If you are bored of your regular dal and mixed veg curries, the recipe below gives you the much needed variety. Eggplant coupled with yogurt and spices makes for a heavenly combination. I learnt this recipe from a close friend Neeti, … Continue reading Eggplant Yogurt Curry
Udupi cuisine has a variety of rasams, thambulis(yogurt based) and chutneys. Among all the side dishes, my favorite would be hot rice, tangy chutneys along with papads/sendage. We make a variety of chutneys with different veggies – brinjal, carrot, green mango, … Continue reading Chayote Squash Chutney
Greens are the power source of nutrition! Be it spinach, kale or fenugreek! Each one has its own nutrients power bank which is highly essential for a healthy living. One of my absolute favorite among the greens is Dill leaves … Continue reading Sabasige Palya (Dill Leaves Sabji)
Wondering which curry to make with roti tonight? Sigh! That’s a million dollar question that haunts most of us every night. If chapathi is a staple diet at your home, it’s quite a task to whip up a new curry every … Continue reading Fennel Flavored Potato Curry
Brussel sprouts are a wonder veggie that is rich in vitamin C.These miniature cabbages when, cooked right has the perfect crunch, texture, and flavor to it. The below recipe is an inspiration from one of the recipes I read in … Continue reading Baked Brussel sprouts with Almonds
Black eyed pea or lobia is a legume that is rich in protein. Hence these legumes and lentils play a major role in a vegetarian meal plate. Legumes are easy to cook and blend very well with the simplest of … Continue reading Black Eyed Peas Usal
Some recipes are simple to make but delectable and comforting 🙂 And not to forget, such dishes are usually soothing to the palate and the stomach! One such simple recipe loaded with nutrients is the Green beans and carrot palya. … Continue reading Beans Carrot Palya – Instant Pot Recipe
Yet another recipe I learned from my Amma and I loved the simplicity and fruity flavor of this dish. Most of the coastal dishes have a coconutty flavor to it. This recipe is a variant of the popular ‘Thambuli’ from the … Continue reading Pomegranate Tambuli (Yogurt based)
Chutneys are a popular accompaniment with quite a few Indian dishes. Be it the dosas or idlis or samosas or pakodas – a chutney will always enhance the flavor of the main dish 🙂 South Indian chutneys are mostly prepared with fresh … Continue reading Sweet Corn Chutney
Chutney powder or Chutney Pudi is a popular accompaniment with dosas or idlis. There are a variety of versions of chutney powder but the basic ingredients are usually the dals along with some add-on spices. The chutney powder I am sharing … Continue reading Chutney Powder
Udupi cuisine comprises some very simple but flavourful recipes. Most of these side dishes or ‘Bajjis’ as we call it are easy and quick to make with minimal ingredients. One such recipe is the Bataate (Potato) ale bajji – a … Continue reading Bataate Ale Bajji (Yogurt based dish)
Asparagus is a spring vegetable rich in Vitamins, Protein, Calcium, and dietary fiber. This veggie is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol. This vegetable is a must in my grocery list during spring. Our favorite dishes out of these … Continue reading Asparagus Dal
