KUGAN'S KITCHEN PART 3

[selvieam]

hi friends,
finally i got the access.
kugan thanks a lot for ur effort.

selvi

[selvieam]

nov annah,
thanks a lot.

but it is coming as a newbie hubber. what should i do for this. please advice me.

[kugan98]

Suvai nga Shanghai fried rice try pannunggo.

I will be soon cooking Dev,s sorakkai and illaneer halwa
The illaneer recipe looks like our rice halwa.
You add illaneer sugar and rice flour.

Ethu eppadio, oru kai paarthida vendiyathu thaan.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem do not worry, even though you are newbie in the forum,
we all know you as our dear old Selviem.
Thanks. Kugan98.

[kugan98]

NOV anneh, thanks, thanks :notworthy: :notworthy:
Kugan98

[dev]

Welcomme back, Selvi...:)

Suvai, kandippa nammma ellor saarbilum Kuganai thaan pannanum... A big thanks to you Kugan...:ty:

K, try pannitu sollunga...

[kugan98]

[tscii]Ennangga Dev, neenga idea kudukureengga, naan athai samaikkiren avalavu than.


Suvai nga you wanted mushroom kurma.
Here it is.


MUSHROOM KURMA

Ingredients:

2 cups button mushrooms quartered
1 big onion chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
½ tsp aniseeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
2 inch cinnamon stick
3 cardamoms
1 sprig curry leaves
2 green chillies slit
Lime juice to taste
Salt to taste
2 tbs ghee
2 tbs coriander leaves chopped
1 tbs fresh curds

To Grind To A Fine Paste:
¼ cup grated coconut
1 tsp poppy seeds
1 tsp pepper powder
½ tsp tumeric powder
2 tsp coriander powder
5 cashew nuts
2 green chillies

Method:

Heat a wok with the ghee, add in the cinnamon stick, cardamom,
bay leaves, aniseeds , curry leaves and cumin seeds.
When they splutter, add in the onions and sauté for a moment.
Add in the ginger garlic paste, stir well.
Now add in the tomatoes, slit green chillies and cook for a minute.

Now add in the ground paste and sauté well till oil separates.
Add about 2 cups of water and the mushrooms.
Simmer for sometime till the gravy is thick and again
the oil separates. Add in the curds and mix well.
Remove from the flame, add in the lime juice.
Garnish with the coriander leaves.

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[kugan98]

[tscii]Another dish consumed in the meet.
I made it with Tofu.


CHILLI FISH (TOFU)

Ingredients:

1 whole fish cleaned and make some slits over it.
Or you can use fish slices about 5

Marinate:
3 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp pepper powder
2 tsp corn flour
Little salt.
Mix all the marinate items.
Apply the marinate on the fish and allow to stand for about
2 hours in a fridge.


1 big onion chopped
4 pips of garlic chopped
½ cup chopped tomatoes
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp chilli powder
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 tbs chillie sauce

1 cup water
1 tsp vinegar
¼ tsp aji-no-motto (optional)
1 tsp corn flour

2 tbs diced capsicum
2 tsp celery
1 tbs scallions
Salt to taste
Oil/

Method:

Deep fry the fish and arrange it in a serving plate.
Heat little oil in a wok, add in the onions, ginger and garlic.
When the onion turns little soft, add in the tomatoes, chilli powder,
tomato and chilli sauce.
Sauté well till the oil separates, add in the aji-no-motto, vinegar, salt,
and the corn flour mixed with the 1 cup of water.

Allow it to boil for a while, when the gravy starts to thicken,
add in the celery and capsicum.
Simmer for a minute, now pour the prepared sauce over the fried fish.
Garnish with the scallions and serve hot.

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[dev]

mouthwatering recipes...:slurp:

[NOV]

but it is coming as a newbie hubber. what should i do for this. please advice me.make at least 10 posts a day, every day. :lol:

welcome back selvi.

[kugan98]

[tscii]NOV anneh, here is a sweet for you, for giving a very good tip to Selivem.


JUJUBES

Ingredients:

500 grms sugar
300 ml water
2 tbs of milk

50 grms gelatine
1 cup of water

Red colour
Strawberry essence
Green colour
Lime essence
A tiny pinch of citric acid

Caster sugar

Method:
Soak the gealtine in 1 cup of water in a pot, keep aside

In a heavy bottomed pan, add in the sugar and water.
Stir till the sugar dissolves a little.
Now on the stove and on low flame, let the sugar come to a boil.
Add in the 2 tbs of milk, let it simmer a bit.
You can see the dirt separating from the syrup.
Use a muslin cloth and strain the syrup.
Simmer the syrup again till you get a sticky patham.
NOT KAMBI PATHAM. Keep the pot aside

By now the gelatine would have swelled up.
Put the pot on the stove, using a whisk,
Keep on whisking the gelatine, till it dissolves completely
The gelatine will froth up by your whisking.

Now pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatine.
Keep on stirring and cooking on a low flame.
When you lift the spoon high, you must see that the syrup
dripping like a small sheet. That’s the patham.
Off the flame and cool a bit.

Now you can divide the mixture into two parts and add
The colour and the essence of your choice.
Or you can just do it in one colour.
Rinse an aluminium tray, do not wipe it.
Pour the mixture in it, when it is a bit cool, put it in the fridge.
NOT THE FREEZER for about 3 to 4 hours.
Then remove and cut it into any shape, roll it in the caster sugar.
Your jujubes are ready.


It will be sticky when you cut, do not worry.
It will be o,k once you roll in the caster sugar.
Use a aluminium tray, not ever silver.

STORE BOUGHT JUJUBES:

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HOME MADE JUJUBES:

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[dev]

jujubes looks so gud,K... I remember posting a link for pappaya jujubes... it's made from fresh fruit... so healthier... give it a try if u get a chance to...:)

[selvieam]

thanks nov annah.

[NOV]

NOV anneh, here is a sweet for you, for giving a very good tip to Selivem.]indha dagalti vElai ellaam vEnaam... enakku senji kodunga :lol:

[suvai]

NOV anneh, here is a sweet for you, for giving a very good tip to Selivem.]indha dagalti vElai ellaam vEnaam... enakku senji kodunga :lol:


:rotfl: :rotfl:

[suvai]

hello nga kugan.........onga plain biriyani turned outttttttt fabulously well......aroma/consistency/ellaamey perfecto!!!! periya thumbs up on that nga ongaluku......thank u for sharing such a wonderful recipe.....with cucumber thayir pachadi.

the recipes u/selvi/dev/sudha/madhu give...are all so very different in taste & preparation....thank u ladies for yr swell contributions!! Give a big pat on your backs....;-)

anytime anyone is stuck with the thought of "what to cook be it snack/drink/lunch/dinner..for today"? can easily find their answer here.....:-)

selvi....did u add an "a" to yr regular name??? nov ngov help senjatharku.....vaanga oru ilai pottudalaaam avaruku............with all our cooking.... he & his stomach will be more than happy.... :mrgreen:

hope aarthi's son is getting better....

shanthy aalu address eh kaanom...hope she is alright too.

suja nga....u must be a very keen cook just looking at the items spread on the table for the party u gave.... :thumbsup:

dev....kutty epadi irukaa?

sudha nga...hope yr son is eating better than before :-)

suriya bhagawan full swing la rounds vara aarambichtaaraa???? i miss him here plentyyyy...konjam parcel panni anupungalen intha pakkamum..

:mrgreen:

[rajraj]

suriya bhagawan full swing la rounds vara aarambichtaaraa???? i miss him here plentyyyy...konjam parcel panni anupungalen intha pakkamum..

:mrgreen:

enga oorukku vaanga! surya bhagavan eppodhum dharisanm tharuvaar ! :lol:

[dev]

Suvai, kutti is fine... :) suriya bhagawanai naan parcel panni anuppuren... inga thaanga mudiyalai avar attakasam...

[rajraj]

suriya bhagawanai naan parcel panni anuppuren... inga thaanga mudiyalai avar attakasam...

CBE is that hot? It used to have nice weather when I was there! :)

[dev]

suriya bhagawanai naan parcel panni anuppuren... inga thaanga mudiyalai avar attakasam...

CBE is that hot? It used to have nice weather when I was there! :)

it is hot... added to it ,the freq power cuts... Wonder how it will be during peak summer!!!...

[Madhu Sree]

K, Jujubes looks juz yum :slurp: My mom is a crazy of this jujubes, departmental stores ponnaaa chinna kozhandha maadhiri 2 packets vaangiduvaanga, adhula 1 packet enakku, appaavukku, appram en thambikkaaam aana oru full packet avangalukku mattumnu munnaadiye solliduvaanga... :D I juz luv my mom... :D

hmmmm I think in Sun TV some cookery show, gelatinkku pathila china grass use panna solli TV la potaanga, coz gelatinla animal fats ( :shock: ) sethiruppaannnu sonnaanga... Try with china grass and let us know K... :D

China grass enakku inga kedaikka maatengudhu... chennai ppl yaarachum sollungappaaa enga china grass kedaikkumnu :sigh2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

[tscii]NOV anneh, here is a sweet for you, for giving a very good tip to Selivem.


JUJUBES

Ingredients:

500 grms sugar
300 ml water
2 tbs of milk

50 grms gelatine
1 cup of water

Red colour
Strawberry essence
Green colour
Lime essence
A tiny pinch of citric acid

Caster sugar

Method:
Soak the gealtine in 1 cup of water in a pot, keep aside

In a heavy bottomed pan, add in the sugar and water.
Stir till the sugar dissolves a little.
Now on the stove and on low flame, let the sugar come to a boil.
Add in the 2 tbs of milk, let it simmer a bit.
You can see the dirt separating from the syrup.
Use a muslin cloth and strain the syrup.
Simmer the syrup again till you get a sticky patham.
NOT KAMBI PATHAM. Keep the pot aside

By now the gelatine would have swelled up.
Put the pot on the stove, using a whisk,
Keep on whisking the gelatine, till it dissolves completely
The gelatine will froth up by your whisking.

Now pour the sugar syrup into the dissolved gelatine.
Keep on stirring and cooking on a low flame.
When you lift the spoon high, you must see that the syrup
dripping like a small sheet. That’s the patham.
Off the flame and cool a bit.

Now you can divide the mixture into two parts and add
The colour and the essence of your choice.
Or you can just do it in one colour.
Rinse an aluminium tray, do not wipe it.
Pour the mixture in it, when it is a bit cool, put it in the fridge.
NOT THE FREEZER for about 3 to 4 hours.
Then remove and cut it into any shape, roll it in the caster sugar.
Your jujubes are ready.


It will be sticky when you cut, do not worry.
It will be o,k once you roll in the caster sugar.
Use a aluminium tray, not ever silver.

STORE BOUGHT JUJUBES:



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HOME MADE JUJUBES:



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kugan ka

didn't you know gelatine is made out of 'bone marrow' of pigs or cows :shock:

[Madhu Sree]

kugan ka

didn't you know gelatine is made out of 'bone marrow' of pigs or cows :shock:

yaa yaaa... correct... made out from pigs not cows... adhu gnabagam varamaa thaan animal fat nu sonen... :D

[PARAMASHIVAN]

kugan ka

didn't you know gelatine is made out of 'bone marrow' of pigs or cows :shock:

yaa yaaa... correct... made out from pigs not cows... adhu gnabagam varamaa thaan animal fat nu sonen... :D

no here in UK, they are made from cows (beef) as well

[kugan98]

KUGAN has gone into hiding for using gelatine :oops: :oops:

Thanks friends, I do not know how it slipped my mind.
Thanks :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:



China grass texture will be entirely different from gelatine.
Well it seems sugar is refined using bone char.
Bagavaneh enthu seiyum

Thanks again. Kugan98

[kugan98]

" A mail from Suja to me
( I have been sick for a couple of weeks. Bad sinus infection and sore throat. The medicines they gave me are doing a number on my stomach and taste buds. Will visit forum once health settles. Suja)"


Dear friends our Suja has been sick for sometime.
We from the "Kugan's Kitchen" pray for her speedy
recovery. Get well soon Suja. God Bless You.
All the sisters and brothers from the Kugan's Kitchen Family

[PARAMASHIVAN]

KUGAN has gone into hiding for using gelatine :oops: :oops:

Thanks friends, I do not know how it slipped my mind.
Thanks :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:



China grass texture will be entirely different from gelatine.
Well it seems sugar is refined using bone char.
Bagavaneh enthu seiyum
Thanks again. Kugan98


Kugan ka

You have done it accidently , I am sure Ishwaran will not mind :)
Regarding sinus , hope u get well better soon akka, my mum suffers this badly, her face goes red cos of sneezing :(...

Drink lemon juice in warm water and seek medical advice, if the symptoms persists

Ishwaran irukA BayamEn :notworthy:

[selvieam]

feeling bad for suja. take care of ur health suja. we will pray for u.

[kugan98]

Tamby, thank you very much for your kind words.
I have asked forgiveness from GOD and my family members.
I have to be very careful in future.
Thanks. Kugan98

[suvai]

prayers for suja to get better.

[kugan98]

Another kongu speciality dish. Thanks to chef Jacob for the recipe

Surakkai Thokku:(bottlegourd thokku)

Chop 1 small surakkai into small pieces. Add salt & turmeric & cook for a whistle in the pressure cooker.

Dry roast & grind: dry r.chillies,2 tbsp cori. seeds,1/2 tbsp each jeera & peppercorns, 100 gms peanuts.

Heat oil & add in the masala powder & saute on low flamme until flavourful.

Add in the veg mix & let it cook until the vegs r tender & it come to a gojju consistency(oil should start oozing out & the mixture
should come together).



Done

Serve with rice or ragi kali.

Dev, I did the surakkai thokku.
The taste was not that pleasant.
I added little tamarind paste to make it a bit tasty.
Thanks. Kugan98


SURAKKAI THOKKU:

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[selvieam]

kugan,
i made spinach omelette and told kids as healthy egg omelette, they liked it. one variation i did is, i added 1 egg to the batter. it was very nice. they had it with ketchup. thanks a lot kugan

[Aarthii]

Dear all,

My hearfelt thanks to all of u for praying for my lil ones health.
Thanks kuganka,Selvika,dev,suvaika.
Thanks nov annah for the wishes card.
Thanks a lot.

He is doing much better now.The fever has completely stopped.still now cold and cough is there.Now he is under medication for the bacterial infections in his urine.
Have to take him to hospital after seven days.
doctor has advised to give him more fluid items.He is refusing to take it.Lets see.

Really on seeing all ur post regarding me & my lil prince,i really felt very proud to have friends like all of u.Once again a lot of thanks frm bottom of my heart.

[dev]

My prayers for Suja... get well soon...:) Homeopathy works very well for sinus problems... U can try it if u can find a homeopath there...

Gelatine... :sigh2:

K, I'm very sorry for passingon a bad recipe...:( Since it was from a popular chef, i thought it'll be good...Very sorry K...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

[tscii:dde3c0998b]
Dear all,

My hearfelt thanks to all of u for praying for my lil ones health.
Thanks kuganka,Selvika,dev,suvaika.
Thanks nov annah for the wishes card.
Thanks a lot.

He is doing much better now.The fever has completely stopped.still now cold and cough is there.Now he is under medication for the bacterial infections in his urine.
Have to take him to hospital after seven days.
doctor has advised to give him more fluid items.He is refusing to take it.Lets see.

Really on seeing all ur post regarding me & my lil prince,i really felt very proud to have friends like all of u.Once again a lot of thanks frm bottom of my heart.

Hi

Urine infection in children is very common, nothing to worry about.. some ... the following symptoms could indicate a urine infection.. it is better to get a urine test

•Fever
•Vomiting and/or diarrhoea
•Drowsiness
•Cloudy /smelly urine

If you see any of these then time for some antibiotics. Don't worry he will be fine soon

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[kugan98]

Selviem, I am very glad that your children liked the spinach omelette.

Selviiem, I am still not over the shock of gelatine.
You know they have the jelly crystals, in different flavours, they too use the gelatine to set the jelly.
I have made different types of jellies, for the children :oops:
I feel very ashamed. Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Aarthii, we are all so relieved now.
I am so happy that Pranay is getting better.
Take good care of him.
Some how make him take more fluids.
Take care Aarthii, give my hugs to little Pranay.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Oh no Dev, do not feel bad.
Its not your mistake, anyway we have a new recipe now.
I had to mention it otherwise people will not know.

Dev, without the tamarind the thokku is very bland.
After adding the tamarind, it tastes so good.
Very nice with dosai, idli, chappathi and so on.

Do please give it a try and see.
The peanuts give a very good taste for the thokku.

Dev please do not hesitate to post any recipes that you know.
We can always modify to suit our taste.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Shabas Tamby, you are our kutti doctor.
Very good advises, I am amazed at your knowledge.

At least we know what to look out in future ,
when a child has such symptoms.

Thanks again Tamby.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Now my only worry is our dear Suja.
Hope she gets better soon, and comes to the forum.
Take care Suja, we are all behind you.
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

Oh no Dev, do not feel bad.
Its not your mistake, anyway we have a new recipe now.
I had to mention it otherwise people will not know.

Dev, without the tamarind the thokku is very bland.
After adding the tamarind, it tastes so good.
Very nice with dosai, idli, chappathi and so on.

Do please give it a try and see.
The peanuts give a very good taste for the thokku.

Dev please do not hesitate to post any recipes that you know.
We can always modify to suit our taste.
Thanks. Kugan98

K, I thought u had to throw it away coz of bad taste... But am happy to know it turned edible after adding tamarind juice... I'll try it soon...

I'll change the recipie- adding tamarind to it...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Shabas Tamby, you are our kutti doctor.
Very good advises, I am amazed at your knowledge.


ahaa :rotfl:



I am amazed at your knowledge.
Thanks again Tamby.
Kugan98


akka

Known is a drop unknown is an ocean he who knows him self knows all

[ksen]

Selviem, I am very glad that your children liked the spinach omelette.

Selviiem, I am still not over the shock of gelatine.
You know they have the jelly crystals, in different flavours, they too use the gelatine to set the jelly.
I have made different types of jellies, for the children :oops:
I feel very ashamed. Thanks. Kugan98

Kugan - not all jellies use gelatin. I usually buy Weikfield, which says it contains no gelatin, and is 100% vegetarian. I haven't thought about this while buying jujupes :oops:

The same is the case with cheese, where rennet is used. But, most Indian cheese mfrs do not use rennet,- Amul for sure. But unless specifically stated, most foreign cheeses are made with rennet. Worcestershire sauce, silver warq used on sweets, chammandhi podi in Kerala hotels(it is fish chammandhi in many places)... the list goes on, though we don't give it a thought :roll:

[selvieam]

kugan, we get the vegetarian gelatine. mostly i dont entertain kids for jellies as well as jujubs, coz of the colour.

but this is a lesson for all (not only for u), we have to be very careful while buying stuffs.

selvi

[selvieam]

kugan,

u r rightly said, paramashivan is giving us good healthy tips, nice to read all his postings.

[selvieam]

paramashivan thanks for ur information. coz of ur messages, i am not breaking my head to browse the net. please do post whatever u know. well done. keep it up.

[selvieam]

Aarthi,
welcome back to the thread. nice to see ur message. we all r praying for u. how is lil pranay. take care of him properly. as dev said, look for a homeo there and better start with homeo.

my finding good improvement on my kids. it really works out. no side effects.

whenever u get time please drop in.

[selvieam]

dev,
today made valaithandu soup, i liked it. let me try the variation after u post it.

[selvieam]

suvai,
where r u? busy with work after the vacation. no problem, tomorrow is weekend, hope to see ur messages.
take care

[selvieam]

in a restaurant we had sprout salad. (long sprout).
receipe is simple and it taste so good.

long sprout - 1 cup, thin slices of onion - 1 tblsp, thin slices of coloured capsicum - 2 tblsp.

mix sprouts, onion, capsicum, with 1 tsp of lemon juice, pinch of pepper, pinch of salt, drop of olive oil mix and refrigerate it for 2 to 3 hours then serve. garnish with pudhina (one or two leaves).

[kugan98]

Ksen, thank you very much for your very nice post.
You have opened my eyes even wider.

Oh gosh, nothing is spared.
Thanks, Ksen.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, you are right, its a nice lesson for us.
Even Aishu will ask, does this contain eggs?
For her, only eggs are non-vegetarian she thinks :lol:
Thanks, Selviem.

Selviem, let us know how the valathandu soup was using variations.
Also thanks for the salad recipe.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, I made your poondu milagu kulambu.
It was very nice with my oats.
Thanks, for the nice recipe.



Milagu Kulambu:
--------------

Pepper - 1 tsp
Red chilly - 2
coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 /4 tsp
small onion - 10
Coconut grated - 2 tsp

Fry all the above ingredients one by one separately and grind to a fine paste.

Seasoning:
---------

Gingelly oil - 2 tblsp
kadukku - 1 tsp
urad dhal - 1/2 tsp
karu vadagam - 2 pinches
curry leaves - few

In a kadai, add oil and add the seasoning items one by one, then add one pod of garlic peeled and slices, fry for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the ground paste, fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Now add the tamarind extract of one small lemon size , 1/2 cup of water , required salt , turmeric powder. cover and cook till the garlic is cooked and the gravy should be lightly thick. This is very good to eat with steam rice.

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[kugan98]

[tscii]
I had few visitors from India.
One of them was an very elderly lady.
She saw a packet of detox tea on my table.
She advised me, and gave me a recipe for herbal detox drink.
She said not only it gets rid of the toxin in your body, it also
slims your body. Thanks. Kugan98



HERBAL DETOX DRINK.

Ingredients:
1 tsp aniseeds
1 tsp coriander seeds, pound a little
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ginger grated
1 tsp tulasi leaves.
2 litres of water

Method:
Boil 2 litres of water in a pot.
When it is really boiling , add in all the spices.
Close the pot with a thick cover.
Off the fire, and let the spices infuse
in the boiling water for about 10 minutes.
Later strain the water and use it to drink the whole day.
You can even keep it in a flask to keep it warm if you like.
Try it for a month and see.


The Ingredients:

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The Herbal Drink:

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[dev]

Selvi, thanks a lot for the nice feedback & the salad recipe...

K, will try the detox tea soon...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

paramashivan thanks for ur information. coz of ur messages, i am not breaking my head to browse the net. please do post whatever u know. well done. keep it up.

No probs ka yaamiruKa bayamEn :)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Selviem, I am very glad that your children liked the spinach omelette.

Selviiem, I am still not over the shock of gelatine.
You know they have the jelly crystals, in different flavours, they too use the gelatine to set the jelly.
I have made different types of jellies, for the children :oops:
I feel very ashamed. Thanks. Kugan98

Kugan - not all jellies use gelatin. I usually buy Weikfield, which says it contains no gelatin, and is 100% vegetarian. I haven't thought about this while buying jujupes :oops:

The same is the case with cheese, where rennet is used. But, most Indian cheese mfrs do not use rennet,- Amul for sure. But unless specifically stated, most foreign cheeses are made with rennet. Worcestershire sauce, silver warq used on sweets, chammandhi podi in Kerala hotels(it is fish chammandhi in many places)... the list goes on, though we don't give it a thought :roll:


Correct not all use gelatin, here in UK u have veggie jellies ...

[selvieam]

kugan,

i also made milagu curry for oats yesterday.

from tomorrow i will try the herbal drink. we can have instead of water i hope.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

kugan,

i also made milagu curry for oats yesterday.

from tomorrow i will try the herbal drink. we can have instead of water i hope.

ahaa

Oats as in cerial oats right, athuku milagu curry a ? OnumE puriyala :lol:

[dev]

kugan,

i also made milagu curry for oats yesterday.

from tomorrow i will try the herbal drink. we can have instead of water i hope.

ahaa

Oats as in cerial oats right, athuku milagu curry a ? OnumE puriyala :lol:

adhellam Indian ishtyle... ungalukku puriya vaaipillai...:lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

kugan,

i also made milagu curry for oats yesterday.

from tomorrow i will try the herbal drink. we can have instead of water i hope.

ahaa

Oats as in cerial oats right, athuku milagu curry a ? OnumE puriyala :lol:

adhellam Indian ishtyle... ungalukku puriya vaaipillai...:lol2:

sabbaaa unga kambinsation range irkuE - Mudiyala :rotfl:

[dev]

sabbaaa unga kambinsation range irkuE - Mudiyala :rotfl:

Adhukellamm oru creativity venum... adhu ungalaala mudiyadhunu engalukku nallave theriyumm...:P

[PARAMASHIVAN]

[tscii:1f2c27dc23]Dear all

I am not going to post anything here again; I am being accused of posting advice when I am not professional... I never said or claimed to be a professional. I just posted anything I knew with a ‘Good intention’. Ishwar knows this, and the ppl I made friends in the hub knows this as well

Good bye
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[dev]

we too are not professionals at cooking... but we do post recipes & share tips!!!... I don't see anything wrong in that... nothing/noone should stop us from sharing our knowledge with others...

But yes, anyone who intends to follow medical advices/tips from non-professionals should take necessary precautions/consult a doc before doing so... & I believe any sensible person would def do that when it comes to his/her health related issues...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

we too are not professionals at cooking... but we do post recipes & share tips!!!... I don't see anything wrong in that... nothing/noone should stop us from sharing our knowledge with others...

But yes, anyone who intends to follow medical advices/tips from non-professionals should take necessary precautions/consult a doc before doing so... & I believe any sensible person would def do that when it comes to his/her health related issues...

:exactly: this is common sense!

[kugan98]

Tamby, please do not worry about what people say.
They have nothing else to do, but find fault with what
others do. They themselves know noughts. I believe.

We all appreciate you, and what you contribute.
So do not worry, you have all the sisters backing you.

Paramashivan should not worry about all these minor things.
Open up your third eye Shiva.

Take care. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Tamby, please do not worry about what people say.
They have nothing else to do, but find fault with what
others do. They themselves know noughts. I believe.

We all appreciate you, and what you contribute.
So do not worry, you have all the sisters backing you.

Paramashivan should not worry about all these minor things.
Open up your third eye Shiva.

Take care. Kugan98

Thanks ka

I shall continue ...... :)

[dev]

sari, ippo supera edhavadhu oru tip kudunga paarpom...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

sari, ippo supera edhavadhu oru tip kudunga paarpom...:)

ahaa Kuzhantha pillaiku ice vaigira mathir irukU :lo2:

1) The brighter, deeper colored fruits and vegetables contain higher concentrations of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

such as Brocolli, spinach these are high in Iron which helps the production of red blood cells

2) Good carbs, include whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables. Healthy carbs are digested slowly helping you feel full longer and keeping blood sugar and insulin levels stable

3)unhealthy carb includes our culprits (white rice / white flour) white rice that have been stripped of all bran, fiber and nutrients. Unhealthy carbs digest quickly and cause spikes in blood sugar levels and energy.

Diabetic ppl should try and avoid much white rice or flour as possible.

[rajraj]

Dr.Paramashivan,
neraiya saappida vazhi sollungaLen. Aunty complains that I don't eat well! :)

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Just pulling your leg. Don't go away !

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Dr.Paramashivan,
neraiya saappida vazhi sollungaLen. Aunty complains that I don't eat well! :)

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Just pulling your leg. Don't go away !

Uncle

Neenga younga irkirathu aunty ku pidikalai pOla :lol2:
Photo parthEn :)

[selvieam]

paramshivan, u continue ur work. u r giving good tips. all ur tips are short and sweet.
u r sharing ur knowledge. donot hesitate to do the same.

[suvai]

hello nga kugan....:-) selvi..:-) dev...:-)
epadi irukeenga neenga???
vaanga vaangaa elaarum...samayal arailaa paathiram urutalaaammm...loud ah!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

satham ketkuthungala sudha /shanthy/suja/aarthi/ss/madhu elorukum :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

i made sprout & carrot salad (dev's) & kugan's ridge gourd paal curry.....rendumey mouth watering recipes....selvi neenga kandipa try pannanum...u will like it.

thanks selvi...konjam busy athaan vara mudila....pasanga nallaa irukaangala?

thread summa paranthukitu oduthu...kugan/selvi/dev....:-)

nice detox tea nga kugan...try pannaren

[kugan98]

Suvai nga unggalukku enna aachi.
Unga postai paarthu romba naalachi
Enn manasukku romba kastamaachi
Seekirama vanthu ungga mugathai kaamichii
Enggalai santhosa paduthungo Aachii.

Kugan98

[kugan98]

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PEAS AND PUMPKIN

Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkins diced
¼ cup fresh peas
¼ cup fresh scrapped coconut
5 dry red chillies
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp tamarind paste
1 fresh red chillie chopped
1 small onion chopped
1 tsp of oil
Salt to taste

Method:
Grind the dry chillies, coconut, coriander powder
tumeric powder, and the tamarind paste

Heat 1 tsp of oil, add in the onion and the fresh red chillie.
Sauté well, add in the ground ingredients.
Stir nicely till the raw smell goes.
Add in the pumpkin and 1 cup of water.
Let it boil on low flame, till the pumpkin is cooked.
Add in the green peas, and salt. Cook for a minute.
Taste for salt and remove.

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[kugan98]

[tscii]A hot and a spicy dish.


MUSHROOM VINDALOO

Ingredients:

500 grms mushrooms, button or oyster mushrooms,halved
1 big onion chopped
1 cup crushed tomatoes
2 tbs coriander leaves
1 tbs oil
2 scallions chopped
2 1 inch cinnamon sticks
1 tsp mustard seeds

Grind To A Paste:
¼ cup vinegar
1 tbs oil
5 garlic minced
½ inch ginger chopped
1 tsp garam masala powder
½ tsp tumeric powder
2 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin seeds powder
1 tsp sugar
Salt to taste

Method:
Marinate the mushrooms in the ground pastefor about 20 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok, add in the onions and sauté well.

Now add in the marinated mushrooms and cook
stirring for about 10 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, cinnamon sticks and boil on
low heat for about 10 minutes.
Stir once in a while, add in the mustard seeds.
Stir in the coriander leaves, scallions and mustard seeds.
Remove and serve hot.

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[selvieam]

what a coincidence, i bought mushroom and i am preparing for tomorrow breakfast, i thought now i check the thread for interesting receipe. u made it.

tomorrow i am preparing mushroom vindaloo, with tortilla wraps.

i will come back to u with the feedback.

[selvieam]

kugan, always we can expect suvai in the weekend.

[selvieam]

suvai, definitely neenga certificate koduthaparam no waiting , i will prepare ridgegourd paal curry.
will it go with chapathi. waiting for ur suggestion.

[selvieam]

suvai, plz write me where is the receipe of ridgegourd paal curry.

do not mistake. i am very lazy.

thanx in advance

[selvieam]

suvai, found the receipe of ridge gourd paal curry. i will try it and let u know

[kugan98]

Selviem, glad that you want to try the mushroom vindaloo.
Please Selviem, the vinegar and things, use your own discretion,
as how your family will like.
Thanks. Kugan98

[suvai]

Suvai nga unggalukku enna aachi.
Unga postai paarthu romba naalachi
Enn manasukku romba kastamaachi
Seekirama vanthu ungga mugathai kaamichii
Enggalai santhosa paduthungo Aachii.

Kugan98

kavithai ellaam kooda saralmaa varuthey ongaluku :mrgreen:


enaaanga kugan...intha post ku mela thaaan en post iruku....padikalaiyaa neenga...
manasu ithukellaam kashta pada koodathu ngo!!!....selvi sonna maathri weekend epadiyaavathu vanthiduveney & epo ellaam mudiyuthungalo apo ellaam vanthiduven ;-)

i did post on mar-9th kugan...neenga paarkalaiyaa? maybe u missed....ngo :-)


selvi glad u got the page for paal curry..:-) ofcourse it will be good for chapathi....sevai...bread etc...:-)


just let me know if u all are able to read my posts...ipo enakey doubt vanthidichi :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[selvieam]

suvai, no doubt we can read ur posts.

as u said, kugan wonderfula kavithai eluthiirrukannga.

[selvieam]

suvai, i will try ridgegourd paal curry tomorrow . thanks for ur suggestion, i am going to prepare for chapathi only

[suvai]

selvi....thanks for confirming that u can read my post.

plz do try paal curry....it was very delicious.:-)

[selvieam]

kugan,
mushroom vindaloo was very nice. we liked it very much, we had it with tortilla wraps.
i made it with slight variation, thanks kugan

[kugan98]

Suvai nga thanks for your nice post.
I will be posting your recipes soon.
We all look forward to your posts daily :lol:
That shows how much we love you.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, glad that you liked the recipe.
Today is "ammavaasai", too many cookings to do.
I will come back with few recipes this evening.
Thanks, Kugan98

[suvai]

hello nga kugan....thinam oru post expect pannaraathala thaan missing nu poteengalaaa.. :rotfl:
sari sari i will try....;-)

ammavasai ku enna special ah pannuveenga kugan? podunga onga menu konjam intha pakkamum... :mrgreen:

kugan/selvi/dev...between the three of u....all the recipes you dish out has become part of many our household too .....now isnt that awesome........saapidaravanga paadu kondaatam thaaan namalaiyum serthu thaan solaren :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[rajraj]

.....now isnt that awesome........saapidaravanga paadu kondaatam thaaan :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:



There is no love sincerer than the love of food . - George Bernard Shaw ! :)

[Roshan]

kugan ka

didn't you know gelatine is made out of 'bone marrow' of pigs or cows :shock:

yaa yaaa... correct... made out from pigs not cows... adhu gnabagam varamaa thaan animal fat nu sonen... :D

MS,

You get cow's as well. We use it and we identify it by the 'halal' mark on the packet. But for you guys I think both are not suitable for consumption.

PS: Need to say this is a very good thread and I have managed to copy most of the recipes posted here. Great work Mrs Kugan, Dev and others.

[dev]

.....now isnt that awesome........saapidaravanga paadu kondaatam thaaan :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:



There is no love sincerer than the love of food . - George Bernard Shaw ! :)

Exactly!!!...:)

[dev]

:ty: @ Roshan

[Thirumaran]

.....now isnt that awesome........saapidaravanga paadu kondaatam thaaan :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:



There is no love sincerer than the love of food . - George Bernard Shaw ! :)

Exactly!!!...:)

:yes:

What to do, saapaattu vishayathula controlled aa irukka vaendi irukku :banghead: :sigh2:

[Thirumaran]

PS: Need to say this is a very good thread and I have managed to copy most of the recipes posted here. Great work Mrs Kugan, Dev and others.

copy pannathoada irukkattum.. Dont try and risk urself :shaking:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

.....now isnt that awesome........saapidaravanga paadu kondaatam thaaan :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:



There is no love sincerer than the love of food . - George Bernard Shaw ! :)

Exactly!!!...:)

:yes:

What to do, saapaattu vishayathula controlled aa irukka vaendi irukku :banghead: :sigh2:

hmm.. hard thaan :(

[PARAMASHIVAN]

copy pannathoada irukkattum.. Dont try and risk urself :shaking:

For your attention Dev :rotfl:

Kugan ka, summa joking :)

[Thirumaran]

copy pannathoada irukkattum.. Dont try and risk urself :shaking:

For your attention Dev :rotfl:

Kugan ka, summa joking :)

Me too joking :roll:

btw naan en wife panra thayir saathathayae risk eduththu saapda pazhagiyaachchu.. ithellaam emmaathiram 8-)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

copy pannathoada irukkattum.. Dont try and risk urself :shaking:

For your attention Dev :rotfl:

Kugan ka, summa joking :)

Me too joking :roll:

btw naan en wife panra thayir saathathayae risk eduththu saapda pazhagiyaachchu.. ithellaam emmaathiram 8-)

athula sugar irukumE :?

[Thirumaran]

appadiyaa :think: doctors atha paththi onnum sollrathilla :roll: May be lesser amount.. Athellaam paartha naan daily verum wheat aa thaan kadichchu saapidanum :evil:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

appadiyaa :think: doctors atha paththi onnum sollrathilla :roll: May be lesser amount.. Athellaam paartha naan daily verum wheat aa thaan kadichchu saapidanum :evil:

:exactly: i don't think that will harm you :)

[kugan98]

Suvai nga thanks for your nice post.
Aamangga, kaalaiyil ungga postai paarthaal than,
Lakshmi mugathil vilitha maathiri irukku.
Thanks Suvai nga. Kugan98


Amaavaasai menu:
Sambar, rasam, tayir.
Vadai, pachai payir payaasam, appalam.
cucumber , tomato tayir patchadi, onion tayir patchadi.
cabbage kutto, long beans poriyal, avial, pumpkin puli mandi,
keerai masiyal, and valakai chips.

I am very, very tired Suvai nga

[kugan98]

Roshan, thanks for your nice post.
I am glad that we are of help to you.
Please do try out some recipes, and give us the feed back.

With your feedbacks, my tambys, Shivan and Thirumaran,
might get the confidence to try out the recipes :lol:

Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

PS: Need to say this is a very good thread and I have managed to copy most of the recipes posted here. Great work Mrs Kugan, Dev and others.

copy pannathoada irukkattum.. Dont try and risk urself :shaking:

:evil:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Roshan, thanks for your nice post.
I am glad that we are of help to you.
Please do try out some recipes, and give us the feed back.

With your feedbacks, my tambys, Shivan and Thirumaran,
might get the confidence to try out the recipes :lol:

Thanks. Kugan98

vaanga kugan ka

Thirumaran tamby ah? ahaa avar anNan pa (basha style) :lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

PS: Need to say this is a very good thread and I have managed to copy most of the recipes posted here. Great work Mrs Kugan, Dev and others.

copy pannathoada irukkattum.. Dont try and risk urself :shaking:

:evil:

Kool down :lol2:

[dev]

K, no wonder u r tired... nalla rest edunga...:)

[kugan98]

Thiru, I can understand your position.
As a diabetic most of the foods are prohibited,
and some foods are restricted.

I had a tough time feeding my relative who was a
diabetic.

Take care Thiru, Kugan98

[dev]

:) @ PS...

K, namma TM Sugar thavira maththadhu edhaiyumm avoid pannuradhillai...:lol2: :P

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru, I can understand your position.
As a diabetic most of the foods are prohibited,
and some foods are restricted.

I had a tough time feeding my relative who was a
diabetic.

Take care Thiru, Kugan98

Kugan ka

being a vegitarian is similar some how.. :( not much choice..

did read u my post about 'Collagen' in healthy living thread... it is used in some drinks and food and is a protein derived from mammals :?

[PARAMASHIVAN]

:) @ PS...

K, namma TM Sugar thavira maththadhu edhaiyumm avoid pannuradhillai...:lol2: :P

aamAm,

Thiru anNan ,

Nadapavi(lamb), parapavai(Chicken), neenthubavai (fish) ellam saapiduvarU, manushana partha sollamaatanga :lol2:

[suvai]

hello nga kugan,

semma menu......i totally understand how tired u wld be.........hang in there.....hope u were able to put up yr feet & rest......for a bit atleast.

athennanga pumpkin puli mandi??? recipe ya thallunga intha pakkam too plzzz :mrgreen:

[selvieam]

kugan,
i can imagine how tired u must be. very interesting menu. valai ellai potu saapitta feeling ponga.

take rest and come back to thread.

as per suvai's request plz post pumpkin puli mandi.

[Thirumaran]

Thiru, I can understand your position.
As a diabetic most of the foods are prohibited,
and some foods are restricted.

I had a tough time feeding my relative who was a
diabetic.

Take care Thiru, Kugan98

Thanks Kugan :)

Sweets i normally dont like.. So that is not a big thing.. Chicken and Fish (not fried ones) i take which is allowed. some veggies not good..


But for my level it is not that bad in food control. With regular walks/exercises and by breaking food into 5 or 6 times a day most of the food items could be taken. But kind of difficult to apply :sigh2:

PS,
enakku enna vayasunnu ungalukeppadi theriyum :huh: but innum few days la 1 vayasu yaera poaguthu :shock:

[Thirumaran]

:) @ PS...

K, namma TM Sugar thavira maththadhu edhaiyumm avoid pannuradhillai...:lol2: :P

:noteeth:

[suvai]

vaanga tm..innum konja naal la oru varusham erapoguthaa?? :mrgreen:

enaiki nu sollunga.... namma kugan kitchen la irunthu anNaiku enna dish podaraangalo athu ongalukaaga nu solliduvaanga namma kugan :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[kugan98]

WISHING ALL MY FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY UGADI


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Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks tamby, I read about the Collagen.
I will be very, very careful after the gelatine incident.
Thanks, tamby. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, every amaavaasai, banana leaf saapaaduthaan.
Eppadiyavathu 3,4 guests kootikkittu vanthuduvaanga.

Thats why I have to cook few varieties on that day.

I will post the pumpkin puli mandi recipe.
Its a Chettinad recipe.

Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Suvai nga and Selviem, thanks for your kind concern.

aamma enn kaalkal enn weightai thaangganumeh :lol:
Semma valli, nalla hot water othadam koduthen.


Namma Thirukku eppa birthdaynu sollungoh.
Samachi asathiduvom :)

Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

Thanks K....

Wish u all a very happy Ugadi...:)

[kugan98]

[tscii]

PUMPKIN PULI MANDI

300 grms cubes of pumpkin with skin (good ripe one)
1 lime size tamarind soaked in about 3 cups of mandi
½ tsp tumeric
1 tbls chillie powder ( more if you like hot )
½ tsp mustard seeds
2 red chillie broken into pieces
4 small shallots sliced
1 sprig curry leaves
a pinch of pergayam (hing)
1 tsp fenugreek roasted and powdered
sugar to taste
oil about 2 tbs
salt to taste
little coriander leaves


Method:
Put a wok on fire, pour the oil, when it is hot
Add the mustard seeds, when they splutter, add the onions,
Fry for a minute, add the curry leaves and the dried chillies.
Now add the pumpkin pieces and fry nicely.
Now add the tamarind juice, tumeric powder, chillie powder ,salt and
Cook till the pumpkin pieces are cooked, but not completely mashed.
Now add the fenugreek powder, sugar, pergayam powder.
Little oil should float on the thick gravy.
Taste for sugar and salt and dish out.
Garnish with coriander leaves.

Note: If you like you can chop into rounds 2 green chillies
And add after adding the pumpkin pieces


To Make Arisi Mandi:

Mandi means the water collected while washing the rice.
This mandi is used in many Chettinad cookings.

Take a cup of rice, after a first quick wash, add about 2 cups of water to the rice and mix throughly , while you rub the rice through with your fingers.
After few minutes, drain this water and keep aside to use in the cookings.
The rice can be used for normal cooking.
Thanks. Kugan98


This Is a picture of vendi puli mandi:

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[dev]

K, u can extract arisi mandi when u soak rice for grinding idli batter...that way, u can get a thickish mandi as the qty of rice used is more... I've had mixed veg arisi mandi in my friend's place...t it was yumm!!!... when u add the rice water to puli mandi, u get arisi mandi(I mean the watery version of mandi), right?

This recipe is very similar to the kathirikkai/vendakkai/vendakkai-pavakkai puli kulambu made in kongu region...we use KMP in the curry...I'll post the recipe later...

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, I still remember my grandma, she will never waste the arisi mandi. She will use it instead of water in her gravies.
Sigh! those were olden days.
Thanks, Dev. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]I am dedicating this healthy oats porridge to our Dear Thiru.
A very healthy breakfast is very important.



HEALTHY OATS PORRIDGE

Ingredients:
1 cup oats
2 cups water
1 tsp oil
A pinch of mustard seeds
A pinch of cumin seeds
A pinch of asafetida powder
Salt to taste

¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber
¼ cup thinly sliced carrot
Little finely minced ginger
Little finely chopped coriander leaves
3 cups of little thick low fat mooru (not very sour)

Method:
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard, cumin,
and asafetida powder.
Add in the oats and dry fry a little.
Add in the water and salt. Let it boil for a minute.
Remove from stove and let it cool.

Now add in the low fat mooru and mix well.
Dish out the porridge in individual bowls.
Garnish with, sliced cucumber , carrot, minced ginger
And chopped coriander leaves.

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[Thirumaran]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

I started avoiding mutton :) Rice only at noon mostly :P

Thanks for the concern and the delicious and healthy food dedicated to me :D

My birthday on 19 th :)

Thanks Suvai :P

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

enna Excercise ka thiru aapees staris la 2 vaati erU rathu irangurathum -ah ? :lol2: :rotfl:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Suvai nga and Selviem, thanks for your kind concern.

aamma enn kaalkal enn weightai thaangganumeh :lol:
Semma valli, nalla hot water othadam koduthen.


Namma Thirukku eppa birthdaynu sollungoh.
Samachi asathiduvom :)

Thanks. Kugan98


Kugan ka

Ahaa neengalE samaichu neengalE saapidirathu ,..

Besh besh romba naNariku :lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru age apthai summs sonNen :)

[Aarthii]

Makkale,ellarum nallama!

Pranay is doing good.

Kuganka,thanks for all the recipes u have posted .Have to try one by one slowly.
Am highly relieved and am happy now only.
Thanks for ur nice prayers too kuganka.

[Aarthii]

Selvika,
H r u and family?
Thanks for ur concerns too selvika.
Pranay is doing good.
As u have posted in last msg,me too have an idea of giving homeo medicnes to pranay.
My BIL has send thru courier also.
The homeo doctor says that start him with homeo medicnies once wen he is completely recovered frm this fever.Though the fever has stopped still lil bit cold is there .So i have to wait for some more 15 days.Lets see.
Thanks selvika.

[Aarthii]

suvaika,
H r u?India trip ellam eppadi irunthathu?
Romba nalaiku appurram kekarenu ninaikaren
Missed u a lot in ur absence suvaika.
Specially ur live msges(apdiye nera parthu pesara mathri irukum unga msges).

[Aarthii]

Hi PS
Thanks for all ur valuable health tips and points.
Niraiya health tips post panni riukeeenga.
Ippa thaan free aagi iruken.Slowly i will read one by one.
Thanks a lot PS.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Hi PS
Thanks for all ur valuable health tips and points.
Niraiya health tips post panni riukeeenga.
Ippa thaan free aagi iruken.Slowly i will read one by one.
Thanks a lot PS.

Hi Aarthi

Glad to hear your son is well, :D , i will post some more when I have time, I am quite busy today...

[Aarthii]

Take ur own time PS.Plz do the psotings whenever u get time.

[Thirumaran]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

enna Excercise ka thiru aapees staris la 2 vaati erU rathu irangurathum -ah ? :lol2: :rotfl:

summaava yaeri eranguraen.. oru azhagiya 60 kg Taj Mahal a thookittu illa yaeri eranguren :lol2: Athu periya vishayam thaanae :noteeth:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

enna Excercise ka thiru aapees staris la 2 vaati erU rathu irangurathum -ah ? :lol2: :rotfl:

summaava yaeri eranguraen.. oru azhagiya 60 kg Taj Mahal a thookittu illa yaeri eranguren :lol2: Athu periya vishayam thaanae :noteeth:

Eva Ava :lol2:

athukari kitta sollatumma :lol2: :lol2:

[suvai]

hello nga kugan......glad u got some rest....dont we all need it after a long day in the kitchen?!! ;-)

thank u for the puli mandi &oats recipes nga!!
now i am curious to know what is arisi mandi....plz post that too dev/kugan!

u r welcome nga thiru!

aarthi.......welcome back & we are all very happy to know that your little one is getting much better...:-)
Had a great time during my trip ;-) thank u!

kugan/selvi/dev...enna menu onga kitchen la iniki?

:mrgreen:

[dev]

Suvai, here is the link for 2 mandi recipes using rice water aka arisi mandi... http://solaiachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search?q=mandi

U can use the rice water for making the usual tommato/puli rasam also...

[dev]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

enna Excercise ka thiru aapees staris la 2 vaati erU rathu irangurathum -ah ? :lol2: :rotfl:

summaava yaeri eranguraen.. oru azhagiya 60 kg Taj Mahal a thookittu illa yaeri eranguren :lol2: Athu periya vishayam thaanae :noteeth:

Eva Ava :lol2:

athukari kitta sollatumma :lol2: :lol2:

PS, tm verum vaai pechu verannu ungalukku theriyadha...:lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Suvai, here is the link for 2 mandi recipes using rice water aka arisi mandi...

U can use the rice water for making the usual tommato/puli rasam also...

vaanga :)

thiru oda 60kg taj mahal pathi padicheengala :lol2:

[dev]

PS, en posta padikalaya neenga...:lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

enna Excercise ka thiru aapees staris la 2 vaati erU rathu irangurathum -ah ? :lol2: :rotfl:

summaava yaeri eranguraen.. oru azhagiya 60 kg Taj Mahal a thookittu illa yaeri eranguren :lol2: Athu periya vishayam thaanae :noteeth:

Eva Ava :lol2:

athukari kitta sollatumma :lol2: :lol2:

PS, tm verum vaai pechu verannu ungalukku theriyadha...:lol2:

dis is 3 much :rotfl3: I strongly condemn this posting thiru :lol:

[dev]

Aarthii, glad pranay has recovered... & very happy to c so mmany posts fromm u...:)

[suvai]

Suvai, here is the link for 2 mandi recipes using rice water aka arisi mandi...

U can use the rice water for making the usual tommato/puli rasam also...


no links on here dev!

[Thirumaran]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

enna Excercise ka thiru aapees staris la 2 vaati erU rathu irangurathum -ah ? :lol2: :rotfl:

summaava yaeri eranguraen.. oru azhagiya 60 kg Taj Mahal a thookittu illa yaeri eranguren :lol2: Athu periya vishayam thaanae :noteeth:

Eva Ava :lol2:

athukari kitta sollatumma :lol2: :lol2:

PS, tm verum vaai pechu verannu ungalukku theriyadha...:lol2:

Sun TV news la paer vanthaa thaan oththupeenga poala irukkae :evil: ulagam poara poakkae sari ill :rotfl:

[dev]

dis is 3 much :rotfl3: I strongly condemn this posting thiru :lol:

Unmaya sonna yaarukkum pidikiradhillai...udane kodi thookidavendiyadhu...:sigh:

[dev]

Suvai, here is the link for 2 mandi recipes using rice water aka arisi mandi...

U can use the rice water for making the usual tommato/puli rasam also...


no links on here dev!

sorry...

http://solaiachiskitchen.blogspot.com/search?q=mandi

[suvai]

no worries ;-) thanks for the link

[dev]

Thiru, you have jumped a very big hurdle by not liking sweets.
(That's my weakness)
The next you have to hate little rice, tubers, and mutton.
Thats it, you can have all your favourite foods in moderation.
Since you exercise, you have nothing to worry.
Enjoy the food and life, Thiru.
Take care. Kugan98

enna Excercise ka thiru aapees staris la 2 vaati erU rathu irangurathum -ah ? :lol2: :rotfl:

summaava yaeri eranguraen.. oru azhagiya 60 kg Taj Mahal a thookittu illa yaeri eranguren :lol2: Athu periya vishayam thaanae :noteeth:

Eva Ava :lol2:

athukari kitta sollatumma :lol2: :lol2:

PS, tm verum vaai pechu verannu ungalukku theriyadha...:lol2:

Sun TV news la paer vanthaa thaan oththupeenga poala irukkae :evil: ulagam poara poakkae sari ill :rotfl:

Aammamm... video clippingoda varanum...:noteeth:

[Thirumaran]

dev edited vaenumaa, unedited aa :huh:

[dev]

TM, I don't mind either... :P

[dev]

no worries ;-) thanks for the link

:)

[Thirumaran]

TM, I don't mind either... :P

Title a Kugan's Kitchen la irunthu, TM's Madam nnu maathidanum poala :rotfl2:

ayyo paavam padikiravanga nilama :|

[PARAMASHIVAN]

muthalla intha 'ananda' kala pOdanum :twisted: :sigh2: :shoot:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Hi Suvai

Athu enna neenga epavum 'Nga' no oru solla use panreenga, ethavathu 'Punch dialogue' ah ?

:lol2:

[suvai]

Hi Suvai

Athu enna neenga epavum 'Nga' no oru solla use panreenga, ethavathu 'Punch dialogue' ah ?

:lol2:


hi ps....................oru mariyathaiku thaan ngo! :mrgreen:

sari oru nalla recipe....... neengalo or onga veetila seiyara recipe yo podunga inga.....

[suvai]

hello kugan nga/dev/selvi/aarthi.....here is a link which is really good especially for kids...many tips & tricks along with interesting recipes ....enjoy!

http://www.archanaskitchen.com/

[selvieam]

suvai,
good link, interesting receipes are there. thanks for referring the link.

[suvai]

:-) selvi i knew u wld like it...;-)

try her hyderabadi biriyani...its a super hit ;-)

[kugan98]

Suvai nga, in the pumpkin puli mandi recipe itself,
I have given the explanation of how to make the
arisi mandi. Neenga romba vehgama padipingala?
Thanks Kugan98

To day I am cooking your tattai payir kulambu.
Will post picture and recipe soon.

[kugan98]

Aarthii, Aarthii, its good to see our old Aarthii again.
All your posts are bubbling with happiness.
I am sooo glad for you.
Have full faith in God, He will be always by your side.
Take care Aarthii, keep similing.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

I liked this phrase which Selviem sent me.


" In the front yard of a Funeral Home:

'Drive carefully. We'll wait.' "

**************************

Thanks. Kugan98

[suvai]

Suvai nga, in the pumpkin puli mandi recipe itself,
I have given the explanation of how to make the
arisi mandi. Neenga romba vehgama padipingala?
Thanks Kugan98

To day I am cooking your tattai payir kulambu.
Will post picture and recipe soon.


sorry nga kugan...i meant what do u make with it... :mrgreen:

ohh thattai payir kuzhambungalaa onga veetila....hmmm kalakunga...inga varuthu vaasanai ;-) selvi / dev / aarthi/ sudha...edunga plate...neetalaam kugan direction la :mrgreen:

[kugan98]

Friends, my aunt who is 80 years old, invited me to the occasion of motaifying her 3 great, great grandsons, in her kula theivam temple in Thiruvaaroor in May.
She said they are sacrificing 3 goats.
She asked me to bring along my camera, so that I can take snaps of their cooking
! Thalai curry
2 Brain poriyal
3 Blood poriyal
4 Intestine toddy shop curry
5 mutton dry varuval
6 bones thalca
7 legs paya.

I nearly fainted after she finished her conversation.
I told her that I have planned to visit ONGARAKUDIL in
THURAIYUR , to stay in the Sri Agathiar Ashramam for a week.
She laughed out loudly.


If anyone is interested in the above recipes, I can get it from her.
No joke its the truth. Thanks. Kugan98

[suvai]

kugan nga i am interested in knowing more about Sri Agasthiyar (or is it Agathir)...ashram...send me a link plz....thanks!

[kugan98]

Suvai nga, the homepage is www.agathiar.org.


Suvai nga, I love all these things.

AMMA Amritanandamayi is visiting Singapore and Malaysia.
I will be leaving for Singapore on the 25th to be with her for 3 days.
It will be so peaceful for my soul.
Thanks. Kugan98

[suvai]

Thank u for the link nga kugan...

[kugan98]

Suvai nga sent me few recipes.
Today I cooked two of them.
The kulambu was nice with chappathi.

Suvai irrungga, unggalukkum konjam kudukkiren :lol:



1)Thatai payir kuzhambu:

Thatai payir - maybe 1 aazhaku
oru moodi thengai thiruvinathu
poondu 4 cloves
1 tsp kasa kasa
1 pinch perungayam
chinna vengayam
tamarind 1 lime size
tomatoes 1 big
ethavathu oru kaai of the following - kathiri/murungai/chow chow/surakaai
1 tsp or more sambar podi
karuvepilai
kothamalli


thatai payir - boil panni vachikonga

boil kaai with puli /konjam manjal podi & enough sambar podi pottu nallaa vega vaikavum in the mean time

grated coconut/poondu/kasa kasa araithu vaithukondu when the vegies are cooked & raw smell of sambar podi is gone..add the thatai payir......boil for another 5 ot 8 mins then....add the ground coconut paste...use slow fire plz....boil till the mixture is now getting kuzhambu consistency......put off the fire.

In the mean time in a kadai pour little oil about 4 tsp or 1 & half Tbspn of oil & when hot add little kadugu/2 red chillies/pinch perungayam/sliced chinna vengayam fry this well then add tomatoes fry it well again till all the water of the tomato is evaporated...now add chopped karuvepilai & kothamalli.....one stir & pour this in the kuzhambu mixture....super ah irukum rice ku....ithoda....u can make plain muttai kose poriyal or beans poriyal....very yummilu ngovvvv!! try & let me know.

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[kugan98]

Another of Suvai's simple healthy keerai.
I was blinking a while what is the kanji water :roll:

Ah ha namma rice vadicha kanjii.
Thanks, Suvai nga.

Keerai very simple to make:

keerai chop finely
small onions chopped
1 tomato
1 or two green chillies
boil the above in slow fire well with enough water...& salt to this add one big karandi of kanji water mixed with 1 tsp or two tsps coconut oil....no thaalipu.....if u want u can thalichify...Smile


Cooked Keerai With The Kanji Water:

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[kugan98]

[tscii]Try this simple tomato potato curry.


POTATOES TOMATOES CURRY

Ingredients:
2 potatoes boil and cut into cubes
2 tomatoes chopped
1 big onion chopped
5 pips garlic minced
½ inch ginger minced
2 green chillies sliced
1 tsp tamarind paste
1 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
Little coriander leaves chopped
2 tsp oil
¼ tsp mustard seeds
2 dried chillies broken
1 sprig curry leaves

Method:
Heat oil in a wok, add in the mustard seeds.
Add in the broken dried chillies and curry leaves.
Sauté for a minute, add in the onions, ginger and garlic.
Fry for a few seconds, add in the sliced green chillies,
Add in all the powders, mix well for a minute.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and fry well till the tomatoes
turn mushy. Add in the salt and the cooked potatoes.

Mix well add in the tamarind paste and enough water to cover the potatoes. Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat, till thick in consistency. mash the potatoes a little while cooking. Remove and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Goes well with chapathi or rice.

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[Aarthii]

kuganka,thanks for the nice recipes.
Tomato potato gravy looks nice.
Going to give a try soon.

yes kuganka,even i can feel a happiness in my heart only these two days.On seeing pranay's innocent smile am very happy now.

Thanks for ur kind and nice words kuganka.Thanks a lot.

[Aarthii]

Dev,tried ur pachaipayir kadanchathu for today's lunch.It came out well.Nice recipe.As well a good substitute for noraml toor dal kadaisal.

Everyone liked it.Thanks dev.

[Aarthii]

Suvaika,thanks for the nice link.Looks very interesting.
Yes as u have stated so many tips are there.
I guess am going to become an expert in cooking soon. :wink:

[selvieam]

suvai sure i will try hydrebadi bryani. thanks a lot. hope gave so many receipes to kugan.
she is making wonder out of it.

[selvieam]

kugan,
whenever i come across some new wordings are interesting mails, i am sending u. thats it.
as u said, i too loved those wordings , thats why i sent it to u.

[selvieam]

hats off to u kugan,
wonderful receipes posted, i will try, keerai i liked it very much. tomorrow i will try and let u know

[suvai]

ahaaaa kugan nga.....thattai payir kuzhambu looks better than what i make.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

keerai looks exactly as mine.....hope u liked the taste...it is very healthy...just with a dot ghee on rice should make it mouthwatering..hope yr family enjoyed both..;-)

loving the look of potato curry...going to try it for tonite kugan.....:-)

cant thank u enough for the passion u have kugan nga............selvi sonna maathri...hats off & on to the ground thaaan...;-).

[suvai]

aarthi ...yr little one has brought back smile not only to your face...but on to ours too...;-)

try out that link...she has kids & has put down many recipes to help young mothers...

kugan nga neengalum try pannunga ...u will like her style of cooking.

[dev]

TM, I don't mind either... :P

Title a Kugan's Kitchen la irunthu, TM's Madam nnu maathidanum poala :rotfl2:

ayyo paavam padikiravanga nilama :|]

Unga peyaraium Thirumaranandanu maathanum...:lol:

[dev]

Dev,tried ur pachaipayir kadanchathu for today's lunch.It came out well.Nice recipe.As well a good substitute for noraml toor dal kadaisal.

Everyone liked it.Thanks dev.

:thumbsup: :P

[kugan98]

Suvai nga, I was served puri with the potato tomato curry.
I asked my friend don't you make puri kilangu.
She said that she was fed up with puri kilangu,
so she tried putting in what ever she had and made this dish.

It was nice, so I asked her the method.
Viola, recipe for the Kugan's kitchen
Thanks. Kugan98

[suvai]

intha pachai payir kadaichal entha page dev? plz & thx



kugan nga....kandipa try pannaren tonite the potato curry....:-)
will give u as usual..........thumbs up feed back ;-)...cant go wrong from kugans kitchen...ngo!!!

[dev]

Suvi, link paarunga...

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1963251

[selvieam]

Aarthi,
coz of lil pranay, u became active, coz of that thread is also very active.

so back to ur routine, i hope aarthi. thats really good.

[suvai]

tank u tank u dev ......broken pachai payir thaaney? with skin or without skin?

will surely try...seems like a very simple recipe..;-)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

vanKoms akka's

Kugan ka , or any ka's :lol2:

Reciepe for vadagam pls

:notworthy:

Dev ji

AiyE aiYe, sub tikkU :lol2:

[dev]

tank u tank u dev ......broken pachai payir thaaney? with skin or without skin?

will surely try...seems like a very simple recipe..;-)

Suvai, it's the whole mmoong dhal with skin...not the broken ones...

[dev]

PS, onnum puriyalai!!!

[suvai]

thanks dev....will let u know once i have tried it....ofcourse its going to be another super recipe without any doubt ;-)

[selvieam]

potato spicy masala:


potato - 3 ,boiled peeled and mashed roughly
onion - 4 thin slices
carrot - 1 finely chopped
fresh/frozen green peas - 1/2 cup
green chilly - 1 finely chopped
ginger - 1 1/2 tblsp grated
tomato - 2 medium size, chopped
red chilly powder - 3/4 tsp
turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
salt - reqd
kadalai maavu - 2 tblsp, mix in water
sauf powder - 1 tblsp coarsely ground

seasoning:

oil - 2 tblsp
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
urad dhal - 1 tsp
kadalai paruppu - 1 tsp
curry leaves - few
coriander leaves - 2 tblsp finely chopped

in a pan, add oil, put mustard seeds, urad dhal, kadalai paruppu when it pops up, add curry leaves saute for a minuted.

now add sliced onions, green chilly, ginger and stir till onion becomes transparent (no need to turn brown) then add carrot , green peas and tomatoes stir for 2 minutes, then add red chilly powder, turmeric powder, salt and stir for a minute.

now add enough water for the vegetables to cook, cover and cook for 2 minutes, then add the potatoes, cover and cook for another 2 minutes.

now add kadalai maavu, stir and allow it to boil for 3 minutes, then add saunf powder, stir nicely and switch off the fire, garnish with coriander leaves.

this is very well goes with chapathi, poori, dosa.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

PS, onnum puriyalai!!!

Oh Hindi puriyaath :lol2:

I was just asking how u were :)

Vadagam reciepe pls

[kugan98]

Tamby if you are asking for the onion vadagam, which we use to
talichify the curry, I have posted that.

Or you want the rice vadavam and things that we fry in oil,
just like snacks. please let me know tamby.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, super potato recipe.
i love potato recipes, I will cook soon and
post the picture. Thanks Selviem. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Or you want the rice vadavam and things that we fry in oil,
just like snacks. please let me know tamby.
Thanks. Kugan98

Rice vadavam pls ka

Only when u have time

[suvai]

kugan ngo!!!!!....super recipe onga potato curry...........thottukitu thottukitu...mudinjey pochi dish......kandipa kammiya pannalainga naan...neraiya thaan pannen...apadiyum kaaali naaa athu super tasty ngo!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
dinner kadai mudinjithi...:mrgreen:

[selvieam]

u r most welcome kugan

[dev]

PS, hindi theriyaadhu...Not commpletely cured yet... medicines will be over in another 2 days...doc enna solranga paarpom...:)

Vadagamm recipe theriyadhu... but I remember bookmmarking few vadagamm recipes... kandu pidikka mmudinja post pannuren...

[kugan98]

Dev, kavalai padatheengga. I have the recipe.
I have made quiet a lot of these rice vadavams recently.
Here in Malaysia the heat is burning.
Good to make all these stuffs. I have stocked for 6 months.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai nga for the nice feed back.
I have one more of Selviem's potato recipe to try.

Ungga poricha kuttoum oru kakalku kalakkivitathu.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Suvai's Poricha Kutoo.
I used chow chow. semma kalakal.
Thanks. Kugan98

) Poricha kootu
For this u can use vegies like sorakaai/chow chow/poosanikai (white) kathirikai etc..
boil the vegies with manjal with enough water...
fry the following in little oil
kadalai parupu
red chillies
dhaniya little
ullutham parupu little
payatham parupu little
grind the above with a little coconut....& add to the boiled vegies....thaalichi kottunga thalaila with kadugu/perungayam/jeeragam...ambuduthen...Smile


Suvai's Poricha Kutoo:

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[dev]

Dev, kavalai padatheengga. I have the recipe.
I have made quiet a lot of these rice vadavams recently.
Here in Malaysia the heat is burning.
Good to make all these stuffs. I have stocked for 6 months.
Thanks. Kugan98

ok Kugan...recipe post pannunga... I'll also make good ude of the hot weather here...:)

[kugan98]

This recipe was posted by our Selviem.
Super my Aishu, licked the plate clean :lol:
I made it with red spinach, thats why the pink colour.
Thanks Selviem. Kugan98

SELVIEM"S RECIPE:

palak riatha in one restaurant last. i liked the taste. it was very nice with tandoor whole wheat roti.

blanch spinach and choppe finely.
transfer in serving dish. pour skimmed yoghurt, sprinkle salt, pinch of red chilly powder, 2 pinches of roasted jeera powder, pinch of garam masala powder. garnish with few pomegranate seeds. donot mix and serve. when u eat just mix and have it with rotis. nil oil dish.
1/2 roti with this dish will be filling.


SELVIEM"S SPINACH RAITHA:

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[kugan98]

[tscii]Tamby, I have posted sago vadagam in Kugan's Kitchen3
Page 10. I have also posted onion vadavam in Kugan's Kitchen 3
in page 17.
To day I am posting the rice vadagam for you.


RICE VADAGAM

Ingredients:
500 grms cooked rice, preferably yesterday’s rice
5 green chillies more if you like
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp asafetida powder
1 sprig curry leaves (optional)
Salt to taste

Method:
Mix every thing together and blend in a mixie.
Do not add water, if needed sprinkle little.

Spread a clean thick plastic sheet in the sunlight.
Use a murukku press with “one star hole plate.
Fill the ground dough into the press.
Press straight lines on the plastic sheet.
Finish all the dough.

Allow to dry in the hot sun for the whole day.
In the evening you can gather and break into desired lengths.
Dry it for a another day if not fully dried.

Another way is to make a hole in a piece of cloth.
Put in the dough and press dots on the plastic sheet.
Or use your hands to dish out small small rounds.

Note: modern times, I have seen people cooking the rice
flour with water and all the ground ingredients into a kool.
Then they press it on the sheet to dry.
This is how my old folks taught me


THE DRIED RICE VADAGAM:

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THE FRIED RICE VADAGAM:

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[sudha india]

Hi........................... :D :boo: :bluejump:

and Bye :wave:

Have to go..... :banghead: :cry2: :hammer:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Hi........................... :D :boo: :bluejump:

and Bye :wave:

Have to go..... :banghead: :cry2: :hammer:

Oh Ungalukku high BP irukku ivalavu emotional ahureega :lol2:

[Thirumaran]

TM, I don't mind either... :P

Title a Kugan's Kitchen la irunthu, TM's Madam nnu maathidanum poala :rotfl2:

ayyo paavam padikiravanga nilama :|]

Unga peyaraium Thirumaranandanu maathanum...:lol:

paeru maathurathu appuram pannalaam :hammer: Poi inimaelaachchum nallaa samaikira vaelaya paarunga :poke:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

TM, I don't mind either... :P

Title a Kugan's Kitchen la irunthu, TM's Madam nnu maathidanum poala :rotfl2:

ayyo paavam padikiravanga nilama :|]

Unga peyaraium Thirumaranandanu maathanum...:lol:

paeru maathurathu appuram pannalaam :hammer: Poi inimaelaachchum nallaa samaikira vaelaya paarunga :poke:

ethoda intha maathir vishayangal pathi discussion vEndam pls :sigh2:

[Thirumaran]

Soreenga aapeesar :P :notworthy:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

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¼ tsp asafetida powder
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Kugan ka,

Thanks a lot :bluejump: :redjump:
but what is asafetida , has it got a tamizh name ??

Intha Oorulua, varsushathila oru vaati sooriyanai parthalE you are considered lucky :banghead:,

Can we put the vadagam in the oven to dry (at very low heat) rather than sun light, which we rareley get here[/tscii:f05a5633c0]

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Soreenga aapeesar :P :notworthy:

idhu Mariyadha :P

[Aarthii]

aarthi ...yr little one has brought back smile not only to your face...but on to ours too...;-).

Yes suvaika,i very well know, how u all were highly worried & concerned abt pranay's health.

suavika,tried ur way of cauliflower fry today.It came out well.Everyone liked it .The bowl had become empty by the first serving itself.Thanks suvaika.

[Madhu Sree]

I made kadai vegetable - (Diet version) and spicy version :P, recipe - coming soon... :boo:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

I made kadai vegetable - (Diet version) and spicy version :P, recipe - coming soon... :boo:

ahaa neegEna saaftware versions mathiri ovOru version ah solureenga :lol2:

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,thanks for the vadagam recipe.
Ingaiyum summer start aagiduchu.so pranay completea ok anavudan,nanum try pannalamnu yosikaren. :think:

Made ur karamani masala for today's lunch.It came out well.Along with cauliflower fry,it was a nice combo.

Thanks for tha palak raitha and poricha kootu recipe too.

[dev]

thanks K...seekiram try pannuren...:)

[Aarthii]

Aarthi,
coz of lil pranay, u became active, coz of that thread is also very active.

so back to ur routine, i hope aarthi. thats really good.

Yes selvika,almost we r back to our routine life.as well as by now only am enjoying with my parents also.Last one month fully we were not in a mood to enjoy at all.

Selvika,I made ur milagu roti for yestrday's dinner.Both mom n dad loved it.I told them abt ur urappu aadai recipe too.Dad requested me to make that.
Once i tried that before selvika but by that time it came hard.I forgot to ask u abt it.Cud u plz tell me where i might have went wrong.

Here is the recipe which u have posted
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Idli - 1 cup
Toor dhal - 1/4 cup
Soak separately for 4 hours. Wash dhal ,rice and keep aside to remove the excess water.
Grind dhal with Ginger - 1/2", dry red chilly -3 , hing- 1/4 tsp, saunf - 1/2 tsp with out water. If it is difficult to grind without just sprinkle water whenever it is needed.Do not grind like a paste. Grind coarsely like how we grind batter for masal/thavalai vada . Then grind rice coarsely, sprinkle water whenever needed.
Mix both dhal and rice batter together, add required salt, turmeric powder, chopped curry leaves, chopped coriander leaves, chopped onions(from 2 medium size onions), 3 tblsp of fresh grated coconut. Mix the batter nicely. Keep a kadai in the gas, pour cooking oil, to fry the adai. Take a lime size ball, flatten it in the greased plastic sheet , spread it thickly. When the oil is hot, fry like puris one by one, drop the flatten adai in the hot oil, it will come pluffy and then try for the otherside, when it is cooked remove it from the fire. Very fast it will cook, fire should not be very high.All the adai will come fluffy like puri, This adai is very diferrent in taste. Everybody likes it. We can coconut chutney as side dish for the adai.
We can keep this as a starter for the party.

Selvika,plz calrify me in this.waiting for ur soya patties recipe too selvika.Plz post it in ur free time.

[Madhu Sree]

Palak raitha :thumbsup:

Naan try pannanumnu nenachitte irundhene thavira try panna chance kedaikkala, 2 days before, my neighbour did palak raitha and she gave me, :D really nice it was. :slurp: appo thaan thonichu idha try panniye aaganumnu, Then I noted down selvika's recipe, I will try this myself soon. :D

Thanks for the recipe Selvika and thanks K for trying it out and hv posted it with photo :bow: :D aana photola konjam liquidaa irukku :D, en neighbour senja raitha konjam thick-aa irundhudhu, it went well with roti.

Seriously a must try dish and very yummy dish.

[Madhu Sree]

Welcome back aarthi, hope pranay is well now :D

[kugan98]

Sudha ma, thanks for dropping by.
Maybe you were in a hurry.
Next time just comment about the recipes,
or the picture that I post.
Nice to have you in the thread.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Tamby, asafoetida tamil name is Perungayam.

You can try drying it in the oven and see.
I have no experience in this.

If it is not fully dried, it will become mouldy.
Try tamby. The next time I visit UK,
I will bring it for you. Thanks. Kugan98

[selvieam]

kugan, thanks for trying palak raitha. happy to hear that Ishu liked it.

[selvieam]

chow chow poricha kootu try pannanum. it looks very tempting. thanks suvai and k.

[kugan98]

Thanks aarthii for your nice feed back.
Amma irrukkumbotheh vadgam pannikongga :D

Thanks for trying out the recipes.
Kugan98

[selvieam]

Aarthi,

i am happy that ur parents liked milagu roti.

in urappu adai, i wrote idli - 1 cup i am very sorry, it is idli rice - 1 cup. that is the correction.
rest everything is same. the batter should be like milagu roti batter consistency. try and let me know.

[selvieam]

madhu,

try spinach raitha, if we use thick curd, raitha will be thick and while blanching spinach make sure there is no water in that. then the riaitha will be thick.

[selvieam]

kugan advance congrats , kugan kitchen 3 is going to complete now.

[selvieam]

sudha,

what happened we r missing u for a long time.

[kugan98]

Madhu, I will be waiting for your recipe.

Madhu, engga curd konjam watery yai pochu :roll:
Athai kuda kavanichu vittinggaleh :oops:

Next time I will be careful.
Thanks, Kugan98

[selvieam]

kugan,

one of my friend tried rice vadagam in the microwave, she told it didn't turn out nicely like sun dried.

[selvieam]

friends,
i have party at home on 26th of this month. please help me in framing up the menu. i have to cook for 24 people.

[selvieam]

suvai,

went through archana's kitchen link , receipes are very interesting. as u recommended hydrebadi veg bryani, i am planning to try this week and it if turns out well , then i will prepare for the party.

[kugan98]

Selviem aamma, naan kavanikkaveh illai.
Thanks Selviem.

Achocho, I have to post Dev's corn chat and corn soup in this thread. I have to be fast.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, I am too in the same boat.
On the 24th is exactly a year after my F.I.Law's death.

Even though we only celebrate his thithi which falls on
the 12th of April, his relatives have requested for a get together
for prayers on his death day.
A very big family, nearlly about 50 people.
No catering, home cooked food.
I can feel my body ache now itself.
Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Tamby, asafoetida tamil name is Perungayam.

You can try drying it in the oven and see.
I have no experience in this.

If it is not fully dried, it will become mouldy.
Try tamby. The next time I visit UK,
I will bring it for you. Thanks. Kugan98

akka na akka thaan :notworthy: :D

[kugan98]

Dev, I made the sweet corn vege soup.
I added the green chillie soaked in vinegar.
I love that. Thanks Kugan98

Dev, valathandu kaiyil sikka matengkuthu :lol:
Will try soon.


Sweet corn veg soup:

Sweet corn kernels from 1 big corn: boiled until tender.grind 3/4th to a very smooth paste.

1/2 carrot chopped fine

3 beans chopped fine
Spring onion white, 1 garlic- chopped

Heat 1/2 tsp butter. Add in onion,gar. saute for few secs.

Add in the beans & carrot. stir fry for a min.

Add the corn paste, corn kernels, 500 ml water(more or less to ur liking), salt, pepper powder. Let it come to a boil.

Skim away any froth that forms on top. Boil for 2-3 mins.

Add in 2 tsp(or more if u want it thicker) corn flour mixed with water.

Let it boil again for another minute.

Add spring onion greens-chopped.

Take off flame & serve piping hot.

Note: U can add viniger if u want to, along with the vegs.

Chillies in vinegar, chilli oilm, soy sauce can be added on serving.

Sesame oil-1/4 tsp can be added towards the end for flavour.

veg stock/ veg stock cube can be used & it'll give an added flavour & taste.


DEV"S SWEET CORN VEGE SOUP:

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[suvai]

:clap: :clap: :clap: 100 page aagidicheenga kugan ngo & kugan thread makkaley!!!

kugan nga...poricha kootu nalla vanthathai padidithu santhosham athuvum..veetila ellarukum pidithathu thaan innum santhosham...;-)
baley baley ongaluku thaaan K..;-)

kugan nga/dev/selvi/aarathi/madhu & sudha....the hyderabadi biriyani comes out very well.....without doubt....hope u all like it too.

Dev's corn soup looks very delicious nga kugan...try pannida vendiyathu thaan... :mrgreen:


Ellaarum sernthu oru "K" podunga for kugan & Kugans thread :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Well done Kugan Ka :clap:

Vazhh Thaikulam :notworthy:

'An Hungry Man is scary than an Angry Lion ' :lol2:

Once again well done ka :)

[kugan98]

Dev, here is your corn chat.
Romba super, I liked it very much.
Thanks. Kugan98


DEV"S CORN CHAT

Corn salad/chaat:

Mix together steamed sweet corn kernels, raw onions, cucumbers, tomatoes,coriander leaves(chop these 4 fine), shredded carrots, lemmon juice, everest pani puri masala, pepper powder. Serve.

Note: U can try chaat masala if u don't have pani puri masala.

U'll have enough salt in pani puri masala. so need of extra salt.


DEV"S CORN CHAT:

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[kugan98]

Friends thanks for all your kind help.
Without you all no KUGAN"S KITCHEN.

I will be opening a new thread soon.
So please continue there.

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=14077&highlight=

Thanks. Kugan98