Methi Channa Pulao/Pulav
Methi Chana Pulao is a healthy preparation made with finely chopped Fenugreek leaves, Cashews and spicy ingredients mixed with cooked Rice and Kabuli Chana or Chickpeas.
Khara Pongal
Recipe for traditional Mung Lentil and Rice dish Pongal, popular in South India. Makes a spicy yet healthy breakfast or lunch. Often served with Tamarind Chutney.
Vegetable Pulav/Pulao using MTR powder
A variation of the two Vegetable Pulav/Pulao recipes posted earlier using MTR Pulav/Pulao powder – the regular Vegetable Pulav/Pulao and the one which was Coconut based but equally “taste-worthy” [...]
Corn Pulao/Pulav
Corn Pulao/Pulav tastes great and easy to prepare requiring fewer vegetables. You can prepare Corn Pulao/Pulav for lunch or as a breakfast dish as well. Corn Pulao/Pulav Ingredients: Rice – 1 cup American Corn – 2 cups Onion – 1 big sized Pulao/Pulav leaves or Tej Patta or Bay Leaves – 1 big sized Oil [...]
Turkish Pulao/Pulav
Turkish Pulao/Pulav is a neat little rice recipe which is easy to prepare and requires less ingredients. Turkish Pulao/Pulav sports a little sweetish and spicy, yet delightful taste. Turkish Rice can be had without Raita. Pulao Ingredients: Rice – 1 cup Tomato – 2 medium sized Onion – 1 Jaggery – 3-4 tsp Groundnuts or [...]
Carrot Rice
Carrot Rice Ingredients: Rice – 1 cup Grated Carrot – 1 cup (Apprx. 2 medium sized carrot) Green Chillies – 3-4 Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp White Lenthils / Urad dal – 1/2 tsp Curry leaves – 8-10 Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Coriander leaves Coconut grated – 2 tsp Salt Lemon Juice or Nimbu [...]
Capsicum Rice / Chitranna
Capsicum Rice / Chitranna Ingredients: Rice – 1 cup Chopped Capsicum / Bell Pepper – 1 big sized (deseeded) Green Chillies – 2 Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp Urad dal / White Lenthils – 1/2 tsp Groundnut / Peanuts – 10-15 Curry leaves – 8-10 Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Coriander leaves / Cilantro Coconut [...]
Palak Pulao/Pulav
Palak Pulao/Pulav Ingredients: Rice – 1 cup Onion – 1 Tomato – 1 Garlic cloves – 2-3 (optional) Oil – 2 Tbsp Salt Lemon Juice – 1 tsp Pulao/Pulav Paste Ingredients: Palak / Spinach – 1 bunch or approx 2 cups Ananas Hoovu/Star Anise/Chakkra moggu – 1 Coriander Leaves or Cilantro – 1/2 cup Red Chillies – [...]
Cabbage Pulav/Pulao
Cabbage Pulav is not very common but tastes surprisingly good and that is even if Raita is not available. This easy to prepare rice dish takes about 30 min to prepare and can be had for dinner/lunch. Compared to your regular Pulav, Cabbage Pulao requires less ingredients and less masala/spice to make it taste good. I got [...]
Mango Rice
Mango Rice Ingredients: Rice – 1 cup Grated Raw Mango – 1/4 cup Green Chillies – 2 Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp Urad dal / White Lenthils – 1/2 tsp Groundnuts / Peanut- 10-15 Curry leaves – 8-10 Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Asafotida or Hing – 1 pinch Coriander leaves / Cilantro Coconut grated [...]