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”
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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”
Vangi Bhaat
Click here to like! Vaangi bhaat translates to brinjal or eggplant rice. I was first introduced to this while I studied in Belgaum. It is a pretty famous way of utilizing eggplants in Karnataka and Maharashtra. I do not eat brinjals since I am allergic, however, Mayur had never tasted this rice so I decidedContinue reading “Vangi Bhaat”
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”
Dak Juk- Korean Congee
Click here to like! Congee is simple rice porridge eaten throughout Asia. Every country has its own variation and ingredients that make it unique to that region. Growing up in Goa, I did have simple congee that we call pej as a mid day snack. But the concept of having congee for breakfast was completelyContinue reading “Dak Juk- Korean Congee”
Kacchi Biryani
Click here to like! Biryani holds a special place in my heart. If someone asks me what would you like your last meal to be? This would be it! Biryani! My dad makes one of the best biryanis I have tasted. It would be a staple in my house for Dusshera, Eid, or any otherContinue reading “Kacchi Biryani”
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”
Thai Inspired Peanut Chicken Fried Rice
Click here to like! My husband loves fried rice! He could live off of it if he could have his way! I love trying different recipes of fried rice for the same reason. I recently made Thai Peanut Sauce and wanted to attempt making fried rice with it. This sweet and salty fried rice hasContinue reading “Thai Inspired Peanut Chicken Fried Rice”
Spiced and Steamed Rice Balls
Click here to like! I am one of those people who is easily fed up of having the same dish repeatedly. That is why I like to experiment in my kitchen and come up with something new every time. My husband complaints often that I do no repeat dishes that he likes. Well, so IContinue reading “Spiced and Steamed Rice Balls”