Stir Fry Amaranths/Chinese Spinach or "Bhajji Upkari" in Konkani

Amaranths also known as "Chinese Spinach" are green, leafy vegetables and/or grain crops. The leaves of vegetable amaranths and the seeds of grain amaranths are high in protein. Amaranth varies greatly in color of the foliage, the shape of the leaves and the height of the plant. Most varieties are edible.
In Konkani they are known as "Bhajji" and in Kannada as "Dhantin soppu".
The quick and easy to make healthy stir fry which goes well with Rice and Sambhar or Dal.

"Baingan Bhartha" or Char grilled Eggplant Mash Saute'd in Indian Spices

"Baingan Bhartha" is a side-dish made from Char grilled Eggplant. Its one of our favorite side-dish for Roti or any other Indian bread.
This dish is not just easy to make and lip smackingly delicious... it also is packed with nutrients.

Eggplant is loaded with vitamins and minerals, but its health benefits extend beyond just adding vital nutrients to a meal. Eggplant contains other compounds that promote good health as well, even to the point of helping to prevent cancer and lowering cholesterol. Once you realize how beneficial eggplant is to your health, you may want to give more consideration to it becoming a regular part of your diet.

Baby corn in Spinach Gravy

Baby corn is low in fat and is a good source of folate, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and fiber. This vegetable is also a source of complex carbohydrates and protein.
Low in calories and high in vitamins, spinach is one of the most nutrient-dense foods in existence. One cup of the leafy green vegetable contains far more than your daily requirements of vitamin K and vitamin A, almost all the manganese and folate your body needs and nearly 40 percent of your magnesium requirement. It is an excellent source of more than 20 different measurable nutrients, including dietary fiber, calcium and protein. 

And yet, 1 cup has only 40 calories! Spinach is an excellent choice for nutrition without high calories.

Here is an easy to make, and healthy side-dish which is packed with nutrients.

This side-dish goes well with rotis or an Indian bread.

"Aloo Methi" or Stir fried Potatoes and Fenugreek leaves

Fenugreek leaves are basically a kind of green leafy vegetables. So they will give you all the goodness associated with green vegetables. 

The fresh leaves of the Methi plant have a slightly bitter under taste and can be cooked just like we cook spinach. It is a very good source of iron. That is why fenugreek, both its seeds and leaves are considered medicinal for curing anemia. 

Fenugreek could give competition to Spinach as a rich source of vitamin K. Commonly spinach is the traditional answer to all your vitamin K needs but fenugreek has almost as much or more of this vital nutrient. It will fulfill your body's fibre requirements abundantly. Surprisingly, fenugreek is also a great source of protein and nicotinic acid. 

Inspite of so many benefits people sometimes don't prefer to eat fenugreek because of its bitterness.

The solution is to either eat it fresh or add the dried leaves to foods like dals, curries or mix it or knead the flour to make tasty methi parathas.

Here is a simple side-dish "Aloo Methi" which my Mom regularly makes, and over the years I too make it often for its health benefits.

This dish goes very well with Rotis/Chapatis.

"Aloo Mutter dry - North Indian Style" or Potatoes & Green Peas dry curry

"Aloo" or Potato as we all know is one of the best comfort foods. Potatoes are filling, moderate in calories, and non-fattening, and are an excellent way to ensure your continued success in eating healthy. 
Potatoes are an excellent source of almost every essential vitamin and mineral.
Green peas are one of the most nutritious leguminous vegetables, rich in health benefiting phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants. So here is another famous North Indian curry " Aloo Mutter" or "Potatoes and Green Peas in Tomato based gravy".

Raw Banana fritters or "Kele Phodi" in Konkani

"Kele Phodi" means Raw Banana Fritters in Konkani.
This is a easy to make fritter which goes well as one of the side dishes in an elaborate meal, or as the only side dish for rice and dal.
I normally make this with simple rice and dalithoy.

Drumstick Pitla - A Maharashtrian delicacy

Pitla is a Maharashtrian delicacy sometimes also referred to as Comfort food. Its a side-dish that is served with the famous Maharashtrian Bhakri or Jowar Roti.
Pitla is mostly made using some greens like Methi/Fenugreek leaves or Spinach/Palak.
This version of Pitla is made of Drumsticks and I learnt this from my Grand Aunt who lived in Mumbai.
Quick and easy to make and can be eaten both with rotis or bread.

Aloo Raitha (Potato n curd salad)

Potato popularly known as "Aloo" is my most favorite vegetable, and I know most of my friends too love Aloo.
For me Aloo means "comfort"
Since this is a very easy and quick dish, it can be eaten as a side dish with roti when you are back from office and cant find any vegetable except potato.
( Trick is boil aloo and keep in the refrigerator ).Also a quick healthy snack for the evening.