Recipezaar: Indian,Rice recipes

Basmati Rice With Garnishes

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 14:03:37 -0500

Do not buy it in those tiny, fancy boxes. -- posted by figaro8895

Curried Rice

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 16:43:37 -0500

Curry and cashews added to this rice make it extra tasty. -- posted by Sandi (From CA)

Lentils With Rice and Potato

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:11:04 -0500

This is a super way to add some flavour and texture to your rice dish when having a curry. With this there is no need for a dish of dhal. The dhal and rice cook together so you save all round. This really is a super rice dish. Very, very easy to cook. -- posted by Brian H

Chickpea and Mint Rice

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:17:51 -0400

An all-in-one satiating delicacy made with ingredients from 4 food groups cereals (rice), pulses (chickpeas), vegetables and oil. All it needs is a calcium rich bowl of low fat curds to make a complete meal. - Tarla Dalal Recipe -- posted by webcontacts

Lemon Rice

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:54:43 -0400

Fragrant rice dish to be served with a good curry! -- posted by English_Rose

Easy Indian Flavored Fried Rice

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 22:59:52 -0400

This is a super quick and easy way to use left over rice and veggies. My kids used to love this for breakfast, too. You can use any vegetables you like. I can't remember where I found the original recipe -- but I adapted it and have used it for at least 20 years now! -- posted by Earthymom

Yellow Rice With Sesame Seeds

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:32:40 -0400

Perfect as part of an Indian menu. From Madhur Jaffrey. -- posted by Ppaperdoll

Creamy Rice Pudding With Cardamom

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 16:34:52 -0400

A rice pudding recipe from Madhur Jaffrey -- posted by Ppaperdoll

Indian Jeera Rice

Thu, 24 May 2007 17:58:24 -0400

This is a great recipe that I found on cuisinecuisine.com, a website devoted to Indian culture and cuisine. I have been pairing this rice with a curry dish (most recently with Recipe #63209, Thai Red Curry with Vegetables). I would love to hear what other 'zaar members pair it with! Happy Eating! -- posted by tarnaicole

Cumin/Cardamom Cilantro Rice!

Thu, 31 May 2007 11:04:22 -0400

This was inspired (and lightly modified) from a Nigella Lawson cooking show. Great spicy rice! -- posted by Par B

Nice 'n' Spicy Savoury Rice

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:49:57 -0400

From BBC food magazine. -- posted by PinkCherryBlossom

Simple Fried Rice ( Indian )

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:50:45 -0400

As the title implies, simple. The rice is fry glazed before cooking in water, a reverse procedure of the norm. -- posted by Brian H

Lemon or Lime Rice With Fenugreek (Methi)

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:02:42 -0400

This rice, from southern India, is great with the addition of powdered fenugreek (methi) seeds. -- posted by Andtototoo!

Jhinge Ka Pulao (Rice With Prawns)

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:59:30 -0400

Aromatic spices, garlic and ginger combine to flavourful effect in this simple seafood rice dish. -- posted by English_Rose

Kitchiri

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:43:41 -0400

This is a simple but extremely tasty rice and lentil dish. Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients - most of them are spices. This recipe is from Roz Denny's 'The Ultimate Vegetarian Cookbook.' -- posted by Lumberjackie

Curry Rice With Orange and Brown Lentils

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:43:50 -0400

This is something I threw together the other night and if I may so, it is absolutley DELICIOUS! It makes great leftovers too. Enjoy! -- posted by cooking in cairo...

( Leftover ) Turkey Biryani With Red Onion and Cilantro

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:13:07 -0400

This hot biryani is ideal for using up roast turkey or chicken, left over from the big day. This recipe works equally well with fresh turkey. Dice 1lb fresh turkey breasts and saute with the red onion and carrot for 4-5 minutes. Continue to cook with the rice until the turkey is thoroughly cooked through. -- posted by English_Rose

Pomegranate and Almond Rice

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:58:37 -0400

Simple, easy, tasty way to improve the flavour and colour of a rice dish. This adds a little sweetness to a curry, and when you bite into the pomegranate seeds they just burst with flavour. -- posted by Brian H

Pulau Nepalese Basmati Rice Dish

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:35:56 -0400

This is an amazing rice side dish with complex flavors, but simple prep! It has a sweet and salty element to it and the spices will make your kitchen SING! Originally made for a Girl Scout function, but EVERYONE loved it and it is now a family favorite! (Found on a Nepali website.) Also re-heats easily. The golden raisins add the most delicious bit of sweet to the rice! -- posted by Kitchen Mama of 3

