Looking through my collection of recipes, I came across this one that was published in one of the weekend editions of The Hindu newspaper in 1991. You may ask, what am I doing with a 20 year old newspaper? I used to collect recipes from newspapers, especially the weekend editions ever since I was a child. A bit nerdy perhaps but then there is a nerd in every one of us.
This is a variation of the Pulao. It could be a bit spicy for the kids, so you may want to go a bit light on that. This can be a filling, healthy meal to go with them to school.
Difficulty level: Medium
Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 40 min
Makes: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
For grinding masala paste:
Coconut: 1/4 cup, grated
Onion: 1 small
Garlic: 2-3 cloves
Ginger: 1" cube
Green chillies: 2-3
Poppy seeds(khas khas): 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
For rice:
Basmati rice: 1 1/2 cup
Yoghurt: 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Corn: 1/2 cup, cooked
Ghee: 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Heat ghee and saute the ground masala paste for few minutes. I waited until the ghee separated. Add the washed rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add two cups of hot water, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Cook till done. Mix in beaten yoghurt and corn just before removing from the fire.
Serve hot with plain yoghurt and/or pickle.
This is a variation of the Pulao. It could be a bit spicy for the kids, so you may want to go a bit light on that. This can be a filling, healthy meal to go with them to school.
Difficulty level: Medium
Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 40 min
Makes: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
For grinding masala paste:
Coconut: 1/4 cup, grated
Onion: 1 small
Garlic: 2-3 cloves
Ginger: 1" cube
Green chillies: 2-3
Poppy seeds(khas khas): 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
For rice:
Basmati rice: 1 1/2 cup
Yoghurt: 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Corn: 1/2 cup, cooked
Ghee: 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder: 1/4 tsp
Heat ghee and saute the ground masala paste for few minutes. I waited until the ghee separated. Add the washed rice and saute for 2 minutes. Add two cups of hot water, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Cook till done. Mix in beaten yoghurt and corn just before removing from the fire.
Serve hot with plain yoghurt and/or pickle.
2 comments:
hi.. loved the soy recipe. didnt see a comment box below it thats why im leavin a msg here :) mom made it and it tasted yum (huge deal as i generally dont like it) :) kepp em comin sis :)
Thanks, Shruti & Rati Ammayi. That's quite a compliment from a person who is a not a big fan of soy chunks. I have added the comment option for recent posts. Hope to see more comments soon.
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