Ennai kathirikkai kulambu-Ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu-Ennai kathirikkai Kulambu recipe

Ennai kathirikkai Kulambu is our family's favourite. I love it with any vegetable curry or paruppu usili . If anyone has not tried it before, then do give it a try as I am sure you will love this South Indian Ennai kathirikkai Kulambu very much. It is nothing but stuffed brinjals in tamarind sauce or can be called stuffed brinjal kulambu.







Ennai Kathirikkai Kulambu-How to make Ennai

Kulambu varieties-South Indian kuzhambu variety-kulambu recipes-Kuzhambu varieties

Kulambu varieties-kuzhambu variety-kulambu recipes-Kuzhambu varieties

Here are a few tasty and delicious South Indian Kuzhambu varieties which you can prepare and enjoy. Click the link and not the pictures for the recipe.

Mor Kulambu-More Kuzhambu-Buttermilk kulambu
















Milagu kuzhambu-Pepper kulambu
















Manathakkali Vatha Kulambu
















Drumstick Kulambu

Dal Makhani Recipe-How to prepare Dal Makhani-How to make Dal Makhani

Dal makhani is a very popular Punjabi dish and it can be called the Queen of all dals. It is very simple to make and goes well with jeera pulao, rotis, parathas and naan. Today we will learn how to make dal makhani following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Dal Makhani-How to make Dal Makhani




 Prep Time : 10 mins (excluding soaking time)

 Cook Time : 40 mins 
 Serves: 4

Puffed rice balls-Pori urundai-Pori urundai for Karthigai deepam

Karthigai Deepam is a festival of lights celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthigai.All the houses will be decked up with rows and rows of lamps and it is a beautiful sight. We make pori urundai on that day. We get arisi/nel pori during this season and pori urundai is usually made of that variety. But I have used the ordinary variety which is easily available. Today we will learn how to make

Chana Dal payasam-Kadalai Paruppu payasam-How to make easy payasam-Easy kheer recipe

Channa Dal payasam recipe-Kadala paruppu payasam-Easy Payasam recipe-Easy Kheer recipeHere is a Simple and Easy Payasam/Kheer recipe which can be done in no time without compromising on the taste.No need to condense milk or make jaggery syrup. This is a very delicious payasam. Try this easy and simple kadalai paruppu payasam recipe.Ingredients neededBengal gram/channa dal /Kadalai paruppu - 1/4

Garlic pickle recipe-How to make garlic pickle-How to prepare Garlic pickle

This is a very simple garlic pickle which can be prepared quickly if the garlic is kept peeled and ready. I have used the big china variety for making this pickle as it is very easy to peel. It goes very well with parathas and curd rice. Today we will learn how to make garlic pickle (poondu oorugai in Tamil-Lahsun Achaar in Hindi) following this easy recipe.


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Murukku recipe-How to make murukku-Diwali snacks-Chakli recipe

Easy Murukku recipe-How to prepare murukku-Deepavali snacks


Wishing you all a very Happy and safe Diwali. Enjoy with your family and friends. Prepare this simple and easy murukku recipe for Diwali and I am sure your family is going to enjoy it very much. This murukku can be prepared by grinding rice in the wet grinder and it requires no butter or dalda yet it is crispy and melts in your

Mixed Beans soup-Bean soup-Beans soup recipe

Mixed Beans soup-Bean soup-Beans soup recipe (Vegetarian-Indian)This mixed beans soup is very tasty, healthy and also filling. I have prepared it in Indian style. This soup is rich in fiber, protein and is quite a meal by itself. Let us go the the mixed soup recipe-Ingredients neededMixed beans -1/2 cupOnion (finely chopped) -1Garlic cloves (finely chopped) -4Butter -1 tbspTomato - 3 big

Instant Sambar for idli-Easy Sambar recipe-Quick sambar recipe for idli

Here is an instant sambar -side dish for idly dosa which can be prepared in just a matter of few minutes. We can call this 10 minutes sambar or Quick sambar for idli or dosa. This instant sambar tastes great when taken hot. Today we will learn how to make a quick and easy sambar for idli, dosa, pongal and vada following this easy recipe.


Quick sambar for idli -Halloween presentation

Rasam recipes-South Indian rasam recipes-Rasam varieties

Rasam Recipes-South Indian Rasam Recipes-Rasam Varieties-Rasam recipe (Tamil)

South Indian meals will never be complete without Rasam. Here you will find some Best South Indian Rasam recipes - Click the picture or the link for the recipes.



