Kugan's Kitchen Part 4

[kugan98]

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Kugan's Kitchen

Part 1:
http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=1892612#1892612

Part 2:
http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=13371&start=0

Part 3:
http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=13724&start=0



[tscii]Dear friends, here is a sweet recipe to start
Kugan's Kitchen 4.
Thanks. Kugan98

SUGAR ATHIRASAM

Ingredients:
Ingredients:
400 grms raw rice soaked for 1 hour
250 grms sugar
1 tbs kas kas
½ tsp cardamom powder
Ghee

Method:
Drain the rice in a colander. Spread it on a paper and let it dry partially.
The rice should be slightly wet. Grind the rice and sieve it once.

Add one cup of water and make the syrup. Before it comes to boil, filter it.
Boil again stirring frequently. When the syrup is bubbling, slow the fire.
To test wheather it has come to the right stage ( patham ) , drop a little
Syrup in a cup of water. You can gather the syrup into a smooth ball. (not stiff ball)
You have to test this method several times after the syrup has come to a boil.
Off the stove. Sprinkle the flour mixed with the cardamom powder, and kas kas, littlt by little
and mix well. The batter must not be very stiff, a bit soft. If we make a ball from it
It must be smooth, and should not break or crack.

Pour the batter into a greased bowl. Pour about 1 ½ tbs of ghee on top of the batter
And keep. You can make the athirasam the next day. (normally I keep for 4 days)
On the day of making athirasam, you remove the batter and knead well.
Incase your batter has harden, just sprinkle a little hot water and knead well.

Heat oil in a wok on a medium flame. Pat the dough in your palm into a disc.
, and deep fry. The athirasam should puff up when you fry.
It will be a bit crisp on the first day. The next day it will become soft.
The taste of sugar athirasam will differ from brown sugar athirasams.
Well with pratice only , one can make perfect athirasam.

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[Thirumaran]

Great going :2thumbsup:

DEV's Corn Veg Soup Prepared by Kugan.

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DEV's Corn chat Prepared by Kugan.

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[kugan98]

Thanks Thiru for your wishes and uploading the pictures.
Thanks again. Kugan98

[dev]

K, congrats on he 3rd century!!!...:)

Corn chaat has become my family fav...:D soup superaa irukku... I usually make it a lil thinner than urs... I will try chillies in vinegar next timme...:)

[dev]

K & selvi, rendu perum super cook thaan ponga... enakellam 10-15 perukku melai cook panna theriyaadhu...

[Aarthii]

Kugana,congrats for opening the 4th thread.
Great work kuganka.:clap:
My wishes for this thread4 too.

[selvieam]

congrats kugan for opening the 4th thread. well done . good job.

[suvai]

kugan nga....awesome for opening the 4th part of your kai vannam!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I have never heard of this type of white athirsam....this is the first time....looks super & lipsmackingdelicious...... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[kugan98]

My dear friends, I would like to thank, from the bottom of my heart, each and everyone who are involved in Kugan's Kitchen.

Again I like to stress that without all your help,
there would not be a Kugan's Kitchen.

So please congratulate yourselves in stead of me.
Take care I am sooo happy.
Kugan's Kitchen

[kugan98]

Friends while we are celebrating the opening of the 4 th thread.
We have another good reason to celebrate.
Its our THIRUMARAN tamby's birthday today.

Come on friends, where are the Champagne bottles Shiva?
Suvai, Dev bring out the birthday cake.
Selviem and Aarthii lay the tables quickly.
Madhu, Sudha seekiram vaanga.
Namma NOV anna Thiruvai kootikitu varthukkula,
namma ellam readyaai irrukkunum.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIRUMARAN
May The Lord Bless You With Good Health, Wealth,
And Lots And Lots Of Happiness.
God Bless You.

From the sisters and brothers
of the Kugan's Kitchen.



HAPPY BIRTHDAY THIRUMARAN


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[kugan98]

[tscii]We make all kinds of sundal.
Try this for a change. Kugan98


PEANUT SUNDAL

Ingredients:

2 cups raw peanuts
1 medium onion chopped
½ a carrot grated
½ tsp minced ginger
3 green chillies chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp urad dal
1 tbs of fresh coconut scrappings (optional)
½ tsp oil
Salt to taste.

Method:
Wash the raw peanuts and soak it in water for about 2 hours.
Then pressure cook with salt for 2 whistles.
Or boil it in a pot till it is cooked.
Strain the water and keep aside.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard and urad dal.
Let it splutter, add in the curry leaves, onion and sauté well.
Now add in the green chillies, ginger and stir well.

Now add in the boiled peanuts, carrot and the coconut scrapings.
Stir till all the ingredients are mixed well.
Remove and serve hot.

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[sudha india]

Idho.........van...dhu...tten......... K

Thimru Maranku en vazhthukalaiyum sollidungo.
Engirundhaalum vaazhga endru engirundhaalum vazhthum Sudha........

BTW....great going Kugan and the entire team.... 4th round...sirappaga, bodhaiyaaga, superaaga irukka, seekram adutha round poga en vaazhthukkal.

Got to go...... C U all later...... Appapo enna nyabagam vechukonga.

[selvieam]

many more happy returns of the day


THIRUMARAN

[selvieam]

kugan, white athirasam is new to me , i will try..

[Thirumaran]

thanks a lot Kugan :ty: :D :D :D

I am honoured :notworthy:



Sudha :evil:


Thanks a lot selvieam :D :ty: :D

[dev]

TM, wish u a very happy bday...:D

[Thirumaran]

Thanks a lot Dev :ty: :D

[PARAMASHIVAN]

TM kappy birthu dayu

yenjaay

[Thirumaran]

:ty: Raghu :ty: :D

[Aarthii]

Happy birthday thirumaran.

[Thirumaran]

Happy birthday thirumaran.

Thanks a lot Aarthi :ty: :D

[Suja Rajkumar]

Kugan,
Congrats on the starting of your 4th thread. All the best wishes to you.

Suja

[selvieam]

suja, how r u? nice to see ur message

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan k & Co

Bye all :wave:

Have a good week end :)

[Roshan]

I prepared sweet corn chat today and it came out well. Thanks Dev for the recipe :)

[Suja Rajkumar]

Hello Selviem,
I am doing much better now. Sinus infection and reaction to the medicines had me down. Feeling better. Neenga eppadi irrukeenga? I saw a few recipes of yours, can't wait to try them out. Take care.

Suja

[suvai]

dev...antha corn salad recipe entha page nu konjam sollungalen plzz.. :mrgreen:

suja.....good to hear that u r feeling better;-)

sudha....onga attendance marked :mrgreen:
get ready to be in line ....hahahaha

aarthi....amma kita kettu....avanga elders kita irunthu kathukita recipes engakiteyum share panna sollu plzzz;-)

kugan nga....white athirsam.... oru plate neraiya inthapakkam anupunga ......naaan varusaiyaaa elaarkum pass panidaren.... :rotfl:

planning to try this recipe during summer for sure kugan nga...;-)

[kugan98]

Suvai nga, Dev's corn chat and corn soup recipes
are in Kugan's Kitchen 3 in page 100.
The pictures are in Kugan's Kitchen 4, page 1.
Try panni paarungga.


Suvai nga ungga vegetable kurma, I made for
idli in the evening. Super poongga.
Here is the recipe:

SUVAI"S VEGE KURMA:
Vegies needed:
Carot 1
Peas -1 kai alavu (enaku peas romba pidikum) lol
Beans - about 7 cut into half
Potatoes rendu kai alavu ( cut into pieces nalla perisa kooda podalaam)
tomatoes - 1 (bit) or2 (small) - cut into 4
Butter beans about 12 of them ( iruntha ilaina paravilai athaan peas podaromey Wink
neraiya kothamalli podisa narukikonga
karuvepilai - about 5 sprigs

Ginger & Garlic paste - 1 1/2 teaspoon each or more as per your wish.

sambar powder - 2 to 2 1/2 tsp ( or according to your taste for kaaram - everyone's sambar powder has different spice level).

Tamarind water - about a small lemon size or oru periya nellikai alavu (big gooseberry size) Keep in mind u r adding tomatoes too. so lessen the puli accordingly.

Coconut - grated oru kai alavu
kasa kasa - 1 Tblspoon
Fennel seeds - 1/2 to 3/4th teaspoon ( i prefer half)
Pattai - 1 1/2 inch piece
cloves - 2
turmeric - 1/4 tsp

first powder the kasakasa,fennel, cinnamon,cloves & then add it to the coconut & grind it with enough water to give u not too thick or not too watery consistency. ( Keep this aside)

cut one big onion lengthwise thinly & keep aside.(use half for frying)

Method:
In a vessel....add about all the cut vegies including the peas & butter beans,
cut tomatoes,
raw sliced onions (half),
ginger garlic paste,
sambar podi
Tamarind water
Kothamalli (especially thandu plus ilai ofcourse potta nalla vaasanaiya irukum)
karuvepilai
Enough salt
Then pour enough water to be about 1 inch higer than the vegies ( about 3 to 4 & half tea cups of water)..the water should be enough to allow the vegies to boil freely as well as cook.
Ellaam onna pottu....nalla sambar pachai vaasani pogum varai & allow it to boil. ( vegies should have boiled well by now).

Once the raw smell goes now add the ground coconut & keep stirring for about 5 to 7 mins till the gravy thickens. ( After adding the coconut...it should not over boil - I suggest one should lower the heat ).

Now in a pan add about 1 & half Tablespoon of oil.....when hot...add little black mustard seeds & jeera seeds (1tsp each maybe) then add the other half of the sliced onion fry this till the onions become limp & light brown....add karuvepilai to this....& pour it over the masala kuzhambu.


SUVAI"S VEGE KURMA:

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[kugan98]

[tscii]
POTATO BRINJAL MIX

Ingredients:
300 grms brinjals chopped into small cubes (immerse in water)
1 potato chopped into cubes (immerse in water)
1 big tomato Chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tsp tamarind paste
¼ tsp jaggery
A pinch of tumeric
Salt to taste
Little coriander leaves chopped

2 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds

Dry roast and powder:
2 tsp channa dal
1 tsp urad dal
6 dried red chillies
1 tsp coriander seeds
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbs sesame seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds

Method:
Heat a wok, add in the oil and the mustard seeds.
When it splutters, add in the chopped onions.
Sauté well, add in the tomatoes, and tumeric powder.
Stir well, add in the potatoes and brinjals.

Add I cup of water, salt cover and cook on low flame.
Stir occasionally to see that it does not get burnt.
Sprinkle more water if the brinjal and potatoes are not cooked.

Mash up the mixture a little with back of your spoon.
Add in the tamarind paste and jaggery.
Add in the ground powder, mix everything well.
The mixture should be soggy and not too thick or watery.
Taste for salt, tamarind, and sweetness.
Remove and garnish with coriander leaves.
Goes well with roti and rice.


POTATO BRINJAL MIX

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[Aarthii]

suja,happy to hear that u r doing better now. :)
Take care suja.

[Aarthii]

Kandipa suvaika.

Actually suvaika,amma vara munnadiye nan appadi thaan plan panni vachu irunthen.Niraiya recipes post pannanumnu ellam plan panni iruthen.But pranayoda fever onnum panna vidama aakiduchu.

But irukura 2 to 3 days use panni maximum post panna try panren suvaika.

