This is a delicious South Indian style palya/curry that I learned from my mother. It involves roasting capsicum/green peppers and onions and then simmering them in a coconut based gravy. It’s such a simple and healthy curry, but the gravy makes it feel so decadent! It’s often eaten with Akki […]
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 […]
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 […]
I always keep my freezer stocked with frozen veggie packets (usually Indian ones like Swad or Laxmi brand) such as french cut beans, tindora, okra/bhindi, or goovar/cluster beans. Fresh versions of these veggies are not always readily available near where I live and these frozen packets are super easy to […]
Batani Usli is a simple dish made with peas that is absolutely dripping with flavor. You can also make the same recipe with averakai/ papdi lilva for Averakai Usli. One of my favorites ways to eat Batani Usli is with Poori. However, it tastes great with plain chappati as well. […]
Hi! I'm Chaitra, a 30 something, wifey, and foodie. I was born in Bangalore, India but grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. I'm a medical device engineer who's passionate about food, home decor, and entertaining. I invite you to join my adventures in cooking and in life. :)
