Tawa Pulao-Mumbai Street Food Recipe Tava Pulao

Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food. It is called tawa pulao as it is prepared on same tawa in which they make pav bhaji. Pav bhaji masala is used to prepare this pulao. It can be prepared with left over rice also. It is very easy to prepare and tastes delicious. It is perfect for lunch box also. Today we will learn how to make tawa pulao following this easy recipe.





How to prepare

Methi Paneer Bhurji Recipe-How to make Methi Paneer Bhurji-Methi Recipes

This delicious sabji is prepared with paneer (Cottage cheese) and methi (fenugreek leaves). It is a dry subzi and is a great side dish for chapati. It can also be used as a filling for chapati rolls or as a sandwich filling. It is perfect for lunch box also. Today we will learn how to make methi paneer sabzi following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.





How to make Methi Paneer

Easy Chutney Recipes-15 Chutney Varieties-Side dish for Idli-Dosa-Pongal-Upma

I have compiled 15 different varieties of delicious and easy chutney recipes below. They are best side dish not only for idli and dosa but also for upma, chapati, pongal and samosa. I am sure you will love these easy chutney varieties.






Garlic Chutney Spicy Kara ChutneyCoriander Chutney




Coriander chutney with onions Cabbage Chutney Capsicum Chutney




Onion Tomato

Easy Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe-Christmas Fruit Cake without Alcohol-Plum Cake

I wanted to bake something special for this Christmas, last year it was pinwheel cookies and crinkle chocolate cookies, this year it is this Quick and Easy Fruit Cake Recipe without Alcohol. This easy fruit cake is a simpler version of the traditional Christmas cake. You do not have to soak the dry fruits in alcohol, a week before as you normally do for the traditional Christmas cake. This is

100 Simple Indian Breakfast Recipes-Indian Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas

If you are struck up with ideas as to what to prepare for breakfast everyday, then you have come to the right place.I have put in lot of efforts and compiled 100 Simple and Easy Breakfast Recipes in one place. You have South Indian Breakfast recipes, North Indian Breakfast recipes, healthy breakfast recipes, quick breakfast recipes all compiled in one page.To make browsing easier, I

Garlic Rasam

I prepare this rasam at least once in a week. It can be had with hot rice topped with ghee or as an appetizer. It is very good for common cold, sore throat, loss of appetite and fever. When someone suffers from any of the above symptoms in my house, then this rasam will definitely make an appearance in our table. Garlic has been used for its beneficial effects for thousands of years. It is said

Corn Capsicum Sandwich Recipe-Sandwich Recipes

This is a very healthy sandwich prepared with brown bread, corn and capsicum. It is easy to prepare, taste delicious and can be had as a breakfast or as an evening snack. You can serve this filling sandwich to kids after they return from school. It is a favorite among both kids and adults. Today we will learn how to prepare corn capsicum sandwich following this easy recipe.








Corn

Kara Chutney Recipe-Spicy Red Chutney-Side dish for Appam,Idli,Dosa

This is a very popular Chettinad chutney prepared with pearl onions. This chutney is very easy to prepare and goes well with idli, dosa, kuzhi paniyaram and appam. It is also one for my favorite chutney for dosa. It tastes heavenly with mudakathan keerai dosai (coming soon) and paniyaram. Today we will learn how to make kara chutney following this simple recipe.








Kara Chutney-How to make

Oreo Cupcake Recipe-Owl Oreo Cupcakes

I wanted to bake some easy cupcakes for this Christmas, so decided to bake these Adorable Oreo Owl cupcakes. It is one of the easiest and cutest cupcake and will definitely be a hit among kids. It is easy and fun to make these owl cupcakes with oreo biscuits. It can be made for all fun occasions and birthdays. Myself and my daughter had a lovely time together making these owl cupcakes. Today we

Puli Aval-Easy Tamarind Poha(upma) Recipe-Poha Pulihora-Poha Recipes

Flattened rice is easily digestible and is used to prepare a variety of dishes from snacks to light breakfast to desserts. It is also called beaten rice. It is known as Aval in Tamil and Malayalam, Atukulu in Telugu, Poha in Hindi, Pohe in Marathi and Avalakki in Kannada. There are many traditional breakfast recipes which can be prepared in just 5 minutes like this puli aval. The great thing is

Senai Kizhangu Varuval-Elephant Foot Yam Fry (tawa fry)

Elephant Foot Yams can be used to prepare a variety of dishes like yam roast, masiyal, kootu, chutney, kababs, cutlets etc. It is know as Suran in Hindi, Senai Kizhangu in Tamil and Chena in Malayalam. The highest consumption of the elephant foot yam is in Africa, followed by some Asian countries such as India. Let us see a few health benefits of elephant foot yam before going to the recipe.

Spinach Sandwich Recipe-Spinach Potato Sandwich Toast-Quick Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes

It took only 15 minutes for me to make this delicious, healthy and filling spinach sandwich. Paired with a fruit or a glass of fruit juice, it makes a filling and healthy breakfast. Very simple, quick and also good for you. Today we will learn how to make Spinach Potato Sandwich following this easy recipe.



Spinach Potato Sandwich and a banana - filling and healthy vegetarian breakfast 

Rava Dhokla-Instant Sooji Dhokla Recipe-How to make Suji ka Dhokla

Dhokla is a very popular Gujarati (steamed) snack prepared with besan flour. This dhokla is prepared with sooji or semolina. I have added grated carrot to make it more healthy. You can add cooked and mashed green peas, finely chopped steamed mixed vegetables etc as per your preferences. Dhokla can be eaten for breakfast or as a snack. Today we will learn how to prepare Instant Rava Dhokla

Aloo Methi Sabzi-Aloo Methi Curry Recipe-Potato with fenugreek leaves

This is a dry sabji prepared with potatoes, fenugreek leaves and other spices.It goes well with rice, chapati, parathas and even as a stuffing for bread. Both fenugreek leaves (methi) and seeds contains good amount of iron and is very effective in anemia.Women more prone to iron deficiency especially during adolescence and pregnancy, so including greens especially methi leaves in their diet

Ragi Sweet Porridge-Ragi Malt-Finger Millet Sweet Porridge-Kezhvaragu Kanji

Ragi or finger millet is rich in calcium and antioxidants and are gluten-free. So I make it a point to include it in my diet often. My morning drink is always porridge, but not the same porridge everyday. If it is oats porridge one day, it is multi grain porridge or ragi porridge the next day. I also alternate between sweet porridge and savory porridge. So I never find porridge boring. That is

Multigrain Porridge - Porridge Recipe - Kanji

Multigrain Porridge Recipe - Kanji

My Dear friends, I am glad to inform you that Padhuskitchen has won the Bread Event organized by Chaitra  I got a lovely book on Kerala dishes for winning the event.




Today I am sharing with you my morning drink - it is a power packed drink which gives me the energy to be active the whole day.I know preparing this porridge powder is a bit time consuming

Foxtail Millet Dosa-Thinai Dosai Recipe-Healthy Dinner Recipes

Millets are nutritious, non-glutinous, alkaline making them very easy to digest. Millets are high on fibre and satiate hunger quickly preventing from overeating. Fiber supplied by whole grains offered the most protection. Pre-menopausal women eating the most whole grain fiber (at least 13 g/day) had a 41% reduced risk of breast cancer, compared to those with the lowest whole grain fiber intake

Lentil Soup Recipe-Dal Soup-Masoor Dal Tomato Soup-How to make Dal Soup

Lentil soup is a wholesome comforting soup and is very simple to prepare. You can use masoor dal or moong dal or a mix of both to prepare this soup. I have added tomatoes to make it more delicious. A bowl of hot lentil soup with whole wheat brown bread  makes a filling meal. It is perfect for dinner this season.




