Tag Archives: #sidedish

Methi moong dal subzi recipe – How to make methi (fenugreek leaves) moong dal sabzi recipe – methi recipes

Fenugreek (methi) moong dal subzi is a easy and quick vegetable dish made with fenugreek leaves, split yellow moong dal and coconut. It serves a good side dish for rice. I added sugar at the end to reduce the bitterness of the leaves and benefits to be utilised to the fullest. This subzi is both

Lauki chana dal subzi recipe – How to make lauki chana dal ki sabzi in pressure cooker – side dish for rotis

Lauki chana dal ki sabzi is made with bottlegourd also called as doodhi or lauki and chana dal and seasoned with spices. Split bengal gram or chana dal gives a delicious taste to this vegetable. Bottlegourd has many vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphurus, vitamin A, C and magnesium which helps in reducing blood pressure

Cabbage kurma recipe – How to make cabbage kurma (cabbage gravy) recipe – side dish for rotis/rice

Cabbage kurma is a very tasty gravy recipe done in a South Indian style, where cabbage is cooked in a coconut based masala paste.  Cabbage kurma is a very popular side dish in some parts of Tamil Nadu and each region has its own variation of making this dish.  If you are bored of eating

Mint flavoured paneer masala recipe – How to make mint paneer masala recipe – paneer recipes

Paneer masala is a very  popular  punjabi dish which goes well with rotis or naans or jeera rice or any flavoured rice.  Paneer or cottage cheese is cooked in a spicy masala gravy. Paneer masala is a very nice rich gravy recipe and perfect  recipe for any parties or celebrations.  In this recipe, I have

Ridgegourd chutney or heerekai chutney recipe – How to make ridgegourd chutney – chutney recipes

Ridgegourd chutney or heerekai chutney – a healthy and tasty chutney prepared with ridgegourd, coconut, tamarind and spices.  It is a good accompaniment for steamed rice as well as idlis or dosas.  This chutney is a good way of including ridgegourd in your diet and reap its benefits.  In this recipe, I have discarded only

Soya chunks curry recipe – How to make soya chunks curry recipe – side dish for rotis

Soya chunks or nuggets are full of proteins and rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients proven to help lower cholesterol and loss of bone mass.  Soya chunks are a great source of protein and can be easily added to your diet.  Soya chunks are made by using soy flour that has been ‘defatted’ or

Split green moong dal recipe / How to make chilke wali mung dal recipe – dal recipes

Split green moong dal is a highly nutritious dal made from split green moong, onions and mild spices.   Moong lentil is high in fibre and plant based protein which helps in weight loss.  Green moong dal is basically a green gram which has been split and not skinned.  Since the husk is not removed completely,

South Indian beans fry | Beans poriyal recipe – How to make french beans subzi recipe | side dish

South Indian French beans stir fry or beans poriyal  is a simple side dish made with French beans and cooked with coconut, cumin seeds and red chillies.  It is served as an accompaniment for rice.  Poriyal is a Tamil word for shallow frying along with mild spices. This recipe is one of the easiest and

Besan karela subzi recipe – How to make karela besan subzi recipe – side dish for rotis

Bittergourd  or karela has a lot of health benefits which can be derived by including it in your diet. Its most well-known benefits are the ability to help manage diabetes,  improve respiratory health, and improves skin health. It is said to strengthen the immune system and prevent and reduce symptoms of cancer too. Karela or bittergourd

Amla pickle/amla achar – How to prepare instant amla pickle/gooseberry pickle – pickle recipes

Amla pickle – this is an instant amla pickle recipe made from gooseberries also called as amla in hindi.  Here I have used til oil, but you can use sesame oil which also adds flavour to the pickle.  As this is an instant version of pickle, you do not need sunlight to prepare this pickle