Our friends sent us loads of farm fresh tomatoes they harvested in their farm. Last week saw the making of a lot of tomato based recipes namely, tomato pickle, tomato rasam, tomato soup and Tamatar Pulao. Tomato Pulao is an extremely flavorful rice dish using ripe red tomatoes and rice.

Many frown upon the plain ‘pulao’ considering it inferior to the pampered ‘biryani’. The chicken pulao that we make at home is no less than any saffron laced biryani in spite of its simplicity. A straightforward and quick pulao recipe that features basmati rice, chicken, coconut milk and fragrant spices. As this decadent one pot dish simmers, the khushboo (aroma) that emanates the kitchen, will put the glamorous biryani to shame.

Light, aromatic and immensely flavorful rice dish that uses very few ingredients. The mint flavor is subtly infused in the rice without being overpowering. Tinted with a light green shade, smelling of warmth and sunshine, pudina pulao makes for an endearing meal to serve family and friends.

My love for methi has not diminished in spite of having an overdose of them these winter months. I am making optimum use of fresh methi during season since I will not be able to relish it during the summer months. Likewise with season fresh green peas. Fresh methi and matar decided on a date with rice. A match made in heaven.

Yesterday, I prepared Vegetable Pulao and raita. The vegetables I use for the regular pulao are carrots, beans, peas and potatoes. I rarely use cauliflower and capsicum for pulao. I use whole spices instead of masala powder which yields an aromatic mild flavor to the rice and a combination of ghee and oil for frying the vegetables which brings out their flavor beautifully.

Of late, we are incorporating healthy grains like brown rice into our diet on a regular basis. Last Sunday, I made brown rice vegetable pulao and kheema curry. Very unassuming, earthy and wholesome. Though the rice is chewy, its worth the effort keeping in mind the nutrition involved. Those of you who are trying to [...]

Chikkudu Ginjalu Pulao Lima beans or Indian broad beans are popular in our parts here in Andhra and in season now. We use the ginjalu (beans) with their skin peeled to prepare a simple aromatic pulao. Except for the time taken to peel the skin (worth the effort for the recipe), the recipe is a [...]

Veg Pulao is a winner of a recipe that is sure to be a hit with family and friends.Good quality Basmati rice, mixed vegetables, spices and good dose of coriander and mint leaves go into the making of Andhra Pulao.