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 […]
Rice recipes - Collection of simple variety rice recipes from Indian cuisine
Zarda recipe | Zarda pulao | Sweet rice recipe
Zarda is a traditional sweet rice dessert that originated from the Mughals. The name Zarda is derived from the Persian and Urdu term Zard meaning yellow. The dish gets its name as it is prepared using yellow color. (Source:wiki) This is usually prepared during the weddings, festivals and celebrations. Zarda makes its appearance not only […]
Ven pongal recipe | How to make Khara pongal recipe with video
Ven pongal recipe – 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 South Indian homes but also […]
Pulihora recipe | How to make pulihora (chintapandu pulihora)
Andhra pulihora recipe or tamarind rice is called as chintapandu pulihora or avapettina pulihora. Often prepared during festivals and is offered as naivedyam to the gods. Cooked rice is seasoned with tamarind paste and other basic ingredients like curry leaves, peanuts, chilies and turmeric. Rice payasam, simple Curd rice and Ven pongal are some of […]
Kerala ghee rice recipe | Nei choru recipe | Malabar ney choru recipe
Kerala ghee rice recipe – Learn how to make malabar nei choru recipe using Jeerakasala rice. Ney choru translates to ghee rice & is one of the classic dishes from kerala cuisine. It is very much popular and is mostly served with chicken curry or mutton curry and even with kerala egg roast. It is […]
Sweet corn fried rice | Sweet corn rice recipe | Sweet corn recipes
Sweet 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 from sweet corn. […]
Thakkali sadam | Tamilnadu style tomato rice recipe
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 […]
Coconut rice recipe | Thengai sadam
Coconut rice recipe – Coconut rice is a easy and flavorful rice dish made using fresh grated coconut, tempering spices and rice. It is one of the most basic South Indian foods made for a meal during festivals and occasions. The aroma & taste of this simple coconut rice comes from the key ingredients like […]
Puliyogare recipe | Tamarind rice recipe in Karnataka style
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 is commonly made in South Indian homes and even served as prasadam not only in temples but also in […]
Rice kheer recipe | How to make kheer
Rice kheer recipe – Kheer is a one pot traditional Indian sweet dessert made for festivals & celebrations. Chawal ki kheer or rice kheer is one of the most made sweet dishes in many Indian homes. Kheer and payasam are the terms used interchangeably and both are derived from the sanskrit terms “ksheer” & “payasa” […]
Methi pulao recipe | How to make methi pulao | Methi rice
Methi pulao recipe – quick, healthy and a mildly flavored rice cooked with fenugreek leaves. 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 or soya […]
Pineapple fried rice recipe | Vegetarian thai pineapple fried rice recipe
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 […]
Lemon pudina rice recipe | Lemon mint rice recipe
Lemon pudina rice recipe– one of the most easiest and flavorful rice that can be made for lunch box or for a quick meal. This is one of our favorites and preferred over the regular lemon rice. It can be served without any side. But to add little more nutrition to the meal, we accompany […]
Ghee fried rice recipe | Ghee rice recipe | South Indian Veg ghee fried rice
Ghee fried rice recipe – I make this South Indian ghee rice when ever I make a good restaurant style curry. My kids love the ghee flavor and don’t mind eating it daily. But practically it is not possible for all of us at home to eat only ghee rice everyday since we have different […]
Veg biryani recipe | How to make veg biryani recipe in restaurant style
Veg biryani recipe, Learn to make vegetable biryani with step by step pictures. Most restaurants serve veg biryani that is not dum cooked since it is not economical to make it in large quantities. So they come up with so many quick versions of serving biryani to the customers. This is at least true in […]
Rice payasam recipe | Paramannam recipe | Payasam with jaggery, sugar
Rice payasam recipe or paramannam recipe – Ksheerannam, annam payasam, bellam paramannam are the other names to this delicious, rich and creamy sweet dish. Rice payasam is a traditional sweet pudding made of rice, milk, ghee and nuts. It is a South Indian version of the popular North Indian Rice kheer. In most South Indian […]
Sesame seeds rice recipe | Healthy iron rich sesame rice recipe
Sesame seeds rice recipe – A quick, healthy, tasty and iron rich rice dish that can be eaten for a meal. To make the meal more nutritious and complete, serve this with a bowl of veggie salad and curd. Sesame seeds are highly nutritious and alkaline in nature. They not only strengthen the bones but […]
Peanut rice recipe | South Indian style peanut rice recipe
Peanut rice recipe – Simple, aromatic and delicious rice made in South Indian style with roasted and ground peanuts. This is one of the rice recipes I make for the lunch box when ever I am short of time in the mornings. I usually make a vegetable salad or slice some carrots and cucumbers to […]