Rice / Choru

Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta

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:

Egg, Non Veg, Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta

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:

Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta

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:

Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta

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:

Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta

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:

Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta

Green Tomato Tamarind Rice / Pacha Thakkali Pulihora

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati / raw rice2 green tomatoes/ pacha thakkali, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp asafoetida1 pinch cumin seeds2 tsp urad dal1 tbsp roasted chana dal / pottukadala3 tbsp peanuts1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillieslemon sized tamarindsalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Cook […]

Pulav / Pulao, Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta

Mint Rice / Mint Pulao

Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 cup mint leaves3 tbsp grated coconut3 green chillies1 tsp ginger1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 piece cinnamon2 cloves2 cardamoms1-1 1/2 tbsp oilsalt to taste Preparation: Wash the rice and cook in a deep pan adding enough water and salt till done. Drain the water and keep it aside […]

Fish, Kerala Dishes, Non Veg, Rice / Choru, Rice / Pasta, Seafood

Mathi Choru / Sardine Masala Rice

Ingredients: cooked matta rice, as required8-10 sardines / mathi1 tbsp chilli powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder5-6 shallots, sliced1 sprig curry leavessalt to tastecoconut oil, as required Preparation: Cut and clean the sardines and marinate them with chilli powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and salt and keep it aside for 20-30 minutes. Heat coconut […]