The famed Malabar Chicken Biryani is made by layering an aromatic and herby chicken masala with fluffy rice, crunchy fried onions (birista), nuts, dried fruits and ghee in a large pot. This is then sealed and cooked slowly in steam (dum method) to get this incredibly aromatic and toothsome chicken biryani that is quite literally…
Spicy Fish Skewers & Grilled Eggplant Steaks
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. Serve up Village Harvest Lemon Rice with Turmeric along with spicy fish skewers and grilled eggplant steaks for a quick and filling meal. Click on the image to…
Paneer Dahi Pulao
An aromatic and mildly spiced one-pot rice dish, this paneer dahi pulao (yogurt marinated paneer pilaf) is an easy option for both busy days and special nights. Paneer! Those soft cubes of soft, creamy, cheesy delight! You either love it or hate it. Since paneer is made without fermentation, it rarely stands on its own…
Thai Chicken & Fried Rice Lettuce Wraps
Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Ling Ling, all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Looking for a quick snack or low-carb meal that comes together in a jiffy? Try this delicious Thai spiced chicken and fried rice lettuce wraps. Are there days when you don’t know what to make? Or you cannot…
Protein-Packed Persian Jeweled Pilaf (Vegan, GF)
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. This fragrant Persian Jeweled Pilaf is dotted with cranberries, nuts & saffron, and made with a protein-packed blend of rice, quinoa & lentils. The perfect quick and light…
Chicken Pulao {Indian Chicken Pilaf}
A delicious, easy to make one-pot rice and chicken dish mildly spiced with Indian flavors, the chicken pulao makes for an enticing complete meal on its own. I absolutely love the concept of one-pot meal recipes. Why wouldn’t anyone? For starters, it means less cleanup and that’s a relief for the cook! There are any…
Caribbean Jerk Chicken With Rice & Beans
This deliciously juicy Caribbean jerk chicken starts off with a spicy jerk marinade with a hint of sweetness. Paired with a quick side of rice cooked in the marinade along with hearty black beans, it makes for an amazing meal! Well, hello there! I’m gonna take you to the Caribbean today. No, no, don’t pack…
Mangalorean Chicken Ghee Roast & Neer Dosa
A classic Mangalorean combo, spicy chicken pan-roasted in good quality ghee is paired with lacy rice crepes for a delicious and wholesome meal. I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again. There is no such thing as too many chicken recipes! Curries, gravies, pan roasts or fried recipes – there are literally a thousand ways…
Paneer Jalfrezi & Jeera Rice
Paneer Jalfrezi is a popular spicy, tangy Indian style stir fry made with onions, crunchy bell peppers and soft cottage cheese. Paired with an aromatic jeera or cumin rice redolent with ghee and aromatic spices, it makes for an easy and wholesome meal. Paneer or soft Indian cottage cheese is a godsend in our household….
Mushroom, Corn & Peas Pulao
A delicious and aromatic one pot rice dish, this pulao recipe uses tons of colorful vegetables like mushrooms, corn, peas and carrots. Great for packing in lunch boxes too. It is the last weekend of summer holidays and Boy will start first grade on Monday. It seems as if we did nothing and everything this summer….
Papaya-Mango Yellow Rice
A quick stir-fried rice recipe that uses green papaya, mango, turmeric and a tadka of simple spices and nuts to make a one-pot meal that is ready in under 10 minutes. Great to pack in lunch boxes as well. Papaya was one fruit which I never valued when it was growing wildly in our backyard back…
Cilantro-Orange-Sriracha Chicken
Today’s creation is one of those recipes that sounds kinda weird, but somehow ends up being totally awesome. Boy wanted grilled chicken for dinner and I was happy to oblige. If you like grilled or roasted chicken, a juicy drumstick is most probably your favorite cut of meat. And so is the case at our home….