Lemon Rasam Paruppu RasamJeera-Cumin Rasam


Garlic Rasam Instant RasamKollu Rasam


Pepper Rasam Pineapple RasamEasy Rasam

Mushroom Korma-Mushroom gravy Indian-Mushroom masala

Mushrooms have plenty of health benefits.Though they contain more than 80% water, they are a good source of minerals and vitamins especially vitamin B and D. They are high in anti oxidants and low in calories. After I tasted mushroom dishes in my friend's house, it has become my favorite and also a regular feature in my kitchen. Halloween falls on October 31st, so I decided to present this

Pumpkin Curry-Pumpkin recipe

Pumpkin Curry-Pumpkin recipeThe market is flooded with pumpkins. Now that, Halloween is round the corner, many of you will be buying pumpkins. Apart from carving jack-o'-lantern from pumpkin or using it for decorative purpose for Halloween, pumpkin has lot to offer. This beautiful bright orange colored vegetable is loaded with anti-oxidants and beta-carotene. It is an excellent source of fiber

Coconut Sevai-Coconut Sevai recipe-Coconut Idiyappam

I have already shared how to make idiyappam in my earlier post. If you have not read that,kindly check that and come to this post as this is a continuation of that post. If you have read that post ,then you will be knowing how to prepare idiyappam flour and plain idiyappam. This recipe is made by using plain idiyappam with coconut seasoning.Today we will learn how to make coconut idiyappam

Peanut Sundal-Peanut Sundal recipe-Navaratri sundal recipes

Peanut Sundal-Peanut Sundal recipe - Navaratri sundal recipesNavaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated for 9 days. During Navaratri, sundal is prepared everyday for 9 days. Different types of sundals are prepared from legumes.Today I prepared peanut sundal which is very easy,tasty, healthy and needs less ingredients. It is quite filling and can be had as an evening snack.Ingredients neededPeanuts

Tindora curry-Kovakkai curry-Ivy gourd curry -Tindora sabzi

Tindora curry- Kovakkai curry-Ivy gourd curry -Tindora sabziTindora or kovakkai sabji goes well with rice and chapati. This is a very simple and tasty dish. It is a wonderful combination for roti .Try it and you will love it.I will not use the red ones for cooking, so used it for decorationIngredients neededIvy gourd -300 gramsOnion - 1 bigPotato - 1 bigChillie powder - 1 tspCoriander powder - 1

Gobi Paratha-gobi paratha recipe-Cauliflower paratha- how to make gobi paratha

Cauliflower paratha or gobi paratha is an Indian flat bread prepared with whole wheat flour and stuffed with a very delicious and spicy cauliflower stuffing. It goes well with a simple raitha or pickle or just curd. Today we will learn how to make gobi paratha/cauliflower paratha following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Gobi Paratha-Cauliflower Paratha




 Prep Time : 15

Coconut thogayal recipe-Coconut thuvaiyal recipe-How to make coconut thuvaiyal-thengai thuvayal

Coconut thogayal / thuvaiyal is different from Coconut chutney.  Coconut chutney can be had as a side dish for idly, dosa, pongal and chapati but does not go well with rice. But coconut thuvaiyal can be had with all the above and with plain rice also. Mix coconut thogayal with hot steaming rice topped with a tsp of ghee or sesame seed oil - it will taste heavenly. All you need is some papads/

Navratan Korma -Navratan Korma recipe -Navaratna Kurma

Navratan Korma is a delicious and a very popular Mughlai dish. Navratan means nine gems. As nine different ingredients which includes fruits, vegetables, nuts and paneer are used to prepare this korma, it gets the name Navratan korma. Navratan Korma is less spicy and has a slightly sweet taste because of the fruits and nuts used. Today we will learn how to make Navratan Korma (white gravy)

Beans Carrot Curry-Carrot Beans stir fry recipe(Poriyal)

This is a very simple low fat, stir fry recipe which is very healthy, simple and also colorful. Learn how to make Tamil Brahmin style beans carrot curry following this easy recipe.







Beans Carrot Stir fry-Beans Carrot Poriyal




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 15 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Side Dish
 Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
 Author:Padhu Sankar

   Ingredients needed

Bagara Baingan - Bagara Baingan Recipe

Brinjal is my family's favorite vegetable and we all love this Hyderabadi Special Bagara Baingan very much. It goes well with simple vegetable rice, pulao, jeera rice, veg biryani, ghee rice and roti. Today let us learn how to make Bagara Baingan following this easy recipe.
Bagara Baingan
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Bagara Baingan
 Prep Time : 15 mins
 Cook Time : 30 mins 
 Serves: 3-4
 Recipe Category:

Vegetable Biryani -Vegetable Biryani Recipe - How to prepare vegetable biryani

A very simple and easy Biryani recipe without much spices .This goes well with raitha, papads and chips. If you have all the vegetables cut and kept ready, then it hardly takes 10 minutes to prepare this. Even bachelors can prepare this as it requires no elaborate grinding of masalas etc. So bachelors out there, do not spoil your health by eating outside often, here is a simple and yummy

Pesarattu Dosa recipe - Pesarattu recipe - Green gram dosa

Pesarattu is not only easy to prepare but also very nutritious as we are using green gram to make this dosa . A delicacy from Andhra Pradesh, it is sometimes served with plain upma (pesarattu with upma is know as MLA pesarattu) and ginger chutney. Today we will learn how to make pesarattu following this easy recipe.


