Yummy boiled Peanuts. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Peanuts with Shells ¼ Cup Pomegranate 1 Small Onion, Chopped Finely 1 Green Chili, Chopped Finely 2 Sprigs Coriander … [Read more...]
Capsicum Peanuts Masala
This side dish is prepared in North Karnataka and Maharashtra. Capsicum with the nutty flavor of peanuts makes this dish very tasty and unique. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Besan Chila – Gram Flour Omlette Recipe – Besan Dosa Recipe
Besan Chila is known as Puda in Gujrati. This is healthy and tasty dish prepared using Gram flour. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Gram Flour 1 Tomato 1 Onion or ½ Cup … [Read more...]
Suvarnagadde Palya – Yam Stir Fry – Suran Subzi Recipe
A side dish prepared using Yam. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Suvarnagadde / Yam pieces 1 Lemon sized Tamarind soaked in water 2tbsp Oil 1tsp Bengal Gram 1tsp Urad … [Read more...]
Mangodi Pulav
This flavored Rice with dehydrated lentil dumplings recipe is from the state of kings, Rajasthan. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: ½ Cup Mangodi ¼ Cup Peas 1 Onion, sliced 3 Cups … [Read more...]
Fenugreek Sprout Salad
This salad is healthy and tasty with a hint of bitterness. Time Required: 5 Minutes + Sprouting time Ingredients: ¼ Cup Sprouted Fenugreek Seeds ½ Cucumber, Peeled and Chopped 1 small … [Read more...]
Paneer Tikka Masala – Cottage Cheese in spicy gravy
Paneer Tikka Masala is a side dish is prepared with grilled Paneer. Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: For the Tikka: 15 1" square pieces of Paneer/Cottage Cheese 1 Cup Hung … [Read more...]
Cabbage Pakoda
Cabbage Pakoda are crispy cabbage fritters and the plates are sure to be wiped clean when served as a starter in parties. Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Besan/Kadale … [Read more...]
Bhendekayi Gojju – Vendekai Gotsu – Okra Curry – Bendekai Menaskai
Bhendekayi Gojju is a sweet and spicy side dish prepared using Okra from South Karnataka. This recipe on request from Sanjay. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Pudina Chutney Paratha
Mint flavored Indian Bread. Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Wheat Flour Oil for roasting Salt to taste For the chutney: ½ Cup Pudina / Mint leaves 2 – 3 Green … [Read more...]
Kaddu Palak Paratha – Pumpkin and Spinach Indian Bread
Indian bread with Sweet Pumpkin and Spinach. Time Required: 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup grated Kaddu / Sweet Pumpkin 1 Cup Chopped Spinach 1½ Cups Wheat Flour 1 tsp Chili Powder 2 … [Read more...]
Lal, Pila Bhindi Subzi – Red Yellow Capsicum with Okra
There was a Red and Yellow Pepper along with some Okra in the fridge and I came up with this recipe using all of them. Thankfully everyone relished it with Phulkas. Time Required: 15 … [Read more...]
Hithikavare Saaru – Avarekayi Rasam Recipe – South Karnataka Rasam
Hithikavare Saaru is a curry, which is very popular in South Karnataka. The outer skin of the winter beans is peeled off and they are cooked in spices. Time Required: 1 Hour Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Baby corn Manchurian
A crispy Chinese starter prepared using Baby corn. This recipe is very similar to Gobi Manchurian. Time Required: 45 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Baby corns, Cut into 1" pieces Oil for deep … [Read more...]
Zucchini, Broccoli, and Carrot Saute
This is a quick and healthy recipe. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil 1 Fresh Zucchini 2 Carrots 1 Cup Broccoli florets 3 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Salt and … [Read more...]
Masala Papad
A very popular starter in restaurants in South India. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Deep fried Urad Papad 1 Grated Carrot 3 sprigs Chopped Coriander 1 Green Chili, chopped … [Read more...]
Aralina Unde – Puffed Paddy Laddoo Recipe – Kheel Laddoo Recipe
A sweet prepared using aralu, which is type of puffed rice. This is prepared during all auspicious occasions like Upanayana, Marriage, and so on. Time Required: 30 … [Read more...]
Leek and Potato Soup
Time Required: 30 Minutes Ingredients: A bunch of Leek 2 Potatoes 1 Ripe Red Chili 3 Bay Leaves 1tsp Ground White Pepper 1tsp Butter 1tsp Olive Oil Celery for garnishing Salt to … [Read more...]
Vendekai Poriyal
A simple side dish prepared using Ladies finger / Okra. This is popular in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (Bhendekayi Palya). Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 25 Vendekai / Bhendekayi / … [Read more...]
Vegetable Medley
Vegetables tossed in herbs and tomato puree. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Green Capsicum 1 Red Pepper 1 Yellow Pepper 1 Zucchini 1 Onion Few Italian Basil leaves 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]