Plain Indian Rice

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 19:43:20 -0400

This is a plain and simple Indian Rice that I got from the Ayurvedic Cookbook. It makes a great standard dish that can be served with just about anything. The most important thing I've found in making rice is to not touch it once it's covered and simmering. -- posted by sadhaka

Kofta Biryani

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:35:45 -0400

Pakistani meatballs with rice. YUM. -- posted by Rabia

Riviana Coconut Rice

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:28:28 -0400

An absolutely delicious rice dish found on the back of the Riviana Basmati Rice packet. I like to team this up with Spicy Diced Vegetables (Recipe #257189)... yummy -- posted by mermaiden91

Curried Lentils and Rice

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:22:04 -0400

This recipe is designed for use with a rice cooker but should be easily converted if you don't have one. I don't remember where I originally got this. -- posted by Chef #545970

Vegetable Pulao

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:39:54 -0400

This is a recipe from a recent traditional Indian cooking class I attended. It is ohh so good! -- posted by Chef #356850

Curried Spinach Soup (Palak Shorva)

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:45:45 -0400

Rich, smooth and thick, perfect for when the weather starts to turn frosty. Make enough to have leftovers the next day -- it is even better when the flavors have time to meld together. From "Fields of Greens" by Annie Somerville. -- posted by Susiecat too

Jeera (Cumin) Rice

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:36:14 -0400

This recipe was taken from All Recipes. Variations you can do this recipe after adding the cumin seeds add: hing, ginger, whole peppercorn, ginger, cloves, or even a cinnamon stick. -- posted by Jeannette 108

Curried Chicken With Rice

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:12:50 -0500

This one comes from my newlywed days when I received a whole set of illustrated recipe cards. I tweaked it to suit our tastes into a very flavorsome and aromatic meal! The rice cooks in the microwave while the chicken works in the frying pan; why--dinner will be ready before you know it--altho' you WILL have to listen to LOTS of begging (as in, "What are you making that smells so good?" and "Are we ever going to eat?"). -- posted by Debber

Easy Curried Chickpeas (Chana Masala) Vegetarian/Vegan

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:55:45 -0500

An easy way to make your favorite Chana Masala -- posted by Isuale

Curried Rice With Cauliflower and Peas

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:07:06 -0500

A mildly spiced pilaf, this great side dish can be turned into a complete meal by adding leftover roast chicken or cooked chickpeas. Add an additional 1/2 tsp of curry powder if you like a stronger curry flavour. -- posted by Cookin-jo

Simple Mixed Dahl

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:20:43 -0500

This is a simple, lovely dahl using brown rice, lentils, split peas and green peas. I found this recipe in an old weight loss book and adapted it for my own use. To make meal vegan, just omit the yoghurt garnish. -- posted by Bungy

Tasty Indian Pulao Rice

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:26:47 -0500

A great accompaniment to a curry, really tasty and easy! Note: for the sultanas just use a generous handful -- posted by Bouncepogo

Coconut Rice

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 02:08:55 -0500

This is one of the best rice dishes I think Ive ever had, the flavour from the coconut, chili & curry leaves is wonderful and goes very well with something like a fish curry, but will go almost any dish that needs rice. -- posted by Sinosceptic

Fabulous Chicken Curry

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:52:21 -0500

This is very good. Serves about 4-6. -- posted by -------

Anina's Kenyan Pilau

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:15:41 -0500

A fantastic, aromatic rice dish that is wonderfully frugal and traditional to Kenya. This recipe is a beautiful example of the fusion between African and Indian cuisines local to the area. Serve this with Kachumbari on the side! -- posted by JJRsGirl

Mosuranna (Curd/Yogurt Rice)

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:14:54 -0500

Another traditional South Indian dish. Great for summer picnics (keep in cooler). -- posted by Dimpi

Fragrant Rice Pilaf

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:10:33 -0500

From Parade Magazine, Dec. 16, 2007. Sounds good and I don't want to lose this. -- posted by Oolala

Indian-Style Chicken

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:14:03 -0500

Easy preparation but you need 2 cups cooked brown rice as an ingredient. -- posted by Oolala

