Shukto

This is a Bengali dish with lots of vegetables. This is prepared on weddings and other celebrations like Durga Pooja during Dasara. Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking Time

Sauthekayi Palya

A side dish prepared using Cucumber. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cucumber 2 Green Chilies, Chopped finely Few curry leaves 2tbsp Grated Fresh Coconut 2tsp Oil 1tsp Kadalebele / Channa Dal / Bengal Gram 1tsp Uddinabele / Urad Dal / Split Black Gram 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds 1tsp Jaggery (Optional) Salt to taste

Mutter Paneer

This dish is very popular in Punjab. It is a dish wherein Peas and Cottage Cheese are cooked in Tomato gravy. Time Required: 20 Minutes

Alu Palak

A side dish with gravy using Spinach and Potatoes. This is a very popular dish of North India. Time Required: 30 Minutes Serves: 4

Alu Jeera

Potatoes stir fried with plenty of Cumin Seeds. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Potatoes, Peeled and diced 1 Big Onion, Chopped finely 2tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds 2 Green Chilies, Chopped or Slit 1tsp Red Chili Powder 4tbsp Oil 1tsp Mustard Seeds ½ tsp Turmeric Powder Juice of 1 Lemon Salt to taste

Papitha Sabzi

A side dish prepared using Raw Papaya. This is a very common dish prepared in the kitchens of  Orissa and Bihar. Time Required: 25 Minutes Serves: 4

Alu Mutter

Peas and Potatoes in tomato gravy. This side dish is very popular in North India. Time Required: 25 Minutes

Karela Alu Subzi

A side dish prepared using Bitter Gourd and Potatoes. This dish is very popular in West Bengal. Time Required: 20 Minutes

Madki Kaalina Usali

My mami used to prepare this dish for breakfast when we visited them for summer vacations in North Karnataka. The dish is rich in protein and is good for growing children and also keeps them from feeling hungry soon. In Maharashtra this dish is known as Matki Chi Usal.

Peas Masala

Peas cooked with spices and coconut. Time Required: 20 Minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 Cups Shelled Green Peas 1 Cup Boiled Potato pieces 1 Cup Tomato Puree 1tbsp Kasoori Methi/Dry Fenugreek Leaves 2tbsp Fresh Cream (Optional) 1tsp Sugar 2tbsp Oil Salt to taste