Orange Flavored Zarda Rice

Sweet Zarda rice, flavored with saffron and orange, sweetened with gur

Sweet rice cooked in Gur (Cane Sugar), flavored with Saffron and Orange Juice, topped with coconut and nuts. Zarda  (or Jarda, meethe chawal) is a yummy sweetened rice dish found in the Indian Subcontinent.  In this recipe, we sweeten the rice with Gur which is cane sugar; golden raisins also give it a burst of […]

Masoor Pulao (Lentil Rice)

Masoor Pulao - Lentil Rice

Masoor Pulao – Fragrant Basmati Rice cooked with protein rich lentils and flavored with mild warm spices! Rice is served at almost every meal in most Asian homes.  In Western cuisine, plain white or brown rice is a common side dish.  It is a staple worldwide!  However plain rice can be bland and get boring. […]

Quick Mixed Vegetable Rice

Mix Veg Rice

Take simple white rice up a notch by adding your favorite mixed vegetables and a few flavorful spices! Rice is served at almost every meal in most Asian homes.  In Western cuisine, plain white or brown rice is a common side dish.  It is a staple!  However plain rice can be bland and get boring. […]

Batata Poha

Poha recipe

A quick and easy complete meal, perfect for breakfast or a lunchbox for kids and adults. Poha is an ingredient as well as a name of a dish.  Poha is flattened rice which can be made into a dish that is quick and simple to make.  It is very popular in India and sold as […]

Matar (Peas) Pulao

Matar Pulao Recipe

Take simple white rice up a notch with peas, potatoes and flavorful whole warm spices! Rice is served at almost every meal in most Asian homes.  In Western cuisine, plain white or brown rice is a common side dish.  It is a staple!  However plain rice can be bland and get boring. Take plain white […]

Moong Dal Khichri

Khichri Recipe

A soft rich dish which is a common comfort food (similar to Italian risotto) Khichri, is a comfort food frequently made as a quick filling dinner option alongside a curry or soup.  It can also be simply enjoyed with plain yogurt and pickle on the side.  Khichri can be made in many different ways with […]