Category Archives: Rice

Original neiappam/ Rice fritters

Posted on July 10, 2015 by coconutcraze

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 Appam, crispy appams, fried sweet riceballs, Neiappam, rice batter, rice fritters, sweet fritters, sweet riceballs, sweet snack | 12 Comments

Asian glazed basa with rice and vegetables

Posted on June 30, 2015 by coconutcraze

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 Asian glaced basa, Asian glaze, Basa fillets, coconut rice, complete meal, lunch, main course, sauteed vegetables, stir-fry, vegetables | 14 Comments

Herb rice and lentil cakes

Posted on June 18, 2015 by coconutcraze

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 brown rice, comfort food, easy recipe, gluten free, herb flavored brown rice, herb rice, herbs, Main dish, Vegetable broth, vegetarian rice | 17 Comments

Easy Mexican rice/Spanish rice with beans

Posted on March 10, 2015 by coconutcraze

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 Brunch dish, Easy Mexican rice, Main dish, Rice, Rice and beans in Salsa, Rice with beans, Salsa flavoured rice, side dish, Spanish rice, vegetarian | 12 Comments

Beetroot Pulav/Fried beet rice

Posted on July 24, 2014 by coconutcraze

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 →