The last in the Biryani series is Chickpea Biryani . Chickpeas or Garbanzo beans have a delicious nut like taste and buttery texture and provide a concentrated source of protein .We all know that plant protein is not a complete protein ,but when legumes like beans, lentils, and peanuts are combined with grains like wheat, rice,…
Wadi or Wadiyan are a specialty of Punjabi Cuisine . These are sun dried lentil dumplings. The Wadi is a summer essential and is made in most northern states as well as Southern states. The Wadis are also called Wadiyan , Vadiyal, Vadiyalu. Today we shall talk about the Amritsari Wadi . This Wadi is…
Indians can’t do without their daals, be it chana , urad or moong. A part of almost every meal, lentils are an easy and inexpensive way of amping up our intake of protein, fiber and essential minerals. We can serve these with a side of rice or roti for a complete meal . You could make…
Next in the Biryani series is Rajma Biryani . Kidney beans are a chock-a-block with protein, carbohydrates and fiber. Paired with boiled or steamed rice, Rajma-Chawal is an all time favourite dish in Punjabi households . It is a wholesome meal .One really doesn’t require a side dish with it . Using the Rajma Chawal…
Most of the Indian homes cook Khichri / khichdi at least once in a week . Khichri is a mix of rice and lentils , which could be made with or without vegetables . You can call it a comfort meal where the khichri needs no add ons. Pickle or curd could definitely be served…
September Mega Marathon has begun and after posting for two days we got Sunday as a break . Our theme this time is Protein Rich , I am sure you must have read Day 1 and Day 2 posts on Kebabs, where I have posted Masoor ke Kebab and Soya Kebab with Ulte Tawe…
We are into the second week of BM 79 . This week I have chosen to cook Lebanese Cuisine . When we talk of Lebanese Food , the first few dishes that come to my mind are Pita bread, falafel and Hummus . All three my favourite ! For this marathon I did not want…
BM # 73 Week:2, Day :2 Theme: Flavors of India For Day 2 under Flavors of India, I have one of the most popular rice for you. Lemon rice is the common name but they are called Nimmakaya Pulihora in Andhra Pradesh. I have posted lemon rice from Andhra for one of the mega…
BM # 71 Week 4, Day 3 Theme; Pick an Ingredient and make three courses For the last day under the ingredient ‘Rice’ I have a dessert. Dessert is the perfect finale to a meal, and I made this Kesariya Badaam Kheer which is very exotic , rich and delicious. I have always loved…
BM # 71 Week 4, Day 2 Theme; Pick an Ingredient and make three courses For the second day under pick an ingredient and make three courses, I have a rice dish. This is a Hyderabadi Biryani which I served for the Hyderabadi Cuisine that I had posted some time back. Hyderabad is famous…