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3 different methods of cooking basmati rice To cook it in pot or cooker using draining method. (in the recipe card)2. Cooking using absorption method. (in the recipe card)3. How to cook basmati rice for dum biryani. I have shared in detail how to cook basmati rice for different kinds of biryani and the stages. How to cook basmati rice in pot Always choose premium quality basmati rice that is aged and has been stored in good condition....

Pumpkins are loaded with nutrients & are available through out the year so we use them often at home. I usually buy the whole pumpkin and use it to make various dishes like this pumpkin halwa, kaddu ka kheer and this pumpkin curry which is a favorite at home. This kaddu ki sabzi tastes mildly hot, spicy, flavorful and delicious. This dish is cooked on a low flame so pumpkin absorbs all of the flavors from the spices....

To make this majjiga charu, onions are slightly fried and then added to the yogurt along with tempering.There are also many versions of this dish. These seasoned yogurts are best served during summers with just steamed rice. They are quick to prepare too. If you are looking for more seasoned yogurt recipes , check out potlakaya perugu pachadisorakaya perugu pachadi To make majjiga pulusu, you can use veggies like bottle gourd, bhindi & drumsticks....

It is so much flavorful & can be eaten without a side. But most people prefer to serve it with a simple raita, Kachumber or a vegetable salad. For a special meal, we serve it with a good restaurant style curry, raita & some papads on the side. About Matar Pulao This super easy one pot peas pulao is made much the same way as any other Indian rice pilaf....

About Rasam So What is Rasam? Rasam is a South Indian traditional soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, warming spices and aromatic herbs. The word Rasam means “juice” in Tamil and Telugu. It may mean any juice. Here in this context, Rasam is a soup like dish where juices of tangy Tamarind or tomatoes are simmered with tempered whole spices like mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek & black pepper. These spices apart from adding flavor also aid in digestion....

Soya keema is nothing but meal maker sold in granules form. These are easily available in the Indian grocery stores and can be used in a lot of dishes. You can make curries, pulao and many kinds of snacks. Soya keema is similar to the meat keema in texture but not in the flavour and taste. It has no flavour of its own. So soya meat always require good amount of spices....

Based on the region, the ingredients used to make a korma recipe are different. In North India it is called as korma and is made with yogurt, seeds, nuts & onion paste made from fried or boiled onions. In South India, it is called as kurma and is made with fresh coconut & seeds paste. Occasionally a small quantity of yogurt is used. North Indian korma is aromatic, rich & creamy with a velvety texture as nuts & yogurt form the base....

Nonetheless, we are impartial towards all varieties of biryani like the Hyderabadi Biryani, Thalassery Biryani and Chettinad Biryani, etc., since they come with their own unique taste and texture. Ambur Biryani Ambur biryani is a delightful one-pot meal with succulent pieces of meat cooked to perfection along with the aromatic jeera samba rice, mint leaves, coriander leaves and whole spices. The flavor and taste of meat is more dominant in Ambur biryani than the other ones due to the fewer spices used....

It is believed that atta or whole wheat keeps the body warm so it is mostly considered as a great food during the winters. Atta ladoo can be made with just 3 ingredients – wheat flour, ghee & a sweetener. These ladoos are made by deep roasting the flour in ghee until a nice aroma comes out. It is then cooled and mixed with powdered sugar and optionally flavored with cardamom powder....

That water, which may seem to some as the byproduct of cooking barley, is actually a much-desired beverage. In fact, it has a very long history as a source of nourishment. Barley was one of the earliest cultivated grains, thousands of years ago. It has been used to make various dishes like stews, soups and many more. About Barley Water Barley water is a healthy drink made by simply simmering barley grains in water, until most of the nutrients and the flavor is released to the water....

Tips to make a good bhindi ki sabji For health benefits, do not overcook ladies finger or until they turn too soft. Just cook until they are no more slimy. For more Bhindi recipes, you can checkBhindi masalaBhindi fryLadies finger fryBendakaya pulusuVendakaya poriyal How to Make Bhindi Ki Sabji (Stepwise photos) Prepare Ladies Finger Rinse 250 to 300 grams ladies finger under runny water. I spray vinegar and sprinkle some salt....

