An instant pot biryani has been pending for long on my ‘To Cook’ list. After years of cooking biryani the prolonged, conventional way – cook the meat and rice separately, then layer the rice on the meat. So I couldn’t get my head around making […]

Well, here it is! Biryani goes veg! Here is an amazing vegetable biryani recipe infused with the soft fragrance of saffron and star anise. Veg biryani is one of the delightful vegetarian recipes to make. At first, this may not sound as one of those […]

Ingredients: Chicken 1 k.g Basmati rice 2 cups Melon seeds ( chaar maghaz) 1 tbsp Poppy seeds 1 tbsp Coconut powder 2 tbsp Cashew nuts 6-7 Saffron 15-16 strands Tomatoes 2-3 (blended) Nutmeg, Mace powder 1/2 tsp Whole spice powder 1 tsp Bay leaves 2 […]

Here is another kind of mutton biryani recipe. Kebab biryani calls for some effort in the kitchen, but the result is delicious beyond imagination. The focus of most biryani recipes is on the masala, or korma, and on the layering. While preparing kebab biryani the […]

Prawns and rice can be a great combination. Prawn Biryani is one delicious meal to make a day special. It is one of those dishes enjoyed by the entire family together, especially if you have prawn fans at home. Prawns biryani is originally a Malabar […]

Biryani is the crown of Mughlai cuisine and a love shared by both Indians and Pakistanis. The type of biryani varies from region to region and kitchen to kitchen. I’m sharing my favorite – Bombay Biryani. Biryani requires a lot of effort, several spices, and patience. […]

Baingan-aloo-shimla mirch ki sabzi can be defined as a colorful, nutritious, flavorful, and quick vegetarian dish. Honestly, this is the perfect dish to make even on days you are not enthusiastic to cook. Mildly spiced, the brinjal-potato-capsicum fry can be paired with rotis. You can […]

Shahi Navratan Korma is a delicious combination of 9 vegetables in a mildly spiced, creamy gravy. You can use vegetables of your preference. When I want to give my family a vegetarian treat, I whip up dishes that are pretty much an overdose on vegetables […]

Baghara Baingan – known as Baingan ka Khatta as well – is a famous dish in Hyderabad and Bangalore, especially paired with Mutton Biryani , Dum Pukht Biryani or Vegetable Biryani and is served at weddings. Another similar accompaniment is Mirchi Ka Salan. I’ve tried to prepare Baghara […]

Kabuli Pulao is Afghanistan’s national dish, which I think is a perfect answer to Mughlai Biryani. In Afghan culture, Kabuli Pulao is a delicious ‘must-be-served’ food. Afghan cuisine isn’t as richly spiced as Mughlai cuisine in Indian sub-continent, but is tastefully balanced. The main spices […]