Biryani! Biryani is a celebration of life itself. Find yourself in a funk? Start making biryani and I bet the multitude of flavors and aromas wafting through your house will uplift your senses and put a smile on your face. OK. I’m only half kidding. If you are new to Indian cooking, or a new…
Rice Bowl Book Release
March 1 is here! In case you missed the significance of this date, today is the release day for my second book, Rice Bowl: Vegetarian Rice Recipes from India and the World. After weeks of preparation, endless edits and sleepless nights, I am finally setting this bird out in the world. Hopefully, it will fly…
Introducing Rice Bowl – Cookbook of Rice Recipes
Hello Dear Readers! January of 2016 is almost behind us and we are rushing ahead full steam. There’s lots happening here in your favorite kitchen, and a sneak peek is coming right up. I am pleased to announce my new book Rice Bowl: Vegetarian Rice Recipes from India and the World. Yay!! Here’s my new…
Coconut Rice – Vegan Indian Rice Recipe [Meatless Monday]
Coconut rice is inspired by South Indian cuisine. We have a sweet coconut rice in Maharashtrian (my native) cuisine called Narali Bhat, which I am not very fond of. I had mulled over a savory version for a long time. I had heard of Thengai Sadam, a savory coconut rice made in South India. I…
Vegetable Pulao or Indian Vegetable Pilaf Recipe (Meatless Monday)
Vegetable Pulao or vegetable pilaf as it is called in some parts of the world is a really simple recipe. And its the one to try if you are new to Indian cooking or Indian food. Veg Pulao has come a long way over the years and there are many different versions floating around on…
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Thai food is well known for its fiery nature. Many Thai food novices have exuberantly asked for ‘Very spicy’ or ‘Thai Spicy’ food, only to have their mouths burn and then learnt to ask for a much lower spice level. But this rice dish is the exception. Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is one dish that…
Vegetable Fried Rice – quick and easy homemade chinese
The fried rice is the most ubiquitous thing on any Chinese menu, whether it be a Chinese takeout in the USA, or any Indo chinese menu in the smallest desi town. Whatever we order, the fried rice is generally a part of it. A special note, as most vegetarians and vegans know – the fried…
Spanish Style Rice or Mexican rice
I suppose the title of this post – Spanish Style Rice or Mexican Rice – sounds a bit unusual, but this is literally about the side of rice that you get in Mexican restaurants, either inside your burrito, or as part of fajitas or as a side of any other dish that you order. Various…