tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70261702149658434372026-04-16T23:25:10.935-07:00Easy Indian Vegetarian RecipesPadhu Sankarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00987642181235037005noreply@blogger.comBlogger1233125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7026170214965843437.post-68603096698606051112019-03-24T23:39:00.000-07:002019-03-24T23:40:32.117-07:00

I am very choosy when it comes to product reviews. I don't accept or recommend products that I don't use or consider unhealthy. But when EN PAN (EN INNOVATIONS) approached me to review their cast iron dosa tawa, I immediately accepted it, not only because I am a dosa lover but also because I love cooking in cast iron pans as they are healthy.  First let me introduce EN PAN EN PAN

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Pumpkin (known as parangikai in Tamil) adai has a totally different flavor from the traditional adai recipe, I have shared earlier. This protein rich and nutritious adai has the goodness of lentils, pumpkin, pearl onions and herbs like coriander and curry leaves. Pumpkin as we know is rich in antioxidants which may help prevent various illness. It is rich in vitamins and minerals but low in

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Mochai kootu is a simple everyday recipe which goes well with rice, chapati, idli and dosa. It tastes good when mixed with hot rice topped with a tsp ghee. It is rich in protein, fiber and minerals. It has calcium and iron. As it is rich in fiber, it helps in weight loss also. Many avoid this as it leads to gastric problems. But if you remove the outer skin, it does not give such problems. In

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Kootanchoru is a very popular South Indian (Tirunelveli) dish which is very simple to make. Don't get intimidated by its name or by the long list of ingredients, it is actually a very simple, wholesome one pot meal prepared with rice, dal, vegetables, greens and legumes. It is very delicious and nutritious. If you do not want to use rice, you can substitute with millets like kuthiraivali,

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Vazhaikkai Podi-Raw Banana Podi is dry side dish prepared with raw banana and spices. It is not very common, in fact many do not know about this dish at all. I do make this when I have leftover raw bananas/raw plantain. This is very tasty, when had with hot rice and ghee. Make any vegetable kootu to pair with it and your lunch is ready in a jiffy. These dishes take mere minutes to prepare.

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Indian masala chai is a very popular beverage in India which can be enjoyed anytime. Tea is one of my favorite beverage and I always enjoy flavored tea. Apart from ginger cardamom tea, masala chai is one of my favorites. Chai masala is a blend of different spices and is used in the preparation of masala tea. Adding a dash of spice blend, no doubt takes the tea to the next level. This chai

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Paneer Bread rolls are very easy and quick to make and is a great tea time snack. It also makes a great appetizer and an after school snack for kids. Today we will learn how to make bread paneer rolls following this easy recipe with step wise pictures and video. Bread Paneer Rolls  Prep Time : 5 mins  Cook Time : 10 mins   Yields:4 Bread Rolls  Recipe

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Hariyali Paneer Tikka is a delicious North Indian dish made with paneer. Paneer is marinated in hariyali paste/green chutney along with spices and then grilled. It is a great evening time snack. It is ideal for parties and get togethers. It also goes well with rotis and can be used as a stuffing when making kathi rolls. Today we will learn how to make Hariyali paneer following this easy recipe

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Tomato Chutney with Coconut is another simple chutney made with onion, tomato, coriander leaves, curry leaves and coconut. This chutney goes well as a side dish for many tiffin items like idli, dosa, pongal, chapati etc. It is great with bread also. When you do not have much onions or tomatoes in your pantry, you can increase the quantity of chutney by adding coconut. Today we will learn how to

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First of all, I would like to thank you all wholeheartedly for all the love, support and encouragement, you have given me so far, without which Padhuskitchen would not have reached this height. Many of you have been asking me to upload videos for a very long time, but I was unable to do so. Some of you even suggested and sent me links on how to take videos using smart phone. Thank you for all

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Tomato poha is made with flattened rice, tomatoes and spices. This can be had for breakfast, dinner or even as an evening snack with tea. This dish does not need much ingredients and can be made in just 15-20 minutes. Today let us see how to make this quick and easy tomato poha following our easy recipe with step wise pictures and video. Tomato Poha-Thakkali Aval  Prep Time :

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Tomato thokku is a versatile dish which goes well with idli, dosa, chapati, paratha, curd rice, upma and many more dishes. Mixed with hot steamed rice, topped with a tsp of sesame seed oil, it tastes awesome. It can be used as a spread for bread toast and sandwiches. You can take this even during travel as it does not get spoiled for 2 days at room temperature. It comes handy when you don't

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Vegetable saagu is a very simple Karnataka style dish prepared with mixed vegetables. It goes well with set dosa, poori, chapati, neer dosa and rava idli. Today we will learn how to make vegetable saagu following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. Mixed Vegetable Saagu  Prep Time : 15 mins  Cook Time : 10 mins   Serves: 4  Recipe Category: 

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Mint Podi/Pudina podi is a very flavorful podi which goes well with rice and idli, dosa. This podi when mixed with piping hot rice and ghee tastes awesome. I used homegrown mint to make this podi, so it is all the more aromatic. Today we will learn how to make pudina/mint podi following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. Pudina Podi-Mint Podi  Prep Time : 15 mins &nbsp

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Set Dosa is a very popular breakfast of Karnataka. It is called set dosa as it is served in a set of 3, usually with coconut chutney and vegetable sagu. These dosas are small in size, thick, soft and spongy. Today let us learn how to make Karnataka style Set dosa following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. Set Dosa  Prep Time : 30 mins (excluding soaking time) &

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Lemon Mint Cooler is a very refreshing drink, perfect for summer. It is a blend of fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, chilled water and sweetener. I have abundant mint and lemons in my kitchen garden, so I prepare this cooler with fresh lemons and mint. In addition to being an amazing thirst quencher, it is very healthy. It is very easy to make and super delicious. Today let us learn how to make

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Rasam is very common in all South Indian homes. We make different types of rasam and this mint (pudina in Tamil) rasam is one of them. It is very flavorful and easy to make. This rasam does not need rasam powder. It is the mint, peppercorns and cumin seeds which gives flavor to the rasam. I used homegrown mint leaves to make this rasam and my whole house smelled like spa. Today we

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Misal pav is a popular dish from Maharashtra. Misal is a spicy dish usually prepared with moth beans and served with pav buns. As misal is usually spicy, it is served with buttermilk. Misal pav can be had as a snack or breakfast or as a light lunch. Today we will learn how to make misal pav following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. How to make Misal Pav  Prep Time :

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Making soft and spongy idlis whether in grinder or mixie has never been a problem to me. I make it with ease. As I got many request asking me to share, how to grind for idli batter in mixie, here I am with this post. Anybody can make soft idlis whether the batter is ground in grinder or mixie, when you follow the simple tips given below. Today let see how to make Idli dosa batter in mixie/mixer

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Dahi aloo is a quick and easy side dish prepared with potatoes and curd. It goes well with rice, chapati, poori and batura. Today we will learn how to make Dahi wali aloo sabzi following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. Dahi Aloo Sabzi  Prep Time : 10 mins  Cook Time : 10 mins   Serves: 3-4  Recipe Category: Side Dish  Recipe Cuisine:

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Hara bhara kebab is a popular appetizer/starter prepared with potatoes, spinach, peas, coriander leaves and spices. It is very simple and easy to make at home. It makes a perfect tea time snack and also a great party starter. It is very popular among adults as well as kids. Today we will learn how to make Hara bara kebab following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. Hara Bhara

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Potato fry/sooki aloo fry/crispy potato fry is loved by almost everyone. There could not be anyone who doesn't love crispy potato fry. This aloo/potato fry tastes almost like french fries. It goes well with rice, rasam rice, curd rice, with rotis and as a filling for bread. Today we will learn how to make crispy potato fry following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. Crispy

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Puli Kulambu or Kara kulambu is a traditional and popular dish of Tamil Nadu. We love all kulambu varieties and I make kulambu once in a week. Today I am sharing with you kara kulambu prepared with yam/karunai kilangu.  Yam has lot of health benefits. As it is a rich source of fibre, it helps prevent constipation. It is also used in treating piles. It has cooling properties and is also

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Ragi paniyaram (both sweet and savory) makes a light breakfast and also a healthy snack. Today I am going to share with you both savory and sweet ragi paniyaram with whole finger millets. You can use even sprouted ragi for this recipe. I adapted the recipe from here and loved it very much that it became a regular feature in my kitchen. The paniyarams turn out soft every time without adding

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Capsicum Cheese paratha is an Indian flatbread stuffed with bell pepper and grated cheese. It is great for breakfast, dinner or as a light lunch. On a different note, I am updating this blog after a long gap of more than a month, as I was holidaying in the United States and United Kingdom. My apologies for not answering to many of the comments and emails during that period. If time permits, I

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