How to make Lentil Soup 

Prep time - under 10 mins
Cook time - under 15 mins

Rava Upma Recipe-How to make Upma-Quick Breakfast Recipes

Upma is one of the most easiest breakfast and can be done in a jiffy. Though I have posted many types of upma including vegetable rava upma, I realized that I did not post the most basic upma recipe (without any vegetables). Since it is a very basic recipe, I have given step wise pictures to make it easier for beginners. Today we will learn how to make rava upma following this easy recipe.

Soup Recipes-Indian Soup Recipes (Vegetarian)

Soup is a liquid food generally served warm, often served as the starter, first course, or entrée before a main meal.(wiki) Some soups are wholesome and make a filling meal when served with bread like the mixed bean soup. Find below a compilation of Indian Vegetarian Soup Recipes and Low fat soup recipes. Except creamy soups, all the other soups given below are low fat soups which helps in

Creamy Spinach Soup Recipe-Palak Soup-Soup Recipes

Spinach is an excellent source of iron. It has antioxidant properties which protects the body from free radicals. Spinach or palak soup is very simple to prepare, nutritious and also delicious. This picture was waiting for more than a year to be posted. I have the habit of having more than 30-40 pictures in stock. Sometime I even forget and prepare the same recipe again. Anyway, Today I am

Chapati Rolls-Vegetable Paneer Chapati Rolls Recipe-Lunch Box Ideas for Work,School (Indian)

Are you stuck for ideas for healthy lunch box recipes or wondering what to pack for lunch every day? Well, I have given few delicious and practical lunch box ideas for work (office), school that are nutritious, healthy and also easy to prepare. Today we will see how to make chapati rolls with a delicious semi dry paneer sabji and also a few lunch box ideas (Indian) for adults and kids.




How

Rajma Sandwich Recipe (Kidney beans)-Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes

This is a very easy, filling, nutritious sandwich which is rich in protein. This makes a filling and wholesome breakfast. You can have a fruit or fresh fruit juice along with it. This sandwich can also be packed for lunch for kids. Today we will learn how to make Kidney beans sandwich/Rajma Sandwich toast following this easy recipe.








Rajma Sandwich-Kidney Beans Sandwich




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Cabbage Chutney Recipe-Pattagobi (Muttai kose) Chutney for Idli,Dosa

Cabbage poriyal and cabbage kootu are commonly prepared dishes with cabbage but very few prepare chutney with cabbage. I had very less cabbage lying in my refrigerator which was not enough for preparing kootu or poriyal, so I made this easy cabbage chutney. It tasted yummy with dosa and idli. Do try it and you will not regret it. Today we will learn how to make cabbage chutney for idli, dosa

Kadalai Urundai-Peanut Jaggery Balls Recipe-Kadalai Mittai (chikki)-Karthigai Deepam Recipes

I wanted to prepare something special for Karthigai Deepam which falls on 17 th of this month. As I have already posted Pori Urundai, this time it is Kadalai Urundai (groundnut chikki). Moreover I got request from readers asking me for Peanut balls recipe.This is easy to prepare at home and also a very healthy snack for kids. Today we will learn how to make Kadalai Urundai following this easy

Vegetable Paratha Recipe-Mixed Veg Paratha-Vegetable Stuffed Paratha

This is a very healthy, nutritious and wholesome breakfast with the goodness of vegetables. Next to aloo parathas and gobi paratha, this is our family's favorite paratha. It can also be packed for lunch as it remains very soft even hours later. Perfect for kid's breakfast, lunch box and snack box. There is no need for any special side dish for this paratha as it is very tasty on its own. If

Poosanikkai Mor Kootu Recipe-Ash Gourd (white pumpkin) Mor Kootu

Ash Gourd is also called white gourd, winter gourd, winter melon or white pumpkin. It can be used to prepare a variety of dishes ranging from sambar to mor kuzhambu to halwa. After a long gap I am posting a very popular traditional South Indian (Tamil Brahmin) recipe. It is very easy to prepare and goes well with vathal kuzhambu, milagu kuzhambu or even any thogayal. Though I have not tried it

Chapati Kurma Recipe-Mixed Vegetable Kurma-Chappati Kurma (South Indian style)

This mixed vegetable kurma/veg kurma is a great side dish for chapati, parotta and poori. It is easy to prepare and tastes delicious. This kurma is very popular in South Indian hotels and is usually served with chapati and hence the name "chapati kurma"(I presume).Today we will learn how to make chapati kurma/veg kurma following this simple recipe with step wise pictures.




How to make

Ginger Cardamom Tea Recipe-Adrak Chai-How to make Ginger tea

Though I drink tea everyday, it has taken so many years for me to post this simple tea recipe.I kept postponing it as I found other recipes more important. I love to have tea in the evenings. For me sipping a cup of steaming tea and working on the computer is a great way to relax. My favorite is adrak or ginger tea. Today let us learn how to make ginger tea (adrak chai) following this easy

How to Cook Couscous-Easy Couscous Recipe with Sauce-(Vegetarian)

Couscous is made from tiny granules of durum wheat. The couscous grains are cooked by steaming them until they have a light, fluffy consistency. It is traditionally served with a meat or vegetable stew spooned over it. Couscous is a staple food throughout the North African cuisines of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania and Libya.The traditional technique for preparing couscous involves

Instant Breakfast Recipes-15 Quick Breakfast Recipes (Indian)-Cooking tips for working women

Are you a working women looking for healthy and instant breakfast recipes? If yes, you have come to the right place. I have compiled 15 quick and easy recipes which include bread recipes, poha recipes, South Indian breakfast recipes, Instant dosa recipes, oats recipes and upma recipes. These recipes will save you a lot of time in the morning and make your time in the kitchen, a pleasurable one.

Schezwan Dosa Recipe-How to make Schezwan Dosa

Schezwan Dosa is an Indo Chinese twist to the regular South Indian dosa. Now-a-days we get different varieties of dosas in hotels and this schezwan dosa is one among them. It is easy to prepare and has a delicious filling of vegetables stir fried with schezwan sauce. It is a favorite among kids. Today we will learn how to make schezwan dosa following our easy recipe.




How to make Schezwan

Aval Laddu-Poha Ladoo Recipe-Healthy Snack Recipes for Kids-Diwali Snacks

Today I am going to share with you a very easy and also a very healthy snack for kids which does not have white sugar or maida in it. You can also prepare this easy recipe for Diwali. Today we will learn how to make poha laddus following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








How to make Aval Laddu/Poha Laddu




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 5 mins 
 Serves: 9 laddus
 Recipe

Gulab Jamun Recipe-Gulab Jamuns with Khoya-Deepavali Sweets

I have been getting lot of requests for gulab jamun recipe with khoya. So I called my mother and got the recipe from her as she is an expert in making gulab jamuns. Already we have seen how to make gulab jamun with instant mix and with bread, today we will learn how to prepare Gulab jamuns with khoya following this very easy recipe.




Gulab Jamun Recipe with Khoya 

Prep time - under 10 mins

Easy Gulab Jamun Recipe-Bread Gulab Jamun-Diwali Sweets Recipes

Bread Gulab Jamun is very easy to prepare and is a quick alternative to the regular gulab jamuns. You can use leftover bread also for this. I have already posted Gulab Jamun prepared with ready mix. Soon I will be posting gulab jamun from scratch using khoya.  Today we will learn how to make this instant Gulab jamun using bread following our easy recipe with step wise pictures.








How

Kesar Kaju Katli Recipe-Kesar Kaju Burfi-Easy Diwali Sweet Recipes

Kaju Katli is a very popular Indian sweet which I have posted long time back. Kesar Kaju katli is one that includes saffron and is more exotic and rich. This expensive sweet can be easily made at home. Today we will learn how to prepare Kesar Kaju Katli recipe following our easy recipe with step by step pictures.








