Mashed Cauliflower

Mashed Cauliflower / Masala Gobi  is easy and simple sabzi / Palya. Blended with masalas and spices it tastes yummy.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cauliflower /Gobi (cleaned and chopped)

  

  Mashed Cauliflower

• 1 cup Potato (boiled and mashed)
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1-2 tsp Kitchen king Masala
• Fresh coriander
• Salt for taste

Seasoning-

• Oil-1-2 tsp
• Jeera-1/2 tsp
• Hing-Pinch
• Turmeric-Pinch

Method: Boil the cauliflower for 10-15 mins till soft. Next in a pan, add oil, jeera ,turmeric, once done add Caulifower florets and fry. Next add in the mashed potatoes and mix it. Add the masala and sautee for a couple of mins. Add the salt in as per taste. Cover and cook till done. Saute in between. Once done garnish it with coriander and serve hot with Chapatis or Jeera Rice.



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Capsicum Coconut Stir Fry

Capsicum Coconut Stir Fry is a spicy side dish for Indian breads .A blend of masala with coconut added to capsicum . Capsicum or Bell Pepper / Simla Mirch is a vegetable where we can keep experimenting various combinations. 

Capsicum Coconut Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Capsicums (Bell Pepper)-2 big chopped
• Oil 3 Tbsp
• salt to taste

Seasoning

• Mustard seeds 1 Tsp
• Cumin seeds /Jeera 1 Tsp
• Hing-Pinch
• Urad Dal 1/2 tsp
• Chana Dal 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric-pinch
• Curry leaves-few

Grinding

• Bath Masala-2 tsp
• Coconut-1/4 cup

Method-Heat oil for in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add items mentioned in seasoning Once done add capsicums and saute for 1 - 2 min.Meanwhile grind Bhath masala with coconut without water coarsely .Next add this mix  to capsicum and stir-fry over low heat for 5 - 7 minutes till capsicums are tender.Add salt mix well.Serve hot with chapati or rice.

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KadleKaalu Masala Gravy

KadleKaalu Masala Gravy is a easy gravy for your chapati or rice.A blend of coconut with masala the gravy is tasty and spicy . Chana is Brown Chickpea , a legume variety , healthy and rich in proteins,gluten free and vegan delight.

Ingredients

                        KadleKaalu Masala Gravy

• 1 cup boiled Kala Chana(kadle)
• Salt-taste
• Water
• Sambhar pwd-2 tbsp
• Coconut-1/4 cup grated
• Onion-1/2 cup chopped
• Tomato-1/4 cup chopped 

Seasoning:

• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds 
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1/2 tsp channa dal
• 1/2 tsp urad dal
• hing -pinch
• curry leaves-few

• Method :  Cook the chana well. Grind grated coconut ,onion with sambar pwd . Next in a vessel , add the cooked channa  add the ground paste and mix. Add salt, chopped tomato  and mix well. Cook on low heat for 5-10 mins. Heat oil in a pan,add the seasoning items , once done add to the sabzi. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  Serve hot with white rice or chapati.

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Corn Masaledar

Corn Masaledar is very simple and easy to prepare. Delicious, tangy and spicy to taste. Enjoy as side dish with chapati. Kids will love this.

Corn Masaledar

Ingredients

• Sweet corn steamed-1 cup
• Tomatoes  2 finely chopped
• Onion        1 finely sliced
• Capsicum-1 finely chopped
• Sugar     1/4 tsp (opt)
• Bhath Pwd-2-3 tbsp
• Dhania Jeera pwd-1 tsp
• Salt-for taste

Seasoning

• Oil                1-  2 tsp
• Green Chillies  1-2 chopped
• Mustard                1/4  tsp 
• Jeera        1/4 tsp
• Turmeric-pinch
• Hing-pinch

Method: In a kadai,heat oil, prepare the seasoning, add mustard, hing, jeera, once they splutter green chillies, saute for 1-2 mins. Next add onion and fry well, add capsicum and fry next add tomatoes and stir till the tomatoes become soft. Add steamed corn, salt, masala pwd, sugar and mix well. Serve hot with chapatis.








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Stuffed Bhindi

Stuffed Bhindi or Bharwan Bhindi is delicious side dish for Indian breads. The spices stuffed in the Lady's finger or Okra and fried is yummy, tangy and tasty. Enjoy!!  

Ingredients:

                   Stuffed Bhindi 

• Lady'sfinger /Bhindi-25-30
• 2-3 tbsp oil

Stuffing masala

• 1 tsp amchur pwd
• 1 tbsp dhania-jeera pwd
• 1 tsp Chili pwd
• 1-2  tbsp Veg Bhath pwd
• Turmeric-pinch
• salt 
• Tamarind paste-1-tsp

Method-  Mix all the masala mentioned under stuffing ingredients and keep it aside. Next carefully trim the sides and slit the bhindi vertically. 

