Bhindi Do Pyaza is authentically a punjabi side dish which goes on well with chapathi, roti, naan and so on. Here, in this recipe, as the name itself suggests we use bhindi twice the quantity of onions. I have already published some of the okra recipes like bhindi sambar, sauteed bhindi and so on. Ladies finger is one of the best vegetables for the diabetic people since it is rich in fiber and iron. When this vegetable is chopped, it tends to be very sticky and so it is very necessary to boil it along with tamarind paste or amchur powder .
.

Read More »

French beans pallya is authentically a South Indian recipe which could be prepared in a jiffy. This beans pallya recipe is common in every household but recognised by different names. In some parts it is known as beans poriyal, but anyway, the taste does not differ much. We prepare this string beans pallya in two ways out of which, I will share one variety of it today. It is such a versatile side dish that you could eat this with hot rice, tomato saar chapathi, or even with simple and humble curd rice. Here we mix chopped beans with ground coconut, byadige chillies and season it with traditional coconut oil which is very popular in Udupi and other south kanara areas.

Read More »

Aloo Palak Sabzi is a dry subzi which goes on well with chapathi, puri and other Indian breads. This aloo palak recipe is packed with vitamins and iron contents and so it has a high nutrition value. It is a very easy side dish which takes very little time to prepare. Today I am posting the dry version of palak aloo which can also be prepared in the form of gravy and I will post that recipe in future. Here, in this Aloo Palak Sabzi recipe, palak leaves are mixed with boiled aloo along with a few spices. Here goes the dry version of aloo palak.

Read More »

I have already posted one type of brinjal ( palya) in one of my previous blog posts and here is an another addition to the sauteed eggplant recipe. This exotic recipe is prepared by mixing ginger garlic paste and some spices and boiled along with eggplant. This palya goes on well with chapathi or roti.

Read More »

This side dish prepared out of capsicum is excellent in taste and can be quickly prepared.I learnt this recipe from one of my relatives. Here in this recipe, capcicum is mixed with jeera and green chillies.This sauteed capcicum goes on well with puri, chapathi and also is very ideal dish to prepare while you are travelling.

Read More »

Jerkins fry is a spicy sauteed vegetable which goes on well with both rice and chapathi. It turns out to be very crispy due to constant frying in a low flame. Here jerkins ( or tondekayi in kannada ) are mixed with red chilli powder and a little bit of salt. Though this side dish is very easy to prepare, it takes a long time for frying the same. Using jerkins, you can prepare the sauteed vegetable in different types and I will be showing them one by one in my upcoming blog posts.

Read More »

Potato bhaji or aloo bhaji is a traditional recipe which goes on well with several dishes like puri, chapati, masala dosa, stuffed idli and the list goes on. Potato is a very versatile vegetable and it is used in many dishes especially when there is a need for binding. Due to this quality it is found in many fried snacks.

Read More »

Cabbage is a vegetable usually grown in cold countries. It is used in salads, side dishes and sometimes, also as a main dish. It is believed that steamed cabbages are most beneficial for our body. It is available both in green and purple color. Whether eaten raw or cooked, both are useful to our body. It is rich in vitamin A and C. If eaten regularly, it helps the body to fight against cancer and heart diseases. Constant consumption of cabbage helps our body to reduce weight.

Read More »

Long beans, a long and slender vegetable is grown everywhere in the fields.It contains lots of fiber and so it is the best for the people who have bowel problems. They are very low in calories and is filled with vitamins and protiens. You can prepare various dishes out of this . In this blog I will show you how to prepare sabzi or palya out of it.

Read More »

Ladies finger is one of the vegetables which you can find through out the year and also in all the parts of the world..It is also called as okra in Hindi. It has a high fiber content so people with constipation can use it generously  It acts as a laxative. It reduces the blood sugar content also. Ladies undergoing menopause can use this more as it controls the menstrual flow. This vegetable when sliced tends to be sticky but of course this is very very helpful to our body..As far as possible see to it that this vegetable is roasted or boiled in slow flame or else it tcnds to loose its nutritional values very soon. Now let's prepare the dish ladies finger pallya or sauteed ladies finger.

Read More »

Brinjal ( badanekayi ) is commonly known as eggplant in all the parts of India. It is available in different shapes like round or elongated, and its color also varies. You get it in green, purple and a different form of brinjal called matti gulla,which is available only in south kanara (around mangalore ). It has a slightly different taste. Brinjals can be cooked in various forms like grilling, baking, stir-fry, and so on. Since this vegetable contains lots of fiber and is low in carbohydrate, it is very helpful in controlling the blood sugar level. And also it has a very low glycemic index level.  It contains lots of vitamins, minerals and potassium. This recipe ( mangalore style )which I have mentioned below can be done from either round  shaped or elongated shaped brinjals.

Read More »

Ridge gourd also known as turai or heerekai ,is green in color and pulp is white.It is low in fat and cholesterol. It has excellent cooling properties and dietary fiber in it. If wrapped properly in a plastic cover it can stay crisp for a week. It lowers the blood sugar level and helps in reducing weight loss and even helps in curing piles. It is often said by experts that it is always better to have a glass of ridge gourd juice in the mornings ( of course, the kids do not like the taste :)  ) so that your immune system gets strengthened against most of the infections. It acts as laxative and helps in constipation. It is good for eye sight

Some ridge gourds are bitter in taste and some are sweet. So, it is always better to check it once before you use it as an ingredient in your recipe.. It goes well with both chapathi,puri and also with rice.

Read More »