Recipes From My Kitchen

A simple everyday bitter gourd stir-fry made less bitter by soaking in turmeric and salt water, then sautéed with spices and onions. Perfect as a side dish for rice or chapati. 🕒 Prep Time 35 minutes (includes soaking time) 🍳 Cook Time 15 minutes 🍽 Servings 3–4 🧾 Ingredients Bitter gourd (karela) – 2 medium Onion – 1 medium, chopped Green chilies – 1–2, chopped Oil – 1½ tablespoons Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds (jeera) – ½ teaspoon Curry leaves – 6–8 Turmeric powder – ½ teaspoon (divided) Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon Garam masala – ¼ teaspoon Salt – to taste Water – for soaking Coriander leaves – for garnish 👩‍🍳 Method (Step-by-Step) Step 1: Prepare and Soak the Bitter Gourd Lightly peel the bitter gourd and chop into small pieces. Place in a bowl of water. Add salt and ¼ teaspoon turmeric . Soak for 30 minutes to reduce bitterness. Step 2: Drain and Squeeze After soaking, squeeze out excess water f...

This simple grated radish curry is quick to prepare and makes a healthy side dish for chapati or rice. Lightly spiced and flavorful, it’s perfect for everyday meals. 🕒 Prep Time 5 minutes 🍳 Cook Time 5 minutes 🍽 Servings 3–4 🧾 Ingredients Radish (mooli) – 1 medium, peeled and grated Oil – 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds – ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds (jeera) – ½ teaspoon Chana dal – 1 teaspoon Curry leaves – 6 to 8 Green chili – 1, finely chopped Onion – 1 small, finely chopped Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon Salt – to taste 👩‍🍳 Method (Step-by-Step) Step 1: Prepare the Radish Peel the radish and grate it. If the radish releases too much water, gently squeeze out excess water .  If there is only a little moisture, use it as is. Step 2: Prepare the Tempering Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds; let them splutter. Add chana dal and sauté until lightly golden. Add curry leaves and chopped green ...

This mixed vegetable sambar is hearty, flavorful, and made with everyday vegetables and toor dal. It pairs perfectly with rice, idli, dosa, or chapati. 🕒 Prep Time 20 minutes 🍳 Cook Time 25 minutes 🍽 Servings 4–5 🧾 Ingredients Vegetables Mixed vegetables – 2 to 2½ cups (beans, carrot, potato, zucchini, drumstick, brinjal, etc.) Tomato – 1 medium, chopped Onion – 1 small, chopped Green chilies or dried red chilies – 4–5 Dal & Tamarind Toor dal – 1 bowl (about ½ cup) Tamarind – small lemon-sized piece, soaked in water Spices & Seasoning Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon Sambar powder – 2 tablespoons Salt – to taste Tempering Oil – 2 tablespoons Mustard seeds – 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (jeera) – 1 teaspoon Curry leaves – 6–7 Garnish Coriander leaves – finely chopped 👩‍🍳 Method (Step-by-Step) Step 1: Chop Vegetables Chop all the vegetables into medium-sized pieces.  Keep aside. Step 2: Cook Dal & Vege...