Ingredients:500 gms Basmati rice1-2 cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1 bay leaf1/2 onion thinly sliced1/2 cup green peas (I’ve used frozen peas)Salt2 tbsps Oil or GheeWater Method: Heat oil/ghee in a non stick pot on medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves and let them splutter for 1-2 minutes. Now add the sliced onions and cook…
Category: Rice
Chicken Schezwan Fried Rice
Ingredients:2 cups cooked rice (Preferably from the night before)1/2 cup fried chicken pieces cubed2-3 green onions chopped (separate greens from the white)2 tsp of schezwan sauce1/2 tsp ajinomoto (optional)1 tsp light soy sauceOilSalt Method: Heat oil in a wok on medium to high flame and sauté the white part of the green onions for a…
Sausage Pulav
Ingredients:3 cups Basmati rice400 gms goa sausages1/2 tsp turmeric10-12 black peppercorns4-5 green cardamoms2 Cinnamon sticks (1.5inch each)1-2 Bay leaves7 cloves2 bouillon cubes3 cups chopped onions1 cup chopped tomato3.5 cups hot waterOilSalt Method: Wash & soak rice for 30 mins and keep aside. Meanwhile cook sausages in 1 cup of water till all the moisture is…
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Ingredients:For the rice-1 tbsp chicken fat (optional)1-2 cloves garlic finely chopped1/2 tbsp ginger finely chopped1 cup rice1 cups chicken stock2 tbsp sesame oilSaltFor the chicken-1-2 chicken thighs1″ pieces ginger1-2 stalks green onions1 tbsp sesame oilSalt Method: Place the chicken in a pot on high flame, cover with water. Add ginger, green onions and season with…
Prawn Pulao
Ingredients:1/2′ cinnamon1-2 green cardamoms1 black cardamom4-5 black peppercorns1-2 petals of star anise2-3 cloves1/2 chopped onion1/2 tomato chopped1 slit green chilli1 tbsp ginger garlic paste1/4 tsp turmeric1/2 tsp red chilli powder1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander1/2 cup prawns1 1/4 cup riceWaterSaltOil Method: Cook rice in a pot of water with a little salt. Meanwhile heat oil in…
Bombay Chicken Biryani
Ingredients- To make the rice: 500-600 gms Basmati rice 1-2 bay leaves 1″ cinnamon 1 star anise 1-2 green cardamom To make the biryani masala: 500 grams chicken pieces 4-5 cloves 1 tsp coriander seeds 1/2 tsp carom seeds 2 onion sliced 1-2 green chillies 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder 1/4 tbsp turmeric powder 1/2…
Memoni Biryani/ Gujarati Mutton Biryani
Ingredients: 750 gm mutton cubes with bones 750 gm basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes 3-4 Onions, finely sliced 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved 4 tomatoes, diced 1 cup plain Yogurt 1 tbsp garlic paste 1 tbsp ginger Paste 5-6 green chilies 2-3 green cardamom 2 tbsp lemon Juice 1 cup Ghee…
Lemon Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons gram lentils 1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder 1 teaspoon turmeric 2 to 4 hot green chiles, such as jalapeno, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds 2/3 cup raw cashew nuts 8 cups cold cooked rice 1 lemon, juiced or to taste Salt Directions: In a casserole set over…
Hyderabadi Biryani
Ingredients: For the rice- 2 cups long grain basmati rice 1 tbsp oil 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 tsp salt For the chicken- 700-800 gms chicken pieces 3 cups chopped onions 1 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup yogurt 5-6 tbsp oil 1 tsp red chilli powder Salt to taste…
Malabar Prawn Rice
Cooking time: 30 mins.⏳ Ingredients:📋 500 gms prawns 2 cups rice 1/2 onion sliced 1 tomato chopped 1″ cinnamon 1-2 bay leaves 2-3 cardamom 3-4 blackpepper corns 1/2 tsp garlic 1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp coriander powder Salt Oil Method:…
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