Pudina rice with Paneer

This is a very simple and flavorful rice prepared with mint leaves. It is very easy and quick to prepare  that you can put up for lunch or dinner in no-time. Today we will learn how to make easy, filling and flavorful mint rice following this simple recipe.








Mint rice-Pudina rice with Paneer




 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves: 2
 Recipe Category: Rice Recipes-Lunch

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Keerai Thandu Kootu-Keerai Recipes-Healthy Recipes

Keerai thandu is a rich source of fiber and is very nutritious. You can use the tender stems of thandu keerai or mulai keerai (amaranth) for making this keerai thandu kootu. It goes very well with rice. I usually prefer simple and nutritious lunch. Our lunch on that day was lemon rasam, carrot potato curry, rice, keerai thandu kootu and curd. You can follow me on Instagram to get more lunch

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Broccoli Rice Recipe-Easy Broccoli Pulao-Indian Broccoli Recipes

Broccoli Rice is very simple and easy to prepare. This is my style of preparing Broccoli rice. This dish can also be prepared with leftover rice or brown rice. Kids and adults will love this simple dish very much. According to the American Cancer Society "Broccoli is considered a good source of nutrients because it is rich in vitamin C, carotenoids (vitamin A-like substances), fiber, calcium,

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Easy Carrot Soup Recipe-Carrot Ginger Soup-Low Fat Healthy Soup Recipes

I am taking easily digestible, low calorie food like soups, salads, steamed vegetables, fresh fruits, juices and fresh vegetables once in a week for dinner. I am doing this to avoid rice and wheat and also to reduce the strain on my digestive system. So henceforth, you will also be finding lot of low calorie recipes in this space. This carrot soup is very healthy, simple, easy to prepare and

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Brinjal Kootu Recipe-Kathirikai Kootu-Tamil Brahmin Style

Brinjal kootu is a simple Tamil Brahmin style side dish made with brinjals and dal. It can be had as a side dish for rice or it can be enjoyed mixed with rice, topped with a tsp of ghee. Many ask me for low fat recipes, I always tell them that most of Padhuskitchen recipes are low in fat. I have used just a tsp of oil to make this delicious brinjal kootu. Today we will learn how to make Brinjal

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Paruppu Thogayal Recipe-Thuvaiyal Recipes

This is a very simple recipe which goes well with rice and jeera rasam. It is so easy to make and is also good for health. This is an authentic Tamil brahmin recipe. Whenever I prepare this, I make jeera rasam and vegetable curry or just any vegetable kootu to go along with it. Today let us learn how to prepare paruppu thogayal following this easy recipe.




How to make Paruppu Thogayal /

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Bulgur with Peas and Mint-Easy Vegetarian Indian Bulgur Recipes

Whole grains are good source of fiber and other important nutrients. I love to include different types of grains in my diet like millets, buckwheat, rice, wheat, quinao, sorghum, oats, amaranth etc. Today we are going to make a very simple and quick dish with bulgur. You need just 15-20 minutes of your time to make this filling and nutritious lunch. Bulgur is often confused with cracked wheat,

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Tomato Oats Recipe-Thakkali Oats-Weight Loss Recipes

Tomato oats is a very simple dish similar to tomato rice. I have replaced rice with rolled oats. This dish is low in calories and is great for weight loss. It keeps you fuller for a longer time, reduces your hunger cravings and it is also delicious. It takes just 15 minutes to make this dish with oats. Today we will learn how to make delicious tomato oats with step wise pictures.








Tomato

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Simple Chocolate Cake

Hurray! I have completed 50 posts. So I wanted to celebrate it with a Chocolate cake. Before that I would like to share with you all, a few things. I started blogging just to keep a record of all my recipes. Another reason - may be when my kids grow up they can refer their mom's blog from wherever they settle down. Isn't it? But now I got hooked to it and I have also learnt many things after

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Ginger Cardamom Tea Recipe-Adrak Chai-How to make Ginger tea

Though I drink tea everyday, it has taken so many years for me to post this simple tea recipe.I kept postponing it as I found other recipes more important. I love to have tea in the evenings. For me sipping a cup of steaming tea and working on the computer is a great way to relax. My favorite is adrak or ginger tea. Today let us learn how to make ginger tea (adrak chai) following this easy

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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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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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Apple Cake-Fresh Apple Cake Recipe

Apple cake is a very popular and a delicious dessert/cake. This is one of the most simple cakes, I have ever baked. I got the recipe from the Redmond pressure multicooker 100 recipes book. Though I have baked the cake in  multi cooker, you can use oven or even cooker to bake the cake. This cake does not have butter or oil in it, yet it was so soft and spongy. Today we will learn how to make

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Easy Pressure Cooker Biryani-How to prepare Vegetable Biryani in Pressure Cooker

Biryani has always been one of my most favorite dish. It is easy to make and taste very delicious. The procedures are also very simple. I have already posted Veg Biryani in rice cooker, today we will learn how to make veg biryani in pressure cooker with step wise pictures.








Vegetable Biryani in Pressure Cooker-Easy Biryani Recipes




 Prep Time : 20 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves:

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Pal Kozhukattai Recipe-Chettinad Pal Kolukattai-Easy Kozhukattai Recipes

Paal Kozhukattai is a very popular Chettinad sweet/dessert prepared with jaggery/sugar and coconut milk.This is an authentic recipe in which the dumplings are prepared by soaking and grinding rice. It tastes great and is simple to prepare. Today we will learn how to prepare paal kolukattai following this easy recipe.




How to make Pal Kozhukattai

Prep time - under 15 mins
Cook time - under

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Karasev Recipe-Khara Sev-Easy Diwali Snacks Recipes

Karasev is a very popular snack and is very easy to prepare. When my mother came to stay with me a few months back, she did this karasev for the blog. I asked her as she is an expert in it. Her recipe is very simple and also fool proof. This post was waiting for a very long time. Now that Diwali is nearing, I though it is the right time to post this Easy Diwali Snacks. Today we will learn how

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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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Hakka Noodles Recipe-Vegetable Hakka Noodles-Indo-Chinese Recipes

Hakka Noodles (Veg) is another Indo-Chinese recipe which is a favorite among kids and adults. In this the boiled noodles are stir fried with vegetables and sauces. It is very simple to make and can be done in a few minutes time, if all the vegetables are cut and kept ready. Today we will learn how to make/cook Hakka Noodles following this easy recipe.








Hakka Noodles-How to prepare Veg

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Avocado Salad Recipe-Easy Salad Recipes

Avocados can be enjoyed in many ways other than guacamole. Avocados contain a wide variety of nutrients. They are low in sodium, high in dietary fiber and has no cholesterol. Avocado salad is absolutely delicious and takes only 5 minutes to make! Today we will learn to make a simple salad with avocados.








Avocado Salad Recipe




 Prep Time : 5 mins

 Serves: 1
 Recipe Category: 

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Gooseberry Pickle

My mother is very good in making pickles. Her garlic pickle is a hit among friends and relatives. So naturally I learnt to prepare all the pickles from her.You can definitely look forward for a collection of pickle recipes in my blog though this is the first one I am posting. I usually prefer home made pickles as store bought ones are loaded with preservatives. Pickles are very simple and easy

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