Karnataka BISE BELE HULIANA

Karnataka Bise Bele Huliana 🥘 Bisi Bele Huliyanna (Karnataka-Style Hot Lentil Rice) 🔸 Serves: 4 🌾 Ingredients For the main dish: Rice – 1 cup Toor dal (pigeon pea lentil) – ¾ cup Tamarind – lemon-sized ball (soaked in 1 cup warm water) Jaggery – 1 tsp (optional, balances flavors) Salt – to taste Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Mixed vegetables (chopped): Carrot – 1 small Beans – 8–10 Green peas – ¼ cup Potato – 1 small Drumstick or capsicum (optional) For the tempering: Ghee – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch Curry leaves – 10 Dry red chillies – 2 🌶️ For the Bisi Bele Bath Masala (Roast & Grind Fresh): Dry roast each separately and grind together: Coriander seeds – 1½ tbsp Chana dal (Bengal gram) – 1 tbsp Urad dal – 1 tbsp Dry red chillies – 5–6 Cinnamon stick – 1 small piece Cloves – 3 Cardamom – 2 Fenugreek seeds – ¼ tsp Poppy seeds – 1 tsp (optional) Curry leaves – 8–10 Grated dry coconut (kopra) – 2 tbsp Oil or ghee – few drops (for roasting) Grind to a fine powder once cooled.(You can also use ready-made “MTR Bisi Bele Bath Powder” if in a hurry, but homemade tastes divine.) 🔪 Method 1. Cook Rice and Dal Wash rice and dal separately. Pressure cook both together with turmeric and 4–5 cups water until soft and mushy. Mash well and keep aside. 2. Cook Vegetables In another pan, cook the chopped vegetables with little salt and water until tender. Strain out excess water (reserve it for adjusting gravy consistency later). 3. Prepare Tamarind Extract Squeeze the soaked tamarind to extract pulp and strain. Bring it to a boil in a pan along with salt and jaggery. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly. 4. Add Masala and Veggies Add the ground Bisi Bele Bath masala to the tamarind mixture and cook till oil starts to separate and aroma intensifies. Add the cooked vegetables and stir well. 5. Combine with Rice and Dal Add the mashed rice and dal mixture gradually into the masala-vegetable mixture. Mix thoroughly while adding some of the reserved water to reach a semi-thick consistency. Simmer on low flame for 10–15 minutes so the flavors blend beautifully. 6. Temper and Finish In a small pan, heat ghee. Add mustard seeds; let them splutter. Add red chillies, curry leaves, and hing. Pour this tempering over the Bisi Bele Bath and mix well. 🍽️ Serve Hot (Bisi!) Serve piping hot with: Boondi, potato chips, or papad A spoon of ghee on top for that temple-style aroma A side of raita or kosambari (lentil salad)

