SERVING 4A glance at my refrigerator while taking out milk for my morning tea was not very satisfying. I felt the refrigerator was overloaded with tiny cups and boxes of leftovers. My relaxed early morning tea ritual with thoughts for...
Category: Rice
Ragi, Rice
Ragi-Rice Morekali (Fermented Ragi-Rice Cakes/Upma/Morekuzh)
Morekali is a very traditional “tiffen” of Tambrahm cuisine usually prepared with rice flour .The version that I have given here is one with natural fermentation. The same can be made instantly too in the method as mentioned in the...
Rice, Sweets & Desserts
Kalkandu Saadham/Baath (Sweet Rice With Sugar Candy)
PORTION SIZE 2 RAW RICE - ½ CUP /100GMS SUGAR CANDY - ½ CUP MILK - ¼ CUP SAFFRON - FEW STRANDS CARDAMOM POWDER - A PINCH NUTMEG POWDER - A PINCH CASHEW/ALMONDS SLIVERED - 1 TBSP GHEE - 3...
Rice
Pineapple Pulav
SERVING 4 PINEAPPLE CUBES 1 CUP BASMATHI RICE - 2 CUPS ONION SLICED - 1/2 CUP GINGER - 1 INCH PIECE GARLIC - 6-8 SMALL CLOVES MINT LEAVES - 1/2 CUP CORIANDER LEAVES CHOPPED - ¼ CUP CASHEW NUTS CHOPPED...
Rice
Lemon Rice/ Elumichai Saadam
SERVING PORTION SIZE 2 RAW RICE - 1/2 CUP OR 100 GMS LEMON - 1 BIG RED CHILLY - 3 GREEN CHILLY - 2 SLIT AND CHOPPED TURMERIC POWDER - 1 TSP BLACKGRAM DAL - 1 TSP BENGAL GRAM DAL...
Rice
Coconut Rice/ Thengai Saadam
SERVING PORTION SIZE - 2 RAW RICE - 1/2 CUP OR 100 GMS COCONUT GRATED - 1/2 CUP PACKED RED CHILLY -- 3 BLACKGRAM DAL - 1 TSP BENGAL GRAM DAL - 2 TSPS ASAFOETIDA - 1/4 TSP MUSTARD SEEDS...
Rice
Mysore Chilly Pulav
A quick two day visit to Bangalore and I was busy packing the house up as my son’s family was planning a shift. The chill breezy weather and the physical work induced a craving for a delicious meal. As I...
Rice
Bhagalabhath/ Daddhyoannam/Curd Rice
SERVING PORTION SIZE - 2 RAW RICE - 1/2 CUP OR 100 GMS MILK - 1 CUP CURD - 1 CUP GREEN CHILLY - 2 SLIT AND CHOPPED GINGER GRATED - 1 TSP BLACKGRAM DAL - 1 TSP BENGAL GRAM...