Pav Bhaji masala rice and a simple banana Dog(Fruit carving)

This is My hubby's fav rice item and I learned it from him only....in winter we will enjoy this rice item more...for the cold season the hot rice will be very tasty.......

Ingradents:
Cooked Rice 2 cup( I have used normal rice)
Onion and tomato 1 each chopped
Tomato big 3(chopped)
Pav Bhaji Masala 3-4tsp
Ginger garlic paste 1ts
Mustered and turmeric 1/2 tsp each
fresh coriander 2 stand+for garnishing
curry leaves 6-7
cooking oil 6-7 tsp
Red chilly powder 1tsp(or as per spice)
salt to taste and sugar 1/2 tsp
Tamarind paste 1/2tsp(if tomato is sour then do not use tamarind paste)



Preparation:
Heat oil in a thick bottom pan,add curry leaves mustered and turmeric ,after a 30seconds add chopped onion and fry till it is light brown then add ginger garlic paste and chopped fresh coriander,saute for a min then add chopped tomato. Fry till tomato becomes tender then add pav bhaji masala(I have used MDH Pav bhaji masala) red chilly powder salt sugar and tamarind paste(use only if required)then mix well and fry for 3-4 mins .it should become paste by now..

Now add the rice and mix it slowly(the rice should be hot,freshly cooked rice will give good taste)

once u mixed completely ,when everything is mixted well turn of the heat and serve the hot rice immidiatly....

before serving garnish with tomato and fresh corionder..

Now about how the banana Dog looks like...

This is very simple and attractive food carving....
All you need is:
2Fresh Yellow banana
1Tooth pick
coloured pen(to make eye,use black or any other colour, I have used green)

To make Head:Take one banana,cut 1/2 of banana(cut on the side where the black dot is there)open the skin till 1/2 in that(by making 4 equal part of skin) and take out the 1/2 banana carefully from that. Cut the skin of 2 side(opposite sides)and fold the other 2 sides like ear of the dog and draw eyes by using coloured pen...

Now the head is ready,,,,so finally keep the another banana in rain bow shape and prik the head on the top (as shown in picture).......The Dog is ready..very easy right? why are you waiting.....get set go..

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Green Puav

When I was working in Bangalore...we had Restaurant near office and we use to eat this kind of pulav..which they use to call as veg Hyderabadi Biriyani..It use to be so yummy and very very hot..so last week I tried making the same kind of rice item,,,,,It turned out well,,,not exactly the same taste..but 80% near to that pulav.....anyways Next time if I go there,,I will eat that pulav for sure..here is my recipe.

Ingredients:
Spinach 1bunch(washed and finely chopped)
Few Fresh Mint leaves chopped
Green chilly 5-6(or as per spice
Basumati rice 2 cup
Onion and tomato 1 each chopped
Chopped beans 1cups and green peas 1cup
garlic cloves 5(chopped)
Fennel seed 1tsp
garam masala 2tsp(optional)
cooking oil 6-7 tsp
Tamarind paste 1/2 tsp
ghee 1tsp(optional)
salt to taste and sugar 1/2 tsp
water 4 cup


Preparation:

Mix both chopped green leaves in a blender along with green chilly and garlic cloves and make paste..
Heat oil in a thick bottom pan add fennel seed saute for 30 seconds and add chopped onion,fry till onion turns to golden brown then add tomato fry for 1min then add chopped beans and green peas saute for 2-3 mins and then add green leaves paste saute again for 2-3mins then add garam masala powder, salt sugar tamarind paste mix well add also add rice and water(use the same cup which is used to measure rice).Stir well to mix everything and cover with lid.cook in high medium flame for 3-4mins.


Once the rice is half cooked reduce to medium low flame and


cover with lid Cook till rice and everything is cooked then turn of the heat..keep covered for 5-7 mins.Once done open the lid and mix everything well and transfer the rice in to serving bowl,

serve hot rice with raitha...


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Capsicum(colour full) Rice

Capsicum is one of my all time fav. veg. I regularly use capsicum in almost all my cooking. This time i want to try with Capsicum rice,,with different coloured bell peppers..the result is here...




Ingredients:
Cooked Basmati rice 2cup
Different coloured Capsicum(Bell Pepper)(I have used 3 coloured capsicum 1/2 each)
Red Onion 1(big)
1/4 Cup boiled peas (or frozen peas)
2 TBSP of cooking oil
1/2tsp of Ghee(to mix with cooked rice)
Dry Red Chilly Flacks 1tsp(or as per spice)
1tsp of cumin seed
Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp
Fresh Coriander chopped 1tsp(for garnishing..optional)
1 tsp Lemon juice
Salt to taste

How to Prepare The Rice:
Transfer the cooked rice to flat plate, add the ghee and pepper powder, mix gently with the flat end of a ladle,without breaking any lumps during the process.

Chop the capsicum and onion..as you want or like below...




Heat oil in a wok, fry the cumin,Add chopped capsicum,saute for 2min then add red onion,saute till it is tender.The onions would have acquired a golden brown colour and brown spot would have come on capsicum, just cooked by now,then add boiled or frozen peas and saute for a min then add lemon juice,salt and Chilly Flack,mix well again and turn off the flame.Transfer this into the cooked rice plate.