How to make Kaju Katli-Cashewnut Burfi with saffron




 Prep Time : 10

Coconut Laddu Recipe-Nariyal Ke Ladoo-Diwali Recipes for Kids

I am working overtime this Diwali to make your Diwali cooking experience, a very  happy and delightful one. This easy and traditional coconut laddu needs just 3 ingredients- coconut, milk, and sugar. Anyone, even beginners can try this with ease. I have also given you ideas on how to decorate the laddus (any laddus) for kids. I am sure that it would be great fun for the kids to help in making

Pasi Paruppu Laddu-Nei Urundai-Moong Dal (Payatham Paruppu) Ladoo-Healthy Diwali Snacks Recipes

Today I am going to share with you a very easy laddu recipe prepared with moong dal. It is very healthy, easy to make and needs just 3 ingredients. I have not used refined sugar but have used nattu sakkarai (natural unrefined cane sugar),so it makes a perfect and healthy snack for both kids and adults. Today we will learn how to make Nei Urundai or payantham paruppu laddu following this very

Rasmalai Recipe-How to make Rasmalai-Diwali Sweets

Rasmalai is a very popular Indian (Bengali) sweet prepared with paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Ras means 'juice' and malai means 'cream'. Rasmalai is actually rasgulla soaked in rich saffron flavored creamy milk. This rich dessert is usually prepared on special occasions and is served after meals. As Diwali in nearing, I wanted to post something special for all my readers, so here I am with

Karasev Recipe-Khara Sev-Easy Diwali Snacks Recipes

Karasev is a very popular snack and is very easy to prepare. When my mother came to stay with me a few months back, she did this karasev for the blog. I asked her as she is an expert in it. Her recipe is very simple and also fool proof. This post was waiting for a very long time. Now that Diwali is nearing, I though it is the right time to post this Easy Diwali Snacks. Today we will learn how

Thiratipal Recipe-Palkova-Diwali Sweet Recipes-Deepavali Sweet

This year Diwali falls on 2 nd November,2013. We have just another 15 days more for Diwali. This is my first recipe for this Diwali. Thiratipal is a very delicious traditional South Indian sweet. This is very easy to prepare and needs very few ingredients but a bit time consuming. There are hardly any chances to go wrong with this very easy recipe. Kids will love this Diwali sweet a lot. Today

Broccoli Rice Recipe-Easy Broccoli Pulao-Indian Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli Rice is very simple and easy to prepare. This is my style of preparing Broccoli rice. This dish can also be prepared with leftover rice or brown rice. Kids and adults will love this simple dish very much. According to the American Cancer Society "Broccoli is considered a good source of nutrients because it is rich in vitamin C, carotenoids (vitamin A-like substances), fiber, calcium,

Foxtail Millet Adai-Thinai Paruppu Adai-Healthy Dinner Recipes-Millet Recipes

Foxtail Millet is know as Kangni in Hindi, Thinai in Tamil, Korra in Telugu, Navane in Kannada and Thina in Malayalam. It is a variety of millet. Millets are gluten free and highly nutritious. The good thing is millets can be substituted in place of rice or wheat in most recipes. This adai has lentils and millets, so it is highly nutritious, full of fiber and rich in protein. This adai can be

Rajma Masala Recipe-Punjabi Rajma Masala-Kidney Beans Gravy

This is a very popular Punjabi recipe which goes well with roti, parathas, naan and rice. I have long time back post rajma recipe without onion and garlic. Today we will learn how to make Punjabi style Rajma or Kidney beans gravy following our step wise pictures.




How to make Rajma Masala

Prep time - under 15 mins
Cook time - under 30 mins
Serves -3

Ingredient needed

Onion - 1 cup chopped

Besan Ka Chilla-Besan Ka Cheela-Instant Kadalai Mavu Dosa

Besan ka chilla is prepared with gram flour and is also known as vegetarian omelet. It can be prepared in a jiffy with very few ingredients.The only thing about this dosa is, it should be eaten hot as it does not taste good when cold. I love dosas especially instant dosa as it comes handy when we do not have dosa batter or not in a mood to make any elaborate breakfast. Today we will learn how

Onion Pakoda-Onion Pakora Recipe-Cripsy Onion Pakodas (Fritters)

Onion Pakoda is a very popular snack recipe which can be prepared in just 5-10 minutes. In Mumbai, it is known as "Kanda Bhaji". It is also a popular tea  time snack and tastes great with green chutney or ketchup or as it is. This very simple and easy onion pakoda recipe is from a friend. Today we will learn how to prepare South Indian Onion Pakoda following this easy recipe.




How to make

Keerai Masiyal Recipe-Arai Keerai Masiyal

Today I am going to share with you an easy way of making Keerai Masiyal (Tamil Brahmin style-no onion no garlic recipe) using the pressure cooker. Though I have prepared this keerai masiyal with arai keerai, you can prepare the same recipe by substituting arai keerai with mulai keerai or siru keerai or spinach or paruppu keerai.





How to make Keerai Masiyal 

Prep time - under 10 mins
Cook

Beetroot Curry Recipe-Beetroot Channa Sabzi (for rice-chapati)

The health benefits of beetroot are many. It is a natural blood purifier.The iron content in beets are powerful blood purifiers. It also has detoxifying properties. So by including beetroots in our diet at least once in a week, we can enjoy its health benefits. Even those who are not big fans of this vegetable will love this easy beetroot curry. This is a very delicious, colorful, flavorful and

Aloo Bhindi Sabzi Recipe-Potato Lady's Finger Curry-How to make Aloo Bhindi Fry

This is a very popular North Indian (Punjabi) dry sabji prepared with potatoes and lady's finger. This sabji can be served as a side dish for rice, roti, parathas and can be used as a stuffing for chapati rolls. Today we will learn how to make Aloo Bhindi Fry/sabji following this easy recipe.








Aloo Bhindi Subzi-Aloo Bhindi Curry




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 30 mins 
 Serves: 2

Curry Leaves Chutney Recipe-Karuveppilai Chutney

Curry leaves also known as 'kadi patta' in Hindi is one of the popular herb used in Indian cooking especially in South Indian cooking. It  gives a distinct aroma and flavor to Indian dishes. Curry leaves or curry patta has numerous health benefits.  It is a rich source of vitamin A, calcium, folic acid and fiber. Curry leaves oil stimulates hair growth and also helps to prevent premature

Vegetable Bonda Recipe-How to make Vegetable Bonda-Quick Snack Recipe

Vegetable Bonda is a popular South Indian snack prepared with potatoes and mixed vegetables. You can prepare this with potatoes alone to make Potato bonda. This picture was waiting for more than 6 months in my folder to be posted. At last, I found time to post this. Back to the post, today we will learn how to prepare crispy mixed vegetable bonda following this easy recipe.  




How to make

Rajma Sundal Recipe-Kidney Beans Sundal-Sundal Recipes

Navaratri,2013 starts on the 5th of October and will continue for 9 days until Sunday, the 13th of October. I have already posted  9 sundal recipes for Navratri, here is another easy sundal recipe prepared with kidney beans. Today we will learn how to prepare rajma sundal following this easy recipe.




