Mirchi ka salan recipe for biryani – Mirchi ka salan is one of the popular Classic hyderabadi dishes that is served as a side dish with biryani. Mirchi refers to chili. Salan refers to a thin gravy, mostly made (not essentially) with ingredients like peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut to form the base. Mirchi ka salan Read More
Bagara baingan recipe – learn to make hyderabadi bagara baingan with step by step photos. Bagara baingan is a popular side dish for Biryani from the Hyderabadi cuisine. Indian cuisine is diverse and each region has a lot of variations in the cooking methods & ingredients used. This bagara baingan is made by deep frying Read More
Aloo baingan masala recipe – Simple potato brinjal recipe that goes well with plain paratha, roti or plain rice. Aloo baingan is a delicious dish made by simmering young brinjals and potatoes in a spicy onion tomato masala. In Indian cuisine we make lot of curries with potatoes as they enhance the taste of the Read More
Shorba recipe or sherva recipe. One of the best veg side gravy for biryani or biryani shorba that is served in restaurants. This can be served with a fish biryani, restaurant style hyderabadi biryani, chicken dum biryani, Vegetable biryani, simple egg biryani or even with a simple veg pulao. There is a non-vegetarian version of Read More
Bitter gourd curry recipe – Karela, pavakkai, kakarakaya are the other Indian names to bitter gourd or bitter melon. Bitter gourd is used to make stir fry, chips, curry, pulusu/ stew, pickles and even to make pakora. I am sharing a simple bitter gourd curry recipe that can be served with plain white rice, brown Read More
Broccoli corn recipe – Sweet corn broccoli stir fry. Healthy, quick and easy broccoli stir fry made with corn and carrots. This broccoli recipe just takes about 20 minutes to make 3 servings. This broccoli stir fry can be made with any veggies of your choice like corn, carrots, potato, sweet potato, bell pepper or Read More
Brinjal curry recipe or vankaya kura – Brinjal also known as aubergine or eggplant is one of the favorite among many. It is a low calorie veggie that has some unique nutrients like iron and minerals. Brinjal is most commonly used in Indian cuisine to make curry, gravy, stir fry and chutney or bharta. This Read More
Cauliflower curry recipe – A simple yet delicious & flavorful Indian cauliflower curry made with onions, tomatoes, spices & herbs. It goes so good with plain rice, roti, chapati, naan or plain paratha. This easy to make curry is a favorite at my home & is made very often for a quick dinner. The entire Read More
Ridge gourd is one of the most commonly used vegetable in Indian cuisine. Turai, gilki, beerakaya, peerakangai are some of the regional names to this veggie. Ridge gourd is used to make curry, added to dals & even made to a spicy chutney. I am sharing a simple ridge gourd curry recipe which turns out Read More
Raw banana fry recipe made in Andhra style – One of the easiest and delicious raw banana recipes. Raw banana or plantain is used as a vegetable in south India for making banana bajji, chips, curry, stew, kofta and stir fry or roast. They are a good source of protein and vitamins and are low Read More
Sweet potato stir fry made in Indian style with spices and curry leaves. This mildly sweet, spicy and aromatic side dish goes well as a side in any meal. I make sweet potato curry and pulusu very often at home. Sometimes add them to sambar as well. This sweet potato stir fry is another favorite Read More
Beetroot curry recipe – Beetroot is one of those super foods that can do wonders to our body by boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure, improving digestion and providing us lot of essential minerals and Vitamins. Beetroot can be used to make a variety of dishes like salads, curry, stir fry, kurma, kootu, juice, chutney and Read More
Aloo mushroom curry recipe – Potato and mushrooms make a wonderful combo in a curry. This delicious, simple to make curry goes well with rice, roti or paratha. I usually make this curry when I have little mushrooms left in the fridge. The potatoes in this gravy absorb the flavor of mushrooms and taste very Read More
Raw banana curry recipe – Raw banana is high in protein, many other nutrients, has low Glycemic Index and has high resistant starch making it suitable even to the diabetic folks. It is one of the veggies that i cook often since my kids love them a lot. This raw banana curry is simple to Read More
Cabbage curry recipe – A simple cabbage masala curry made with cabbage, peas & spices. Cabbage is used to make a variety of Indian recipes like paratha, curry, stir fry, raita, kootu, chutney, vada, soup, salad and kofta. This cabbage curry recipe is very basic and is made with almost pantry staples. If you are Read More
Stuffed brinjal recipe from andhra cuisine known as gutti vankaya. These hot, slightly tangy and nutty tasting brinjals go great with plain rice and ghee. This is similar to the stuffed brinjal gravy but made in a slightly different way. Roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut and onions are ground and stuffed in the brinjals and Read More
Aloo methi recipe – easy recipe of fenugreek leaves and potatoes sauteed in garlic & spices. Fenugreek leaves are called methi in hindi and potatoes known as aloo. Hence the name aloo methi. They both pair up wonderfully well to make a stir fry, variety rice or Paratha. Potato is a versatile ingredient that is Read More
Beetroot thoran recipe with video – Simple and delicious kerala style beetroot stir fry recipe. Thoran is a coconut based simple stir fry dish from kerala cuisine that can be made with most vegetables like beetroot, carrot, beans, cabbage, raw banana and unripe jack fruit. It is served with plain steamed rice and is a Read More
