A PINCH OF HING

Kanika is Sweet Pulao of Odisha traditional rice dish. And a part of Chappan Bhog which served to Lord Jagannath at Puri Temple. This sweet rice specially prepared for Goddess Mahalaxmi on Margasira month. Kanika means Gold ; the rice as much a feast for the eyes as it is a treat for the palate. The turmeric transforms the rice from white to a vibrant yellow gold and shine comes from the ghee and kiss-miss,nuts play the role of gemstones. This is totally fragrant rice with mild sweetness and the whole spices,desi ghee and use of nuts  makes this recipe a very exceptionally high quality of recipe. Recipe.... Ingredients Rice – 2 cups Sugar 1cup Greated coconut 1/2 cup Almond- 10 Raisins- 10 Cashews- 10 Ghee- 4 tbsp Cloves 4 Cinnamon 2" stick 1 Bay leaves  2 Anise flower 3 A pinch of turmeric powder Salt to taste  Preparations: Heat water in a deep non stick pan. (2 cups rice to 4 cups of water is enough for fluffy rice.) When hot Add all whole spices to it  add ri

Ingredients : 1cup shredded chicken 1cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander,mint,green chilli 1 tsp white pepper powder 1 cup semolina  Salt to taste  Oil for deep-frying Preparations : Take a large bowl add all above ingredients except semolina and oil and mix well. Divide the mixture into 10 equal balls.  Apply water or oil on your hand then take one ball  , Insert a ice cream stick in a ball shape them into oval shaped . Coat these in the semolina with giving little pressure.  Make all lollys like as mentioned above.  Heat sufficient oil in a deep frying pan . Deep-fry these lolly's till crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve with hung curd dipping or plain curd dipping.