Raita a yogurt based Inidan condiment is a favorite in our family and so I make it often. With variations like cucumber raita, okra, potato raita , boondi raita etc the possibilities are endless. It is served as side dish along with vegetable rice, pulao, biryani or with rotis/parathas. This spinach raita is an easy, healthy and a good way to eat your greens. It is a good way to sneak in veggies and feed it to the picky eaters. You can make variations by adding chopped cilantro, pepper powder, grated carrots etc Ingredients: 1 cup fresh yogurt – (plain)…
- Coconut based Curries / Gravies
- Dry Vegetable Dishes
- Easy Vegetarian Recipes
- Indian Vegetarian Side Dishes
- Low Fat Recipes
Baingan Masala/ Eggplant Dry Curry
Brinjal is a frequently used vegetable in our house maybe after okra, potato, tindora.Another plus is that it is available in the Indian stores throughout the year and so I cook with it often. Baingan Masala is one dish I learnt few months ago and I have tried it many times since. There are so many variations of this classic dish; some are prepared with the typical north Indian flavor, others use many spices stuff it in the brinjal and make it the bharwan way. Anyway this is my version of Baingan masala which has a touch of Konkani flavor…
Spicy White Peas Masala Curry/ Ragada
Today, I made Ragada—a flavorful curry that forms one half of the iconic Ragada Patties duo. Instead of pairing it with the traditional potato patties, I served it with soft rotis, and it worked wonderfully. The beauty of Ragada lies in its versatility; it pairs seamlessly with chapathi, roti, poori, rice, or even bread, making it a go-to dish for all occasions. Ragada is traditionally prepared using dried white peas (vatana), which I don’t use as often as garbanzo beans. While they look somewhat similar—both being round and pale in color—white peas are smaller and smoother compared to the rugged…