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Click on individual links for recipes Steamed rice, cucumber slicesRadish Sambar – Toor dal (pigeon pea lentil) cooked with freshly roasted spices and radishChayote Palya – Chayote squash cooked with minimal spices and loads of coconut and lemonPlantain Stirfry – A simple dish made with just a handful of ingredients […]

Thali#48

20 Feb, 2020 in Thali Ideas tagged healthy / karnataka food / south indian / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on individual links for recipes Steamed rice, cucumber slicesBeans Palya – french beans cooked with minimal spices and loaded coconutMajjigehuli – yogurt-based bottle gourd curry (similar to the north Indian kadhi)Green Mung Usli – Healthy and simple dish made with green mung dal and finished with loads of coconut […]

Thali#47

20 Feb, 2020 in Thali Ideas tagged healthy / karnataka food / south indian / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on individual links for recipe Steamed riceSambar – Toor dal (pigeon pea lentil) cooked with freshly roasted spices and veggies of your choice Cabbage Palya – finely shredded cabbage cooked with minimal spices and loaded coconut (made similar to beans palya)Beetroot Raita – yogurt-based accompaniment or condiment made with […]

Thali#46

1 May, 2019 in Thali Ideas tagged healthy / karnataka food / south indian / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on individual links for recipe Hesaru bele payasa (moong dal kheer) – Made with moong dal or split green gram and flavoured with coconut milk, this simple vegan dessert is refined sugar-free.Lemon rice – a simple flavourful dish where cooked rice is tossed with a simple tempering and a […]

Thali#45

1 May, 2019 in Thali Ideas tagged festival food / karnataka food / south indian / thali / traditional food / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on individual links for recipe Multi-Layer Paratha –Triangle paratha or multilayer paratha is an easy flatbread and is made with just a few simple ingredientsAchari Paneer – Cottage cheese curry flavoured with pickling spicesDal fry – pigeon pea lentil or toor dal slow cooked with onion, tomatoes and aromatic […]

Thali#44

22 Feb, 2019 in Thali Ideas tagged flatbrea / thali / traditional cooking / vegetarian by Shilpa

Khaman dhokla is Gujarati dish very similar to the south-indian idli. This famous dish needs no introduction. It is widely available in sweet and snack shops all over India. But the store ones are made with besan (chickpea flour) and are made instantly, unlike the traditional ones that are made […]

Khaman Dhokla

12 Feb, 2019 in Breakfast & Brunch / Snacks, Street food & more tagged fermented food / gluten free / healthy / traditional cooking / vegan / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on individual links for recipe Steamed rice and pickleGreen Mung Usli – Healthy and simple dish made with green mung dal and finished with loads of coconutSambar – Toor dal (pigeon pea lentil) cooked with freshly roasted spices and veggies of your choiceZucchini stir fry – Juicy tender zucchini […]

Thali#42

14 Jan, 2019 in Thali Ideas tagged healthy / karnataka food / south indian / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on individual links for recipe Jeera Rice – basmati rice cooked with ghee, cumin seeds Dal fry – pigeon pea lentil or toor dal slow cooked with onion, tomatoes and aromatic spices Palak Chola – cooked similar to Palak paneer but replaced paneer with boiled chickpeas Kachumber salad – chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onion in […]

Thali#41

5 Dec, 2018 in Thali Ideas tagged curry / dal / dessert / gluten free / indian dessert / north indian / punjabi food / sweet tooth / thali / vegetarian by Shilpa

Spinach is a superfood that is loaded with nutrients. This iron-rich green leafy vegetable is a great source of vitamins and minerals. Spinach is used in cooking curries, dals, fritters and a huge variety of Indian food. It takes about four to six weeks from seeding to harvest making them […]

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2 Dec, 2018 in Cooking Basics tagged healthy / quick recipe / vegetarian by Shilpa

Click on individual links for recipe Steamed rice Capsicum masala – diced capsicum cooked in a coconut-peanut gravy Majjigehuli – yogurt based bottle gourd curry (similar to the north Indian kadhi) Kachumber salad – chopped cucumber, tomatoes, onion in lemon juice, salt, chilli powder dressing Homemade yogurt Rasgulla – Soft and spongy cottage cheese […]

Thali#40

27 Nov, 2018 in Thali Ideas tagged curry / gluten free / healthy / karnataka food / south indian / sweet tooth / traditional cooking / vegetarian by Shilpa