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Cucumber Fruit known as "vellari palam" in Tamil is available abundantly during summer. This fruit is very nutritious and has many...

Polenta is made from ground corn. It is easy to prepare and is quite filling. It can be enjoyed with a wide variety of dishes. It can be had...

Sprouted beans are powerhouse of nutrition. They contain abundant enzymes, protein, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. They al...

Kadamba Sadam is a delicious, authentic South Indian rice (one pot meal) preparation with mixed country vegetables, rice, lentils, legumes a...

Vazhaipoo is an excellent source of fiber. In our family all of us love plantain flower/banana flower and we include it once every week. It ...

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 wi...

Vinayagar Chaturthi also known as Pillayar Chaturthi or Ganesh  Chaturthi is one of my most favorite festival from childhood. I love going o...

Those who are following Padhuskitchen regularly will be knowing very well about Quinoa (pronounced as "KEEN-wah"). Quinoa is glute...

 I have posted many sambar recipes for both tiffin and rice, this idli sambar is another addition to it. This delicious hotel sambar goes we...

Just now came back from my mom's house after a week. Spent my time reading, eating, sleeping, shopping and watching movies. Enjoyed the...