Click here to like! Tomato rice is a popular dish from the South of India. However, my version is inspired by Maharashtra. I developed this recipe when I had a lot of leftover tomatoes from a large harvest. Masale bhaat is one of my favorites and I decided to pair the tempering for masale bhaatContinue reading “Tomato Rice”
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Bethem/Goan Khichdi
Click here to like! Khichdi is made in some form or the other throughout India. It is hard to pinpoint where it originated from. It is a one-pot meal that was filling and nutritious. Maybe that is why it is so popular all over the Indian subcontinent. So what is the Goan version of khichdi?Continue reading “Bethem/Goan Khichdi”
Saffron Rice
Click here to like! Saffron rice is a flavorful yet simple, no-hassle side dish. I love making saffron rice to go as a side for my Middle Eastern, African, or Indian curries. It is a one-pot side dish and the flavors will leave everyone wondering how much effort you put into making it. The floralContinue reading “Saffron Rice”
Instant Pot Machboos
Click here to like! Machboos is famous chicken rice made in the Middle Eastern. The first time I had it was in Bahrain. The rice is flavorful and the meat tender, fall off the bone good. My co sister, Amrita, had got me some baharat (Bahraini spice mix) on her last visit here which isContinue reading “Instant Pot Machboos”
Patriotic Pulao
Click here to like! It is Indian Independence Day today (August 15th). I try to cook something every year with the colors of the flag. This year it is going to be this simple yet delicious tricolor pulao made quickly in the instant pot. Happy Independence Day to all our Indian followers! What you willContinue reading “Patriotic Pulao”
Khoshari
Click here to like! Khoshari is the national dish of Egypt. The first time I had this dish was in Bahrain. I remember having gone to an exhibition. There were many food stalls outside and it being lunchtime, we decided to get some food. I had never tried Egyptian food so I decided to giveContinue reading “Khoshari”
Green Prawns Pulao
Click here to like! I still remember the first time that I made this pulao. I had a lot of left over chutney and I wasn’t sure what to do with it. I just decided to add it to the rice I was making. The outcome was delicious and this recipe has since been aContinue reading “Green Prawns Pulao”
Kandyachi Bhakri
Click here to like! Were you a kid that despised getting up in the mornings for school but would be up at 5:30 am on weekends? Well, I was! It is not that I hated school, but it just seemed like a chore to get up so early for it! There have been many timesContinue reading “Kandyachi Bhakri”
Hainanese Chicken and Rice
Click here to like! I love trying local cuisine around the world. One of the best countries to visit for food is Singapore. It is a melting pot of cultures and the variety of food you find here will leave you in awe. It has been a few years since we went to Singapore. WeContinue reading “Hainanese Chicken and Rice”
Ukkadilli Tandlam Godh Bhakri
Click here to like! Today is Makarsankranthi. It is supposed to be the coldest night of the year and marks the end of winter. A lot of customs surrounding this festival reflect that. Black is not considered a very auspicious color, however, on this day ladies wear black sarees in some parts of India. BeingContinue reading “Ukkadilli Tandlam Godh Bhakri”