Suvaika,thanks for the veg kuruma recipe.

[Aarthii]

kuganka,thanks for posting suvaika's veg kuruma along with a photo.
Thanks for the potato brinjal mix recipe too.

Kuganka,can u post some snacks recipes for packing kids snack box to school.actaully my friend wanted it to pack to her daughter who is a nursery going kid.Nan en forum friends kettu sollarenu solli iruken.

Dev/selvika/suvaika/madhu plz post ur version of recipes .

[Aarthii]

selvika,one doubt plz.

urappu aadai batter coarsea irukanuma,or else like milagu roti,fine pastea irukanuma?

[selvieam]

aarthi,

donot grind to a fine paste, slight kora kora. grind dhal and rice separately.

[selvieam]

kugan,

suvai's veg kuruma looks tempting, i will try.

[selvieam]

suja,
nice to hear that u r feeling better. my husband also suffering from sinus, nose block. any home remedy u followed for this. please let me know.

[selvieam]

kugan,

today is my elder son's birthday. i prepared ur potato bryani. he liked it very much. he specially conveyed big thanks for u.

i gave boondi raitha for bryani. he told amma "simply great " dishes.

thanks kugan

[dev]

Roshan, thanks for trying the recipe and the nice feedback...:noteeth:

K, thanks for posting the chat recipe pages for Suvai... Suvai, try pannituu sollunga...

Veg kurmala sambar pwd... def have to try...pic super as usual...:)

Selvi,pls wish ur son a very happy bday on our behalf...

suja, welcomme back...:)

[sonu gopi]

Congratulations Kugan on your 4th launching of Kugan's Kitchen. :clap:

I was away for a while and you have completed our KK3...!! wow you're a fast cook!!.... :musicsmile:

[selvieam]

thanks a lot dev, i conveyed him. he was very happy. he invited his friends home. he is so excited.

[kugan98]

Aarthi, thanks for your nice post.
Amma kitta ketu, nalla nalla receipeyaai podungga.

Aarthii, engga veetila vegetarian thaan.
Aishukku, fried noodles, sandwiches, sweet buns, vegetarian burger, donuts fried bananas, idli manchurian, our local kuihs and so on.

Can give nuggets, sausages, cookies, muffins and so on.
Others please give her tips for snacks please.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

My dear friends, Selviem asked our help to plan a menu for her gathering.
I hope every one will give her some tips.
I will be writing my menu for the lunch on the 24th.


Selviem, I will posting a simple appetiser for you soon.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, wish your son a very happy birthday.
May the Lord Bless him with all the best,
And guide him through out his life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING

All aunties and uncles from the Kugan's Kitchen

[kugan98]

Sonu, thanks for your nice wishes.
Please do not disappear often.
We love to have you in our kitchen.
Thanks. Kugan98

[sonu gopi]

Now that our KK4 has just got off the ground - how abt showing us step by step method of making lovely mothakams? :thumbsup:

Take your time coz I look forward to your lovely pics. That's the best part of Kugan's Kitchen...!!:D

[kugan98]

This is also a disappeared delicacy I believe.
People think its troublesome to do.
Its aroma will be so sweet, just out of the steamer.


ELLAI ADAI

Ingredients:
1 cup raw rice
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups fresh scrapped coconut
2 tbs of ghee
A pinch of cardamom powder
A pinch of salt
10 banana leaf pieces cut into 6 7 inch squares

Method:
Soak the rice for about 4 hours.
Then grind in a blender with just enough water, and pinch of salt
to make a thick batter. Keep aside.

In a heavy pan melt the brown sugar with 1 tbs of water.
Stir in the coconut and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat.
When the mixture thickens, add in the ghee and stir well.
Remove from the stove and let it cool well.

Toast the banana leaves one at a time over the flame.
The leaves will become pliable.
Spread a small ladle full of the batter over the toasted leaf.
Place a tablespoon of the sweetened coconut over this.
Spread the coconut evenly.
Fold the banana leaf in the middle and press in the sides to close well.

Bring water to boil in a idli steamer.
Place the stuffed banana leaf flat inside.
Steam for about 15 to 20 minutes.
As it cooks the ellai adai absorbs the aroma of the toasted banana leaves. Remove them from the steamer, peel off the the banana leaf
wrapper and serve.

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[kugan98]

Sonu, please give me sometime,
I have too many things up my sleeve.
I will post the recipe soon for you.
Thanks. Kugan98

[sonu gopi]

Sonu, please give me sometime,
I have too many things up my sleeve.
I will post the recipe soon for you.
Thanks. Kugan98

I know you are always as busy as the bee - that's why I told you to take your time....even if its a few months down the road. However, one thing I am sure...you will definitely oblige your fans..!! :lol:

[sonu gopi]

This is also a disappeared delicacy I believe.
People think its troublesome to do.
Its aroma will be so sweet, just out of the steamer.


ELLAI ADAI

Ingredients:
1 cup raw rice
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups fresh scrapped coconut
2 tbs of ghee
A pinch of cardamom powder
A pinch of salt
10 banana leaf pieces cut into 6 7 inch squares

Method:
Soak the rice for about 4 hours.
Then grind in a blender with just enough water, and pinch of salt
to make a thick batter. Keep aside.

In a heavy pan melt the brown sugar with 1 tbs of water.
Stir in the coconut and cook for about 10 minutes on low heat.
When the mixture thickens, add in the ghee and stir well.
Remove from the stove and let it cool well.

Toast the banana leaves one at a time over the flame.
The leaves will become pliable.
Spread a small ladle full of the batter over the toasted leaf.
Place a tablespoon of the sweetened coconut over this.
Spread the coconut evenly.
Fold the banana leaf in the middle and press in the sides to close well.

Bring water to boil in a idli steamer.
Place the stuffed banana leaf flat inside.
Steam for about 15 to 20 minutes.
As it cooks the ellai adai absorbs the aroma of the toasted banana leaves. Remove them from the steamer, peel off the the banana leaf
wrapper and serve.

Aiyoo Kugan....I am so hungry after seeing the lovely adai. Its one of my favourites. My late aunty used to do it.

I ate once another adai made out of sugi flour....and the filling is coconut+white sugar + cardomom powder. It was very tasty. But when I tried it out the taste was there but it was hard. The ones that aunt (fren) made was soft and it was white.

Now I am wondering whether she had made the dough with both sugi/rice flours.. She didn't want to give the recipe....and she has since passed away. Her recipe is gone with her coz her children are not into our traditional cooking - very westernised in their way of life. :(

Have you made it before? We must keep up with our old traditional recipes and shd not let it disappear.

[suvai]

hello nga kugan!!....adengappaaa...veg kurma....senji amarkalap paduthiteenga with the pic....it looks exactly like the way i do....even the consistency looks great....onga thiramaiku enathu paaraatukal... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I knew u wont go wrong with that recipe..;-)
Idly dosaiku kandippa super ah irukum.........yummzzz!!

dev...will surely try the corn chat....kugan nga thanks for the page # for it..;-)

dev..selvi....aarthi...suja...& all ladies....try panni paarunga veg kurma...u wont be sorry trust me its a keeper ;-)

selvi....Wish your son on all our behalf......May all his & his parents wishes & dreams come true for him.......;-)

aarthi...no worries...dont stress yrslf or mom with the recipes....sareeyaaa.....;-)

kugan nga...(v)ellai adai looks very super....grinding of the rice flour consistency epadi irukanum...romba mozhu mozhu nu araikanumaa ilaa kara kara (idly patham) araikanumaa? plz & thank u....

[Aarthii]

Selvika,convey my birthday wishes to ur elder one.
Hi Prince,
wish u a very happy and wonderful birthday.

selvika,regarding urappu aadai thanks for the tip.will keep it in mind while grinding.Thanks agian selvika.
Selvika,again remain panratha ninaichukatheenga,plz
waiting for ur soya patties recipe.Plz post it in ur free time.

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,thanks for ur nice snack ideas.
Can donuts be stored and packed for the next day kuganka?

Fried bananas and sausages means what?Adhu enna kuganka?Koncham recipe post pannugalen.Plz.

Thanks for the ellai aadai recipe kuganka.

[Aarthii]

Suvaika,kandipa unga kurumava try pannama vida porathe illa.
will give u the feedback in a day or two.

[kugan98]

Sonu, I cannot understand some people.
We came with nothing, and we are going back with nothing.

So what's the big deal in not revealing recipes.
God Bless Them.

Thanks Kugan98

[kugan98]

Suvai nga you have to grind the rice mozhu mozhu.
The batter has to be very fine.

Yes Suvai nga the kurma idli combination was super.
Apa, apa ippadi receipe ellam Kuganukku talunggal :lol:

Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Aarthii, you can keep the doughnut for the next day.
No problem. Fried bananas is you dip the bananas,
in a thick batter of flour, salt little baking powder.
Then you deep fry it. It's like frying bajii.

sausages are made of minced meat.
It is sold ready made in supermarkets.
You can boil it or fry it and give with some sauce.
Its not good to take too much of sausages,
nuggets, fried fish balls and so on.
I will post pictures of those to your mail.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]This is a very simple dish, which is a must in
all Kerala feasts.

OOLAN

Ingredients:
1 cup ash gourd cut into half inch cubes
½ cup black eyed beans soaked and boiled till cooked
4 green chillies slit and cut across
2 cups coconut milk
Salt to taste

1 tbs coconut oil
1 sprig curry leaves

Method:
Place the cut ash gourd and green chillies in a saucepan.
Pour enough water to cover the vegetable.
Add salt and cook over medium heat till the ash gourd is cooked.

Pour in the coconut milk, the boiled beans, and bring to a slow boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with coconut oil and curry leaves.
Stir gently and keep covered for ten minutes,
to allow the flavors to blend. Serve hot with plain rice.

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[kugan98]

[tscii]Aarthii, this is how we do our fried bananas,
Or what they call pazham pori.

FRIED BANANAS

Ingredients
1/2 cup self-raising flour
1/4 cup corn flour
1 tbsp rice flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
180ml water or just enough to make thick batter
1½ tbsp oil
5-6 bananas, halved
Enough oil for deep-frying

Method
Combine the various flours, salt and baking powder in a mixing bowl. Pour in water and combine into a batter. Add in oil to mix.

Coat banana halves in batter and deep-fry in hot oil for three to four minutes or until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on crumbled kitchen paper.

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[kugan98]

Friends please come and give our Selviem few suggestions
for her coming gathering.
I think its just around the corner.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

This is my menu for the 24th.

Morning breakfast: Rava kitchadi, kaara chutney, akravadisal and filter coffee.

Lunch: Paal payasam, green peas pradhaman
ulunthu vadai, channa dal vadai
appalam and plantain chips
beans poriyal, cabbage poriyal valakkai podimas
chow chow kutoo, keerai kadaiyal, yam masiyal
tofu sambal, ladies finger puli mandi
cucumber patchadi, maampala patchadi
paruppu and nei, sambar, vengaya kulambu
thalicha moor, mysore rasam

Three of my cousins have volunteered to help.
Murugan thaan tunai.

Have to get all the things ready, and also must clean up
everything for I will be leaving for Singapore on the 25th
early morning.

Thanks, please give some tips to our Selviem.
Kugan98

[Aarthii]

kuganka,thanks for the pazham puri and oolan recipe.
Both are new to me.will try it out soon.
My friend conveyed her special thanks to u.

