Cauliflower Biriyani
Ingredients •Basmati rice – 1 cup •Cauliflower – 1 medium sized •Green chilies – 6 •Fresh thick curds – ¼ cup •Oil – 3 tbsp •Grated fresh coconut -2 tbsp •Coriander – cumin powder – ½ tsp •Salt -as required •Pure Ghee – 2 tsp •Cashew nuts – 2 tbsp •Curry leaves – few •Coriander leaves – 1...
Khichari-2
Ingredients •1/3 C yellow split moong dal •1 C rice •3 Tbsp ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •2 Tbsp minced ginger •1 green chili chopped •8-9 fresh curry leaves •2 Tsp coriander powder •1 Tsp paprika powder •2 C summer squash peeled and cubed (louki or zucchini) •1 C peeled and cubed potatoes •1 C green beans •1 C carrot shredded •1 Tsp turmeric powder...
Khara Pongal
Ingredients •1½ C rice •½ C moong dal •1/3 C ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •½ tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 Tbsp finely grated ginger •5-6 peppercorns •2 dry red chilies •1 sprig fresh curry leaves •6 C water •1½ Tsp salt •2 Tbsp cashews Preparation 1.Heat a pan over moderate heat. Dry roast the rice and dal until lightly golden. Remove pan from heat and cool the grains. 2.Wash the rice and dal and drain. 3.Heat 1 Tbsp ghee in a...
Peas Bhath
Ingredients • Rice – 1 cup • Fresh green peas – ¾ cup (shelled) • Salt – as required • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp. • Lemon – 1 • Cut coriander leaves – 1 tbsp • Oil – 2 ½ tbsp For Seasoning: • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp. • Black gram dhal – 1 tsp. • Bengal gram dhal – 1 tsp. • Broken cashew nuts – 1 tbsp • Curry leaves – few springs Grind together: • Grated fresh coconut...
Mugalai Fruit Pulav
Ingredients • Basmati rice – 1 cup • Ghee – 1 or 2 tbsp • Raisins – 1 tbsp • Milk – 1 cup • Water – 1 cup • Salt – as required • Cinnamon – 1 inch piece • Bay leaf – 1 • Cardamoms – 2 • Mixed diced fruits – 1 small tin • Sugar – ½ tsp Grind Together: • Almonds – 1 tbsp (Remove skin) • Cashew nuts – 1 tbsp • Poppy seeds – 2 tsp • Ginger – ½ inch...
Lemon Rice – 2
Ingredients • Rice – 1 cup • Lemon – 2 medium sized • Salt – as required • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp • Green chilies – 3-4 • Red chilies – 2 • Oil – 1 ½ Tbsp • Grated fresh coconut – 1 ½ Tbsp(optional) • Finely cut coriander leaves and Curry leaves – 1 Tbsp For Seasoning: • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp • Black gram dhal – 1 tsp • Bengal gram dhal – 1 tsp • Broken cashew...