Main course

Lunch Recipes, Main course, South Indian

Bisi bele bath

Bisi bele bath is a popular dish from Karnataka which translates to ‘hot lentil rice’ in Kannada. Along with rice and lentils, a variety of other vegetables are also added which makes it a wholesome meal. This recipe has been adapted from my mother. When I first asked her for the recipe, she said everything […]

Main course, Parathas

Lachha paratha

Mostly popular in Punjabi and north Indian cuisine, lachha paratha is a layered paratha made from whole wheat flour. Lachha paratha is a guilt free version of the kerala parotta ( parotta made with maida). Though it is not the same as the “parotta” that we usually have, lachha paratha has it’s own unique flavor. […]

Chicken Gravy, Main course, South Indian

Chicken salna

Here’s yet another mouth watering recipe for the chicken lovers – Chicken salna! This is an epic masterpiece of the street vendors. Though the exact origin is unknown, this dish is very famous in all the roadside shops or “Thattu vandis” and is loved by everyone. The aroma of this dish will make you crave […]

Main course, South Indian

Ezhukari pongal kootu

Ezhu kari kootu is a traditional South Indian recipe, made with 7 different vegetables on Pongal which is celebrated as the harvest festival on the tamil month of Thai. This is also prepared on Thiruvathirai festival along with the kali. Traditionally, this kootu is prepared with vegetables that are harvested in this month and offered […]

Main course, Parathas

Mooli paratha

Mooli paratha is a Punjabi dish which is white radish cooked with other spices stuffed inside parathas. It is usually had as a light breakfast. Radish aids in digestion as it is full of dietary fiber. Also, it is very good for cold that it can be consumed in the winter season mainly. Radish is […]