Rajma (Kidney beans) Sundal

Prep time -under 5 mins
Cook time -under 20 mins
Serves - 2

Oats Uttapam-How to make Oats Uthappam-Oats Oothappam-Healthy Breakfast Recipe

Oats are a great source of phosphorus, selenium and manganese. They’re a good source of soluble dietary fiber, iron and magnesium, vitamin B1. Studies have revealed that starting the day with a nutritious, fiber rich meal such as oats can help with maintaining a healthy weight. Oats has been found as having the highest satiety value of all breakfast meals, giving a feeling of fullness for

Fun Food for Kids-Creative Food-Fun Food for Fussy Eaters (Indian)

Make meal time fun and interesting for kids. It  is really very difficult to make some kids eat healthy food. Here are a few creative ideas on how to present food or make food appealing for kids. The way you present the food makes all the difference. It is not going to take much time. Kids love bright colored food, fun shapes, funny faces, figures etc. Make smiley faces or funny faces with

Ragi Puttu-Finger Millet (Kezhvaragu) Puttu Recipe-Finger Millet Recipes

Finger millet is know as Ragi in Kannada and Hindi, kezhvaragu or keppai in Tamil, ragulu in Telugu and koovaragu in Malayalam. It is a highly nutritious millet. Ragi is an excellent source of calcium (i.e.) about 10 times that of rice or wheat. Consumption of Ragi can reduce the risks of fractures and osteoporosis to a considerable extent. Ragi is also a rich source of fiber and helps lower

Kande Pohe-Poha-Aval Recipes-Quick Breakfast Recipe

Kande Pohe is a very popular Maharashtrian breakfast, which can also be had as an evening snack. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it is not advisable to skip breakfast due to lack of time. I always have aval or poha at home as it comes handy when we need a quick breakfast. It is healthy and takes only 10-15 minutes to prepare this dish. Today we will learn how to make Kande

Foxtail Millet Khichdi-Korra-Thinai Kichadi-Healthy Lunch Ideas

Millets are highly nutritious and non-glutinous.They are considered to be the least allergenic and most easily digestible grains available. Since millet does not contain gluten, it is a wonderful grain alternative for people who are gluten-sensitive. Millets are particularly high in minerals like iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Foxtail millet is rich in dietary fibre, protein and

Schezwan Noodles-Schezwan Hakka Veg Noodles Recipe

This is a very easy Indo Chinese recipe prepared with vegetables, noodles and schezwan sauce or chutney. If you have schezwan sauce or chutney with you, preparing stir fry Schezwan noodles is a breeze. Today we will learn how to make Schezwan Veg Noodles following this easy recipe.




Schezwan Stir Fry Veg Hakka Noodles

Prep time - under 10 mins
Cook time - under 15 mins
Serves - 2

Ada Pradhaman Recipe-Kerala style (with jaggery and coconut milk)-Onam Sadya Menu Recipes

Ada Pradhaman is another classic dessert or traditional payasam of Kerala. Payasam especially Ada payasam, be it palada payasam (prepared with rice ada, milk and sugar) or ada pradhaman (prepared with jaggery, rice ada and coconut milk) is especially popular during the festival of Onam. It  is an integral part of Onam Sadhya Menu. Today we will learn how to make Ada Pradhaman following this

How to make Coconut Milk-Homemade Coconut Milk-How to extract Coconut milk

Coconut milk is easy to extract at home. It is commonly used in many Indian dishes. I find it extremely difficult to write the procedure on how to prepare coconut milk from grated coconut every time I post recipes using coconut milk. So I decided to make a separate post on it. The good thing is homemade coconut milk is free of preservatives. Learn how to prepare coconut milk at home from fresh

Palada Pradhaman Payasam-Kerala Ada Pradhaman-Onam Special Recipes

Ada Pradhaman is traditionally prepared with coconut milk and jaggery. Palada pradhaman is prepared with rice flakes, milk and sugar. Rice ada or rice flakes is used for preparing both the payasams. As Onam is round the corner (16th, Sept 2013), I wanted to share this easy Palada Pradhaman payasam recipe.Today we will learn how to make Palada Payasam following this easy recipe.



How to make

Tomato Chutney Recipe (without onion)-Thakkali Chutney Recipes

Tomato Chutney is one of my favorites and you will find many different versions of tomato chutney in this space. This is one of the easiest chutney and goes well with most breakfast recipes. It can be used as a spread for sandwich and bread toast also. When I was young, my mom used to spread this chutney on both sides of the bread, toast it on tawa with a little ghee and serve hot. I love it so

Aloo Mutter Gravy-Aloo Matar Masala-Potato Peas Gravy Recipe (Restaurant Style)

Aloo Matar Gravy is a classic Punjabi dish prepared with potatoes and peas. It goes well not only with roti, paratha, naan but also with jeera pulao, vegetable pulao, ghee rice etc. Today we will learn how to make Aloo mutter gravy following our easy step by step recipe. If the cooking instructions are followed properly, anyone can make Creamy Restaurant Style Aloo Matar at home.

Aloo Matar

Pal Kozhukattai Recipe-Chettinad Pal Kolukattai-Easy Kozhukattai Recipes

Paal Kozhukattai is a very popular Chettinad sweet/dessert prepared with jaggery/sugar and coconut milk.This is an authentic recipe in which the dumplings are prepared by soaking and grinding rice. It tastes great and is simple to prepare. Today we will learn how to prepare paal kolukattai following this easy recipe.




How to make Pal Kozhukattai

Prep time - under 15 mins
Cook time - under

Coriander Chutney-Kothamalli Chutney Recipe (with onions)

This is a very delicious and easy coriander chutney that goes well with any breakfast or snacks. I love it even with bread and roti. Today we will learn how to make Coriander chutney with onions following this easy recipe. 



Coriander Chutney with  Foxtail Millet Adai 





How to make Coriander Chutney (kothamalli chutney)




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 10 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe

Coconut Chutney with garlic-Thengai Chutney Recipe (for vada, dosa, idli, pongal)

Have you every tried this plain coconut chutney with garlic flavor? It is very simple to prepare and tastes great with vada, pongal, idli, dosa and also as a dip for samosa and bajji. It does not need much ingredients to prepare this chutney. Today we will learn how to make coconut chutney (South Indian style) following this easy recipe.








Coconut chutney-Thengai Chutney with garlic




 

Vella Kozhukattai Recipe-(with kadalai paruppu)-Kozhukattai Recipes-Vinayagar Chaturthi Special Recipes

Vinayagar Chaturthi also known as Pillayar Chaturthi or Ganesh  Chaturthi is one of my most favorite festival from childhood. I love going out with my father to  buy the vinayagar made out of clay and the umbrella for vinayagar. Even now this festival is very special for me. I love collecting terracotta vinayagar statues and I add one to my collections every year. Today we will see how to make

North Indian Lunch Menu Ideas-Simple North Indian Meals

This is a very simple North Indian Meal which I prepared at home. I love very simple yet nutritious meals. Instead of preparing an array of dishes, I plan my meals in such a way that it is nutritious and well balanced.





Are you a working women looking for a healthy yet simple way to cook meals? If yes, then this healthy meal plan or Healthy North Indian Lunch Idea is just for you. It took

Phulka-How to make Soft Phulkas-Roti-Phulka Recipe (Direct flame method)

Phulka also known as roti or chapati is a popular Indian flat bread made with wheat flour. Making phulka or roti is not difficult. All you need is practice. Once you practice and get the hold of it, making phulka on direct flame is a breeze. Though I have posted how to make soft rotis on tawa long time back, today I am going to share with you tips to make soft phulkas on stove top (direct

Carrot Uttapam Recipe-Uthappam-Fun Food for Kids

Uttapam or Uthappam or Uthappa is a thick pancake/thick dosa prepared with toppings such as onion, tomatoes, capsicum, cabbage, mixed vegetables or carrot. It is usually served with sambar or chutney. Today we will learn how to make carrot uttapam and also how to make fun food for kids with dosa.


Make Breakfast time fun for kids 


Tiger Cub with Carrot Uttapam -Fun food for kids 


How to

Aloo Bajji Recipe-Potato (Urulaikizhangu) Bajji Recipe-Easy and Quick Snacks

Bajji is a quick and easy snack which can be prepared in just 15 minutes. It does not need much ingredients. You can prepare bajji with vegetables like brinjal, raw plantain, onion, chilli, baby corn, cauliflower etc. Today we will learn how to prepare bajji with potato following this easy recipe.




