Gatte ka Pulao is a Rajasthani variety of rice pulao and was suggested by my marvari friend who is my walking partner and a gym friend . She doesn’t cook much but has a treasure of recipes . On one of our morning walks she gave me the recipe for this Gatta Pulao , which…
For Day 2 under Special Theme , I am posting recipes from the Parsi Cuisine which I posted during our Mega Marathon under Protein Rich .When I read Caramelised Rice , for a minute I thought it must be some kind of sweet rice with caramel . The rice does require some sugar , but…
I was very fond of eating out but somehow over the years , I prefer to be home and order . I do not want to dress up and go . I feel whatever can be done at home , is the best ! Do I sound lazy ? Well , when it comes to…
Matar ki Tehri is one of the Awadhi names given to Biryanis. Yellow rice is made with aromatic pure ghee. This Tahiri has fresh green peas and tastes absolutely divine. Day 2 under Special Theme I have another of my Thali recipes. Today it is Matar ki Tehri from Uttar Pradesh. Knowing my passion for…
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…