Pesarattu with ginger chutney




Pesarattu Dosa recipe-Andhra Pesarattu

Cauliflower Kurma - Cauliflower Korma -Cauliflower recipe Indian

Cauliflower kurma is very simple to prepare and goes well with chapati, parathas, poori and other rice dishes like peas pulao, jeera pulao, vegetable pulao, vegetable rice etc. We had it with rotis and my family loved it very much. Today let us learn how to make South Indian style cauliflower kurma following this easy recipe.


Cauliflower Kurma Recipe
 Prep Time : 15 mins
 Cook Time : 30 mins
 

Onion Tomato Gravy - Side dish for Idly dosa and chapati

Onion Tomato Gravy - Side dish for Idly dosa and chapatiJust replace the eyes with small carrot rounds, I bet your kids will not say "no" to this tortoise idlyThis is one of the simplest, easiest gravy which goes well with idly ,dosa and roti. All you need is just 10 minutes to prepare this .So let us go to this quick and easy side dish for idly, dosa and roti.Ingredients neededOnion - 1 finely

Kootu varieties and Stir fry vegetable recipes

Here are a few Kootu and Stir fry recipes which are simple and healthy. Try it and enjoy!


Plantain flower puli kootu

Ladiesfinger Kootu

Keerai masiyal

Bottle gourd kootu

Plantain stem Yogurt kootu/vazhaithandu mor kootu

Spinach with garlic and lentils

Amaranth leaves kootu/keerai kootu

Radish greens stir fry /mullangi keerai

Snake gourd kootu/pudalangai kootu

Avial

Cluster Beans/

Sambar recipes-sambar varieties-South Indian Sambar recipes

Sambar is very popular in South Indian meals.A South Indian meal is never complete without sambar. Here are a few sambar recipes which you will love very much.





Sambar Powder recipe

How to prepare sambar /Basic sambar recipe

Arachuvitta sambar

Bitter gourd pitlai

Sambar for idly/dosa/pongal

Mango Sambar

Instant sambar for idli

Mixed Vegetable Sambar recipe (step wise pictures for

Chutney recipes - Chutney varieties - Thuvaiyal- thogayal varieties

Chutney recipes - Chutney varieties - Thuvaiyal- thogayal varieties


Here are a few Chutney and thuvaiyal recipes which goes well with idly, dosa, roti, chappati, parathas etc.



Coconut Thuvaiyal

Coconut Thogayal

Curry leaves and coriander leaves thuvaiyal

Coriander Chutney

Gongura Chutney

Coconut Chutney (with coriander flavor)

Onion Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney without onions

Curry Recipes-Vegetable Curry Recipes- Vegetable curries

What is a meal without a curry !! Here are a few Indian Vegetable curry recipes to choose from-




Stuffed Brinjals

Capsicum curry

Butter beans/Lima Beans Curry

Stuffed Capsicums

Cauliflower Curry

Bitter Gourd Curry

Potato Spinach Recipe

Potato Curry

Yam masiyal /Karunaikilangu mash

Aloo Matar Dry Curry

Plantain Curry

Drumstick leaves Curry

Arbi roast/colocasia roat (seppankizhangu

Podi Recipes -Podi varieties

When you run out of time or do not have the mood to cook or feel lazy to cook, then these podi recipes will come handy. You can prepare it when you find time and store it in a dry bottle and use it whenever you want. Find a good collection of different podi recipes below-




Ingredients for sambar podi 

Sambar and Rasam powder

Vegetable Curry Powder ( used for fried curries)

Idly podi /Idli

Pickle Recipes - Pickle Varieties

Pickles are a very important part of an Indian meal and is served as a condiment with meals or Indian breads or sandwiches. Some delicious pickle varieties are  listed below-


Gooseberry Pickle

Lemon Ginger Pickle

Onion Thokku/pickle

Mixed Vegetable Pickle

Lemon Pickle

Oil Free lemon Pickle

Garlic Pickle

Sun Dried Tomato Pickle

Instant Mango Pickle (Easy mango pickle)

Curry leaves

Side dish for chapati,roti -Veg side dish for chapati-Easy side dish

Side dish for chapati - Easy side dish for chapathi- Veg side dish for chapati/roti





Moong dal -Cucumber raita and roti 



Peas Masala


Are you wondering what side dish to prepare for chapati, roti and parathas, here you will find more than 100 side dishes for chapati, roti and pooris both gravy and dry version (South Indian and North Indian Recipes).







