KESHARIYA KHEER ( SAFFRONY RICE PUDDING)

KESHARIYA KHEER (SAFFRONY RICE PUDDING) Kheer, phirni or rice pudding, whatever we say, is a delicious creamy and popular Indian sweet/dessert prepared from milk and rice. Basic difference between kheer and phirni is of rice. In kheer ,whole rice is used and in phirni broken rice is used. We can prepare various types of kheer…

VEG.FRIED RICE

VEG. FRIED RICE Veg fried rice is one of the most pooular dish along with hakka noodles and manchurian in Indo Chinese food. This flavourful and aromatic rice dish is paired best with gravy Manchurian. And it turns into a satisfying mini meal. Though there are little variations in spices and veggies which we add…

GHENS ( BROKEN RICE PORRIDGE )

GHENS ( BROKEN RICE PORRIDGE) Ghens is a traditional Gujarati dish which has now fallen in forgotten / lost recipes category. Our traditional dishes are healthy and prepared with minimum ingredients. Ghens is one of such dishes , it is pepared from broken rice ( kanki ) and curd. Combination of rice and curd are…

GULKAND PHIRNI

GULKAND PHIRNI Phirni/ kheer is a milky and creamy dessert of India. It is popular all around India, known by different names like kheer, phirni, payasam etc. Though the processes are a bit different but the key ingredients are milk and rice only. Sugar and jaggery both can be used for sweetness. We can add…

KHICHDI

KHICHDI Khichdi ( hotchpotch ) is considered as sick people diet as it is light in digestion. Prepared from rice and split yellow beans (dal), this humble khichdi is now our national food. Now a days there are so many flavours added in basic khichdi to make it more tasty. These flavours attracts those who…

DILL LEAVES RICE

DILL LEAVES RICE Dill leaves ,a wispy and fern like greens have soft and sweet taste with strong smell. Origin of dill leaves ( sprigs ) are Mediterranean and Eastern European regions. Dill leaves are good source of vitamin C ,A and antioxidants. Dill leaves help in preventing Insomnia, cures Diarrhea, reduces inflammation ,manage diabetes,…

AKKARVADISAL ( SWEET MILK PONGAL )

AKKARAVADISAL ( SWEET MILK PONGAL ) God’s own country Kerala is a among greenest states in the country & it has an abundance of local produce. Kerala cuisine is interesting & it is different from other Southern states. To indulge your sweet tooth, Kerala has a delectable variety of traditional desserts – from Ada pradhaman…

LEMON RICE

LEMON RICE Tamil Nadu , one of the hottest states of the country is located in the southern part of India. Though there are many non vegetarian dishes in Tamil cuisine but mostly vegetarian food is there due to large population of Tamil Brahmins. If we look at the vegetarian dishes , dosa, idli, pongal…

MANGO RICE PUDDING/ MANGO KHEER

MANGO RICE PUDDING / MANGO KHEER Kheer, firni, rice pudding is known name for all of us. It is made from rice & milk. Here I have added riped mango to give twist to regular kheer. Ingredients: 3 cup milk 1 cup cooked rice 1 cup mango pulp 1 cup mango chunks 3 tbsp sugar…

AKKI ROTI ( RICE FLAT BREAD)

AKKI ROTI ( RICE FLAT BREAD) Akki roti is Karnataka special , prepared with rice flour,vegetables & tapped on tawa. Here, I tapped on a plastic sheet & then transferd to tawa. Akki means rice in Kannada. Akki roti is served as a breakfast & lunch with coconut chutney. Though it is popular breakfast item…