Long purple brinjal cubed-1
(you can also use small brinjals)
Onion-sliced-1/2
Garlic sliced-3
Curry leaves little
Salt to taste
Chilly powder-1/4tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Hing-1/4tsp
Basmati rice-1 cup
Tempering
Oil-6tsp
Mustard-1tsp
Channadhal-1tsp
Uraddhal-1/2tsp
Jeera-1/4tsp
Red chillies-3
Method
Heat oil in a pressure cooker temper it.Add the onion,curry leaf & garlic fry till light brown.Add the brinjal & all dry powders,fry for 2 minutes.Add rice & water,cook it till done.Serve it with any raita.





Thursday, June 18, 2009

Coriander Leaf Pulao

Ingredients
Basmati rice-1 & 1/2 cup
Coriander leaf chopped -1 bunch
Salt to taste
Garlic sliced-3
Onion sliced-1/4
Peas little(optional)
( I used it only to give nice colour to the dish)
Oil-2tsp
Ghee-1tsp
Whole pepper-10,Cloves-2,Cardamom-2,Cinnamon stick-1/4'',Jeera-1/4tsp
(Whole spices)
Method
Heat oil & ghee in a pan,add the whole spices & fry it.Add the above ingredients one by one till the leaves reduces.Add rice fry a bit ,add salt & water(use 1 : 1 & 1/2 water) .Close & cook it till done.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Green Apple Puliyohara/Puliyodharai

My friend gave me a lot of Green Apples from her garden,experimenting new dishes from it.Here is one of my creation.....



Ingredients
Green Apples-3
(Grated)
Curry leaves little
salt to taste
Turmeric powder-1tsp
Hing-1tsp
Green chillies-4
Tempering
Oil-2tbsp
Mustard-2tsp
Jeera-1tsp
Urad dhal-2tsp
Channa dhal-2tsp
Peanuts-one handfull
Dry roast & powder
Channa dhal-1tsp
Methi-1/4tsp
Coriander seeds-1tsp
Method
Pour oil in a pan & temper it.Now add above ingredients & fry till apples are cooked & oil separates.Add the ground powder & mix it.Mix the required amount of the mixture in rice & serve.Your puliyohara is ready.


As these apples are sour no need to add tamarind.




Sunday, May 31, 2009

Tomatillo Puliyohara/Puliyodharai


Ingredients
Tomatillo-6
(make a puree in mixi)
Salt to taste
Chilly powder-1tsp
Hing-1tsp
Curry leaves-little
Tamarind paste -1/4tsp(optional)
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Tempering
Oil-6tsp
Channa dhal-1tsp
Urad dhal-1tsp
Mustard-1tsp
Jeera-1/2tsp
Red chillies-4
Dry roast & grind to a powder
Sesame seed-2tsp
Methi-1/2tsp
Coriander seeds-1tsp
Channa dhal-1/2tsp
Method
Heat oil in a pan & temper it .Add tomatillo puree,curry leaves,salt,hing,chilly & turmeric powder.Boil it till oil separates.Now add the ground powder,mix it well & remove from stove.Cool & store it in fridge.Mix it with hot rice,your puliyohara is ready.
Tips
After mixing it with rice for extra taste you can again temper it with cashew nuts or peanuts ,curry leaves & red chillies.














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