Side Dish

Idli Podi

idli podi a very popular preservable side dish to accompany south Indian breakfast, idli. … This flavorful spice powder is made of channa dal, urad dal and sesame seeds is an excellent side dish for Idli and Dosa, when mixed with raw-oil typically sesame/gingely oil.

Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle

Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle recipes are typical north-Indian side dish recipes that goes well with Roti, chapatti or Paratha. The recipe here is prepared out of semi-ripe sour mangos (hence no added tamarind and less added sweet), seasoned with sweet and spices. This preserve flavoured with chillies, mustard seeds, chilli […]

Chicken Curry in Cashew Paste

You will see multiple cashew-chicken gravy recipes in Indian and international cousins…… Here is a custom recipe in the richness of gravy prepared with cashew paste masala. The medium consistent gravy makes this a perfect combination to go with Indian breads and also for boiled rice.

Chammanthi Podi

A spice rich delight from Malayali cuisine, Chammanthi Podi  (Roasted Coconut Chutney Powder –ചമ്മന്തി പൊടി)  doesn’t need an introduction to those familiar with Kerala cuisine. The greatness of this dish comes from the fact that it can be preserved for long, even for several months, making it a favorite for […]

Matha Ila Thoran

Matha Ila Thoran (മത്ത ഇല തോരൻ-Pumpkin leaf stir fry) is traditional vegetable side dish from Malayalee’s Kitchen. I used to have this in my child hood days when Mom put this together as a quick side dish from our own vegetable garden. These leaves are a good source of different types […]

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Masala is a very popular north Indian dish essentially made from paneer,  served in rich spiced gravy. It is a typical vegetarian alternative to chicken masala. Paneer Butter Masala goes best with naan and tandoori rotis but can also be served with rice dishes. The preparation is little bit time consuming but […]