Bisi bele bath recipe (stovetop & Instant pot options). Also known as Bisi Bele huli anna, it is one of the traditional Karnataka recipes that is prepared in most Kannada speaking homes. The authentic recipe is a no onion and no garlic recipe, as it is a popular and special dish among the vegetarians who Read More
Palak rice or palak pulao with stovetop & Instant pot instructions – Healthy and delicious rice made using Indian spinach and few spices. I make this often for the hubby and the kids’ lunch box. Palak rice can be made in 2 ways. I have shared both the methods here. I prefer the first method Read More
Methi rice recipe with stovetop & instant pot instructions – Quick and easy rice dish made with fresh methi leaves, spices and rice. It can be served without any sides or with a refreshing vegetable salad & a simple raita. I make this often for the kids’ lunch box with a simple potato fry This Read More
Sambar rice also known as sambar sadam is one of the everyday foods from the Tamil cuisine. It is nothing but Sambar and rice cooked together as a quick fix to a meal. There are so many ways sambar rice can be made, this may not be a authentic style of making sambar sadam. But Read More
Veg tehri recipe – Tehri, tehari or tahari is a one pot dish originated from the Awadhi cuisine. It is mildly spicy, delicious & flavorful. It is most commonly eaten for a meal in North India. This is a variation of the Veg pulao recipe, but includes spice powders too. Tehari can be made with Read More
Coconut milk rice is a simple one pot traditional rice recipe made by cooking rice in coconut milk along with spices. The aroma of this coconut milk rice is simply exceptional & outstanding. It is usually eaten with some curry or a raita. Coconut milk rice is quite popular in coastal regions of South India Read More
Ven pongal recipe with stovetop & Instant pot instructions. Pongal is a popular South Indian food prepared with rice & moong dal, either to a sweet or savory dish. Ven pongal or khara pongal is the name given to the savory version. It is offered to the GODS or diety as naivedyam not only in Read More
Sweet corn rice or corn fried rice recipe using very few ingredients. Sweet corn in this recipe lends a good sweet aroma to the rice that is unique. This fried rice is made without any sauce or vinegar. It also gets a good flavor from the extra virgin olive oil, fresh pepper powder, capsicum apart Read More
Thakkali sadam – Tamilnadu style simple tomato rice under 20 mins. This mildly spicy thakkali sadam tastes very delicious and is quick to make if you have the cooked rice ready. It can be made very easily for the lunch box even in the busy mornings. Thakkali sadam can be served with pappad, curd or Read More
Coconut rice is an easy and flavorful rice dish made with fresh grated coconut, tempering spices, curry leaves and rice. It is one of the most basic South Indian foods made for a meal during festivals and occasions. This simple yet delicious coconut rice is flavorful and easy to make. The ingredients like curry leaves, Read More
Puliyogare recipe with video – South Indian tamarind rice is known by different names in different states like puliyodarai, pulihora, puliyogare. Each of these are specific to a state and are made with little variations. This tamarind rice is commonly made in South Indian homes and even served as prasadam (offering) not only in temples Read More
Kheer recipe – Rice kheer is a one pot traditional Indian sweet dessert made for festivals & celebrations. Chawal ki kheer or rice kheer is a traditional rice pudding made for most occasions in Indian homes. Kheer and payasam are the terms used interchangeably and both are derived from the sanskrit terms “ksheer” & “payasa” Read More
Methi pulao recipe – quick, healthy and a mildly flavored rice cooked with fenugreek leaves & spices. I usually make this methi pulao for my kid’s lunch box, so I make this with minimum spices and no ground garam masala is used. I just use whatever veggies are in stock like potatoes, carrots, green peas Read More
Capsicum rice recipe or bell pepper rice with stovetop & instant pot instructions – A spicy capsicum pulao that can be made just under 30 minutes. It goes good in lunch box or for a quick dinner and is kids’ friendly. Capsicum rice tastes very flavorful and delicious so does not need any side. But Read More
Pineapple fried rice recipe – There are quite a few different ways of making thai pineapple fried rice, the recipe iam sharing is a thai vegetarian pineapple fried rice recipe. It is kids friendly too and makes a good option for the lunch box or for kids’ parties. It doesn’t need any side since it Read More
Sweet pongal is a delicious South Indian dish made with rice, moong lentils, ghee, jaggery or sugar, cardamoms and nuts. It is traditional dish mostly made to offer the gods on special occasions & festivals. Sweet pongal is known as chakkara pongali in telugu & sakkarai pongal in tamil. Sweet pongal is made in many Read More
Beetroot rice recipe – Healthy and delicious rice made with beetroot, peas, spices & herbs in a pulao style. This quick and easy one pot meal is mildly flavored with pulao spices and pudina . An addition of potato & peas balances the taste and flavor of beets in the pulao. But can be skipped. Read More
Karivepaku podi – spiced curry leaves powder recipe, how to make quick curry leaves rice. Curry leaves provide us numerous health benefits like boosting iron levels, controls blood sugar levels, aids in digestion and flushes toxins away from stomach. Folks with low iron levels will benefit from the regular use of curry leaves powder. A Read More