Side dishes (gravy)

Poha recipe - Aval recipe - Aloo poha- Batata poha

This is a quick breakfast recipe which can be prepared in just 5-10 minutes. It is also quite filling.I prepare this often as my children love this very much. Guess why?? because it has potatoes in it. You can prepare this even with leftover potato curry.



Aloo Poha and a glass of mosambi juice -Quick Breakfast Menu

How to make Aloo Poha 

Prep time - under 10 mins
Cook time - under 10 mins

Rice Recipes-Rice dishes-Rice recipe Vegetarian Indian

Rice Recipes-Rice dishes-Rice recipe Vegetarian-Indian

You will find collection of Rice Recipes in this section. To make it more healthy, you can substitute with brown rice also. 





Curd rice with pomegranates 

Mint Pulao with paneer

Tomato Rice

Coconut rice

Lemon rice

Special Curd Rice

Brinjal rice /Vangibath

Peas Pulao

Vegetable Pulao


Vegetable Rice -2 ( with tomato and

Breakfast recipes Indian -Breakfast Ideas -Vegetarian Breakfast recipes

Here are a few Indian Vegetarian Breakfast recipes and some serving ideas for kids





Soft Idlis

Moong dal dosa
Soft Rotis -step by step pics
Aloo Parathas -step by step pics 
Adai Recipe - step by step pics 
Vegetable Upma 
Upma kuzhakattai recipe with brinjal gosthu
Basic Dosa Recipe 
Instant Wheat dosa 
Medhu Vada- vada (ulundu vadai- South Indian) 
Vegetable Uthappam
Idiyappam /

Kozhukattai recipe-Modak recipe-how to make Kolukattai-Ganesh Chaturthi recipe

Kolukattai recipe - Modak recipe - How to make Kozhukattai - Ganesh Chaturthi recipe


Yummy kolukattai is ready


Vinayaga Chaturti /Ganesh Chaturti is the birthday of Lord Ganesha which is celebrated in a grand manner in India. It is a Hindu festival and also my favourite festival and Lord Ganesha is my favorite god. I love him so much that I have a wide collection of Vinayagar idols in

Parupu Payasam with coconut milk-Moong dal payasam- Pasi parupu payasam

This is yet another classic Payasam (pradhaman) recipe from the state of Kerala. It is prepared with moong dal (split yellow ones), coconut milk and jaggery. It is very simple to prepare and tastes heavenly. I love all jaggery based payasams. Usually I prepare it with milk. Occasionally I use coconut milk instead of milk. Using coconut milk gives the payasam a special taste and also makes it rich

Plantain Stem recipe - Plantain stem kootu

Plantain Stem recipe - Plantain stem kootuYou will all be knowing the importance of including fibre in your diet regularly. It helps to keep the digestive system healthy, prevents constipation helps to lower cholesterol levels, controls level of blood sugar and protect against some form of cancer. Plantain stem or vazhaithandu as it is called in tamil is a rich source of fibre. Here is a simple

Oil Free Lemon Pickle -Lemon pickle without oil -Pickle Recipes

Oil Free Lemon Pickle - Lemon pickle without oilThis pickle does not have even a single drop of oil yet tastes very delicious. The preparation is also very simple. No cooking required. Do give it a try and you will not regret it.Wow!! oil free pickle from padhuskitchenIngredients needed Juicy Lemons -12Rock salt(powdered) - 1/2 cupTurmeric powder - a generous pinchChillie Powder - 1/4

Idiyappam -Sevai - String hopper recipe -How to make Idiyappam-Idiyappam flour

Idiyappam is a common breakfast dish in Kerala and Tamilnadu. It is made of rice flour and is a very healthy breakfast as it is steamed cooked. Like idly it can be served even to sick people. We call this sevai.Earlier my mother used to prepare it in an elaborate manner, I do not have the time nor the patience to do all that ,so I always follow this easy method. The end product is the same

Lemon Pickle Recipe -Lemon Pickle

Here is another pickle from my kitchen. In my family everybody loves pickle, so I prepare it often. I cannot eat curd rice without pickles. In fact I prefer pickles as a spread for bread rather than jam. Luckily I do not have a sweet tooth.This pickle goes well with parathas also. Today we will learn how to make lemon pickle/Elumichai oorugai following this easy recipe.








Lemon

Chickpeas Sundal recipe -How to make sundal- Channa sundal

Chickpeas Sundal Recipe - How to make Sundal - Channa SundalSundal can be done with any bean seed of your choice though chickpeas is very commonly used.A snack which is low in fat, high in proteins ,very healthy and also filling. After kids come back from school, you can give them any sundal as a snack.You can have it as a tea time snack also.Ingredients needed Chick peas /channa /garbanzo beans

Idli sambar -Sambar for Idly dosa -Idli sambar recipe

This sambar is specially made for idly and dosa. It is very simple and also tastes great with both idli and dosa .You can do this with or without the vegetables. I did not use vegetables as I did not have time in the morning . Today we will learn how to make sambar for idli, dosa, pongal, upma following this easy sambar recipe.


