Veggies Mixed Dal Khichdi#Alphabet Challenge

It's in most people minds that khichdi as a meal for the sick people or it is served to kids its bland and tasteless. But now a days, dal khichdi has become very famous and it has got a place in the restaurant menus as well. A simple and healthy dish ideally served for lunch and dinner, super delicious and satisfying meal.

Serves 7
Measurement 1 cup = 150 ml
Ingredients
1 Cup Rice
1 Cup Mixed Dal ( yellow moong, masoor, tur & chana dal)
8 Cups Water
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
1 Teaspoon Meat Masala
¼ Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
10 French Beans - chopped
1 Small Potato - diced
1 Carrot - diced
½ Cup Green Peas
8 Florets Cauliflower
1 Medium Onion - chopped
1 Medium Tomato - chopped
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste
½ Teaspoon Cumin seeds
For The Tadka
2 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
1 Teaspoon Mustard seeds
2 - 3 Button Red Chillies
¼ Teaspoon Asafoetida
¼ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
Method
Wash & soak dal for around 30 minutes to an hour. After the soaking time add it to large pressure cooker along with washed rice. Add 5 cups water and salt to taste. Cook it for 2 whistles on high flame. Let the cooker cool.

In a large kadai /pot heat desi ghee, add cumin seeds when they splutter add the chopped onions sauté till it turns translucent. 

Add the ginger garlic pate and sauté for a minute. Add all the veggies and tomato fry on high flame for a minute.

Then add all the dry spices and salt to taste for the veggies. Fry for a minute or two. Now add 2 cups water and bring this to a boil. Then reduce the flame, cover and cook till the veggies are nearly done. 

Now add the cooked rice dal and and a another cup of hot water, give it a good mix. Taste for salt add if necessary, cover and cook for 2 - 3 minutes stirring in between or else it will burn at the bottom. Switch off the flame.
For The Tadka

Heat ghee in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds when they splutter add the button red chillies and give it a stir, add asafoetida and switch off the flame. Then add the red chilly powder and pour this over the khichdi . Cover it let is rest for 2 - 3 minutes.

Stir and serve garnished with coriander leaves. Enjoy with this raita and papad. 

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Belizean Rice and Beans#EaTTheWorld

Rice and Beans is one of the most popular foods in Belize and the national dish of the country. The rice is cooked with coconut milk to give the dish a rich, tropical flavor but it’s made even more tasty by the addition of red kidney beans! . Serve this as a side with any protein for a yummy meal! The  beans add some protein and fiber to the dish, making it more filling and healthy to eat.
The best part of this recipe that it is vegan and gluten free. For this recipe I have used dried kidney beans, you can use a can of cooked beans to reduce the time and make a quick meal.

Serves 3
Ingredients
To Cook The Beans
1/3 Cup Dried Red Kidney Beans
1½ Cup Water
Salt to taste
To Make The Rice & Beans 
1 Cup Long Grain Rice
Cooked Red Kidney Beans
1 Small Onion - chopped
1 Clove Garlic - chopped
½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme

1 Cup Coconut milk
2 Cups Water - I used 2nd & 3rd extract of the coconut milk 
Salt, to taste
2 Tablespoons Oil or Desi Ghee

Method

Rinse the beans in water and soak them for at least 4 hours. Then place them in pressure cooker with water, and cook on high for one whistle then reduce the flame and cook it for 10 minutes on medium look flame. When cooker cools open and check if the beans are cooked but firm. Drain the beans and keep aside.

In a large heat oil add the onions and garlic sauté till the onions are translucent. Then add the rice and sauté for a minute or two. Add salt, thyme, cooked beans, thin & thick coconut milk. Lightly give it good mix. Bring this to a rolling boil and place the lid, on the pot, reduce the flame to medium low, let it cook for 10 - 15 minutes. After 12 - 15 minutes remove the lid and check if the rice is cooked and all the moisture is absorbed by the rice. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot with potato salad or any protein of your choice. Enjoy this Belizean Rice & Beans!

Labels: Belize, International Cuisine, Rice, Red Kidney beans, Coconut milk, Vegan, Gluten Free, Main Course, Eat The World 

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Pressure Cooker Rice Kheer With Homemade Masala Milk Powder#Alphabet Challenge

This is a thick and super delicious kheer. You will not be able stop enjoying this sweet dessert, that I assure you!!