Gently blend the ingredients well with the rice with a ladle or using fingers until the grains are coated properly.

The Colour full Capsicum rice is ready to serve.



Garnish with Chopped coriander Before serving(If required,I have not used)..






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Carrot Rice For Deepavali Festival

I Wish All of you very HAPPY AND BRIGHT DEEPAVALI" festival.....

This is very tasty and one of my kids fav rice item.When ever i prepare some new dish,,if my kid likes it means it is really tasty.
Yes you are right, I am trying this carrot rice for the first time and my kid liked it very much.So here is the recipe...



Ingredients:
Basmati rice 2cup
Fresh carrot,grated 1cup
Spring Onion chopped 1 small cup(or you can use normal onion 1 sliced,lenght wise)
Green chilies 2(Sliced)
1/2 Cup boiled peas (or frozen peas)
1 tsp of cooking or Ghee(to mix with cooked rice)
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1tsp of cumin seed
Coriander powder 1tsp
1 tsp Lemon juice
cooking oil 2-3TBSP(for cooking )
Salt to taste




How to prepare :
Cook rice in according to the method you prefer but make sure the grains be cooked properly ,separate and not sticky.

Once the rice is done transfer to a broad flat plate.Cool down to warmth.Add the 1 tbsp ghee or oil & salt(approx 1/2 tsp)and mix gently with the flat end of a ladle or spatula, breaking any lumps during the process.




Heat oil in a heavy bottom wok, fry the cumin and splutter the mustard's.Add chopped spring onion,saute till it is translucent,then add grated carrots.Fry in a medium flame for a minute.The onions would have acquired a golden brown colour and the carrots, just cooked by now,then add boiled or frozen peas(if you are using frozen peas then in keep it in microwave for 2min before adding)and saute for a min then add coriander powder,lemon juice, and a little salt, mix well again. Then turn off the flame.Transfer this into the cooked rice plate.




Gently blend the ingredients well with the rice with a ladle or using fingers until the grains are coated uniformly.Carrot Rice is ready to serve.serve hot with onion or cucumber raitha.




Enjoy the carrot rice Deepavali Festival hot...



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Jeera Rice/Cumin Rice

This is one of the easiest and tasty pulav (rice item).Even though the ingredients seems long..the preparation is very easy and fast..Good dish to prepare for beginners...



Ingredients:
1 cup Long Grain (Basmati) Rice
Cumin seeds(jeera)2TBSP
1TBSP oil
2TBSP of butter or ghee
Gignger garlic paste 1tsp
2 Bay leaves
3tsp of chopped fresh coriander
3-4 cloves
Few whole Black pepper
Black or green Cardamom 1-2
Cashew nut for garnishing
salt to taste
Coconut milk 1cup(optional)(I have not used it)
Water As per requirements(If you are using coconut milk,then add 3/4 cup of water if not then add 1 3/4 cup of water.


(All the ingredients are not included in the above picture)


How to make jeera Rice:

Wash and drain rice 2-3 times and soak in water for 20 minutes.Heat heavy bottom pan add 1/2 tsp of butter and fry the cashew nut till light brown and keep aside. Then heat oil and rest of the butter/Ghee,add bay leaf, cardamom, whole black pepper and cloves,fry for a min and add cumin seeds (jeera),chopped coriander and saute for 2-3 mins.When Cumin seeds are done add onion fry it transparent,then add ginger garlic paste,saute for a min,now add rice and salt, mix well.Add water and coconut milk,give a good stir.Let it cook in medium flame for 6-7 mins,when it starts boiling low down the flame and cover it with a lid ,cook for about 5mins.Keep an eye, rice will be done when holes appear on the surface and water is completely absorbed.Then turn of the heat.
The tasty jeera rice is ready.Garnish the rice with fried cashew nut..







Serve the Hot jeera rice with any raita,gravies or Dhal fry.



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Sabbasige pulav/Fresh Dill Spicy Rice

Ingredients:

Dill leaves 2big bowl finely chopped(around 2 bunches)
Long grain Rice cooked 1 big bowl
Onion 2(sliced)
Green peas 1 cup frozen
Chopped Green chilly 3-4(or as per spice)
Urad lentil 1tsp
mustered seed 1tsp
Ginger garlic paste 1tsp
Garam masala 1tsp
Cinnamon: 1/2" stick
Red chilly powder 1tsp
cooking oil 4TBSP
Ghee 2tsp
turmeric 1/2 tsp
salt to taste
lemon juice 1tsp
sugar 1/2 tsp
Cashew nut 10(fried in ghee)
water 1/2 to 1 cup


Preparation:

Heat the oil in pan add urad lentil,let it be light brown,then add mustered, Cinnamon, turmeric, green chilly and saute,now add onion fry till it turns golden brown.Then add ginger garlic paste,saute,add frozen peas,fry for 2mins and add chopped dill and saute properly,sprinkle 1/2 cup water cover with lid and keep till the dill is completely cooked. In between open the lid and stir to avoid burn and also add more water if required. Once it is almost cooked add salt,sugar,garam masala red chilly powder,and lemon juice, mix well The mixture is ready.
Now add cooked rice and ghee fry for 5-6 mins(give good stir)and turn of the heat....Dill rice is ready to serve..before serving garnish with cashew nut....



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