Methi Arbi/Chamagadda
Chamagadda/Arbi/Taro Root is a favorite at home and I wanted to try something different with it than the usual pulusu/stew or stir fry I often make. And what better way than to use… Continue reading
Category Archive: Side Dishes/Curries
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Methi Palak Matar Makhani
My husband and I are creatures of habit when it comes to eating out. Although we love experimenting with different cuisine, we have had a few bad experiences when trying out few restaurants… Continue reading
Eggs in Caramelized Onions & Tomatoes
If there is a food that I could literally live on for breakfast, lunch and dinner it would have to be eggs. A cinnamon french toast for the morning, a simple & quick… Continue reading
Aloo Korma
It has been a long hiatus from this space. I was looking back at my last post and realized it has been a good 3 months since I’ve been missing-in-action here. It… Continue reading
Baingan Bhartha
Every so often the heart lingers and my mind wanders back to the yester-years. The reminiscence of all the moments spent with family back home makes me feel heavy-heart-ed at times. Having… Continue reading
Butter Chicken – Murgh Makhani
Butter Chicken is probably one of the most popular Indian dishes. One can find it on the menu in almost every (non-vegetarian) Indian restaurant. The name itself depicts that this course is indulgent. The… Continue reading
Methi Murgh – Fenugreek (Dry) Chicken
Methi/Fenugreek leaves is a herb/leafy vegetable that has a really distinct aroma and taste. It tastes bitter but imparts a beautiful flavor to any dish. It is also rich in several nutrients… Continue reading
Mamidikaya Pappu – Mango Dal
Ugadi is just a few days away and all the festive nostalgia has started hitting in. Mangoes are a significant part of this festival because this is the time when green, un-ripe… Continue reading
Matar Paneer
When I think of meatless Indian dishes for a fancy meal, the first thing that comes to my mind is paneer. I have always loved it whether it is paneer tikka, palak/saag… Continue reading
Plantain Stir Fry (Aratikaya Vepudu) with Coriander Parathas
Plantain or Aratikaya (in Telugu) is one of my favorite vegetables. It is a non-sweet, starchy and tougher version of banana. It is particularly high in fiber and potassium. Widely grown and consumed… Continue reading
Bottle Gourd/Lauki Kofta Curry
I’ve been having a major writer’s block over the past couple of weeks. After being away from blogging for a bit, I guess my mind is crawling at a snail’s pace at-least… Continue reading
Methi-Chana Dal Sabji / Fenugreek-Lentils Stir Fry
Methi/Fenugreek is quite versatile in the sense that – a) fresh leaves can be used similar to any leafy greens to make a parathas, curries or dal, b) dried leaves often referred… Continue reading
Capsicum and Potato Curry
The morning after the day long fast of ‘Shivarathri’ last sunday, I was looking to make a quick early meal to satisfy our hunger pangs. Although the after-dusk naivedyam of watermelon, musk-melon,… Continue reading
Egg Masala
Eggs are so easy to cook with. Even a beginner cook can try and experiment well with eggs. It’s just that simple, isn’t it. We have eggs regularly at home….hard-boiled, omellete, egg… Continue reading
Egg Bhurji/Spiced-up Scrambled Eggs
It’s again that day of the week when I don’t feel like spending much time in the kitchen (I confess….this happens at-least once every week). So, I lean over the refrigerator… Continue reading
Lamb Curry with Jeera (Cumin) Rice
On Sunday afternoons, myself and my brother used to eagerly wait at the table for the spicy, tasty, lip smacking (read ‘burning’) chicken or mutton curry paired with pulav/pulao. And as… Continue reading