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  Easy Fish Pulao/ Indian Fish Pilaf- Pomfret Fish and Rice Fish Pulao/ Indian Fish Pilaf is a yummy, finger-licking good, rice recipe. Do you like easy one-pot meals with rice? There is no denying the fact that chicken and rice is the most popular when it comes to soul-satisfying and filling meals. But if you are a fish lover like me, you will love this pulao. Fish and rice have an affinity for each other and is a comforting meal. It is just like your favorite fish biryani, but a milder version. This delicious fish pulao/pilaf is no- fuss, homey weekend meal. My ideal weekend meal would be a one-pot meal, and if you are like me, this dish is a perfect example of a quick meal.  The first time I tasted a fish pulao/Ilish Pulao was in Calcutta. Ever since I, have been trying different versions, but I guarantee you this one is the easiest of all. The fish pieces are fried till golden before adding to the rice along with earthy spices to make a fragrant pulao. The rice gets cooked...

Kerala Beef Biryani Biryani is a glorious one pot meal,satisfying and delicious. It is an exotic dish prepared and served on all festive occasions. The rice and meat is gently spiced and flavored with earthy spices. Biryani is a one pot meal, but not easy (of course there is a quicker pressure cooker version! ), as prepping and making a good biryani is time consuming. But once in a while I do crave for Biryani  as a weekend dinner. I have already shared a lot of Biryani recipes in this blog. Here's one more to the list- it is a Kerala style beef biryani.  Ingredients To cook rice Kaima Rice- 3 cups Ghee- 1 tsp Fried onion- 2 tbs Salt- to taste Water- 6 cups Cinnamon- 2 inch clove- 4-5 Star Aniseed - 2 Green chilly -1 Chopped pineapple- 3 tbs Mint leaves- a few For the masala Beef - 1 kg Ghee- 3-4 tbs Shallots- 1 cup Green Chilly- 10 Ginger- 2 inch piece Garlic pods- 8-10 Tomato-3 small Carrot Cubed- 3/4 cup Chopped coriander leaves and mint- ...

Mexican Tomato Fried Rice Fried rice is an easy and tasty way to use left over rice and vegetables. This is a Mexican inspired tangy and yummy tomato fried rice.  I have used both tomato puree and tomato sauce for this recipe. Try this simple recipe,you will surely love it. Ingredients Cooked rice- 3 cup (cook with chicken broth) Tomato puree- 3/4 cup Chopped onion- 1 medium Minced garlic- 2 cloves Sweet pepper or bell pepper chopped- 1/2 cup Paprika- 1/4 tsp Grated carrot- 3/4 cup Tomato paste- 2 tbs Jalapenos -  2 chopped Oregano and thyme- a pinch Chopped parsley, rosemary - 2 tbs Oil Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in a pan and saute onions and garlic for two minutes. Add tomato puree and paste and allow it to cook and reduce. Season with salt and pepper and stir occasionally.  Add the paprika powder,chopped pepper, jalapenos and grated carrots and stir fry for 2 minutes.  Add cooked rice, chopped herbs and mix well. Stir fry ...

Arabian Bukhari Rice Arabian Bukhari rice is  aromatic and delicious chicken and rice. This is a one pot meal and a sure winner. It is different from the elaborate chicken biryani,but equally tasty and great for weekend lunch .Try this,you will surely love it Ingredients 1) For the rice Basmathi rice- 3 cups Onion-2 medium Tomato puree- 1 cup Chopped carrot- 1 cup Dry lemon/black-2 (optional) whole spices-Cinnamon- 2 piece,Cloves- 4,Green cardomon-2,Bay leaves-2 Salt to taste Oil 2) For the chicken masala Chicken - 1 kg Garlic- 5-6 Chilly powder- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp Masala powder-Cinnamon- 1 piece, Cardamon-2, black cardamom- 2,clove- 2-3 nutmeg- a small piece, Dry ginger 1/2 inch piece, galanga powder- 1/8 tsp 3) For Garnish Thinly sliced onion- 1 Pine nuts-2 tsp Raisins- 10-12 Make a fine powder of all the masala listed in group (2) under chicken masala. Mix in chilly powder, turmer...