How to make Potato Bajji 

Prep time - under 15 mins

Ingredients needed

Potatoes - 2
Besan

Easy Onion Tomato Chutney Recipe-Vengayam Thakkali Chutney (for idli,dosa,chapati,bread,upma)

This is not only an easy chutney recipe but also a versatile chutney. It goes well with most breakfast dishes. I get so many mails everyday from people telling me that they love my recipes and also my way of presentation. Some even missed my vegetable carvings and cartoon figures with fruits and veggies. So here I am to make you all happy with this easy tomato onion chutney and tomato doll (

Samosa Recipe-Traditional Potato Samosa Recipe-How to make Samosa

Making traditional samosa at home is not as difficult as we all think. If you follow the cooking instructions given below, you can make delicious samosas at home. Though I have used potato stuffing, you can add steamed vegetables like carrot, beans, peas along with potatoes and make vegetable samosa. I have already posted onion samosa, today we will see how to make the traditional samosa with

Rava Kichadi-Semolina (Sooji) Khichdi Recipe-South Indian Breakfast Recipes

Rava Kichadi is one of my most favorite South Indian Breakfast. It is prepared with rava, vegetables and a generous amount of ghee. It is similar to rava bath or khara bath. Usually it is prepared with ghee which gives the soft texture to the kichadi  but I have mixed ghee + oil to avoid excess calories. You can try this for a change instead of the usual vegetable rava upma. Today we will

Brown Rice Salad Recipe with Beans-Brown Rice Double Beans Salad

Brown rice salad with double beans is one of my favorite dish with brown rice. It is filling, nutritious and also very tasty. Whenever my husband (he does not like brown rice) is away, this is my lunch. It hardly takes 15 minutes to prepare this. You do not need any side dish for this. It makes a complete meal loaded with vitamins, protein, fiber and antioxidants. Today we will learn how to

How to Cook Millets-(Varagu arisi-Saamai-Thinai-Kuthiravaali)-Healthy Lunch Menu (Indian)

Millets are gluten free, rich in fiber, proteins, minerals and vitamins. Besides being gluten-free, millets have higher nutritional value than wheat, especially phosphorus and iron. Its fiber content also helps prevent constipation and may reduce the risk of developing bowel disorders. Millets are easy to digest, contain a high amount of lecithin and are excellent for strengthening the nervous

Paruppu Vadai Recipe (without onions)-Dal Vada-Parippu Vada

Festival cooking is usually done without onion and garlic. Since now it festival season, I am posting paruppu vadai without onions. This vadai is prepared with kadalai paruppu (channa dal) and tur dal. It can be prepared in a matter of 15 minutes. Today we will learn how to prepare kadalai paruppu vadai following this easy recipe.








Paruppu Vada (without onion)-Dal Vada




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Vella Seedai-Vella Cheedai Recipe-(Step by Step pictures) Sree Krishna Jayanthi Special

Vella seedai is a traditional snack prepared  for Gokulashtami. I have already posted the salted version, today I am here with the sweet version or sweet seedai. It is very easy to prepare and taste very delicious. Today let us learn how to prepare vella seedai following this easy recipe.




How to make Vella Seedai

Cook time - under 20 mins
Yields -around 20-22 vella seedais

Vella Seedai

Avani Avittam Special Recipes-Avani Avittam Menu-Upakarma

Avani Avittam is an important ritual associated with the Brahmin community. Upakarma means beginning or "Arambham "i.e. to begin the study of the Veda also called "Avani Avittam" in Tamil is a Vedic ritual practiced by Hindus of the Brahmin caste. For example, Yajur Upakarma means to begin the study of the Yajur Veda. Those belonging to the Yajur Veda observe the Upakarma in the month of

Varalakshmi Vratam Recipes-Varalakshmi Vratham Menu

Varalakshmi Vratam is a festival to propitiate the goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, one of the Hindu Trinity. Varalakshmi is one who grants boons (Varam).Varalakshmi Vratam is performed by married woman for the well being of all the family members, especially husband, to get progeny etc. It is believed that worshiping Goddess Varalakshmi on this day is equivalent to worshiping

Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe-(Vegetarian)

This is a very simple stir fry recipe prepared with broccoli in Indian style. This stir fry goes best with rice. Broccoli is considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetable with numerous health benefits. According to whfoods "Amongst all of the commonly consumed cruciferous vegetables, broccoli stands out as the most concentrated source of a premiere antioxidant nutrient - vitamin C. It

Krishna Jayanthi Recipes-Janmashtami Special Recipes (Gokulashtami)

Krishna Jayanthi also know as Sree Jayanthi or Gokulashtami or Janmashtami or Krishnashtami is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. The main dishes prepared for Krishna Jayanthi are Thattai, seedai (both salted and sweet version) murukku and aval payasam. I have compiled all the important recipes in one place to make festival cooking easier for all the people out there who

Hakka Noodles Recipe-Vegetable Hakka Noodles-Indo-Chinese Recipes

Hakka Noodles (Veg) is another Indo-Chinese recipe which is a favorite among kids and adults. In this the boiled noodles are stir fried with vegetables and sauces. It is very simple to make and can be done in a few minutes time, if all the vegetables are cut and kept ready. Today we will learn how to make/cook Hakka Noodles following this easy recipe.








Hakka Noodles-How to prepare Veg

Garlic Chutney Recipe-Garlic Chutney for Dosa Idli and Rice

Garlic is packed with antioxidants and is very good for our health. Garlic has antibacterial and anti fungal properties. It help to lower cholesterol. Garlic thins the blood which can help in preventing heart diseases and stokes.The National Cancer Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, does not recommend any dietary supplement for the prevention of cancer, but recognizes garlic

How to Peel Garlic Easily

We all know that garlic is good for health and we should include it in our diet regularly to enjoy its numerous health benefits, but peeling garlic is so time consuming and many avoid it because of that. Some people even hate to peel garlic. Peeling garlic is not so difficult as many think. Here are few easy ways to peel garlic.





1.First slightly cut of the root end of the garlic clove.


2

Thattai Recipe-Crispy Thattai Murukku-Gokulashtami Recipes

Sri Jayanthi or Krishna Jayanthi falls on 28 th of this month. We usually make thattai, a crispy snack and seedai both salted and sweet version for this festival. Today let us learn how to make thattai following this easy recipe.




How to make Crispy Thattais

Ingredients needed

Rice flour - 1 cup
Fried gram flour/Dalia flour (pottukadalai mavu) -2 1/2 tbsp or urad dal flour (roasted,

Green Tea-How to make Green Tea

We all know that green tea has numerous health benefits. It is rich in antioxidant which helps to reduce the risk of cancer.The antioxidant present in green tea protect cells from damage, reduce the risk of heart attacks, help lower cholesterol level and boost immune system. It can aid in weight loss by improving your metabolism, which in turn allows your body to burn fat faster. The vitamin C

Chilli Bajji-Milagai Bajji Recipe-Stuffed Mirchi Bajji

Milagai bajji is a very popular street snack in India. There are many fans for this milagai bajji, hence wanted to do a separate post for this. You can make this with or without stuffing. I have tried both versions and both tastes great.Today we will learn how to make both the version of this chilli bajji following our easy recipe.








How to make Molaga Bajji-Chilli Bajji




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Vegetable Gravy Recipe-Mixed Vegetable Gravy for Roti,Pulao,Chapati

Most of the days, we have only chapati for dinner, so I used to make a variety of side dishes for chapati and this is one of my favorites. This goes well with most pulao and rice recipes (which are not tomato based) like vegetable rice, peas pulao, jeera pulao, carrot rice, paneer pulao, mushroom rice, vegetable pulao etc. Today we will learn how to make Mixed Veg Gravy without coconut

Palak Pakoda Recipe-Palak Pakora-Easy Spinach Fritters

Palak Pakoda/pakora is a delicious and crispy snack prepared with spinach leaves. It is very easy to prepare and can be served as a starter or as a tea time snack. As the monsoons have started, I am posting lot of snack recipes for you all to enjoy this season. Today we will learn how to make palak pakora/spinach pakoda following this easy recipe.








