Padma's Recipes

BRAHMI LEAVES /VALLARAI KEERAI CHUTNEY

2012-05-10T21:25:00.000-05:00

Brahmi Leaves / Vallarai Keerai Chutney(Indian Penny wort)Botanical Name - Centella asiatica is called as Brahmi in Hindi and Vallarai Keerai in Tamil.To learn more about this leaf click hereCentella asiatica, a perennial herb also known as gotu kola, produces fan-shaped, green leaves that are harvested and used for medicinal purposes.Some benefits of this leavesCentella asiatica is used to

ARBI / TARO IN TAMARIND GRAVY

2012-05-01T22:00:00.000-05:00

Arbi / Taro in Tamarind Gravy - Chamagadda Pulusu - Seppankizhangu Puli Kuzhambu It has been long since I posted something new. The reason being many with kids various competition, travelling, birthdays and shopping. Everyday I think I have to update my blog, but time just runs and then I just postpone doing. Today thought I have to somehow post and here I am which has been in my drafts for

RAGI UPMA

2012-04-03T07:25:00.000-05:00

Ragi Upma/Uppindi/Uppittu Ragi/Kezhvarugu/ Finger Millet/ Ragulu Back home when I was kid and even now for breakfast there would be varieties that would be idli or dosa combined with 2 – 3 chutneys or idli and upma or dosa and upma or mostly rava upma for us kids and ragi upma for Mom/dad and grandma. So have seen this breakfast n number of times in my house. This is a

MENTHI SANKATTI / VENDHAYA KALI / FENUGREEK RICE BALLS

2012-03-29T14:20:00.000-05:00

Menthi or Menthula Sankatti (Telugu)/ Vendhaya Kali(Tamil)/ Fenugreek(Methi Seeds) Rice Balls This dish is very common in my house and usually prepared for breakfasts. When I was a kid my mom used to beg, threat and bribe us to eat this dish or atleast taste some, but I never even went near it which I regret now. I always wondered how they can have it for breakfasts and when I had them

SPICY or MASALA OBBATTU

2012-03-20T14:15:00.000-05:00

Spicy or Masala Obbattu / Spicy or Masala Puran Poli / Kaaram Bobatlu / Kharada Holige / Khara Boli Ugadi is a festival of all tastes called as Shadrachalu and for this Ugadi let us have a very different type of Obbattu. This is a spicy version of obbattu or even call it as a stuffed or vegetable paratha. Whatever the name may be but, this is definitely that you should not be missing

UGADI RECIPES

2012-03-15T08:10:00.000-05:00

Ugadi Festival this year falls on this month 23rd( March 23, 2012). To know more about the festival click here. Ugadi Pachadi Ugadi Feast Obbattu Version 1 Obbattu Version 2 Coconut/ Kaayi Obbattu Obbattina Saaru Version 1 Obbattina Saaru Version 2 Spicy or Masala Obbattu

SUNDAKKAI KUZHAMBU

2012-03-13T07:40:00.000-05:00

Sundakkai known as Turkey Berry in English and Chundakka/kudhenakai in other Indian Languages. Learn more about it through wikipedia here Learn more about it here. Benefits of Turkey Berry: Turkey berry is widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes. These berries are either used as fresh berries or dried berries. Turkey berries are soaked in butter milk for one day and then dried in

GOLD FINGER CHAAT

2012-03-11T21:30:00.000-05:00

Masala Gold Finger Fryums/ Gold Finger Chaat/ Masala Boti and Vadagam/Vathal/Sandige Chaat Gold finger fryums is one of my favourite just like anyone. When I was kid I used to insert them in all my fingers and munch it on one by one just like other friends in school or neighbourhood. My son’s too love this snack and I always stock up with it at home. This snack which I am posting

