Eid Mubarak dear readers! This post comes just in time for your Eid celebrations! Now who can resist a delicious Biryani and that too one that is fuss free and easy to put together? This recipe here is a favorite with my family and I usually make it on weekends or while entertaining.Now if you are wondering what’s the big deal about the Biryani making process and what really are the secrets? Fret not as I guide you through a wonderful recipe.Do follow it step by step and I can assure you of a delightful Biryani full of flavor and aroma. The key ingredient of course is the use of a good quality long grained Basmati rice.I recently received a trial pack for some fragrant Basmati rice from Rymah. Their promise being: “Providing an irresistible flavor that will give every rice dish an added dimension of delight!” And true to their word indeed,my recipe for this easy Bombay Biryani turns out every bit a finger licking good one! Thank you Rymah!For more information on their …

What’s your favorite Italian dish? Mine’s certainly a good Risotto any day. It really is the essence of Italian cooking. Tricky and time-consuming??? Well not really if you  just follow a few important steps while making Risotto.The key of course is  patience and yes it does need your undivided attention throughout the entire process. Main Ingredients For This Recipe: Arborio Rice Vegetable Or Chicken stock White Wine Parmesan Cheese Onions Garlic Butter Mushrooms Some Key Tips: Use warm stock so all the ingredients cook evenly. Do stir the risotto often so as to release the starch that contributes to its creaminess. Keep adding some stock a little at a time and wait till the rice absorbs all the liquid. Do cook the risotto on medium heat. Now the main ingredient of course is rice. I’ve used a good quality Arborio rice and the brand name is Gallo. It is short grained and a starch variety, just perfect for Risotto making. The main step is getting the Risotto to a perfect consistency.To get this you would need to …