Crock Pot Kitchari

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 01:31:17 -0500

Slow Cooker Indian vegetarian breakfast porridge -- posted by Jxenja

Egg Rice

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:15:09 -0400

Egg rice (Duration of cooking: 30 min) -- posted by spudgunpaul

Turmeric Rice by Madhur Jaffrey

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:04:33 -0400

This simple, yet tasty rice dish is from a book I got in a sale a long time ago. I liked this dish as it used things I had to hand and had a similar taste to rice in a local curry house. The flavour is delicate and not in the least overpowering so will go well with most dishes. I have used leftovers in a stir fry and it was just as good. -- posted by Frugal Fifer

Chicken Biryani

Sun, 25 May 2008 03:05:32 -0400

If you are like us and enjoy Indian food but are a bit daunted by the idea of cooking it then this biryani could be a good place to start for you. It is a fairly easy one dish meal and you can control the spice levels by picking the strength of curry paste that your family would enjoy. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Chicken Biryani

Fri, 30 May 2008 20:35:56 -0400

A great dish. I loved the spices and mixture of sweet and savory. This recipe is from the September 2007 issue of Cooking Light. It's easy to put together and tastes terrific! The saffron adds something special. You can find it fairly inexpensively at Trader Joe's. -- posted by Reddyrat

Fragrant Rice Pudding With Pistachios (Kheerni)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:35:17 -0400

This traditional dessert is often pre[ared for Diwali, India's great Festival of Lights. Indians of all religions and sects join in 10 days of rejoicing and thanksgiving. For non-Indians, this dessert is a light, exotic twist from the usual rice pudding. Prep time does not include chilling time. -- posted by JackieOhNo!

Potato & Chickpea Curry With Rice (Dutch Oven)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:29:36 -0400

For the full Indian curry experience, serve this dish with warmed naan ( we use Recipe #258001), sliced green onion, and a bowl of spicy chutney. Be sure the lid to the Dutch oven closes tightly over the spinach so no steam escapes while the dish is cooking. Found in Vegetarian Times. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Plain Pilau

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:27:49 -0400

This is a fragrant, slightly sweet rice dish that goes well with very hot and spicy curried dishes; and it's delicious on its own. The recipe was adapted from: "the vegetarian epicure, book two", by Anna Thomas. -- posted by lynnski / LA

Basmati Rice

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:54:06 -0400

A hearty flavorful rice. Use in Indian cooking. Is not overpowered by spices. -- posted by Sweetiebarbara

Indian-Style Rice Salad

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:53:46 -0400

Found several interesting looking rice salads in the NY Times on July 30, 2008 by Mark Bittman (the minimalist). He says rice salads are among the few salads that don't deteriorate after the dressing is added, so they can be dressed minutes or hours ahead. He recommends that you cook the rice a bit in advance, and dress it before it gets too cold. He also recommends that you cook the rice like a pasta, in abundant salted water (for between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the rice) and then drain it and dress it when the rice is cool enough to handle. Cooking time is for white rice. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Easy Curried Shrimp

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:46:10 -0400

My best friend is Indian and I got this from her. It is simple, authentic, and very flavorful. The ingredients can be easily tweaked to please even the most finicky of cooks. Very versatile and tasty! -- posted by OohLaLa

Carrot and Coriander Pilaf

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:03:20 -0400

From the September 20, 2005 Sydney Morning Herald. Serve with lentils and warm naan or roti bread, or with grilled fish or chicken. -- posted by AmandaInOz

Simple Turmeric Rice

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:21:39 -0400

Poor man's saffron rice! Still good. -- posted by Oolala

Lamb Biryani

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:33:58 -0400

Create a curry house at home with this tasty Asian dish, great for entertaining and special occasions. Serve with hot naan bread. -- posted by English_Rose

Scentilentil Journey

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:43:35 -0400

Take a trip to India tonight! Adapted from Looneyspoons: Low-Fat Food Made Fun, this flavorful Vegan dish serves 4-6 as a one-pot meal or 6-8 as a side dish. -- posted by ~Jen~

Basmati Rice With Cashews, Peas and Fresh Coriander

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:41:12 -0400

A quick to prepare rice dish, adapted from a recipe on one the cards in international culinary celebrity Kurma Dasa's 52 card set 'Quick Vegetarian recipes you can prepare in a hurry'. It is important to use pans with tight-fitting lids for this recipe. If you are not overly fond of peas or spinach, substitute them with a vegetable you prefer. But the green of the vegetables in this dish does contrast most attractively with the yellowish rice and the cashews. -- posted by bluemoon downunder

