Brinjal Biriyani / Aubergine Pilaf / Eggplants in Hearty Masala Rice
- 14
- February
- 2011
Eggplants Biriyani: For Biriyani: Brinjal/eggplants – slit twice, cut the stalkCloves 3Cinnamon 2Cardamon pods 3Bay leaves 2Maratti mokku 2Star anise 1Basmati rice / Short Grained Rice 2 cupsGreen chilies 6 slittedOnion 1 slicedTomato 1 large choppedGarlic 2 cloves made into pasteGinger 2″ size peeled and made into pasteMint leaves 1 fistfulCoriander leaves alone fewLemon juice […]
Cauliflower – Brown Rice Layer Biriyani / Cauliflower Biriyani
- 01
- February
- 2011
Cauliflower Biriyani: I have never made those hearty-healthy vegetable biriyani before. And using brown basmati in cooking is challenge to me. Finally, I made a choice to give it a shot. Made this pretty looking 7-9 tier (layers) biriyani, however with this deep color…its hard to differentiate! You know, this method is bit time consuming, […]
Kootan Choru / Kadhamba Saadham – A Real Kind of Feast
- 02
- December
- 2010
Sunda Kuzhambu: Kootan Choru, Sunda Kuzhambu, Kadhamba Saadham, Leftover Food. Have you ever dined with your folks – totally informal? like…in an old fashioned manner, primitive style…sat on the floor…near the hearth? If you think informal dinning is not your league, please skip further reading…this is not for you! So, admit it…if you enjoy dinner […]
Dear Friends, Thanks for all the love, mails, personal queries and wishes while I was gone…I enjoyed my vacation to the core:) India trip was great, and I had good time with my family:) Ever since I landed there…was always on the run, visited too many places this year…temples and temples and more temples (Dad’s […]
Bok Choy Fried Rice
- 14
- September
- 2010
Bok Choy Fried Rice: Ingredients: Cooked rice 1 cupSoy sauce few spoonsChili flakes 1 spoonGarlic 2 cloves mincedEggs 3 scrambledPepper powder 1 spoonMSG 1 pinchSesame oil few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil and stir-fry the greens, add pepper powder to the same. Now, set them aside. Heat oil in the same wok, […]
Pepper-Cumin Fried Rice
- 11
- September
- 2010
Pepper Fried Rice: On the other day, I was muddling with usual chores, kind of frustrated and all exhausted…that was the day, I said…’Oh boy, I can’t cook anymore’. So, AK came to rescue me with his thumbs up, cheering me with his instant dinner. The recipes turned out very appetizing, simple, elegant and quite […]
Crab Biriyani: For Biriyani: Crab 1 large – if you like, cut them into heavy chunksCloves 3Cinnamon 2Cardamon pods 3Bay leaves 2Maratti mokku 2Star anise 1Basmati rice 2 cupsGreen chilies 6 slittedOnion 1 slicedTomato 1 large choppedGarlic 2 cloves made into pasteGinger 2″ size peeled and made into pasteMint leaves 1 fistfulCoriander leaves alone fewLemon […]
Pongal:(Dry Version) On the other day, I was just goofing around, totally jobless(Yes, you guessed it right)…but was not in the mood for cooking! Somehow, forced myself to create an edible meal…threw few things together, and guess what? The lazy version or adult version whatever you can call it…but the Dry Pongal (which eventually turned […]
Bhagara Khana / Ghi Pulav
- 28
- June
- 2010
Nei Pulav: Bahara Khana, Baghara Khana.Pulavu Saadham. Ghee Pilaf. Indian Spicy Pilaf. Pyaaz ki Pilaf. Onion Pilaf. Onion Pulav. Ingredients: Basmati rice 1 cupGhee 4 teaspoonsBay leaf 1Cinnamon 1 stickGreen chilies 2/ jalapenos 1Ginger-garlic paste about 1 teaspoonOnion 1 large slicedMint leaves 10Cilantro leaves fewTomato 1 small slicedSalt to taste. Method: In a wide vessel, […]
Methi Miriyalu Annam – Therapeutic Meal
- 20
- May
- 2010
Menthulu Miriyalu Annam: Fenugreek Greens Pepper Rice. Methi Saag aur Kali Mirch ka Chaawal. Vendhaya Keerai-Milagu Saadham. Ingredients: Rice – cooked 2 cupsGreens 2-3 cupsOnions 2 slicedPeppercorns 1 fistful Cumin seeds 1 table spoonThuval dal 1 table spoonCoriander seeds 2 spoonsFenugreek seeds 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/2 spoonSalt to tasteGhee. Method: Dry toast the above mentioned spices […]
