Brinji Rice | Brinji Sadam is a traditional South Indian rice dish that is rich and aromatic. Rice, vegetables, herbs, and spices are cooked in coconut milk, giving the dish a unique flavor. It is a very flavorful and wholesome dish and belongs specifically to Chettinad Cuisine. In central Asia, especially in Iran (Persia), polished…
Tikho Khichado | Chadeli Gahu no khichado
Tikho Khichado | Chadeli Gahu no Khichado is a traditional Gujarati dish made with husked wheat. The dish is wholesome and is specially made during Makar Sankranti. Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of Uttara – aayana , which signifies the Sun’s northward movement. It is a festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Here in…
Gehu ki Bikaneri Khichadi
Gehu ki Bikaneri Khichadi is a unique khichdi from Rajasthan. The khichadi is made with whole wheat berries and yellow moong dal. Bikaner is a city in Rajasthan, and this khichadi got its name from it. Rajasthanis prefer Jowar, Bajra, and wheat over rice, so we notice that even their khichadi is made using these…
Veg Biryani | Restaurant Style Biryani
Veg Biryani | Restaurant Style Biryani is a one-pot delicious and exotic rice dish made with layers of rice and vegetables, flavored with Indian spices. My family is a great fan of Biryani and we love it as it is a one-pot meal. My hubby requires a bowl of curd or some salad or papad…
Yakhini Pulao
Yakhini Pulao is a pulao from the Awadhi Cuisine, the pulao is made with meat but I have opted for the vegetarian version and it is delicious. For our regular BM this year we had A to Z series where I picked the theme Pick One State and Make Three Dishes. We are ending the…
Allahabad ki Tehri
Allahabad ki Tehri is a one-pot meal with rice and vegetables. This Tehri is from the city of Allahabad which is located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Tehri, Tahri (also tehri, tehari or tayari) is a yellow rice dish in Awadhi Cuisine. It is a variant name given to Biryani. In the vegetarian…
Shajahanvi Biryani
Shajahanvi Biryani is a royal, exotic biryani from the Mughal kitchen. The Biryani has been named after the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. It was the book Tiffin by Sonal Ved where I read about this Biryani and I immediately jotted it down on my North Indian Thali Menu. Normally if I make a Biryani, I…
Kabuli Channa Kofta Biryani
Kabuli Channa Kofta Biryani is a Biryani made with koftas made with chickpeas. The rice is layered with deep-fried crunchy koftas, gravy and mint leaves and cooked on dum. For this week I have chosen the Theme Make some Elaborate Biryanis or Simple Pulaos. Obviously, you all know that I love Biryani’s and so I…
Watanyachi Khichadi
Watanyachi Khichadi is a Peas Khichadi which is the speciality of the Pathare Prabhu community. The Khichadi is seasoned with a special sambar powder. Pathare Prabhu is one of the Hindu communities living in Mumbai . They migrated from Gujrat during 13 th century . They are believed to be descendants of King Ashwapati who…
Kodo Millet Khichadi
Kodo Millet Khichadi is a gluten-free, healthy and nutritious one-pot meal. The khichadi is full of vegetables and makes an excellent no-frill comfort meal. Khichadi is a mish-mash and a national dish of India. It is highly promoted for its simplicity and food value. My hubby is very fond of these and I make different…