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Lunchbox Ideas, Pulao, Rice Variety

METHI MATAR PULAO

August 16, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Methi Matar Pulao is a delicious combination of green methi or fenugreek leaves and peas with cooked rice and spices. This time I set to make a green pulao with fresh methi leaves and peas and the result was overwhelming. All at home liked it to the core and I was totally pleased with the outcome. I made this pulao with Kohinoor Super Basmati Rice, naturally aged for 24 months, thus matured for the perfect taste and as we all know it is 100% original Pusa variety and has buttery softness rice when cooked and the grains are long and…

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Biryani, Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

CURRY LEAVES BIRYANI

July 31, 2016 by Nithya 1 Comment

Biryani 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…

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Biryani, Lunchbox Ideas, Rice Variety

ACHARI BIRYANI

July 30, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

 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.

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Lunchbox Ideas, Pulao, Rice Variety

TAWA PULAO

July 20, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Tawa Pulao is a famous street food of Mumbai. I have always heard that it is a very easy dish to make. I had Kohinoor Super Silver Basmati Rice in my pantry which I have been tempting to try out, and Tawa Pulao gave me a perfect excuse to use it. Kohinoor Super Basmati rice is a 100% pure & original Pusa basmati variety which gives whitish slender rice with a buttery flavour and subtle aroma, thus making this the perfect rice for the special dish. This pulao is loaded with veggies and is a healthy option to for quick…

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Kuzhambu Varieties, Traditional Recipes

ERISSERY

July 18, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Eriserry is a Kerala based gravy for rice made in a coconut gravy and topped with roasted coconut.It is full of flavour and aroma and is a great accompaniment to rice.Usually it is made with pumpkin,yam or plaintain this recipe is a signature dish among Keralites.It is seasoned with black pepper and tempered with red chillies.The Onam Sadya or the rich meal prepared on the Onam has this Eriserry on the menu.Yam is rich in carbohydrates and fibre.Banana is equally good and lends a peculiar taste to the dish. Traditionally cow peas or pigeon peas are soaked cooked and added,but…

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Breakfast Recipes, Dinner recipes, Dosa Varieties

CAULIFLOWER MASALA DOSA

July 13, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Dosa of any type is a favorite at home.And it should be crisp and hot too.I make either dosa batter or idli batter once a week and make idlis and dosas of various types.As I was planning what to make for evening snack for my daughter,saw a small head of cauliflower lying on the fridge and with the dosa batter I had in hand made this in a matter of minutes.I have tasted cauliflower masala dosa once in a restaurant and was totally hooked to it.But I forgot the incident until I made this.I made the filling in the morning…

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Snacks

ONION SAMOSA

July 12, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Onion Samosa is one the recipes I wanted to try for a long time.Normally a potato filled samosa which is also called Punjabi Style Samosa would be the thing I try for weekend snacks.This was a new thing to me, but I have seen this in trains where vendors would be selling and also in school canteens and theaters.I always am scary when it comes to making samosas.Because the pastry dough should be soft and moist and not dry.Also the dough should be kneaded to the right consistency and the samosa should be golden brown. In spite of all the…

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Rasam, Traditional Recipes

PEPPER RASAM

July 5, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rasam is a thin soup like gravy with or without lentils served with steamed rice.It is the second course in the South Indian menu and has many variations and flavours.This Pepper Rasam is made without lentils and I often make it when someone at home is down with cold or fever.It is a highly a comfort food and is pleasing to taste bus specially when you are ill.I have many Rasam recipes in my blog,but the one I make the most at home was never blogged.So I am here today with my very own easy peasy method of the most…

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Breakfast Recipes, Idli Varieties, Traditional Recipes

KANCHIPURAM IDLI

June 28, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Kanchipuram Idli is a traditional breakfast item in most South Indian households.However did you know it is made in the Madapallis or Temple Kitchens and offered to GOD VARADARAJA PERUMAL in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu and is encased in the dried mandharai leaves as per the procedure followed there.It is a whole some and easily digestable meal since it has rice and urad dal.As per custom it is steamed in a large foot long vessel which requires hours to get cooked.But in homes we can make the same Idli in our idli moulds or small vessels as well. I…

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Snacks

JHAL MURI

June 24, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Jhal Muri is a delicious crunchy street food snack of flavoured with mustard oil and famous to the Kolkatta region.The street vendors lined up on the corners will make it with professional ease and the taste is simply out of the world.Specially during monsoon season,this will be selling as hot cakes.I am always fond of chaats and found just an excuse of the rains and had it to my fulfilment.I learnt from my friend who is a Bengali, there is a masala called Moodi Masala which is specifically made for the purpose.I didn’t have Moodi Masala but had all the…

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Rasam, Traditional Recipes

DRUMSTICK RASAM

June 22, 2016 by Nithya Leave a comment

Rasam is a thin lentil based gravy with spices and tomato with or without tamarind extract.In my house rasam is an integral part of the daily menu and is my comfort food as well.It is really wholesome and flavourful to have hot rasam on steamed rice with any curry and homemade ghee poured on top of the rice.I usually make Tomato Rasam or Jeera Rasam and on weekends Lemon Rasam Or Mysore Rasam.As it is a thin gravy or soup,it is light on the stomach yet filling. Though I am fond of rasams ,I have not tried unique variety of…

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