Rice Recipes

Coconut mustard rice or kayi sasive chitranna is made by mixing cooked rice with a unique masala paste. This masala paste is made up of freshly grated coconut and mustard seeds as the main ingredients along with fresh curry leaves, chilies, jaggery, tamarind, and ginger for taste enhancement. Chana dal, urad dal, and peanuts are also […]

Tawa pulao comprises fresh vegetables like capsicum, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes, as well as onions and potatoes cooked with boiled rice. A combination of whole and powdered spices, along with a few freshly chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice added at the end of the cooking process, enhances its taste further. Continue reading my recipe

Coconut rice is a popular dish of South India which is made with boiled Basmati rice and freshly grated coconut. The rice gets its aroma from its preparation with a special combination which uses mustard seeds, chana dal, urad dal, dry red chilies, curry leaves, cashew nuts, green chilies and ginger. The dish contains hing

Bisi Bele bath is made with rice, toor dal (split pigeon peas), a variety of vegetables, tamarind, jaggery, and a freshly ground spice mix called Bisi Bele bath masala. It is cooked in a pressure cooker with vegetable and masala gravy and then finally enhanced with ghee tadka consisting of cashews and dry red chilies.

Paneer khichdi is an Indian one-pot meal in which basmati rice is cooked together with arhar (pigeon pea) dal and moong dal. Then it is mixed with ghee, a tempered blend of whole spices, onions, tomatoes, green peas, and mildly spiced masala. In the last part, cubed paneer, which has been lightly fried, is thrown

Mutton khichdi is made of soft and juicy goat meat mixed with broken wheat (Dalia) along with a variety of lentils. The mutton is first seasoned and pressure cooked until very tender, and the lentils and Dalia are cooked separately until soft. These are then cooked on a low flame in a combination of aromatic

Kashmiri Pulao is a rice dish rooted in the kitchens of Kashmir in which saffron kissed milk gives a golden glow while basmati grains stay light and long. Whole spices are fried in ghee along with almonds, raisins, and cashew nuts. Apple and other fruit bits add juice, fennel seeds lend coolness, and paneer cubes

Keema khichdi is a combination of rice, dal and mutton keema, all cooked to perfection with a variety of aromatic Indian spices, onions, tomatoes and other ingredients. Continue reading my easy recipe to learn the steps to make keema khichdi at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Keema khichdi is very popular among Indians. Serve it with onion

Egg khichdi or dimer khichuri is made with pieces of boiled eggs mixed with rice, tomatoes, and onions, along with a variety of whole and powdered spices. It is slow-cooked to perfection. You will find that the process to make egg khichdi at home is very easy as you continue reading my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS

Sambar rice is made with a mixture of rice and Toor dal along with a wide variety of vegetables such as carrots, beans, potatoes, brinjal and more. It is quite easy to make sambar rice at home. Just follow the steps enumerated and explained in my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sambar rice is a very popular

Chicken khichdi is a combination of moong dal and Basmati rice along with boneless chicken pieces. It is cooked in a masala comprising onions, ginger-garlic paste, pieces of tomatoes, and a lot of different aromatic Indian spices. It is very easy to make chicken khichdi at home. If you are not aware of the procedure,

Masala bhat is made by cooking rice in a mixture of vegetables like cauliflower, capsicum and others along with dry coconut, sesame seeds and other spices. Roasted nuts are also added for taste and experience enhancement. The steps to make masala bhat at home are very easy. Read my recipe to learn them. KEY TAKEAWAYS

Moong dal khichdi is made with a combination of sona moong dal and Gobindo bhog rice. A lot of spices go into it along with ghee, tomato, and green chilies, with or without different fried seasonal vegetables and tempered with raisins and cashew nuts as well as a special roasted spice powder. It is quite

Vegetable khichdi is made from a combination of rice and moong dal along with different vegetables like beans, carrots, green peas, cauliflower, and more, with or without an additional tadka to enhance its taste and flavor. The process to make vegetable khichdi at home is quite easy. If you are unaware, go through my recipe

Curd rice is made with rice mixed with curd and milk along with pieces of ginger, green chilies, and a couple of spices. Fried cashew nuts and fresh pomegranate seeds are also added for a rich taste and flavor. The steps to make curd rice at home are very few and easy. Follow my recipe

Lemon rice is a combination of rice and lemon juice along with green chilies, ginger, urad dal, chana dal, and a few aromatic spices. It is quite easy and quick to make lemon rice at home. Go through my detailed recipe to learn them. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lemon rice is a very famous and favored recipe

Tomato rice is made with Basmati rice and tomatoes along with a variety of whole spices, onions, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and coriander leaves. The process to make tomato rice at home is easy, and you can learn from my simple recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tomato rice is very easy and quick to make at home.

Chicken dum biryani Hyderabadi style is made with top quality flavored Basmati rice and fresh chicken marinated with ginger, garlic, onions, green chilies and a variety of aromatic whole and powdered spices. It is then covered and cooked on a low flame to perfection. The steps to make chicken dum biryani Hyderabadi style at home

Mutton biryani is made with mutton and basmati rice combined with a variety of whole spices, powdered spices, saffron, yogurt, along with other ingredients. There are different stages to cook mutton biryani. Go through my recipe to learn the different steps for the respective stages of making mutton biryani at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mutton biryani

Chicken biryani is made with basmati rice and chicken, with or without egg, combined with whole garam masala and a variety of powdered spices. There are three distinct stages to make this dish. The process to make chicken biryani at home like in a restaurant may feel a bit elaborate but it is quite simple,

Paneer biryani is made with paneer and preferably long grain basmati rice along with a wide variety of spices and other ingredients. The steps to make paneer biryani at home are elaborate but easy, as you will find in my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paneer biryani is a wonderfully tasty dish favored by most vegetarians. This

Egg biryani is made with eggs and Basmati rice along with a lot of other spices, onions, and tomatoes. Slow cooked to perfection, the steps to make egg biryani at home are elaborate but quite manageable and exciting, as you will find in my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Egg biryani is a favorite dish for old

Vegetable biryani is made with long-grain Basmati rice and a variety of vegetables like cauliflower, carrots, etc. along with aromatic spices and is cooked slowly on a low flame. The steps to make vegetable biryani at home are elaborate but easy to follow, as you will learn in my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Vegetable biryani is

Mutton pulao is made with mutton and basmati rice along with various spices and other ingredients. Follow my recipe to make tasty mutton pulao at home. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mutton Pulao is one of the most preferred dishes by young and old. Pair it alongside green chutney, fresh cucumber salad and curd raita. Mutton pulao tastes

Chicken pulao is made with rice, chicken, potatoes and a variety of spices. If you want to make chicken pulao at home, learn the steps from my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chicken pulao can be made very easily. Fresh salad or raita goes well with this dish. Chicken pulao offers a mildly spicy taste profile. The

Jeera rice is made of basmati rice and cumin seeds with or without a few other whole spices like bay leaves, dry red chilies, cinnamon, and cardamom. The process to make jeera rice at home is very simple as you will learn from my recipe. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jeera rice is very easy and quick to

Veg pulao is a popular Indian rice dish that combines fragrant basmati rice with a variety of mixed vegetables, spices, and seasonings. It is typically prepared as a one-pot dish where the rice and vegetables are cooked together, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic dish. Let us dive into recipe details. Key Takeaways: Veg pulao