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 sure.
Rice Dishes
Pongal with Rock Sugar or Sugar Candy / Kalkandu Pongal
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 telling me that this would taste like halwa as we add more milk and ghee. Trust me, they tasted really like halwa !!! I added more milk than water, also the ghee improved it’s taste.
I don’t remember a special occasion on when this is prepared at our houses, but these days Kalkandu pongal is served in marriages at my palce for dinner.
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Ghee Lentil Rice / Nei Paruppu Sadam
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 add any vegetables of your taste. Though it is sort of an instance recipe, it vanishes from the plate pretty fast.
Chinese Vegetable Fried Rice ( An Indian Version )
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.
Instant Tamarind Rice / Readymade mix Puliodharai Sadam
An instant ready made tamarind rice with the ready made Sakthi Masala Puliyodharai Podi. It’s quick and yet tastes good like home made.
Sakkarai Pongal / Sweet Pongal
Dear Friends, Wish you all a very Happy Pongal.
Here’s the special treat, traditional Sakkarai pongal from Kongunadu. Enjoy !!!