VANKAYA PACHADI

2012-03-06T11:40:00.000-06:00

Katharikkai/Brinjal/Badhanekayi/Vankaya Pachadi Brinjal - 5 or 6 medium size Tamarind - Half lemon size Sambar Powder or Pulusu Powder - 1 tbsp Jaggery - 1 tbsp Salt as needed Onion - 1 small red onion or Pearl/small onion(shallots) - 6 or 7 sliced Grated coconut - 2 or 3 tbsp Curry leaves - few Mustard seeds - few Urad dhal - few Gingelly oil - 3 tsp There

BACHALI PAPPU / CLIMBING SPINACH DHAL

2012-02-18T11:19:00.000-06:00

Bachali Pappu / kodi Pasalai Keerai Paruppu/ Climbing(vine or creeping or Malabar) Spinach Dhal/ Basale Soppina Bele Have already posted a recipe using these leaves here. I am now posting an other recipe that goes well with rice. This can served with some fryums/papads and tastes great with rice and ghee. Tuvar/ Toor dhal – ¾ cup Climbing spinach – 2 cups ( washed and roughly

Multi Colored , Fruit and Bowl Shaped Kai/Suttu/Suthu Murukku

2012-01-07T23:30:00.000-06:00

Multi Colored/ Fruit and Bowl Shaped Kai/Suttu/Suthu MurukkuKai / Murukku or Suttu/suthu murukku is a traditional snack prepared in Tamil Nadu. In my family they make this murukku very often. My aunt and grandma are experts in making this swirls and also they do it so fast and very accurate in size and shape. In many of my posts I have mentioned about my Gomathi Athai and this recipe is also

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2012-01-01T00:00:00.000-06:00

Wishing you all a very Happy New year 2012 !!!

3rd Blog Anniversary

2011-11-26T21:40:00.001-06:00

Padma's Recipes celebrates its "3rd Blog Anniversary" today(November 26th). On this very special day which is for me and my blog, I wish to thank all of you my readers and friends for following and encouraging me from day one until now( and to show the same in future :D). Your kind words as well as compliments are always welcome as they enlighten me and give me the energy to share my passion to

BREAD HALWA

2011-11-16T09:25:00.000-06:00

Bread Halwa/ Pudding I Know recently that I have not been very active in posting/blogging/blog hopping, reason being many ( kids busy schedule, get togethers). Will be back in action soon. But, today did not want to miss posting anything as it is my Wedding Anniversary. Though I did not make this sweet today, just felt like posting a sweet which I had prepared few weeks back.This is a

NAVRANG MIXTURE / Mixed dhal/lentil Mixture

2011-11-04T12:00:00.000-05:00

Navrang/ Navadhanya/ Mixed Dhal/lentil/Pappu/Paruppu Mixture For this Diwali I made Rawa Laddoo, Milk Peda, Murukku, Ragi Murukku and Navrang Mixture. Navrang(9 Colors) mixture is nothing but a mix of of mixed/multi dhals/ lentils soaked seperately, dried and then deep fried. Then mixed with some spices and served. This can be stored in an air tight container for longer use. I prepared

Happy Diwali!!!

2011-10-25T21:02:00.000-05:00

Wishing you all a very Happy Diwali/Deepavali. Enjoy the Festival of lights with lots of sweets and savouries with Family and Friends. Stay safe. Here is my Diwali Platter Wishes Padma from Padma's Recipes

DIWALI RECIPES - Sweets and Snacks

2011-10-25T07:15:00.000-05:00

Below are some Diwali Sweets and Snacks recipes with links. Sweets:- Athirasam/Kajjaya / Ariselu Boondhi Laddu Sweet Boondhi Badusha Coconut Burfi Ukkarai Kaju/Cashew Katli Badam/Almond Katli Milk / Doodh Peda Chocolate Milk Peda Badam Halwa Sukhiyan Rawa Laddu Savouries / Snacks :-Kai/ Suthu Murukku Murukku Type 1 Murukku Type 2 Kara Boondhi Seedai Thattai / Nippattu Maida Murukku