Mutton Yakhni Pulao Mutton yakhni pulao is a  quick and delicious one pot aromatic meal. The rice is cooked in mutton stock and is very flavorful and filling meal.It is milder than biryani but is unique it its own way. Mutton is cooked till tender and later the rice is cooked in the mutton stock along with spices. Try this,you will surely love it. Ingredients Basmathi rice- 2 1/2 cups Mutton  - 1 1/2 lb Onion- 1 medium Thinly sliced onion- 1 medium Green Chilly-2-3 Ginger garlic paste- 1 1/2 tsp Chilly powder- 1 tsp Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/2tsp Kewra water or rose water- 1 tsp Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon Cashew nuts or chopped almonds- 2 tbs Chopped coriander leaves for garnish salt to taste Ghee- 1tsp oil Whole spices for rice and mutton- Cinnamon - 2 small stick,Kala Jeera/black jeera- 1/2 tsp Ajwain/carom seeds- a pinch,bay leaves- 2,cloves-6-7,Star aniseed- 2 Cardamon- 2,Black cardamon- 2   First step is to cook ...

Malabar Thenga Choru Malabar Tenga Choru/ coconut rice delicious and fragrant rice. It is your simple regular rice cooked in coconut milk . I used jeerakashala/ kaima rice, a tiny aromatic rice that is common in Malabar region of Kerala. It is very simple yet exotic and perfect for any occasion. If you have sudden  guests and do not have much time to make an elaborate dinner or lunch,try this quick and delicious rice. Tenga Choru can be paired with any spicy curry. Ingredients Jeerakashala/ kaima rice- 1 1/2 cups Shallots chopped- 1/2 cup Ginger chopped- 1/2 tsp Green chilly-3 Water- 1 1/2 cup Coconut milk- 2 cup (use both thin and thick coconut milk) Grated coconut- 1/2 cup Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp (optional) Fenugreek seeds- 1/3 tsp Star Aniseed- 2 Ghee- 2 tsp For garnish Thinly sliced onion- 1/2 Chopped coconut slices- 2 tsp Wash and soak rice for half an hour,drain and keep aside. Heat oil and ghee in a deep quart pan .Add star anise...

Ari Unda/ Rice Ladoo Today's recipe is a humble sweet/ladoo made with rice. There is another version of ari unda/ avalose unda that,I posted earlier.Rice ladoos/ari unda  is a traditional sweet of Kerala with very little ingredients, rice, coconut,and jaggery. It has the beautiful aroma of roasted rice,  cardamon and cumin. This is my mother- in -laws recipe and it tastes yummy. Try this, you will surely love it. Ingredients Red rice/matta rice/parboiled rice- 2 cup Jaggery powdered- 1  1/2cup Coconut grated- 1 cup Ghee- 1 tsp Cardamon powder- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder- a pinch Wash rice and drain, spread on a cloth or towel to get dry.  Heat a pan and add the rice. Dry roast the rice in medium heat for 10-12 minutes. The rice will change color,and there will be popping sound. Switch off the flame and allow this to cool a bit. Add  the rice into the mixer and make it into a fine powder. Add grated coconut, powdered jaggery, cardamom powder,...

Egg Fried Rice Egg fried rice is simple and quick meal with egg and left over rice. Egg fried rice is usually served as breakfast and is minimal yet tasty and filling. Try this you will surely love it. Ingredients Cooked rice- 2 cup Egg-3 Minced garlic- 1 tsp Spring onions- 1/2 cup chopped Crushed chilly- 1/8 tsp (optional) Soya sauce- 1 tsp Pepper and salt to taste Sesame oil- 1 tbs In a pan add few drops of oil and add one beaten egg. Quickly scramble it and stir fry for a minute till it gets dry. Add pinch of salt and pepper and set this aside. This step is optional, this can be used later to garnish along with chopped spring onions. In the same pan add oil. When hot add the crushed red chilly flakes and minced garlic. Immediately add cooked rice and stir fry for a minute. Beat eggs in a bowl and pour over the rice. Mix quickly till the rice coats with the egg and stir fry in medium for two to three minutes. Finally add soya sauce, pepper powder,  salt ...

