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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Herb Pulao Recipe

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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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

Bisebelabath masala powder-4tsp

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.

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.

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.

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.

Radish Leaf Pulao

Ingredients

Basmati rice soaked in water for 10 minute-1 cup

Salt to taste

Ghee-1tsp

Oil-3tsp

Green chillies-4

Garlic chopped-4

Onion chopped-1/4

Radish leaves chopped-2 cups

Cinnamon-1,Cloves-2,Cardamom-2,Jeera-1tsp,Pepper-5

Cashew nut-5

Green food colour diluted in 1tsp of lime juice-a pinch(optional)

Water-1 & 1/2 cups

Method

Heat ghee & oil in a pan add the whole garam masala.Fry onion,garlic,green chillies & radish leaves.Fry till greens is cooked.Add rice & water,check for salt,close & cook it till done .Pour food colour on top.Garnish it with cashew nuts.Serve it with my Boondhi raita & Baked potato wedges

Bisi Bele Bath Recipe / Bisibelebath / South Indian One Pot Meal Recipe

Bisi Bele Bath Recipe

Ingredients.
Cooked rice-1 cup
(i used 1:3 water because the rice should be over cooked)
Mixed Veg.Sambar-3cups
Bisi bele bath masala powder-3tsp
Peanuts-1 hand full
Salt to taste
Tempering
Cashew nuts-1 hand full
Red chillies-4
Mustard-1/2tsp
Ghee-1tbsp
Curry leaves-little
Method
Mix rice ,sambar,salt,peanuts & masala powder.Cook it for 5mins.Temper it and pour it on top of the rice.Serve it hot with papad.
Tips
Rice should be over cooked otherwise your dish will not taste good.
Add fresh peanuts instead of roasted one.
Try to make it watery as it will become thick once it starts cooling.
If you are storing the masala powder try to use dry coconut,fresh coconut will not last long.
Small onions gives you better taste.

There are different ways to make ,this is the way I follow........

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Wild Rice Fried rice

Ingredients
Wild rice & Brown rice together-1 cup
Salt & Pepper to taste
Mixed vegetables-1/2 cup
(Mushroom,Capsicum,Carrots,Beans,Cabbage)
Onion-1/4
Spring onion-1/4 bunch
Garlic & Ginger chopped-1tsp
Soy sauce-little
Chille paste-1/2tsp
sesame oil-6tsp
Method
Soak the rice for 30 mins,Cook the rice with salt,do not over cook it(i used 1:2 water).Heat oil in a pan saute onion ,garlic & ginger.Add vegetables one by one fry it.Add soy sauce,chille paste,salt & pepper.Mix the rice,fry till every thing is mixed properly.Garnish with spring onions & serve it hot.This rice will be a bit sticky,but very healthy to eat.

Mushroom & Lima beans pulao

Ingredients.
Basmathi rice-2 cups
Salt to taste
Oil-6tsp
Ghee-3tsp
Sliced mushroom & Lima beans-1 cup
Crushed onion-1/2
(small onions will taste better)
Crushed tomato-1
Crushed ginger,garlic & green chilles-3tsp
(Chilles to your taste,i used 6)
Mint & corriander leaves crushed-3tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Make a powder.
Cinnamon-1big stick
Cloves-6
Cardamom-3
Somph(Fennel seeds)-2tsp

Method.
Heat oil & ghee in a pan,add onions fry till saw smell goes away.Add the other ingredients one by one.Add the spice powder & rice,fry a bit.Pour 1:13/4 water,and cook it till done in a electric rice cooker,open pan or a pressure cooker.Serve it with raita or any gravy.

Spinach rice

Ingredients.
Basmathi rice cooked 3/4th-1 cup
Salt & pepper to taste
Blanched & chopped spinach-1/2 bunch
Green chilles chopped-1
Onion chopped-1/4
Spring onions chopped-1/4 bunch
Chopped Garlic-4
Jeera-1/2tsp
Butter-1tbsp
Method.
Heat butter in a pan,temper it with jeera.Add onion,garlic,green chilles & chopped spinach.Season it to your taste.Mix rice and fry till everything is blended well.Garnish it with spring onions.