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...
Stuffed capsicum or Bharwa Shimlamirch is a classic side dish served with other dishes in the main course. Capsicum stuffed with masala aloo is a famous Punjabi delicacy and often prepared in the meal with other dishes when there are gatherings at home
This time I have changed the recipe...
Onion-Tomato Raita
The bliss of relishing chilled raita on a sultry summer day is inexplicable. Raita is a curd or yogurt based dish which is prepared by adding assorted fruits and vegetables. A few aromatics like mint-roasted cumin spice mix (pudina bhuna...
Curd rice is a popular dish fondly eaten in 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 and a tadka or tempering of some aromatics is poured over to...
Amla a wonder berry or fruit, easily grown wildly as well as cultivated in the Indian subcontinent and many other parts of the world. This is considered a Nectar Fruit according to ancient Ayurvedic texts. Though it has a very sour taste yet loaded with numerous health benefits. This...
Coconut Chutney
If you love the South Indian food, you might have loved their chutneys too which complete their cuisine. These are the best accompaniments and side dishes which have large variations and most of them contain fresh coconut. One such chutney is...
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...
This yogurt-based dip with garlic and dill leaves is so creamy and refreshing that it invites you to have it with the snack preparations. Yesterday I made baked eggs in zucchini cups and served them with dill dip. And this was a total win-win!!
For this dip, a thick creamy...
Aam-Karele Ka Achaar/ Raw Mango-Bitter Gourd Pickle/ आम-करेले का अचार
Yes, you heard it right! Raw mango and karela /bitter gourd make a very unique pickle as both are pole apart in the context of taste and texture. One...
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,...