Padhuskitchen

Cabbage Kootu-Easy Cabbage Kootu Recipe

2013-05-22T23:34:00.000-07:00

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

2013-05-21T09:47:00.000-07:00

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

2013-05-18T08:08:00.001-07:00

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

2013-05-16T21:34:00.001-07:00

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

2013-05-15T08:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2013-05-12T21:50:00.000-07:00

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

2013-05-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

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

2013-05-03T08:21:00.000-07:00

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

2013-05-01T03:53:00.001-07:00

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)

2013-04-29T00:48:00.003-07:00

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

2013-04-25T23:55:00.001-07:00

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

2013-04-25T07:55:00.000-07:00

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

2013-04-25T01:26:00.001-07:00

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

2013-04-22T23:41:00.002-07:00

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

2013-04-21T06:18:00.002-07:00

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. How to make Eggplant Rasavangi Prep time - under 15 mins Cook time - under 15 mins Serves -2-3

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

2013-04-19T00:33:00.000-07:00

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 Prep time -

Iced Lemon Tea-Iced Lemon Tea Recipe

2013-04-17T21:11:00.000-07:00

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

2013-04-15T00:39:00.001-07:00

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

2013-04-12T02:40:00.000-07:00

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

2013-04-11T23:42:00.001-07:00

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

2013-04-10T23:23:00.001-07:00

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

2013-04-03T02:10:00.001-07:00

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

2013-03-31T02:06:00.002-07:00

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)

2013-03-29T00:06:00.002-07:00

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

2013-03-27T08:49:00.000-07:00

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