Spicy Potatoes
Spicy Potatoes is a very simple and common dish in North India. It goes well with any kind of bread like Parantha, Puri, Kachori, Naan, Bread Loaf and just by […]
Category: Vegetables
Dry vegetables are an essential part of Indian cuisine. Good thing is that as the seasons change the available vegetables change and that keeps the variety alive in the Indian meal. And of course they are full of vitamins and minerals and fiber, which are great for your health.
Kachcha Papita (Green Papaya) Vegetable
Green papaya has papaya enzymes, which can not only decompose protein and sugar but they can also decompose fat and this feature can be considered as one of the best […]
Annakut (Mixed Vegetables)
Annakut is made on the very next day of Diwali. Diwali is a time when summer vegetables are finishing up and winter vegetables are starting to come. So the concept […]
Tindla/Tendli/Tindora/Ivy Gourd
Tindla/Tendli/Tindora/Ivy Gourd grows mostly in tropical regions. It has a lot of health benefits. In India, it is eaten as a curry, or in sambhar or as dry vegetable with […]
Sukhe Aloo (Sauted Potatoes)
Sukhe Aloo (Sauted Potatoes) is a very versatile side dish that goes well with any bread and it’s really easy to make. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy […]
Bhe/Bhis (Lotus Roots)
Bhe/Bhis (Lotus Roots) vegetable is a dish that you normally don’t find in restaurants so it’s nice to make it at home and keep the old recipes alive. Preparation Time: […]
Mooli Bhuji (Scrambled Radish)
Everyone knows that Mooli is good for digestion and especially good for the liver but other than salad, most people don’t do much with it. Mooli Bhuji is a side […]
Sem (Broad Beans)
Sem or broad beans vegetable is a very commonly made side dish in North Indian households. It goes well with dal and chapati. It grows in clusters on the vines. […]
Aloo Baingan (Potato & Eggplant)
Aloo Baingan is a very simple vegetable made with potatoes and eggplants. Tomatoes add to the tanginess of the vegetable and peas give it a contrasting color. Most people, who […]
Stuffed Tinda (Apple Gourd)
Tinda is a summer vegetable, very light, very easy to digest. It can be chopped and made like regular vegetables or it can be stuffed. Here is how to make […]
Guar/Gavar Ki Phali (Cluster Beans)
Guar/Gavar Ki Phali (Cluster Beans) is a commonly found legume in India. This is again one of those beans that is getting lost in today’s fast life. You will never […]
Baghare Baingan
Baghare Baingan is a very popular royal dish, straight from the royal kitchens of Hyderabad. The gravy is truly Rajsik with nuts, seeds and fat. Baingan itself is fried so […]
Egg Curry – South Indian Style
If you don’t like to eat plain eggs, try this recipe in South Indian style. It adds a lot of protein in your meal and tastes great too. Preparation Time: […]
Stuffed Bhindi (Okra)
Bhindi or Okra is a very popular dish in North India. You will find it in every wedding if it’s in season. There are many ways to make it but […]
Khatta Meetha Kaddu (Sweet and Sour Pumpkin)
Although most people don’t like Kaddu, Khatta Meetha Kaddu is a must have with Puri or Kachori in North India and it tastes sooooo good. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: […]
Crisp Cabbage
Crisp Cabbage is a South Indian Style Cabbage/Patta-Gobhi with a lot of crunch. It’s a great combination with simple rice and dal. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy […]
Fried Baingan (Eggplant)
Fried Baingan (Eggplant) recipe is inspired by Baingan Bhaja, a Bengali eggplant dish. Preparation Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Baingan (Eggplant) 1 big Coarsely chopped onions 1/2 […]
Fried Phool Gobhi (Cauliflower)
As the name suggests, Fried Phool Gobhi is a dry vegetable in which the phool gobhi is fried. Since it’s a little rich, it’s a good vegetable to make when […]
Gajar Matar (Carrots and Peas)
Gajar Matar is a very simple vegetable made in every North Indian household, especially in winters when the carrots and peas are locally available in abundance. Preparation Time: 40 minutes […]
Kathal/Jackfruit Curry
Kathal/Jackfruit Curry is a popular homemade dish made all over India. It is a little difficult to handle because of its hard shell and sticky inside but it has a […]