Kashmiri DUM MACCHI Recipe

Kashmiri Dum Macchi Recipe Kashmiri DUM MACCHI Recipe Ingredients (Serves about 4) Fish fillets or steaks – about 700 g (choose a firm-fleshed fish so it holds up) Mustard oil – ~ 4 tbsp Salt – to taste Lemon juice – 1-2 tbsp Turmeric powder (haldi) – ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder (for colour) – 1 ½ tsp (adjust heat) Dry fennel powder (saunf) – 1 tsp Dry ginger powder (sonth) – ½ tsp Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch Whole spices: 2 green cardamoms, 1 black cardamom, 3 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf Cumin seeds – ½ tsp Onions – 1 medium, thinly sliced Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp Yogurt (well whisked) – ½ cup (optional, for a thicker richer gravy) Water – ~1 cup (adjust for gravy consistency) Saffron strands soaked in little warm milk – optional, for aroma & colour Fresh coriander or chopped green chillies for garnish – optional 🔪 Method 1. Marinate the Fish Clean and pat-dry the fish pieces. Rub them with salt, lemon juice, turmeric powder. Let rest about 10-15 minutes. Optionally, lightly coat with chilli powder + a little fennel or ginger powder. 2. Fry or Sear the Fish Heat mustard oil in a pan until it just begins to smoke (to remove raw oil smell). Gently fry/sear the marinated fish pieces until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.(This helps the fish hold its shape later on.) 3. Prepare the Masala & Gravy In the same oil, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and the whole spices (cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf). Sauté for a few seconds till fragrant. Add sliced onion and sauté till light golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, then the dry spices: chilli powder, fennel powder, ginger powder. Stir for a minute. If using, add yogurt slowly on low heat, stirring continuously so it doesn’t curdle. Add about 1 cup water, bring to a gentle simmer. 4. Dum (Slow Cook) the Fish Gently slide in the fried fish pieces into the gravy. Cover the pan with a tight lid and cook on very low flame (“dum”) for ~ 10-15 minutes until fish is fully cooked and has absorbed flavour (no need to flip often). Towards the end, stir in the saffron-milk if using, adjust salt and gravy thickness. 5. Garnish & Serve Garnish with fresh coriander or slit green chillies if desired. Serve hot, ideally with plain steamed basmati rice, or a mild pulao/naan to balance the rich gravy. 🍽️ Serving Suggestions This dish pairs beautifully with steamed white rice so the fish-spice gravy stands out. You might add a simple cucumber-yoghurt raita or salad on the side to refresh the palate. Since it’s rich, keep side dishes light and uncomplicated.

Kashmiri GULMARGI GHOST Recipe

Kashmiri Gulmargi Ghost Recipe Kashmiri Gulmargi Ghost Recipe  Ingredients Mutton (shoulder or leg pieces, with bone) — ~1 kg Mustard oil (or a mix of oil + ghee) — ~3–4 tbsp Onions — 2 medium, thinly sliced Ginger-garlic paste — 1 tbsp Green cardamoms — 4-5 Black cardamom — 1 Cloves — 3-4 Cinnamon stick — 1 small piece Bay leaf — 1 Fennel seed (saunf) powder — 1.5 tsp Dry ginger (sonth) powder — ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder (for colour more than heat) — 1 tsp (or to taste) Yogurt, well beaten — ½-1 cup Water as needed for gravy Salt — to taste Optional: Saffron strands soaked in a little warm milk for aroma/colour Fresh coriander or chopped mint for garnish   🔪 Method Marinate & brown the meat Clean the mutton pieces and pat dry. Heat mustard oil till it begins to smoke slightly, then reduce the heat. Add the whole spices (cardamoms, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf) and fry briefly until fragrant. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden-brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute or two. Add the mutton pieces, salt, fennel powder, dry ginger powder, chilli powder. Mix well and sauté until the meat is lightly browned on all sides. Add yogurt & simmer Lower the heat. Add the beaten yogurt gradually (so it doesn’t curdle), stirring constantly. Once it’s incorporated, add enough water to cover the meat (or as per desired gravy thickness). Cover and cook on low-medium heat until the meat is tender (about 45-60 minutes, depending on cut). You may use a pressure cooker (about 2 whistles) but slow cooking enhances flavour. Finishing touches When meat is almost done and the gravy has thickened, add the saffron-milk if using, stir gently. Adjust salt, and check chilli/heat level. Garnish with chopped coriander or mint. 🍽 Serving suggestions Serve hot with steamed basmati rice, saffron rice, or a flatbread like naan/roti. A side of Kashmiri salad or a light raita complements it well. This dish is rich — so fresh greens or lightly spiced vegetable sides help balance the