Rajma/Kidney Beans Pulao  Pulao is simple one pot meal and I often make with vegetables or meat. This time I had some leftover kidney beans/rajma. Its delicious and aromatic combo of rice, spices, beans and vegetables. It is easy lunch box recipe. Ingredients Basmathi Rice- 1 1/2 cups Kidney beans- cooked- 1 cup Beans- 1/2 cup Onion- 1 Green chilly- 3 Ginger- 1 inch piece Garlic- 2 Turmeric- 1/2 tsp Garam masala- 1/8 tsp Chicken broth/ Vegetable broth- 1 cup Water- 2 1/2 cup Whole spices-Cinnamon- 1 inch  stick,Cardamon- 2,Cloves - 4 Lemon juice-  1 tsp Salt to taste Cashew nuts chopped- 5 Raisins- a few Oil 2 tsp Ghee- 1 tsp To cook rajma/kidney beans soak over night. Pressure cook (5-6 whistles) and keep aside. Chop beans, onion, ginger and garlic and set aside. Heat oil and ghee in a deep heavy bottom pan and add in the whole masalas, cashew nut and raisins . When it changes color  add onion,ginger- garlic and saute till the ...

Yeung Chau Fried Rice Yeung Chau Fried rice is popular menu in Chinese restaurants. Yeung Chau is a province in China known for its superior fried rice dishes.  It is colorful and flavorful with with tender crispy vegetables, prawns and meat. Barbequed pork is one of the key ingredient n this fried rice. I used grilled salmon fish instead. So this is a seafood Yeung chau fried rice. Oyster sauce, curry powder or Chinese five spice  is used instead of soya sauce. Give this recipe a try, you will surely love it. Recipe source: Leeann Chin and Katie Chin, Everyday Chinese Cooking . Ingredients White rice/ basmathi rice- cooked- 2 cup Egg-1 Chopped onion- 1/2 cup Garlic- 2 cloves Vegetable oil- 2 tbs Peas- 1/2 cup Carrots- 1/2 cup chopped Green beans chopped- 1/3 cup Grilled Prawns- 3/4 cup Grilled salmon- 3/4 cup shredded (or barbecued pork or chicken)  Oyster sauce- 1 tbs Pepper and salt to taste Heat oil in a pan. Stir fry ...

Spiced Tomato Rice/ South Indian Thakkali Sadam Tomato rice is simple and easy to make at home. It is irresistibly delicious, packed with flavor, and made with simple ingredients. It is comfort food and reminds us of our childhood. It was a favorite school lunch box recipe.  If you are from South India, then this tangy aromatic rice needs no introduction. The rice is stir-fried with tomatoes to create a spicy, mildly sweet, savory, and aromatic rice. Sometimes best of the flavors can be achieved with simple ingredients, and tomato rice is a perfect example of an easy-to-put-together comforting rice dish. If you have the rice pre-cooked, this one-skillet rice will be ready in under 20 minutes. It is a filling meal by itself and is perfect for any occasion. Tomato rice has so many variations. Tomatoes are added to spruce up the rice in many cuisines. In this South Indian style, tomato rice ghee, sesame oil, ginger, asafoetida, curry leaves, and toasted nuts add layers of flav...

Coconut Shrimp Rice Coconut shrimp rice is simple and flavorful one pot dish. This rice cooked in coconut milk. It  is aromatic with coconut, spices, shrimp. Toasted shredded coconut used for garnish gives it a unique flavor and taste. This can be paired with spicy curries or with raita and papad. Try this simple rice dish,you will surely love it. Ingredients  1)For the rice Basmathi rice -1 1/2 cup Cloves- 3 Cinnamon stick- 2 peices Cardamon- 2 Coconut milk thick- 1/2 cup water- 2 1/2 cup salt to taste 2)For the masala Shrimp- 1/2 pound Shredded carrot- 1/2 cup Grated coconut- 1/2 cup Onion- 1 medium Ginger chopped- 1 tbs Garlic- 3 cloves Green chilly- 3 slit Curry leaves- a few Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Garam masala- 1/ 2 tsp Lemon juice- 1 medium (or you can use one tomato instead) Ghee - 1 tsp  oil and salt to taste Wash rice nicely and add all ingredients listed under( 1) rice and cook in a low medium flame. Once cooked fl...

