Rice with Lentils - Khichdi Jamai Ji by John Spottiswood

Khichdi is a mixture of dal and rice that is cooked together so that the flavors blend together. Various lentils can be used, such as split moong dal with or without skin, whole brown lentils (mosoor) or mooth lentils. It can be made with or without the addition of any number of vegetables. The proportion of rice to lentils also…

Basmati Rice with Herbs by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an excellent, flavorful side dish that goes really well with fish, shrimp, or chicken. It's like a mild version of a Briyani...easy to make and full of healthy ingredients. I thought the Parmesan cheese was weird addition, but the flavor blends nicely and it isn't over powering. Enjoy!

Sukha Aloo - Potatoes with Indian spices by John Spottiswood

This is an easy to make and delicious side dish. My wife was making Salmon the other night, we had potatoes in the pantry and a bunch of spices, so I threw these together quickly. Everyone loved them! I substituted liberally, and they still came out great. Substitutions are noted in parentheses below. Enjoy!

BADAM HALWA by Anitha Saravanan

Capsicum Corn Rice by Foodybuddy

This rice is a combination of corn and capsicum, both are delicious vegetables , rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. This flavorful rice is a one pot meal , great to pack for lunch box. Good accompanient for this rice is raita or appalam or potato chips.

Gurkhali Aloo-Potatoes, Gurka Style. by shalini

Newlywed and nearly dead. That was what I was when I first heard of Gurkhali Aloo. I say nearly dead because of the fact that while soup and sandwiches would suffice as dinner in my parents’ house, with the in laws, dinner meant loads of work! I loved to bake and make soups (out of a packet) and sandwiches were easy. But here,…

GOBI MANCHURIAN/CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN by Kokila Karthikeyan

Gobi Manchurian- a popular Indo Chineese dish can be served as a snack or an appetizer when prepared dry. The Cauliflower has a crispy coating and is tossed with a mouth-watering spicy sauce.Try this absolutely delicious recipe!

Veggie Upma by Preeti garg

Upma is a complete healthy and tasty meal, very easy and quick recipe which can be serve in breakfast, lunch or dinner anytime. Today I post Vegetable Upma in which used semolina and some vegetables. I prefer some colourful veggies like carrot gives red, peas –green, corn-bright yellow. U can add any color through vegetables which u…

beetroot raita (Step by Step with photo) by swati paathak

Beetroot raita is a healthy and bright colored, beautiful looking raita. This pink colored raita is the best ever with Parathas or as a side dish along with your main course meal.