Side Dishes - Dips, Chutneys and Pickles

Side Dishes - Dips, Chutneys and Pickles

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...

Bathua Riata

Bathua or chenopodium is a leafy vegetable grown across the extent of the country. This is basically a weedy plant that grows very easily and is edible for the human. These leaves are full of nutrition and contain essential minerals and amino acids Bathua leaves are available in the winter...
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...
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,...
GOBI-GAJAR-SHALGAM KA KHATTA TEEKHA ACHAAR / A SPICY-TANGY PICKLE WITH CARROT-TURNIP AND CAULIFLOWER /गोभी गाजर शलगम का खट्टा तीखा अचार We love our pickles more than our regular dishes. Without them, our meal does not complete. Having a great...
 Indian cuisine can't be imagined without chutneys. Whether it is a breakfast or evening snack time, most of the delicacies are served with a number of different chutneys or dips. One such chutney is peanut or groundnut chutney. This chutney is generally paired with south Indian breakfast or evening snack...
This kachumber salad is a mix of several veggies chopped into thin slices or Julienne. This tangy-spicy yet refreshing salad goes very well with vegetarian or non-veg main course dishes, especially dals or chicken and fish tikka. This is the easiest-to-make salad or instant pickle that is prepared by adding...
Carrot Raita With Nuts Raita is a curd or yoghurt based dish, prepared by adding different vegetables or sometimes fruits also. A large variety of raita is there as far as you think. These are served as a side dish with the main course Raita has a cool effect on the...
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...
BHINDI RAITA/OKRA RAITA /भिंडी रायता Sharing today unique raita prepared with everyone's favourite bhindi/okra/ladyfinger. Raita, a curd based dish that has cool effects on the stomach. As our country faces a hot and dry climate most of the year,...