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Simple Recipes, Homely Flavours

Cook nourishing meals with our Adamchini rice, masoor dal, and matar. Follow these quick, no-fuss recipes for weeknight comfort.

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Each recipe highlights one of our core ingredients and can be prepared in under an hour.

Rice

How to Cook Adamchini Rice

Perfect cooking methods for fluffy, aromatic Adamchini rice. Choose between open pot or closed pan method.

Step 1: Wash and Soak

Wash the rice properly and soak it in water for 20 to 30 mins and then drain the water.

Open Pot Method

Perfect for fluffy, separate grains.

Measure: 5 cups of water to 1 cup of rice

  1. Bring the water to a rolling boil
  2. Add rice and lower to a medium boil
  3. Cook uncovered for 8-10 mins
  4. Drain the water thoroughly
  5. Let it rest for 5 mins

Closed Pan Method

Ideal for convenient one-pot cooking.

Measure: 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice

  1. Add rice and bring water to boil
  2. Cover and simmer for 10 mins
  3. Cook till rice is done to your desired doneness
  4. Turn off heat
  5. Allow the rice to rest covered for 5 mins
Daal

Masoor Dal Recipe

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Matar

Matar Recipe

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Pro Tips

  • Always rinse rice until water runs clear for lighter, separate grains.
  • Soaking dals and rice cuts cooking time and improves texture.
  • Rest biryani or pulao for 5 minutes before serving to lock in aroma.
  • Swap ghee for oil to keep recipes vegan, or add fried onions for richness.

Serve With

Pair these dishes with cool cucumber raita, lemon wedges, and pickled onions for a complete meal.

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