Sambar (Bitter Gourd & Ground Spices) There is the simple Sambar (pronounced Saambaar) which has become such a popular dish all over India. Besides being a tasty, aromatic sauce/stew with vegetables, it is wonderfully healthy. Believe me, the “bitter gourd” loses almost all the bitterness when the process is completed. But this Sambar here is […]
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Category: Indian Side Dishes
Long Green Bean Spicy Curry
Long Green Bean Spicy Curry If you feel like having a variation to the usual string beans, you will like these. These are like string beans, but they have a slightly different flavor of their own. The spices make this dish even more tasty and interesting. Hover over the highlighted Keywords below for Images […]
Delicious Healthy Pesarutt Dosa (Crispy,...
Delicious Healthy Pesarutt Dosa (Crispy, Crepe-like) This recipe provides the steps to make unique, healthy, yummy dosas. Dosas are usually crispy and look like crepes, but not as thin. There may be 30 steps in this recipe, but many of them are steps for the preparation of the batter and other helpful notes. It is […]
Easy Healthy Zucchini Casserole
Easy Healthy Zucchini Casserole Zucchini squash does not have much flavor. But sometimes you need a vegetable like that so that you can enjoy a simple, plain dish without much spices or herbs. On the other hand, if you prefer, it also lends itself to various kind of spices, and even cheeses. This recipe is […]
Taro Root Easy Spicy Stir Fry
Taro Root Easy Spicy Stir Fry The name Taro Root may scare you. And on the outside it may appear thorny and not very attractive, but it is one those vegetables that can surprise you when cooked the right way. When just boiled, it is bland and does not seem to have any flavor. But […]
Easy Celery Curry
Easy Celery Curry Very easy to make. Very Healthy. Very Tasty. What more do you need? Hover over the highlighted Keywords below for Images and/or Description of some of the Ingredients: Cumin, Curry Leaves, Olive Oil, Green Chillies, Serrano Pepper, Turmeric
Palak Paneer – Spinach with Cheese Cubes
Palak Paneer – Spinach with Cheese Cubes I use one of my two recipes for preparing Palak Paneer, depending upon the time and ingredients I have. One is sort of the traditional way, and another way which is a little easier. This recipe is for the traditional way, which involves grinding of some of the […]
Delightful Lemon Rasam
Delightful Lemon Rasam Rasam means Essence. Since the essence of the Dahl (lentil) alone is used, along with spices that are aromatic, this “soup”, “sauce” or “gravy” is refreshing, tasty, flavorful and healthy. The difference between this Lemon Rasam and the Regular Rasam is that some of the spices used are different, even though they […]
Masal Vadai (Channa Dahl)
Masal Vadai (Channa Dahl) This is really very delicious. It is not difficult to make. Preparing the batter part may seem a little cumbersome, but these Vadai’s are worth the effort. When you taste them, you will agree with me. The process is simple. Just soak a couple of ingredients, grind, and deep fry. You […]
Yummy Spicy Potato Stir Fry
Yummy Spicy Potato Stir Fry This curry is so easy to make and yet it tastes great, without fail. It is a great dish for any occasion. It is colorful and flavorful. It can be prepared bland or spicy. And since it is not deep fried, it is relatively healthy. I usually make this with […]
Delicious Vadai Recipe
Vadai Recipe (Urad Dahl) Vadai used to be a gourmet dish even in India, in regions other than the South. However, it has become pretty mainstream everywhere in India now. The right pronunciation is “Vadai”. But it is popular as Vada. It is delicious both hot and warm. In South India, it is a staple […]
Mango Pachadi (Sweet and Sour Salad)
Mango Pachadi (Sweet and Sour Salad) I must say, this is an amazing dish. It is so delicious, so easy to make, and just goes with anything as a side dish. Actually, it is great even by itself as a snack, even cold or at room temperature. It is healthy (especially if you use very […]
