Side Dishes

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…

Mooli Bhaji

This dish is prepared using Radish leaves and Radish. The usage of Radish leaves is popular in Assam. Time Required:…

Carrot Palya – Carrot Onion Stir Fry Recipe – Carrot Toran Recipe – Carrot Poriyal Recipe

Carrot Palya is a side dish from Karnataka.  Very easy to make and the dish is rich in nutrition. Time Required:…

Achari Baingan

Brinjal/Eggplant deep fried and stuffed with pickle spices. Time Required: 40 Minutes Ingredients: 6 Brinjals 2tsp Turmeric Powder 1tbsp Salt…

Ker Sangri – Dried Beans Side Dish – Rajastani Kandi Subzi Recipe

This is one of the most authentic dishes of Rajasthan. I made a point to taste this dish when in…

Alugadde Rasa Palya – Potato Gravy – Alu Subzi – Aloo Bhaji

A side dish with gravy prepared using Potatoes. This side dish is very popular in South Karnataka. Time Required: 25…

Shukto – Vegetables in spicy gravy

This is a Bengali dish with lots of vegetables. This is prepared on weddings and other celebrations like Durga Pooja…

Mutter Paneer – Cottage Cheese and Peas Recipe – Matar Paneer

Mutter Paneer is a very popular in Punjab. It is a dish wherein Peas and Cottage Cheese are cooked in…

Alu Jeera – Aloo Jeera Recipe – Potatoes Cumin Recipe

Potatoes stir fried with plenty of Cumin Seeds. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 4 Potatoes, Peeled and diced 1 Big…

Papitha Sabzi – Papitha Subzi Recipe – Raw Papaya Side Dish

A side dish prepared using Raw Papaya. This is a very common dish prepared in the kitchens of  Orissa and…

Alu Mutter – Aloo Matar – Potatoes and Peas Recipe

Alu Mutter dish is prepared using Peas and Potatoes in tomato gravy. This side dish is very popular in North…

Karela Alu Subzi – Karela Aloo Subzi Recipe – Bitter Gourd Potato Recipe

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

Madki Kaalina Usali – Matki Chi Usal Recipe – Moth Beans Stir Fry Recipe

My mami used to prepare this dish for breakfast when we visited them for summer vacations in North Karnataka. The…