Sashi's Tasty Bites

Ghee Rice/ Coconut M...

Cook Time :25 Min | Servings : 3 Persons Ghee rice is an easy prep which fits all special occasions. I had it with Nilgiri Chicken Kurma as a side, but this can be combined with any chicken/veg gravy. If you are having guests at short notice, here’s a simple recipe to surprise them for...

Pongal with Rock Sug...

Cook Time :25 Min | Servings : 2 persons Happy Tamil New year Friends !! I was thinking to do something sweet on the Tamil New year day but wasn’t sure what to do. Suddenly got reminded of the rock sugar which I recently brought from Indian groceries and got this recipe from my MIL. She was...

Ghee Lentil Rice / N...

Cook Time : 35 Min | Servings : 2 Persons This is a simplified version of bisibelabath. Hang on, I didn’t mean the authentic one, it’s my version. When you feel lazy to cook, this would be an easier recipe with a quick cook time. Of course, dhal with ghee tastes heavenly and you can...

Chinese Vegetable Fr...

Cook Time : 20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons When you have left over rice or want to prepare something really quick and healthy, here we go Vegetable Fried Rice. It’s very easy and a real comforting food. Ingredients : Basmati Rice / Jasmine Rice 1 cup Oil 2 tsp Onion 1/2...

Instant Tamarind Ric...

Cook Time : 15 Min | Servings : 2 Persons An instant ready made tamarind rice with the ready made Sakthi Masala Puliyodharai Podi. It’s quick and yet tastes good like home made. Ingredients : Rice 1 cup Sesame Oil 3 tsp Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp Urad dhal 1/2 tsp Channa...

Vegetable Biryani &#...

Cook Time : 30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons Another version of mixed Vegetable biriyani prepared at our houses in Tamilnadu. Ingredients : Basmati Rice/ Jeera Samba Rice 1 1/2 cup Vegetable ( Mixed like carrot, cauliflower etc ) 1 cups Oil 2 tsp Bay Leaves 3 no Cloves 2...

Sakkarai Pongal / Sw...

Cook Time : 30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons Dear Friends, Wish you all a very Happy Pongal. Here’s the special treat, traditional Sakkarai pongal from Kongunadu. Enjoy !!! Ingredients : Raw rice 1 cup Moong dhal less than 1/4 cup Jaggery/ Goondu Vellam 1 1/2 cups Ghee 3-4...

Coconut Rice / Theng...

Cook Time : 20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons I remember my school days when ever I cook variety rices, since my mom used to pack them for our lunch box. But they cannot be cooked and carried for long trips, as the coconut kept in room temperature for more than a day it becomes rotten. They can be...