Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Papaya can be called the "Super food" as it is rich in antioxidants. It is low in calories and high in nutritive value. Papayas are a good source of fiber, so they help in preventing constipation. It also helps keep your cholesterol levels down. Papayas contain papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. It has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties.The antioxidants found

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Tomato Soup Recipe

Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe This is my family's favourite soup, so I prepare it frequently. I do not like buying ready made soup packets and always prefer to prepare it at home with fresh ingredients. This is very simple and easy to prepare and also a very common soup. I simply adore this soup for its flavor. A bowl of steaming hot homemade soup topped with cream is one of the most comforting

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Onion Thokku Recipe

This onion thokku goes well for idly, dosa and all Indian breads. If you like onions, you can even use it as a spread for sandwich. This stays good for a month in the refrigerator, if properly handled. When you do not find time to prepare chutney, this thokku comes handy. It is very simple to prepare this thokku. Now to the Onion (vengaya thokku) thokku recipe







Onion Thokku




 Prep

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Rava Kesari Recipe

I am very happy that this is my 100th post. My heartfelt thanks to all visitors, readers, fellow bloggers, friends for the encouragement, compliments and love you all have showered so far. I appreciate each and ever comment and feedback I have received. Thank you very much. Without your love and support Padhukitchen would not have come so far. So I decided to celebrate this occasion with a

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Aloo Matar Recipe

Aloo Matar dry curry/Aloo Mutter Sukhi Sabzi is a dry dish prepared with potatoes and green peas. It is very simple to prepare and goes well with rice and all Indian breads. This sabji is loved by people of all age groups. Today we will learn how to make Potato peas dry curry following this easy recipe.



Aloo Matar dry curry with Dal 






Dry Aloo Matar Sabji-Aloo Mutter Sukhi Sabzi-Aloo

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How to make Paneer at Home

Paneer is an Indian cheese prepared from milk. A variety of dishes can be prepared from paneer. It is a good source of protein. Though it is readily available in stores, home made paneer is very soft and spongy and is very simple to prepare. Since I will be posting many paneer dishes, I thought first I will share the process of making paneer at home for those who are not familiar with it or who

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Radish Greens or Mullangi Keerai Poriyal

Radish Greens/ Mullangi keerai poriyal
Mrs.Radish green is so happy as Mr.Radish green got her a beautiful evening gown
Did you know that radish greens are an excellent source of Vitamin C. In fact they have far more calcium, protein and vitamin C than the roots. It contains cancer protective properties and aids in digestion. It also helps to flush toxins from the body. So next time when you buy

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