Biryani is a layered and steamed rice dish and it can include any type of meat, lentil, fish or vegetable. The cooking style and recipe of biryani differ from place to place and every biryani recipe is unique in itself. Sindhi Biryani is one of the types of biryani that is very popular in India and Pakistan and one of my favorites. It is quite spicy and zesty than other varieties of biryanis. The most prominent difference is the use of sour yogurt, dried plums, and the addition of potatoes. Tomatoes are never cooked in the gravy, rather round slices are used in between the layers of rice and meat. The aroma in this version comes from the generous use of cilantro and mint, not from rose or kewra water which is common in most Mughlai biryanis. If you have tried other biryanis you will surely find this one a little different.
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Punjabi Sookhi Urad Daal
Unlike other lentil preparations which usually have a soup-like consistency, today’s lentil recipe is dry and a very common dish in Punjabi homes. Not only is it incredibly delicious and nutritious but it is super easy to make! This recipe uses dhuli urad. It is the white version of skinless and split black lentils or sabut (whole) Urad.
This recipe makes a perfect side dish with any gravy, salad, and chapatti.
Daal Masoor / Red Lentils
It is rare that an Indian home will serve a meal without accompanying a lentil dish, referred to as daal. It is a ready source of protein for a balanced diet. I love red lentils a lot as they cook up quickly when you need something hearty in hurry. It can be eaten alone as a hot soup, or piled on rice, with some salad and vegetable dish on the side to make it a complete meal.
Easy Goan Fish Curry
Goa with its vast coastline is known for its plethora of seafood preparation which has influenced the food habits of the region. Fresh fish is aplenty so it is cooked frequently in every Goan home and enjoyed with rice, fried fish, and a vegetable. We had our first taste of this curry during our visit to Goa. It was sitting in the back of mind since then, so I knew I had to make it.
Goan fish curry is great for weekday meal as it doesn’t take a lot of prep or cook time and yet, it turns out as one of those special meals.
Sabut Daal Mix (Mixed whole Lentils)
Daal is a total comfort food for me, something I grew up with. The recipe I am sharing today is the one that I make on a weekly basis. It screams comfort and is homely, not something you would see on a restaurant menu. It has only a handful of ingredients but yet packs a ton of flavor and nutrition for all seasons.
Honey Lemon + Chili Roasted Squash
While simple roasted squash wedges with olive oil, salt, and pepper are delicious on their own, the addition of lemon, honey, chili, and the aromatic spices really turns up the flavor. The combination of sweet, spicy and tangy will really make your taste buds happy.
Orange and Walnut Spice Cake
I enjoy eating healthy, but I love the occasional treats as well. Today I have a recipe for a traditional Greek cake full of delicious zesty orange, warm spices and toasted walnuts. This is a very moist and decadent cake for an afternoon snack with a cup of tea or coffee.
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