Rasam – a very humble side dish with Indian white rice. It’s probably the most comforting and soothing recipe anyone can opt for when they are sick, feeling ill or when we just want to eat something light! It has many forms, each household has their own recipe for it. The basic ingredients needed are […]
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Kadai Paneer
‘Kadai’ means Indian wok/pan and the name kadai paneer means paneer or cottage cheese cooked in kadai. This is another easy recipe like mutter paneer that can be prepared instantly once you have the kadai masala ready. I love the taste of freshly prepared homemade paneer for this recipe as it becomes very soft once cooked in […]
Cabbage raita or dip – low calorie, high fibre recipe
Cabbage raita is a very quick dip for any parathas or biryani and pulao. It is packed with fibre and also low in calories. The addition of dry mango powder and cumin gives it a nice tangy flavor and goes well especially with sour curd/butter milk. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 10 mins Ingredients: Cabbage – ½ […]
Peanut or groundnut chutney
This is a quick and easy chutney for any south Indian breakfast recipe. It tastes super tasty and if I have to pick any chutney recipe, it would always be either tomato chutney or this yummy peanut chutney. A light seasoning with mustard and hing takes to an entirely new level. Do try this out […]
Mutter Paneer (Green peas and Cottage Cheese) – Semi dry curry
I have shared several paneer recipes already, some of which are dry tawa paneer, paneer in mutter gravy, paneer dum biryani, chili paneer etc. Today, I share another easy and quick recipe that goes well with roti, parathas or even rice. Paneer and green peas/mutter cooked with some spices in a tangy tomato base. This […]
Onion-coriander chutney (for idly/dosa)
Coriander is a very aromatic and versatile ingredient that pairs up well with pretty much anything. Previously, I have shared my recipes for coriander chutney and onion chutney. Today, I share a combination of both – onion coriander chutney. This is an accompaniment with dosa or idly and also with pongal. Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 […]
Easy Tomato Curry (Thakkali/Malabar curry using coconut milk)
Tomato curry using coconut milk is a very easy and quick preparation that is served either with rice or roti. The curry takes about 15 minutes to prepare and so is a good alternative for a lunch-box meal. The traditional version doesn’t have capsicum in it, but I add so that I have some form […]
Cabbage Kofta Curry – with a healthy twist
‘Kofta’ in any form makes me drool!! 😀 I have mentioned several times that any curry in the form of dumplings or patties becomes my favorite instantly. You can check out some of my kofta recipes here – Restaurant style Malai Kofta, Aloo Kofta. Today, I share with you a healthier form of kofta using cabbage. […]