Showing posts with label Veg Side Dishes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Veg Side Dishes. Show all posts

November 17, 2015

Cabbage capsicum salad recipe

Cabbage capsicum salad in a serving bowl
Cabbage capsicum salad recipe - This is a healthy, tasty, crunchy and very easy to prepare salad made from cabbage and capsicum. For the dressing, lemon juice, sugar and salt is used, a simple dish that anyone can make. Cabbage is known as gobi in hindi. kobi in marathi, elekosu in kannada, and capsicum or bell pepper is known as dhobli mirchi in marathi, shima mirch in hindi, donne mensinkayi in kannada and fugge mirsaang in konkani.

July 14, 2015

Palak chole bhature recipe

spinach chole in a serving plate
Palak chole and bhature recipe - Today I am posting a very delicious home style palak chole and bhature recipe. There is a small interesting twist in this recipe with addition of spinach instead of potato as I do it in normal chole masala. The result is delectable breakfast dish which is liked by everyone in my house. This is an absolutely healthy dish that you can try and treat your family and friends. Usually, I prepare Punjabi chole with kabuli chana or white chickpea and potato. But I tasted palak chole in one of our favourite restaurants and their palak chole was simply divine. Since then I tried it a few times and now I am sharing the recipe with you all. 

June 18, 2015

Kadai zucchini capsicum - zucchini recipe

stir fry in a plate
Kadai zucchini capsicum recipe - Today I am sharing a simple and easy side dish recipe prepared with zucchini and capsicum. It pairs well with Maharashtrian cuisine such as amti and dal tadka . This is one of the easy dishes to prepare in less time. This kadai sabzi got the flavor from the spice powder, garlic and capsicums. Zucchini enhances the taste and its nutrient value. I did not add any water. Both vegetables have enough moisture and hence they  cook in its own juices. Instead of red capsicum, green capsicum can also be used in this dish.

May 29, 2015

Amaranth leaves sabzi - Kempu harive soppina palya

palya in a large bowl
Kempu harive soppina or amaranth leaves palya  recipe - Palya ( sabzi ) is an essential item in South Indian meal. Any vegetarian meal is incomplete without it. Palya is also known as randayi in Konkani. Amaranth leaves and dal palya is very popular, healthy and tasty. This is a perfect accompaniment for hot rice, pejje jevan (ganji oota) and even chapatis. I have explained here a very easy method of making palya using pressure cooker.

April 26, 2015

Green chilli pickle recipe - Menasinakayi uppinakayi recipe

Green chilli pickle in a jar
Green chilli pickle recipe - Today I am sharing with you all a very important item which needs to be stored for the use in day to day meal to serve as a tantalizing side dish. That is pickle. Pickle is an essential item in vegetarian meal. A teaspoon of pickle turns a simple meal into a delectable meal. Today I am sharing with you all one such healthy green chilli pickle recipe prepared with home made pickle powder, green chillies, lemon juice and a small quantity of oil. You can  prepare this pickle as and when required.

March 02, 2015

Phool gobi ani mod aleli mugachi bhaji recipe - Cauliflower and sprouted green grams sabzi

cauliflower and sprouted moong bhaji in a serving plate
Phool gobi ani mod aleli mugachi bhaji recipe - A simple and healthy sabzi prepared with sprouted green grams and cauliflower to pair with chapti and rice with curry. I have used Maharashtrian kala masala to infuse the mild spice flavour in this bhaji. But you can also use garam masala instead of  kala masla if you don't have it. This bhaji is a nice accompaniment to Indian flat breads. You can carry it in the lunch box. Try out this delicious and healthy bhaji.

January 31, 2015

Aloo matar gobi sabzi recipe - Potato green peas cabbage curry

sabzi in a serving plate
Aloo matar gobi sabzi recipe - A very healthy combination of these three vegetables make a wonderful side dish. This side dish can be prepared within 15 minutes. Besides being healthy it is tasty also. Try out this easy side dish to treat your family. During a lazy day you can  prepare  sabzis in a jiffy.

January 09, 2015

Farasbi batata bhaji recipe - French beans potato sabzi

bhaji in a plate
Farasbi batata bhaji recipe - A simple bhaji with french beans and potato is  a side dish which perfectly goes well  with rice and curry, rotis and chapathis. Needless to say that it is healthy, low fat and full of nutrition. Hence including it in the diet is very beneficial for health.  I use beans frequently in dals, curries, sabzis and stir fries. This is an easiest and simplest bhaji with lesser ingredients that you can make quickly without much of an effort. 

January 05, 2015

Gajar moong dal stir fry recipe - Mugachi dal gajar bhaji - How to make carrot split green gram stir fry

Gajar moong dal stir fry recipe - A healthy and delicious side dish for a quick meal. Soft cooked split green grams with slightly crunchy carrot which is garnished with fresh coconut and  coriander leaves, is a nice accompaniment for rotis and rice with curry. Very simple, healthy and easy stir fry that can be prepared within few minutes. It tastes like usali as it contains ample amount of husked split green grams.

November 05, 2014

Heerekayi palya recipe - ghossale randayi - how to make ridge gourd sabzi

ridge gourd subzi
Heerekayi or ridge gourd palya recipe - Category - sabzi. Cuisine - Konkan region cuisine. This is a cuisine from konkan region where fresh and fleshy ridge gourds are available in plenty throughout the year. There can be two versions one with minimal spice and the other as spicy one. A spicy version of this dish goes well with roti, chapathi, curd rice and steamed rice.