Kashmiri NARGISI KOFTE Recipe

Kashmiri Nargisi Kofte Recipe 🥘 Kashmiri Nargisi Kofte (Mutton Kofta Curry) Ingredients: 🧂 Ingredients For the Koftas: 6 boiled eggs 500 g minced mutton (finely ground twice) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp red chili powder ½ tsp cumin powder 1 tsp fennel powder ½ tsp garam masala 1 tbsp roasted gram flour (for binding) Salt to taste Oil for frying For the Gravy: 2 tbsp ghee or oil 1 large onion, finely sliced 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color, not heat) 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin powder 2 tbsp yogurt (well whisked) 1 cup mutton or chicken stock (or water) A few saffron strands soaked in warm milk (optional) Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Recipe: 👩‍🍳 Method Step 1: Prepare the Meat Mixture In a bowl, mix minced mutton with onion, ginger-garlic paste, and all dry spices. Add roasted gram flour and knead thoroughly for 8–10 minutes until it becomes a smooth, sticky paste (this ensures the coating sticks well). Cover and let it rest for 15–20 minutes. Step 2: Wrap the Eggs Divide the meat mixture into equal portions (one for each boiled egg). Flatten each portion into a patty on your palm and gently wrap it around the boiled egg, sealing it completely. Smooth the surface with damp hands for an even coating. Step 3: Shallow-Fry or Steam Heat a little oil in a pan and shallow-fry the coated eggs on all sides until golden brown.(For a lighter version, steam the koftas for 10 minutes instead of frying.) Remove and set aside. Step 4: Prepare the Gravy Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin, coriander powder, and turmeric. Add the whisked yogurt slowly, stirring constantly to avoid curdling. Add stock or water and let the gravy simmer for 5–7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Step 5: Cook the Koftas Gently place the fried/steamed koftas into the simmering gravy. Cover and cook on low flame for 10–15 minutes until the flavors blend beautifully. Add saffron milk (optional) for aroma and richness. Step 6: Serve Slice each kofta in half to reveal the “nargis” pattern.Serve hot with basmati rice, saffron pulao, or naan, garnished with fresh coriander. 🍽️ Serving Suggestions Serve hot with Kashmiri steamed rice, naan, or sheermal. Garnish lightly with fried onions or saffron strands for a royal touch.

Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe

Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe 🥘 Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe Ingredients: For the potatoes: 10–12 small baby potatoes (or 5 medium, cut in half) Oil for deep or shallow frying Salt – ½ tsp Water for boiling For the gravy: Thick curd (yogurt) – 1 cup (well beaten) Kashmiri red chilli powder – 1½ tsp (for colour, not too spicy) Fennel seed powder (saunf) – 1 tsp Dry ginger powder (sonth) – ½ tsp Garam masala – ¼ tsp Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch Whole spices – 1 black cardamom, 2 green cardamoms, 2 cloves, 1 small stick cinnamon Cumin seeds – ½ tsp Mustard oil – 3 tbsp (traditional) or regular oil if preferred Salt – to taste Water – about 1 cup (adjust for gravy consistency) 🔪 Method: Parboil the potatoes: Boil baby potatoes with a little salt till they’re just tender (not mushy). Peel and prick them lightly with a fork (this helps them absorb flavor). Fry the potatoes: Heat oil in a pan (traditionally mustard oil is used). Fry the potatoes on medium heat till they turn golden and crisp. Remove and set aside on paper towels. Prepare the curd base: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, fennel powder, and dry ginger powder until smooth. Make the masala base: Heat mustard oil again until it smokes slightly (this removes raw smell). Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and whole spices. Sauté briefly till aromatic. Add curd mixture: Lower the flame completely (to avoid curd curdling). Add the yogurt mixture slowly, stirring continuously. Cook till oil separates and the gravy thickens. Simmer the potatoes: Add fried potatoes, salt, and about 1 cup water. Cover tightly and cook on low flame (“dum”) for 10–15 minutes. Stir occasionally so the gravy coats the potatoes evenly. Finish: Sprinkle garam masala. Optional: Add a pinch of crushed kasuri methi or fresh coriander for aroma (though traditional Kashmiri version usually doesn’t). 🍽️ Serve With: Steamed basmati rice or saffron pulao Kashmiri roti or naan Side of radish chutney (mooli achaar) for authenticity

