Zarda (Sweet Orange Rice)

1 cup Basmati rice
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon food color
4 1/2 cusp water
2 tablespoons ghee
2 cinnamon sticks
Cardamom
1/2 teaspoon rosewater essence ...

Zaffarani Pullao (Saffron Pilaf)

2 cups long-grain rice, preferably Basmati
3 to 4 fresh ripe peaches, or 1 (16ounce) can
    peaches in syrup, drained
6 tablespoons ghee or vegetable o ...

Roasted Masala Potatoes

4 Idaho potatoes, washed and peeled
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sambhar powder or red pepper powder
5 tablespoons corn oil
4 to 5 curry le ...

Golden Potato Slices

These are usually served with a chutney. A good choice is Cilantro Chutney.

4 medium potatoes
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon groun ...

Fragrant Rice

8 ounces long grain rice
2 tablespoons groundnut oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 stick cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon green cardamom pods, crushed
2 kaffir lime ...

Roti

2 cups durum wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, water and oil until the mixture pulls away from the side ...

Coconut Rice

2 tablespoons oil or margarine
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 to 5 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
5 cardamom buds, crushed (optional)
3 whole bay leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground fresh or pow ...