White ladybird!!!!! May be it had ujala bath!!





Idli Sambar

How to put border for your photos in photoshop

How to put border for your photos in photoshopYou do not have to spend a fortune or own a super camera for your photos to look presentable . Even small things like adding a border to your photos will make it stand out. Following request from some friends, I will be sharing tips on how to create a header, how to merge photographs as I have done in my palak paneer recipe, how to create banners, and

Bottle gourd recipe - Bottle gourd Dal

Bottle gourd recipe - Bottle gourd Dal- Lauki Dal Bottle gourd is very common in India and many dishes can be prepared with bottle gourd like kofta, halwa , stir fry, kootu etc. It is low in fat and cholesterol and is rich in fibre , it is easy to digest and is effective against constipation. Because of its high water content, it has cooling properties. It is a simple and comforting dish which

Potato Gravy - Potato recipe

This Potato gravy is a very simple and quick recipe which goes well with roti and pooris. I prepare this as a side dish not only for roti but also for peas pulav, vegetable pulav and vegetable biriyani. My children love this (of course they love anything with potatoes). Do try this simple easy recipe and you will love it. Today we will learn to make a quick gravy with potatoes.


Boiled

Drumstick Leaves Curry- Murungai Keerai poriyal

Drumstick leaves can be called the "Queen of all Greens" as it has the richest source of beta carotene among all green leafy vegetables. It is also rich in iron, calcium and vitamin C. Include drumstick leaves in your diet once in a week and protect yourself from certain degenerative diseases. Since I have a drumstick tree in my backyard, I prepare this murungai keerai poriyal once in a week.

Dosa Variety -Vegetable Uthappam

Vegetable UthappamA small circle and a semi circle vegetable uthappam. Make any shape of your choice and serve it for kids.(eg)You can make a house with a square and a triangle .They will get the goodness of vegetables and at the same time learn different shapes & colors. I am sure they will enjoy!!Now to the Vegetable Uthappam RecipeUthappam is a variety of dosa which is slightly thicker than

Snake Gourd Kootu - Pudalangai Kootu recipe

Snake Gourd with LentilsFor the past 4 days, I had connectivity problem, so could not update or visit others blog.I was so restless but did so many things which I will never do, if I had net connection. Well, today I am sharing a simple South Indian kootu recipe which is very common in my house. Snake gourd is rich in fibre and helps prevent constipation.I love preparing kootu as it does not need

Mixed Beans Recipe - Mixed Beans Gravy

Mixed Beans Recipe - Mixed Beans GravyWow! They look so colorful and lovely, isn't it? I got a big bag full of home grown mixed beans as a gift from a friend of ours. I was so delighted.What could be a better gift for a food blogger and a health freak like me .I prepared a variety of dishes with those bean seeds ranging from soups, mixed beans rice to mixed beans gravy.I prepared Mixed Beans

Rice Kheer Recipe -Rice payasam - Arisi Payasam

I am glad to inform you that padhuskitchen has completed 1 year today. What started as a hobby has become a passion now. When I receive comments or mails or when people come and tell me that they followed my recipes and it turned out well, I feel so happy.My first recipe was Mysore Rasam which I posted exactly on the same day, last year 16-7-2009. I have given the picture link below-My first post

Kitchen Tips-Cooking tips

Here are a few Kitchen tips to make your time in the kitchen easierAdd 2 tsp of water to the egg mixture to get fluffy omelette.To peel baby onions/pearl onions easily,soak them in cold water for 20 minutes.Use warm water for kneading dough to get soft rotis.Add a pinch of salt to the water while boiling eggs to prevent the egg shells from cracking.Add a little rice flour to the wheat

Plantain Curry-Plantain Curry Recipe-Valakkai Curry

Raw Banana/Plantain is called Vazhakkai in Tamil. Plantain curry is very simple to prepare. It tastes delicious with rice and sambar and also with rice and rasam. I prepare plantain curry in two ways - one with coconut and another with chilli powder without onion and garlic which I am sharing it here. Today we will learn how to make vazhakkai curry (Brahmin style) following this very simple

Baingan Bartha-Smoked Eggplant recipe

Baingan Bartha is a North Indian (Punjabi) dish prepared with smoked brinjals. I love it very much for the smoky flavour and prepare it often. It goes well with roti (Indian flat bread), poori and all parathas. You can also make brinjal thogayal (chutney) and brinjal raitha using smoked brinjal. Today we will learn how to make Baingan Bartha following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

