Growing up I don’t remember being fond of Rasam. In fact, nobody in my family had inclination towards it and so my mother hardly prepared it. The only ones we had were at restaurants or at some functions.
But then after marriage things changed and now I make it pretty ... Read MoreBeetroot Rasam Rice
Published On 15 Jun 2009 By redchillies. Under Daal Rasam Sambhar varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.
Growing up I don’t remember being fond of Rasam. In fact, nobody in my family had inclination towards it and so my mother hardly prepared it. The only ones we had were at restaurants or at some functions.
But then after marriage things changed and now I make it pretty ... Read More
On our last visit to India more than 2 months ago, my mother had prepared very delicious and fragrant Tomato Rice with mint. That along with a yogurt raita made a quick fix and light tasting dinner. Quite frankly I am not a huge fan of Tomato Rice and when ... Read MoreSpicy Pongal (Khara Pongal /Moogachi khichidi)
Published On 26 Feb 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Easy Vegetarian Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Konkani Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes, Vegan Recipes.
Isn’t it true that simple, uncomplicated things are the ones that provide the most warmth and comfort? We had been to an Indian Restaurant last weekend in lieu of a mini-celebration and we had their lunch buffet. You know, how these Indian restaurants are with their buffets; they have a ... Read MoreRaw Mango, Flat bean Rice (Avarekai MavinaKayi Chitranna)
Published On 26 Jan 2009 By redchillies. Under Breakfast/ Brunch /Tiffin Varieties, Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.
This is in variation to the Chitranna that I have already mentioned here. Avarekai, is known as 'Flat Beans' in English are very famous in Karnataka. Avarekai is available in Indian stores here in the US under the name 'Surti Papdi Lilva', usually in the frozen section. A beautiful (picture) ... Read MoreCoconut Corriander Rice
Published On 22 Dec 2008 By redchillies. Under Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.
Coriander is one of our favorite herbs and I use it for garnishing Daals, Sabjis, curries, rice, salads etc pretty much everything else. Even though I say garnishing in a light sense, I sometimes get overboard and even use half of the coriander leaves just in one dish especially daal. ... Read MoreLemon Rice Recipe(Chitranna)
Published On 18 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Indian Festival Recipes, Karnataka Recipes, Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties, Sankranthi/ Pongal Recipes.
Lemon Rice also called Chitranna in Kannada is an easy to prepare yet flavorful rice dish. This is also a good way to use the left over rice or maybe a quick dish idea when unexpected guests arrive. The flavor of this depends on the strong seasoning (Tadka) that is ... Read MoreDaal Ka Pulao / Vegetable Khichidi
Published On 06 Nov 2008 By redchillies. Under Rice, Kichidi Pulao Varieties.
I have heard from many people that they plan their menu for the entire week in advance. I have tried to do that but most of the times the plan does not work out as expected. The reasons being there are some last minute changes; unexpected leftovers from previous days ... Read More
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