Category: Other Varieties

Capsicum & Paneer Rice ~ Bell Pepper & Indian Cottage Cheese Rice

Capsicum Paneer Rice 1

After posting one biryani & one pulao recipe, for the last day of the marathon I am sharing a recipe that falls under the other rice varieties category. In the other varieties of rice, the rice is fully cooked, then seasoned and/or tempered with spices to enhance the flavor of rice. When I announced the… more

Remembering Jayasree with Soya Vaangi Bhath

Soya Vaangi Bath, Soya vangi bath, Kailas Kitchen soya vaangi bath,

A week ago, I was shocked to learn from Priya’s post that Jayasree of Experiments in Kailas Kitchen is no more. She passed away on 12th of this month from Pneumonia. I did not know her that well but did a few blogging marathons with her this year. In fact, just in August, she was… more

Mexican Rice ~ Spanish Rice

Mexican Rice, Spanish Rice

Today is the last day of the marathon and I can’t believe it is already over! When we started the marathon, I had second thoughts of the theme I picked and to my surprise, of all the themes I have done so far during the marathons, I enjoyed this the most. Also, to this edition… more

BM#3 Day 7: Dalimbay Bhaat ~ Val Rice

Dalimbay bhaat, Val rice, Chikkudu rice, chikkudu annam

This is the last day of blogging marathon # 3. As always, it was fun running the marathon. My theme for this marathon was entries for on going events and I conclude the marathon visiting Maharashtra. Today’s recipe dalimbay bhaat or val rice, is a preparation from marathi cuisine. Val is dried broad beans or… more

BM#3 Day 1: Carrot Pulihora ~ Carrot Rice

Carrot pulihora

Hello dear readers, are you ready for another marathon, the third one this year? Blogging Marathon # 3 starts today and just like last time, we have a theme. This time I chose ongoing events.  All the recipes I post during these 7 days will be for an ongoing food event. Just like last time,… more

Flavored Brown Rice

Flavored brown rice

As I mentioned in my last post, I am beginning to fall in love vangibath powder. I made this powder few days ago and used it in to prepare flavored brown rice. The outcome was one delicious brown rice! I actually made it for lunch last Thursday  and loved it a lot. I wanted U… more

Cucumber Yogurt Rice

I am back with another cucumber treat from Tarla Dalal, Cucumber Yogurt Rice. I don’t like plain yogurt rice and don’t eat it everyday, which is very uncommon for a south indian. Whenever I am on a guilt trip that I am not getting enough calcium from my diet, I make cucumber raita, spinach raita,… more

Chana Dal Khichdi

chana dal khichidi

It has been a while since I last blogged.   Today I am here to share with you a quick and easy, one dish meal.  Chana Dal Khichdi is a quick and easy recipe that can be served anytime of the day.  It can served for breakfast,  if one doesn’t mind eating rice for breakfast, or… more

Poni/Popu Annam (Indian Fried Rice)

poni annam, popu annam, indian fried rice

This is a very good recipe to use leftover rice. Total Time: 20 minutes Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: Oil: 2 tbsp Cardamoms: 2 (opt) Cloves: 1 (opt) Bay Leaves & Flower: 1 (opt) Sahajeera: 1tsp (opt) Curry Leaves: 3 Methi Powder: ¼ tsp Onion: 1 medium sliced Green Chillies: 3-4… more