If you are looking for a vibrant twist on a classic North Indian side dish, this Red Bell Peppers with Roasted Chickpea Flour recipe is the perfect choice. Traditionally known as Simla Mirch Sabji, this version swaps the usual green capsicum for sweet American red or...
If you are looking for a light, flavorful, and quick vegetarian side dish, this Summer Squash and Green Peas recipe is the perfect addition to your menu. Known traditionally as Louki Hari Matar Sabji, this dish combines the delicate sweetness of fresh zucchini with...
Elevate your fasting menu or simple weeknight dinner with this comforting Sesame Yogurt Potatoes recipe, traditionally known as Ekadasee Til Aloo Bhaji. Perfect for those observing Ekadasee, this dish adheres to strict fasting guidelines by skipping grains in favor of...
Description If you have access to a garden and can harvest very small, marble-sized waxy red potatoes, they are the perfect choice for this dish, as their delicate skins wash away easily. If using larger new potatoes (red or white), boil them whole and peel once cool....
Because these steamed potatoes are marinated in seasoned yogurt before they are browned, aromatic flavors seem to permeate every bite. The combination of potatoes and white poppy seeds is typical in Bengali cuisine. I have taken the liberty of suggesting almonds as a...
There are innumerable popular green bean and coconut variations in Hyderabad's Vaishnava kitchens. This specific version contrasts bright green beans against snow-white coconut, speckled with black mustard seeds and reddish urad dal, making for an attractive yet...
Origin & Context This Bengali dish comes from Sriman Ram Lal Dass, a masterful vegetable chef known for cooking at massive Janamastami festivals. Traditionally cooked over high heat on open fires, the vegetables absorb the oil and gain a hint of smokiness. This...
This is an easy and delicious okra dish, pan-fried with whole spices and grated coconut. As the okra browns lightly, the seasoned coconut forms a flavorful crust. If you do not have fresh or frozen grated coconut on hand, 0.5 cup (1.76 oz / 50 g) of ground almonds...
The success of this dish lies in slow, gentle braising. Look for crisp, tightly packed white cauliflower flowerets and bright green leaves. It is important to cut the flowerets into uniform pieces. The cauliflower cooks in its own juice and seasonings until the...
A beloved staple in Bengali kitchens, these sun-dried lentil nuggets, sometimes called phoola badi, are a culinary delight. They are made from a spiced urad dal paste and studded with white poppy seeds, which give them a wonderful, nutty flavor. Once dried, they can...