Pazham puri looks great.

Kuganka,high protein flourku substitute ethum iruka?

Unga menu chancea illa ponga.

In ur free time Rava kitachadi ,vengaya kulambu recipe post pannunga kuganka.Plz.

Kuganka,u r going to singapore ,will u be away frm forum?wen u will be back ?

[kugan98]

Aarthi thanks for your post.
Please read the following:
"
Bread flour is a high-protein flour, specially formulated for making yeast breads. The combination of extra protein, a tiny bit of malted barley to help the yeast, and vitamin C or potassium bromate to help the formation of the gluten, helps the dough rise and retain gasses as it bakes, resulting in greater volume and better texture.

You can certainly substitute all-purpose flour in a recipe, but the results will be less spectacular"


Aarthii, if I am not mistaken I have posted the recipes for rava kitchadi and vengaya kulambu.
Let me go through first the index and inform you.

Aarthii, I am going to Singapore to see AMMA Amritanandamayi
I will be away for 3 days only.

Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]I owe this recipe to Dev.
Since today is sunday, I decided to make it for lunch.
I served with cucumber raitha and soya prettal.


MUSHROOM BIRYANI

Ingredients:

300 grms button mushrooms quartered
3 cups of basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes. drain
1 big onion chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
2 potatoes cut into cubes and fried
5 green chillies slit
1 tbs garlic paste
1 tbs ginger paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
2 tbs fresh curds
2 tbs ground cashew nuts
2 tsp lime juice
3 tbs ghee
3 tbs chopped coriander leaves
10 cashew nuts and 10 raisins fried in ghee
Deep fried onion crisps

Seasonings:
2 cinnamon stick, 3 cardamom pods, 2 bay leaves.
1 sprig curry leaves.

Method:
Heat a heavy bottomed pot with the ghee.
Add in the seasonings, and curry leaves.
Add in the chopped onions and sauté well
Now add in the ginger garlic paste, and green chillies.
Stir nicely, add in the chillie, coriander, tumeric powders.
Mix nicely, add in the tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy.

Add in the garam masala, fresh curds, and cashew nuts paste.
Mix well so that you have a thick gravy.
Add in the mushrooms, salt and lime juice..
Stir well so that the mushrooms are well coated with the masala.
Add in the soaked rice, fried potatoes add about 3 ½ cups of water.
Close with a very tight lid. Keep the flame very very low.
Let it cook on a sim till the water is fully absorbed
and the rice is cooked. Keep it close for some time.
Later fluff up the rice and garnish with the coriander leaves,
Cashew nuts, raisins and deep fried onion crisps

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[Aarthii]

Kuganka,mushroom briyani looks very yummy.
Thanks for the nice briyani recipe kuganka.

Oh,u have posted those already,i will also search it kuganka.

Thanks for ur suggestions against high protein flour.will try to get it here or else will give a try with plain flour.

[Aarthii]

oh,kuganka u r going to meet Amma amirtanandmayi.
Great.

Though it is three days,we all are going to miss u a lot definitely.

[suvai]

kugan nga.....enaanga...ipadi menu ellaam pottutu.....selvi/dev/aarthi/sudha/madhu/suja/matrum kugan recipes piriayargal/ofcourse...naaanum :mrgreen: chatttu buttu nu oru vandila purapattu varaa maathri pakathila iruntheenganaaa....vishayamey vera....padaiyeduthiduvomillaa.....onga veetuku....saapida mattum ileenga...first uthavi apuram saapaadu..... :mrgreen:
fantastic menu nga kugan..... :thumbsup: virunthuku varavangaluku kandippa kondaatam thaaango!!! ;-)

kandippa everything is going to go veryyyyy well....neenga apadi thaaan engaluku feed back koduka poreenga....paarungaleyn..;-)

neenga saapidum bothu engalukaagavum sernthey saapidunga...;-)

u have a safe trip to s'pore.....& enjoy every moment!!!...engalaiyum neenaichikonga!!

thank u for letting me know about the elai adai maavu consistency..

:-)

[suvai]

olan & mushroom biriyaani looks very tempting kugan...................will give it a try for sure...thanks to dev too...;-)

dev...i tried the corn chat......it is delicious & easy to make..... :thumbsup: ...thank u..!!

[kugan98]

Suvai nga thanks for the nice post.
I too at times feel very sad that we all live soo far apart.
How nice if we stayed near by, and go to each other's house
and help out in times of need. sigh.

Well we have to be contented with what we have.
Thanks Suvai nga, take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]I have made masala upma, vegetable upma also plain upma.
This vangi bath upma was served in my friends house.
Give it a try, for a change. Kugan98


VANGIBATH UPMA

Ingredients:
1 cup roasted rava
2 big brinjals cut into cubes
1 big onion sliced
2 tbs vangibath powder
10 cashew nuts roasted in ghee
3 tbs chopped coriander leaves
little coconut scrappings (optional)
2 tsp lime juice
A pinch of sugar
A pinch of tumeric powder
Salt to taste

To Season:
2 tbs ghee
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 tbs channa dal
1 red chillie broken
1 sprig curry leaves

Method:
Heat the ghee in a wok, add all the seasonings.
Sauté well, now add in the sliced onions with a pinch of sugar.
Sauté till the onions turn pink, add in the brinjal pieces.
Stir and cook, till the brinjals are a bit soft.

Add in the tumeric powder, salt and vangibath powder.
Stir well, add in 2 ½ cups of water, let it come to a boil.
Low the flame, add in the roasted rava, give a good stir.
Close with a lid and let it cook on its steam.

Open the lid in few minutes and stir the upma well.
Add in the roasted cashew nuts, lime juice, coconut scrappings and the coriander leaves.
Give it a good stir and remove.
Serve it hot with chips or raitha.


VANGIBATH POWDER

Ingredients:
1 tbs coriander seeds
1 tbs channa dal
1 tbs urad dal
½ tsp kas- kas
1 tsp sesame seeds
4 dry red chillies
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tbs coconut scrapings
½ an inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
A small piece of asafetida
1 tsp oil

Method:
Heat a tsp of oil, roast all the ingredients well
till they give off a nice aroma.
Cool and powder coarsely.
You can keep this powder in a tightly closed container
in the fridge for about 3 months.

VANGIBATH UPMA:

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[suvai]

hello nga kugan.......u r so correct .....we have to be happy atleast because of this internet...we are able to connect ...on a daily basis....;-)

vaangi baath try pannitu solaren !

[rajraj]

Garlic soup for one from NY Times!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/19/health/nutrition/19recipehealth.html


I know nothing about cooking except boiling eggs! :lol:
I am banned from the kitchen. Staying away from the kitchen is the greatest help I can give according to aunty ! :lol:

If it is OK for kugan I will post links ! :)

[NOV]

Aarthii, I am going to Singapore to see AMMA Amritanandamayi
I will be away for 3 days only.Good news for you K.
Amma will be here in KL on the 28th at Mines Resort City. :)

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai nga , try pannitu sollungga.
I still have your adai, ice cream and cake to try.
I will post it soon.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Rajraj you are welcome to Kugan's Kitchen.
I always say that the more the merrier.
Do please give the links that you know.
Kugan's Kitchen appreciates your contributions.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

NOV anneh thanks for your information.
May AMMA bless you and your family.
Kugan98

[dev]

Suvai, glad u liked the corn chaat...:) u can try the same recipe with roasted peanuts & pottu kadalai(roasted channa dhal) combo...

[selvieam]

kugan,

appappa so many receipes, little bit busy, not able to go through the posts. now when i went through, so many was there. thanks for olan , pazhalam puri, mushroom bryani and vangi bhath. i will try it and let u know kugan.

[selvieam]

friends,

one tip for CORN CHAT. add boiled chickpeas(1 handful) will give u different taste.

[selvieam]

Aarthi,

sorry i forget to post soya granules patties.

here is the receipe for u.

boiled and mashed potatoes - 3 medium
wholemeal bread - 2 dip in water, squeeze and keep
soya granules - 1 cup
cabbage - 1 cup chopped
carrot - 1 medium , chopped
beans - 10 to 15, chopped

(Vegetable quantity is depends, how much u want u can have. )

steam cabbage, carrot, beans in the microwave (w/o salt)

in a kadai, add 2 tblsp of oil add coarsely ground sauf powder - 1 tsp, 3 big onion finely chopped and 1 green chilly finely chopped, saute for few minutes, then add 2 tsp of ginger garlic paste stir for 2 minutes. then add mutton masala powder 2 tsp , salt.
stir for 2 minutes, then add the steamed vegetables, let it cook for few minutes, then add soya granules, sprinkle little water cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then add 2 tblsp each of finely chopped coriander, pudhina leaves.
add mashed tomato , mix nicely, then add bread (squeezed) and keep it for 2 minutes. switch off the stove and add lime juice according to our taste.

this masala can be stored for 2 days.

For patties:
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take a lime size ball of this stuffing, shape like vada, dip in corn flour batter, and roll it in bread crumbs and shallow fry/deep fry and serve with tomato ketchup.


bread stuffing:
------------------

take 2 slices of bread, apply some butter inside and keep the filling and keep the bread in the sandwich maker.


tawa toast:
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take 2 slices of bread, apply some butter, keep the filling inside and place it in the tawa, press the top of the bread with potato masher , so that the bottom of the bread will be toast nicely, carefully turn the otherside of the bread and repeat the same. sothat both the sides will be toasted.

rolls:
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make a roll of the stuffing (like sausages), shallow fry in the tawa , keep inside chapathi and give kids as chapathi roll.

stuffed chapathi:
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like aloo paratha, we can keep this stuffind and roll out chapathi.

All these will be filling and healthy. we can pack this for the box.

Aarthi, try this and let me know

[dev]

K, thanks a lot for the mushroom biriyani recipe..try pannitu solren... :)

Selvi, I tried adding raw mango chopped fine/grated in corn chaat. It was good too. U have to leaveout lemon juice if u add mango.

[selvieam]

yea dev,
i also do the same. u can add little olives (black- seedles, sliced round, jalpeno ) to the corn chaat.

[dev]

yea dev,
i also do the same. u can add little olives (black- seedles, sliced round, jalpeno ) to the corn chaat.

:goodidea:

[Aarthii]

Suvaika,tried ur kuruma.
Such and nice and unique taste kuruma suvaika.
Thanks for the recipe.

[Aarthii]

Selvika thanks a ton for the soya patties recipe.Will try it out and will let u know the feedback soon.
Thanks selvika.

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for the tips for corn chat.
I love mangoes in everything.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem for the soya granules patties.
Also thanks for the tips for corn chats.

Try out the recipes when you find the time.
Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan ka

PM kidaichutha :?

[kugan98]

Thamby, thanks a lot for the link.
It was really very soothing to hear.
Thanks, tamby.
Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thamby, thanks a lot for the link.
It was really very soothing to hear.
Thanks, tamby.
Kugan98

:notworthy:

[kugan98]

Friends a very, very sad news.
AMMA Amritanandamayi's father Sri Sugunanandan Avarkal passed away in Kerala this morning at 10 .30 . He was 85.
AMMA's trip to Singapore and Malaysia has been postponed May his soul rest in peace. :notworthy: :notworthy:
Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Friends a very, very sad news.
AMMA Amritanandamayi's father Sugunanandan Avarkal passed away in Kerala. AMMA's trip to Singapore and Malaysia has been postponed May his soul rest in peace. :notworthy: :notworthy:
Kugan98

Hara Hara Mahadev :notworthy:

[dev]

Friends a very, very sad news.
AMMA Amritanandamayi's father Sri Sugunanandan Avarkal passed away in Kerala this morning at 10 .30 . He was 85.
AMMA's trip to Singapore and Malaysia has been postponed May his soul rest in peace. :notworthy: :notworthy:
Kugan98

:bow:

[rajraj]

Friends a very, very sad news.
AMMA Amritanandamayi's father Sri Sugunanandan Avarkal passed away in Kerala this morning at 10 .30 . He was 85.
AMMA's trip to Singapore and Malaysia has been postponed May his soul rest in peace. :notworthy: :notworthy:
Kugan98

May his soul rest in peace !

[suvai]

Friends a very, very sad news.
AMMA Amritanandamayi's father Sri Sugunanandan Avarkal passed away in Kerala this morning at 10 .30 . He was 85.
AMMA's trip to Singapore and Malaysia has been postponed May his soul rest in peace. :notworthy: :notworthy:
Kugan98


May his soul rest in peace.

[suvai]

dev & selvi will try out the corn salad with mangoes & chickpeas too...super idea ladies.......

dev... never thgt of pottukadalai fry panni poda...like peanuts.....try pannidaren.


selvi.....menu pottuteengala?....since u wld also be making non veg...here are my suggestions:

1) drinks/soft drinks/smoothies/thankali or elumichai rasam/ thaalicha moore.

2) snacks to go with drinks- pakoda/samosa baked/almonds & raisins mixed.

3)main menu:

you can make: 4 poriyals - two vegies / two non vegies ( cauliflr & potato / muttaikose with green peas / beetroot carrot salad/ or cucumber tomato salad or both(two salad will look colorful/ non veg yr choice...;-)

Kootu or avial/more kuzhambu with masala or without masala/ two non veg gravies

pulao/plain rice/ konjam coconut rice (kids love it) or Birinji or biriyani (non veg)

or different types of rice...to make the spread look bigger ;-) puli sadam/ellu sadam/elumichai/coconut/ plain pulao

u can make thakaali rasam or poondu rasam to go with plain rice.

appalam ofcourse..;-)

two sweet - payatham parupu paayasam/paal payasam/ badam kheer/

or

cake/fruit salad/ or icecream with fruits


u can cut or add more items to it...;-) etho ennaalaana menu for u.....hope u can take items from kugan/mine/yr own as well as others opinions & jamaaichi thallidunga......
:mrgreen:


let us know too selvi what u decided on..;-)

[suvai]

aarthi....i am glad the veg kurma was liked by you...yes it is different...;-)...because its easy to make....i make pretty often.. :mrgreen:

[suvai]

selvi....will surely try out the patties & let u know........:-)

[selvieam]

suvai,
thalai soothi ippa thaaan ninuchu. so many variaties u gave. thanks a looooooooooooooooot. so nice of u suvai.

i have framed a menu, waiting for the approval from my husband.

starters: onion pakoda, corn crunchy salad

in my salad i add little sprouts, kidney beans, coloured capsicums, corns, salad onions, chick peas, olives, jalpenos, cucumber, raw mangoes, garnished with black grapes. seasoning i do with noodles masala, rainbow pepper, drop of olive oil. keep in the fridge.

main course:

chapathi, idiyappam plain and idiyappam bryani

hydrebadi veg bryani, curd rice

side dish

aloo gobi
mutter panner
mutton kofta curry
palak chicken thokku
mixed raitha

dessert

cake - choclate cake
aloo carrot kheer

[suvai]

selvi....onga list super ah iruku......i am sure onga husband green signal koduthiduvaar ;-)

enjoy yr cooking!

[suvai]

i love yr salad....seems like "all in one" super salad;-)...thanks for the tips!

[NM]

:thumbsup: this thread ROCKS!!

:slurp: :slurp:

:notworthy: kugan-ngov!

[selvieam]

u r correct suvai, all my friends enjoy my salad, mostly everybody will go for atleast 2 servings. instead of starters, everybody enjoys salad.

now only i remember, i have somepeople whose in lent now, during this period they have veges, so i have to give some non veg effect in vegeterian. so i am planning to prepare mushroom dish as well as some soyal chunks receipes.

starters i am including soya granules patties too.

finally i will finalised with my menu on thursday evening.

i will post the list after that.

[NM]

My mom made a simple cucumber + tomato salad which was yummy. it goes well if you have curries or briyani - we had it with vege briyani.

Its just a simple mix of cubed cucumber, chopped onions, chopped green/red chillies plus cubed tomatoes. mix all of these together and add a squeeze of lime and garnish with chopped coriander leaves .. yumm! Add to your taste - the chillies plus a pinch of salt just before serving.

Another one that's great is pumpkin salad - cold.
Cook pumpkin in a bit of water until its soft and tender. Mash them up. Add a bit of fresh or evaporated milk. Mix together. Add a pinch of salt. Serve chilled. You can also serve it hot/warm by adding sauteed chopped onions, curry leaves and mustard seeds.

:).

[rajraj]

:thumbsup: this thread ROCKS!!

:slurp: :slurp:

:notworthy: kugan-ngov!

Post some recipes for Malaysian dishes ! It will rock even more ! :lol:

[NM]

i am sure Mrs Kugan has shared similar recipes in this thread previously :)

[NM]

:thumbsup: this thread ROCKS!!

:slurp: :slurp:

:notworthy: kugan-ngov!

Post some recipes for Malaysian dishes ! It will rock even more ! :lol:sure raj-anna

[kugan98]

Suvai nga thanks for the super menu list that you have given.
I am sure it will be useful to many who want to
organize a dinner. We too can have some idea
of what to cook.
Thanks Suvai nga. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem yours too is a very good spread.
Ellam konjam padam podungga.

Idiyappa biryani is something new to me.
After all the dinner is over, and have a good rest
then antha receipyai podungga.

Will try out your salad too.
Thanks Selviem, very nice.
Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Sudha ma thanks for your nice wishes.
Sorry, Thiru birthday celebrationla konjam
miss aakivittathu.

Eppadi unggalai marakka mudiyum.
Ennoda forwards ellam paarpinggala?

That shows that you are always in my mind.
Adikadi vaangga.
Thanks Sudha. Kugan98

[kugan98]

NM vaangga, where did you disapper for a long time.
Thanks for your kind wishes.
This thread grows because of the support ,
of people like you.

Thank you very much for the recipes.
I will surely try them.

Please come often to the thread.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Rajraj for your post.
please let me know what type of Malaysian dish
that you want. I will definately post it for you.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]There are many ways the roasted brinjal is cooked.
We normally will make patchadi out of the roasted brinjal.
A friend showed me how to make roasted brinjal masala.
I will post both the recipes.
Its always best to use 1 big brinjal, as the flesh will be soft.



ROASTED BRINJAL MASALA

Ingredients:
500 grms brinjal choose 1 big one
2 onions chopped fine
2 big tomatoes chopped fine
1 tbs garlic chopped fine
1 tbs ginger grated fine
2 green chillies chopped
½ tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp red chillie powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp sugar
Little lime juice
Salt to taste

½ tsp cumin seeds
2 tbs oil
2 tbs chopped coriander leaves

Method:
Apply oil all over the brinjal . Insert a skewer through the brinjal .
Roast on a gas top, keeping the flame very very low.
Keep rotating the brinjal . The skin on the brinjal should be charred. When you touch the brinjal will feel very soft.
Remove it to a plate. When cool peel off the charred skin.
Mash the cooked brinjal and keep aside.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the cumin seeds.
When it splutters, add in the onions and sauté till they turn
lightly brown. Add in the garlic and ginger and fry for a minute.
Add in the tomatoes, and green chillies.
Stir nicely and cook, add in all the powdered spices.
Keep stirring so that it does not stick to the wok.
Sprinkle some water if needed.

Add in the cooked mashed brinjal , salt and keep on stirring.
The brinjal should be nicely mixed with the spices.
Add in the sugar and lime juice. Add in the chopped coriander leaves.
Stir nicely and remove.

1 Big Brinjal:

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The Brinjal Masala:

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[kugan98]

This is how we cook roasted brinjal patchadi.


ROASTED BRINJAL PATCHADI

Ingredients:
500 grms brinjal choose 1 big one
1 big onion chopped
1 tomato remove seeds chopped
2 green chillies chopped
5 pips garlic chopped fine
1 tbs finely chopped ginger
2 tbs of thick coconut milk
2 tbs chopped coriander leaves
Little lime juice
Salt to taste

Method:

Roast the brinjal and remove the charred skin.
Mash it nicely with a spoon.

Now mix all the above ingredients in a bowl, except the coconut milk.
Add in the cooked mashed brinjal with the ingredients.

Keep it in the fridge. Add the coconut milk at the time of serving.
A very tasty patchadi. Try it once.

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[dev]

K, the roasted brinjal masala u've posted is called baingan bharta... a famous N.I. dish...:slurp:

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, I asked her and she said it was taught by an North Indian aunty, who lives near her house.
No name was given for the dish.
Next time I make sure to find out about the name.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]

SIMPLE TOMATO CURRY

Ingredients:

2 big tomatoes chop fine
1 big onion chopped fine
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
1 cup coconut milk or low fat milk
Little coriander leaves chopped
Salt to taste
1 tsp oil

Method:
Heat oil in a wok, add in the chopped onions.
Sauté well, add in the ginger and garlic paste.
Sauté till the raw smell goes.
Now add in the chopped tomatoes and salt.
Stir and cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add in the chillie powder and garam masala powder.
Stir and cook till the tomatoes are mushy, and oil separates.
Add in the thick milk, simmer for 5 minutes.
Once the gravy is thick, remove and garnish with
cut coriander leaves.
A quick curry for dosais and idlis.

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[kugan98]

O.K friends, Kugan's Kitchen is about to start mass cooking.
To night is going to be Siva rathiri for us.
Anyway we will have fun talking and making jokes.
Of course food will be there. Dietukku viduthalai :lol:
Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

O.K friends, Kugan's Kitchen is about to start mass cooking.
To night is going to be Siva rathiri for us.
Anyway we will have fun talking and making jokes.
Of course food will be there. Dietukku viduthalai :lol:
Thanks. Kugan98

ahaa really akka? :shock: :roll: :?

I thought it finished on march 13th... we had two Shivarathri in london ,one in february (north indian one ) and one in march (tamil one) ..

I yaaam very confused yaah

[Aarthii]

Selvika,unga menu spread amazing ka.Chance illa.Kalakunga.

eppadika ivalo itemsum samaika poreenga?Great selvika.

Waiting for ur menu spread photos.

selvika,idiyappa biryani is my husband's favourite one.His BIL used to buy that one for him whenever we go to their house.It is a very famous recipe in night stalls in tirunelveli i guess.So plz do post the recipe once wen u r absolutely free.

Thanks for ur detailed version of soya patties recipe selvika.will try it out soon and will tell u the feedback.

Thanks selvika.

[Aarthii]

kuganka,thanks for both the brinjal dishes as well as tomato curry.

so for u also,today it is going to be a great cooking night i guess.Kalakunga kuganka.

Mail me the photos.

Kuganka,thanks for rava kichidi as well kara chutney.for yesterday's dinner i made those both.Both came out very well.Pranay liked rava kichidi very much.Thanks kuganka.

[Aarthii]

aarthi....i am glad the veg kurma was liked by you...yes it is different...;-)...because its easy to make....i make pretty often.. :mrgreen:

yes suvaika,it is very easy to make.I have also decided to make it often.But one thing, i made it lil watery this time by next time i have to correct that one.

[Aarthii]

Selvika,i have to ask u one more thing,what is aloo carrot kheer.Its new to me.Plz post the recipe in ur free time selvika.

[Aarthii]

K, the roasted brinjal masala u've posted is called baingan bharta... a famous N.I. dish...:slurp:

yes dev,u r correct.It is a very famous north indian dish.I have tasted this in a resturant here.

[selvieam]

aarthima,

thanks for ur words. framing menu is very easy, while cooking i dont find difficulties, after the party i hate to enter into the kitchen.

sure aarthi i will post idiyappam bryani and aloo carrot kheer at the earliest.

kids are at home, they told that they will help me.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

had subway Vegie delight today , awsome! :slurp:

[suvai]

Kugan nga & selvi.....good luck with pots & pans....avasaram padaatheenga...sareeya...make each & every item with anbu & see what happens.......micham meethiku paychey irukaathu :mrgreen: .....we all will be thinking about u both;-)

nm vaanga....thanks for you mom's simple pachadi recipe.....will surely try it & let u know today itself.

selvi....the salad idea of yours is a super meal by itself.....will surely try it ;-)

aarthi...for the veg kurma when u add water....konjam kamiya add panniko that way u have the option to add more if u want ..sareeya ;-)... Kessa kessa...with coconut will also make it thick....etho enaku therinja tip.

attendance register velila varathuku munaadi ellaarum vanthu oru karandi eduthu ethaavathu oru paathirathu meley oru thattu thattitu poidunga...:rotfl:

Here is my first:

Clang!!!!...yuppaaa....kai ellaam otharuthu with the vibration...tom & jerry la varaa maathri :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[suvai]

kugan nga....i have never heard of adding coconut milk to "sutta kathirikai" try pannitu kandipa sollaren.....that recipe is surely new to me....thank u...:-)

[suvai]

selvi.......will wait for the aloo & carot kheer recipe (take yr time in posting it) ;-)


kugan nga...thanks for the simple tomato curry ...idli ku nalla irukum for i too make a similar dish.

[selvieam]

suvai,
sure we will follow ur advice. i also marked the attendance.
as u said salad is a super meal, u try this with soup, u will feel heavy. only thing we have to give slight variation every time. we r having this type of salad for past 3 years in the night. afternoon is full of greens. so we dont feel bored.

[selvieam]

suvai and aarthi,

this will taste like badam kheer.

here is the aloo-carrot kheer:
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potato - 1,small size, peel and cut in to cubes
carrot - 1, small size, cut into cubes

pressure cook both for 1 whistles.

once it comes to room temperature grind it in the mixie nicely. this will come like urad dhal, keep grinding u will get more quantity. make sure there should be no lumps.

blanch 5 - 10 almonds, 5 - 10 cashews and grind to a fine paste. now mix both the paste (veg and nuts)

in a heavy bottom vessel add 1 ltr of full cream milk (whole milk) and allow it to boil.

Add 1 grated carrot to the boiling milk. let it boil for 5 minutes.

now add sugar, according to our taste. (instead of using full sugar we can even use condensed milk and little sugar). let it boil for 5 minutes.

Add ground pastes and allow it to boil nicely. little elachi powder, coarsely ground cashews - 2 tblsp.

let it boil for 5 minutes, cool it and store in the refrigerator.

we can make this previous day and refrigerate. this should be served cold.

when we drink in between we will bite carrot, nuts. It is very easy to make and very tasty too.

try this and let me know.

[selvieam]

Idiyappa bryani:
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idiyappam - big size 4, separate it uthir-uthir

potato - 1 medium size, boiled , peeled and cut into tiny pieces.

green peas - 1/4 cup boiled

coconut milk - 1/2 cup , thick

onion - 2 big, finely chopped
green chilly - 1 finely chopped
ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
tomato - 1 finely chopped
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

seasoning:
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oil - 2 tsp
ghee - 2 tsp
cloves - 3
cinnamon - 1" 2
cardamom - 2
curry leaves - few
coriander, pudhina leaves - 2 tblsp finely chopped

in a heavy bottom pan add oil, put cinnamon, cloves, cardamom once it pops up add curry leaves, pudhina leaves

then add onions, saute for 2 to 3 mins, then add ginger garlic paste and let it cook so that the raw should go out of it.

then tomato, turmeric , redchilly powder stir nicely for 2 to 3 mins. then add potato, green peas, salt cover and cook so that uppu karam elllam vege should absorb. then add coconut milk , when it slightly boils, switch off the fire and add idiyappam to it. so that the idiyappam should coat nicely with the gravy. on the top add ghee and coriander leaves. serve hot.

Aaarthi try this and let me know.

[Aarthii]

selvika,thanks for the aloo kheer,idiyappa briyani recipes.Thanks a lot.
Unga busy scheduluelaiyum post panninathuku romba thanks selvika.
Thanks a ton.

[Aarthii]

aarthima,
kids are at home, they told that they will help me.

Kids help panrenu solli irukangala,that's great.

really they are cho chweet selvika. :)

[Aarthii]

aarthi...for the veg kurma when u add water....konjam kamiya add panniko that way u have the option to add more if u want ..sareeya ;-)... Kessa kessa...with coconut will also make it thick....etho enaku therinja tip.

yes suvaika,neenga sollarathu exactly correct.
Nan veges boil pannum pothe niraiya water eduthutten potla.so adhann koncham watery aagiduchu.
will follow ur tip without any fail next time suvaika.

[NM]

suvai silent-a aayittangga... pachadi nalla illeiyO :roll: :?: :oops: :ashamed:

[suvai]

suvai silent-a aayittangga... pachadi nalla illeiyO :roll: :?: :oops: :ashamed:


acho apadi ellaam ileenga nm......

that sure was a very nice & simple recipe...first time adding (raw red chillies)......along with green chillies...very tasty nga.........thanks to your mom & u ! ;-)

i dont know what time zone u r nga....nm ?...

[NM]

hee hee hee :slurp: -ngov, i'm in Aussie land :). last week i was in NY time zone.. perhaps next year i'll plan on meeting you :) ...

i'll tell my mom :)

we add raw chillies to most of our pachadis - raw red/green chillies to cucumber/pineapple salad too - yumm!

[suvai]

nm nga......plz do post more recipes.....ask mom too! plz

[rajraj]

we add raw chillies to most of our pachadis - raw red/green chillies to cucumber/pineapple salad too - yumm!

neenga pesumpodhu kaara saaramaa illaiye ! :lol:

[suvai]

selvi thank u for so promptly posting both the requested recipes....thank u..;-)

[selvieam]

u r most welcome suvai. its my pleasure.

[NM]

I have found a great way to make briyani :) - well everyone who ate it said so .. :)

Make your normal curry-base with meat, chickend or vege with the briyani masala with a bit of yoghurt but lots of onions.

As for the rice, you need to soak for 1/2 hour and then boil it separately until it is about 90% cooked. Drain the water - i use a strainer which is effective.

While the rice and the curry are cooking, cut more onions and prepare some frozen peas.
Fry onions and then the peas separately in ghee (it smells and tastes good!!).

Chop some coriander leaves for garnishing.

In the pot containing the briyani paste/curry, transfer a good layer of rice, add a layer of onions and peas and then layer again with the rice, onions, peas and continue until you have layed all the prepared stuff. It is best to do this when the curry is still hot and the rice a bit cool so that the rice doesn't get soaked or overcook.

Garnish with coriander.

Leave it for about 1-2 hours.

Mix the rice and curry together - you should get rice that looks as though it is coated with the curry paste yet quite dry and oily. :).

Yummy!

(For your info i cheat using Shan Briyani mix :) - i have not tried doing briyani masala on my own, will try that using mrs Kugan's recipe for sure!). :slurp: :slurp:

Mrs Kugan - I tried your vegetarian cake - romba sooper-ah irunthathu-ngov! :slurp: :slurp:

[Aarthii]

Selvika,made soya patties.Actually i have prepared the soya patties mixture and i have stored it.am planning to make it for tomorrow's breakfast.The mixture itself is too good selvika.I tasted it.such a nice taste selvika. :D

Thanks a ton for the recipe.Will give the feedback abt having it along with bread by tomorrow.
Great recipe selvika. :thumbsup:
Am going to make it often.
:smile2:
Once agian thanks selvika.

[suvai]

kugan nga...today i tried yr Thuvar dhal & greens in creamy sauce...veryyyyyy delicious........slurpy slurpppppp...


selvi ngo i also made bitter gourd masala ...it came out perfectly yummyyyilu....

i think all the recipes on here are keepers for sure...not one have i gone wrong with so far....awesome!!

dev i also tried yr puli sadam without puli kaachal....oh my....very simple & very tasteyoo taste.....sudha was right in saying....one would want to make this dish more than often....

thanks ladies!!!

[selvieam]

Aarthi, thanks a lot. very happy to hear that u like it. if u shallow fry and have it with ketchup it will be very tasty.

[kugan98]

Friends I have come back after more than 24 hours.
I was surprised to see so many posts.
I would like to thank each and everyone for
their kind contributions. Thanks for all the receipes.
I have taken note and will be cooking soon.
Thanks for all the compliments.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]I do not know the difference between ponggal and akaravadisal
My cousin volunteered to do the akaravadisal for us.
It was truly mouth watering. The measurements were very correct.
The akarvadisal with cashews and raisins popping out and the ghee was just flowing. It was super sweet.
I think no harm in having 2 tbs of it once in a way. :lol:


AKARAVADISAL

Ingredients:
1 cup raw rice
½ a cup of moong dal
2 cups of milk
3 cups of vellam
100 grms ghee
25 grms cashew nuts
10 grms of raisins
1 tsp cardamom powder
A tiny pinch of pachai karpuram (optional)

Method:
Wash the rice and the moong dal.
Drain well, let it dry a bit.
Then dry roast in a wok till nice aroma comes.
Add 4 cups of water and cook in a pot over low fire
till the mixture is well cooked. Stir once in a way.

In the meantime boil the milk in a separate container.
Let it boil well, then add it to the rice dal mixture,
And let the mixture become soft (kulaiya)

Boil the sugar with little water till kambi patham.
Add this to the rice dal mixture, after this, you have
to keep on stirring or will get burnt at the bottom.

Heat a pan with the ghee and fry the nuts and the raisins.
Add it to the cooking rice dal mixture, add the cardamom powder.
Also add the patchai karpuram if using.
Mix every thing and remove from stove.
A truly delicious akaravadisal

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[suvai]

kugan nga...good to c ya...hope everything went well....thanks for the akaravadisal ...looks very simple to make..;-) will try & let u know nga!

[r2tchasi]

I have found a great way to make briyani :) - well everyone who ate it said so .. :)
:wave: Howdy, NM. How are you doing? //Sorry for the digression//

[selvieam]

kugan,
nice to see u back. hope u must be very tired. how everything went on?

akkaravadasal is really very tasty. i will post my version at the earliest.

[Aarthii]

Aarthi, thanks a lot. very happy to hear that u like it. if u shallow fry and have it with ketchup it will be very tasty.

Yes selvika,with ketchup such a nice taste.
Chancea illa selvika.
Very yummy

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,h r u?
Kandipa romba tireda irupeeganu ninaikaren.
Thanks for the akravadisal recipe kuganka.

[Aarthii]

Suvaika,selvika'a soya patties are really too good.Have a try suvaika.U will definitely like it.

[dev]

akkaravadisal!!!....yum!!!...:slurp:

K, 2 naal nalla rest edunga...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Nm akka

En PM ku pathil enGE enGE :evil: :(

[kugan98]

Selviem, thanks for your nice Idiyappa Biryani.
I have not tasted this before.
I have done many types of sevai with them, not biryani.
A new nice dish for future gatherings.
Thanks Selviem.


SELVIEM'S IDIYAPPA BIRYANI:

Idiyappa bryani:
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idiyappam - big size 4, separate it uthir-uthir

potato - 1 medium size, boiled , peeled and cut into tiny pieces.

green peas - 1/4 cup boiled

coconut milk - 1/2 cup , thick

onion - 2 big, finely chopped
green chilly - 1 finely chopped
ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
tomato - 1 finely chopped
turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

seasoning:
---------

oil - 2 tsp
ghee - 2 tsp
cloves - 3
cinnamon - 1" 2
cardamom - 2
curry leaves - few
coriander, pudhina leaves - 2 tblsp finely chopped

in a heavy bottom pan add oil, put cinnamon, cloves, cardamom once it pops up add curry leaves, pudhina leaves

then add onions, saute for 2 to 3 mins, then add ginger garlic paste and let it cook so that the raw should go out of it.

then tomato, turmeric , redchilly powder stir nicely for 2 to 3 mins. then add potato, green peas, salt cover and cook so that uppu karam elllam vege should absorb. then add coconut milk , when it slightly boils, switch off the fire and add idiyappam to it. so that the idiyappam should coat nicely with the gravy. on the top add ghee and coriander leaves. serve hot.

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[kugan98]

Selviem, again I would like to thank you for the nice
spicy potatoes. The kadala mavoo makes the difference.
I added little lime juice for taste.
It was very good with the chapathi that we made.
Thanks again Selviem.


SELVIEM"S POTATO SPICY MASALA


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.


SPICY POTATO MASALA:

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[PARAMASHIVAN]

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[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for the soup powder and bottlegourd carrot soup.
Bottle gourd is good for dieting.
Thanks Dev, I really enjoyed it.


DEV"S SOUP POWDER AND BOTTLE GOURD SOUP:

Soup powder:

Roast the following one by one in a few drops of oil until flavorful and grind to a fine powder. Use as required.

Yellow moong dhal(split) : 2 tbsp
Cori. seeds: 2 tbsp
Jeera: 2 tsp
sombu: 2 tsp
peppercorns:2 tsp
red chllies: 4
Pattai: 2 inch piece
clove: 3-4 pieces

Bottlegourd-carrot soup:

Heat lil ghee. add 1/2 tsp jeera.
Next add in 1/2 a smmall bottlegourd,1 medium carrot, 1 medium tomato roughly chopped. saute for a min.
Add in salt, turmeric pwd.
Add 500 ml water & cook for 2 whistles.

Once cool, grind it along with 1 tsp (more or less to taste) of soup powder. Pass through a sieve if u want to but it's purely optional.

Add more water/salt/pepper powder if req. Bring the mixture to a boil again. skim of any foam. Let boil for 2-3 mins. this soup should be medium thick.

Serve hot.


SOUP POWDER AND SOUP:

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[dev]

K, super super super...:clap:

Glad u enjoyed the soup pwd...:)

[selvieam]

kugan,
thanks a lot for trying it out both the dishes and for the photos. :ty:

[selvieam]

kugan,

dev soup looking nice. next week i have to try. today and tomorrow too busy for the party. saturday resting day. sunday let me try out the soup.

[dev]

Selvi, do try it for a lazy meal... soup & bread...:D yes, the soup looks exctly like wht i made...

I tried it in mixed veg soup today & it was good. Veg mix I used- bottlegourd, cabbage, cauliflower, peas, tomato, garlic. I want to try spinach,potato,tomato,garlic combo with this pwd. I have a gut feeling tht it'll taste very good.

[selvieam]

yea dev, it is a lazy meal. very good for dinner. let me try it out.

thanks dev

[suvai]

aarthi....will surely try out selvi's soya patties....;-)

kugan thanks for the lovely two recipes with photos of selvi's sevai biriyani & potato.....ipovey panni saapidanum pola iruku...;-)
i will make it tomorrow....iniki onga sambar sadam thaango kugan......super ah vanthidichi...;-)
I also made white chapathi with channa... fav in our household ;-)

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai nga for the nice feed back.
I am glad that you enjoyed the dish.
Thanks. Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Friends, I saw this recipe for the mushy patties
and mushy brinjal dip in our local newspaper.
Thanks NST for the recipes.
I tried out the patties first.
Here is the recipe:

MUSHY SAVOURY PATTIES

Ingredients:
(A)
200 grms carrots chopped
200 grms cauliflower cleaned, chopped
300 grms potato skinned chopped
Salt

(B)
2 tbs coriander leaves
1 fresh red chillie chopped
Little salt
Little pepper powder

(C)
Little flour if needed
Some chopped spring onions
Bread crumbs for coating
Little oil for pan frying

Method:
Put all the ingredients A in a pot, add little water.
Boil till all are cooked. Cool and drain.

Add all the cooked ingredients into a blender.
Add in all the ingredients from B
Blend until it’s a chunky mush, or you can
use a masher to to mash it.

Add the chopped spring onion and little flour.
Make it into a 1.5cm thick patties.
When it is done , dap the patties onto the bread crumbs.
Heat a pan with about 2 tsp of oil, and pan fry
the patties until golden brown.
Serve with a mixture of sour cream and finely chopped chives,
or a sweet chillie sauce from a bottle.

NOTE: you can make heafty patties to make veggie burger to
go with the buns.

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[dev]

http://kuttyrani.blogspot.com/search/label/Grocery

Thought it would be useful ...

[kugan98]

Thanks for the link Dev.
Its easy to know the names of different spices
in all the languages.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]This is a simple Kerala dish.
Thanks to my akka for the recipe.


RIPE MANGO PATCHADI

Ingredients:

2 ripe mangoes
Salt to taste
¼ tsp tumeric powder
¼ cup freshly grated coconut
4 fresh green chillies
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ a cup yogurt

1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs coconut oil

Method:
Peel the mangoes, cut them into cubes.
Put them in a pan with the salt, tumeric powder
and 1 cup of water. Boil over low heat for 5 minutes.

Grind the coconut, green chillies, and mustard seeds.
to a smooth thick puree.
Stir the puree into the cooking mangoes, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Beat the yogurt with a large spoon to make a smooth thick liquid.
Pour these over the mangoes.
Remove the pot when the gravy starts bubbling.
Pour the oil into the patchadi and garnish with curry leaves.
Stir gently and cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Serve as a side dish with plain rice.

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[selvieam]

kugan,
patties are looking great and it is very easy to make. next time i will prepare. mango patchadi is also nice. now mango started coming in the market. let me try it out.

[selvieam]

dev,
good link, good to know all the names in different languages. thanks dev

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,thanks for the patties recipe.Patties looks yummy kuganka.will try it out soon.

Thanks for the mango patchadi recipe too kuganka.

[Aarthii]

Thanks for the link dev.It is very useful.

[suvai]

hello nga kugan...........iniki mango & kathirikai mix onga recipe vegu vegu super in taste........very different combo & it came out veryyyyy well!! ;-) super hit nga inga ;-) thank u!

also made selvi's sevai biriyaani ......athuvum another biggggg hit........very simple to make & the suvai is abaaram....thanks to both u & selvi...for another great dish!

dev.......the link is very interesting....hope they keep adding more to their existing list....;-)

here is a simple salad: ( sliced thin lengthwise - can use a grater that grates thinly)

beet root....lesa steamed...venthum irukanum at the same time lesa cruchyaa irukanum...cut it also thin lengthwise

carrot....cut thin lengthwise as the above but raw

raw mango - (or maangaai inji )- 1/4 quantity of the above put together....cut this also thin lengthwise

kothamalli little finely chopped

green chillies finely chopped

green onion (vengaya thaaL) chopped

little lemon & salt to taste...

the same u can also thalichify with kadugu/ulantham parupu/vara milagai/ perungayam little... ipadi pannitu pachadiyum seiyalaam.... :mrgreen:

:mrgreen: ellaaam namma ishatam thaaan....enjoy!!!

[Madhu Sree]

:shock: :shock: :shock:

oru 10 naal hub varalana evlo changes :omg:

naan varadhukkulla 4th episode start pannittu, adhu 10 pages vera odiruchu... :roll:

Happy for u K, :2thumbsup:

as usual this thread gonna rock with even more slurrrppppyyy dishes... :redjump: :slurp: :redjump: :D

:thumbsup:

[Madhu Sree]

Went thru all the recipes... :happydance:

ipdi slurppy dishes potaa dietla irukkaravanga paadu kashtam thaan :lol2:

I like tht idiyaappam briyaani by selvi... :cool2:

Gonna try tht soon... :boo:

[suvai]

vaanga madhu....romba naala aala kaanom....everything okay??? good to c u back........try selvi's sevai biriyani....i did & it came out well....:-)

neengalum diet ah namma dev pola??

[Madhu Sree]

vaanga madhu....romba naala aala kaanom....everything okay??? good to c u back........try selvi's sevai biriyani....i did & it came out well....:-)

neengalum diet ah namma dev pola??

Suvai, appa ammaakku sashtiyabdha poorthi this sunday, so busy with that :D

:cool2: I am gonna try tht briyaani soon :slurp:

[suvai]

vaanga madhu....romba naala aala kaanom....everything okay??? good to c u back........try selvi's sevai biriyani....i did & it came out well....:-)

neengalum diet ah namma dev pola??

Suvai, appa ammaakku sashtiyabdha poorthi this sunday, so busy with that :D

:cool2: I am gonna try tht briyaani soon :slurp:


ahaaaaa rombaaaa santhoshamaana vishayam madhu....Congrats to two great hearts beating as one.......mine as well as our kugan thread makkals prayers & best wishes for the ever young couple.........:-)

[Madhu Sree]

Thanks a lot suvai :ty:

[suvai]

kugan nga...what is nasi lemak.....?

thengai paala pannarathu nu sonnar namma nov ngov...but is it vegetarian? avar potta pic la vera vishayangal ellaam irunthaal pola therinjichi...athaan ketkaren :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[kugan98]

Suvai nga Dev, Selviem and Aarthii,
Thanks for the nice comments.

Suvai nga glad that you liked the brinjal mix.
Thanks also for your nice salad.
I will try it out soon.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Madhu for your wishes for Kugan's Kitchen 4.
Its because of people like you, and your blessings,
makes this thread grow well.
Thanks again Madhu.


Madhu, our prayers and best wishes for your parents.
You very blessed to get their blessings.

Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Vaangga Suvai nga, I too was thinking as to why
NOV anneh has not told you, what he had for breakfast.
That would give me a chance to cook and post it.

Vareva, nasi lemakva?

Suvai nga , I think I have given the vegetarian version of the nasi lemak. Let me go through the index.

Actually, its the rice cooked with coconut milk.
The pandan leaf added while cooking gives a very good fragrance.
Then comes the sambal , made with anchovies.
Fried peanuts, sliced cucumber, and boiled egg
This is is the original recipe.

Now a days they add in all kinds of chicken sambal, squid sambal and so on.

Suvai nga I always make this dish in my house, the children simply love it. Of course vegetarian style :lol:

Thanks Kugan 98

[kugan98]

Suvai nga the nasi lemak and the sambal is in
Kugan's Kitchen 2 page 11.
Please do and enjoy.
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

I'm taking leave from posting in the hub for a few days due to ill-health... patta kaalile padum,sutta punnile sudumnu sonnavanga yaaro avar deivam...:bow: I'll be reading all the posts but post pannuvena theriyalai...

Seekiram vanthiduven... nothing serious... I jut need a break...:)

[selvieam]

suvai,
thanks for trying out sevai bryani. as u said, it is very easy to make and very tasty dish too.

[selvieam]

friends,

so tired after the party. but i cannot miss this thread. so how r u all?

[selvieam]

madhu,

welcome back. donot worry about ur diet. enjoy the function. our wishes to ur parents. we need aasirvatham for them.

[kugan98]

Dev, take care, have a good rest.
I hope everything will be fine with you.
We all will pray for you.
Do not over strain yourself.
Take care. Love Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, you too have a nice rest.
I know how tired you will be.
I am sure your function was a huge success.
I do not want you to strain your self also.
This is a anbu katalai from Kugan.
Take care, Kugan98

[selvieam]

so sweet of u kugan. ofcourse, so tired. but very happy everybody enjoyed the party and all the dishes turned out well.
i have taken pictures of all the dishes. i will upload at the earliest.

[selvieam]

suvai, thanks a lot for introducing archana's kitchen link. i made hydrebadi veg bryani. it was a super duper hit. very tasty, delicious. all my friends thought that i ordered from outside.

thanks a loooooooooooooooooot suvai.

[selvieam]

dev,

take care of ur health. donot over strain urself. we will pray to almighty that everything should be fine at ur end. health is main, if u r healthy then only u can take care of ur family.

[selvieam]

kugan here is my mom's version of AKKARAVADASAL

raw rice - 1 cup
yellow moon dhal - 1/4 cup
(dry fry dhal till nice smell comes out of it)
now add dhal and rice in a pressure pan add 2 3/4 water or 3 cups of water and allow it to cook for 2 whistles.
mash it roughly.

now in a separate pan add sugar - 1 1/4 cup
water - 3 1/2 cup and make syrup like gulab jamun, add little pachai karpuram, kesari colour to it. transfer this syrup to the cooked rice and dhal mix it nicely.

now in a pan, add 2 tsp of ghee, add cashews, grapes fry nicely and add to the rice mixture. add a pinch of salt to enhance the taste. garnish with some more ghee and serve hot.

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem for the akravadisal recipe.
It is almost similar to my friends.
She dry roasts the rice also.
Thanks, will try your method too.
Take care. Kugan98

[suvai]

hello nga kugan..............now i remember this nasi labak (lamek) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: i even asked u when u posted the veg recipe what is pandan leaf & that we dong get it here...........BUT....suvai is going to hunt for it...oru thupariyum coat pottukitu...poi asian market ellaam oru alasu alasitu varen... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

adedey selvi/kugan...rendu perum need a good massage....seriously.....poitu vaanga just pamper yrslf from time to time...we all need it ;-) Rest & take more rest both of u.

selvi...i am glad u also tried archana's hyderabadi biriyani....oh ya that is a super hit here also ';-) athaan i recommended....glad they all liked it....i guess its yr cooking skills that it came out well along with the rest of the items..;-) Her site recipes are all suitable for kids...;-)

kugan nga...thank u so much for taking the time to post me page & recipe for Nasi lamek...& also onion sambal...u r super duper...;-)

dev........:-( i am so sorry that u r not feeling that well.......we will surely miss u & yr posts...BUT yr health is more important...& our combined prayers are going to get u back on here at the same speed..... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Plz do follow whatever the doc is advising u...if it is rest....then u do need to pay a lot more attention...sareengala!!....we all wish u speedy recovery.......keep yr chin up always!

[rajraj]

suvai:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/546898

:lol:

[kugan98]

[tscii]I went to a Chinese dinner, these savoury pancakes were served as a starter. Since they are non-vegetarians, egg and steamed chopped prawns were added in the savoury pancakes.
They used chopsticks to pick up the pancake and dip in the sauce.
We can use forks or even our fingers.
I have made this into a vegetarian version.



SAVOURY PAN CAKE

Ingredients:
1 cup of self rising flour
1 tbs rice flour
2 scallions cut into small rounds
2 tbs grated carrots
2 tbs capsicum chopped fine
2 tbs mushroom chopped
¼ tsp pepper powder
Salt to taste

Method:
Mix to gether the flours and salt with cold water.
The consistency should be like thin pancake batter.

Now add in the pepper powder, scallions, carrots,
capsicum, and mushroom.

Heat up a dosai kal or non stick pan.
Rub with a little oil, pour a tablespoon of the batter.
Do not disturb the batter, it will form a small round.
Cook for about 3 minutes, flip it over.
Cook on both sides until little brown.

Serve it with chillie sauce, or with the sauce given below.

Dipping Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
½ tbs vinegar
1 stalk scallion minced
1 pip garlic minced
½ tsp dry chillie flakes
½ tsp sugar
1 tsp sesame oil

Method:
Mix all the ingredients together.

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[kugan98]

[tscii]We make few kinds of pickles.
Those days it was only like lime, mango, lemon
nellikai and so on. Nowadys its fish, chicken,
prawns, anchovies and so on. I too used to make all that before :lol:

Well this vadu mangga recipe is specially dedicated to DEV.

VADU MANGGA

Ingredients:
25 tender young green mangoes
2 tbs gingelly oil (normally they use castor oil)
¼ cup salt
¾ cup red chillie powder
¼ cup mustard seeds powdered

Method:
Wash the mangoes and dry well.
Leave about quarter inch of stem intact.
Cut off the remaining stem.

Put the mangoes in a glass jar, pour the oil and shake
the jar so that the mangoes are coated with oil.
Now sprinkle the salt and do the same.
Now cover the jar tightly and set aside for four to five days.
Open the jar daily and stir the mangoes with a dry spoon.

After five days the mangoes would have absorbed the salt
and shrunk in size.
Mix the chillie and mustard powder and sprinkle over the mangoes.
Cover well and allow the pickle to absorb all the seasonings
for at least two weeks.
Serve with tayir saatham.


THE SOAKED MANGOES:

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THE SEASONED MANGOES:

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[kugan98]

Suvai nga best of luck in your hunt for the leaf.
I found it in Virginia in US while I was there.
Thanks. Kugan98

[nithishri]

Hi all
Had missed this thread from quite some months now
How r u all
Hope all are doing well

Kugan ka .. congrats on ur 4th thread. I wont be surprised to see the 40th thread tooo ..

regards to all of u

[kugan98]

Welcome Nithima, how are you?
You have disappeared for a very long time.
Please catch up with the thread when ever time permits.
Thanks for your kind wishes.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Here is a sweet mango pickle.
This recipe is by my friend Rushina. Thanks Rushina.
I have tweaked a little to suit me.
I love this pickle, its like jam.


CHUNDA

Ingredients:
250 grms of peeled and grated raw mango
375 grms of sugar
2 tbs salt
1 tsp tumeric powder
2 tbs chillie powder
1 tbs ground cumin seeds

Method:
Mix the grated mango, salt and tumeric powder and
Leave it for half an hour.
Now take a muslin cloth put the grated mango
And squeeze gently.
Now put the plup in a glass container, add the sugar
And mix well.
Tie a piece of muslin cloth over the mouth of the vessel
And place in the sun for a full 21 days.
That means it goes out every morning (after a stir) and
Comes in every evening.
You will know the pickle is done when the sugar has melted
To a syrup and reaches 1.5 string consistency.
When done add the chillie powder and cumin powder.
This pickle will resemble like orange marmalade.
If well sunned this pickle will keep for a year without refrigeration.
It goes well with chapatti , rice or as a sandwich spread.

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[kugan98]

This is another type of mango pickle.

Ennamaanga

Ingredients:
3 firm green mangoes medium size
Sesame oil for frying
2 tbs chillie powder
1 tbs fenugreek seeds dry roasted and powdered
1 tbs salt

Method:
Wash and wipe the mangoes. Cut them up into thin
Long pieces.
Heat the oil and fry the mango pieces until crispy.
Remove them from the oil and drain.
Combine the chillie powder and fenugreek powder.
Spread the mango pieces in a ceramic or glass jar.
Sprinkle with salt and mix well.
Now sprinkle the chillie, fenugreek powder and mix well.
Now pour about 3 tbs sesame oil on the top.
Once its cooled, put the lid and cover tightly.
It takes about 10 days for the mango pieces to absorb the
Salt and spices and become tender.

Note: If your mango is very fleshy, you can dry the pieces in the sun for a day before frying.

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[kugan98]

Well the thread seems to be very quiet.
I believe all are celebrating Pangguni Uthiram.
Happy Panguni Uthiram to every one.
May the Lord Murugan Bless all your homes.
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

Thanks for the vadummanga pickle recipe,K...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan ka I have replied to ur PM, but it may take while to reach you !

[selvieam]

kugan,
can u please post the receipe of diamond biscults and soji appam.
thanks in advance

[suvai]

Hello nga kugan......onga vadumaangai...vegu joraaga iruku...inga veyil thaan illa oorugai panna :-( both the oorugais look yummilu!!!

All u need to do is konjam veyila intha pakkamaa thalli vidunga ;-)

hi nithi.....ltns...hope all is well.

aarthi enga kanom?

selvi those are good recipe requests....will wait patiently for kugan to post them :mrgreen: & taste them with my eyes first ;-)

[kugan98]

Selviem thanks , for giving me an idea for something for tea.
Sooji appam is quite forgotten because of the frying.
Diamond biscuits are all time favourite.

Selviem, there are many methods to do this both items.
Soojii appam can also be cooked on dosai kal, just like boli.
The normal method is to fry it in oil.

The diamond biscuits are also made in many methods.
You can fry the biscuits and sprinkle castor sugar, or add sugar
to the dough and fry it.
There is also a savoury version of this biscuit.

I will show you, how I make.
If it is not as what you expected, I am sorry Selviem.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Suvai nga, if you do not have the sun, you only cannot make the chunda.
You can add little vinegar to other pickles to keep them from going bad.
I have few more recipes of pickles.
We also always have "uppil ooriya lime, and mangoes"
So when ever we want pickle, we do it instantly.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]
DIAMOND BISCUITS

Ingredients:

1 cup all purpose flour
3 tbs sugar
¼ tsp salt
2 tsps of ghee or oil
½ cup of warm water ( use only as much as needed)
A tiny pinch of cooking soda (optional)
Oil for frying

Method:

Mix the flour, salt, sugar and ghee.
Mix all the ingredients well.
Now add the water slowly and knead it into
a not so soft dough.

Roll out the dough to a circle. Not very thin.
Make a vertical cut first, and then a horizontal cut.
This forms diamond shapes.
(I have cut them small, you can cut how big you want.)
Now deep fry them in oil. You get crisp biscuits.
When cool, store them in air tight containers.

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[kugan98]

[tscii]

SOOJII APPAM

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups of all purpose flour
Little salt
Water as needed

1 cup roasted soojii
1 ¼ cups of sugar
2 tbs of ghee
1 ¾ cups of water
1 tbs chopped cashew nuts roasted
A pinch of cardamom powder
A pinch of salt
Oil for frying

Method:
Mix the flour with the salt, add water little by
little and knead it into a soft dough.
Like what we do for boli.
Keep it covered for ½ an hour.

Add the sugar and water in a wok, cook until the sugar
is dissolved. Add 1 tbs of ghee, and cardamom powder
and allow to boil once.
Slow the flame, add in the roasted sooji, little by little.
Stir well till it is cooked and forms into a ball.
Add in the other tbs of ghee, mix well and remove.
Add in the roasted cashew nuts, mix well and let it cool.

When cool shape the soojii mixture into lime sized balls.
Take a little kneaded all purpose flour mixture.
Cover the soojii ball with the kneaded flour.
Take a plastic paper, apply little oil on it.
Now put the prepared ball and pat it into a round disc.
See that it is not very thick.

Now heat the oil on medium flame.
Fry each appam on both sides till cooked.
Drain them on oil paper.
Serve for tea.

IN The Tray:
the kneaded flour, sooji balls,
and the patted sooji appam

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[selvieam]

kugan,

thanks a lot for quick response.

diamond cuts, i want to fry and sprinkle sugar powder on it.

soji appam is like boli type.

now i got the method of preparing both from ur receipe. i will follow the same version for diamonds cuts, then i will sprinkle sugar on top.

soji appam i will follow urs and i cook in tawa.

i will let u know the feedback at the earliest.

once again thanks a lot kugan.

[Aarthii]

Hello kuganka,selvika,suvaika,dev

H r u all doing?

Amma,Appa had left by this weekend.so i was busy with them.

Kuganka,u have posted so many recipes within two days.Thanks kuganka.

I made ur akkravadisal for yesterday's pooja.It came out well.Thanks for the recipe kuganka.

[Aarthii]

Selvika,

party ellam nalla padiya mudinchutha.
ellarum unga sapada kandipa rasichu sappittu irupanganu ninaikaren.

selvika,i have made ur potato spicy masala for today's dinner.I have prepared it.I tasted it and it is too good.Thanks for the reicpe selvika.
KUganka thanks for posting it with a photo.

[Aarthii]

aarthi enga kanom?


idho vanthutten suvaika.Koncham busy aaagitten,amma appa kilambaranala.
Now am free.I miss them badly suvaika.ennavida pranay pavam rombave miss panran

[Aarthii]

I'm taking leave from posting in the hub for a few days due to ill-health... patta kaalile padum,sutta punnile sudumnu sonnavanga yaaro avar deivam...:bow: I'll be reading all the posts but post pannuvena theriyalai...

Seekiram vanthiduven... nothing serious... I jut need a break...:)

Dev,eppadi irukeenga?

Take ur own time dev.Take nice rest.

[Aarthii]

Suvai, appa ammaakku sashtiyabdha poorthi this sunday, so busy with that :D

:cool2: I am gonna try tht briyaani soon :slurp:

That's really a great news madhu.
amma,appaku en vankkathai sollidunga.

[selvieam]

thanks aarthi, for trying out the receipe. so feeling sad with out parents. what to do that is life. take care of pranay, coz he is the most affected one without grand parents. he cannot express his feelings.

party is toooooooooo good. everybody enjoyed. took photos, soon upload. waiting for my husband. he is very busy.
everyday i remain him. but no result.

take care

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem, hope you like the out come of the recipes.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Aarthii, I thought that much.
You must be busy and also missing your parents.
Glad that you liked the akaravadisal.
How is Pranay feeling now?
Take care Aarthii, kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]

HEALTHY VEGE ADAI

Ingredients:

1 cup moong dal
¼ cup urad dal

3 tbs sliced cabbage
3 tbs grated carrots
3 tbs chopped spinach
2 green chillies chopped
1 big onion chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp tumeric powder
1 tbs chopped coriander leaves.
Salt to taste
2 tsp oil

Method:
Soak the 2 dals for about 3 hours.
Then grind it to a smooth thick pouring consistency
Keep it aside.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the cumin seeds.
Let it splutter, then add in the chopped onions and chillies.
Stir a little, add in the spinach. cabbage, carrots,
tumeric powder and salt. Sauté for a minute and remove.

Add this veges to the ground batter , add in the chopped coriander leaves, add salt if needed. Mix well.

Heat a dosai kal on medium heat. Spread 1 ladle full of batter
on the dosai kal. Pour 1 tsp of oil around the spread batter.
Let it cook for a minute, flip it over and cook.
The adai must be cooked till a bit brown and crisp.
Serve with tomato chutney or coconut chutney.

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[dev]

super recipes... will try the adai soon...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Dev

Pls reply to my Pm thanks

[kugan98]

[tscii]Lime Pickle

Ingredients:
6 limes
¼ cup sesame oil
1 tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds slightly roasted and powdered,
2 tbs chillie powder
1 tsp fenugreek seeds ,slightly toasted and powdered
¼ tsp asafetida powder
Little curry leaves

Method:
Wash and dry the limes. Heat a pot of water and boil the limes
For about 5 minutes. Remove and cool. Wipe the limes well.
Cut the limes into small pieces and discard the seeds.
Sprinkle tumeric and salt over the lime slices
Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, then add the
Curry leaves and fry for a minute.
Add the lime pieces, fenugreek powder, chillie powder,mustard powder
And asafetida powder, mix well and remove from stove.
Cool to room temperature and store in a jar.
It takes 2 or 3 days to absorb the spices.
Use a dry spoon and sun the pickle for a few days.

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[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, try and let me know.
Kugan98.

[Aarthii]

thanks aarthi, for trying out the receipe. so feeling sad with out parents. what to do that is life. take care of pranay, coz he is the most affected one without grand parents. he cannot express his feelings.
party is toooooooooo good. everybody enjoyed. took photos, soon upload. waiting for my husband. he is very busy.
everyday i remain him. but no result.

take care

Yes, selvika.really we both miss them a lot.Pranay he is feeling very bad.He is not in a mood to play at all.Amma, ellarum eppa varuvanganu kettukitte irukan.Poor boy!

Take ur own time and post the photos selvika.We enjoyed ur dish with chappati yesterday.Thanks selvika.

[Aarthii]

kuganka,thanks for the veegie aadai as well as lime pickle.

Kugnaka,nellikkai pickle recipe post pannunga.I wanted to try it .I simply love it.

One more thing kuganka,keerai poriyal recipeum post pannunga.

Plz post it in ur free time kuganka.

[Aarthii]

Selvika,plz post ur version of keerai poriyal too.

[dev]

Dev

Pls reply to my Pm thanks

PS, i din't receive any pmm from u...:roll:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Dev

Pls reply to my Pm thanks

PS, i din't receive any pmm from u...:roll:

Oh, check it in a while :oops:

[selvieam]

kugan,
nice healthy adai, i will try it out.

[selvieam]

thanks aarthi, am happy that u like the dish

[selvieam]

aarthi, sure i will post my style of keerai poriyal. try to post this evening

[selvieam]

kugan,
made diamond cuts. took too much of time to prepare. but kids liked the sweet.

thanks kugan.

soji appam may be next week i have. this sunday i have guest for dinner. pure vege dinner(elderly people). i am thinking of variety and mild dishes too.

[selvieam]

also saturday get together in friends place. she loves my boondi laddu. had to make on friday.

[kugan98]

Aarthii, I will post the recipe for nellikai pickle
and keerai poriyal soon.
We have one type of keerai poriyal a day.
To day was murungga keerai poriyal.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, glad your boys liked the diamond biscuits.
Did you make a lot?

You will be semma busy this weekend.
Post your boodi laddu with pictures Selviem.
Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

kugan ka pm parunga :lol2:

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dear Aarthii, I have posted a keerai poriyal in Kugan's Kitchen 3
page 24. Its ponnangani keerai.

I am posting a nellikkai pickle recipe for you.
Thanks. Kugan 98


NELLIKKAI PICKLE

Ingredients:

½ kg small Indian nellikkai
1 ¼ tbs of gingelly oil
1 ¼ tbs of red chillie powder
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp dry roasted powdered fenugreek seeds
2 sprigs curry leaves
A pinch of asafetida powder
Salt to taste

Method:
Wash and dry the nellikkai.
Heat ½ a tbs of oil in a heavy pan. Pan fry the nellikkai on medium heat.
( You can also steam cook this nellikkai if you like)
After about 10 minutes, remove from the stove.
Let it cool to room temperature.
Then cut the nellikkai and remove the seeds in the middle.

Then mix the nellikkai, salt and chillie powder.
Set aside for about half an hour for the spices to blend.
Heat the remaining oil and fry the mustard seeds.
When they splutter, add fenugreek powder, asafetida
powder and curry leaves to the oil.
Remove it from the stove and after a minute, pour it over
the nellikkai. Mix thoroughly. Let it cool well.
Cover and store in the fridge. It will be ready to serve
in two days.

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[selvieam]

kugan,

i made with 400 gms of maida. so it came lot. anyway kids are enjoying the diamond cuts.

nellikai pickle looks awesome.

[suvai]

hello nga kugan....super aah iruku onga diamond cuts / sooji appam......selvi ipadi konjam engalukum oru plate anupunga of the diamond cuts u made.

iniki tried yr healthy veg adai nga kugan...& the taste is abaaram......very delicious i have to add. thanks for a lovely recipe.

i will try out the sooji appam soon & let u know.

all the oorugaais are making my mouth water...its okay naan imagine pannikite saapidaren enkita irukara oorugaiya saapidumbothu :mrgreen:

aarthi....good to c u r back. I can imagine how much yr parents are going to miss yr little one & him missing his thaatha & paati...but u make sure u call often & make praneykutty talk to them ;-)

podunga podunga keerai poriyal...kugan/selvi..enaku romba pidicha item ;-)

shanthi romba naala kaanom.....hope all is well with her.

[suvai]

pickle o pickle season ngala kugan :mrgreen: engaluku serthu podunga / saapidunga ;-)

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai nga for the compliments for the diamond
biscuits and soojii appam.
Try them when you are free.

In our house we will soak limes in salt with little lime juice.
Shake them daily and will sun them.
After sometime the limes will become soft and the juice look
like honey. we can just have it like that, or season it with all
the ingredients for pickle and make pickle.

We do the same with mangoes too.
Thanks. Kugan 98

UPPU LIME URUKKAI:

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UPPUMANGGA :

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[selvieam]

thanks suvai, i sent a plate of diamond cuts, did u receive it. soji not yet tried. planning to make tomorrow.
i will send that too.

keerai poriyal is coming soon.

[dev]

K, how long can we store the uppu manga & lime?...

[dev]

Had a short telephonic conv. with Sudhaka yday... avanga elloraiyum rombe visarichadha solla sonnanga... nalla samachu saapida sonnanga...:noteeth: ;) aanal avangalukku mattum diet tips ellam kaetanga en kitta...:lol: