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Avarakkai Curry-Broad Beans Curry Recipe

2012-01-28T01:47:00.000-08:00

Today we will learn a very simple vegetable curry prepared with avarakkai (Broad beans in English- avarakkai in tamil) which is a great combination with rice and chapati.How to make Avarakkai /Broad beans curryServes -4Ingredients needed Broad beans -1/4 kg (250 grams)Onion -3/4 cup finely choppedRipe Tomatoes chopped -1 cupTurmeric powder -1/4 tspChilli powder -1 tsp Coriander powder - 2 tsp

Paneer Tikka Masala-Paneer Tikka Masala Recipe (gravy)

2012-01-26T22:08:00.000-08:00

Paneer tikka masala is a very popular dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese). It tastes heavenly with roti, naan, chapati and flavored rice.This dish is great for parties and will be a hit with guests also. Today let us learn how to make paneer tikka masala gravy following this easy recipe. Another great addition to my list of paneer recipes for all paneer lovers out there. Enjoy!How to

Brinjal Masala-Side dish for Pulao and Coconut rice-Brinjal Recipes

2012-01-22T23:33:00.000-08:00

This Brinjal masala or gravy is a great side dish for coconut rice and vegetable pulao.I came to know of this combo from my friend and from that day onwards, whenever I prepare coconut rice, I prepare this as a side dish.Try it and I am sure you are going to love this combo. Brinjal lovers like me will surely love this dish.Brinjal Masala/gravy -Side dish for Pulao and Coconut riceServes -

Indian Snacks Recipes

2012-01-22T07:28:00.000-08:00

Snacks are generally eaten between meals. Indians snack are very tasty and delicious. Snacks are usually served with evening tea or coffee. In this section you will find a variety of Indian snack items which are tried and tested in my kitchen. I am sure kids and adults will love these snacks.Murukku recipeOmapodi recipeKara boondi recipeThenkuzhal Murukku recipeRaw banana chipsMixture recipe (

Gobi 65-Cauliflower 65-Cauliflower Recipes

2012-01-20T00:57:00.000-08:00

Gobi 65 is a popular dish served in restaurants.It can be had as a starter or as a side dish or as a tea time snack. I prepared this as a side dish for vegetable pulao and we loved it very much. It is perfect for parties as it is very simple to prepare and tastes great. You can prepare your favorite Cauliflower 65 at your home following this easy gobi 65 recipe.How to make Gobi 65Ingredients

Cabbage Curry with Channa dal-Cabbage Curry Recipe

2012-01-17T23:07:00.000-08:00

The health benefits of cabbage are many. Cabbage offers many vitamins and fiber, with no fat or cholesterol. It has a good amount of vitamin C. I prepare cabbage in many ways. Today I am sharing with you how to make cabbage curry with channa dal following this easy cabbage (patta gobhi) curry recipe.Cabbage Curry with Dal Serves -4Ingredients neededCabbage -4 cups shreddedChanna dal/Bengal

Vegetable Pulao Recipe-How to make Vegetable Pulao -2

2012-01-16T00:43:00.000-08:00

This is the most comforting one pot meal for me and my whole family.We all love it very much.If you do not have much time but want to prepare a quick and comforting meal, then this is a perfect choice. It is perfect for office lunch box and kids lunch box also. This time I prepared a South Indian style brinjal gravy/kulambu as a side dish for this. Believe me, the combo tasted awesome. (stay

Peas Masala-Matar Masala Gravy-Green Peas Masala

2012-01-13T07:03:00.000-08:00

The market is flooded with fresh green peas, so I am using ample quantity of fresh green peas in many of my dishes. Peas are low in calories and contains no cholesterol They are excellent source of folic acid and also contain adequate amount of anti-oxidants. Peas masala is a very simple and delicious dish that goes well not only with chapati and poori but also with pulao and other flavored rice

Pongal Festival Recipes-Tamil Pongal Recipes

2012-01-10T06:44:00.000-08:00

Pongal is a four day long harvest festival celebrated at the start of the Tamil month,Thai, in Tamil Nadu. It is celebrated to thank Sun God for a bountiful harvest. The first day is Bhogi (January 14) followed by Surya pongal (January 15) on the next day. It is on this day, Chakkara Pongal, a delicacy prepared with newly harvested rice and jaggery is offered to the Sun God. The third day is

Dhokla Recipe-Instant Dhokla Recipe and Green Chutney

2012-01-09T06:51:00.000-08:00

Khamon Dhokla is a famous Gujarati dish which can be had as a snack or even as a breakfast with green chutney or coriander chutney. Traditionally Gujaratis prepare Khamon dokla by soaking rice, urad dal and channa dal for 8 hours, then they grind it, ferment it for another 8 hours and then steam it. But I have prepared dhokla with besan and this is an instant version of dhokla which you can

Keerai Kootu Recipe-Manathakkali Keerai Kootu

2012-01-07T21:56:00.000-08:00

Manathakkali which is known as black nightshade in English, has antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties. It has lot of health benefits.The leaf of this plant when chewed helps to cure mouth ulcers. According to Wikipedia, traditionally this plant was used to cure tuberculosis. Since I have these greens growing abundantly in my kitchen garden, I prepare this once in a fortnight. Today let us

Thiruvathirai kali recipe and Ezhukari Kootu

2012-01-05T22:39:00.000-08:00

Thirivadirai is auspicious for Lord Shiva and falls in the month of Marghazhi.It is on the 8th of January this year(2012). Thiruvathirai kali and Ezhukari Kootu are prepared on this day.Thiruvathirai kali recipeServes-4Ingredients neededRaw rice - 1 cupJaggery - 1 1/2 cupGrated coconut -3/4 cup loosely packedGhee - 1/4 cupCardamom - 1/4 tspCashew nuts - fewPreparationDry roast rice in a pan till

Bitter Gourd Chips-Karela Chips-Bitter Gourd Recipes

2012-01-04T22:39:00.000-08:00

Are you the one who does not like bitter gourd? Then try this bitter gourd chips and I am sure, you will love it very much. My kids who are not very fond of bitter gourd, love this chips very much. Today let us learn how to prepare bitter gourd chips following our easy bitter gourd chips recipe-How to make Bitter gourd chips (Pavakkai Chips)Ingredients needed Bitter gourd - 2 (medium size)Besan /

Gobi Manchurian Recipe-Gobi Recipes

2011-12-29T04:30:00.000-08:00

Gobi Manchurian is a very popular Indo Chinese dish made with cauliflower. Gobi Manchurian (gravy) is a fantastic side dish for Vegetable Fried rice and the dry version can be served as a snack or an appetizer. I prepared the gravy version as a side dish for fried rice and my whole family enjoyed it so much. Every time I prepare this dish, I get lot of compliments from my family and friends

Poondu Kulambu-Onion Garlic Kuzhambu

2011-12-25T22:43:00.000-08:00

This is one of our most favorite kuzhambu of all South Indian kulambu varieties. My children simply love this poondu vengaya kuzhambu so much, that they want this kuzhambu or vatha kulambu at least once in a week. In fact they eat more than usual when I prepare this poondu kuzhambu. This stays fresh even for 4-5 days if refrigerated and also perfect for lunch box. All you need is a simple

Peas Paratha Recipe-Green Peas Recipes

2011-12-23T01:21:00.000-08:00

I love this time of the year as we get varieties of fresh vegetables and fruits in the market.In this season, we get lot of fresh peas in the market, so I prepare lot of peas (matar) dishes and add peas even to simple stir fry. Green Peas paratha is a very delicious, healthy and filling breakfast. It can be served with pickles or curd.Today we will learn how to make peas paratha (matar ka

Paneer Butter Masala-Restaurant Style Recipe-Step by step pictures

2011-12-21T23:09:00.000-08:00

Paneer butter masala is a delicious Punjabi dish made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese). After I did jeera pulao and paneer butter masala for a small get together, my friends wanted a step by step recipe for it, so here I am with a step by step recipe for India's most popular paneer recipe. Today we will learn how to make paneer butter masala (Restaurant Style) in a very easy and simple

Vanilla Cake Recipe-Pressure Cooker Vanilla Cake Recipe

2011-12-18T02:04:00.000-08:00

I have received many queries and emails from friends and many readers asking me for alternative methods of baking cakes which has lead me to do this post. As we know that in India, baking is not that common and many households do not have an oven, but that should not deter one from baking cakes.When I was small, my mother used to bake so many cakes using pressure cooker method as she did not have

Eggless Marble Cake-How to make Marble cake

2011-12-16T01:08:00.000-08:00

Marble cake was my favorite when I was young as my mother used to make marble cupcakes often and we used to love it very much. I wanted to post my mom's recipe, but since she was away, I could not get her recipe. A Marble cake has both vanilla and chocolate batters, swirled to create a marble effect. It not only tastes great but also looks gorgeous. Today let us learn how to make eggless marble

Carrot Cake Recipe-How to make Carrot Cake

2011-12-15T07:15:00.000-08:00

Carrot cake is moist, dense, soft and delicious with grated carrots, walnuts and cinnamon. It was a big hit in my family. We loved plain carrot cake itself, but if you prefer, you can decorate it with cream cheese icing. My suggestion is, do not prepare the cake without walnuts and cinnamon as they give nice flavor and taste to the cake. Today we will learn how to prepare carrot cake following

Chocolate Recipe-No cook Chocolate Fudge Recipe

2011-12-14T06:57:00.000-08:00

This is a very easy no cook chocolate (fudge) with nuts and raisins, which even kids can prepare with a little supervision. You can involve your kids this Christmas to make these delicious no cook chocolate and I am sure they will enjoy it to the core.Today we will learn how to make chocolate following our easy no cook chocolate recipeHow to prepare Chocolate fudgeMakes 15-16

Christmas Recipes-Recipes for Christmas (Indian)

2011-12-14T04:25:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for Indian Christmas recipes? Well, Padhuskitchen has delicious tried and tested cakes and cookie recipes. Here you can find Traditional Christmas fruit cake (a must have for Christmas) and many other easy to bake cakes and cookies. Even if you do not have an oven, you can still enjoy this Christmas by making cakes as we have steamed cake recipe also. Soon you will find more cakes

Carrot Orange Salad Recipe

2011-12-11T22:15:00.000-08:00

This orange carrot salad has a mixed taste- tangy because of the oranges and sweet because of the dates. Orange lovers will love this salad. Let us learn how to prepare this easy orange carrot salad following this easy carrot orange salad recipe.Carrot orange saladServes 2-3Ingredients neededHung curd -3/4 cupCarrot - 3/4 cup grated finelyOrange segments -1/2 cup Orange juice -1/4 cup Dates

Instant Oats Idli-Oats Idli Recipe-Indian Oats Recipes

2011-12-11T01:10:00.000-08:00

Oats provides us with a wide range of health benefits. Oats are a storehouse of essential vitamins and minerals. Even research studies have proved that including oats in our regular diet provides us with many health benefits. Oats are high in fiber and help to reduce cholesterol. It is also considered to be beneficial for diabetic patients and people who want to reduce weight. How can one reduce

Poricha Kuzhambu-Poricha Kulambu Recipe

2011-12-08T23:27:00.000-08:00

Poricha Kuzhambu is a traditional Tamil Brahmin dish which is very common in my house. It is a very healthy dish as it is a combination of lentils and vegetables. You can prepare this kuzhambu with vegetables like brinjal, chow chow, pumpkin, bitter gourd, drumstick, broad beans but in this recipe I have used mixed vegetables to prepare this kulambu.(no onion-no garlic recipe).Today let us learn