This is a typical Maharashtrian koshimbir or salad recipe. It is a simple side dish which can be eaten with roti or just as a salad. This is not a yogurt based salad though that's why I guess it is called pachadi. It is quick and easy to make, with few ingredients you can have a healthy and tasty side dish. Ingredients(serves 2-3) 2 cup shredded cabbage 2 tbs roasted coarse peanut powder 2 tsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp lime juice Salt as per taste 1 tbs chopped cilantro For Tempering 2 tsp oil 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/8 tsp cumin seeds A pinch of asafoetida 1/8 tsp turmeric powder 1 small green chili cut into 3-4 pieces Method In a serving bowl, assemble together, shredded cabbage, coarse peanut powder, sugar, lime juice, chopped cilantro and salt. Heat a small pan and add oil. Once heated, add mustard and cumin seeds, after they crackle add asafoetida, turmeric and green chilis. Shut off the gas. Add this tempering to the above assembled salad. Mix everything tog...

I love one pot meals and most cultures have their own versions of one pot meal. It is the best solution to quick and easy cooking when you don't have time to make an elaborate meal. Rice is so versatile, which is why it is my favorite component in one pot meals. Biryani is an Indian dish which is made with rice, spices, meat and vegetables. Today's recipe is pure vegetarian though. So let's get started.  Ingredients(Serves 4-5) For Rice(cooked separately) 1 1/2 cup uncooked rice 2 cloves 3-4 peppercorns 2 inch cinnamon  2 green cardamom Salt as per taste Approximately 3 1/2 cup water For Vegetables(cooked separately)   1 cup frozen corn 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 tomato chopped 1 onion chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro 5-6 cashews 3 green chilies 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp pav bhaji masala 1/2 tsp chili powder 2 tbsp canola oil 2 tbs chopped fresh cilantro Salt as per taste Method Cook the rice with a...