Kumror Chokka is a traditional Bengali dish that celebrates the natural sweetness and earthy flavors of pumpkin and black chickpeas. This vegetarian delicacy is made with tender pumpkin pieces simmered in a flavorful blend of spices, creating a dish that …
Side Dish
Sajana Saga Bhaja (Drumstick Leaves Fry)
Sajana Saga Bhaja is one of the odia Saga bhaja, that one can enjoy throughout the year. It is prepared with drumstick leaves simply or with some selected vegetables.
Vendakkai Pachadi
Vendakkai Pachadi or Bhindi Coconut Raita is a traditional dish enjoyed as part of the elaborate Onam Sadhya, a delicious and grand vegetarian feast served during the festive season of Onam in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
Aloo Chane ka Saag
In the aloo chane ka saag, some potato cubes are cooked along with some young chickpea leaves (chane ka saag) to get a delicious side dish with a fragrant aroma, full of nutrients.
Aloo Gobi Masala | Cauliflower Potato Curry
This is a lightly spiced and delicious Indian curry using the winter vegetable, Cauliflower (gobi) and Potato. With chapathi, naan or rice this curry pairs pretty well.
Bengali Bhapa Aloo | Steamed Potatoes with mustard and coconut paste
Bhapa Aloo is a super simple yet delicious side dish using potatoes coated with a mustard and coconut paste using steaming method.
Chhena Tarkari
Chhena Tarakari is a chhena (cottage cheese) based popular side dish from odia cuisine. Any special celebration or during festival this is a common affair in the menu. The takari can be prepared with or without onion-garlic. I have come up with without onion-garlic version
Bhindi Do Pyaza
Bhindi Do pyaza is a perfect vegan and gluten-free side dish using Ladies Finger (bhindi/okra) and a double the amount of Onions. Also it is one of the popular vegetarian recipes from north-Indian cuisine.
Chhanka Tarkari/Odia Mix Veg
Chhanka Tarkari/Odia Mix Veg is a semi-dry masala dish using some assorted fried vegetables, a must for any special celebration in Odia households.
Kadai Paneer
Indian Cottage Cheese cubes cooked in onion-tomato gravy along with a special masala powder- Kadhai Masala Powder. Perfect for side dish with paratha, naan, rice.