Kalakai Pickle Recipe-Karonda Achaar

Carissa carandas is a berry known as "kalakai" in Tamil, "karonda" in Hindi, "vakkay" in Telugu and "Karakka" in Malayalam. Mature fruits of these berries are commonly used to make pickles. As it contains pectin, it is a useful ingredient in jelly, jam, syrup and chutney. It has health benefits also. It contains a fair amount of vitamin C and is a rich source of iron, so it sometimes used in

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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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Millet Cutlet Recipe-Little Millet Patties-Saamai Tikki

Millet Cutlets/Patties is a simple and healthy dish that can be had for lunch, as a tea time snack, as a party snack or can be packed in kids lunch box. I have also shared a quick sauce or dip which goes well with the millet cutlets. Today we will learn how to make millet/samai cutlets following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Millet Cutlet Recipe-Saamai Tikki




 Prep Time :

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Couscous with Sweet Corn Recipe-Easy Couscous Recipes

What I love about couscous is not only it is quick and easy to cook but also it pairs well with most of the vegetables. As I have already posted lot of couscous recipes, you must be knowing what couscous is. Today we will learn how to make coconut flavored couscous with sweet corn following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Couscous with Sweet Corn




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 

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Payaru Thoran Kerala Style-Cherupayar Thoran Recipe-Green Gram Stir Fry

Payaru Thoran is a very simple dry curry made with green gram. It can be had as a side dish for rice kanji (porridge), rice and even as an evening snack. Today we will learn how to make Kerala Style Payaru Thoran following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.








Payaru Thoran Kerala Style




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 10 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Side Dish
 

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Broccoli Paratha Recipe-Stuffed Broccoli Paratha-Easy Indian Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli paratha is easy to make, tasty and nutritious. It is ideal for breakfast, lunch, lunch box or for dinner. Of all the cruciferous vegetables, broccoli has the most concentrated source of vitamin C. In addition to fiber, broccoli is rich in essential vitamins and minerals. Broccoli is a good source of beta-carotene and is low in calories. Today we will learn how to make Broccoli Paratha

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Chocolate Burfi Recipe-Chocolate Burfi with Khoya-Double Layered Chocolate Burfi

Hope you all had a great Diwali. My apologies for not answering all your mails and comments as I was on a break for a week. I made these delicious chocolate double layered burfi with unsweetened khoya/mava for Diwali. I have made chocolate burfi with maida and milk powder several times but this is the first time I am making chocolate two layered burfi with khoya. Chocolate burfi with khoya is

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