Archives for “Rice Dishes”

Lazy Day Jambalaya ( Rice Cooker)

Though I am calling it the Lazy Day Jambalaya, I guess I could have also called it the Busy Day Jambalaya instead. The first time I made the dish, it was one of those crazy day’s when I came home and there was absolutely nothing to eat. The kids wanted my attention which meant I [...]


Coconut Milk Veggie Pulao

This is variation of my Coconut Flavored Veggie Pulao. Vegetable Pulao is one rice dish I love to make often. It’s the easiest way to get a good combination of veggies inot ones diet.  Pair it off with a meat curry and yoghurt and a delicious and healthy meal is ready. 


Tomato Khichidi

This is a quick week night meal. I have it scheduled on my menu plan for Thursday, but cooked it tonight. Tastes good as is or served with yoghurt and pickle. Ingredients: 1 can chopped tomatoes 2 cups rice 1 cup toor dal (lentils) 1 cup onion chopped 1 cup lima beans 1 medium potato [...]


Pulihora ( Tamrind Rice )

  Pulihora is the Andhra name for this South Indian Dish. It is also known as Puilogare in Kannada and Puli Satham in Tamil.  The basic concept of the dish is the same even though it migh have minor variations in the recipe.


Homemade Rice a Roni

Wednesday night dinner plan was creamy orzo with mustard chicken and steamed veggies. I could not resist deviating a bit. The main ingredients were the same but final results were something totally new. I served homemade rice a roni with foil packet veggie and chicken bake. Ingredients 1 cup – rice 1 cup – orzo [...]


Coconut flavored Veggie Pulao

This is a recipe which a lot of people have inquired about. I only make this when having people over for a meal or special occasions. A couple of things are the flavor and the color, which everyone inquires about. The flavor secret here is coconut milk and the color secret is the onions fried [...]




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