About Brinjal Fry Brinjal Fry is a dish made by simply stir frying chopped eggplants in a tempering made of oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, ginger garlic, chilies and curry leaves. Later the eggplants are spiced with red chilli powder & other spices. Indian cuisine being diverse, a Brinjal Fry aka eggplant stir fry is made in numerous ways. North Indian Aloo Baingan, Stuffed Eggplant Stir Fry and Eggplant Potato Fry are other different ways of stir frying brinjals....

About Cabbage Stir Fry This Asian Cabbage Stir Fry is cooked on high heat with a touch of oil and simple flavoring ingredients like garlic and soya sauce. A couple of other veggies like carrot and bell peppers are used as its trusty sidekicks. The dish is vegan but you can easily include eggs or meat for added nutrition. For a simplest meal serve it over plain rice or with roti....

Chicken Manchurian is not an authentic Chinese dish. But is a fusion food from the Indian Chinese cuisine which is developed with the adaptation of Chinese seasoning & cooking methods to suit Indian taste buds. Chilli chicken and chicken manchurian are 2 dishes that are made similarly but they taste very different. I had chicken Manchurian in a couple of fine dining Indochinese restaurants and had absolutely loved it. In the regular restaurants it is usually made with cubed chicken in a much similar way like the chilli chicken....

While you can make a fish curry with any kind of fish available, river water fish also known as freshwater fish is the best as they go well in a curry. I know a lot of us don’t have access to freshwater fishes but trust me they make a lot of difference to a curry. I have already shared my mom’s fish pulusu made with tamarind, which is a specialty of the Andhra cuisine....

Mango Pickle Mango pickle is a Indian pickle variety made with raw unripe green mangoes, pickling spices and oil. Aam chunda, Punjabi aam ka achar, Rajasthani aam ka achar, mavinakayi uppinakayi, Maagaya, Avakaya & Vadu mango pickle are some of the most well known mango pickle varieties made in India. Traditionally, chopped mangoes are pickled with the spices and oil in large ceramic pots known as bharani or barni. The ingredients ferment as the mango pickle ages and develops tons of flavor and deliciousness....

I have been trying to reduce the usage of ready or store bought flours as we don’t know the quality of flour. Instead I use the whole grains where ever possible, so I have not tried this recipe with bajra flour. These kambu dosai or bajra dosa turns out crispy but soft dosas can also be made with the same recipe by adding more water to the batter. This recipe uses urad dal, rice and kambu /bajra in equal quantities....

It is no surprise that the cafe mocha is a very popular coffee drink that satisfies those who crave this classic combination in a way that provides a little bit of a pick-me-up that is a delicious coffee beverage. A lot of coffee drinkers indulge in specialty coffee drinks at coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants. It is certainly a treat to enjoy as a barista brews, froths, and finishes your drink with a certain flair, but you can expect to pay a rather steep price for a cafe mocha....

A perfect recipe for lunch or dinners, especially weekends when you want something different. About Navratan Korma The word “Navratan” is a blend of 2 words “Nav” and “ratan”. Nav is a Hindi word for number “nine” and ratan means “Gems”. So Navratan means nine gems and Korma is a curry made with a base of nuts, curd, coconut or seeds. Navratan korma is a mild spiced vegetarian side dish containing nine items like vegetables, nuts and fruits in a creamy gravy....

For the uninitiated, Idli are steamed cakes made from fermented lentil and rice batter. These are one of the most basic breakfast in traditional South Indian homes. Usually idli are served with a Chutney and/ or Tiffin Sambar. Podi Idli This Podi Idli is yet another way of serving them where you toss or temper the steamed idlis with ghee or oil & podi. Podi Idli, Pudi Dosa, Podi Uttapam are common delicacies served in Udupi & Karnataka Restaurants....