Saffron Sweet Rice -- Zarda Pullao

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 20:58:45 -0400

A sweet Indian cinnamon and sugary rice we especially enjoy in Ramadan at the time of breaking the fast. The saffron gives it a warm, pleasant taste and aroma, and it makes a beautiful presentation with its bright yellow color in individual serving dishes. -- posted by UmmIbrahim

Punjabi/Karachi Style Yakhni Pulao (Chicken Stock Pilaf)

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:52:39 -0400

After so many try outs I finally came with the right fusion for this recipe. Pulao is one of Punjabi people's favorite dish. Its a must serve on all occasions in Pakistan's Punjab province. If you don't want the Karachi style you can omit tomatoes, anise seeds and fresh mint. -- posted by Bint e Naeem

Tandoori Pork Saute

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 18:23:04 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping. From "Best Loved Chinese Recipes and More" from California Tree Fruit Agreement. This is a U.S. family-style recipe. Serve with Recipe #331348 #331348. -- posted by KateL

Mandarin Turmeric Rice

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:35:59 -0400

I don't usually like mixing fruit with savoury dishes but this recipe caught my eye, it's even simpler to do if you throw the rice & turmeric in the rice cooker and then stir through the remaining ingredients at the keep warm stage.. -- posted by **Mandy**

Coconut Rice

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:04:36 -0400

Basmati rice with coconut and cashews. -- posted by 1008552

Chicken Tikka Masala With Seasoned Jasmine Rice

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:52:05 -0500

This is my own take on one of my top three favorite dishes of all time. I like mine fairly mild, so feel free to add more ground red pepper or diced jalapeño if you prefer. -- posted by Rachel Potachel

Mulligatawny Soup

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:16:37 -0500

One of my favourite soups. I used to make gallons of this while working at a very classy country hotel; everybody loved it. I hope that you do too. -- posted by Noo

Banarsi Kheer

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:15:08 -0500

great indian dessert -- posted by sweet_1208

Qaubuli Palau (Yellow Rice With Carrots and Ground Beef)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:54:40 -0500

Afghanistans national dish -- posted by UmmBinat

Lamb Biriyani

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:42:19 -0500

Found in "Australian Healthy Food Guide" magazine. Simple, tasty biriyani which can also be made with brown rice (although this makes it even further from authentic biriyani). Serve with yoghurt and flat bread. -- posted by Bungy

In a Heartbeat Atlantic Salmon With Red Curry Coconut Sauce

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:29:42 -0500

From the costco recipe magazine. Posted for safekeeping -- posted by I Cook Therefore I Am

Celebrity Coconut Chicken Curry

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:17:41 -0500

Delicious coconut chicken curry for a cold evening. All the stars eat it. Substitute light coconut milk and brown rice for a healthier option. You can substitute shrimp or any other meat instead of chicken if you wish. -- posted by LizzyGirl09

Indian Cauliflower Curry Stew

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:12:41 -0500

A curry-seasoned vegetable dish that's so substantial and flavorful your family won't miss the meat. ;) A very easy to make stew that owes its complex flavor to spicy, fresh ginger and traditional Indian curry. GoodHousekeeping Magazine, January 2009 edition. -- posted by Manami

Pilaf-Style Basmati Rice

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:30:24 -0500

From Cook's Illustrated Online. No need to soak or rinse the rice. -- posted by DrGaellon

Bali Beef Casserole

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:55:51 -0500

A Dutch East India recipe using ground beef and rice. -- posted by Ice Cool Kitty

Slimming World Indian Rice

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:53:59 -0500

i mad a huge batch of this and froze it for lunches whilst im trying to get skinny you can throw whatver veg and stuff you want in it. i just threw in the easiest things that came to hand -- posted by pornstarbarbie

Goan Roast Pork With Basmati Pilaf

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:04:30 -0500

Chef Floyd Cardoz of New York City's Tabla is best known for layering Indian flavors onto locally available ingredients. :) Serve with Alsatian Riesling, such as Loosen, Dr. L; Syrah such as Shafer Relentless; or Zinfandel, such as Robert Biale Vineyards Monte Rosso Marinating time has been included!!.NewYork, NYC Magazine. -- posted by Manami