Spinach Pakora-Palak Pakoda




 Prep

Masala Poori-Masala Puri Chaat Recipe-Easy Chaat Recipes

Masala puri chaat is one of the most popular chaat recipe and can be easily prepared at home. It  is one of my kid's favorite chaat. They enjoyed  it so much that day. It can be served as a snack or an appetizer or a meal by itself. Today we will learn how to make masala puri chaat following this easy recipe. 








Masala Poori Chaat Recipe




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 

Onion Samosa Recipe-How to make Onion Samosas-(Step wise pictures)

Samosa is probably one of the most popular appetizer or snack in India. It is a deep fried or baked pastry with a savory filling, such as spiced potatoes, onions, ground lamb or ground chicken. The size, shape and consistency may vary, but typically, they are distinctly triangular (source-wiki). Samosas are served hot with mint chutney, green chutney or sweet chutney or tomato ketchup.Onion

Onion Bajji Recipe-Vengaya Bhajji (fritters)-Ulli Bajji

Who does't love bajjis or pakoras. It is a very popular deep fried snack served with tea. It is usually prepared with onions, potatoes, raw plantain, brinjals, chillies, bread etc. You do not need much ingredients to prepare this snack and the great thing is that it can be prepared in a jiffy. Moreover we will always have besan and onions at home. Today we will learn how to make onion bajji

Red Bell Pepper Chutney-Chutney Recipe for Idli Dosa

If you are bored of the regular coconut chutney or tomato chutney or onion chutney, then give this bell pepper chutney with tomatoes a try. It tastes great with idli, dosa, upma, adai, parathas and pongal. It can be used as a spread for bread and also as a dip for samosas, bajji etc. Today we will learn how to make bell pepper chutney following this simple recipe.








How to make Red Bell

Pani Puri Recipe-How to make Pani Poori-Golgappas-Chaat Recipes

Pani pooris are known as "Golgappas" in North India and "poochkas" in West Bengal. It is a very popular street food or chaat item in India. This snack is loved by both youngsters and adults.The crisp puris are stuffed with potatoes, moong sprouts/chickpeas and then filled with spicy chilled masala water and served. Making pani puri at home is hygienic and economical. Today we will learn a very

Vegetable Manchurian Recipe-Veg Manchurian Dry-Vegetable Manchurian Gravy

In our last post we learn't how to make mushroom fried rice. Today we will see a good side dish for it. This vegetable manchurian is a super combination for mushroom fried rice. This is a very popular Indian Chinese dish prepared with vegetables. Dry Vegetable manchurian can be served as an appetizer and the vegetable manchurian gravy can be served as main course. Learn how to make Veg

Mushroom Fried Rice Recipe-Indo-Chinese Recipe

Mushroom fried rice is very easy to prepare and also very popular among kids and adults. I made this mushroom fried rice with vegetable manchurian as side dish. The combination was great and we all enjoyed it a lot. You do not have to go to the restaurant to eat mushroom fried rice when you can make it easily at home to suit your taste. It is also great way to use up leftover rice. Today we

Mushroom Soup Recipe-Cream of Mushroom Soup-Easy Soup Recipes

Mushrooms are well known for its health benefits. They can be called "wonder food". They are rich in calcium, iron, potassium, copper and selenium (selenium is very good for the health of bones, hair, nails and teeth) Do you know that  mushroom contains vitamin-D in edible form. So why not include mushrooms in our diet once in a week. This creamy soup is another great addition to my long list

No Bake Biscuit Pudding-Marie Biscuit Pudding-Biscuit Cake-Easy Dessert Recipe

If you are searching for an easy dessert recipe, then this marie biscuit pudding is a perfect choice. It is so simple to prepare, the ingredients needed are easily available and the good thing is that it can be prepared a day ahead making it a perfect choice for parties and get togethers also. Today let us learn how to make biscuit pudding following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

Raw Mango Rice Recipe (Andhra Style)-Mamidikaya Pulihora

I have posted Mango rice (mango masala rice) earlier which is totally different from this recipe. This is another version of Mango rice (Andhra style) prepared with raw mangoes. It is very easy to prepare, needs less ingredients and tastes similar to the South Indian Lemon Rice. If you love lemon rice, then you will definitely love this mango rice also. In this recipe,we are adding grated

Mango Phirni Recipe-Aam Ki Phirni

Mango is one of the most versatile of fruits and can be added to a wide range of dishes from salads to desserts to main course. Before the mango season ends, I wanted to share another classic Indian dessert prepared with ripe mangoes. Today we will learn how to prepare mango phirni following our easy recipe.





How to make Mango Phirni 

Prep time - under 15 mins
Cook time - under 30 mins

Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe-Easy Homemade Eggless Vanilla Ice Cream (without an ice cream maker)

Who doesn't love ice creams? Homemade ice cream is very simple to make and tastes great. You do not need an ice cream maker to prepare ice cream at home. This basic vanilla ice cream is made with easily available ingredients and is very simple to prepare. You can also use this recipe as a base for making other ice creams by adding different flavor. Today we will see how to make vanilla

Peanut Chaat Recipe-How to make Peanut Chaat (salad)

Peanut Chaat is a very delicious and healthy snack prepared with boiled peanuts and fresh vegetables. It is rich in protein and is a perfect tea time treat. Adults and kids alike will love this chaat. It is so easy to prepare 

and no doubt healthy also. Today we will learn how to prepare peanut chaat following this easy recipe. 




Peanut Chaat Recipe

Prep time - under 15 mins
Cook time -

Paruppu Thogayal Recipe-Thuvaiyal Recipes

This is a very simple recipe which goes well with rice and jeera rasam. It is so easy to make and is also good for health. This is an authentic Tamil brahmin recipe. Whenever I prepare this, I make jeera rasam and vegetable curry or just any vegetable kootu to go along with it. Today let us learn how to prepare paruppu thogayal following this easy recipe.




How to make Paruppu Thogayal /

Dry Fruit Laddus-Dry Fruit and Nut Laddus-Healthy Snack Recipe

Dry Fruit Laddus are healthy, delicious and guilt free snacks. They are good not only for kids but also for adults.These healthy power packed snack does not have any unhealthy ingredients like sugar or preservatives or artificial food colors. The good thing is that they are so easy to prepare. You can give these laddus to kids after they return from school or even pack them in their snack box.

Puli Milagai Recipe-Green Chilli Pickle-Pickle Recipes (Indian)

This homemade green chilli pickle is very delicious and  goes well with parathas, idli, dosa, roti and curd rice. It is so easy to prepare and doesn't require much efforts or time.This chilli pickle is hot, tangy and a little sweet to taste.Today we will learn how to prepare green chilli pickle following this easy recipe. 




How to make Puli Milagai/ Chilli pickle

Ingredients needed 

Green

Thengai Podi-Chammanthi Podi Recipe-Roasted Coconut Chutney Powder

Thengai podi or chammanthi podi is a very tasty podi prepared with roasted coconut. It goes best with hot rice topped with a tsp of ghee. My mother prepares thengai podi in the same manner without shallots and ginger and adds more of dal which I will share with you later. Today we will learn how to make Kerala style Chammanthi podi  following this easy recipe. 








Chammanthi Podi (Kerala

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe-Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake from scratch

This classic pineapple upside down cake has caramelized  pineapple slices on top and a buttery white cake below. All these days, I though making these upside down cakes are difficult but it is not so. This cake is so easy to make and tastes delicious with the caramelized pineapple. You can make this classic cake for parties or small get togethers and completely "wow" your guests. Today we will

Moong Dal Cucumber Salad-Pasi Paruppu Kosumalli Recipe

Kosumalli  also known as Kosumbari is a traditional South Indian salad prepared with fresh vegetables and mostly soaked moong dal. There are many combinations and this is one of them. I love salads and can have it any time without any accompaniment. Today let us learn a very simple and healthy Indian salad following our easy recipe. 