Cauliflower Prawns rice  This recipe is inspired from vegetable biryani, I once tried at a restaurant. It had fried cauliflower in it as garnish and tasted delicious. I made this prawns rice and added  crispy cauliflower fitters. It is a delicious and filling rice.Serve this is papad and pickle. Ingredients Basmathi rice-  1 1/2 cups Prawns- 15 Celery chopped- 1/3 cup Green peas- 1/3 cup (or vegetable of your choice) Finely minced cauliflower- 1/2 cup Onion- 1 medium Green chilly - 3-4 Ginger garlic paste- 1 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp Garam masala - 1/2 tsp Ghee- 1 tbs Bay leaf-1 Salt to taste For the fitters Cauliflower florets- 1 cup Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp Fennel powder- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder- a pinch Corn starch- 2 tbs Flour- 2 tbs Oil for frying Salt to taste Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan. Add bay leaf and ginger garlic paste and saute till raw flavor disappears.Add onion, green chilly,chopped celery and saute for two...

Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice Chicken fried rice is a family favorite and a perfect Sunday meal. Add pineapple to your regular chicken or shrimp fried rice to make a more interesting. Pineapple and chicken fried rice is sweet and savory  rice busting with flavor of caramelized pineapple. You can make it vegetarian or add chicken/ shrimp/eggs. Ingredients Cooked rice- 3 cups Chicken -1/2 lb Pineapple cubes- 1 cup Celery chopped- 1/2 cup Spring onions-1/2 cup Bell pepper chopped- 1/2 cup (or vegetables of your choice) Garlic- 3 pods Turmeric powder- 1/8 tsp (or half tsp curry powder) Red chilly flakes- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder- 1/8 tsp Soya sauce- 1 tbs Oyster sauce- 1/2 tsp Fish sauce- 1/2 tsp Sugar- 1 tsp Sesame oil-2 tbs Roasted peanuts- 2 tbs Cut chicken into small pieces. Marinate for half an hour with soya sauce,chopped garlic and red chilly flakes. Roast peanuts and keep aside. Heat sesame oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken and stir fry ...

Paneer Lemon Mint Rice This is a quick and comforting meal for those who love paneer. It is a combination of three enticing flavors paneer,mint and lemon. The mint flavor is not overpowering in this dish but if you are a fan of the mild paneer flavor reduce the amount of mint. You can give your own personal touches but I guarantee that it is a delicious and flavorful rice and you will surely love it. Ingredients Cooked basmathi rice-2 cup Onion - 1 small Ginger thinly sliced- 1 inch thick Green chilly-2 Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp Lemon juice- 1 lemon Garam masala- 3/4 tsp Shahi jeera- 1/2 tsp Sugar- 1/2 tsp Salt to taste To marinate Paneer- 2 cup (cubed) Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp Turmeric powder-a pinch Kashmiri Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp Garam masala-1/3 tsp Cumin powder- a pinch Yogurt- 3 tbs (hung curd) lemon juice-a few drops Mint - a hand full   To garnish Cashew nut-6-8 Badam- 5-6 Pistachio-6-8 Ghee- 1 tsp Fresh mint leaves- a few Cook rice and a...

Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe Chicken fried rice is simple and easy to make at home. Who does not like fried rice? There are so many varieties of fried rice that you can try, and it is irresistibly delicious and packed with flavor. Chinese restaurant-style fried rice is the best healthy weeknight dinner, and the leftovers are great for lunches. It is my number one favorite when it comes to takeout. But you got to admit sometimes the takeout fried rice can be boring, and bland with little veggies and under cooked rice. So why not try making fried rice at home. This homemade fried rice recipe has been a lifesaver that is better than takeout fried rice!  I make a big batch of fried rice once a week, and it can be easily customizable.You can make delicious fried rice with whatever we’ve got on hand in the fridge or freezer. Try different kinds of proteins like chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, fish or eggs or with veggies like peas, carrots, beans, bell pepper, mushroom, pineapple, etc. ...