ATHALAKKAI IN TAMARIND GRAVY

2011-10-23T20:48:00.000-05:00

Athalakkai or Kaasara Kaaya in Tamarind Gravy/ Puli Kuzhambu / Pulusu Athalakkai in Tamil(Momordica cymbalaria- botanical name) / Kaasara Kaaya in Telugu, Karsikayi in Kannada, Kattupaval inMalayalam and in Marathi it is known asKadavanchi, Kuduhunchi.Athalakkai looks very similar to small bittergourd but, both are very different in shape and taste. These are less bitter in taste. South Indian

ATHALAKKAI VATHAL / VADAGAM

2011-10-17T11:47:00.000-05:00

Athalakkai in Tamil(Momordica cymbalaria- botanical name) / Kaasara Kaaya in Telugu, Karsikayi in Kannada, Kattupaval inMalayalam and in Marathi it is known asKadavanchi, Kuduhunchi. Athalakkai looks very similar as small bittergourd but, both are very different in shape and taste. South Indian recipes like Poriyal(stir fry), fry, pulikulambu( tamarind gravy) and vadagam can be prepared

ebook-100 Yummy Diwali Recipes by Indus Ladies

2011-10-15T13:58:00.001-05:00

The eagerly awaited eBook - "100 Yummy Diwali Recipes" is available for download @ http://www.indusladies.com/100diwalisweet. "IndusLadies has compiled an eBook for this Diwali consisting of "100 Yummy Sweets & Desserts recipes", contributed by various Food Bloggers! Go ahead and download it @ http://www.indusladies.com/100diwalisweet. You can see my "Ukkarai" recipe in this ebook. Feel free

PUDINA ALOO BATH / MINT PALAV

2011-10-11T20:40:00.000-05:00

Pudina(Mint) Aloo(Potato) Bath( Rice Variety) / Mint Palav or Pulao Who does not love the aroma of some freshly plucked leaves right from our own garden and preparing it right away. I just love the smell of mint in anything and especially the smell that we get from frying the leaves, it just fills in the air. This rice is so simple to prepare, all you have to do is just cook the rice

GOOSEBERRY THAYIR PACHADI

2011-10-10T20:50:00.000-05:00

Goose Berry / Amla / Nellikkai / Usirikaya Thayir(Yogurt/Curd) PachadiGooseberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, and a good source of vitamin A,calcium, iron, and phosphorus. Gooseberry - 4 or 5( fresh or frozen)Coconut - 1/4 cup gratedGreen Chillies - 4 ( as spice needed)Ginger - 1/2 inch pieceCurd/Yogurt - 1 1/2 - 2 cupsSalt as neededMustard seeds - few by countUrad Dhal - few by

Indus Ladies Diwali E-Book

2011-09-30T09:12:00.002-05:00

Indus Ladies Diwali E Book For the upcoming Diwali on October 26th, 2011, Indusladies are compiling an E-Book called “100 Yummy Diwali Sweet Recipes”. They are collecting sweet/dessert recipes from various bloggers to be featured in their E-Book.This E-book will be made available as a free download to their community's 1.3 Lakh+ members. In addition, they will also be making this E-Book

CHANNA DHAL PAYASAM - My 550 Th Post

2011-09-27T07:30:00.000-05:00

Channa Dal(Bengal Gram) Kheer / Kadalai Paruppu Payasam/ Senaga Pappu Payasam/ Kadale Bele Payasa A sweet post to celebrate my 550th Post and also to reach Eight Lakh + Hits(8,00,000).Thanks to all my Friends, readers and Family for helping me reach this milestone and please continue your support.Channa dhal payasam is one of my favourite, I prepare this most of the time for any

BASALE SOPPINA BHAJJI

2011-09-19T21:15:00.000-05:00

Basale Soppu / Bachali Kurakku / Kodi Pasalai /Vine or Creeping or Climbing or Malabar Spinach Bhajji/Bajji/Fritters. These leaves are slightly thicker than regular spinach and more intense in flavor. This variety produces dark green leaves and vines and the stem are either green or violet in color. This plant was grown right in our garden at home( Mom's place in Bangalore), as kids we used