Spinach Khichdi-Palak Khichdi Recipe-Khichdi Recipes

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

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Lemonade Recipe-Lemon Juice Recipe

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

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Brinjal Rasavangi-Kathirikai (eggplant) Rasavangi Recipe

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.







Kathirikai Rasavangi-Brinjal Rasavangi




 Prep Time : 15 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves: 2-3

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Grape Juice-Homemade Grape Juice-Summer Cooler Recipes

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

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Unniappam-Unniyappam Recipe-Neyyappam-Vishu Special Recipes

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 (

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Panakam-Panagam-Sri Rama Navami Recipes

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/

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Ragi Dosa-Instant Ragi Dosa Recipe-How to make Finger Millet Dosa

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

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Karadaiyan Nombu Adai-Uppu Adai-Vella Adai Recipes

Karadaiyan Nombu is observed by the Tamil Brahmin Community in which married women prays and does poojas for the well being and long life of her husband. It is observed on the day when the transition between the Tamil months Maasi and Panguni takes place.This year it is on March 14 th, 2013. Karadai is the name of the dish prepared on this day. This dish is made of rice flour and is very good

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Vendhaya Keerai Sambar-Methi Leaves Sambar-Methi Recipes

I love greens and whenever I see fresh methi leaves/fenugreek leaves in the market, I buy it immediately as we all love dishes prepared with methi leaves. Fenugreek leaves have lot of health benefits. It is a very good source of iron and fiber.We can include it in our diet in the form of paratha, pulao, sambar etc. Today we will see how to make the South Indian style of making sambar using

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Oats Pongal-Oats Breakfast Recipes (Indian)

Oats is gaining popularity mainly because of its health benefits and also they are convenient and easy to cook. It is said that fiber and other nutrients found in oats may help lower cholesterol, reduce high blood pressure and also reduces the risk of certain type of cancers. It contains a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals,iron, complex carbohydrates and antioxidants. I have posted

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Fruit and Nut Salad Recipe-Indian Salad Recipes

I was so excited when I harvested these sapodillas (sapota in Tamil and cheeku in Hindi) from our tree. I wanted to use it in my recipe, so I did this fruit and nut salad and added the sapodilla with the skin as it is rich in fiber and also I know that I did not use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides.I used only compost from my kitchen waste. This fruit and nut salad is full of colors and

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Mushroom Paneer Biryani Recipe-Paneer Biryani (step wise pictures)

I am a rice fanatic and that too I love Biryanis and one pot meals.That is the reason you find many easy rice recipes and one pot meals in my site. Mushroom and paneer is one of my favorite combination.I prepared this biryani months back and it was waiting in my folder to be posted. I have the habit of preparing 15-20 recipes in advance to be posted.There are still so many pictures taken with

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5-Minutes Chocolate Mug Cake-Microwave Chocolate Cake (with eggless,steamed option)

Are you searching for a Valentine's dessert to surprise your sweetheart, then search no more, you have come to the right place. There are so many 5 minutes cake out there, after experimenting so many recipes, with trial and error, I finally settled with this recipe after making few changes. Can you believe that you can make chocolate cake in a mug in just 3 minutes.Yes, it is true, it is so

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Sprouted Moong Salad-Mung Bean Sprouts Recipes(Indian)

We have seen how to sprout Green Mung dal in our last post, today we will see some salad recipes or low calorie healthy recipes using green gram sprouts. Sprouts are easily digestible, rich in fiber and other nutrients.They have abundant active antioxidants which can protect us against many diseases. No wonder they are called the "super food" or "health food". Have you ever heard of the

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Oats Soup Recipe-Indian Oats Recipes

Many people choose oats for breakfast mainly because they are easy and quick to prepare. Oats is a delicious and healthy way to kick start the day, when you do not find time to prepare other breakfasts. Oats aids in weight loss also. As oats is rich in fiber, it will keep you fuller for a longer time, thereby curbing the desire to eat more. According to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln-"

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Methi Matar Malai Recipe-Methi Recipes

Methi Malai Muttar is a very popular Punjabi dish made with fresh fenugreek leaves (methi leaves), green peas, cream and spices. It is rich and creamy and is usually served as a side dish for roti, parathas and naan. In this version, the gravy will be white in color as I have not added turmeric powder, chilli powder or tomatoes. I have another version of methi malai mutter with tomatoes which

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Rice Recipes-Rice dishes-Rice recipe Vegetarian Indian

Rice Recipes-Rice dishes-Rice recipe Vegetarian-Indian

You will find collection of Rice Recipes in this section. To make it more healthy, you can substitute with brown rice also. 





Curd rice with pomegranates 

Mint Pulao with paneer

Tomato Rice

Coconut rice

Lemon rice

Special Curd Rice

Brinjal rice /Vangibath

Peas Pulao

Vegetable Pulao


Vegetable Rice -2 ( with tomato and

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Breakfast recipes Indian -Breakfast Ideas -Vegetarian Breakfast recipes

Here are a few Indian Vegetarian Breakfast recipes and some serving ideas for kids





Soft Idlis

Moong dal dosa
Soft Rotis -step by step pics
Aloo Parathas -step by step pics 
Adai Recipe - step by step pics 
Vegetable Upma 
Upma kuzhakattai recipe with brinjal gosthu
Basic Dosa Recipe 
Instant Wheat dosa 
Medhu Vada- vada (ulundu vadai- South Indian) 
Vegetable Uthappam
Idiyappam /

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Oil Free Lemon Pickle -Lemon pickle without oil -Pickle Recipes

Oil Free Lemon Pickle - Lemon pickle without oilThis pickle does not have even a single drop of oil yet tastes very delicious. The preparation is also very simple. No cooking required. Do give it a try and you will not regret it.Wow!! oil free pickle from padhuskitchenIngredients needed Juicy Lemons -12Rock salt(powdered) - 1/2 cupTurmeric powder - a generous pinchChillie Powder - 1/4

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Rice Kheer Recipe -Rice payasam - Arisi Payasam

I am glad to inform you that padhuskitchen has completed 1 year today. What started as a hobby has become a passion now. When I receive comments or mails or when people come and tell me that they followed my recipes and it turned out well, I feel so happy.My first recipe was Mysore Rasam which I posted exactly on the same day, last year 16-7-2009. I have given the picture link below-My first post

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