Dry vegetable sabji

Tilwale Aaloo (Potato with Sesame Seed)

Tilwale Aaloo (Potato with Sesame Seed)

Servings: 3-4 Boiling potato time: 7 minutes. Preparation time: 2 minutes. Frying time: 7-8 minutes. Total time: 17 minutes “Sometimes, the simplest dishes carry the richest memories; just like my “Tilwale Aaloo (Potato with Sesame Seed)” did that day.” I prepared “Tilwale Aaloo (Potato with Sesame Seed)”; a flavourful fry for my extended family when […]

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Kundru/Tendli Fry (Ivy Gourd Fry)

Kundru/Tendli Fry (Ivy Gourd Fry)

Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 3-4 minutes. Frying time: 10-12 minutes. Total time: 16 minutes.  Kundru, also known as Tendli or Ivy Gourd, is a popular Indian vegetable loved for its unique taste and texture. This simple yet flavourful dry or fried version is a perfect side dish for everyday meals. Lightly spiced and stir-fried until

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Paneer Tikka Salad (paneer Tikka Dry vegetable)

Paneer Tikka Salad (Paneer Tikka Dry)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes. Marination time: 30 minutes.  Frying time: 6-7 minutes. Total time: 22 minutes. “Smoky paneer, crunchy coloured veggies with fresh flavours and nuts; this “Paneer Tikka Salad (paneer Tikka Dry)” turns our dinner into a feast loved by everyone.” ✨ Paneer Tikka Salad is a wholesome fusion of classic Indian

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Moong/Pachai Payaru (Green Gram/ Mung Bean) Sundal (South Indian Recipe)

Moong/Pachai Payaru (Green Gram/ Mung Bean) Sundal (South Indian Recipe

Servings: 3-4 Soaking Time: 4-6 hours. Boiling Time; 10-12 minutes. Cooking Time: 6-7 minutes. Total Time: 19 minutes. When we were in Tamil Nadu, I witnessed the grand celebrations of the Golu festival during Navratri. What surprised and fascinated me most was the beautiful arrangement of countless dolls, each telling a story and adding charm

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Mix Veg Jalfrezi

Mix Veg Jalfrezi

Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 23-25 minutes. Total time: 40 minutes. “Mix Veg Jalfrezi” originating from the fusion of  north Indian and Bangla cooking styles during the colonial era (British empire ruled over Indian sub continent). “Jalfrezi” literally means “hot-fry,” referring to the quick cooking method used to preserve the crunch and

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