Side dishes - Aayi's Recipes

Okra Sidedish (Bhende Upkari)

Upkaris are the integral part of Konkani cuisine. We make upkaris with almost all the vegetables and they are a must in any Konkani meal. The vegetables are very lightly…

Shilpa July 4, 2016

Healthy Options Side dishes Simple and Easy

Bottlegourd Raita (Lauki Raita)

Few months ago, our friend Mahi had invited us for dinner and she made this lauki raita along with many Andhra special dishes. I had never tasted this before. After…

Shilpa March 23, 2016

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Pigeon Peas Sidedish (Tuvar Lilva Bhaji)

A healthy and delicious sidedish with fresh pigeon peas and potatoes(or paneer)

Shilpa March 15, 2016

Gravy (Curry and daals) Healthy Options Side dishes

Palak Paneer with Almond paste

My new year resolution is to eat/cook with more vegetables. The problem I face with this is, I buy lot of vegetables in a week and then they sit in…

Shilpa January 12, 2016

Konkani Recipes Side dishes Simple and Easy

Breadfruit Phodi (Palapansa phodi)

Different people call it by different names - Palapanas, Neerpanas, jeev kadgi to name a few. Many years ago, we had a long discussion about Konkani name of breadfruit. When…

Shilpa August 31, 2015

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Beetroot – Black eyed peas Sidedish

While growing up, we ate lot of dried beans. Of late, beans have become side lined in my kitchen. I am trying my best to bring them back to table.…

Shilpa May 15, 2015

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Spicy Bittergourd-Potato Fry (Karathe Batate Talasani)

Bittergourd has become a latest addition to our diet. Whenever V does shopping at Indian store, he invariably picks up few bittergourds. They have pretty short shelf life, so I…

Shilpa January 21, 2015

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Spicy Drumstick Fry

A simple spicy and healthy sidedish prepared with fresh drumsticks

Naveen September 3, 2014

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Green Peas Usal (Usli)

A simple green peas usal (usli) that is garnished with coconut and coriander leaves.

Varada August 12, 2014

Side dishes Simple and Easy

Zunka (Pitla-Patal version of Zunka)

Zunka is a popular Maharashtrian dish and it is also very popular in Karnataka-Maharashtra border area. Though I got exposed to several dishes when I was studying at Belgaum, this…

Naveen June 17, 2014