Accompaniments
Rasam
Rasam is popular accompaniment with rice in South India. Our food seems to be incomplete without rice and rasam. Called by various names as Saaru or Bele Saaru, it is prepared by different methods from region to region.
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Accompaniments
Rasam is popular accompaniment with rice in South India. Our food seems to be incomplete without rice and rasam. Called by various names as Saaru or Bele Saaru, it is prepared by different methods from region to region.
Accompaniments
For the rice lovers, gojju and chutney of various kinds make good accompaniments. This is popular in southern region and is made using ladies finger,cucumber ,pineapple and even mango. Here ,is the one made of cucumber.
Accompaniments
Dal Fry is a popular accompaniment in our daily menu. The recipe shared makes a good accompaniment with steamed rice as well as chapathi.. It is a no onion garlic dal fry recipe. A new year and its a new post. Thank you one and all for the support in 2014. I want to share […]
Rice Dishes
Sweet rice is a traditional festive dish from India. Aromatic and delicious, it makes a good treat for many festivals. Celebrations and sweets go hand in hand. As this year comes to an end ,here is a sweet dish for you all. May the year ahead be filled with immense joy and prosperity. Wishing all […]
Dry Snacks
In South India, poha or beaten rice is extensively used in preparing snacks. Commonly called as Avalakki in Karnataka, Poha chiwda is a tasty ready to eat snack for evenings or along with a cup of tea. It is used during fasting and makes a good snack for a back pack. Only a South Indian, […]
Chutneys
Ridge gourd chutney is a popular side dish in Karnataka. It pairs well with both steamed rice and chapathi. Ridge gourd is often used to make vegetable after scraping the skin. It is called as herekayi in kannada and torai in hindi for your information. The peel is often discarded. It can be used to […]
Cakes and Pastries
I love this month, pleasant climate, many celebrations and holidays. It's that time of the year where we bake goodies and make new resolutions. We look forward to new beginnings again. As usual, my favourite recipe for you with seasons greetings to all of you. May the year ahead be filled with immense joy and […]
Accompaniments
(Disclosure : As an Amazon Associate, I will get a small commission for qualifying purchases without no addition cost to you.) urad dal wada | uddina wade | wada recipe | uddina vade| south indian recipes | Urad dal wada are tasty and loved by all. It is usually served along with idli in restaurants. […]
Accompaniments
Ajwain Tambli is tasty and healthy accompaniment from coastal cuisine. It tatses good with hot steamed rice. In the coastal region as rice is the staple food, many varieties of accompaniments are served with it. A wide range of tasty chutneys, tangy gojjus, healthy tamblis of various kinds and not to mention their sambar and […]
Sabzis and Gravies
It's so good to be back to writing again. Been really missing all this.Crisp bhendi make ideal accompaniment with rice. They are liked by all and can be preserved for a few days. But take care, do fry them well lest they may not turn soggy. INGREDIENTS : bhendi or okra 1kg salt to taste […]
Festival Recipes
Moong dal salad is a healthy salad to serve in any meal. It is usually made during festivals and ceremonies in South India. It is commonly known as hesaru bele kosambri. Salads form an important part of our diet. Here I have used moong dal to make it. This version is called as moong dal […]
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Palak Kofta Curry is a delectable side dish from North Indian cuisine. Dumplings of potato are dipped in a delicious spinach gravy, it makes a good side dish with roti and naan. Spinach is one of the healthiest foods mentioned by the world health foods. It is rich in anti -oxidants and store house of […]
Sabzis and Gravies
Stuffed vegetables make great accompaniments. Although ,they involve a lot more efforts ,it is worth it. Stuffed bhendi is tasty and can be prepared for lunch. Bhendi or ladies finger ,popular as okra to many is extensively used in our daily cooking. It is a wonderful vegetable filled with pyridoxine,minerals as vitamin A,B ,C and […]
Karnataka Recipes
Black eyed bean makes a good accompaniment with chapati or jowar roti. Dried ones need soaking while the fresh ones can be cooked instantly. Daily cooking needs some planning and I find beans to be useful in some way, either as a quick or soaked stir fry. I tend to make them quite often as […]
Rice Dishes
Vegetable Biryani is a flavoursome, layered rice cooked with vegetables and spices and saffron infused. It makes a tasty dinner menu with a yoghurt based salad. Biryani is a popular food loved and cherished Indian food. It is a mixed rice dish made with meat, rice and some spices cooked in dum usually. The vegetarian […]
Sabzis and Gravies
A day without veggies in the kitchen and these potatoes are such a handy stuff, I really love them for their versitality. It can be used in all kind of cooking. Here is another veggie for you. The ingredients that you need are : potatoes 3 onions 2 tomatoes 3 chilli powder 1tsp garam masala […]
Accompaniments
Dal is essential in Indian cooking and forms the main course of our meal. This is an accompaniment of the traditional kind, to those who love the southern style of cooking. This dish is always liked by the older members of the family as it is passed through generations. The ingredients that you need are: […]
Sabzis and Gravies
Green gram stir fry is a popular side dish from Karnataka. It is commonly known as Hesaru kalu palya. It makes a good accompaniment with chapathi or jowar roti. Ask any South Indian, they will be happy to mention about green moong. It is one of the essentials in the kitchen. It is widely used […]
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cabbage pakoda | no onion garlic recipe| cabbage pakoda recipe | vegan | festive treat | south indian food Cabbage pakoda are crispy and tasty. They are ideal with a hot cup of tea. It is vegan, no onion garlic dish. It is ideal to serve with a festive platter. A typical South Indian platter […]
Indo-Chinese
Fried rice is a signature dish of the Chinese. It is mainly a non vegetarian dish, but today this version is also popular. The mild pungent taste blended well with the vegetables making it a favourite amongst many of us. It is a delicious dish which can be served by itself, filled with robust flavour. […]
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Onion chutney makes a tasty accompaniment with many dishes as dosa and chapathi. Our food looks awfully dull with the usual or the not so desirable accompaniments. Tasty side dishes makes the meal interesting and palatable. Here is another kind of chutney with onion that you can prepare with dosa or chapati. Onion Chutney Recipe […]
Sabzis and Gravies
Okra with tomatoes/bhindi tamatar ki sabzi makes a good accompaniment with roti or chapati. It is tasty and easy to prepare. Okra is called by different names. It is commonly known as bhendi or bhindi. Many are familiar to it as lady's finger. Okra is a popular vegetable which is used in various ways. It […]
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Our cooking is influenced from northern states. We adhere their style in daily dishes and thus it seems to have become a part of us. This dish can be served both with rice and chapati . INGREDIENTS : tur dal 1 cup tomatoes 3 red chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp ghee 1tbsp salt cumin 1tsp […]
Rice Dishes
Tri-colour pulav is a flavoursome rice dish apt for the celebration of national days as Independence Day and Republic day.