by Admin | Dec 28, 2023 | Side Dishes
I wanted to simplify a cauliflower dish that I love, where I fry the cauliflower until it is lightly browned and then sauté it with spices such as ginger, coriander, and cumin. After many tries, here is the beautiful result. I marinate the cauliflower florets with all...
by Admin | Dec 27, 2023 | Side Dishes
Here, the cabbage is finely shredded and barely cooked. It is delightfully light—part salad and part vegetable dish. It may be served hot, warm, at room temperature, or cold. You could put it on a plate with stuffed Indian pancakes or omelets, or serve it as part of...
by Admin | Dec 26, 2023 | Side Dishes
This simple carrot dish can be served with most Indian meals. Leftovers may be added to salads. For more on South Indian poriyals, see the note. SERVES 3–4 • 5 medium carrots (about 12 oz) • 1 tablespoon olive or peanut oil • ½ teaspoon urad dal • ½ teaspoon whole...
by Admin | Dec 25, 2023 | Side Dishes
A simple meal in North India might well consist of freshly made chapatis, a dal, these carrots and peas, and perhaps a second vegetable, as well as the usual complement of pickles, chutneys, and raita. SERVES 4 From Mehreen Khosla • 1½ tablespoons olive or peanut oil...
by Admin | Dec 24, 2023 | Side Dishes
For more information about this dish, see the Note on Poriyals. SERVES 3–4 • 1 tablespoon olive or peanut oil • ¼ teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds • ¼ teaspoon urad dal • ¼ teaspoon chana dal (if you do not have this, double the urad dal) • 2 dried hot red...