Bison

Bison Kaalamaadan 🎬 Basic Info Title: Bison Kaalamaadan (2025, Tamil-language) Director & Writer: Mari Selvaraj Lead Cast: Dhruv Vikram (as the protagonist), Anupama Parameswaran (female lead) plus an ensemble including Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan. Genre: Sports drama, action — with a strong social/political backbone. Runtime: Approx. 168 minutes (2 hr 48 min) Release Date: 17 October 2025 (on Diwali) OTT / Streaming: The digital rights were acquired by Netflix (watch-out for release date) 🧩 Story & Themes The story is inspired by the life of kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, though the film is positioned as not strictly a “biopic of one man” but rather a broader representation of many similar stories. Premise: Protagonist Kittan Velusamy comes from a socially oppressed caste background in rural Tamil Nadu. He pursues his passion for kabaddi while battling caste-discrimination, feuds among rival power structures in villages, and familial resistance. Core themes: Caste-based oppression and social hierarchy Sport (kabaddi) as both a metaphor & literal battleground Violence, trauma, resilience The rural Tamil landscape, communal power dynamics 🎬 Movie Trailer 

The Rajasaab

The Rajasaab 🎬 Basic Information Title: The RajaSaab Language: Telugu (Dubbed in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada) Genre: Romantic Horror-Fantasy / Horror Comedy Release Date: 5 December 2025 (Pan-India release) Production Houses: People Media Factory & IVY Entertainment Producer: T.G. Vishwa Prasad Director / Writer: Maruthi Dasari (commonly known as Maruthi) Music: Thaman S Cinematography: Karthik Palani Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao Art Direction / Production Design: Rajeevan 👥 Cast Prabhas – plays the titular character, The RajaSaab Malavika Mohanan – female lead Nidhhi Agerwal – female lead Riddhi Kumar – pivotal supporting role Sanjay Dutt – in a powerful mentor / antagonist role Boman Irani – senior supporting role Additional cast: Prudhvi Raj, Vennela Kishore, Sathyaraj (unconfirmed cameo) 📖 Storyline (As Revealed So Far) The RajaSaab is described as a romantic horror fantasy blending supernatural thrills with emotional drama and light-hearted humor.The story reportedly revolves around a man (Prabhas) who inherits or becomes connected to a mysterious royal lineage tied to a haunted palace.He must navigate love, lineage, and paranormal forces as the palace’s dark secrets unfold. Director Maruthi has hinted that the film mixes romance, comedy, and horror in equal measure — more like a mass-family entertainer with spooky elements, rather than pure horror.The film promises lavish sets (including a 42,000 sq ft haunted-palace built for real, not CGI), grand visuals, and strong music by Thaman S. 💬 Production Highlights Filming began in late 2023 and continued through 2024 in Hyderabad and Vizag. The teaser released mid-2025 received praise for its visuals and humor. Director Maruthi called this Prabhas’s “most emotional yet entertaining” role. Expected runtime: around 2 hours 30 minutes

Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan 🎬 Basic Info Title: Jana Nayagan (meaning: “People’s Hero”) Language: Tamil (with planned dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada & Malayalam) Genre: Political action thriller Director & Writer: H. Vinoth Producer: KVN Productions (First Tamil production by the studio) Music: Anirudh Ravichander Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan Editor: Pradeep E. Ragav Planned Release Date: 9 January 2026 (Pongal timeframe) Budget: Approx. ₹300 crore 👥 Cast – Key Members Vijay – Lead role. This is widely reported as his last film before full-time politics. Pooja Hegde – Female lead. Bobby Deol – Key role. Gautham Vasudev Menon – Supporting role. Prakash Raj – Supporting role. Mamitha Baiju – Supporting role. 📝 Storyline (What we know so far) The film is presented as a political action thriller with a strong mass-hero angle for Vijay. Vijay reportedly plays a police officer or public-serving role with strong moral conviction. The plot is described as “people vs power”, emphasizing leadership not for authority but for the public. There are speculative reports that the climax involves a humanoid/AI-based action block, though not officially confirmed.

