Muggle Diaries

Post Title: +Raw Mango Rice..Aam Ka Khatte Chawal/Maavinkai Chitranna..;): A dish i have loved since i was a little child.This was usually made at my home for breakfast or as one of the items on the banana/bel patra/leaf platter on festivals, Also packed into my tiffin box in mango season. An Iconic traditional rice dish in  + Karnataka, very common dish in every household in Karnataka region during the mango season. Simple,subtle, and very easy as well as a dish that you could store in the refrigerator for up to a month or more and use as and when you desire. Just cook rice and toss in some of the mango mix and mix well and tadaa....eat all you can...!!! As for people who love to eat "Khatta" then i'm damn sure you will love it..!! Cooking Time: 10 mins Serves: 1 Cup Mix What goes Inside:  Ingredients: Raw Mango: 4-5 small sized raw green mangoes. Cooked Rice: As Required. Mango Masala mix/Mango Thokku: As Required...

Matar/Green Peas Pulao(One Pot Meal): Weekend's somehow make me feel weak in the knees to eat rice...i feel really bored to have roti's & dosas the whole week through..!! My versatile pallets and the stomach who's used to eat variety from mom screams out and demands more variety on the weekends. However though a weekday today i broke the usual rules and cooked up my favorite "Matar Pulao" which doesn't take much time as well as it's not too much  of a labor, since it all goes in one pot and pressure cook cool and serve, so i don't need to even wash too many dishes, so last night's dinner was Green Peas Pulao, Karnataka style with a slight variation for the sake of good health..;P What goes Inside: 1Cup: Basmati Rice(i used Basmati, since this is what i can acquire here easily ) or normal cooking rice of your choice. Spices: As per your taste you may add or delete the same(Cinnamon sticks+Green Cardamom+C...