Cup Measurement - 250Ml
Ingredients
½ Cup Basmati rice
1½ Cup Cups Water
1 Cup + 1 liter Milk
1 Teaspoon Desi Ghee
¼ Teaspoon Saffron Pinch
1 Teaspoon Cardamom powder
1½ Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Homemade Milk Masala Powder
2 - 3 Tablespoons Sliced Almonds Pistachios
2 - 3 Tablespoons Sliced Pistachios
2 - 3 Tablespoons Sliced Cashew nuts

Homemade Masala Milk Powder
10 Grams Almonds
10 Grams Pistachio
10 Grams Cashew Nuts
10 Grams Charoli/Chironji /Cuddapah Almond
25 Grams Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Saffron Strands
¼ Nutmeg powder
10 Cardamoms
15 Grams Milk Powder
Method

Wash the rice well till the water is clear. Drain and keep aside.
In a pressure cooker the rice, water, 1 cup milk, desi ghee, pinch of saffron. 

Cook on high heat till first whistle and low heat for 10 minutes. Add 1 liter milk and mix well. Blend with a stick blender till you can see small grains of rice ( rice kani). 

Bring to boil and add 1½ cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of the homemade masala milk powder,

lots of sliced nuts like almond, chironji, pistachios and cashewnuts (reserved a few for garnish). Cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, keep stirring at intervals. Cook till desired thickness and serve hot or cold as you desire.

Garnish with sliver varaq and chopped nuts.

For The Homemade Masala Milk Powder

Grind all in a small mixer jar to a slightly coarse powder. This stays good for months in the refrigerator.

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Kheer, Rice, Gluten free, Festival Sweets, Dessert, Milk, Homemade, Masala

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Rice Pizza With Tandoori Chicken#BreadBakers

This is a gluten free quick pan pizza that will get ready in just few minutes. It's an easy dinner or evening snack recipe. To make the rice pizza more delicious, I have used sugar free tomato sauce and homemade mayonnaise mixture here for the topping. If you want, you can use tomato ketchup instead of pizza sauce. I have used leftover rice to make this recipe.

Cup Measure 250 Ml
Ingredients
For The Chicken Marination
1 Tablespoon Thick Yogurt
155 Grams Boneless Chicken - cut into tiny cubes
¼ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Teaspoon Homemade Tandoori Masala
Other Ingredients
½ Tablespoon Oil
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Onions
1 Cup Cooked Rice 

1 Teaspoon Oregano 

½ Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
2 Eggs
A Pinch of Salt
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 -2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Pizza Sauce or as required
Mozzarella Cheese - as required
For The  Topping Sauce
1½ Tablespoons Tomato Ketchup
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise - Homemade 
Method

Pour the milk and lemon juice in a bowl, give it a good mix then add rest of the ingredients along with chicken and marinate it for at least 15 minutes
Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a pan add the onions and sauté till they soften a little add the chicken till fully cooked and the mixture is dry (no moisture). Keep this aside.

In another bowl add the rice, salt, half of the oregano and egg and mix well.
Heat butter in another pan add the rice and egg mixture, spread it evenly to form a pizza. 

Cover and let is cook on low flame till the bottom is golden brown for about 3 minutes. Then flip it with the of a plate,

Spread the pizza sauce then top it with cooked chicken mixture evenly. Top it with mozzarella cheese, cover and cook till the cheese melts.

Sprinkle the remaining oregano, red chilly flakes. 

Remove on to a serving plate.

For The Topping Sauce

Mix both the ingredients well. Drizzle on the pizza and enjoy.
Labels: Pizza, Gluten free, Rice, Chicken, Bread Bakers, Breads

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Tomato Ketchup Chicken & Rice Platter#SundayFunday

This Chicken and Rice platter has just the right amount of sweetness and flavor and is a perfect brunch recipe. Made with tender and juicy chicken, marinated in aromatic spices, and served over a bed of rice, it so delicious and addictive that you will be making it again very often.
Serves 2
Ingredients 
275 Grams Boneless Chicken - cut into thick strips
1 Cup Basmati Rice - Boiled
3 Baby onions
3 Banana Peppers - chopped
1 Small Capsicum - cut into cubes
1 Teaspoon Cumin powder
1½ Teaspoon Red Chili powder
½ Teaspoon Heaped Sea Salt or to taste
¼ Cup Tomato Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
French fries to serve
Boiled Egg to serve
2 Tablespoons Oil
Whole Spices
1 Stick Cinnamon
3 Cloves
5 Black Peppercorns
2 Petals Star Anise
½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds

Method 

Heat oil, in pan/kadai add chicken with whole spices, cumin seeds, fry until chicken changes its color from pink to white, add chili powder, salt, vinegar, ketchup and baby onions,¼ cup water and cook it for 2 minutes. Add, all the capsicum, banana pepper, add another,¼ cup water mix well.  Cover and cook for 7 - 8 minutes. Switch off the flame it's ready.  Spread boiled rice in a platter, top with chicken mixture, serve garnished with French fries and boiled egg. 

Enjoy a delicious and perfect brunch!! 

Labels: Chicken, Rice, Brunch, Tomato, Ketchup, Sunday Funday

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Instant White Dhokla#Alphabet Challenge

Homemade Instant White Dhokla is breakfast/snack item of the state of Gujarat in India. Since dhokla goes through a steaming process, it is healthy. It is a perfect addition to your weight loss plan because it is rich in protein, fiber, and other nutrients. It is ideal for breakfast or an evening snack option.

