Tag: long grain rice

  • Cashew Nut Khichri Recipe

     Cashew Nut Khichri

    You are not in mood to cook? but you are feeling like making something that can be easily made and stuff your stomach then try this  Cashew Nut Khichri Recipe.
    Easily digest, take it when you get bored from all meaty and spicy dishes.Simple to cook and its very tasty and healthy as well. Your family will definitely like this and they will remember it for long.

    Cashew Nut Khichri Recipe by Rida Aftab
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    Prep Time:10 minutes

    Cook Time:35 minutes

    Servings: 5

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups long grain rice
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup green lentils
    • 1/2 cup cooking oil
    • 50 gm cashew nuts
    • 1 onion, thinly sliced
    • 6 green chilies, thinly sliced
    • 4 cloves
    • 2 star anise
    • 2 cardamoms
    • 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
    • 1 tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tsp salt

     

    Directions:

    1. Wash rice with few changes of water then soak for 30 minutes.
    2. Wash green lentils with few changes of water then soak for 30 minutes.
    3. Drain and set aside.
    4. Heat oil in a deep wok or skillet over medium heat.
    5. Put onion in hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.
    6. Now add cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
    7. Add chicken broth, salt, turmeric powder, coconut, black pepper, star anise, cloves.
    8. Cook for 5 minutes then add green lentils.
    9. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until green lentil is half done.
    10. Now add rice and cook for 10 minutes or until cooked through.
    11. Turn the heat off.
    12. Take it out in a serving dish.
    13. Sprinkle fried cashew nuts and green chilies over it.
    14. Cashew Nut Khichri is ready to serve.
    • Serve hot with mint Raita.

    If you like  Cashew Nut Khichri Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Recipe: Tehri (Pakistani One Pot Rice Dish)

    Tehri (Pakistani One Pot Rice Dish)

    Tehri is a well-liked Pakistani dish as a main course with average effort for homemade on any occasion.Always great to have in all seasons. Must try this Tehri Recipe. 

     Tahari Recipe By Shireen Anwar
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    Prep Time:30 minutes

    Cook Time:40 minutes

    Servings: 4

    Difficulty Level: Medium

    Ingredients

    • 500 gm long grain rice
    • 3/4 cup oil
    • 1/2 cup brown onion
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 2 potatoes, cut into cubes
    • 1 cup green peas
    • 2 carrots, cut into cubes
    • 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
    • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 tbsp whole spice
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 tsp salt

    Yield: 4 servings

    Directions:

    1. Rinse rice with few changes of water and soak for 30 minutes.
    2. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
    3. Add whole spices, brown onions, garlic paste.
    4. Cook for 1 minute then add ¼ cup water.
    5. Add chili powder, salt, turmeric powder, yogurt.
    6. Cook for 5 minutes then add potatoes, carrots and green peas.
    7. Cook for 10 minutes.
    8. Add 1 cup water.
    9. Cover with a lid; cook until vegetables half done.
    10. Add rice with 2 cups of water.
    11. Cover and Cook for 10 minutes or until water nearly dry.
    12. Add green chilies and tomatoes on top.
    13. Simmer for 5 minutes or until done.
    14. Tehri is ready to serve.
    • Serve with Raita.

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  • Sindhi Pulao Recipe

    Sindhi Pulao

    Sindhi pulao is most common, popular dinner of Sindhi homes and these rice are best staple Sindhi food. To get best taste of pulao try this delicious Sindhi Pulao Recipe.

    Sindhi Pulao Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 5[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Medium [/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm boneless lamb, cubed
    • 2 cup long-grain rice, soaked
    • 2 onions, finely chopped
    • 4 tablespoon ghee or oil
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, crushed
    • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
    • 6 cardamom pods
    • 3 bay leaves
    • salt to taste

    For Garnishing:

    • 1 tablespoon pistachios
    • 1 tablespoon blanched almonds

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Heat 4 tbsp of ghee and fry the onions until browned. Remove and reserve half the onions.

    Step 2

    Add the meat to the pan and fry until golden brown.

    Step 3

    Add the yogurt and simmer for 5 minutes.

    Step 4

    Grind together the coriander, cardamom and cumin seeds.

    Step 5

    Add to the meat with salt and chili powder. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender and the gravy thick.

    Step 6

    Heat 3 tbsp of ghee in a separate pan and fry the bay leaves peppercorns, drained rice and salt for 3 minutes.

    Step 7

    Add the reserve onion. Remove the pan from the heat and spoon three-quarters of the rice on to a dish.

    Step 8

    In the pan, put layers of rice, cooked meat, chopped onion and nuts.

    Step 9

    Pour over enough water to come 2.5cm/1 in above the level of the rice and simmer until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed. Sindhi Pulao is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with plain yogurt and salad.

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    If you like Sindhi Pulao Recipe  and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Sindhi Pulao, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.