Tasty Bud Recipes

FRIED RICE Ingredients : Uncooked or Long Grain White Rice - 1 Cup Water - 2 Cups Vegetable Oil - 2 Tablespoons Onion - 1/4 Cup (Minced) Garlic - 1 Tablespoon (Minced) Carrots - 1/2 Cup (Diced) Oil - 1 Teaspoon Large Eggs - 2 (Beaten) Peas - 1 Cup Soy Sauce - 1 Tablespoon Salt - 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper - 1/8 Teaspoon Green Onions - 2 Tablespoons (Sliced)                           Instructions: Cook the Rice Step 1: Add uncooked rice to a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse and wash under running cool water until it runs clear, scrubbing the rice in between your hands several times, about 1 minute. Shake and lightly press to drain. Step 2: In a medium pot, add rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring a few times. Cover and reduce to low heat and simmer. Cook until the rice absorbs the water and becomes tender, about 10 to 15 minutes, or according to the manufacturer's directions. Turn off the heat and kee...

CHICKEN BIRIYANI Ingredients: Yogurt - 3 Tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 and 1/4 Tablespoon Garam Masala or Biryani Masala - 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Turmeric - 1/4 Teaspoon   Red Chili Powder - 1/2 to 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice - 1 Tablespoon (Optional) Instructions:     Step 1:      Mix everything well and marinate the chicken. Cover and set this aside for 1 hour. You can also rest it overnight in the fridge.      Step 2:          Meanwhile add 2 cups basmati rice to large pot and rinse it at least thrice. Drain to a colander after 30 mins. Optional – Soak a pinch of saffron strands in 2 tablespoons hot milk.     Step 3:    Heat ghee or oil in heavy bottom pot or pressure cooker. Make sure you use a large one for this. Using whole spices is optional but recommended. Use whatever you have. I use:     Bay Leaf - 1     Green Cardamoms - 4     Clove...