Piquant Lemon Rice
This light, midly piquant lemon-flavored rice dish is enlivened with crunchy bits of cashew nuts. The final burst of flavor comes from a fried seasoning called chaunk, made of mustard seeds and split urad dal fried in ghee or sesame oil until the aromatic oils in the seeds are released and the dal turns golden brown. This South Indian delight is simple to make and can be served at any time and at any occasion, from a simple...
Lemon Rice
Ingredients •2 C rice •4 C water •Juice of 3 large lemons (or 4 small lemons) •2¼ Tsp salt •2 Tbsp oil •1¼ Tsp black mustard seeds •1 Tbsp chana dal •1 Tsp split urad dal •3 Tbsp peanuts •2 green chilies cut lengthwise •10-12 fresh curry leaves •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1¼ Tsp turmeric powder Preparation 1.Combine the rice and...
Simple Boiled Rice
Indian rice pots are very heavy, giving excellent heat distribution. They are usually made of tinned brass or bell metal and have round bottoms, narrow necks and saucer like lids. When rice is cooked in these pots, it is boiled until about half done. Then muslin cloth is tied over the neck and the water is drained off. Next, the lid is put in place, live coal embers are put in the lid and the pot is set on dying coal embers....
Zafrani Pulao
Ingredients •Basmati rice………………………………. 2 cups •Ghee………………………………………. 4 tbsp •Raisins…………………………………….. 25-30...
Coconut Sweet Pulav
Ingredients • Basmati rice – 1 cup • Grated fresh coconut – ¼ cup • Coconut extract – 2 cups • Powdered sugar – 1 cup • Ghee – 3 tbsp • Chopped almonds ½ tbsp • Cardamom powder – a pinch • Cloves – 2 • Saffron – a few strands Preparation 1. Wash and soak rice for 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Cook with two cups of coconut...