by Admin | Jun 26, 2025 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Rice and potatoes? A unique and surprisingly delicious pilaf. In this recipe, julienned strips of potatoes are marinated in yogurt and grated coconut and sautéed with seasonings until they are richly browned. Next, rice and peas are added, then cooked with the...
by Admin | Jun 23, 2025 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
This moist, pleasantly seasoned rice and yogurt dish in the South Indian tradition takes only a short time to prepare. Whenever rice is combined with yogurt, the result is refreshing, nutritious and easy to digest. The combination may be served either chilled or at...
by Admin | Jun 20, 2025 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
This dish is centuries old and is mentioned in the ancient Vedic texts. It is nutritious and easy to digest. It is served at room temperature or slightly chilled and is a good selection on a light summer luncheon menu with any vegetable or salad. It is also good on a...
by Admin | Jun 19, 2025 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
This light, mildly piquant lemon-flavored rice dish is enlivened with crunchy bits of cashew nuts. The final burst of flavor comes from a fried seasoning called chaunk , made of mustard seeds and split urad dal fried in ghee or sesame oil until the aromatic oils in...
by Admin | Jun 15, 2025 | Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
This is a pale golden rice marbled with shredded carrots and toasted shredded coconut. A touch of raisins adds a little sweetness. You may want to remove the whole cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick before serving, as they are not meant to be eaten. This is a good...
