Meethe Chawal which literally translastes as Sweet Rice aka Gur (jaggery) Chawal (Rice) is very simple recipe which can be served as a snack or as a dessert. Growing up, my grandmother would always make them in the winter because she’d get fresh jaggery from the farm. Besides the fact that there was abundance of fresh jaggery, the taste and flavors of fresh jaggery is worth writing a book on. I remember sitting in the…
"Meethe Chawal aka Sweet Rice Dish"Category: Rice Dishes
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Seasoned Onion Rice (aka Vagharelo Bhaat) is a practically effortless way to a quick lunch or snack. Like Fried Rice, this dish comes out best with some leftover rice. The few days old rice holds up better and has a different texture than fresh rice that adds to this recreation of this dish. Again, it’s lovely to be able to recycle leftovers, not have to waste food AND not have the family turn up their…
"Seasoned Onion Rice (Vagharelo Bhaat)"
Fenugreek Rice or Methi Pulao is a very simple yet delicious rice dish that can be had all by itself or be served with other dishes. Fenugreek is now considered a superfood and is making a comeback as a staple in all the diets. Growing up, I remember just disliking it due to the bitterness but now I do actually enjoy it. In this dish, the methi is just the right amount that you can…
"Methi (Fenugreek) Pulao Rice Dish Recipe"
We love to call this ‘jhatt-patt’ rice. ‘Jhatt-Patt’ means quick and easy! What a fabulous name for this wonderful makeover for some leftover Rice. It is amazing what a little masala (spices) can do to freshen up the leftovers, give it a facelift and getting a warm welcome to the table. The Channa Masala gives the dish the color, sourness and the flavor but if you don’t have that, substitute with Pav Bhaji Masala or…
"Masala Rice"
Khichadi is an all-time favorite comfort food in our family. Anytime we come home from a long trip away or after an exhausting day, khichadi and kadhi or chaas (spicy buttermilk) is a satisfying and welcome meal. Previously, we’ve shown you how to make Mung Daal Khichadi – a mild and nutritious meal for babies or great comfort food when you’re feeling under the weather. Here’s a recipe for Masala Khichadi…with a real kick! It’s…
"Masala Khichadi"