Puliyodarai Recipe | Tamil Nadu’s Tangy Temple Tamarind Rice
The first time I had puliyodarai was from a temple prasadam plate, wrapped in a banana leaf, and I remember thinking no restaurant version had ever tasted that good. It’s tangy, mildly sweet, deeply savoury all at once, and somehow it only gets better as it sits for a few hours. I always make extra […]
Bisi Bele Bath Recipe | Karnataka’s Comforting Spicy Rice and Lentil One-Pot
Bisi bele bath was the dish my friend’s mom always had simmering on the stove whenever we visited, and the smell of that spice powder toasting in ghee still means ‘home’ to me. It’s the kind of one-pot meal that turns rice, dal and whatever vegetables are in the fridge into something deeply comforting. I […]
White Rice Recipe
White rice is a staple in many cuisines and can be enjoyed as a simple and versatile side dish. Ingredients: 1 cup white rice (long-grain, basmati or jasmine) 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1 tablespoon ghee (optional) Step by step Recipe: Rinse the Rice: Rinse 1 cup rice under cold water until the […]
Vegetable Pulav
Vegetable Pulav | How to make Vegetable Pulav at home What is Pulav? Pulav is a one-pot dish where basmati rice is cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and sometimes meat. It is a popular and flavorful dish that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Vegetable Pulav is a famous dish for its simplicity, versatility, and the […]