Tawa pulav – a delicious, aromatic street food from Mumbai India where basmati rice is cooked with blend of spices and vegetables. The name itself is enough and I start drooling! I tasted this dish for the first time in my Uncle’s house. I was in college at that time and went to Mumbai to…
YumSeeraga Samba Rice – Chettinad Vendakkai Sadam
Seeraga Samba Rice is an aromatic rice from Southern India and I’m sharing a recipe for Chettinad Vendakkai Sadam. I have always been fascinated and loved to increase my knowledge in different cuisines. One of the most popular cuisine in South India is Chettinad Cuisine. Chettiar hospitality is legendary and their feast is vast and…
YumChettinad Vegetable Biryani / Review of Ramajeyam Seeraga Samba Rice
Samba rice is a rice variety mainly grown in parts of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Seeraga means cumin seeds and this rice is as small as a cumin seed and that’s how it got its name. It is very popular and specially used to make seeraga samba biryani or Chettinad biryani. I have become so fond of…
YumBroccoli Rice Recipe – Broccoli Pulao
Broccoli is a extremely good for health and on of the reasons that I’m sharing a Broccoli Rice Recipe today. This week has been super exciting and I’m just bursting to share all the news but I have to wait for the right time and day to share it. Last few days have been the…
YumAchari Pulao
I recently made some mango pickles and still have some pickle brine. So, decided to make some pickled pilaf today. Everyone usually loves this rice as the pickle brine adds nice aroma and flavor to a simple vegetable pilaf. You can also use achari masala in place of pickle brine. This rice can be enjoyed with some…
YumNellikai Sadam – Gooseberry Flavored Rice
Nellikai sadam is a delicious variety rice flavored with gooseberry and mild spices. Gooseberries which are also known as amla or nellikai and have great health benefits. It is extremely good for hair, eyes and skin. It even helps to control cholesterol. Check out the video recipe to make Nellikai sadam: I prepared an…
YumThayir Sadam – Curd Rice Recipe
Curd rice is one of my ultimate comfort food. Sometimes you just need something simple and light to have for lunch or dinner. Curd rice always comes handy and curd is a good source of protein too. We call it thayir sadam in Tamil Nadu. Thayir means curd and sadam means rice. I just love…
YumCarrot Rice
My little boy usually does not prefer to eat his veggies separately. So, I often look for options like Variety Rice or Stuffed Parathas etc. Carrot rice is a great option specially for lunch box and you can easily send it with some Raita and chips. Ingredients to cook plain rice: Raw rice – 1…
YumRaw Mango Rice / Manga Sadam
One of my favorite dish during mango season is Manga sadam or better known as Mango Rice. It is made with raw mango and simply delicious! It is especially loved by pregnant women because of its sweet and sour flavor. I remember how I used to enjoy it during my pregnancy time :).. I usually…
YumChickpeas Rice
Chickpeas have many benefits and protein power-house. They are high in fibre and rich in Iron and help in stabilizing blood sugar level. As they are rich in fiber, it can be included in weight loss diets. This is a simple flavorful rice with goodness of chickpeas and flavors of mild spices. Ingredients: Raw rice – 1 cup Boiled and cooked…
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