Category Archives: Rice & Products

Cabbage Rice

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Pia

YUM. That’s what comes to my mind when I think of this simple dish. With some simple ingredients which apparently could be pre-made and kept ready in your refrigerator, this dish comes out great in no time. My family simply … Continue reading →

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Pretty in Pink Pulao

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Pia

One of the fastest, easiest and tastiest recipes packed with all sorts of vegetables is pulao. If you take the time to prepare all the vegetables for the week ahead of time, then making pulao for any hungry crowd is … Continue reading →

Posted in Aloo (Potato), Basmati Rice, Beetroot, Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Carrots, Rice & Products, Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | 11 Comments

Pizza Uttappam

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Pia

We all love uttappam or dosa of any kind and for the most part good thin crust pizza with loads of vegetables, don’t we? For that matter even kids love dosa’s and pizza’s. How about if we combine the best … Continue reading →

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Simply unfooling and always satisfying

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Pia

What could be more satisfying and be a crowd pleaser? ~ Indo-Chino Fried Rice Fried Rice Fried Rice. Hmmm, what or How can I describe in words what a perfect palette-pleaser this simple dish is and how come everyone seems … Continue reading →

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Murmura Upma

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Pia

Murmura Upma Murmura or Puffed rice is a very common breakfast dish in India. It is so easy to prepare and tastes simply delicious. Murmura, if kept longer in your pantry starts to smell stale so it is best used … Continue reading →

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Vangi Bhaat

Posted on August 3, 2008 by Pia

Fresh baby eggplant Vangi Bhaat – How many of you know of this mouth watering dish that comes from the southern part of India? My neighbor used to make this when I was growing up and I have relished it … Continue reading →

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Poha Tikki

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Pia

FIRST AND FOREMOST – COPYRIGHT VIOLATION The blogger from http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/ has copied pictures of my aloo tikki recipe into her blog at http://kitchenflavours.blogspot.com/2008/07/aloo-ki-tikkiya.html. She has no understanding of what copyright means. She has copied the image with no mention of … Continue reading →

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Leftover Brown Rice Bites

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Pia

Brown rice, besan and chili Most of us love to cook and when we do, there is always left overs. If it is vegetables or meat they could be used in sandwiches, pastas and more. But have we thought of … Continue reading →

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Aloo Poha

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Pia

Comfort food in a spoonful ~ Aloo Poha Poha Poha is flattened or beaten rice, is an easy-to-cook breakfast recipe. This type of flattened rice absorbs water and gets swollen which is then used to make the breakfast dish. There … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Pia

Something not Indian yet close enough ~ Stuffed Poblano Peppers Poblano Pepper Poblano pepper is a mild chili pepper but a little bit spicier than a bell pepper . This is one of the most popular peppers grown in Mexico … Continue reading →

Posted in Basmati Rice, Black Beans, Corn, Dals & Legumes, Fontina, Milk & Products, Pyaaz (Onion), Rice & Products, Vegetables | Tagged , , , | 39 Comments

Mutter Pulao

Posted on February 9, 2008 by Pia

Fast, Simple and Delightful ~ Mutter Pulao A spoonful of Mutter Pulao When I think of Pulao that could be made in no time yet not compromising on the taste front, it is none other than Mutter (Peas) Pulao that … Continue reading →

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Hara Channa Pulao

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Pia

My family’s favorite Pulao ~ Hara Channa (Green Chickpeas) Pulao Fresh Hara Channa (Green Chickpeas) in it’s pod Pulav or Pulao or Pilaf is usually a medley of vegetables or just a few, cooked with rice and spices. The variety … Continue reading →

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Khichdi

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Pia

Comfort Food ~ Khichdi When I think of comfort food, nothing but Khichdi that comes to my mind. Growing up my Mom would make khichdi in a variety of ways including mung dal, toor dal, masoor dal and more. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Bell Pepper(Capsicum), Brown Rice, Carrots, Corn, Dals & Legumes, Mutter (Peas), Rice & Products, Swiss Chard, Toor Dal (Tuvar), Vegetables | Tagged | 12 Comments

Idli Upma

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Pia

Idli Upma is one of most commonly made recipes with leftover idlis. This is such a simple food yet so satisfying that even a finicky eater will not complain. Growing up, my Mom used to make this delicious dish for … Continue reading →

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Kuzhi Paniyaram

Posted on December 20, 2007 by Pia

I will start by saying this “Aah heaven on a piece of rice bun”. Ok, rice bun is probably not a literal translation of the ingredients of this recipe but one of the ingredients. This simple yet mouth watering recipe … Continue reading →

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