Fill in the masala in the bhindi.

Heat oil in a kadai.Place the stuffed bhindi and fry on low heat till done.

Serve Stuffed Bhindi hot with Indian Breads.




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Tendli Ki Sabzi / Tondekai Palya

Tendli Ki Sabzi is a delicious combination for Indian breads.Tendli /Tindora or Ivy Gourd  or Tondekayi in kannada with Aloo tastes yummy.

Tendli Ki Sabzi 

Ingredients

1 potato (finely sliced)
1 cup sliced Tendli
1/2 tsp cumin seed 
1/2 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp urad dal
Hing pinch
1/2 tsp red chili powder 
1 tsp turmeric powder 
1/2 tsp dhania jeera powder 
1 tsp Bhath powder
few coriander leaves (finely chopped) 
1-2 tbsp Oil
Salt 

• Method-Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard,chana dal,urad dal ,hing, and fry till done next add tendli and sauté for some time.Next add potatoes ,and fry well till done .Next add the masala pwds ,salt and mix well.Garnish  with coriander leaves and serve this hot Tendli Sabzi with naan or roti.

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Paneer Peas Masala

Paneer Peas Masala is delicious gravy that can be enjoyed with Indian breads. Interesting Sabzi variety of paneer and peas blended in various spices.

Ingredients:

Paneer Peas Masala

• Green Peas steamed-1/2 cup
• Frozen Paneer or Cottage Cheese –
• 1/2 cup (finely chopped)
• Oil – 1tbsp
• Turmeric Powder – pinch
• Dhaniya Jeera pwd- 1/2 tsp
• Red Chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala pwd – 1/2 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp
• Jeera or Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Onion  - 1 cup chopped
• Tomato –1 cup chopped
• Salt-for taste
• Milk Cream – 1-2 tsp
• Cashews-few

Method- Roast cashew, onion(little) and chilies. Grind it into smooth paste. Grind the tomatoes into puree. Heat oil fry paneer.Remove and keep it aside. Next,add oil, add cumin seeds, add onions and fry well. Add the ginger garlic paste, masala pwd, cashew paste and fry well. Add tomato and let it cook for 2-3 mins, add the  peas and fried paneer . Add salt and cook till the gravy is done and blended well. Lastly add cream. Simmer on low heat Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with Indian breads.




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Masala Chapati

Masala Chapati is simple and easy lunch box recipe for kids or adults. A mix of herbs and greens to your daily diet.  Enjoy with pickle or Sabzi of your choice.

Masala Chapati

Ingredients

1.5 cups of wheat flour 

Fresh corainder leaves -1 cup

(finely chopped)

Dry Pudina leaves-1-2 tsp

Garam masala pwd-1 tsp

Dhani Jeera pwd-1 tsp

Curds-1-2 tsp

Turmeric-1/2 tsp

Jeera-1/2 tsp

Ajwain-1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

1 tsp. of ghee

Oil as needed

Method

In a bowl combine all the ingredients with the flour, add yogurt  and knead into smooth dough, add water as req. 

Add oil and knead it again and keep it covered for sometime. Make chapatis. 

Heat a skillet (tava) , gently put in the chapati add oil, turn on both sides till done. 

Serve very hot with pickle or curds.

You can add any filling inside and make it more tastier.

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Baby Corn Palak Sabzi

Baby Corn Spinach Sabzi is a awesome combination of healthy Spinach (Palak) and Baby Corn, deliciously flavoured with various spices. Enjoy with your favorite Indian Breads. Spinach or Palak provides healthy nutrients and is rich in iron, vitamins and minerals. It is very important for overall health including skin, hair etc. It is one of the immunity booster foods.

Baby Corn Palak Sabzi

Ingredients:

1 Simla Mirch (capsicum)

cut into big squares

1 cup Baby corn (steamed and chopped)
1 cup spinach (boiled)

1 onion, chopped

1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tomato

1-2 green chillies chopped

1/2 tsp jeera

1/2 tsp red chilli pwd

1/4 tsp turmeric pwd

1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd

1/2 garam masala

1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)

salt to taste

1 tbsp oil

Roasted cashews-few

Method- In a kadai, add little oil ,fry capsicum, baby corn and keep it aside. 
Grind spinach with green chilies into fine paste. 
Next in a pan, heat oil, add jeera, chopped onions, next, add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. 
Add the tomatoes, masala pwds, ground paste  and fry well. 
Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. 
Next add the fried capsicum, baby corn, salt, kasuri methi and mix. 
Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well. 
Serve hot with rice or hot chapatis.






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Baby Corn Masala

Baby Corn Simla Mirch Gravy /Baby Corn Masala is an awesome combination of Capsicum (bell Pepper) and Baby Corn deliciously flavoured with various spices. Enjoy with your favorite Indian Breads.

Ingredients:

Baby Corn Masala

• 1 Simla Mirch (capsicum)
• cut into big squares
• 1 cup Baby corn (steamed and chopped)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tomato
• 1-2 green chillies chopped
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
• 1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
• 1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
• 1/2 garam masala
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• Roasted cashews-few

Method-In a kadai,add little oil ,fry capsicum ,baby corn and keep it aside. Grind little onion, tomatoes green chillies and cashew nuts with little water. Next in a pan,heat oil ,add jeera,chopped onions,next,add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. Add the masala pwds,ground paste and fry well. Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. Next add the fried capsicum, baby corn, salt, kasuri methi and mix.
Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well.
Serve hot with rice or rotis.






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Kala Chana Masala /Sookha Chana

Kala Chana Masala or Dry Black Chickpeas  is a healthy nutritious side dish for chapati or Jeera rice. Or Enjoy just like that.

Chana is Brown Chickpea , a legume variety,  healthy and rich in proteins.

Ingredients

 Kala Chana Masala 

• Kala Chana– 1 cup
• (cooked soft )
• Tomatoes-1/2 cup (chopped)
• Onion-1 /2 cup (chopped)
• Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala-1/2 tsp
• Red chili Pwd-1/2  tsp
• Green chutney-1 tsp
• Oil-1-2 tsp
• Salt-for taste
• Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves-few
• Lemon juice-1/2 tsp

Method-

In a pan, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds add onions and sauté well.

Next add chilies and fry for 1-2 mins.

Next add chopped tomatoes,and fry till mushy. Next add the masala pwds and fry. 

Add the cooked kala chana and mix.

Add salt and mix well.

Add lemon juice,garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

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Green Grapes Gojju

Green Grapes Gojju (gojju -Tangy gravy) is a yummy, tangy and tasty side dish / gravy for hot chapatis or rice.In case your grapes are sour you can try this recipe.

                Green Grapes Gojju

Ingredients

1. 1 cup green grapes
2. 1/2 tsp mustard
3. 1/2 tsp jeera
4. 1/2 tsp chana dal
5. 1/2 tsp urad dal
6. Hing-pinch
7. Turmeric-pinch
8. Curry leaves-few
9. 1-2 tbsp Rasam pwd (or Gojju pwd)
10. 1-2 tsp jaggery
11. 1-2 tsp Dry coconut
12. Salt to taste

Method- In a kadai, heat oil in a pan and add mustard,chana dal, urad dal, hing, turmeric pwd, curry leaves once done add grapes and let it cook for 2-3 mins. Next add Rasam (Saaru) powder or Gojju pwd ,jaggery, salt, water and mix well. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes till the gravy thickens. Add dry coconut and mix. 
Serve Green Grapes Gojju hot with chapati/ rotis or parathas.

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Moong Curry

Moong Curry (Moong aka Hesaru kaalu)  is a healthy nutritious side dish for chapati or rice. Green Gram or Hara Moong is a bean variety used in Indian Homes.  This curry is tomato onion based.

Enjoy with Peas Pulao for a complete wholesome lunch !!

Moong Curry

Ingredients

• Moong – 1 cup
• (cooked )
• Tomatoes-1 cup (chopped)
• Onion-1 cup (chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp
• Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
• Sambar Pwd-2 tsp 
• Oil-1-2 tsp
• Salt-for taste
• Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves-few

Method-

In a pan, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds add onions and sauté well.

Next add ginger garlic paste, chillies and fry for 1-2 mins.

Next add chopped tomatoes, and fry till mushy.

Next add the masala pwds and fry. 

Add the cooked moong and mix.

Add  about 1/2 cup water and stir well.

Simmer on low heat for 10-15 mins till the gravy blends well.

Serve hot with peas pulao ,or chapati.

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Chavli Curry

Chavli Curry (Chavli-Black eyed Peas, Alasande Kaalu -Kannada)  is a healthy nutritious side dish for chapati or rice. 

Black eyed peas  is a legume variety used in Indian Homes. This curry is tomato onion based.

Chawli Curry

Ingredients

• Chawli/Black eyed peas – 1 cup
• (cooked )
• Tomatoes-1 cup (chopped)
• Onion-1 cup (chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp
• Dhania Jeera pwd-1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala-1 tsp
• Red chili Pwd-1 tsp
• Green chilies-1-2
• Oil-1-2 tsp
• Salt-for taste
• Cumin seeds -1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves-few

Method-

In a pan, heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds add onions and sauté well.

Next add ginger garlic paste, chillies and fry for 1-2 mins.

Next add chopped tomatoes, and fry till mushy.

Next add the masala pwds and fry. 

Add the cooked chawli and mix.

Add  about 1/2 cup water and stir well.

'Simmer on low heat for 10-15 mins till the gravy blends well.

Serve hot with rice or chapati.