Mixed Vegetable Pickle - Mixed Vegetable Pickle recipe

Vegetable Pickle - Vegetable Pickle RecipeDuring my younger days, I was addicted to this pacman gameI have used almost all the vegetables used in this pickle for the the pacman presentationAs I have told you earlier that my mother is an expert in making pickles and this vegetable pickle is one of her specialties, which I am going to share with you all today. All of us in our family love this

Carrot Rice

Carrot contains beta-carotene, a strong antioxidant that can prevent cancer. Regular consumption of carrots reduces cholesterol level which helps prevent heart related problems. Since carrots have vitamin A, it is said to be good for eye sight also. Including carrots in your diet makes the skin softer and smoother.Thus carrot in its cooked form or raw, is good for your health. Today let us

Palak Paneer

I am a big fan of North Indian (especially Punjabi dishes) dishes and cook North Indian dishes at least twice a week. I learnt all South Indian dishes from my mother and North Indian dishes from my aunty who is an expert in cooking various dishes. Palak Paneer is a very popular Indian dish that goes well with all Indian Breads and flavored rice. This is one of my family's favorite. Today let us

Potato Sandwich Recipe - Sandwich recipe

Usually on Sundays, after lunch, I do not spend time in the kitchen. I mostly spend time doing other things which I love. Every Sunday evening, my husband prepares something light. Today, he prepared potato sandwich and it tasted awesome. He cooks well and I never fail to complement him, so that I will get rest (he he). He cooked and I clicked pictures. Kids will love this sandwich very much.

Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Papaya can be called the "Super food" as it is rich in antioxidants. It is low in calories and high in nutritive value. Papayas are a good source of fiber, so they help in preventing constipation. It also helps keep your cholesterol levels down. Papayas contain papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. It has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties.The antioxidants found

Tomato Soup Recipe

Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe This is my family's favourite soup, so I prepare it frequently. I do not like buying ready made soup packets and always prefer to prepare it at home with fresh ingredients. This is very simple and easy to prepare and also a very common soup. I simply adore this soup for its flavor. A bowl of steaming hot homemade soup topped with cream is one of the most comforting

Onion Thokku Recipe

This onion thokku goes well for idly, dosa and all Indian breads. If you like onions, you can even use it as a spread for sandwich. This stays good for a month in the refrigerator, if properly handled. When you do not find time to prepare chutney, this thokku comes handy. It is very simple to prepare this thokku. Now to the Onion (vengaya thokku) thokku recipe







Onion Thokku




 Prep

Rava Kesari Recipe

I am very happy that this is my 100th post. My heartfelt thanks to all visitors, readers, fellow bloggers, friends for the encouragement, compliments and love you all have showered so far. I appreciate each and ever comment and feedback I have received. Thank you very much. Without your love and support Padhukitchen would not have come so far. So I decided to celebrate this occasion with a

Aloo Matar Recipe

Aloo Matar dry curry/Aloo Mutter Sukhi Sabzi is a dry dish prepared with potatoes and green peas. It is very simple to prepare and goes well with rice and all Indian breads. This sabji is loved by people of all age groups. Today we will learn how to make Potato peas dry curry following this easy recipe.



Aloo Matar dry curry with Dal 






Dry Aloo Matar Sabji-Aloo Mutter Sukhi Sabzi-Aloo

How to make Paneer at Home

Paneer is an Indian cheese prepared from milk. A variety of dishes can be prepared from paneer. It is a good source of protein. Though it is readily available in stores, home made paneer is very soft and spongy and is very simple to prepare. Since I will be posting many paneer dishes, I thought first I will share the process of making paneer at home for those who are not familiar with it or who

Radish Greens or Mullangi Keerai Poriyal

Radish Greens/ Mullangi keerai poriyal
Mrs.Radish green is so happy as Mr.Radish green got her a beautiful evening gown
Did you know that radish greens are an excellent source of Vitamin C. In fact they have far more calcium, protein and vitamin C than the roots. It contains cancer protective properties and aids in digestion. It also helps to flush toxins from the body. So next time when you buy

Vegetable Sandwich Recipe

Vegetable Sandwich Recipe (Indian)Hello Everybody, I am back from my vacation, fully charged and refreshed. Did not have the mood to spend much time in the kitchen, so just prepared this simple veggie sandwich. Sandwiches are very popular as they are very convenient to pack for school lunch or office or picnics etc. There are a wide variety of fillings ranging from pickles, veggies, paneer,

Baby Corn Rice or Baby Corn Rice recipe

Baby Corn Rice / Baby Corn recipe and a BreakI am leaving on a holiday with my family, so I will not be posting for the next two weeks. Feel free to enjoy my older posts till I am back. Mother's day falls on May 9 th, 2010 . As you all know mother's love is unconditional and priceless. As a mother, I always prefer to cook dishes which my children love very much rather than what I like. Both my

Karunai Kilangu Masiyal - Yam Masiyal Recipe

Karunai Kilangu masiyal is very simple to make and goes well as an accompaniment for rice. Karunai kilangu is the ordinary yam and Senai kilangu is the Elephant foot yam. For those who are not aware of karunai kilangu , I have given the picture below. Today we will learn how to make karunai kizhangu masiyal (Tamil Brahmin Style) following this easy recipe.







