Food luvrs

It is said that way to mans heart is through his stomach so to impress Ur dear ones i would like to share some of my recipes which are konkani and also non Konkani traditional food. I have learn t them from different people, books, watching different TV programs, internet etc due to my interest in cooking and the guidance from my dearest Mom. I must admit most part of inspiration has come to me from my mother who is an excellent cook. i know i cant match with her still i would like to do good cause of sharing the recipes thr my blog and would be happy to hear success stories from you who have tried recipes posted here. It would be my pleasure, if you’ve benefited in some way by what you read on this blog.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Mexican rice

Ingredients:
 1pav basmati rice, soaked for 1/2hr and drained
 11/2cup cabbage, chopped
 1cup capsicum, chopped
 2 onions, sliced
 8 garlic cloves, chopped
 1" ginger, chopped
 5-6 green chillies, chopped
 4 cloves
 1" cinnamon
 2 bay leaf
 2tsp soya sauce
 2tsp vinegar
 1tsp chilli  powder
 salt to taste
 2tbsp oil


Method:
  1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon, fry for 30 sec.
  2. add garlic and ginger, fry for couple of minutes. Now add onions ry till translucent.
  3. Add green chillies, cabbage and stir for 5 min. then add capsicum, soya sauce, vinegar, salt and chilli powder. fry till raw smell goes off.
  4. Now add drained basmati rice, mix well. adjust the salt and add water upto the mixture level. cover the lid n cook on mediumm flame for one whistle.
  5. Garnish with coriander leaves.

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