Ready in 10 minutes, this Palak Raita recipe is an easy, tasty side dish for any Indian meal. Simple ingredients make this palak raita recipe creamy and so delicious. I am always finding ways to eat more green vegetables. This Palak Raita is a great recipe where you can sneak in greens. It is not only creamy, flavorful but also healthy. This cold side dish pairs perfectly well with a fiery hot main dish like biryani. I have made this raita using Greek yogurt , blanched spinach leaves and a few basic spices that impart a delicious & refreshing flavor…
Continue ReadingMoong Dal Tadka is a cozy nourishing dal made with yellow split lentils and ghee tempering along with Indian whole spices. This recipe is super easy yet tastes great. Dal is the most essential staple dish in Indian cuisine. There are countless variations of dal all across India. Every household has their own version, today I am sharing my version. My recipe uses basic Indian pantry staple, is mildly spiced yet its full of flavors & has a perfect texture. Traditionally, Toor dal is used to make dal fry but I like to use yellow moong dal as it’s easier…
Continue ReadingEasy, delicious and umami roasted mushroom recipe- Sheet pan Achari Mushrooms is my go to weekday meal. These roasted mushrooms are juicy and make a delicious appetizer with some grilled bread, or as a side dish with hot rotis. Mushrooms are my one of my fav vegetables. Love them for their versatility, earthy, meaty flavors. I have marinated these baby bella mushrooms in flavorful achari masala & yogurt. Roasted until they are tender and meaty, topped with fresh coriander leaves, cheese and lime juice. You might not be able to stop eating them. Achari masala is quite pungent and has…
Continue ReadingApple Walnut Salad with creamy yogurt dressing is a perfect fall salad recipe. It is sweet, crunchy and fresh side dish. Makes a perfect holiday recipe which comes together in 10 minutes including the dressing. I know the word salad puts off many of us, but trust me, this salad is a crowd pleaser. This apple walnut salad is fresh, fruity and fun. Its dressed with a simple creamy greek yogurt, honey & vinegar dressing. The combination of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, deliciously tart vinegar, creaminess from yogurt and sweetness from honey brings out beautiful flavors. Salads are easy to…
Continue ReadingCrispy spicy baked potato wedges are soft inside and crunchy outside with a good kick of freshly ground dabeli masala. Garnished with parmesan cheese , sev for the extra crunch and coriander leaves makes this a perfect holiday side or appetizer. Tender from inside and crisped baked skin on outside makes a lovely combination. These potato wedges will be polished off within no time and will become a new go to side dish for any occasion. These potato wedges are so easy to make and have such irresistible flavor . These wedges are baked, instead of fried and they are…
Continue ReadingVegetable Au Gratin is inspired by the popular French delicacy Gratin Dauphinoise – Boiled veggies tossed in butter and generously coated in creamy sauce, topped with cheese and baked until bubbly & melty. This vegetable au gratin is a fool proof veggie side which will have your guest come back for more. The best thing about this recipe is you can prepare the veggies and sauce ahead of time. You can easily assemble this casserole & bake it just before you are ready to serve. I have used fresh fall produce for this recipe, you can add veggies of your…