Karunai Kilangu Masiyal-Tamil

Vermicelli kheer or Semiya Payasam Recipe

Vermicelli kheer or semiya payasam (pudding) is a classic Indian dessert prepared with roasted vermicelli , milk and nuts. Normally I prepare sweet dishes only on special occasions or when I have guests or friends at home. The other day I had invited some of my daughter's friends home, so I had prepared this Vermicelli kheer for them and served it chilled. Needless to say, they enjoyed it very

Watermelon Juice

Just now came back from my mom's house after a week. Spent my time reading, eating, sleeping, shopping and watching movies. Enjoyed the pampering by my mother so much. I feel refreshed and I am back to routine now. I must tell you that I really missed you all very much.

Today's recipe is a simple watermelon juice. Watermelon is available in plenty in the markets now. It is packed with

Kosambari/Indian Salad

This is a typical Indian salad which is very simple to prepare and also a very healthy dish. This salad can be served with rice or can be taken as such. It is low in fat, so can be taken by those who want to reduce weight. Children love this very much. Since my children like the crunchy taste of capsicums very much, I have added it. In traditional recipe capsicum is not added. Today we will

Jeera Rasam Recipe

Rasam is a South Indian soup. It is prepared with tamarind juice or tomato, pepper and other spices. A typical South Indian meal will never be complete without rasam. Rasam can be taken as a soup or as an accompaniment for rice. It is very simple to prepare rasam and it comes under comfort food. This is very common in my house and I love it with hot steamed rice and any curry. Today let us

Spinach with Garlic and Lentils

Spinach Dal - Dal Palak - Spinach with Garlic and LentilsThe health benefits of spinach are numerous and its ability to help prevent disease is well known. It has antioxidants which helps fight cancer. Spinach is considered a super food. Spinach and many other dark leafy greens are loaded with calcium, folic acid, iron, Vitamin K, A and C. So try to include greens in your diet regularly and pave

Potato Curry Recipe

The most simplest, easiest curry which does not need much ingredients and can be prepared in a jiffy. There can hardly be anyone who does not love potatoes. This curry goes well with all Indian breads - roti, chappati and poori. It can be used as a stuffing for sandwich toast and also goes well with rice. I have given two methods of preparing this dry version of potato curry, both of which

Lemon Ginger Pickle

This is a very simple pickle prepared with fresh lemons, ginger and green chillies. It is very easy to prepare and tastes great with with curd rice. If refrigerated and handled properly, it will stay fresh for a month. Today we will learn how to make Lemon ginger pickle following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.


Lemon Ginger Pickle







Lemon Ginger Pickle-Quick Lemon Pickle




 

Rava Dosai

Rava Dosai


Rava dosa is quick and easy to prepare and also tastes great. It needs no grinding or fermenting. Whenever I run out of batter, my choice is rava dosa. This dosa should be taken hot. Now to this quick, simple and tasty dosa recipe.

Ingredients needed

Ravai /semolina – 1/2 cup
Rice flour – 1/2 cup
All purpose flour/maida –1/4 cup
Water - 3 - 3 1/2 cups
Green Chillies - 1 finely

Bitter gourd Recipe/ Bitter gourd pitlai

This is a very common dish in my house. You might all be knowing the health benefits of bitter gourd (karela in hindi). It is an excellent source of vitamin B1, B2, B3, C, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorous, manganese, and has high dietary fiber. It is used in treating diabetics and is also a blood purifier. Combined with brown chick peas and tur dal, it is very tasty and you will not

Potato Spinach Recipe

The health benefits of spinach are numerous and its ability to help prevent diseases is well known. Spinach is an excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful disease-fighting antioxidant. It is a rich source of Vitamins C, A, minerals and iron. It can be called the Super food. Combined with the versatile potato, it is a fantastic side dish for rice or roti (Indian flat bread). This is a very

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Wish You all a Very Happy Women's day

Tomorrow (March 8th) is not only International Women's Day, for me it is also my Father's Birthday. He was my source of inspiration and taught me so many things. He taught me to love others, he taught me to be patient, taught me to be persistent in what I do, gave me the courage, mental strength to face tough situations in life. If not for him I will not be

Gooseberry Pickle

My mother is very good in making pickles. Her garlic pickle is a hit among friends and relatives. So naturally I learnt to prepare all the pickles from her.You can definitely look forward for a collection of pickle recipes in my blog though this is the first one I am posting. I usually prefer home made pickles as store bought ones are loaded with preservatives. Pickles are very simple and easy