October 30, 2014

Mushroom korma recipe - How to make mushroom kurma

mushroom masala in plate
Mushroom korma or kurma recipe - Yesterday, I made this mushroom korma for chapatis. Here mushrooms are available all around the year, I bring them fresh and make curry or masala or kurma or mushroom rice with different variations. This mushroom kurma masala was delicious and went well with chapatis. So, I thought to share this recipe with you all.

October 01, 2014

Kempu harive soppu upkari Recipe - Amaranth leaves stir fry

stir fry in a plate
Kempu harive soppu upkari  recipe -This is a simple stir fry prepared with amaranth leaves in combination with fresh coconut and served as a side dish to chapati and rice with curry. Amaranth leaves are extensively cultivated in all parts of India. This leafy vegetable is also known as kempu harive soppu, tamdi bhajji and lal math.

September 26, 2014

Bataate vataane ambat - Potato green peas curry

aloo matar curry recipe
Bataate vataane ambat  - Today I have come up with one easiest and simplest  ambat recipe of Karnataka, prepared with potato and green peas. It has mildly spiced coconut based gravy which really goes well with hot rice and chapati. There are number of ways by which you can make ambat. But this is the simplest method with very few ingredients. Check out other  dal, sambar, saaru recipes. Curry is called as ambat in konkani language. Curries are staple food in this region. It is usually served with steamed rice. The coconut based masala paste for this curry is made by grinding the coconut and other ingredients to a smooth paste. These types of curries can be made using some other vegetables like brinjal, raw banana, french beans, chickpeas, green peas, black eyed beans etc.

September 22, 2014

Pav bhaji recipe - Mumbai pav bhaji recipe

making pav bhaji
Pav bhaji recipe - Pav bhaji is a famous street food of Mumbai or Bombay.  It is a common scene that several carts are serving pav bhaji on streets and beach. Now it is a popular fast food in all parts of India. For the preparation of this bhaji, I have used MTR pav bhaji masala which is readily available in the shop. 

August 14, 2014

Kaju makhan masala recipe - How to make cashew nut butter masala

cashew nuts butter masala
Kaju makhan masala  recipe - Kaju makhan masala is a delicious creamy dish to relish with naan, roti, phulka, chapati, jeera rice and even steamed rice. Kaju Makhan masala is a North India's Punjabi speciality. It has rich gravy of cashews, onions, tomatoes, butter and fresh cream that is flavored with spice powder and the dish is different from the usual  kaju curry.

August 04, 2014

Matar shimla mirch sabzi recipe - Green peas capsicum sabzi

matar shimla mirch subzi in serving plate
Matar or green peas and capsicum sabzi recipe - Today I have come up with a simple and easy matar, shimla mirch dry sabzi, which goes well with roti, chapati,  parathas, theplas and even pulao. There are different ways of making stir fry or dry subzis. This North Indian style matar, shimla mirch sabzi tastes well when cooked in its own moisture and oil. But you can add little amount of water, compromising with the taste.

August 03, 2014

Hariyali chole masala recipe

Hariyali kabuli chana masala in serving container
Hariyali chole masala recipe - Today I am going to share a delicious hariyali chole masala recipe which goes great with parathas, theplas, phulka, roti, pulao or even rice.  This is an easy to prepare side dish which I make often and very different from the usual chana masala.
This hariyali chole masala is a delicious combination of  kabuli chana, green corianders and fresh coconut. We enjoyed it with  hot methi theplas along with crisp papads, curd and mango pickle. This recipe is a mix of both South Indian and North Indian style.  The combination of coconut with chickpeas is particularly South  Indian, while the use of coriander leaves  and spice powder is very North Indian. In India, chickpeas are one of the most important and popular legumes used to prepare various dishes like kadbuli chana masala, punjabi chole, chana usal, chana curry, salads and so on.

July 24, 2014

Bhindi raita recipe - Ladies finger raita recipe

bhindi raita in a large bowl
Bhindi or ladies finger  raita recipe - This is a simple and easy raita recipe prepared to accompany the spicy main course and rice. Nothing can be a better cooler than chilled raitas when you have a spicy main course in your platter. Like other raita, this raita is also made using strained yogurt. If you use the strained yogurt, the raita doesn't turn watery. Otherwise, you will miss those creamy yummy texture and great taste.

July 12, 2014

Onion tomato raita recipe

Kanda-tomato raita
Onion tomato raita recipe - Today, I am going to share a simplest, easiest and tasty onion tomato raita recipe. As I mentioned in my earlier post, whenever I make pulao, biryani or spicy rice,  I make it a point to serve variety of raitas along with it. The chilled raita not only goes great with biryani and pulao, but also keep the stomach cool by balancing the spice in the food we eat. Serve this tomato raita with Vegetable Biryani. 

June 27, 2014

Tomato pepper garlic chutney recipe - How to make chutney for Indian flat breads

chutney  in a serving bowl
Tomato, pepper,  garlic chutney recipe - Chutneys are Indian staple food prepared almost everyday. Variations of chutneys are made to serve with breakfast and meal. Today I have come up with another chutney recipe made with tomato pepper and garlic.  I make this chutney often for parathas. This chutney is spicy and tasty with attractive vibrant red colour and goes well with roti, chapati, parathas and  bread sandwiches. Tomatoes are rich in Vitamin C and is contain essential nutrients.