Peri's Spice Ladle25 recipes
A cuisine that’s as old as the earliest civilizations; homemade Indian meal habits can be healthful, delicious and rather addictive.
5 Indian Inspirations for Summer Sides and Accompaniments - Peri's Spice Ladle
Often, entrees and main courses overshadow their equally delicious counterparts, the sides that accompany them.
Welcome Spring with a Turmeric Pressed-Rice (Poha) and Pea Salad - Peri's Spice Ladle
Indian cuisine’s love of rice is well-known.
Spiced Butternut Squash Basmati Rice Pulao (and 'The Siege') - Peri's Spice Ladle
Simple, healthy flavorful, fiber-rich winter meal recipe, roasted Indian spiced butternut squash and Basmati rice Pulao
Parsi Food - Virtual Cooking Class - Peri's Spice Ladle
I'm hosting my first virtual cooking class with a beloved Parsi dish - the shrimp patia along with the traditional accompaniments of yellow toor lentil 'Dhan Dar' and steamed Basmati rice.
Mint and Tomato Basmati Rice
Fragrant basmati rice is cooked in puréed fresh tomatoes, flavored with chopped garlic, couple of whole spices, fresh mint, cilantro and lemon juice.
Raita-Cucumber and Onion Salad in a Yogurt Dressing - Peri's Spice Ladle
Raita is a classic accompaniment to Indian food especially to rice & meat preparations (biryanis) and curries.
Brown Rice 101 - Peri's Spice Ladle
More than half the world’s population eats rice as the primary dietary staple and brown rice runs at the head of the pack as a nutritional powerhouse.
Japanese Journey...City of Temples - Kyoto
From temples and castles to samurai warriors; shaved ice and roasted tea ice-creams, to aged beef and traditional rice balls in soy sauce -Kyoto has it all.
Shirini Murgh Polo - Chicken Rice Pilaf (Persian)
Flavor-filled chicken rice pilaf with zereshk berries from the cookbook Persian Fusion by Niloufer’s Kitchen, as part of Cooking Ethnic with Kids.
A Piping Hot ‘Kadhi’ Yogurt Soup - Peri's Spice Ladle
Unique, super-healthful and flavorful Indian yogurt soup 'kadhi'; made with yogurt, lentil flour and a tempering of Indian spices, it is traditionally served over steamed basmati rice.
A Delightful Indian High-Tea 'Chai' Party - Peri's Spice Ladle
On the High Tea menu Ginger Spiced Chai – An Indian Tea Preparation Parsi Cumin and Almond ‘Khari’ Biscuit Pistachio and Saffron Rice Pudding (Kheer) Cheese Chili Toast Triangles Isn’t it surprising that India is a predominantly tea drinking nation?.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Perfect Basmati Rice - Peri's Spice Ladle
Are you one of the envied few who can cook flawless rice every time? Each long grain of rice standing in the spotlight of its own glory: fluffy, aromatic and steaming hot…Well, then this post is not for you and I’ll see you next week with the last delicious.
Chicken Cashew Curry
A unique set of flavors add depth to this easy-to-prepare white chicken curry made with cashew nuts, onion and coconut along with a touch of whole spices and herbs.
Brown Rice Cranberry Salad
Nutty flavors of hearty brown rice with the delightful sweetness of cranberries and crunchy walnuts make this a versatile side salad all year round.
Parsi Chicken Bafat
A mouthwatering Parsi preparation, the Bafat can be made with chicken, mutton, lamb or beef.
Chicken and Vegetable Brown Rice 'Rainbow' Pulao
Flavorful and healthful Indian Pulao-style one-pot rice dish, using brown Basmati rice, lean chicken and crunchy medley of rainbow colored vegetables.
Parsi Fish in White Gravy: 'Saas ni Macchi'
Saas ni Macchi is a unique Parsi-style fish in white sauce, which stands out for its use of an egg-sugar-vinegar mixture, added at the end of the cooking process, to create a dish with magical taste.
Rice-n-Lentil Dosa Crepes and Uthappam Pancakes: Southern India’s Bread
The stunningly versatile south Indian crepe-like ‘Dosa’ and its pancake version ‘Uthappam’ made with a light airy fermented rice-n-lentil batter, and a topping mix of shredded cheese, chopped fresh parsley, rock salt and cracked black pepper.
Coconut and Pine Nut Basmati Rice
This dish gets its ingredients and cooking method from a popular rice and coconut preparation from the cuisines of south India where coconut is a large part of the diet.
Jaggery Puffed-rice Crispy Treats - 'Kurmura Laddu'
Kurmura Laddu or sweet crisp rounds of puffed rice/rice crispy cereal and chopped almond in a syrupy jaggery mixture, is an Indian equivalent of the famous rice crispy treats in western countries.