7G Rainbow Colony 2

7G Rainbow Colony 2 🎬 Basic Info Title: 7G Rainbow Colony 2 (Tamil) / 7G Brindavan Colony 2 (Telugu) Language: Tamil (and Telugu version) Director & Writer: Selvaraghavan Producer: A. M. Rathnam under his Sri Surya Movies banner Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja (returning from the original film) Cinematography: Ramji Production Status: Announced officially January 1, 2025; filming in advanced stages. Genre: Romantic drama / psychological-romance (as per sources) Release: Scheduled around late 2025 (various sources mention November 2025) 👥 Cast & Crew Main Cast Ravi Krishna as Kadhir (reprising his role from the original) Anaswara Rajan as the new female lead Jayaram in a pivotal role Suman Setty (reprising supporting role) Sudha as Kadhir’s mother (returning) Key Crew Director/Writer: Selvaraghavan Producer: A. M. Rathnam Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja Cinematography: Ramji Production House: Sri Surya Movies 📖 Storyline The film begins after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His son, Sambhaji (played by Vicky Kaushal), rises to lead the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji inherits a kingdom constantly under threat from the Mughal Empire, led by Aurangzeb. Despite betrayals and internal political conspiracies, Sambhaji proves to be a fearless and strategic leader. The movie shows his military brilliance: He orchestrates daring surprise attacks, such as the raid on Burhanpur, which shook the Mughal stronghold. He rallies Maratha forces and resists repeated invasions. Sambhaji’s personal life also unfolds, especially his bond with Yesubai (Rashmika Mandanna), who stands by him in turbulent times. Betrayal plays a big part — some Maratha nobles, dissatisfied with his leadership, conspire against him. This betrayal leads to his capture by the Mughals. In captivity, Aurangzeb offers Sambhaji a chance to convert and surrender. Sambhaji refuses, remaining steadfast in his dharma and loyalty to his kingdom. The climax is intense and tragic: Sambhaji endures brutal torture at the hands of the Mughals but refuses to bend. He is subjected to inhumane punishments (described historically as having his eyes gouged, nails pulled, and flesh torn). Despite this, he never surrenders, becoming a symbol of defiance. The film ends with his martyrdom, highlighting his sacrifice and leaving behind a legacy of valor, resistance, and unyielding pride for the Marathas.

Aaryan

Aaryan 🎬 Basic Information Title: Aaryan Language: Tamil (with planned dubbed versions in other South Indian languages) Genre: Crime thriller / investigative drama Director & Writer: Praveen K (directorial debut) Producer: Vishnu Vishal (also the lead actor) under his own banner Music: Ghibran (also referred to as Ghibran Vaibodha) Cinematography: Harish Kannan Editing: San Lokesh Release Date: Scheduled for 31 October 2025 Studio / Banner: Vishnu Vishal Studioz 👥 Cast (Key Members) Vishnu Vishal — Lead actor and producer. Shraddha Srinath — Female lead. Vani Bhojan — Key supporting role. Selvaraghavan — Pivotal role, reportedly an antagonist. 📖 Storyline The film begins after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His son, Sambhaji (played by Vicky Kaushal), rises to lead the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji inherits a kingdom constantly under threat from the Mughal Empire, led by Aurangzeb. Despite betrayals and internal political conspiracies, Sambhaji proves to be a fearless and strategic leader. The movie shows his military brilliance: He orchestrates daring surprise attacks, such as the raid on Burhanpur, which shook the Mughal stronghold. He rallies Maratha forces and resists repeated invasions. Sambhaji’s personal life also unfolds, especially his bond with Yesubai (Rashmika Mandanna), who stands by him in turbulent times. Betrayal plays a big part — some Maratha nobles, dissatisfied with his leadership, conspire against him. This betrayal leads to his capture by the Mughals. In captivity, Aurangzeb offers Sambhaji a chance to convert and surrender. Sambhaji refuses, remaining steadfast in his dharma and loyalty to his kingdom. The climax is intense and tragic: Sambhaji endures brutal torture at the hands of the Mughals but refuses to bend. He is subjected to inhumane punishments (described historically as having his eyes gouged, nails pulled, and flesh torn). Despite this, he never surrenders, becoming a symbol of defiance. The film ends with his martyrdom, highlighting his sacrifice and leaving behind a legacy of valor, resistance, and unyielding pride for the Marathas.