Tehari is a colorful and delicious rice dish very similar to veg pulao. This dish is very popular in Northern part of India specially in Uttar Pradesh. This is a very easy recipe and can be prepared when you are in rush. The rice is mixed with chopped vegetables and cooked together with aromatic spices. You can add any vegetables of your choice but generally cauliflower, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, peas and carrots provide an amazing taste. It is served with raita, or curd and papad. Enjoy this either during rush hours or during the weekends for a light lunch/dinner.
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Masala Bhaat
Masala Bhaat is a Maharashtrian recipe prepared using basmati rice, mix vegetables and spiced with Goda Masala. Goda Masala is a special Maharashtrian spice mix which gives an authentic flavor to the recipe. It seems Maharashtrian wedding is considered incomplete without masala bhaat which indicates that how much people like it. In a way you can say it’s like a veg pulao, however it is more spicy and have it’s own taste. You could add vegetables of your choices in it. I learnt this recipe from one of my family friend’s Mom. She makes it so delicious that once you start eating, you can’t stop. Masala bhaat goes very well with maharastrian kadhi or curd raita.
Kesari & Beetroot Phirni
Phirni is a delicious dessert made in north India. It is made using coarse ground rice, sugar and milk and is flavored with cardamom, saffron and rose essence. Phirni is very similar to kheer but tastes different then kheer. This dessert made during festivals. This recipe makes two different flavors one with beetroot and another one with Kesar (saffron). Beetroot gives a nice color and unique taste to phirni and makes it more inviting.
Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable Biryani is a delicious recipe prepared with rice and variety of vegetable with spices. It’s a time consuming recipe, however once cooked tastes awesome. This one pot rice dish which goes well with boondi raita, cucumber and onion raita. You can choose your own flavor of vegetables for this recipe.
Chicken Biryani
Chicken biryani is one of the most popular non vegetarian dish across India. The recipe is prepared using chicken and basmati rice. Preparing Chicken Biryani is little intense process however results could be pretty satisfying. Enjoy this dish with your family on a weekend.
Carrot Peas Jeera Rice
This recipe is very simple and a minor variant of Jeera rice. Adding peas and carrots makes it more delicious. This can be served with any gravy or lentil. Kids love to eat it just with curd or raita.