Sindhi Maakhani Dal | Mung Dal Sindhi Style is a comfort dal, that is first boiled and then jazzed up with spices and tempered with either ghee or oil. Maakhani Dal is many times confused with Makhani Dal. Let me clear this confusion . Maakhani is pronounced as Maa – khani and it is the…
Zunka | Spicy Gram Flour
Zunka | Spicy Gram Flour is a traditional Maharashtrian side dish made with Besan. It is a moist but dry version of Pitla. Zunka is a gluten-free dish and is made with besan or chickpea flour. It is protein-rich and a dish that is popular in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. We can call Zunka as…
Uchche Bhaja | Bitter Gourd Fries
Uchche Bhaja is bitter gourd fries from a Bengali Kitchen. These are a delicacy of Bengali’s, even though it is bitter. Uchche is bitter gourds in Bengali and Bhaja is fries. The Uchche Bhaja are crisp Bitter Gourd fries . It is a simple, fuss-free recipe that needs just 20 minutes from start to finish.…
Peerkangai Kootu | Ridge Gourd Lentil Curry
Peerkangai Kootu is a delicious South Indian curry made with a combination of ridge gourd and lentils. It makes up a wonderful side dish with chapati or rice. Peerkangai is the same as ridge gourd, or Turai or Tori or Turiya. The vegetable has a hard exterior but a very soft interior. It is low…
Karela Sindhi Style | Dhage waara Karela
Karela Sindhi Style is stuffed bitter gourds which are typically made in Sindhi homes. They are a true delicacy. The alphabet K brings us to Karela or bitter gourds. A lot of people shy away from these due to their bitterness but they are my favourite, especially the stuffed ones and the Sindhi style. Every…
Gatta Capsicum
Gatta Capsicum is a Rajasthani side dish made with Gattas, the famous chickpea rolls and capsicum. This makes an excellent side dish. We are doing the A to Z series where I am posting all Thali Recipes. We have already done alphabets A, B, C for March, D, E, F for April. This month we…
Dal Bhindi
Dal Bhindi is a side dish made with Okra and dal. The dish is very unique with a protein punch. It pairs well with chapati or paratha. Dal Bhindi is my pick for the alphabet D for the A to Z series where I am posting all Thali Recipes from my drafts. I learnt…
Chakundar ka Bharta
Chakundar ka Bharta is a unique and delicious side dish with beetroot, onions and tomatoes all mashed and seasoned with herbs and spices. C for Chakundar ka Bharta is my Day 3 post in the A to Z Series where I am posting all recipes from my Thali’s. Chakundar is Beetroot, and they are packed…
Bhune Aaloo
Bhune Aaloo is roasted potatoes cooked in the Baniya style from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Potatoes or Aaloo are one safe pick when making any meal, so when planning my Thali or a guest meal I always pick one potato dish. The Bhune Aaloo are from the Uttar Pradesh Thali that I made…
Potato Masala
Potato Masala is a very flavourful side dish, made with potatoes. Fennel seeds and garlic make this Chettinad dish very special. When you read the recipe for this Potato Masala, I am sure you will wonder what is so great about the dish. Seriously it’s hard for me to explain it, all I can say…