Posh Lamb Biryani

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:53:29 -0500

Simon Rimmer's recipe, layering up all the ingredients and serving the meat separately gives it a wonderful taste, don't be put off by the ingredient list it is any easy recipe to make. -- posted by lindseylcw

Hyderabadi Biryani (Yogurt Marinated Lamb)

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:10:54 -0500

This recipe comes from a friend's mother. Recipe times do not list 2 hour or more marinating time. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Portobello Curry With Green Rice

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:48:55 -0500

Portobello curry? Yum! This calls for a spicy Madras curry powder. If you can't get any, try Recipe #174350. Enjoy! Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Feel free to add other vegetables to your liking! -- posted by Sharon123

Pork Biryani

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 02:17:21 -0500

Adapted from a recipe in The Essential Rice Cookbook. Nice flavor, good Indian food for people who don't like curry (although I don't know why one would dislike curry). Meat was extremely tender and juicy. PS: if you're one of those like me who doesn't like to measure, go easy on the lemon juice so that you don't overpower the saffron. -- posted by Da Huz

Kichadi

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:31:15 -0500

Slightly adapted from Laurel's Kitchen (old edition.) I think it's supposed to serve four but we got three meals for two out of it. -- posted by Chef #1158278

Microwave Spiced Rice

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:49:14 -0500

Quick, low fat snack. -- posted by English_Rose

Curried Wild Rice and Brown Rice Cakes

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:03:30 -0500

*LCBO Food and Drink Magazine: Winter 2009 -- posted by Cass*

Chicken Biryani

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:18:25 -0500

A great one-pot rice dish that can still be served up a few days later, perfect for leftovers. -- posted by English_Rose

Short-Cut Vegetable Biryani

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:29:49 -0500

When time is of the essence and you need to impress someone, this quick and easy recipe is the one to get the job done. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Carrot Pilaff

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:17:14 -0500

A superhealthy side dish which tastes good too! -- posted by English_Rose

One-Pan Shrimp Pilau

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:58:07 -0500

Make an exotic meal without fuss with this one-pan dish. -- posted by English_Rose

Tomato Basmati

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:26:00 -0400

Garnish with green chiles, cilantro leaves, and eggs. Adds a bright color to your meal. A lovely side dish. -- posted by Super Wifey

Fruit and Nut Rice-India

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:29:54 -0400

A while back a Zaarian reminded me of a wonderful Indian rice dish. Afterwards this recipe showed up in my email from gourmet-recipes-from-around-the-world. The serving size is a guess - be sure to let rice soak a bit then drain -makes it fluffy. -- posted by Buster's friend

Saffron Rice

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:06:17 -0400

Adapted from a recipe by Kimber at allrecipes.com. You really have to use basmati rice to get the best flavor; plain long-grain rice will likely be bland. Substitute oil for the butter to make it vegan. -- posted by DrGaellon

Curried Chicken and Zucchini Soup

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:03:26 -0400

I grabbed this form a healthy eating cookbook put out by "The Australian Women's Weekly" It sounds interesting so putting here for safe keeping. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Khichdi

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:33:02 -0400

This is a main dish made of rice and pulses. This is Indian in origin and cooks fast and tastes great. Good to go with home made tomato chutney or mint chutney. I use India Gate rice as the grains are long. I use rice cooker to cook. A closed vessel or a pressure cooker can be used too. -- posted by Sara Kareem

Curried Spinach & Onion Rice

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:05:08 -0400

To make this side dish into a main meal for 4 people, add a large tin of drained tuna. You can replace the curry powder with a mixture of ground spices such as coriander, cumin, and turmeric, if you prefer. From the January 2009 issue of "recipes +" magazine. -- posted by Sara 76

Vegetable & Apple Balti

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:17:33 -0400

A simple vegetarian Balti with a dash of apple I made up in the supermarket. Very tasty and moderately spicy. Made using 'Pataks Balti curry paste - tomato & coriander' which is made in the UK. It tastes so good I have to share it (first recipe on here). So many times things like this don't work for me - this time it did. (there is another vegetable Balti on here which looks good too) -- posted by wfdtamar

Chicken Biriyani Spiced With Saigon Cinnamon

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:17:22 -0400

Using Saigon cinnamon, a fiery sweet spice, adds complexity and fragrance to this simple one-pot chicken and rice dish. Recipe from Saveur. -- posted by Sweet Jezebel

