Kaima Idli Recipe-Leftover Idly Recipe

This is a simple and quick dish made with leftover idlis. It can be had as a snack or even for dinner. If you are bored of eating plain idlis, make this kaima idli for a change. Today we will learn how to make kaima idli following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. 








Leftover Idly Recipe-Kaima Idli




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 15 mins 
 Yields: 1 cup
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Plantain Flower Kootu ( Vazhai poo kootu)

I keep my cooking very simple with not much add-ons. Mostly I prefer to stick to traditional menus. Plantain flower poriyal and vada are commonly prepared but not many make kootu with vazhaipoo. Plantain flower kootu is very tasty and delicious. Though it is a bit time consuming to remove the style and clean the flower, I make it a point to cook plantain flower at least once in a week as it is

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Ragi Puttu-Finger Millet (Kezhvaragu) Puttu Recipe-Finger Millet Recipes

Finger millet is know as Ragi in Kannada and Hindi, kezhvaragu or keppai in Tamil, ragulu in Telugu and koovaragu in Malayalam. It is a highly nutritious millet. Ragi is an excellent source of calcium (i.e.) about 10 times that of rice or wheat. Consumption of Ragi can reduce the risks of fractures and osteoporosis to a considerable extent. Ragi is also a rich source of fiber and helps lower

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No Bake Biscuit Pudding-Marie Biscuit Pudding-Biscuit Cake-Easy Dessert Recipe

If you are searching for an easy dessert recipe, then this marie biscuit pudding is a perfect choice. It is so simple to prepare, the ingredients needed are easily available and the good thing is that it can be prepared a day ahead making it a perfect choice for parties and get togethers also. Today let us learn how to make biscuit pudding following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

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Refreshing Salads

Refreshing saladsSalads are of many types.They are prepared with vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains, greens etc.They are filling and can be used as a side dish or main dish. Combination of sprouts with raw vegetables and fruits increases their nutritional value. Have a bowl of salad and pave way to better health.Fruits SaladPineapple, grapes and pomegranates with a dash of honeyVegetables Salad

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Easy Bread Pudding-Bread Pudding Recipe-Bread Recipes

Bread pudding is a dessert made with bread. Leftover bread can be make into a delicious dessert. It is a great way to use leftover bread. So next time, if you have leftover bread, try this bread pudding and let me know. Today we will learn how to make bread pudding following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. 








Easy Bread Pudding




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 60 mins 
 

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How to make Ghee at Home

Ghee occupies an important place in Indian cuisine. Home made ghee gives a nice fragrance and taste to the dishes. Making ghee at home is not a difficult task. Not only it is tastier than store bought ones but also cheaper. All you need is good quality butter. So let us learn to make ghee at home. This post is for novice to cooking.MethodHeat unsalted butter in a heavy bottomed pan over medium

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Capsicum Gravy for Rice,Chapati-Capsicum Masala Curry Recipe

One of Padhuskitchen readers sent me 4-5 Andhra recipes long time back asking me to try it and share it with others. I tried her Capsicum masala curry and loved it a lot. This capsicum gravy can be had as a side dish with rice, chapati, phulkas, parathas and flavored rice like ghee rice, jeera pulao etc. It can be mixed with rice to make a simple and delicious one pot meal. Today we will learn

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Tomato Semiya-Vermicelli Tomato Bath-Thakkali Semiya Recipe

Tomato Semiya/Vermicelli Tomato Bath is a very delicious South Indian breakfast/dinner recipe made with semiya and tomatoes. The procedure is similar to my tomato rice. It can be made quickly and can be had for breakfast or dinner. It also makes a light lunch.  If you are bored of eating semiya upma, try this tomato semiya for a change. Today we will learn how to make vermicelli tomato bath

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Baby Corn Rice or Baby Corn Rice recipe

Baby Corn Rice / Baby Corn recipe and a BreakI am leaving on a holiday with my family, so I will not be posting for the next two weeks. Feel free to enjoy my older posts till I am back. Mother's day falls on May 9 th, 2010 . As you all know mother's love is unconditional and priceless. As a mother, I always prefer to cook dishes which my children love very much rather than what I like. Both my

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Schezwan Dosa Recipe-How to make Schezwan Dosa

Schezwan Dosa is an Indo Chinese twist to the regular South Indian dosa. Now-a-days we get different varieties of dosas in hotels and this schezwan dosa is one among them. It is easy to prepare and has a delicious filling of vegetables stir fried with schezwan sauce. It is a favorite among kids. Today we will learn how to make schezwan dosa following our easy recipe.




How to make Schezwan

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Palak Paneer

I am a big fan of North Indian (especially Punjabi dishes) dishes and cook North Indian dishes at least twice a week. I learnt all South Indian dishes from my mother and North Indian dishes from my aunty who is an expert in cooking various dishes. Palak Paneer is a very popular Indian dish that goes well with all Indian Breads and flavored rice. This is one of my family's favorite. Today let us

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Instant Breakfast Recipes-15 Quick Breakfast Recipes (Indian)-Cooking tips for working women

Are you a working women looking for healthy and instant breakfast recipes? If yes, you have come to the right place. I have compiled 15 quick and easy recipes which include bread recipes, poha recipes, South Indian breakfast recipes, Instant dosa recipes, oats recipes and upma recipes. These recipes will save you a lot of time in the morning and make your time in the kitchen, a pleasurable one.

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Plantain Stem Yoghurt Kootu

Plantain stem is a good source of fiber. It flushes out toxins from our body and prevents constipation. It helps in weight reduction, gives a feeling of fullness as it is rich in fiber. Plantain stem juice (made with buttermilk) is said to cure urinary stones. In our house, we include plantian stem in our diet once in a week for its health benefits.We can make kootu with dal, yogurt kootu,

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Chickpeas Sundal recipe -How to make sundal- Channa sundal

Chickpeas Sundal Recipe - How to make Sundal - Channa SundalSundal can be done with any bean seed of your choice though chickpeas is very commonly used.A snack which is low in fat, high in proteins ,very healthy and also filling. After kids come back from school, you can give them any sundal as a snack.You can have it as a tea time snack also.Ingredients needed Chick peas /channa /garbanzo beans

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Kitchen Tips-Cooking tips

Here are a few Kitchen tips to make your time in the kitchen easierAdd 2 tsp of water to the egg mixture to get fluffy omelette.To peel baby onions/pearl onions easily,soak them in cold water for 20 minutes.Use warm water for kneading dough to get soft rotis.Add a pinch of salt to the water while boiling eggs to prevent the egg shells from cracking.Add a little rice flour to the wheat

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Onion Chutney-Vengaya Chutney Recipe (for idli,dosa)

Onion chutney is a great accompaniment to idli, dosa, upma and even appams. It is very common in all South Indian homes. I make this onion chutney for dosas and idlis once in a week. I love this chutney even as a spread for sandwich.Though I have used pearl onions, you can use big onions also to prepare this chutney. 



Onion chutney for dosa and idli 

How to make onion chutney for dosa and

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Potato Gravy - Potato recipe

This Potato gravy is a very simple and quick recipe which goes well with roti and pooris. I prepare this as a side dish not only for roti but also for peas pulav, vegetable pulav and vegetable biriyani. My children love this (of course they love anything with potatoes). Do try this simple easy recipe and you will love it. Today we will learn to make a quick gravy with potatoes.


Boiled

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Vegetable Manchurian Recipe-Veg Manchurian Dry-Vegetable Manchurian Gravy

In our last post we learn't how to make mushroom fried rice. Today we will see a good side dish for it. This vegetable manchurian is a super combination for mushroom fried rice. This is a very popular Indian Chinese dish prepared with vegetables. Dry Vegetable manchurian can be served as an appetizer and the vegetable manchurian gravy can be served as main course. Learn how to make Veg

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Red Beans Rice - Indian Style

Beans contain vitamins, minerals and complex carbohydrates.They are low in fat and high in dietary fiber, proteins, antioxidants and also a good source of iron. Darker colored beans like red beans are very good sources of antioxidants.They help to fight cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Combining them with rice, it makes a complete meal. They are also versatile as they can be added to a

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