Tomato Oats Recipe-Thakkali Oats-Weight Loss Recipes

Tomato oats is a very simple dish similar to tomato rice. I have replaced rice with rolled oats. This dish is low in calories and is great for weight loss. It keeps you fuller for a longer time, reduces your hunger cravings and it is also delicious. It takes just 15 minutes to make this dish with oats. Today we will learn how to make delicious tomato oats with step wise pictures.








Tomato

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Apple Cake-Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

Apple cake is a very popular and a delicious dessert/cake. This is one of the most simple cakes, I have ever baked. I got the recipe from the Redmond pressure multicooker 100 recipes book. Though I have baked the cake in  multi cooker, you can use oven or even cooker to bake the cake. This cake does not have butter or oil in it, yet it was so soft and spongy. Today we will learn how to make

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Raw Papaya Stir Fry Recipe-Pacha (Green) Papaya Thoran

Papaya as we all know, is loaded with health benefits. Raw/green papaya is even more beneficial. It contains papain, a powerful enzyme that can greatly aid in the digestive process. It also soothes inflammation and helps relieve certain skin conditions. It helps relieve constipation as it is high in fiber content. Apart from that raw papaya also has many vital nutrients such as potassium,

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Hotel Sambar-Hotel Idli-Dosa Sambar Recipe-Restaurant Style Tiffin Sambar

 I have posted many sambar recipes for both tiffin and rice, this idli sambar is another addition to it. This delicious hotel sambar goes well with idli, dosas and pongal. It is also easy to make and tastes awesome. Today we will learn how to make hotel style tiffin sambar following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Hotel Sambar-Restaurant Style Tiffin Sambar




 Prep Time : 10

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Quinoa Idli Recipe-Healthy Breakfast-Dinner Recipes

Those who are following Padhuskitchen regularly will be knowing very well about Quinoa (pronounced as "KEEN-wah"). Quinoa is gluten free seed and is a rich source of protein and fiber. Quinoa is one of the few plant sources of complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids. It is also high in magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins and many beneficial antioxidants

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Egg Bhurji Sandwich Recipe-How to make Egg Sandwich-Indian Style

Egg Bhurji sandwich is easy to make, delicious and is perfect for breakfast, light lunch or as a snack. Egg bhurji is not only a great side dish for rice and rotis but also makes an excellent stuffing for sandwiches. Today we will learn how to make egg bhurji sandwich following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Egg Bhurji Sandwich




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 5 mins 
 

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Aval Cutlet-Poha Tikki Recipe-Easy Poha Recipes

Poha Cutlets (Flattened rice cutlet) are easy to make and very delicious. It can be made with ingredients easily available at home. I love making cutlets as a tea time snack or as a side dish for variety rice as it is much healthier than deep fried snacks. These delicious aval/poha cutlets can be served as a tea time snack or as an after schools snack for kids.You can even pack in their snack

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Oats Khichdi Recipe-Lunch Recipes with Oats

Oats Khichdi is very nutritious, healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. Oats is great for weight loss as it is rich in fiber,  keeps you full and satisfied longer.  Oatmeal is also said to lower the risk of certain types of cancer.  Khichdi is my comfort food and I make khichdi with most of the grains. Today we will learn how to make Oats Khichdi following this easy recipe with step wise

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Keerai Thandu Podi Sambar Recipe-Keerai Thandu Sambar with Instant Sambar Podi

Amaranth or thandu keerai is a rich source of fiber and many nutrients. According to Wikipedia- Amaranth grain is particularly high in lysine, an amino acid found in low quantities in other grains. Whenever I buy thandu keerai, I use the leaves to make keerai poriyal and reserve the stems to make either South Indian style keerai thandu kootu or this sambar or gravy for chapati.  I have made

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Samba Godhumai Rava Adai-Broken Wheat Adai-Dalia Adai Recipe-Healthy Breakfast-Dinner Recipes

Cracked Wheat/Broken wheat  is known as "samba godhumai ravai" in Tamil, "dalia" in Hindi. It is also known as Lapsi rava. It is low in calories and loaded with nutrients. It is a good  source of fiber. Its high fiber content, makes you feel fuller on less food, so it can help you loose weight or even belly fat. As it has low glycemic index, it is good for diabetics also. This broken wheat

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20 Easy Mushroom Recipes-Mushrooms For Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Mushrooms have lot of nutrients that are beneficial for our health. It is full of protein and vitamins and is low in fats and calories. It has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antibacterial and anti fungal properties. No wonder they are so popular.  Find below few ways to include mushrooms in your diet.


Appetizer/ Starter with Mushrooms




Mushroom Cutlets

Creamy Mushroom Soup

Stuffed

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Curd Oats Recipe-Oats with Yogurt-Thayir Oats Bath

Everyone loves oats as it is easy to cook and is very versatile. I love to have oats for lunch as oats is packed with fiber and keeps you feeling fuller longer thus preventing you from snacking in between meals. The other day, I made my favorite curd rice with oats for lunch. As I love my lunch to be colorful, I added fresh fruits and vegetables to it. Needless to say it was very delicious.

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Mushroom Omelette Recipe-How to make Mushroom Omelette Indian Style

Mushroom Omelette is very delicious, easy to make and quite filling. You can have it either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be had with bread, rice or rotis. Mushrooms are a rich source of calcium and they also help in strengthening our immune system. So it is good to include them in our diet whenever possible. Today we will learn how to make Mushroom Omelette following this easy recipe

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Avocado Sandwich Recipe-Vegetarian Avocado Sandwich Toast-Indian Style

Avocado sandwich is one of my most favorite sandwich. It is quick and easy to make and also one of the most delicious sandwiches I have had. It is perfect for breakfast or as a snack or any time of the day! Today we will learn how to make Indian style Vegetarian Avocado Sandwich following this easy recipe with step by step pictures.








Vegetarian Avocado Sandwich-Indian Style




 Prep

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How to Clean a Cutting Board-How to Clean and Disinfect a Chopping Board

Chopping board/cutting board is used on a regular basis in our kitchens. It is necessary to keep the board clean and free of germs. Find some easy natural tips to keep the chopping board clean and germ free.




How to clean a wooden cutting board or plastic cutting board on a regular basis


Once you finish chopping, do not leave the chopping board as such. Wash it immediately once your

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Kasi Halwa Recipe-Poosanikai Halwa-White Pumpkin Halwa-Diwali Special

Kasi halwa is a traditional South Indian sweet prepared with ash gourd. It is usually served at South Indian weddings. It can be prepared for any special or festive occasions. It is very easy to make and tastes delicious. Today we will learn how to make Kasi halwa with step wise pictures following this easy recipe.








Kasi Halwa




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves:1 -2

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Ashoka Halwa Recipe-Thiruvaiyaru Style Asoka Halwa-Easy Diwali Sweets

Ashoka Halwa is very popular in Thiruvaiyar in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu. This halwa is also known as "Thiruvaiyar Halwa". This halwa is commonly served in weddings in Thanjavur district. It is one of the easiest halwa recipes that even beginners can try with confidence. Enjoy making this Halwa for Diwali this year. Today we will learn how to make Ashoka halwa following this easy recipe

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Kadalai Maavu Rice Murukku-Besan Flour Chakli Recipe-Easy Diwali Snacks

Gram flour (kadala maavu in Tamil) murukku/besan chakli is prepared with gram flour, rice flour and flavored with sesame seeds. It is so easy to make and the taste is very addictive. It is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee or for any festive occasions. If you are searching for a very easy and quick murukku recipe for Diwali, then this murukku fits the bill perfectly. Today we will learn how

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Easy Nankhatai Recipe-Eggless Indian Cookies Step by Step Recipe-Homemade Diwali Gift Ideas

Nankhatai is a very popular Indian shortbread cookies with cardamom flavor prepared by mixing gram flour, all purpose flour and semolina. These melt-in-the-mouth biscuits are sweet and crunchy. These homemade nankhatais make an excellent Diwali gift for friends and family. It is also perfect with evening tea or coffee. I adapted the recipe from nishamadhulika. Today we will learn how to make

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Easy Chegodilu Recipe-Ring Murukku-Step by Step Recipe-Andhra Savory Snack

Chegodilu is a very popular traditional savory snack from Andhra Pradesh. It is made from rice flour, split yellow moong dal (pesara pappu) and spices. It is very easy to make, delicious and is quite addictive. You can make these for festivals or as a tea time snack. Today we will learn how to make Chegodilu (ring murukku) following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Ring Murukku

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