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

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 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.

Gobi Kasoori Methi

Cauliflower cooked with dry fenugreek leaves powder and other spices. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups of Cauliflower Florets ¼ Cup Kasoori Methi / Dry Fenugreek leaves 1 big Onion, Chopped finely 2 Tomatoes, Chopped finely 3 Green Chilies, Chopped Finely 1tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 – 2tbsp Oil Oil for deep-frying ½ tsp Mustard [...]

Sihikumbalakayi Sambhandha

Sweet pumpkin dish from Karnataka. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients:

Bayisida Mavinakayi Gojju – Mango Curry

Raw mango is cooked, mashed and mixed with spices and seasoning. This is a delicious and authentic dish straight from the kitchens of Udupi in Karnataka.