Brinji Rice | Brinji Sadam

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…

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…

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…

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…