Cup Measurement 1 Cup = 200Ml
Ingredients
1 Cup Raw Rice
½ Cup Poha
½ Cup Yogurt
¼ Cup Fine Rawa / Semolina
½ Teaspoon Salt or to taste
1 Sachet Eno Fruit Salt or 1 Teaspoon
For The Tadka
2 Tablespoon Oil
1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds
2 Green Chillies - slit
1 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
1 Teaspoon Chopped Coriander - optional
1 Teaspoon Sugar
½ Cup Water 
Method

Wash the rice well. Soak the rice and poha for an hour or maximum 3 hours. After that drain all the water. Grind the rice and poha with the yogurt to a fine paste. Remove this into a bowl, mix the fine rawa and keep it aside for 15 to 20 minutes. 

In the meantime grease an 8 inch plate well with oil. Keep a steamer ready with enough water to steam the dhokla. When the water begins to boil place the plate on the stand.

After 20 minutes add the salt and eno and whisk it well till it turns frothy. Pour this into the plate. Sprinkle a bit of chilly powder on top. Cover the lid with a clean cloth so that the water does not fall on the dhokla and make it soggy. 

Steam on medium high flame for 15 to 20 minutes or until a knife or tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Switch off the flame. Let the dhokla cool. When it cools cut into pieces.
To Make The Tadka

Heat oil in a pan add the mustard seed, when they splutter add in green chillies and fry for a minute add the water and sugar bring this to a rolling boil add the coriander leaves, sesame seeds. Pour this evenly on the cut dhokla. Let is soak for few minutes. Serve hot with chutney. 
My Notes

If you do not have fine semolina then use the regular one only pulse it for 2 or 3 times in the mixer.
If you are making a double batch and do not have a dhokla stand wherein you can steam 2 -3 plates at a time. Then divide the batter in two parts. Add the eno to one batch at time and steam when that is steamed then add the eno to the second batch. You have to be quick once you add the eno or else the dhokla will not be fluffy.
This white dhokla is a thin layer. So do not add too much batter in the plate.

Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Ready/Instant Mixes, Dhokla, Gujarat, Breakfast, Kids delight, Rice, Rawa, Steamed, Healthy 

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Nasi Goreng- Vegetarian#EatTheWorld

This is a National dish of Indonesia. I have made a vegetarian version, Nasi Goreng can simply refer to fried pre-cooked rice or left over rice, a meal including stir-fried rice. This rice is a one pot meal, you do not require any accompaniment with this dish. 

Its a meal in itself. You can make it spicy according to your taste. There are many ingredients in this dish which you can substitute or even eliminate, it does not change the taste of the dish. Do not get discouraged to prepare this dish by looking at the long list of ingredients, let me assure you that this dish is easy and quick to make. So here is the recipe.

Ingredients
2 Cups Rice
1 Large Carrot - peeled & cut into matchsticks
12 French beans - chopped
½ head Cabbage - finely shredded
5 Shallots - chopped
2 Cloves Garlic - minced
1 Tablespoon Red Chilli Sauce
1 Stalk Celery - finely chopped
½ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black or White Pepper
2 Tablespoon Sweet Dark Soy Sauce * See Notes
Salt To Taste
4 Tablespoon Groundnut Oil
For The Ground Paste
1 Large Ripe Tomato
1 Teaspoon Coriander seeds
4 Cloves Garlic
4 Large Fresh Red Chilies* See Notes (You can used 4 dry Kashmiri red chilies)
4 Almonds
For Garnish
1 Bunch Scallions/Spring Onion Greens - chopped
Chopped Coriander Leaves

Method

Soak the rice for 30 minutes then cook add few drops of peanut oil while cooking the rice, this will make the rice grainy and will not stick to each other. Do not cook the rice till it entirely soft strain it one stage before that. The rice once cooked should be grainy.

Grind the tomato, garlic , red chillies, almonds & coriander together to form a smooth paste and keep it aside.

In a large wok, heat the oil on medium flame add the chopped onions. Then add ground paste saute them till the sides starts leaving oil. Add in the carrots, beans and cabbage and saute them till the vegetables are tender. Add the cooked rice, salt, pepper, red chilli sauce and sweet soy sauce.

Mix well till combined. Garnish this chopped spring onion greens and coriander leaves.
My Notes
To make the Sweet Dark Soy Sauce I cooked it with 2 teaspoons palm jaggery.
Don' t have fresh red Chilies, you can used 4 dry Kashmiri red chilies. Soak them in warm water and then grind.

Labels: Rice, Asian Cuisine, Healthy, Vegan, Indonesia, Eat The World, Vegetarian, Sunday Funday, Main course

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