Tag: rice recipe

Bengali Mishti Pulao: Bengali Style Pilaf with Cashews and Raisins

Bengali Mishti Pulao: Bengali Style Pilaf with Cashews and Raisins

    The sound of “Mishti Pulao” takes me back to this little girl dining on this tiny table and chair, set by the family dining table just where the door opens. It is Christmas lunch. The family has gathered around the table. Crisp winter 

Zafrani Kofta Pulao: Saffron and Caramelized Onion Pilaf with Meatballs

Zafrani Kofta Pulao: Saffron and Caramelized Onion Pilaf with Meatballs

Laden with the perfume of the saffron and fresh mint, this indeed is a regal dish to savor.  If you are willing to deviate a little from the traditional meal planning for the holidays, this is for you. Fragrant Basmati rice is interlaced with the 

Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Pulao

This is a fragrant rice recipe with a medley of vegetable and spices. Rice plays an important role in the Indian cuisine. If you have frequented an Indian home or even an Indian restaurant, you would have noticed that there is at least one rice 

Daoud Basha – Meatballs with pine nuts in a rich tomato sauce

Daoud Basha – Meatballs with pine nuts in a rich tomato sauce

There has not been a single moment in my life when the Mediterranean food has disappointed me. From the wide spread mezze, to the diverse distribution of main and side dishes and of course the mouthwatering desserts – every bite of the cuisine is exciting 

Roasted Hatch Chile and Corn Rice

Roasted Hatch Chile and Corn Rice

While you cook this spicy rice, you will have your home filled with the tickling aroma of the roasted peppers and the sweet corn. Chile, corn, cumin and coriander all nestle together in this bowl, heartily complimenting each other.