Aloo Bhindi is a popular dish in Indian cuisine that combines two staple vegetables - potatoes and okra. The dish is typically made by sautéing okra and potatoes in a mixture of spices and herbs, and is often served as a side dish with rice or rotis

 HOW TO MAKE ALOO BHINDI

You Will Need:

• 1 lb okra (bhindi), washed and trimmed
• 2 large potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced - Optional
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi 
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp oil

In our household, One of the best remedies if one is under the weather with cold/flu has been this Menasina Saaru | Pepper Rasam. Its also called Haalu Menasina Saaru |  ಹಾಲು ಮೆಣಸಿನ ಸಾರು because it has milk in it  

A slight variation of this recipe is also a part of  Bananthana (Post Partum Care) in Kannada homes. I will get to that recipe later 

How To Make Haalu Menasina Saaru

Serves 4 

You Will Need:

• 2 teaspoon Urad Dal
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds/Jeera
• 1 teaspoon Whole black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon fresh grated coconut 
• 1.5 cups water 
• 2 cups milk
• Salt

A No Coconut Creamy Peanut Chutney made with Roasted Peanuts, Onion & Tomatoes

I was always under the impression that Chutneys without Coconut are not very tasty but this No Coconut Peanut Chutney sort of changed my opinion

This is super creamy with roasted peanuts, onion & tomatoes. It tastes delicious with Dosas, Idlis, Akki Rotti 

You Will Need:

• 1 cup Peanuts 
• A small piece of Tamarind-  Soaked  
• Salt

A quick Zucchini & Roasted Peanut Chutney to go with Dosa & Idlis. 

This is one of the first few recipes that I learnt from my Mother-In-Law.  I knew Doddapatre Tambuli but Capsicum Tambuli was very new to me. 

If you haven't tried this one, do give it a try. This is one of our family favorites & tastes great with Rice & Saaru/Rasam 

HOW TO MAKE CAPSICUM TAMBULI

Serves 4-5

You Will Need:

• 2 Medium Sized Green Capsicum - Diced
• 2 tablespoons of Oil
• 1 or 2 Green Chillies 
• 2 Cups Yogurt 
• Salt 

Adding some quick After School Snack Recipes here. An easy Bread Upma/Bread Uppittu which can be fixed in 15 minutes & can be made from slightly old leftover bread as well

We are not very big on bread, but i sometimes buy bread to specifically make this as our lazy Saturday breakfast :) Also makes for a great after school snack for kids 

Serves 2  

You Will Need:

• 6 slices of Bread - White/Brown/Multi grain 
• 1 medium sized Onion - finely chopped
• 1 Tomato - Finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon cooking oil 
• 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 2-3 Green Chillies
• A sprig of Curry Leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric 
• Salt as per taste 

How To Make Cabbage & Kabuli Chana Palya 

You Will Need:

• 1 small head of cabbage - Shredded
• 1/4 cup Kabuli Chana - Soaked for at least 5 hours 
• 1/4 cup grated coconut - fresh/frozen
• Salt as per taste 

HOW TO PRESSURE COOK CABBAGE

PRESSURE COOK SOAKED CHANA 

MAKE PALYA

 Serves 3-4 

You Will Need:

• 1 Cup Basmati Rice
• 1 Small Onion - Sliced
• A small Piece of Ginger - Grated 
• 2-3 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped - Optional 
• 150  Grams Babycorn - cut into Batons 
• 1/2 Cup Green Peas - Fresh/Frozen 
• Half a Tin of Coconut Milk 
• 1 Cup Water 
• 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil 
• Salt