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Rajma Masala

Rajma Masala (Rajma aka red kidney beans ) is a famous Indian spicy gravy enjoyed almost by everyone.Very tasty and delicious. Of course nutritious and healthy too.

Ingredients
1 cup Rajma (kidney beans)

Rajma Masala

(soaked and boiled)
1 cup chopped tomato
2-3 tsp oil
1/2 cup grated onions
Cumin /Jeera  - 1 tsp
1-2 green chillies
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Dhania Jeera Pwd
1/2 tsp red chili pwd
Fresh Cream-1/2 tsp (opt)
Kasuri Methi-1tsp
salt to taste

Method-Heat the oil in a kadai, add the onions and sauté  for 2 to 3 mins.Next add ginger garlic paste,chilies and fry well.

Add the chopped tomatoes, cook till it becomes soft.

Add the masala pwds and mix. Next add the cooked rajma.

Add salt, cook on low heat till the sabzi blends well.

Once it starts to boil, add fresh cream, keep stirring,cook on simmer for 5-10 min.

Serve Rajma masala hot with Indian Breads or Jeera Rice.

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Aloo SimlaMirch Gravy

Aloo SimlaMirch Gravy is a awesome combination of Capsicum (Bell Pepper) and potatoes deliciously flavoured with various spices. Enjoy with your favorite Indian Breads. You can make many varieties with these 2 vegetables. This is just one of them.

Aloo Simla Mirch Gravy

Ingredients:

• 2 Simla Mirch (capsicum)
• cut into big squares
• 2 potatoes (boiled)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 tomato
• 1-2 green chillies chopped
• 1/2 tsp jeera
• 1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
• 1/4 tsp turmeric pwd
• 1/2 tsp dhania jeera pwd
• 1/2 garam masala
• 1/2 tsp kasuri methi(Everest)
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• Coriander leaves-few
• Roasted cashews-few

Method- 

In a kadai, add little oil, fry capsicum and keep it aside. Grind little onion,  tomatoes green chillies and cashew nuts with little water. Next in a pan, heat oil, add jeera, chopped onions, next add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 2-3 mins. Add the masala pwds, ground paste  and fry well. Add little water and cook for 1-2 mins. Next add the fried capsicum, salt ,boiled potatoes, kasuri methi and mix. Simmer for 2-3 mins till the gravy blends well. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve Aloo SimlaMirch Gravy hot with rice or rotis.



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Stuffed Tomato

Stuffed Tomato

Stuffed tomato is very tasty and delicious side dish for Indian Breads.

Ingredients
4 large tomatoes
1 tsp jeera
1 cup sweet corn(steamed)
1 cup peas (steamed)
1 potato boiled&mashed
1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
1/2 tsp Dhania jeera pwd
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
Grated cheese
Roasted cashews
Oil
Gravy
1 onion chopped
1 capsicum chopped
1-2 green chilies
1 tsp Dhani jeera pwd
1/2 tsp red chilli pwd
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp tomato ketchup
Salt to taste
1-2 tsp oil

Method-Cut the top of the tomato,scoop out the insides carefully.Keep it aside.In a pan,heat oil ,next add jeera  and green chilies,next add ginger garlic paste.Add the chopped onions next and fry well.Next  add the masala pwds and fry well.Add the mashed potatoes,peas ,corn and mix well.Next add the salt Mix well.Let the stuffing cool down .Next add the grated cheese and cashews and mix.Take the tomatoes slowly stuff with the mixture prepared.In a pan,add oil ,carefully slide the stuffed tomatoes and fry it for 1-2 mins till it looks slightly cooked.Remove on a tissue.

Gravy-.In a kadai, heat oil, add jeera , next add chopped onions, capsicum fry well. Add the tomato pulp, add masala pwds and mix well. Cook for 1-2 mins. Add salt and mix .

Enjoy the stuffed tomatoes with the hot gravy with Indian Breads.

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Achari Aloo / Potatoes in Pickle Masala

Achari Aloo or Baby Potatoes cooked in achar (pickle) masala is spicy and has its unique taste, texture and flavor. Enjoy!!

 Achari Aloo / Potatoes in Pickle Masala 

Ingredients:

• 8-10 Baby potatoes(cut into half)
• 1 onion chopped
• 1/2  tsp Ginger garlic paste
• 1-2  green chilies 
• 1-2 tsp pickle masala pwd
• 1 tsp Red Chili pwd
•  Turmeric Pwd-pinch
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• Coriander leaves-few

Method: Fry the baby potatoes in oil and keep it aside.Next, add oil and onions, saute well, next add ginger garlic paste, chilies, fry well, add the masala pwds and fry, next add the potatoes and mix well till the masalas are coated on the potatoes. Cover and cook for 5-10 mins till done. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice. Serve hot with chapati or Dal Rice.

(You can add home made pickle powder too)

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