Mixed Beans Recipe - Mixed Beans Gravy

Mixed Beans Recipe - Mixed Beans GravyWow! They look so colorful and lovely, isn't it? I got a big bag full of home grown mixed beans as a gift from a friend of ours. I was so delighted.What could be a better gift for a food blogger and a health freak like me .I prepared a variety of dishes with those bean seeds ranging from soups, mixed beans rice to mixed beans gravy.I prepared Mixed Beans

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How to cook rice in a pressure cooker (with pics)

How to cook rice in a pressure cookerWhile I was giving recipe for a rice dish, I was wondering what is the point in giving recipes for rice dishes, if a person does not know how to cook rice. The description for my blog itself is "A Blog for beginners which led me to post "how to cook rice in a pressure cooker".There are so many sites on the net giving you instructions on how to prepare various

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Falafel Recipe-Healthy Easy Falafel Recipe with Yogurt Tahini Dip

Falafel is a traditional and a very popular Middle Eastern food. It is a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans or both. It is commonly served stuffed in a pita with lettuce, tomatoes and tahini. Falafels are also served on a salad or with hummus and tahini. It may also be eaten alone as a snack. Today we will learn how to make falafel following this easy recipe with

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Waffles

Love is the most wonderful of all feelings in this world. St Valentine's Day is nearing, a special day to let your dear ones know that you love them. There are so many ways to express our love and food is one of them. A Simple Heart Shaped Waffles from padhuskitchen for Valentine’s Day.A Waffle is a batter or dough based cake cooked in a waffle iron patterned to give a distinctive and

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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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Cake Pops-Cake Pops Recipe from Scratch-How to make Cake Pops

Cake pops are very popular and also easy to make. According to wiki - A cake pop is a form of cake styled as a lollipop. Cake crumbs are mixed with icing or chocolate, and formed into small spheres or cubes in the same way as cake balls, before being given a coating of icing, chocolate or other decorations and attached to lollipop sticks. Cake pops are a great way to use up leftover cake or

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Mango Shrikhand Recipe-Amrakhand Recipe-Mango Recipes

Shrikhand is a very popular Indian dessert made from strained yogurt. It is one of the main desserts in Maharashtrian and Gujarati cuisine. In Gujarati cuisine, shrikhand is eaten either as a side-dish with breads such as poori  or as a dessert. It is commonly served as part of a vegetarian thali in Gujarati restaurants and is popular as part of wedding feasts.(source-Wiki) A popular variation

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Oats Uttapam-How to make Oats Uthappam-Oats Oothappam-Healthy Breakfast Recipe

Oats are a great source of phosphorus, selenium and manganese. They’re a good source of soluble dietary fiber, iron and magnesium, vitamin B1. Studies have revealed that starting the day with a nutritious, fiber rich meal such as oats can help with maintaining a healthy weight. Oats has been found as having the highest satiety value of all breakfast meals, giving a feeling of fullness for

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Dosa Variety -Vegetable Uthappam

Vegetable UthappamA small circle and a semi circle vegetable uthappam. Make any shape of your choice and serve it for kids.(eg)You can make a house with a square and a triangle .They will get the goodness of vegetables and at the same time learn different shapes & colors. I am sure they will enjoy!!Now to the Vegetable Uthappam RecipeUthappam is a variety of dosa which is slightly thicker than

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Potato Spinach Recipe

The health benefits of spinach are numerous and its ability to help prevent diseases is well known. Spinach is an excellent source of beta-carotene, a powerful disease-fighting antioxidant. It is a rich source of Vitamins C, A, minerals and iron. It can be called the Super food. Combined with the versatile potato, it is a fantastic side dish for rice or roti (Indian flat bread). This is a very

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North Indian Lunch Menu Ideas-Simple North Indian Meals

This is a very simple North Indian Meal which I prepared at home. I love very simple yet nutritious meals. Instead of preparing an array of dishes, I plan my meals in such a way that it is nutritious and well balanced.





Are you a working women looking for a healthy yet simple way to cook meals? If yes, then this healthy meal plan or Healthy North Indian Lunch Idea is just for you. It took

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Methi Thepla-Gujarati Methi Thepla Recipe

Gujarati Methi thepla is a very popular, healthy and flavorful Gujarati flat bread which can be had for breakfast or even as a snack. It makes a great travel food or picnic food. It is delicious, healthy and very easy to make. It is a great way to include greens in our diet. Today we will learn how to make methi (fenugreek) thepla following our easy recipe with step by step pictures.

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How to put border for your photos in photoshop

How to put border for your photos in photoshopYou do not have to spend a fortune or own a super camera for your photos to look presentable . Even small things like adding a border to your photos will make it stand out. Following request from some friends, I will be sharing tips on how to create a header, how to merge photographs as I have done in my palak paneer recipe, how to create banners, and

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Moru Curry-Moru Kachiyathu-Seasoned Buttermilk Recipe Kerala Style

Moru Curry/moru kachiyathu/kachimoru is a very simple dish prepared with buttermilk and flavored with spices. It is a common dish in most malayali's home. It is absolutely delicious and very easy to prepare. When you do not have much time to cook or if you are tired, this moru curry comes to your rescue as it can be made in a jiffy. Moru Curry is served as a part of Onam sadya. Today we will

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Oats Cutlet Recipe-Easy Snacks with Oats

Oats cutlet is a healthy and easy snack made with oats, potato and spices. I make cutlets often at home as they are easy to make, healthy and also delicious. It is a perfect tea time snack and also a nutritious after school snack for kids. It also makes a light breakfast. Today we will learn how to make oats cutlet following this easy recipe.








Oats Cutlet Recipe




 Prep Time : 10 mins

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Vada Curry Recipe-Side Dish for Idli Dosa (with pictures)

Vada Curry is a very famous South Indian gravy /curry which is served as a side dish for idli, dosa and parotas. I got so many  requests for this recipe. Never have I got so many  request for a single recipe like this. So I decided it is high time I post this recipe in my blog. I got this recipe from a friend of mine who is an expert in making vada curry. Today we will learn how to make vada

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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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Mor Kali-More Kali Recipe-Mor Kuzhu

Mor Kali is a very traditional and authentic dish prepared with buttermilk and rice flour. It is common in Tamil Brahmin families. It can be prepared in a matter of 10-15 minutes and can be had as a tiffin or snack item. You do not need any side dish for this and can be taken as it is. If required, you can have any pickle or just maavadu water as a side dish. I love to have this hot without any

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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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Broccoli Cutlet-Broccoli Potato Tikki Recipe-Broccoli Patties

Broccoli cutlets are easy to make and very nutritious. It can be had as a tea time snack or as a light breakfast. Kids and adults will love these healthy and delicious cutlets. It is a great way to sneak broccoli into a kid's diet. Today we will learn how to make broccoli cutlets following this easy recipe with step wise pictures. 








Broccoli Cutlet-Broccoli Potato Tikki




 Prep Time :

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