Rice can taste good too...

I've been at home in Bombay and since Amma isn't well, i'm completely incharge of the kitchen. I've been loving it :). Amma needs to eat very very bland food. And dad and I can't deal with bland, almost tasteless food for too long. So, here's what I've been experimenting with---

For Amma:

A cup of diced veggies (carrots, beans, corn  etc.) and 1/2 a measure of rice goes into a cooker. The water is usually a little extra so that the rice becomes soft and easy to swallow / digest. Salt to taste, a spoonful of ghee. Pressure cook for up to 2 / 3 whistles and switch off. The variations i've ben trying with this to ensure that she doesn't get bored with eating the same food:

Rice with chopped spinach leaves, tomatoes and finely chopped onions. In addition to the salt and ghee, a pinch of dhania jeera powder.. to activate the taste buds ;)

Rice, veggies and dal cooked together with the salt and ghee makes a TASTY khichadi which even dad and I couldn't resist. :)

What I do with the leftover rice

And with any rice that's left over from the afternoon, add a few sauteed veggies, some ground spices, a few pods of garlic, a bit of ginger and aquick-fix tasty rice delight is ready!I tried a few options with chopped tomatoes and onions (commonly known as Tomato Rice :); Spinach and corn kernels and Soy chunks and spring onions.