Author Archives: Charulata

Thondekai palya or tendli fry recipe

Tindora or thondekai stir fried with grated coconut and spices.

Neer dosa

Neer dosa is a popular dish of Dakshin Kannada region in Karnataka. Neeru means ‘water’ in kannada. It is called as neeru dosa because it is prepared from watery rice batter. No fermentation is required for making this dosa. It is very easy to make and tasty too.

Mixed vegetable curry

A rich and healthy curry made with fresh vegetables and cooked in a spicy tomato gravy. It goes well with rice as well as rotis.

Bendekai palya or bhindi fry or okra subzi recipe

Bendekai palya or bhindi fry is a simple and easy to make side dish which goes well with rotis as well as rice. Amchoor powder add a unique flavor to this preparation.

Pesarattu dosa or moong dal dosa recipe – breakfast recipe

Pesarattu is a healthy and nutritious dosa, as it is made of green moong and little rice. It is a Andhra speciality and is best served with coconut chutney or ginger chutney.

Nimbe chitranna or Lemon rice

Lemon rice is a popular south indian dish and lemon juice gives a very tangy taste to the rice. It is extremely simple to make and tasty too. Lemon rice is a delicious rice dish made with steamed rice and flavoured with lemon juice which gives a tangy flavor and freshness to the rice.

Potato sandwich or aloo sandwich

Aloo sandwich is very easy to make and a good choice for a healthy and wholesome snack. It is made with mashed potatoes, cheese slices, green chillies, garam masala, coriander leaves and lemon juice. Aloo sandwich is a very delicious snack which can had as a breakfast dish or tea time snack.

Bisi bele bhath or Bisi bele huliyanna recipe

Bisi bele bhath is a kannada phrase which means hot lentil rice. This is a very traditional and popular rice dish and it has its origin in Karnataka. Bisi bele bhath is prepared with a combination of lentils, vegetables, spices and tamarind.

Kadai paneer recipe

Paneer and capsicum cooked in spicy masala gravy. A great side dish for rotis and naans.

Aloo methi

A popular subzi/vegetable of North India made with potato and fenugreek leaves combined with spices. It goes well with rotis.