A long time ago,I had soaked up soyabeans for kurma and after cooking it I found that it was more than what I needed and hence I took a small portion of the cooked bean to use later.Given a chance I tend to whip up flavored rice with anything and everything and this soya went…
Just as Puli Sadham is to Kongunad,Chitranna is a specialty in Karnataka.A tangy rice dish that is very simple to prepare and very very yummy. First we have to prepare the CHITHRANNA GOJJU ,that can be mixed with steamed rice.This gojju also tastes best with curd rice / idli / dosa. There are umpteen variations…
This is a mildly flavored rice that is easy to prepare and can be done without much supervision. I used : Rice-1 cup [Washed and soaked in water for ½ an hour]Colored capsicum-1 cup choppedOnion-1,slicedCumin seeds-1 teaspoonSalt and pepper to tasteOil-1 teaspoon 1. In a deep microwave proof dish put in oil, cumin seeds and…
This is just like the regular tomato rice but with a briyani touch I used: Basmathi rice- 1 cup[washed and soaked in water for ½ an hour]Tomato-2 large ,choppedOnion-1,large choppedGarlic-5 small pods,choppedGrated ginger-1 teaspoonMustard seeds- 1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonChanna dhal-1/2 a teaspoonCurry leaves- a fewCinnamon- a small pieceGaram masala -1 teaspoonBay leaf -1Red chillies-5Salt to…
This is a delectable combination of methi [Fenugreek leaves] and peas with a hint of spices and without a tinge of bitterness! I used: Cooked rice-2 cupsKasuri methi[Dry fenugreek leaves]- 2 tablespoonsPeas-1/2 a cup,boiled till just cookedTomato-1,choppedOnion-1,choppedSambar powder-1 teaspoonGarlic-2 pods,gratedBayleaf-1Curry leaves – a fewMustard-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonSalt to tasteOil-2 teaspoons 1. Soak kasuri methi in…
