RICE VARIETIES

PULIHORA

Tamirind rice/pulihora do not need any introduction to South Indians and especially Andhrites. Pulihora is a festive rice dish made with tamarind or lemon or mango. It’s made for all occasions - marriages,festivals,poojas.  CONTINUE..............

CHAKRAPONGALI

Chakrapongali is a traditional Andhra sweet dish with full of richness. Made with rice,moong dal, whole milk and lots and lots of ghee, the preparation tastes the ultimate and irresistible.CONTINUE......

KSHEERANNAM

Ksheerannam or milk pongali is a milk delicacy made with rice. Unlike the chakrapongali it  uses very little ghee, less in calories and tastes awesome.  CONTINUE............

KATTEPONGALI

Ven pongal or kattepongali is a rice dish from South India. It is a breakfast item from Tamilnadu served in almost all hotels.  CONTINUE.........

COCONUT RICE

Coconut rice is yet another delicacy made with coconut milk. It is mostly made in South Indian homes. Seasoned with ghee and cashews , this sweet, spicy and flavorful coconut rice is perfect for weekend lunch.  CONTINUE.........

MAMIDIKAYA PULIHORA

Mango rice or mamidikaya pulihora as called in Telugu is a simple rice dish made with raw mangoes. The traditional tamarind rice has a elaborate procedure but this mango rice is very simple to prepare. CONTINUE.........

SIMPLE - SPICY BIRYANI

Biryani is a lavish exotic flavorful dish which is loved by every one. The general procedure for making the biryani is very elaborate CONTINUE...........

VEGGIE FRIEDRICE

A simple rice recipe which is so tantalizing and so light is fried rice. Although this is an authentic preparation from China, many Asian countries adapted it by varying the ingredients used and to suit the tastes of people living there. CONTINUE........

VANGI BAATH

Vangi baath is on of the  traditional ways of serving brinjal………vankaya. A subtle flavored home made vangi baath masala is added to the fried brinjal pieces CONTINUE.........

VEGGIE PULAO

Pulao is a rice preparation in which rice is seasoned with ghee and whole garam masala along with the choice of vegetables.  CONTINUE.........

PUDINA RICE

As the name suggests this pulao is made from the very refreshing mint leaves. The lovely aroma of the mint in this pulao make it the best dish. CONTINUE........

CARROT DADDOJANAM

This is a twist to the regular daddojanam. A little taste and health are added to the already tasty daddojanam. Very easy to make and delicious to eat. CONTINUE........

NIMMAKAYA PULIHORA

A simple and easy recipe which can be made in jiffy is Nimmakaya pulihora. There is no much preparation for this recipe as the traditional pulihora. CONTINUE........

GARLIC RICE

I was surfing the web for the flavored rice recipes and that is when I came through this recipe. Garlic is used in wide variety of flavored rice in India. CONTINUE........

GHEE RICE

Ghee rice- the name itself indicates that ghee is the main ingredient. It is just a simple flavored rice which can be had with any masala gravy curry. CONTINUE...........

CORN-PEAS RICE

A simple and tasty flavored rice which is a good for any party or function. This is certainly a crowd pleaser. CONTINUE........

NUTTY FRIED RICE(INDIAN RECIPE)



Nutty fried rice is one such recipe which will be a favorite for all who crave crunchiness in all dishes. CONTINUE........

JEERA RICE

Flavored rice recipe is always the best and easy way to show off your kitchen skills. These simple rice dishes can be favorite for your kids and can be prepared easily for their lunch boxes. CONTINUE........

PEPPER CAPSICUM RICE

I have already posted the recipe for capsicum rice. Here I give another version of capsicum rice which is much simple and do not need any pre preparation. CONTINUE.........

KHICHDI 

A simple dal and rice mixture, easily digestible, simple to make and little ingredients make this a comfort food to all age groups. CONTINUE.........

TEMPLE PULIHORA

I have already posted recipes for pulihora-payasam-daddojanam. But the recipes I give today are entirely different. CONTINUE..........

PALAK BALLS PULAO

One of the favorite and healthy recipe of my toddler son. Lots and lots of palak and a little bit of masala makes this a healthy recipe for your fussy kids at dining table. CONTINUE........

FRIED RICE-2

I come with yet another simple fried rice recipe. A dish full of combined flavors of veggies, sauce and pepper. CONTINUE........

CHANA FRIED RICE

Packed with full of proteins, this is a one pot meal on a busy day. All you need is soaked and boiled chana and cooked rice. Very easy to make, yet very tasty. Give it a sure try. CONTINUE........

VEGGIE PALAK RICE

A simple and healthy fried rice recipe packed with lots of veggie goodness and lots and lots of palak. One of the best ways to make your fussy toddler eat more spinach and veggies. CONTINUE.......

TOMATO - COCONUT RICE

No much introduction……. Rice-tomato-coconut milk-some masala…….enjoy lunch with this tasty delight. CONTINUE.......

CHAYOTE FRIED-RICE

Don't know a recipe with chayote………try this simple chayote fried rice with Indian masala powder. Just chayote, masala powder, cooked rice and the dish is ready.  CONTINUE.........

MAHARASTRIAN NARIYAL BAATH

Have you ever tried some thing sweet with garam masala……..I have heard about the recipe through my friend, but I never tasted it. CONTINUE..........