Ivy gourd or Thondekayi with masala makes for a great accompaniment with Chapathis or Rotis. This type of side dish is popularly prepared during weddings and festivals. Ingredients: 3 Cups … [Read more...]
Avarekalu Soppina Palya – Leafy Vegetable Dish Recipe
During winter, the Avarekayi (Surti Papdi, Lilva Beans) rules the kitchen with it being added to almost all the savoury dishes. This healthy recipe includes green leafy vegetables to be served … [Read more...]
Stir-fried Fresh Green Chickpeas – Soppina Kadalekayi Palya – Hara Channa Subzi
Fresh Green Chickpeas start appearing in the market at the end of December and continue till January end. A wide range of dishes are prepared using the green chikpeas. Here is a simple stir-fry with … [Read more...]
Inji Puli Recipe – Inji Curry Recipe – Puli Inji Recipe – Shunti Gojju Recipe,
Onam Sadya in Kerala comprises of all the possible tastes and textures. Puli Inji is a dish that adds a dash of sweet and sour to the platter. This dish is prepared using Ginger (Inji) and Puli … [Read more...]
Undhiyu Recipe – Oondhiya Recipe – Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe – Undhiyo Recipe
Undhiyu is a traditional Gujarati dish prepared using "n" number of ingredients. The main ingredients like the Winter Beans, Green Chikpeas, Green Pigeon Peas are available only during … [Read more...]
Apple Gojju Recipe – Apple Gotsu Recipe – Apple Menaskai Recipe
When there are no vegetables at home and you find Apples not eaten, you can make a quick gojju using the Apple. If the Apple is Granny Smith, the taste is better. Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Capsicum Gojju – Capsicum in sweet and sour gravy
Capsicum Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Bell Peppers. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Capsicum, cut into roundels 1 Green Chili, … [Read more...]
Subsige Padavalkayi Palya – Dill and Snake Gourd dish
Addition of Dill leaves to Snake Gourd adds a punch, which lacks in a Gourd. Try making Subsige Padavalkayi Palya and let me know how it turns out. Time required: 20 … [Read more...]
Subz Bahaar – Vegetables cooked with spices – Stir fried Vegetables
Subz Bahaar is a delicious side dish prepared using assorted vegetables and spices. Cuisine: North Indian Time required: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 Carrot, diced 1 Potato, peeled and … [Read more...]
Papad Boondi Subzi – Papadum Side Dish – Side dish with Chikpea Pearls
The first time I tasted the Papad Subzi was in school. My classmate who was from Rajasthan used to get this Subzi and I used to love the khatta - meetha (sweet sour) taste of the dish. … [Read more...]
Matodi Palya Recipe – Methi Dal Subzi – Fenugreek Leaves with Lentil Recipe
Matodi Palya is a side dish prepared using Split Chickpea and Fenugreek leaves. Cuisine: North Karnataka Time required: 30 minutes + Soaking time Ingredients: 1 Cup Bengal Gram Dal / … [Read more...]
Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju Recipe – Raw Mango Sweet and Sour Curry Recipe
Mavinakayi Hasi Gojju is prepared using Raw Mango. Except for the cooked Mango, the rest of the ingredients used is raw. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe
Broccoli and Potatoes Stir Fry Recipe is easy to make and can be eaten as a healthy evening snack! Time required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Potatoes, Boiled, Peeled and Diced 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Achari Amla – Indian Gooseberry Stir Fry
During the winters, Amla or Indian Gooseberry flood the markets. Various dishes are prepared using these. They are popularly pickled and very rarely cooked as a side dish. Here is a recipe using … [Read more...]
Malai Kofta Curry Recipe – Creamy Balls in Tomato Gravy
Malai Kofta Curry is a rich creamy side dish with deep fried Potato and Cottage Cheese balls. It is served with Roti, Kulcha, or Naan. Ingredients: For the gravy: 2 tbsp Khova / Khoya / … [Read more...]
South Indian Potato Masala – Alu Masala Recipe – Aloo Masala Recipe
South Indian Potato Masala is a side dish that goes very well with Poori or Chapathi. You can also serve this with Dosa instead of the dry potato side dish. Cuisine: Karnataka Time … [Read more...]
Ambe Upakari – Sweet and Spicy Mango Dish
Ambe Upakari is a side dish from Uttara Kannada district. Sakkarekaati or Shakkargutli type of Mangoes is used to prepare this dish. If this is not available, you can use any other variety of Ripe … [Read more...]
Gilki Ki Subzi – Ridge Gourd Side Dish Recipe – Heerekayi Palya
Gilki Ki Subzi is prepared using Ridge Gourd. A very simple recipe and quick to make for those days when you want to get out of the kitchen soon yet serve a delicious and nutritious dish for the … [Read more...]
Hot and Sour Vegetables
Hot and Sour Vegetables is a dish, which adds a dash of various flavors to a subtle steamed Rice or plain cooked Noodles. Cuisine: Chinese Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Vegetable balls in hot garlic sauce
Vegetable balls in hot garlic sauce is a Chinese side dish very popular in India. Goes very well with fried rice and vegetable noodles. Cuisine: Chinese Time required: 45 … [Read more...]
