Kid friendly Indian side dishes recipes

Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style

I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu…

Green Lentil "Moong" Curry

I've made this with green lentils and also with a mix of brown and yellow lentils. It doesn't really matter. They all taste awesome! Healthy and…

Basmati Rice with Herbs

This is an excellent, flavorful side dish that goes really well with fish, shrimp, or chicken. It's like a mild version of a Briyani...easy to make…

Tindora/Dondakaya curry

Today i am posting simple Tindora curry. Any one can prepare with in 1/2 hour time.Tindora is known by many names in different regions. It is…

Sukha Aloo - Potatoes with Indian spices

This is an easy to make and delicious side dish. My wife was making Salmon the other night, we had potatoes in…

Stuffed Bitter Gourd Fry

Something Different

Aloo, Methi curry/ Potato, Fenugreek leaves curry

http://padmaja13.blogspot.com/2010/02/aloo-methi-curry-potato-fenu-greek.html Fenugreek leaves are nature's…

Pomfret fry- Malvani style

This is one of the staples in my household- a simple, shallow fried, pomfret- Mangalorian style, if coated with semolina/ Malvani style, if coated…

Crabs gravy (Kurle ambat)

Finally, here I am with my all time favourite crabs gravy. I have observed that people who are very fond of fish, dont prefer crabs/prawns much and…

Plum Chutney

Butter Basmati Rice

Okay - so I know this is a painfully easy recipe, but it's amazing how much you can dress up rice with just a couple of touches. I make this for my…

Green chutney spread for Chaat and Sandwiches

Use it as a chutney or a spread for Indian Chaats and Sandwiches

How to make Cottage cheese at home

Paneer or cottage cheese is a great ingredient in many dishes like gravies, rice and desserts.When made freshly…

Tawa Fry Stuffed Vegetables

Tawa Bhajji is a staple in North India at every wedding, there is one stall dedicated to Tawa Bhajji, Tawa Bhajji is nothing but mix vegetables…

Drumstick Leaves Poriyal

Drumstick leaves poriyal – an iron-rich thoran goes well with all rice varieties. Murungai keerai tempered with red chilies and coconut.