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:
Rice / Pasta
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:
Spinach Chicken Pasta / Green Pasta
Ingredients: a bunch of spinach leaves ( 2 cups spinach leaves / palak )300 gm pasta200 gm boneless chicken, cut into small cubes1 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1/2 onion, finely chopped1 cup cream1 cup milk1/2 chicken stock cube1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp chilli flakes1 tsp oregano1/2 cup grated cheesesalt to […]
Red Kidney Beans Rice / Rajma Pulao
Ingredients: 1 cup red kidney beans / rajma ( I used canned kidney beans)2 cups basmati rice1 onion, chopped1 tsp garlic paste1 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala2 tomatoes, choppedsalt to taste2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Black Chickpeas Rice / Kadala Pulav
Ingredients: 1 cup black chickpeas / kadala2 cups basmati rice1 onion, chopped1 tsp garlic paste1 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala2 tomatoes, choppedsalt to taste2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Beetroot Chicken Pasta / Pink Pasta
Ingredients: 1 small beetroot300 gm pasta200 gm boneless chicken, cut into small cubes2 tbsp unsalted butter1 tbsp garlic, chopped2 tbsp plain flour200 ml milk200 ml chicken stock1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp thyme1 tsp oregano100 gm grated cheese1 tbsp parsley leaves / coriander leavessalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Recipe Source: Cook’omania (YouTube)
Egg Kabsa
Ingredients: 6 hardboiled eggs2 cup sella basmati rice2 tomatoes3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp + 2 1/2 tsp kabsa masala / arabic masala4 cardamoms4 cloves1 bay leaf2 piece cinnamon sticks1 tbsp lemon juice1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp pepper corns1 chicken stock cube1 dried lemon1 large onion, sliced3 whole green […]
Green Peas Rice
Ingredients: 3/4-1 cup basmati rice ( 2 cups cooked basmati rice)1 cup frozen green peas1 tbsp ghee1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp sugar (optional)salt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation: