Recipes by Padmaja

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	Methi malai mutter by Padmaja Today I am posting healthy and tasty recipe. Fenugreek/Methi leavesare bitter in taste. People also have recognized the leaves of the plantas a powerful herb. This recipe tastes delicious, not bitter at all, andgoes perfectly well with rice/roti/parata/biryani etc...Health benefits of Fenugreek leaves:1. Fenugreek leaves are enriched…	1 vote 491 views
	Spinach and Channa Curry by Padmaja Today i am posting simple and delicious Spinach/Palak and Channacurry. This curry goes well with roti/parata/rice.This curry is so simpleand quick as well as tasty recipe. Spinach and chickpeas/Channa curryis a healthy dish. This recipe could be the right choice if you are planningto square up a balanced meal. Palak Channa brings in…	1 vote 667 views
	Potato Fry by Padmaja All of them like potatoes. Most of the people eat potatoes in the form of gresyFrench fries or potato chips, and even baked potatoes are typically loadeddown with fats such as butter, sour cream, melted cheese. such treatmentcan make even baked potatoes a potential contributor to a heart attack.But take away the extra fat and deep…	1 vote 603 views
	Bhindi Kadhi/Bendakaya Majjiga Pulusu/Okra, Buttermilk Soup by Padmaja When we tired of eating dal we like to eat majjiga pulusu/ kadhi. Majjiga pulusuis made with sour curd/Sour butter milk. We used to make this majjiga pulusuwith vegetables like Bhindi/ Squash. It is very tasty and so simple to prepare.Health Benefits of Curd:1. Curd is very helpful for people who are suffering from diarrhoea.…	2 votes 1 review 710 views
	Raw Plantain Fritters/ Aratikaya Bajji by Padmaja This is a south Indian snack recipe. Quick preparation and very tasty.This is one of my family's weekend snack item. I usually make Bhajji'swith potato, Brinjal, Chinese Okra/Beerakaya/Ridge Gourd. Today i madewith Raw Plantains. It turned out delicious.Ingredients:oil for deep frying.Preparation:1. In a Big bowl mix besan flour, rice…	2 votes 1 review 751 views
	Tomato Dal/ Tomato Pappu by Padmaja Tomato Dal is a simple and tasty recipe. It's a famous South Indian recipe.Health benefits of Toor dal:Toor Dal belongs to the category of Legumes. For over 10,000 years,legumes are a popular, healthful, and versatile food. Toor Dal come fromplants with seed pods that split on two sides when ripe. It provides manyof the nutrients your…	1 vote 383 views
	Mamidikaya Pulihora/ Green Mango Rice by Padmaja (Offering to God). On the occassion of Ugadi festival we celebrate the(green mango rice), a south Indian rice delicacy.Serves:3, Preparation Time: 30 min.The green Mango is a valuable source of Vitamin C. It contains morevitamin C than half-ripe or fully ripe mangoes. It is also a good source ofvitamin B1 and B2 and contains…	1 vote 551 views
	Ugadi Pachadi by Padmaja Ugadi is celebrated as festival in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtraand Sindh. While it is called Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, inMaharastra it is known as Gudipadva. Sindhis, people from sindh celebratethe same day as their New Year day Cheti Chand. Symbolically, it signifiesthanks giving to celebrate bounteous crops…	1 vote 540 views
	Lobiya/Chawli/Black Eye Peas/Cowpea/Alasandalu curry by Padmaja Black Eye Peas are quite popular in the west especially South America. It isoften used in Indian Cooking as well. In the United States and particularly inthe South, they are traditionally eaten on New Year's Day for good luckthroughout the year. Black eyed peas provide a number of nutrients, are a richsource of fiber and can be used…	2 votes 952 views
	Lauki Dal / Sorakaya Pappu / Anapakaya Pappu by Padmaja Lauki Commonly added in chutney, Sambar, Juice, Curry, Dal. You can usuallyfind lauki in Indian/Asian grocery shops. It's a simple, very healthy and easilydigestible Dal.Tips: Lauki should be fresh small in size because Big Size lauki mayhave harmful chemicals to grow it big, so go for smaller ones.Just taste little bit before use of…	1 vote 415 views