Biryanis and Pulaos are always filling and tasty that can make your meal complete, specially when guests pour in. Traditionally biryani recipes are made with spices, lots of vegetable cooked under dum or under slow fire but tightly sealed with…
Read moreCooking Mushroom Biryani was in my list for long. So when I saw fresh mushrooms in the market, I immediately decided to cook this recipe. I couldn’t resist buying these cute little white mushrooms and thought of cooking them with Kohinoor brand Gold range Extra Long Basmati Rice which is aged & matured naturally for 24 months for its perfect taste & extraordinary length, makes the dish really special. Kohinoor Gold range of Extra-long Basmati rice is a 100% pure & original basmati which gives fluffy & well separated rice post cooking with its subtle aroma, thus making this the…
Read moreBiryani with curry leaves? Sounds new, right? I was on the lookout of making a new flavored biryani and this idea popped in my head. Curry leaves have a distinct flavour, and a pleasing aroma which when added even a little bit, adds taste to the whole dish. In my pantry I had Kohinoor Extra Long Basmati Rice and thought of trying this rice to make this new biryani. The addition of Kohinoor Gold Basmati rice which is 24 months Naturally Aged Pure & Authentic Basmati rice makes the dish really special & the beautiful green colour of the curry…
Read more I am here today with Achari Biryani which has a spicy twist with added pickle flavoring. I have heard about Achari Pulao, but I wanted to try Biryani today and that too with Kohinoor Extra Long Basmati Rice which is grown and natured with the river water of Himalayas, is naturally aged for 24 months to impart the fluffy grains, the extra length & the characteristic basmati aroma. The recipe is actually flavored with pickle along with spices and masalas. So you can imagine how fiery and spicy the outcome would be. I have used mango pickle extract, but you can use any variety. The aromatic rice when cooked and mixed with pickle gives a unique flavor to the biryani.
Read moreBiryani is one of the recipes which I make at leisure or when there is any specific occasion. I always keep the spices minimal as we all like a light flavored. Today I have made this Biryani using Kohinoor Extra-Long basmati rice. This exceptionally long basmati rice is grown in the river water of the Himalayas, gets fluffy & well separated and maintains the seal of quality, flavor and aroma. My kitchen was full of aroma early in the morning today as I made this. I had tasted this once in my friend’s place and asked her about the recipe….
Read moreHyderabadi Vegetable Biryani is one biryani recipe which I wanted to try for long.I had this at a function and wanted to try it at home.So I made this for last weekend lunch and I know it will be a regular feature from now on.Iam not a biryani person,but liked the mild combination of spices and vegetables too.The colour and flavour is awesome and I always like these one pot meals,which is not only filling,but also healthy.This biryani is adapted from a cookbook which my friend gifted to me and has many biryani recipes,which I intend to try out and post for you all here in my blog.Scroll down below for an easy and spicy biryani which is so easy and fast to make as well.
Read moreBabycorn Peas Biryani is one recipe which I was rather curious to make as I didn’t know how it would taste,a biryani with babycorn.I gave it a try for daughter’s lunch box and was liked by her friends too.I stumbled upn this idea while browsing and was glad I made it.I added peas for extra taste a
Read moreSoya Chunks Biryani is one of the long pending posts of my blog.I had made this as a contribution to kungumam thozhi magazine long back,but somehow didn’t get an oppurtunity to share here.One of the protein filled one pot meal and easy lunch box option with less oil.this is very easy to make and is
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Hi, Welcome to my Blog! I am Nithya Ravi a passionate cook and food blogger, author and photographer. I have been involved with food since childhood and have been blogging for more than two years now. I have seen with my mom and grandmothers since my younger days, picking up stories in food and food related things. I dedicate this blog to my daughter and husband who have been in someway or the other involved with my blogging. I also would like to thank my mother-in-law whose is ever supporting and offers every piece of advice I ask for.