How to prepare Kosumalli/ salad 

Prep time - under 15

Veppam Poo Rasam-Neem Flower Rasam Recipe

Neem is well known for its medicinal properties. It has been used in Ayurveda since a long time. Every part of the neem tree including bark, leaves, fruits, roots, flowers is beneficial to our health. Neem flower has many medicinal properties.The flowers are used in treating intestinal worms. They are said to purify blood and remove toxins from the body. It has the ability to improve the immune

Paneer Jalfrezi-Paneer Vegetable Jalfrezi (Curry)-Paneer Recipes

Paneer Vegetable Jalfrezi is a colorful and nutritious curry prepared with mixed vegetables and paneer. It goes very well with rotis, parathas and kulchas. You can also use this curry as a stuffing for chapati rolls.Chapati rolls with paneer vegetable jalfrezi is perfect for lunch box also. Today let us learn how to make paneer jalfrezi following this easy recipe. 








Paneer Jalfrezi




 

Vazhaipoo Poriyal-Banana Flower Curry (Stir Fry)-Vazhaipoo Recipes

Vazhaipoo is an excellent source of fiber. In our family all of us love plantain flower/banana flower and we include it once every week. It has many health benefits. Apart from being rich in fiber, it is said to be effective in treating excessive bleeding during menstruation. I learn't this poriyal from my friend as my mother usually prepares only vazhaipoo usili. I love this stir fry very much

Eggless Garlic Rolls-Easy Garlic Pull Apart Rolls Recipe (from scratch)

Myself and my daughter baked these garlic rolls some 10 months back. The pictures were in my folder waiting to be posted for such a long time. Since the pictures were taken with my old point and shoot camera, I did not feel like posting it. But the recipe is too good. This is my first attempt in making breads and I was happy that it turned out super soft and flavorful.



soft and flavorful

Moong Dal Gravy-Whole Green Gram Dhal Curry (sabzi)-Dal Recipes

Green gram is known as "pachai payaru" in tamil and "moong dal" in Hindi. This moong dal gravy is yet another addition to my long list of side dishes for chapati. This is very easy to prepare and is a great side dish for both chapati and rice.Today we will learn how to make moong dal curry following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.






Green Gram Dal/Moong Dal Recipe

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Beetroot Potato Soup-Easy Beetroot Soup Recipe (Indian)

This is a very healthy, tasty and easy beetroot soup. It has a lovely color and is creamy and slightly thick due to the addition of potatoes. Even those who are not fond of beetroots will love this delicious soup. This soup is very simple to prepare. Today let us learn how to make beetroot soup (Indian style) following our easy recipe.



Beetroot Potato Soup 





Beetroot Potato Soup




 

Vanilla Cupcakes-Easy Vanilla Cupcake Recipe-Basic Cupcakes

My daughter and myself baked these cupcakes for her friend's birthday a few months back. She did the baking and I did the frosting. It was great fun baking together. I enjoyed every moment with her. Doing things together will strengthen our relationship with the children. It will create memories for life. Back to the recipe, the cake turned out great and she was very excited as she baked it.

Cabbage Kootu-Easy Cabbage Kootu Recipe

Can you believe that you can make a delicious low calorie cabbage kootu in just 15 minutes with only 1 tsp of oil. I prepare cabbage kootu in 3-4 ways and this is one way of preparing it. It goes well with both rice and roti and is also good for health. Actually I prepared this cabbage kootu and salad for lunch one day. We mixed kootu with rice and had salad as a side dish for this. We all

Keppai Koozh-Ragi Porridge Recipe-Finger Millet Buttermilk Porridge

Ragi also know as finger millet is a rich source of calcium, protein, fiber, iron and other minerals. I usually drink oats porridge or multigrain porridge or ragi porridge after I come back from my morning walk. Ragi being a very good source of calcium is great for bone health. Being rich in iron, ragi consumption helps to improve the hemoglobin levels. I sincerely want to bring back these

Easy Carrot Soup Recipe-Carrot Ginger Soup-Low Fat Healthy Soup Recipes

I am taking easily digestible, low calorie food like soups, salads, steamed vegetables, fresh fruits, juices and fresh vegetables once in a week for dinner. I am doing this to avoid rice and wheat and also to reduce the strain on my digestive system. So henceforth, you will also be finding lot of low calorie recipes in this space. This carrot soup is very healthy, simple, easy to prepare and

Mango Shrikhand Recipe-Amrakhand Recipe-Mango Recipes

Shrikhand is a very popular Indian dessert made from strained yogurt. It is one of the main desserts in Maharashtrian and Gujarati cuisine. In Gujarati cuisine, shrikhand is eaten either as a side-dish with breads such as poori  or as a dessert. It is commonly served as part of a vegetarian thali in Gujarati restaurants and is popular as part of wedding feasts.(source-Wiki) A popular variation

Lassi Recipe-Sweet Lassi Recipe-Punjabi Lassi

Lassi is a very popular yogurt based drink from Punjab. Punjabi meal is incomplete without lassi. Lassi can be prepared in two ways-salted and sweet lassi. Sweet lassi is made from yogurt and sugar. Punjabi lassi is usually flavored with rose essence. Salted lassi is a savory drink mostly flavored with roasted and ground cumin powder. Sweet lassi can also be flavored with fruits. The most

Vegetarian Soup Recipes for Toddlers-Kids Soup Recipes-Easy Healthy Soups for Babies (Indian)

After posting Porridge recipes for babies, I wanted to do a post on soup recipes for toddlers.I have discussed with a consultant Pediatrician and also referred few books before writing this article.I have developed these soup recipes after consulting elders in our family. These soups can be given to babies above 6 months old. 



Beetroot carrot soup



Kindly read the tips given before going

Instant Mor Kuzhambu-More Kulambu Recipe (without coconut)-Indian Lunch Ideas

The mor kulambu which I have posted earlier is very popular not only in my family but even among many others. Many have tried and tested that kulambu and have written to me that they loved it very much.This is an instant recipe which can be prepared in just 5 minutes time and the good thing is it does not require coconut. You cannot expect this to taste as my earlier mor kulambu recipe but

Mor Keerai-Keerai Mor Kootu Recipe

This is another authentic Tamil Brahmin recipe. Since we all love yogurt in our home, this dish is one of our family's favorite. This is a very nutritious dish prepared with greens and yogurt. I have used red thandu keerai  (mulai keerai) known as Amaranth greens in English to prepare this dish.You can use siru keerai, arai keerai, mulai keerai or palak to make this dish. Today we will learn

Pomegranate Beetroot Juice Recipe-Healthy Summer Coolers

Pomegranates and beetroots, both contain plentiful amount of antioxidants and nutrients and they are also rich in vitamin C. Many do not like beetroot juice, so to make it more palatable, I have mixed pomegranate juice with it. I read an interesting fact about beetroots which I would like to share here. According to whfoods "Beets, frequently consumed either pickled or in borscht, the

Godhuma Dosa Recipe-Crispy Instant Wheat Dosa (Step wise pictures)

Are you a working women or a busy professional (or anyone for that matter) looking for instant yet healthy recipes, then this is just for you.This is a very easy and healthy dosa prepared with just 2 main ingredients- rice flour and wheat flour (no maida). If you learn to make this dosa, it will save you a lot of time, it will come handy when you return home late from the office and make your

Carrot Orange Juice-Juice Recipes

I love fresh fruit juices and I always stock my fridge with fresh fruits and vegetables. Whenever I feel like drinking something cold or when I feel hungry in between meals, I opt for fresh juice.I do not stock any aerated drinks or colas in my fridge nor do I encourage my children as they are mostly loaded with sugar and devoid of nutritional value.Today we will learn how to make fresh orange

Mixed Vegetable Raita-Mixed Vegetable raita recipe

Mixed Vegetable Raita-Mixed Vegetable Raita recipe




Raita is nothing but an Indian salad with yogurt dressing. Mixed vegetable raita goes well with Mint pulao,Vegetable Pulav, Peas Pulav, Vegetable Biriyani, Bisibelabath, Tomato rice, Brinjal rice and most mixed rice recipes. I love to have it with roti/chapati , paratha, sometimes as such without any accompaniments.






