Recipes With a Twist
Rice
Chana Biryani
Jun 13th
Chana Biryani
I read a similar recipe years ago and found the combination of chickpeas or chana in a biryani dish very different. Usually a vegetarian biryani is made with assorted diced vegetables and I have never seen one with chickpeas served anywhere (or the places I ever ate at). Over the years I have made chicken biryani countless times (even with different recipes) and trying this one out was I guess on a back burner. Lately, I have been using chickpeas a lot – seems like I have found my long lost love for them as I don’t remember making dishes More >
Lemon Rice with Carrot Raita
Apr 16th
Lemon Rice
This is yet another favorite dish that I make when I have leftover rice on hand and (as usual) I am in a hurry to put together a delicious yet healthy meal. This version of Lemon Rice is based on traditional South Indian flavors although I am not sure if I always follow the tradition religiously and do try different variations now and then.Carrot Raita
I usually serve this rice with ‘Carrot Raita’ – Yogurt based condiment that is used as a side or sometimes a dip as well. There are numerous types of ‘raitas’ that you can make More >
Quick Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice
Apr 8th
Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice
Here is a 15 minute meal that tastes great and is loaded with great stuff- assortment of vegetables, garlic and rice. This recipe is based on ‘Indian style Chinese’ food we get in local fast food/restaurants in India and I am sure is different than any traditional Chinese fried rice recipe. But these are the flavors we have grown up with and still enjoy even living thousands of miles away from India. It tastes best if you have cold leftover rice. I usually plan ahead and cook more white rice couple of days before I want to More >
Mint Chicken Biryani
Mar 29th
Mint Chicken Biryani
Biryani is a rice based dish made with meat, and/or vegetables and spices and traditionally cooked on slow heat to let the flavors blend in. There are several different recipes and styles popular all over India and local variants of this dish are not only popular in South Asia but also in Arabia and within various South Asian communities in Western countries. Mint chicken biryani as the name suggests is made with chicken and rice cooked with fresh mint leaves. I have made this biryani way too many times to remember. However, every time I throw in something extra More >
Mexican style vegetable soup with black beans and rice
Mar 20th
Mexican style Vegetable soup with black beans and rice
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Tangy Tomato Spinach Rice
Feb 19th
Here is a healthy dish for both kids and adults. Couple of days ago my son was not in a mood to let me do anything for dinner. I just spent 5 minutes of prep time and voila I had a healthy home cooked dinner for my son and a nice side for ourselves. Once again pasta sauce comes in handy, you save time and yet get added nutrition and taste. I made the rice very mushy for my son (Indian khichdi style) but you can reduce the water quantity by half to make them like regular rice.
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Spanish Rice
Nov 24th
Spanish Rice
This is something I cook almost every week. We love Mexican food and Spanish Rice is great in salad bowls, burritos, quesadillas, or as a side with beans, meats and soups. If nothing else, my son likes them with yogurt as well.
1.5 cups rice3 cups chicken broth/water2-3 cloves garlic, minced1 small onion, sliced1 small tomato, diced1/2 cup black/pinto beans2-3 tsp Taco seasoning (or blend of cumin powder,garlic powder,paprika)1 tbsp canola oil/butter1/4 cup salsa of your choicehandful of soy chunks (soaked in warm water for few minutes)
Heat oil/butter in a wide pan. Add garlic and onions. Saute until onions are More >