Red Beans Rice - Indian Style

Beans contain vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates.They are low in fat and high in dietary fiber, proteins, antioxidants and also a good source of iron. Darker colored beans like red beans are very good sources of antioxidants.They help to fight cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Combining them with rice, it makes a complete meal. They are also versatile as they can be added to a

Chikoo Milkshake

Sapodilla also known as sapote or chikoo is rich in vitamins, minerals and many health benefiting antioxidants. It is rich in dietary fiber and helps to relieve constipation. It contains antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin A which helps to protect against certain types of cancer. This milkshake needs only 3 ingredients and is super easy to prepare. You won't be able to have just one

Moong Dal Sprouts /Carrot Salad

Moong Dal /Green Gram Sprouts with CarrotsSalads are very good for health and has all the essential nutrients. There are a wide variety of salads. Salads can be prepared with vegetables, fruits, legumes, greens etc. You will all be knowing that you have to eat 5 different colors of fruits and veggies daily. The more colors we include in our diet, the more vitamins, minerals, nutrients, we get to

Waffles

Love is the most wonderful of all feelings in this world. St Valentine's Day is nearing, a special day to let your dear ones know that you love them. There are so many ways to express our love and food is one of them. A Simple Heart Shaped Waffles from padhuskitchen for Valentine’s Day.A Waffle is a batter or dough based cake cooked in a waffle iron patterned to give a distinctive and

Bitter Gourd Curry

Bitter gourds are good source of vitamins, minerals especially vitamin A, B1, B2, C and iron and has dietary fiber. It is low in calories and has lot of medicinal properties . It is said to be very useful in case of diabetic and also helps in treating blood disorders. It helps to improve the immune system and increases body's resistance against infection. So do not ignore this vegetable because

Keerai Kootu /Amaranth Leaves Kootu

Green leafy vegetables are rich source of many important nutrients like calcium, iron, beta-carotene, folic acid, vitamin C and riboflavin. No doubt it occupies an important place in our daily diet. It helps prevent certain degenerative diseases and some forms of cancer. Without leafy vegetables I feel my lunch is incomplete. This keerai kootu recipe is a request from one of my blogger friend.

Radish Channa Gravy

Flowers are made from radish and bow from radish peels with channa bow pin


Radish Channa Gravy




Radish is an excellent source of vitamin C. Including radish in our diet regularly helps to reduce obesity. It helps in curing constipation and piles and has anti-cancer properties. It has also been found beneficial in problems related to respiratory disorders. Radish can be taken raw in the

Cauliflower Curry

This is a very simple dry curry/poriyal prepared with cauliflower. It goes well with both rice and all Indian breads. My family loves this curry very much. I have added ginger as it aids in digestion and also because my family loves it. Those who do not like the taste of ginger can omit that. Today we will learn how to make gobi/cauliflower sabji following this easy recipe.







Cauliflower

Sesame Seed Rice

Sesame seeds are a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, Vitamin B1,Vitamin E, zinc and dietary fiber. Since it has vitamin E, it is good for the skin also. It is used widely in homemade bread, muffins and cookies. They add great flavor to the dish. I love this rice for its flavor and simplicity. If you have sesame seed powder kept ready, this ellu sadam/sesame seed rice can

Plantain Stem Yoghurt Kootu

Plantain stem is a good source of fiber. It flushes out toxins from our body and prevents constipation. It helps in weight reduction, gives a feeling of fullness as it is rich in fiber. Plantain stem juice (made with buttermilk) is said to cure urinary stones. In our house, we include plantian stem in our diet once in a week for its health benefits.We can make kootu with dal, yogurt kootu,

Puran Poli

Poli is a very popular, traditional sweet flat bread prepared during special occasions and festivals. It is known as bobbatlu in Telugu, obbattu, holige in Kannada, puran poli in Marathi and boli in Tamil and Malayalam. There are many variation of this recipe. I have used bengal gram dal and coconut to make this boli. Though it seems a time consuming process, it is very easy to prepare. It is

2 minutes Instant Healthy Wheat dosa !

Instant Wheat Dosa2 Minutes Instant Wheat dosa ! Yes it is true. No planning, no grinding, no fermenting, just mix wheat and rice flour together and start making yummy dosas. This dosa is a boon for working women. It is also healthy as we are not adding maida/ all purpose flour to make this dosa. When I am tired or do not have the mood to spend much time in the kitchen, this recipe comes handy.

How to make Dosa at home

Dosa is a South Indian crepe made from rice and lentils. It is rich in carbohydrates and protein and is usually prepared for breakfast or dinner. It is served with sambhar or chutney. Dosa is a favourite among kids. If I ask my kids whether they want idly or dosa, their choice is always dosa. There are a number of varieties of dosa but before going to all that I wanted to give the basic dosa