Ingredients

Spinach Khichdi-Palak Khichdi Recipe-Khichdi Recipes

Khichdi has always been our family's favorite food. Its also ranks top in my list of comfort food. This khichdi is similar to my vegetable khichdi except instead of vegetables, I have used spinach. It is a very nutritious, filling and a comforting meal. Both kids and adults will love this khichdi. Today we will learn how to prepare palak khichdi following this simple recipe with step wise

Lemonade Recipe-Lemon Juice Recipe

I always prefer to make fresh juice than preparing lemon squash as I do not like adding chemical preservatives to my juice recipes. This lemonade does not have any preservatives and stays fresh for 2-3 days if refrigerated. Lemon juice has lot of health benefits. It is a good sources of vitamin C which helps in increasing body immunity. Today let us learn how to make fresh lemon juice following

Brinjal Rasavangi-Kathirikai (eggplant) Rasavangi Recipe

This is a very traditional and authentic Tamil Brahmin recipe prepared with brinjals. I love traditional recipes very much and very particular that these recipes should be treasured. Today we will learn how to prepare Brinjal Rasavangi following our easy recipe with step by step pictures.







Kathirikai Rasavangi-Brinjal Rasavangi




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves: 2-3

Musk Melon Juice Recipe-Cantaloupe (Kirni Pazham) Juice-Summer Drinks

Muskmelon and  watermelon are available in plenty this season in the market. Melon juice is not only a great thirst quencher but also helps in weight loss.It has cooling properties which helps to reduce body heat, thereby preventing various related ailments. Today let us learn how to make musk melon juice following this easy recipe.



Cantaloupe Juice 

Cantaloupe Juice Recipe 

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Iced Lemon Tea-Iced Lemon Tea Recipe

This is another refreshing drink perfect for this season. Though I am not very fond of it, my son loves iced tea with lemon. It can be easily made at home.Today let us see how to make iced lemon tea following our easy recipe.





Iced Lemon Tea (with mint flavor)
Serves -2

Ingredients needed 

Lemon - 1
Tea powder -1 tsp or tea bag -1
Ice cold water - 2 cups
Ice cubes - 2-3
Sugar or honey to

Grape Juice-Homemade Grape Juice-Summer Cooler Recipes

Most of the ready made juices we get in the market is not pure, so I always prefer to buy fresh fruits from the market and prepare juice at home.It is not going to take much time. Moreover the commercially available juices have preservatives to increase their self life. So in my opinion, it is always better to go natural. If you can buy organic fruits and vegetables, it is even better. Grape

Pasi Paruppu Payasam-Payatham Paruppu Payasam-Moong Dal Kheer Recipe without coconut milk

This is a very traditional Tamil Brahmin style of making paruppu payasam. It does not require coconut milk. I have already posted the Kerala style of preparing Paruppu payasam with coconut milk. I love jaggery based dishes, so naturally love both these payasams very much. I wanted to post something special for Tamil New Year/ Tamil Varusha Pirappu, so decided to post my most favorite payasam.

Unniappam-Unniyappam Recipe-Neyyappam-Vishu Special Recipes

Unni appam is a popular snack in Kerala prepared from rice, jaggery, banana and ghee.Today I am going to share with you 2 methods of preparing unniappams. One which I learnt from my friend and another is an instant version which I got it from a magazine. I have tried and tested both methods. Personally I liked the outcome of the first method but I am  sharing with you the other method also (

Panakam-Panagam-Sri Rama Navami Recipes

Sri Rama Navami  is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Ram Navami falls on the ninth day of the Chaitra month (the first month according to Hindu calendar).This year it falls on April 19th, 2013. Find Rama Navami recipes below-




Panagam Recipe

Prep time - under 15 mins
Serves -1

Ingredients needed 

Jaggery -1/4 cup
Water - 1 1/

Ragi Dosa-Instant Ragi Dosa Recipe-How to make Finger Millet Dosa

Ragi is known as finger millet in English and Kezhvaragu in Tamil. It is rich in calcium, protein, iron and is also a good source of fiber. It is said to be good for diabetic patients also.Today I am sharing 3 recipes for ragi or finger millet dosa. You can choose whichever is comfortable for you. The first one is prepared by grinding urad dal and mixing ragi flour, the second one is instant

Potato Capsicum Curry-Aloo Capsicum Sabzi Recipe

This is another simple vegetable curry recipe using South Indian masala which goes well with both rice and chapati. This curry can be used to prepare chapati rolls also.Just place 3 tbsp of this subji on chapati, roll it and serve or pack it in your lunch box. It is easy to carry and also very filling and satisfying. Today we will learn how to prepare aloo capsicum sabji following this simple

Onion Rava Dosa Recipe-Instant Rava Dosa (step wise pictures)

Rava dosa is a very popular South Indian Breakfast which is very easy to prepare. I have already posted rava dosa here, this is another recipe of rava dosa from my mother's kitchen. It is an instant recipe and needs no prior planning. It is very tasty, crispy and instant but you need a little skill to prepare this dosa. I have given you detailed instructions with pictures so that any can

Sweet Paniyaram-Sweet Paniyaram Recipe with Idli Batter

Paniyaram is a very popular traditional South Indian snack prepared with from pulses and rice using a special paniyaram mould. Kuzhi paniyarams can be made sweet or spicy. It is a favorite among kids.You can give them as snacks when they return from school. It is very healthy as we are using only idli batter, coconut and jaggery to prepare this.I have already posted spicy kara paniyaram using

Malai Kofta Recipe-How to make Malai Kofta (Restaurant Style)

Malai Kofta is a classic North Indian dish originated from the Mughlai cuisine. Malai refers to the cream and  koftas are deep fried paneer and vegetable dumplings in rich and creamy tomato gravy. It is a rich dish perfect for parties and special occasions. It goes well with chapati, naan, jeera rice, all pulaos and parathas. Today we will learn how to make malai kofta following this very

Paneer Dosa Recipe-How to make Paneer Dosa

I had this paneer dosa in a hotel few months back and loved it very much. The dosa was soft with delicious paneer filling inside. They had 2 varieties of paneer dosas, one is this paneer dosa and another is paneer butter masala dosa. Paneer butter masala dosas are crisp dosas with  paneer butter masala filling whereas paneer dosas are soft with this paneer sabji filling. Instead of the usual

Bread Upma Recipe-How to make Bread Upma

Are you bored of bread toast and bread sandwiches, then this South Indian Style bread upma is for you.This is a very tasty and delicious breakfast that can be make in a few minutes time. It can be prepared with left over bread also. Even those who do not like upma will love this bread upma. Today we will learn how to make bread upma following this easy recipe.



South Indian Style Bread Upma 

Vegetable Cutlet Recipe-How to make Vegetable Cutlets-(Step by Step pictures)

Vegetable cutlet is a very popular and simple snack item. It is very easy to make and can be had as an appetizer or light afternoon snack or evening snack with tea. It is great for small parties and get togethers. Today we will learn how to make Vegetable cutlet following this easy recipe.








How to prepare Vegetable Cutlet-Vegetable Cutlet




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 

Mor Kali-More Kali Recipe-Mor Kuzhu

Mor Kali is a very traditional and authentic dish prepared with buttermilk and rice flour. It is common in Tamil Brahmin families. It can be prepared in a matter of 10-15 minutes and can be had as a tiffin or snack item. You do not need any side dish for this and can be taken as it is. If required, you can have any pickle or just maavadu water as a side dish. I love to have this hot without any