Tag: Indian Side Dish

North Indian Recipes

Chole Palak

One of my friends tried Chole Palak at an Indian Restaurant and asked me how to re-create it. I was actually a bit unfamiliar with this particular curry. I have actually only eaten it one time at some event. But, I was very interested in trying my hand at it. […]

 
South Indian Recipes

Potato Saagu

This is a classic creamy potato dish with a South Indian style tempering that is the perfect accompaniment to Rava Idli. Check out how to make Rava Idli here. However, you could enjoy these potatoes as a side dish with chappati or poori or any other Indian “bread” of your […]

 
North Indian Recipes

Cabbage & Potato Fry

This is a quick and easy North Indian style dry curry that involves frying potatoes and cabbage in a jeera/cumin based tempering with a few simple spice powders. It doesn’t take that much time to prep or to make and is a perfect side for a busy weeknight. Plus, it’s […]

 
South Indian Recipes

Green Beans Masala

Green Beans Masala/ Hurlikai Palya is one of my go to side dishes! It’s healthy, vegan, quite simple to prepare, and very versatile! In my family, we love this simple dry masala with classic South Indian dishes such as Chitranna (Lemon Rice), Mosranna (Yogurt Rice), and Puliogare (Tamarind Rice). But […]

 
North Indian Recipes

Zucchini Masala

This is a quick and healthy North Indian style dry fry that I learned from my mom. It takes just a few ingredients to put this together. Interestingly enough, this recipe doesn’t require any chilis (green or red) or any water. The main flavor ingredient is fennel. Just a little […]

 
North Indian Recipes

Black Eyed Peas Masala

My favorite way to add plant based protein to my diet is through hearty curries such as this extremely comforting and extremely delicious Black Eyed Peas Masala! For vegetarians, beans and lentils are a main source of protein. So, I try to make curries that include these at least a […]