Category Archives: Rice

Original neiappam/ Rice fritters

Posted on July 10, 2015 by

On Wednesday, there was this strong urge to post something. I had soaked rice to make Neiappam, the previous night because there was a special request to make it. It is a sweet celebration snack that evokes lovely memories. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Celebration, Coconut, comfort food, Dessert, Finger food, Fried, Indian recipe, Kerala recipe, Not just for kids, Pack-and-go snack, Rice, Snack, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Asian glazed basa with rice and vegetables

Posted on June 30, 2015 by

Lunch is a lighter meal but it still has to include a balance of nutrients and a mix of flavours to be enjoyable. Basa fillets, rice and vegetables is a three piece lunch put together to make it a satisfying … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Fried, International dishes, Main dish, Rice, Side dish, Stir fry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Herb rice and lentil cakes

Posted on June 18, 2015 by

Rice being a staple in most South Indian homes, it needs a makeover at times. I cook it plain or as a watery gruel called kanji (Kongee). It is alternatively cooked as pulav, biriyani or Chinese fried rice. Instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Gluten free, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Rice, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Easy Mexican rice/Spanish rice with beans

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

Tasty rice and beans in Salsa When we move to a new country there are many unwritten rules and language usage that confuse us. Tim Hortons is a famous coffee and bake shop chain in Canada. I took quite a … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, Cheese, Easy recipe, Main dish, Rice, Side dish, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Beetroot Pulav/Fried beet rice

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

Beetroot Fried Rice I don’t know if it is a cultural thing or a motherly thing that I always ask my children what they ate if they did not have home made lunch. When I ask my son, invariably he … Continue reading →

Posted in Coconut, Fried, Main dish, Rice, Vegetarian | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments