Manga Sevai – The Mango Bliss
- 05
- February
- 2014
Two kinds of food exists in my household. Number one is something, that is well known to everyone…the authentic kind. For which, I ruminate n ferment the idea for a prolonged period of time! And, process it slowly…by procuring the ingredients, crockery or whatever! And, finally…(on some auspicious moment)…pull myself together to fix it!! Since, […]
Scrambled Egg Rice – When Hunger Strikes
- 21
- November
- 2013
This scrambled egg rice is just about five minutes of work. Yet,the result was super-satisfying. All these days…I was juggling things & slaving around a lot,…which left me completely burnt out at the end of the day!! So, on one such occasion…I came up with this plan! Yes, cooking nothing and going to bed early! […]
Asparagus Casserole / Mixed Vegetables Risotto
- 31
- December
- 2012
Ingredients Arborio Rice (Italian Rice) 1 cup Asparagus 6-9(tough ends trimmed & cut in 3″ bits) Carrot – chopped lengthwise Green beans – chopped 3″ size bits Broccoli – cut into florets Scallions 1-2 finely chopped Jalapenos 1 seeded & chopped Red Bell pepper 1 sliced Peppercorns 1 spoon – ground Chicken Broth 2 cups […]
Tofu Layer Biriyani – Freaking Good!
- 23
- August
- 2012
Tofu Biriyani (Hyderabad Style Layer Biriyani) Well, its bit hard to admit, but its the fact…it will be the last decision for me to vote for an vegan/vegetarian meals. Its nothing against the vegetables but I just happen to love animals more:) There should be a really sneaky business to treat me with mock meat […]
Tofu n Shrimps Fried Rice – Yet Another Variation!
- 19
- September
- 2011
Indo-Chinese Fried Rice: Ingredients: Cooked long grain rice 2 cups Shrimps 1 cup Tofu – firm, cubed 1 cup Eggs 2-3 scrambled White pepper powder 1 teaspoon Soy sauce Hot sauce Sesame oil Green onions. Method: Marinate tofu and shrimps separately in soy sauce for 20 minutes, and stir-fry them till crisp (each separately) and […]
Saffron Infused Vegetable Birinji Rice – Dig in!
- 26
- August
- 2011
Saffron Vegetable Pilaf: Did I tell you this?!…my camera broke couple of weeks ago! This was the last recipe – I mean, complete pictures from it…and shortly after that, it gave away!! I got pretty mad for a while…to lose a handy devise, which was like a friend to me for the past 5+ years. […]
Kadhamba Saadham / Spicy Vegetable Khichdi
- 09
- August
- 2011
Kadamba Sadham: Other Names: Mixed Vegetables and Lentils Rice. Spicy Vegetable Khichdi. The weather down here at Mississippi is really really warm, at this time of the year! Every little prancing around the neighborhood, leaves me like a half-baked potato. If you drop an egg over the patio…it would be done thoroughly into an omlette […]
Mexican Rice: I love this new Mexican fast food joint in the town – Chipotle. Where we have wide variety of choice…that is vegetables as toppings for rice! Now, you imagine the excitement…finally at least once in a while, I could stop for decent lunch at fast food place…without guilt (damaging the purse or health)! […]
Pallipalayam Chicken Biriyani – Regional Delicacy
- 14
- June
- 2011
Gasa Gasa Kozhi Biriyani:(Kongu Nadu Special) Ingredients: Basmati rice 1 cup Chicken 3-4 pieces Coconut milk 2 cups Poppy seeds – powder 1 tablespoon Jalapenos 3 sliced Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Onion 1 large sliced Mint leaves 1 fistful Fennel seeds 2 spoons Bay leaves 2 Cloves 5 Cinnamon 1 stick Cardamom 3 crushed Ghee/ […]
Palak Pulao / Spinach Pilaf – Plating Up!
- 11
- April
- 2011
Pasalai Keerai Saadham: Ingredients: Spinach 1 bunch – cleanedGarlic 5 clovesGinger 2″Onion 1 smallTomato 1 smallGreen chilies 5-7Salt For Pilaf: Rice 1 cupGreen chilies 3Onion 1 small slicedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonMint leaves 1 fistfulTomato 1 choppedCloves 5Cinnamon 1 stickCardamom 1 pod crushedBay leaf 1Star anise 1Cumin seeds 1 teaspoonGhee/oil 1/4 cup. Method: In a wide […]
