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Monday, August 29, 2011

Hyderabadi Biryani



This has been a crazy busy week and weekend!  I haven't even turned on the computer in the last 3 days!  The start of this week does not look any better, but hopefully by Wed I will be back to normal.  At least that is what I keep telling myself!  But there is an end in site, so that is good.

So what do you do when you are so busy?  Do you rely on takeout, frozen meals, cereal?  What?  I try to plan ahead for the week, so even in busy times I have a plan and can still eat real food.  But I do rely on some convenience items.  That is not a bad thing either!

This is one convenience item that I LOVE!  It is quick and easy, but it is amazing.  The brand Kitchens of India sells premixed season pastes for a variety of Curry and other Indian dishes.  We love them!  They are authentic in flavor, without all the work.  We have tried the Butter Chicken Curry, Chicken Curry and the Hyderabadi Biryani.  All 3 of them are truly wonderful, and we eat them even when we are not in a rush!

This one is the Hyderabadi Biryani.  You mix in some lemon curd, so it has some sweet and tart and spice.  Cook up some rice, and you have an excellent dinner.  You could even get some store bought Naan bread and have a full Indian dinner!

Hope you had a great weekend!  Hopefully I will be catching up on blogs by the end of the week!


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24 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 29, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I have to admit that sometimes I cut a corner or two for time's sake. Last night I used boxed scalloped potatoes (hanging my head in shame). Your chicken looks so much better than our potatoes, and probably tasted better too.

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  2. Kitchen SimmerAugust 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I'm all for convenience dishes. This looks very flavorful and spicy. : )

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  3. Apron AppealAugust 29, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I've been so close to posting review of food stuff we've eaten over the past few weeks but I can't even seem to do that. I got out of my cooking/blogging rhythm and getting back into it is not so easy.

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  4. Reem | Simply ReemAugust 29, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Looks delicious, I am a total game for easy and fast dishes...

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  5. Kelly | Eat Yourself SkinnyAugust 29, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a delicious and interesting dish! This looks amazing and the flavors are incredible! :)

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  6. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    We just had Biryani a few weeks ago for the first time and loved it. I got the impression that it's a dish that probably has lots of componets, so I love that you found such a great looking shortcut!

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  7. AlexandraAugust 29, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I'm all about the quick fix these days...I just can't catch up. This looks yummy, and different from the usual. Will definitely give it a try! Thanks!

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  8. AlyceAugust 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Great tip! I am going to look for this brand. My cheater tip is microwave steam in the bag brocoli florets. My kids love it, believe it or not. Thanks for stopping by my site!

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  9. KristyAugust 29, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Yep - quick fix is often necessary. I find it especially needed at the beginning and end of the school year. Crazy times.

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  10. RescieAugust 29, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Thank you so much for that info. I'm temporially sharing a kitchen so I can't take up too much time in the kitchen and miss my Indian (and Asian) dishes so that info will be put to great use).

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  11. kitchenarianAugust 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I will be looking for these sauces next time I am in the grocery store. Hope things calm down for you soon!

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  12. claire @ the realistic nutritionistAugust 29, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    This looks great!!! What a delicious mix of sauces!!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Honestly, I had no idea what that title meant, but this dish sounds/looks delicious! I'm all about quick fix meals. :)

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  14. Jennifer [To PIN/share a Post, Click the 3 dots or the Red SAVE Button]August 29, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    LOL Was looking for the recipe, then realized what you did. ;)

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  15. Anne@frommysweetheartAugust 29, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Wow..this looks so good! And I love the addition of lemon curd. It must give it a sweet little tang! : )

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  16. NehaAugust 29, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    This looks delicious! Must try it sometime

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  17. Cassie | Bake Your DayAugust 29, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I really like curry but don't make it very often. I will look for those seasoning mixes, they sound perfect. Hope you can catch your breath soon!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    When you're busy, you're busy...sometimes life gets in the way for all of us!

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  19. Lindsey@LindseliciousAugust 29, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    I agree, nothing wrong with using those mixes. Sometimes its a fortune to buy all the spices and ingredients for various cuisines too!! I gotta give these a try!

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  20. MythreyiAugust 30, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Looks very good.. You can even mix the curry with rice and let it sit in the oven on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, so that all the flavor will get infused to the rice...

    -Mythreyi
    Yum! Yum! Yum!

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  21. Holly HenryAugust 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Looks yummy and even better - easy! I'll have to give this a try :)

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  22. TiffanyAugust 30, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Woah, lemon curd!?!?!? That sounds awesome!

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  23. Kim BeeAugust 30, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I say cheat when you need to and don't worry about it. Life first, blogging second. This looks incredibly tasty.

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  24. kitaAugust 31, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Lemon curd mixed in? Sounds awesome!!

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