Side Dishes

Capsicum Peanuts Masala

This side dish is prepared in North Karnataka and Maharashtra. Capsicum with the nutty flavor of peanuts makes this dish…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

Vendekai Poriyal

A simple side dish prepared using Ladies finger / Okra. This is popular in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka (Bhendekayi Palya).…

Vegetable Medley

Vegetables tossed in herbs and tomato puree. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Green Capsicum 1 Red Pepper 1 Yellow…

Thai Khao-pote Onn – Thai Baby corn stir-fry – Baby Corn Recipe

Tasty crunchy baby corn with Time Required: 25 Minutes Ingredients: 10 Baby corns, Chopped into 1" pieces 1tbsp Soya Sauce 2tbsp Oil…

Paneer stuffed Capsicums

I cannot resist buying tiny capsicums that floods the market during June in Bangalore. They are perfect to stuff with…

Masala Gawar – Cluster Beans Stir Fry Recipe – Gorikayi Palya Recipe

Masala Gawar is a side dish prepared suing cluster beans and Indian spices.

Chennangi Kalina Usali

This is a recipe using whole Masoor Dal.  This easy to make and extremely nutritious dish is from North Karnataka.…

Pundi Palya – Gongura leaves Subzi – Sorrel Leaves Side Dish

Pundi Palya is a side dish very popular in North Karnataka. It is prepared using Sorrel leaves also known as…

Soppu Eerulli Palya – Leafy vegetable and Onion Recipe

Soppu Eerulli Palya is a simple and nutritious side dish from Karnataka. Leafy vegetables is good for one and all…

Mavinakayi Gojju – Mango Rasa – Mango Gotsu Recipe – Mango Menaskai Recipe

Yay! Yay! It is Mango season again. There are so many dishes that you can churn out using Mangoes, and…

Alu Methi Palak – Aloo Methi Palak Recipe – Potato Fenugreek Spinach Recipe

I learnt to make this dish from my Mami/Aunt, who is a wonderful cook.  This North Indian side dish goes…

Baby Corn Tava Masala

Stir fried Baby Corn with spices.  A very easy and quick to make recipe. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 8…

Alu Dhania – Aloo Dhania Recipe – Potato Coriander Recipe

Potatoes cooked in North Indian style with Coriander leaves, seeds and powder. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Alu /…

Beans Neeru Palya

This is a side dish with gravy prepared using String beans. Time Required: 15 Minutes Ingredients: 20 String Beans ¼…

Kadalebele Usali

Kadalebele Usali is prepared using Channa Dal or Split Bengal Gram was distributed as prasada / blessed food in a Srinivasa…