Super Simple, Super Quick Chicken Curry and Rice

Fri, 08 May 2009 11:18:52 -0400

I had never made curry before but decided to give it a shot. I would call this recipe a medium-hot dish. I put in quite a bit of curry, but there is a lot of rice and chicken for it to cover. This recipe is for 1 person, but can be easily multiplied. If you use chicken stock for this recipe do not use the chicken base -- posted by Morrison

Saffron-Scented Chicken Pilaf (Pilau)

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:17:48 -0400

Fragrant golden pistachio-studded rice with moist and tender chunks of chicken infused with lemony yogurt and musky spices. This is a fabulous one-dish meal! My recipe is a much adapted one, from a Nigella Lawson recipe taken from one of her cookbooks. -- posted by BecR

Upma Kozhakattai With Thuvaiyal - a Mouthful of Joy

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:51:12 -0400

This is a hurried entry to my own event. Funnily enough, I was so enamoured by the beautiful entries that people have sent in, I nearly forgot about sending my own entry. Upma Kozhakattai-now what kind of confusion is this? Upma is a mainstay breakfast in most Indian homes and Kozhakattai is something that Tamilians offer to our beloved Lord Ganesha to keep him happy. Upma Kozhakattai is none of these. This is a fine example of 'saatvic' food. Check out what 'saatvic' means here. As I write this, a doubt arises in my mind as to does food cease to be saatvic if it has chillies, even though the end result is not at all spicy. My grandma used to make this one, once in 3 months or so- making it one of my favourite tiffins. (You get the drift? The rarer it's made, the more it's liked- or as goes the saying-familiarity breeds contempt) The common fellows like Idli, Dosai, Upma used to fall in the second category. I guess grandma would soak, dry and then grind the rice to obtain the base for making this dish. In today's times, the above three steps are replaced by these three steps-a visit to the supermarket, pick up a packet of idli-rava, pay for it! Upma-Kozhakatti is steamed rice flour balls with a bit of seasoning and coconut. This is served with a lentil-coconut spicy and sour chutney. A small chunk of jaggery is sometimes kept inside these balls, so that you bite into a sweet surprise in the center. -- posted by Chef #1322226

Indian Fried Rice

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:14:46 -0400

from "5 spices, 50 dishes" by ruta kahate. -- posted by hannahactually

Rice Cooker--Coconut Rice

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:16:51 -0400

Cobbarannam--spells coconut rice in Telugu (a language of India). My Mom and Nanis (grandmothers) made this for special days like birthdays, anniversaries and even Christmas :) They served it with chicken curry!! Yum!! Whole spices may be used for making the dish but are removed before eating. -- posted by IndoAmerican

Basmati Cumin Lentil Rice

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:19:28 -0500

I went to the Indian grocery and picked up some nice staples, and whipped this up because it was cheap and simple. You can make this vegan by using oil instead of butter, but I like the richer flavor the butter gives in this dish. Makes a wonderful side dish to curried vegetables as well as meat dishes and curries for our meat lovers. -- posted by the80srule

Indian Rice Pudding With Cardamom and Rose Water

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:27:26 -0500

from Robin Robertson's 'Rice & Spice' -- posted by VegSocialWorker

Spiced Pilau Brown Rice

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:08:37 -0500

The turmeric adds a wonderful golden color to this healthy brown rice dish. The spices add lovely flavor and although you don't eat the leaves, cardamom pods or cinnamon stick, leaving them in makes the dish look very authentic and pretty. A Jamie Oliver recipe. -- posted by English_Rose

Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:33:59 -0500

This is my recipe for the perfect side-dish of any Indian cuisine entree... it can be prepared two ways -- as a white rice which is better for dishes with sauces, such as chicken tikka masala -- or as a curry-seasoned yellow rice, which serves well all on its own. I've left plenty of room here for creativity, as I feel everyone is their own best chef! This rice is delicious to begin with -- you couldn't possibly go wrong! -- posted by Bazaar®

Ade (Adai or Lentil-Rice Crepes)

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:12:02 -0500

This is yet another South Indian recipe for a type of dosa made from lentils and rice. It is nutritionally very dense and delicious! Serve with peanut-garlic chutney podi. -- posted by Dimpi

Spinach, Mushroom & Lemon Rice Pilaf

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:48:25 -0500

Perk up rice with herbs, spices and add colour with spinach to make a great midweek meal. -- posted by English_Rose