April 4th, 2013 
Jisha 
Spinach Pulav is another easy Pulav (Pilaf) you can make for lunch or dinner. I make this tasty and healthy Pulav when I buy Fresh Spinach. I have used Baby Spinach for making this recipe. I made this Pulav during Lent and we liked it a lot. I added a pinch of turmeric powder and [...]
March 15th, 2013 Jisha 
I love Thai food! Right from the aroma to the taste, everything about Thai food is so wonderful. Ever since we tried Yellow Curry Fried Rice at a Thai restaurant, I have been wanting to recreate the magical flavors at home. Of course, you could use the packaged Yellow Curry Powder/Paste which you get in [...]
November 6th, 2012 Jisha 
With Indian food, it is sometimes difficult to come up with Healthy Recipes. Nevertheless, keep trying till you find something healthy and flavorful. I befriended Brown Rice a few years back and it has become a staple in my pantry. Yes, we still love White Rice but don’t eat it seven days a week! Hubby’s [...]
August 9th, 2012 Jisha 
Pulav (Pulao of Pilaf) is a simpler version of the rich and flavorful Biryani. While Biryani is made by layering cooked rice with a thick meat sauce, Pulav is usually a one-pot meal where rice is cooked with all the other ingredients. Here is the recipe for a simple Fish Pulav. Unlike Fish Biriyani, this Pulav is easy to make and isn’t rich [...]
July 11th, 2012 Jisha 
It has been a crazy month and I have been on my toes. We moved to a new place and that explains why I haven’t posted in a while. Without much ado, I am sharing with you my aunt’s recipe for Pidi (Kerala Style Rice Dumplings). This is the authentic recipe for Kottayam Style Pidi [...]
April 10th, 2012 Jisha 
For Easter, I made a simple Shrimp Biryani after a long time. Most of us love Shrimp & Prawns and hence, what better ingredient to add to your biriyani. Unlike Chicken & Mutton biriyanis, this biryani is mildly spiced and with every bite of shrimp, you feel satisfied. I have used Coconut Milk in this [...]
March 19th, 2012 Jisha 
Be it a quick meal for weekday dinners or a fancy meal for guests, Fried Rice is one dish which can’t go wrong. You can prepare it so many different ways with whatever ingredients you have in your refrigerator and pantry. Here is the recipe for a one-pot Asian Style Veg Fried Rice which I [...]
December 14th, 2011 Jisha 
I recently found Brown Basmathi Rice at a health food store and I have become a fan of it. Brown Rice is more healthy since it’s a whole grain and has a lower Glycemic Index. If you haven’t tried Brown Rice, start using it in salads and stir-frys and you will get accustomed to its [...]
July 20th, 2011 Jisha 
Here is my recipe for an Indo-Chinese Style Beef or Pork Fried Rice. Here in the US, I normally don’t buy Chinese Beef/Pork Fried Rice since the meat is mostly tough and often not cooked until well-done. In this recipe, I have fried the meat before mixing it with the rice. Alternatively, you can use [...]
June 15th, 2011 Jisha 
Green Peas Pulav/Pulao is one of the easiest pulavs you can make. I prefer using minimal ingredients while making Green Peas Pulav so as to keep the taste mild unlike Biriyanis. When you are making this pulav for special occasions, you can add fried onions, nuts, coconut milk and other ingredients to enhance the flavor. [...]
April 3rd, 2011 Jisha 
I have started using Brown Rice because of its health benefits. Brown Rice is unmilled or partly milled rice and is a natural whole grain. Brown Rice is chewier than White Rice but when prepared with spices or broth, it tastes good. White rice loses most of its nutritional content when it gets processed whereas [...]
January 13th, 2011 Jisha 
2011 has arrived and I haven’t posted a recipe yet. Having spent the last few months with my in-laws, I have gone totally out of sync with the blogging world. I hope to get back to routine pretty soon. Though a bit late, Wishing all of you a Blessed Year ahead!!! Let me start 2011 [...]
September 26th, 2010 Jisha 
Biriyani or Biryani – the rich festive food made with rice, meat, vegetables, eggs, fish and spices, has become a common Indian household dish. With most of the ingredients available readily, making Biryani is no longer a difficult task. I remember my childhood days when Briyani was made by my mother only on very special [...]
May 8th, 2010 Jisha 
I was introduced to the world of “Plain Biryani” for the first time from Infosys Food Court. Plain Biryani used to be on the menu almost daily and it cost slightly less than all the other Biryanis like Chicken, Egg, Mutton and so on. So what is Plain Biryani? In simple terms, it is Biryani [...]
March 11th, 2010 Jisha 
I wanted to make something vegetarian during Lent and was running out of options for Lunch. We were getting bored of Rice/Roti and curries. That’s when I thought of using a few greens to make a variety rice. Here is a recipe for Spinach and Broccoli Rice. This is really easy to make and is [...]
