Masala Paneer
It's a delight to make paneer/cottage cheese at home. If we get a good one in the market it is ok but if it is not available, we can make a soft, fresh creamy paneer at home very easily. It is hygienically good also and if dried n...
BEETROOT HUMMUS/A UNIQUE AND VERSATILE DIP
Hummus is the most common dip or spread from mediterranean cuisine. The countries around the Mediterranean Sea especially the Middle Eastern ones prepare all types of hummus as a regular dip or spread...
Mango-Mint Chutney
आम-पूदीने की चटनी
You must have relished chutneys with raw mango, but have you ever tried our favourite side dish with a semi-ripe mango, which is neither too sweet nor too tangy? There is quite a...
Curd rice is a popular dish fondly eaten among all South Indian states. This is a regular side dish which is served with the main course. In this dish curd and cooked rice are the two main ingredients. These are mixed together and slightly mashed before giving a tadka.
A...
CUCUMBER-TOMATO RAITA/KHEERA-TMAATAR RAITA /खीरे-टमाटर का रायता
Raita, a curd based side dish holds a special place in the Indian thalis. This is prepared with different veggies and even fruits also. As India faces hot climate most of the year,...
Course - seasoning/side dish/spice mix
Cuisine - Indian
Prep Time - 5 Min
Cook Time - 1o Min
Total Time - 20 Min
Yield - 100 gm or half cup approx.
Author - Bharti Dhawan
Ingredients
Whole red chilli - 2-3
Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Fenugreek/methi seeds - 1 tbsp
Sesame seeds/safed til - 1...
PALAK RAITA /PALAK DAHI TADKA / DAHI TADKA WITH SPINACH
Curd based dishes especially raitas are passionately eaten in India. These are essential side dishes of Indian cuisine that are served with main course. Ours is a...
MANGO AND DRUMSTICK PICKLE/ AAM- SEHJAN KA ACHAAR/A UNIQUE SEASONAL PICKLE
Yes, you read it right. This is truly a unique pickle that is made with raw mango and tender drumsticks or pods. These tender drumsticks are available for...
The best thing I like about summers is the curd based goodies which are served chilled. These preparations like raita or dips give you a relief from the killing heat. The curd based chilled preparations are not only healthy but also save...
GHIYA/ LOUKI KA RAITA/BOTTLE GOURD RAITA /घीया/लौकी का रायता
Raita is curd or yoghurt-based condiment or side dish served with the main course. In fact, no Indian meal is completed without curd or raita. The raita can be prepared...