LEMON RICE

Lemon rice is the simplest yet most popular dish in South India. It is a dish sometimes offered in several South Indian temples. You can easily throw together this dish if you are in a hurry. You can also make it with leftover rice. Serve lemon rice with a raita (yogurt salad) and poppadums for […]

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BEETROOT PULAO

Beetroot pulao is very easy to prepare and also very healthy. You can prepare it for lunch and all it needs is a simple raita to go along with it. The lovely colour of the pulao is so appealing. It’s a great way to get the kids to eat beetroot. They are perfect for lunch box […]

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RAJMA PULAO

I am always for the lookout for quick and easy recipes. Rajma pulao by itself is a full meal….saves me the burden of preparing extra curries. I always prefer fresh ground ginger garlic paste or homemade ginger garlic paste than store bought. If you prefer cooking kidney beans separately, add the cooked kidney beans only […]

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COCONUT RICE

Coconut milk rice or coconut rice is a main dish from south of India, where coconut is grown in abundance. There are so many versions of coconut rice in south India that one can find them different from state to state. This coconut milk rice is fragrant with subtle aroma of coconut since fried coconut […]

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HYDERABADI CHICKEN BIRIYANI

Making a good chicken biryani is simple and this recipe is perfect for a home preparation. My version of hyderabadi chicken biriyani is easier than any dum biryani since it needs no sautéing of spices or meat. Just mix all the ingredients and cook on a slow dum process, trapping the steam to retain the […]

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