Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice ( 4 cups cooked rice)150 gm boneless chicken, cut into small pieces1/2 tsp + 1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp + 1-2 tsp soy sauce2 eggs1 1/2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1 onion, finely chopped1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped1/2 cup capsicum, finely chopped1/2 cup beans, finely chopped1/2 chicken stock cube (optional)2-3 tsp […]
Rice / Pasta
Pressure Cooker Egg Mandi
Ingredients: 6 hardboiled eggs3 cup sella basmati rice4 1/2 cup hot water2 small tomatoes1 tsp + 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp pepper powder1 tsp mandi masala / arabic masala powder1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp garam masala4 cardamoms4 cloves2 bay leaves2 piece cinnamon […]
Pressure Cooker Ghee Rice / Neychoru
Ingredients: 2 cups jeerakasala rice / kaima rice1/2 onion, sliced3 cardamoms3-4 cloves2 pieces of cinnamon3 cups of watersalt to taste1 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp ghee1 tbsp oil For Garnishing: 2 tbsp ghee1 tbsp oil1 small onion, thinly slicedfew raisins and cashews1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation:
Beef Yakhni Pulao
Ingredients: 1/2 kg beef, cut into pieces2 1/2 cup basmati rice1/2 cup ghee2 onions, sliced1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste3 green chillies, finely chopped3 cinnamon2 green cardamom2 black cardamom4 cloves1 star anise1 tsp cumin seeds3/4 tsp pepper corns1 big tomato, chopped1 tsp chilli flakes2 tsp garam masala3/4 tsp fennel powder1/2 tbsp coriander powder3/4 cup less sour […]
Sausage Kabsa
Ingredients: 2 cup sella rice / basmati rice1/2 kg chicken sausages2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 medium tomatoes4 cardamoms4 cloves1 bay leaf3 piece cinnamon sticks1/2 tbsp pepper corns1 dried lemon1 large onion, sliced2 whole green chillies1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tsp kabsa masala / arabic masala3 cups hot watersalt to taste3 tbsp […]
Fish Mandi
Ingredients: 1/2 kg fish pieces ( I used king fish)2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp + 1 1/2 – 2 tbsp mandi masala / arabic masala powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp lemon juice2 1/2 cup sella basmati rice1 onion, thinly sliced2 whole green chillies1 tomato, grind to paste1 1/2 -2 […]
Plain Mandi Rice
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup sella basmati rice1 big onion, thinly sliced2 whole green chillies1 tomato, grind to paste2 chicken stock cube1 1/2 -2 tbsp arabic masala powder1 dried lemon2 bay leaves2 cinnamon1 tsp black pepper corns3 cardamoms3 clovessalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Chammanthi Choru
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked matta rice / parboiled rice1/2 cup grated coconut4 dry red chillies1″ piece ginger2 + 5 shallotsgooseberry sized tamarind2 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds1 1/2 – 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Cabbage and Egg Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice2 cups cabbage, chopped2 eggs, beaten1 medium onion, chopped2 green chillies, chopped2-3 garlic cloves, chopped1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp oil Preparation:
Koonthal Choru / Malabar Squid Rice
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup matta rice / parboiled rice1/2 kg squid / koonthal, cleaned and cut into pieces3 green chillies, finely chopped5-6 shallots, sliced1 tbsp fenugreek seeds2 sprig curry leaves1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 litre water Preparation: Recipe Source: The Big Sweet Tooth
Mint Lemon Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 small onion , chopped1 cup mint leaves4 garlic cloves1/2 inch ginger2 green chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp chana dal3/4 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp urad dal1/4 cup ground nuts10 cashew nuts2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tbsp ghee Preparation:
Cucumber Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 cup grated cucumber1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp chana dal1 1/2 tsp urad dal1/4 cup peanuts10 cashew nuts2 dry red chillies1 tsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/4 tsp asafoetida1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste2 tbsp ghee Preparation: