Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

[kugan98]

Dear Aarthii, thanks for your nice post.
I am sure Pranay would like the baked potatoes.
Try out and see. You can bake the bread without the softner.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dear friends, my aunt gave me this recipe, which goes very well with vegetable biriyani or non-vegetable biriyani. I tried it and it came out very well.
Since we add in vegetables for the biriyani, we need not add any to the gravy.
Thanks Kugan98


EMPTY BIRYANI GRAVY

Ingredients:

1 tbs coriander seeds
3 red dry chillies
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp aniseeds
1 tsp black pepper corns
½ inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 cardamom pod
1 small star anise.
Combine all the ingredients and powder them. Need not roast.


5 pips garlic
1 inch ginger chopped
3 green chillies sliced
15 shallots.
Mince all ingredients nicely, or grind to a very coarse paste. No water.

3 tbs ghee or oil
2 bay leaves
½ tsp dry funugreek leaves
2 sprig curry leaves

2 tomatoes chopped
1 tsp red chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
½ cup water

1 tbs ground coconut paste
2 tbs chopped coriander leaves

Method:

Heat the ghee in a pot. Add in the bay leaves, funugreek and curry leaves.
Let them sizzle, then add in the minced ingredients. Saute well.
Add in ground spice powder and saute again well.

Now add in the chopped tomatoes, red chillie, coriander and tumeric powders.
Add in the salt and the water. Cook on medium heat till oil separates.
(At this stage, you can add any veges, or non-veges)

(If adding any veges or non –veges, add little water to cook them through.)

Lastly add in the ground coconut paste. Mix well and simmer for few minutes.
Remove and garnish with the cut coriander leaves.

NOTE: you can add mushroom, potato, or sliced capsicums.
OR small pieces of chicken, prawns, or boiled eggs.


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[dev]

Surprise,surprise!!!... I tried the same recipe a couple of months back(had some guests tht day n unfortunately, my biriyani was a bit bland. So did a google search and ended up trying this gravy n it did makeup for the spiceless biriyani :oops:) ... they have stepwise pics for this recipe in the website which I love...:) super taste gravy idhu... leftovers can be had with chapathi, dosai also...

For those interested in stepwise pics, here is the link...:)
http://www.spiceindiaonline.com/side-gravy-for-biryani/

[rose75]

Kugan had been very busy lately. Thanks for all the nice recipes.
Take care Kugan98

[selvieam]

kugan
tried baked potato wedegs, came out nicely. we had it with broken wheat kanji. excellent combo.

[selvieam]

kugan,

empty bryani gravy is very interesting, will try. i think, it goes well with chapathi, parotto, appam, idli, dosa, puri etc.
thanks kugan.

[selvieam]

dev,
thanks for referring the link, nice step up step instructions, it wil be very useful.will try the gravy.

[gulabjamun]

Kugan how are you. Thanks for all the nice recipes. You are missing for 2 days. Are you all right Kugan? I tried your empty biriyani. Very super Kugan. Take care, come back fast Kugan. Thanks. Gulabjamun.

[rose75]

Kugan how are you? You are missing for few days. I hope you are well. Kugan a friend served us a meal of vegetables in cheese sauce. She said she steamed the veges and then put them in cheese sauce then bake it. I cannot understand her explanations. You are good at writing down the recipe in order. Please Kugan, it does not matter if you do not have a picture. Just post the recipe. My children loved it very much. She called it AU something. like grating. Thanks Kugan.

[NOV]

She called it AU something. like grating. .Au Gratin - french for baking with cover of breadcrumbs and cheese

http://www.freerecipes.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/creamy-potatoes-au-gratin.jpg

[kugan98]

My dear friends thanks every one for all your nice posts.
Sorry for being away from the forum for few days.
As usual lot of pressure and work. Thanks and take care. Kugan98.

[dev]

haiyaaaaaa...Kugan vanthaachu...:happydance:

[kugan98]

Rose, here is the recipe for the vegetable Au Gratin.
Thanks NOV anneh for the nice picture.
Rose try and enjoy. Kugan98


VEGETABLE AUGRATIN

Ingredients:

100 grms cauliflowe cut into florets
100 grms carrot cut into cubes
100 grms button muchrooms quartered
100 grms beans cut into 1 inch in length
100 grms potatoes cut into cubes
( you can add baby corn, peas , brocoli any thing you fancy )

1 tsp oregano
½ tsp pepper powder
Salt to taste

White Sauce:
4 tbs butter
3 tbs all purpose flour
3 to 4 cups milk
½ tsp oregano
Salt to taste
Pepper powder to taste
1 tsp chillie flakes
½ cup chedder cheese

Topping:
½ cup grated chedder cheese
½ cup bread crumbs
Little butter

Method:
Steam the vegetables, see that they are crunchy.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the herbs. Keep aside.

Heat butter, add in the flour, saute over medium heat till raw smell goes.
Do not let the flour to burn.
Remove from the heat and add 1 cup of milk, and stir constantly.
See that no lumps are formed. Put the pan again over the heat.

Add in the remaining milk. Stir over low heat till sauce thickens.
Add in the salt, pepper and chillie flakes. Mix well.
Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Add in the steamed vegetables

Now transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the bread crumbs and the grated cheese.
Put little butter here and there on the mixture.
Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 degrees C till the top browns a little.
Remove and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Serve with toasted buttered bread.

This picture was taken before baking:
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[kugan98]

Thanka Dev for your warm welcome.
Kugan98

[rose75]

Kugan, you are sooo sweet. Inspite of work pressure, you still posted the Augratine recipe for me.
Sorry Kugan, we all missed you so much. We come to the forum to see your postings only.
We feel very sad if we find you missing. I know we are very selfish. Anyway thanks Kugan. Please keep posting.
Thanks NOV Sir for the picture and telling me the correct name. (Shy)

[gulabjamun]

Kugan, how are you? How is your health now. Please if you are well come to the forum. The forum looks very dull without you.
Thanks for all the nice recipes. I do try simple recipes at home. Thanks for the augratine recipe. I am sure the children will like it. I will try it out this weekend. Thanks Kugan. Gulabjamun.

[kugan98]

Dear Rose and Gulabjamun, thanks for your nice posts.
Hope both will try out the recipe and enjoy the meal.
I remembered that I promised someone the roasted brinjal chutney.
I will post it now.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98


ROASTED BRINJAL CHUTNEY

Ingredients:

2 big brinjals,
Little oil

8 red chillies, roasted
2 tbs grated coconut, roasted
1 tsp tamarind paste
Salt to taste

2 tsp oil
Little asafoetida powder
1 sprig curry leaves

2 tsp mustard seeds, roasted and ground very coarsely.

Method:
Apply oil all over the brinjals. Piecre a rod to the brinjal and roast in direct flame. The skin will be charred, and see that the brinjal is fully cooked.
Cool and remove the skins. Keep aside.

In a mixie grind the red chillies with the tamarind paste and little warm water.
Now add in the coconut, roasted brinjal, and salt.
Give a quick grind to mix everything well. It should be in chutney consistency.
Remove to a bowl.

Heat the oil and add in the asafoetida powder and the curry leaves.
Add in the coarsely ground mustard seeds. Pour the seasonings on the chutney.
Mix well and serve with idli or dosai.


THE ROASTED BRINJALS:
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THE ROASTED BRINJAL CHUTNEY:

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[lakme]

Kugan, glad to see you back in full form. Here also things are busy. Brinjal chutney looks great; I'll try it!

[dev]

Augratin sounds interesting... I've never had it before...senju paarkiren...:)

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for the post. I am sure your little one will like the Augratine.
I added chillie flakes to make it little spicy.
Try it out Dev. Take care Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Lakme for your nice post.
Take your time, your work comes first.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Try this tasty dish. Kugan98


BITTERGOURD PEPPER FRY

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
1 tsp aniseeds
2 sprigs curry leaves
200 grms big onion chopped
2 tsp ginger and garlic paste
2 green chillies sliced

250 grms bitter gourd cut into rounds ( I used the big type )
1 tsp chillie powder
2 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
Little water
3 tsp of coarsely ground black pepper
1 tbs of thick tamarind juice

Method:

Heat the oil in a wok. Add in the aniseeds and let them splutter.
Add in the curry leaves and chopped onions, saute until lightly brown.
Add in the ginger, garlic paste. Saute well.
Add in the green chillies and stir fry well.

Now add in the cut bittergourds, stir fry well.
Now add in the chillie, coriander, and tumeric powders.
Stir fry well, add in the salt and sprinkle little water.
Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Remove the cover and stir well.
Sprinkle the pepper powder and add in the tamarind juice.
Mix well and stir fry a minute. Remove and serve.


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[kugan98]

My dear friends, I have something to tell you all.
Every time I will blabber about my health. Well my health is not that good.:roll:
I will be away from the 16th of October for about 4 months.
I had to make this painful decision. I am going for my treatment as well as for my inner peace. It will be a undisclosed destination.
I will be back, if God willing, and resume the thread again.

I feel very sad to leave this forum as well as my family.
Festival is just around the corner, I cannot help it.
My niece in US Meerra, has promised to contribute recipes occasionally.
I have asked her to register in the forum. Hope she has done.

I have lot of work to complete before I leave. Time is running fast.
I hope you all will understand, if I am not around for few days.
Anyhow I will try my best to come to the forum daily before I leave.

I am very grateful to all my friends for their help in keeping the thread alive.
DEV, who has been very very helpful, in making the blog.
A person who is always there to post something.
Thank you every one from the bottom of my heart:cry2:
Kugan98

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,Dont worry everything will be alright soon.
Dont worry about the forum,all our friends will take care of it.
After reading ur words,really my heart is bit heavy, am feeling a big pressure in it.Dont worry kuganka,everything will be perfectly ok .
Definitley will miss u a lot,will pray for u and ur health daily kuganka.Take care

[Lathz]

Kuganka....dont worry...am sure u will be back soon to d forum wit more healthier n cheer.
you are always in my prayers....ur words shed tears to my eyes....will miss u but dont take too much break...
we all here need our superior....so back soon.....take care.....

[groucho070]

Take care Kugan. You are a very strong person, and I am sure you'd be back soon and continue with your priceless services here.

[sudha india]

Hi K

Take good treatment and we are all sure you will come back with strength and so much of positive energy and give us all a share.
Do not worry about the thread. Forget about all this and just concentrate on the treatment and GET WELL SOON.
All our prayers are with you !!!!
REgards/ Sudha

[rose75]

Kugan, why you give us such shocks? Please do not worry, God will take care of you. You will be alright. Get well soon and come back happily to the forum. We all will pray for you.
Take care, Rose75

[selvieam]

hi kugan,

donot worry about the thread, we will all take care of it. please do take care of ur health. god is always with you. u r always in our prayers. before leaving whenever u get time drop in. come back safely.
luv, selvi

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan akka

What happened to you now ? :shock: :( Pls check ur PM

[lakme]

Dear Kugan, I just read your post; you are very much in my prayers. I'm sure God will protect and heal you. You do so much for all of us! Please take care of your health and don't worry about the thread.

[Vani19]

Hi Kugan,

I just finished browsing all the recipes in Kugan's Kitchen. Wow, I must say you are such a wonderful cook, I'm amazed at your talent. Your tips and recipes with beautiful pictures make a person like me to visit kitchen more offen. Thanks to that Kugan. :2thumbsup::2thumbsup:

Do not worry, you will come back, a person like you with so much of enegy will come back and give us lots of wonderful recipes. Please take care of your health.

[ksen]

Dear Kugan,

We will all be praying for you to come back fully recovered. Don't worry and take good care.

[dev]

It's d much needed rest for U Kugan... U've to be in good health in the first place...only then can u help/serve others... So yaarai paththiyum,edhai paththiyum kavalai padamal poi ungal udal nilayai sari pannitu vaanga...Take care...:)

[rajraj]

Kugan: Take care of your health first. This thread can wait and already you have posted a lot. All of us here wish you a speedy recovery.

[roosevelt92]

Kugan this is this name is taken from KFC?

[gulabjamun]

Kugan, I just read your post. What happened to you. I feel very very sad. Kugan please take care of your self. We all will pray for you. I know what type of a person you are. You have a big heart, always giving all the recipes that we want.
Take care Kugan, your health comes first. I am crying now Kugan.
God bless you Kugan. Gulabjamun.

[NOV]

I am going for my treatment as well as for my inner peace. Very good idea. Place your burdens on God and be positive that you will return stronger and happier.
All our collective prayers are with you. :bow:


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[kugan98]

My dear friends, all your posts brought only tears to my eyes.
I am so gifted to have such nice friends. I am sure all your prayers will pull me through.

I would like to thank, from the bottom of my heart to Aarthii, Lathz, Groucho anna,
Sudha, Rose75, Selviem. Sivam Tamby, Lakme, Ksen, Dev, Rajraj uncle,
Gulabjamun, and my NOV anna.

Welcome to this Kugan's Kitchen Vani 19.
Thanks for your nice words, hope you will be a regular here.


Dear Roosevelt92,
" Kugan this is this name is taken from KFC?"

I cannot understand what you are trying to say.
Anyway thanks for your post.

Thanks all my friends, you all will be always in my heart.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

My dear friend pmed me asking me as to how to contact me, to know about my well being. My dear friend I am moved by your concern.

Well, there is no way you all can contact me.
My family will be very stressed, so I do not want them to be disturbed.

I have asked my niece , Meerra from US to register in the forum.
She will be posting few recipes to keep the thread moving.
So she will inform in the thread if anything happens to me.

NOV anna , can you please check if she has been approved
She has registered as meerra.
Thanks every one again. God Bless You All.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dear friends, it has been raining daily here.
So I wanted to try out this famous minstrone soup.
It was yummy, a wholesome food. Thanks. Kugan98


MINSTRONE SOUP

Ingredients:

1 tbs olive oil
1 bay leaf
2 pips of garlic finely chopped
1 big onion finely chopped
¼ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
1 tsp freshly chopped parsely
1 tsp chillie powder

3 large tomatoes finely chopped
6 cups of vegetable stock or water
1 carrot cut into cubes
1 ½ cups of cooked chick peas or kidney beans
1 red capsicum cut into bite sized cubes
1 green capsicum cut into bite sized cubes
½ cup french beans cut into ½ inch in length
1 cup pasta, ( I used swirls )
1 cup quartered button mushrooms

1 cup tomato puree
1 cup spinach leaves shredded
Salt to taste
Coarsely ground pepper powder to taste
1 tsp chillie flakes
Little grated cheese ( optional )

Method:
Heat oil in a pot, add in the bay leaf, chopped garlic, onions and saute well.
Add in the oregano, basil , parsely and the chillie powder. Give a stir.
Add in the chopped tomatoes, and cook till mushy.
Add in the vegetable stock, add in all the ingredients till the mushroom.

Cook on medium heat till the pasta is cooked well.
Add in the tomato puree and the shredded spinach leaves.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the chillie flakes and remove.
Serve hot with toasted bread.

NOTE: There is no fast and hard rules as what veges to use.
You can add, celery, potato, cauliflower, babycorn, or anything you fancy.

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[NOV]

NOV anna , can you please check if she has been approved
She has registered as meerra. Yes, she has been registered. :)

[Vani19]

Kugan the soup looks yummy. Will try it out soon, but I might remove the button mushroom, as I don't like button mushrooms.

Btw, Kugan, I have tried the Bittergourd pepper fry, really tasty. Goes well with sambar.

[dev]

Soup super... perfect for a light dinner...:)

[gulabjamun]

Kugan super soup. Very good as a wholesome meal. Kugan I will look very cruel, but I have to ask you.
I tasted a dish with spinach and chickpeas, in a friends house. I felt shy to ask the recipe.
Do you by any chance know the recipe? Please do not take the trouble to post the picture.
That too if you have the time, otherwise I am willing to wait 4 months for you.
Thanks and take care Kugan. Gulabjamun.

[kugan98]

Thanks NOV anneh. I spoke to her, she is a bit busy.
She said she will post as promised.
Thanks anneh. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Vani for your nice post.
Hope you will post your comments, when ever time permits.
I love mushrooms. Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

You are right Dev, very good wholesome meal for a rainy day.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Gulabjamun for your nice post.
Please do not hesitate to ask for any recipes.
I have the recipe for you, very simple one.
Just like dal and spinach. I will post it tomorrow for you.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

CHOW CHOW SUBJI

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
¼ tsp cumin seeds
Little tumeric powder
Little asafoetida powder
3 big tomatoes pureed

500 grms chow chow cut into ¾ inch in length
½ tsp sambar powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp cumin powder
1 tsp chillie powder

½ cup water
Salt to taste

Method:

Heat oil in a wok, add in the cumin seeds, let it splutter.
Add in the tumeric powder and asafoetida powder.
Add in the pureed tomatoes, stir fry and cook till oil separates.

Now add in the cut chow chow, give a good stir.
Add in all the powders, stir fry nicely.
Now add in the water and salt. Mix well.

Cover and cook on medium heat till the chow chow is cooked.
Let the gravy become little thick, remove.
Serve as a side dish or with roti.

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[kugan98]

Gulabjamun, here is your spinach, chick peas curry.
Cook and enjoy. Kugan98


SPINACH AND CHICK PEAS CURRY

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 onions sliced
2 tsp ginger and garlic paste
2 green chillies sliced
1 tbs chopped coriander leaves
2 tomatoes chopped
Salt to taste

1 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder


1 cup soaked and cooked chickpeas
2 cups chopped spinach leaves
2 tbs mashed cooked chickpeas

Method:

Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the cumin seeds, let it splutter.
Add in the sliced onions, and saute till lightly brown.
Add in the ginger garlic paste, fry well. add in the green chillies.
Add also the chopped coriander leaves , salt and the tomatoes.

Cook till the tomatoes are mushy. Add in the chillie, tumeric and coriander.
Stir fry well, add 1 cup of water, and let it come to a boil.
Add in the chickpeas, and cook for a minute.
Now add in the spinach leaves, boil till the spinach is cooked, not over boiled.

See the consistency of the gravy, add in mashed chickpeas.
Add little water if needed, the gravy should be a little thick.
Taste and remove, goes well with rice or roti.


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[kugan98]

NOV anneh, something happened to my p.c
Normally, when I want to post, there will be a place to upload the picture.
Now my reply thread come just empty.
Also by the side there are no smilies.
So when I post the picture only the link comes.
I will try and see, or is something wrong.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

My dear friends, wishing every one a very HAPPY NAVARATHIRI.

"May DURGA MAA empower u & ur family with her Nine Swaroopa of Name, Fame, Health, Wealth, Happiness, Humanity, Education, Bhakti & Shakti. *HAPPY NAVARATHIRI"

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[NOV]

NOV anneh, something happened to my p.cNothing is wrong with your PC maa... During an update, something went wrong but RR is setting it right.
In the meantime, you can post photos by using the [ IMG ] and [ /IMG ] tags. I have already done them for you in your previous posts.

[meerra]

Hello everybody, this is Meerra!! I hope to post some recipes soon.

[NM]

My dear K,

I have just read your post that you will be away.
Please do take care of yourself. Allour thoughts and prayers are with you.
GOD will always be with you.
Don't worry about the thread - we will keep it going with Meera's help.
Health is the greatest wealth. You take care.

Love,
NM

[NOV]

Hello everybody, this is Meerra!! Welcome aboard! :D

[Lathz]

hie meerra welcumin u wit an open arms n huge huggies.......

[kugan98]

Welcome Meerra to Kugan's Kitchen.

[kugan98]

Thanks NM for your nice mail.
Thanks too for your prayers. All your prayers will see me through.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

My dear friends, I have posted many recipes to Meerra.
I have asked her to cook and post with pictures.
She will be cooking more non-veg recipes also.
She is quite a busy person, but has promised to post.
Thank you very much Meerra. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Another type of okra dish. Try it friends. Kugan98


SPICY CREAMY OKRA

Ingredients:
15 okra cut into 1 ½ inches in length
2 onions chopped
2 red tomatoes chopped
1 capsicum cubed
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp chillie powder
2 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
¼ tsp garam masala powder
10 cashew nuts grind to a paste

2 tbs oil
1 tsp coarsely crushed coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
Salt to taste
Chopped coriander leaves.

Method:
Heat little oil and shallow fry the cut okra. Remove.
Heat a wok with 2 tbs of oil.add in the cumin seeds, and curry leaves.
Now add in the crushed coriander seeds, stir for a second.
Add in the onions and saute till just transparent.

Add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and salt. Cook till mushy.
Add in the coriander , chillie, tumeric, and garam masala powders.
Stir well and cook. Add in the ground cashew nut paste.

Stir fry till the oil separates. Add in the capsicum cubes and fry.
Add in the shallow fried okra, mix well.
Add little water and let the okra cook. Do not over cook the okra.
Remove and garnish with the cut coriander leaves.

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[meerra]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Ms. K always has fool proof recipes and I am looking forward to adding my own twist to them.

Excited:-D

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. Ms. K always has fool proof recipes and I am looking forward to adding my own twist to them.

Excited:-D :shock: :roll:

[lakme]

Meerra, welcome! So sweet of you to fill in for our dear Kugan!

[lakme]

My dear friends, I have posted many recipes to Meerra.
I have asked her to cook and post with pictures.
She will be cooking more non-veg recipes also.
She is quite a busy person, but has promised to post.
Thank you very much Meerra. Kugan98

Dear Kugan, I'm moved to tears! Your dedication is simply amazing. Pls. take care of your health. Thanks to Meerra for stepping in.
Praying for your well-being.

[kugan98]

Dear Lakme, thank you very much for your nice post.
I am glad that I have so many sincere friends.

I love cooking, that is my passion.
Thanks again Lakme.

[kugan98]

My dear friends, it was my dear friend DEV, who asked me to post
few recipes and pictures to her, so that she can post them in my absence.

I told her I have few recipes, but not the pictures.
I have no time to cook and take so many pictures.

Then I asked my niece who lives in US.
She agreed to cook and post with the pictures.

The recipes are mine and written in my style.
The cooking and pictures will be hers.

Thanks to Meerra again.
Kugan98

[dev]

Welcome to the hub, Meera!!!...:)

K, I tried the creamy vendakkai today...very tasty... thanks a lot for the recipe...

[dev]

I was in the mood for noodles today but no sauces at home... Not even tomato sauce...:cry: So I did some mix n match and ended up with a spicy noodles that tasted almost like the ones u get in kai yendhi bhavans/hawker stalls...;)

Spicy Stir fried Noodles- Indian Ishtyle

cut 1 m. carrot into matchsticks.
cut 7-8 beans fine.
slice 1/2 a capsicum.
Shredded cabbage-1 cup
1 onion- sliced
Spring onion greens- a handful- roughly chopped

2 packet noodles- cook till done(in salted water) and immediately dip in cold water. Drain n keep aside.

Grind to a paste- 1 or 2 green chilly, 3 garlic cloves, 1 inch ginger
Grind separately- 1 tomato

Oil- 1 tbsp
ghee- 1 tbsp
salt
sugar- 1 tsp
pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
Aachi curry powder- 1/2 tsp or more depending on how spicy u want.

How to:
1. Heat a cast iron wok on high flame to smoking point and add the oil n ghee. Let it smoke.
2. Add the onions n g-g-g paste. Let the onions turn limp.
3. Add the beans n cabbage. Saute for 2 mins.
4. Add tomato paste and saute for a min.
5. Add capsicum, carrot n saute for 2 mins.
6. Add salt, sugar, pepper pwd and saute for another minute on high flame.
7. Add curry masala and saute for another 1/2 minute on medium flame. Don't burn the masala.
8. Add the noodles, spring onions and stir fry for another 2 mins or until the noodles is steaming hot.Take off flame.
9. You can add some lemon juice but it's purely optional.
10. Dish out.

Match fixing:
Tomato sauce
Curd(lol). Yes, I like to have noodles with curd towards the end. Indian Ishtyle again...:rotfl:

Sorry, no pics this time. But trust me, it tastes really good. Nice n spicy n hot...mmmm...;) Go ahead n try it if u have aachi curry masala on hand. I've tried with few other masala powders but this I feel is the best for noodles.

You can add tomato sauce instead of tomato paste. In that case, add it towards the end(along with the noodles).

[selvieam]

kugan take care of ur health. we will pray for u always.



















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[selvieam]

meera welcome to the thread.

[selvieam]

dev,

nicely noodles receipes, i will also do the same, except tomato paste, will try next time with tomato paste. i add aachi mutton / chicken masala for macroni as well as noodles. thanks for sharing. will try

[kugan98]

Dear Dev, thanks for your nice post. I am glad that you liked the recipe.
I have one more of the vendi recipe. Will post it soon.
My children love vendi in all forms.

Thank you very much for the noodles recipe.
Mostly we will use chillie paste in our noodle recipes.
Today's dinner is going to be your style of noodles.
Will post picture once the dish is done.

Hope to try it with curds:smokesmile:
Thanks Dev, you are a gem.
If not for your idea, I would not have contacted Meerra.
Thanks again Dev, take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dear Selviem, thank you very much for your nice post.
Thanks again for your prayers. I need a lot like that.

I thought all the ladies are very busy with Navarathiri.
I do not have a gollu, just daily prayers with different type of sundals.
Saraswathy pooja will be a bit grand affair.

I am fighting for time to finish all my work, before I leave.
Thanks Selviem, do drop in when time permits.
Give all your support to Meerra. Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Friends try this tofu dish and see. Kugan98



TOFU JALFREZI

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 big onion sliced
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste

1 red tomato made into puree
¼ tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp chillie powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
1 tbs tomato sauce
Salt to taste

100 grms carrot cut into sticks
4 tbs of water
100 grms capsicum cut into strips
300 grms firm tofu cut into strips and fried

Method:
Hear oil in a wok, add in the cumin and let it splutter.
Add in the sliced onions, saute for a minit.
Add in the ginger and garlic paste, stir fry well.

Add in the tomato puree, fry till there is no raw smell.
Add in the tumeric, chillie, garam masala, tomato sauce and salt.
Give a good stir, add in the carrot and about 4 tbs of water.

Cook for a minute, the carrots must be still crunchy.
Add in the capsicum, and give a quick stir.
Lastly add in the tofu slices, toss well till all the tofu pieces,
are well coated with the sauce. Cook for about 3 minutes and remove.

NOTE: You can use panner slices if you cannot find tofu.


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[Mrs.Mano]

Dear Kugan!

Just now, I have noticed your announcement of leaving temporarily the forum for getting good treatment and inner peace.
It happens now and then in all of our life.
Take the things courageously.
Will power and determination always help more than the medicines.
I wish you a speedy recovery from the illness as well as the mental pressure.
Do come back soon to post more delicious recipes!

[selvieam]

wow tofu jalfrezi is tempting, tomorrow i am planning to prepare. sure prayers are there always. donot worry. definitely support will be there for meera.

[dev]

K, do post the ther vendakkai dish when u find time... I prepare one dish using vendakkai almost everyday... vendakkai has lots of fiber n it helps empty the bowel without much efforts...;)

Do try the noodles... it was good... adjust spice to ur liking coz I know ur family likes much more spice than what we like... Indha noodles konjam kaara saarama irundhaal nalla irukku...

[dev]

Selvi, u gave me a good idea... next indian style pastas senju paarkiren...:) I have sakthi chicken masala but noodlesku it was not that good... It's best suited for curries...bet it veg or egg or chicken... This aachi curry pwd is good for noodles and also for tomato rice...it gives a biriyani kind of flavor when added to tomato rice... neenga verai edhil ellam use pannuveenga indha curry pwd?...

[selvieam]

dev,
i made ur noodles, with aachi mutton masala, with little bit of soya granules, it was super. in my house, if i use the flavour of mutton or chicken to noodles, pasta and macroni kids will love it. also my son will pack for his friends too.
i normally use aachi chicken or mutton masala for noodels, macroni, pasta, kadalai curry, ofcourse for chicken and mutton curry, instead of garam masala powder for veg kuruma i use a bit of aachi either of these two masalas, cauliflower and potato dry masala.Download: eType1.com/f.php?FJNv0e

[selvieam]

i bring aachi masala from india, here we get those masala, but it is slightly different.
also i use for bread stuffing, patties, etc

[selvieam]

kugan,
i made ur tofu jalfrezi as paneer jalfrezi for lunch. waiting for the feedback from kids.

[dev]

Glad u liked my method of doing noodles... I saw a recipe on youtube for chicken tikka hakka noodles by chef Harpal singh sokhi... chk it out...I think ur kids will really enjoy it...

Thanks for the tips selvi...I'll also try it in dry curries...as well as other gravies n pastas...:)

[Vani19]

Thanks Kugan for the SPICY CREAMY OKRA's recipe. Okra is my fav vege. Sure will try out.

[selvieam]

dev,

thanks for refering chicken tikka hakka noodles, we watched its so interesting, will try after the pooja.

[dev]

Do try n let me know how it turns out...I can't cook it at home coz of the NV ban...maybe I'll try with some paneer tikka or veg tikka... n yes, I love this chef's channel... such an energetic guy...typical punjabi man...:)

he has some nice salad recipes...esp hos cold pasta salad sounds so yummy...

[kugan98]

Dear Mrs. Mano, I am deeply touched by your concern.
Thank you very much. I need blessings from elders like you.:notworthy:
Thanks again Mrs. Mano. Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Friends, I am too having lot of problems with the net.
I was without internet connection for 2 days.
The hub seems to take ages to come up.
Anyway, let me see what I can do.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem for trying the tofu recipe.
Lets see what feedback we get from your children.
Thanks for the support for Meerra.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, I will post the vendi recipe soon for you.
Cooked the noodles as planned.
Only my p.c did not allow me to post the picture.
I will post the picture today.
Thanks and take care. Kugan

NOTE : everyone enjoyed the noodles with a spicy taste.
Something different. I used Baba's curry masala

[kugan98]

Thank you Vani19 for your nice post and do try out the recipe.
Come to the forum when time permits.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dear Dev, here is the picture of your spicy noodles.
Can you see the small container with curds:-D
Thanks Dev, for the nice twist in the noodles.
Kugan98


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[selvieam]

kugan,
tofu receipe was too good. kids liked it very much. thanks a lot kugan.

[selvieam]

dev,
u r right, he is an energtic guy. almost all receipes are so interesting. will try after pooja and i will give u the feedback

[dev]

K, thanks for trying out the noodles n posting the pic aswell... looks exactly like what I made!!!...do try with aachi masala...it's much more spicier than baba curry masala...:)

Ok Selvi...do give us feedback as n when u try the chef's recipes...

[Lathz]

kugan ka...ur BabaS fried noodles....looks yummy wanna tried for dinner tonite......

[Lathz]

Raita, a yogurt salad, is served as an accompaniment to meals.

Makes 3 cups

Ingredients:
3 cups biodynamic organic whole milk yogurt
5 cloves garlic (less if large cloves), peeled and minced
Salt to taste
3 tsp. Raita Mix 2

Method:
Blend all ingredients.

[kugan98]

My dear friends, I am having lot of problem with my p.c.
It takes ages to load the pages. I think something wrong with the internet in my area.


Selviem, I am glad that the kids liked the dish.

Thanks Dev, will try to get the Aachi masala when someone goes to India next time.


Thanks, thanks Lathz for the nice recipe. Hope to try it.
Also try Dev's method of noodles.
Thanks Lathz. Kugan98


Friends we are having a prayer in our house on the 9th.
It is by the Sri Agathiar Sanmaarka Sanggam.
They want to have the prayers, before I leave.
About 50 people are expected to attend.
Evening high tea after the prayers.

As usual lot of work, I will post the spread if possible.
The internet is only making my head go around.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Here Dev is the recipe for vendi. I hope I have not posted it yet.
Thanks. Kugan98



SIMPLE VENDI MASALA


Ingredients:
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp urad dal
1 sprig curry leaves

1 tsp ginger chopped fine
2 green chillies sliced
2 onions cubed
2 tomatoes cubed
Salt to taste

2 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp tumeric powder
500 grms vendi, clean and dry, and cut into 1 ½ inches in length

Method:

Heat oil in a wok, add in the mustard seeds and let it splutter.
Add in the cumin, urad dal and curry leaves.
Add in the chopped ginger and the green chillies.
Saute for a minute, add in the cubed onions.

Stir fry the onions, let the onions be crisp.
Add in the cut tomatoes, and salt. Stir fry untill the tomatoes are soft.
Add in the coriander and tumeric powders.
Sprinkle little water, add in the cut vendi, give a good mix.

Cover and cook on medium heat till the vendi is cooked.
Stir fry nicely and remove.





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[kugan98]

Well my friends, I think all are in holiday mood.

Here is the menu for sunday.

1. Iddiappam + sambar + sambal
2. Oothappam + tomato chutney + coconut chutney
3. Spicy macoroni
4. Samosa
5. Kunukku + mint chutney
6. Kuih Lapis
7. Spring Rolls + chillie sauce, homemade
8. Custard Jelly
9. Coffee
10. Tea

Thats all friends. Take care. Kugan98

[NOV]

Mine for tomorrow:

Elbow pasta cooked malaysian style
Sandwiches - egg, sardine, cheese
Prawn curry puffs
Chicken lollypop
Onion rings
Potato wedges with mustard sauce
Assorted dim sum
Fruit salad
Chilled milo & orange juice
Sujee cake

8 teenage girls are coming for daughters birthday party
Except for last two items, the rest will be home made

[Roshan]

Hi K, I am visiting this thread after a looooooong time..

Very sorry to hear about your health again. But I am sure the 4 month break is going to do a lot of good to you. So just forget about other things and make use of it to the maximum.

[Roshan]

BTW K, have you got recipes for vegetable salad dressings?

[dev]

simply vedakkai recipe...thanks K... will try it tomorrow...:)

Sunday menu super... hope u have enough helping hands...:roll:

[dev]

K, made cheesy veggie casserole for lil S and she thoroughly enjoyed it...thanks to u for the recipe...:)

[kugan98]

Mine for tomorrow:

Elbow pasta cooked malaysian style
Sandwiches - egg, sardine, cheese
Prawn curry puffs
Chicken lollypop
Onion rings
Potato wedges with mustard sauce
Assorted dim sum
Fruit salad
Chilled milo & orange juice
Sujee cake

8 teenage girls are coming for daughters birthday party
Except for last two items, the rest will be home made


Dear NOV anneh, first wishing your daughter a very happy birthday.
May God bless her with all the best in the world.


Your party menu is super. You must be a great cook.
I am not clever to make dim sums. Only good at pau.
How would your Malaysian pasta look like:roll:
I too made a spicy pasta today. I will post the recipe.
Have a nice day anneh. Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Roshan, overjoyed to see your post.
Hope you are keeping well. Thanks for your concern.

I do make simple vegetable dressings.
One of it is buttermilk coriander dressing.
Creamy Vinaigrette, and also balsamic honey vinaigrette

Butter milk Coriander Dressing:

1/2 cup beaten buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetarian mayonnaise
3 tbs fresh coriander leaves chopped
1 tbs shallot minced.
salt and pepper to taste

Whisk together the buttermilk and the mayonnaise.
Stir in the coriander leaves and shallots.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Creamy Vinaigrette:
3 tbs whisked cream
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp Dijon mustard

Combine everything well to use


Balsamic Vinaigrette:

1/2 tbs balsamic vinegar
1 tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp honey
1/4 tsp coarsely ground pepper
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt.

In a blender mix all the ingredients for vinaigrette, except the olive oil.
Pluse once or twice, add the olive oil while mixing gradually.

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev for your nice post.
I am glad that little one liked the cheesy pasta.
Keeping my fingers crossed for Sunday.
Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

SPICY PASTA

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
1 onion cut into slices
¼ cup carrots cut into lengths
¼ cup beans cut into lengths
¼ tsp salt

1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
¼ cup capsicum cut into lengths
2 green chillies sliced

1 ½ tsp chillie powder
½ tsp coriander powder
2 tbs tomato sauce
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tbs vinegar
1/2 cup of water or as needed
Salt to taste

2 cups macaroni cooked and strained

Method:
Heat the oil in a wok. Add in the onions and saute till light brown.
Add in the carrots , beans and salt. Stir fry for a second.
Add in the ginger , garlic paste, capsicum and green chillies.
Stir fry well, add in the chillie, coriander and the sauces.

Stir well, add in the water and salt. Let it come to a boil.
You will get a thick gravy or sauce.
Now add in the cooked macaroni and srir fry well.
Remove and serve the spicy macaroni.

NOTE: Sorry I cut my veges into cubes:banghead:


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[Balaji.r]

K, Sorry to hear about your health. Take care of your health.

[Balaji.r]

how to make paneer :roll: ?

[dev]

spicy pasta looks yummy... will try it once I get the sauces...:)

[dev]

Balaji, here's how to make paneer...

1. extract juice from 1 lemon n mix with a tbsp of water...you can use vinegar or sour curd/buttermilk instead...
2. bring abt a ltr of milk to a boil... reduce flame to low
3. slowly add in the lemon juice/vinegar/buttermilk...keep mixing...once u see the milk start curdling ,stop adding the juice and see if the milk is fully curdles...else add some more juice...
Let cook for a minute and then switch off flame...
4. line a wide strainer with a clean cloth and pour the curdled mixture...the curds will now be collected in the cloth... you can also collect the whey water and use it to knead chapathi dough...
now pour some cold water over the curds and then make it into a bundle n strain out as much water from the curd as possible ...
5. hang this cheese bundle for about 1/2 hr or so... (if u want to make rasgulla,rasmalai etc,stop at this step)
6. then place on a flat surface and place a heavy weight on it and leave for ab out an hr...
7. take off the weight and remove the cloth in which it was bundles... cut into desired shapes...

[Balaji.r]

Thanks Dev. oh, ivlov panna vendi irrukuma. Will try once.

[Roshan]

Many thanks Kuhan. I was particularly looking for something without yoghurt, buttermilk, cream and mayonnaise. Third option looks great. Will try it soon.

[dev]

Balaji, actually it's very easy... milka boil pannaprom 2 step... avalo thaan... try panni paarunga...

Chk out this video on how to amke paneer... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQu5jVagfao

[dev]

Roshan, vaanga vaanga... eppadi irukeenga?...enge irukeenga?...

veg dressing-indian style : lemon juice, salt, chaat masala,pepper pwd... mix panni u can add to any veg or fruit salad... u can add green chillies, roasted cumin pwd for extra spice...veg saladsna chopped cori add pannina nalla irukkum when u use this dressing...

[Roshan]

Roshan, vaanga vaanga... eppadi irukeenga?...enge irukeenga?...

veg dressing-indian style : lemon juice, salt, chaat masala,pepper pwd... mix panni u can add to any veg or fruit salad... u can add green chillies, roasted cumin pwd for extra spice...veg saladsna chopped cori add pannina nalla irukkum when u use this dressing...

Hi Dev.. nalla irukkaen.. neenga eppadi? I am in Kabul. I prefer the dressing with minimal masala and I mostly like the Eurpoean style dressing. The 3rd option in Kuhan's recipe looks perfect for me. For fruit salad I prefer plain yoghurt without spices,sugar or salt.

[dev]

Me fine Roshan...:)

Ok ok...try the 3rd dressing then...:)

[Lathz]

hye frens...here cums my MIL receipe...i tried n d plate goes empty very fast........
hope u all like it........

Bitter gourd in Coconut Milk

Ingredients:

1 medium bitter gourd, trimmed, cut into half, deseeded and sliced thinly
1 tablespoon ghee
1 tsp brown mustard seed
1 tsp urad dhal
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup thick coconut milk mixed with 1/2 cup pure water
Rock salt to taste
6-8 curry leaves
Blanch the sliced bitter gourd in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, drain.

Method:
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot till it looks clear.
Add the brown mustard seed and urad dhal.
When the mustard seed starts to pop and the urad dhal turns golden brown,
add the bitter gourd, turmeric, cumin and salt, and mix well.
Add the thinned coconut milk and crushed curry leaves and simmer until
heated through. Serve hot with rice.

[Lathz]

kugan ka i tried ur Spicy Okra.......it turns out very well.....n again mu hubby credits goes to ur receipe.....:)

Okra in Spicy Gravy (Kuganka)

Ingredients:

10 tender okra washed and dried and cut length wise
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 medium tomato diced
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp. red chilli powder or to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
2 tbsp. oil
Salt to taste

Other Seasoning
1 tbsp. fried onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. coconut powder
1 green chilli minced
Salt to taste

Method:
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onion and fry till it's brown in colour. Add ginger garlic, turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt to taste and okra. Saute and fry the okra till coated with the onions. Add other seasonings and tomato and stir them in.
Cover and steam till the okra changes color and becomes soft. Serve hot.

[kugan98]

Dear Roshan, I remember reading this salad dressing somewhere.
Hope you like this. Thanks to the owner of this recipe. Kugan98


Ginger Salad Dressing

Description: Prepare your favorite salad and splash on this
flavorful dressing for a unique taste.

1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Place all ingredients in blender; blend on high speed for 30
seconds or until the ginger is well-pureed and mixture is well
blended.

2. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

[kugan98]

Dear Lathz, thank you very much for the bittergourd recipe.
Hope to try it before I go, and post the picture.
I am very happy Lathz, please do post day to day recipes that you all cook.
I am sure every one will benefit from them.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dear friends, the prayers are over. Very tired after that.
I simply forgot to take pictures of the dishes before the starting.
I realized only nearly the end. I asked Ruben to take the pictures.
Not very good anyway I will post them.
The only change in the menu was instead of jelly custard, I made custard slices.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98


Preparing for the Prayers:

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Part Of The Crowd:
Sorry Ruben took all their backs:-D


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[kugan98]

Sorry friends, not properly arranged. Springroll not filled yet.
Sorry for the mess. Thanks. Kugan98


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The pot of sambar not visible in the spread:

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[kugan98]

NOV anneh, you must have taken pictures of the party.
Please post the pictures of the food.
i am sure if not everyone, but I like to see.
Thanks. Kugan98

[Roshan]

Thanks K again for the Salad Dressing recipe. All ingredients except celery are available in Kabul. I am going to try this dressing this weekend :)

[Roshan]

BTW, tempting food there in the pics K.

[ani]

Hi,

I am rare participant in this forum. I was last here almost a year back when I was pregnant and wanted some recipe
I find this very useful and best forum for Indian esp tamil food. So am back here, hoping to visit it more often from now on.

I have a son who is one year old now. As I am working and have been unable to find any other option , I have started putting him in day care from last month.
I have to pack food for him for the whole day, atleast 3 good meals, breakfast, lunch and tiffenitem/snackld for evening.

Since he is growing up and getting aware of things, he is not eating the same mashed plain food that I give him.
So am planning to give him different foods everyday from now on. For which I am here.

I know you people here are experts in cooking. I would need your guidance, suggestions m,tips and good recipes for my 1 year old son.

Expecting a good response from you all.

Thanks,
Ani

[rose75]

Hello Kugan, so sorry for not posting for sometime. Have been very busy. Kugan feel sooo sad that you will be leaving so soon. Cannot wait for 4 months for your recipes. Please if you find time post to us about your health. We all will be waiting very eagerly for that.
Kugan a very good spread, So many nice items. Your prayer too looks very nice.
Kugan can you please kindly post for me a mulugatany soup recipe for me. Thanks Kugan.

[NOV]

NOV anneh, you must have taken pictures of the party.
Please post the pictures of the food.
i am sure if not everyone, but I like to see.Mine is not as great and exhaustive as yours. :D
and I was completely worn out and asked my youngest son to take the photo. must be the age.. :sigh2:

This is some of the spread..



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[kugan98]

Hi,

I am rare participant in this forum. I was last here almost a year back when I was pregnant and wanted some recipe
I find this very useful and best forum for Indian esp tamil food. So am back here, hoping to visit it more often from now on.

I have a son who is one year old now. As I am working and have been unable to find any other option , I have started putting him in day care from last month.
I have to pack food for him for the whole day, atleast 3 good meals, breakfast, lunch and tiffenitem/snackld for evening.

Since he is growing up and getting aware of things, he is not eating the same mashed plain food that I give him.
So am planning to give him different foods everyday from now on. For which I am here.

I know you people here are experts in cooking. I would need your guidance, suggestions m,tips and good recipes for my 1 year old son.

Expecting a good response from you all.

Thanks,
Ani

Dear Ani, thanks for your nice mail.
I am so sorry to tell you that I am busy with my travel plans.
I hardly have 3 more days to go.
Lot of work to be done before I leave.

I am sure my good friend Dev, my anneh NOV and others will help you.
Do not be worried.
My dear friends, please help our new friend Ani.
What ever small tips also will be useful to her.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dear Rose, thanks for your nice post.
I am rushing to Teluk Intan for a close relatives funeral.
I will be only back tomorrow evening.
I will post your request, once I come back.
Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

NOV anneh, thank you very much for the spread.
You have given me a bonus of pretty girls too.
I was wondering which one is your sweet princess.
Thanks NOV anneh. Your spread was fabulous.
Thanks again. Kugan98

[kugan98]

WISHING OUR DEAR DEV, A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU WITH ALL THE BEST IN THE WORLD.


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[NOV]

I was wondering which one is your sweet princess.Top third from left, grinning widely. :D

Happy birthday Dev :)

[groucho070]

Belated happy birthday, Dev.

[Lathz]

Happy Birthday Dev.......

[Balaji.r]

Balaji, actually it's very easy... milka boil pannaprom 2 step... avalo thaan... try panni paarunga...

Chk out this video on how to amke paneer... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQu5jVagfao

Thanks dev. Will try this weekend :smile2:

happy birthday, dev. Have a wonderful year ahead.

[Lathz]

FRENzz i hav tried this vegetable briyani receipe which i found in a magazine...it turns out well....try it n drop ur comments..... :)


Ingredients

10 types from a choice of cauliflower, potato, carrots, asparagus, broccoli cut into bite size pieces, washed and drained
2 tbs. ghee
1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic minced
1/2 inch piece ginger minced
1 green chillie minced
Package of Aachi Biryani
1 tsp. salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup thick yoghurt
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 bunch of cilantro leaves, minced
1/2 lemon, juice

Method:
Heat ghee in a large pan and fry onions, until quite dark brown. Now add ginger and garlic. Fry for a minute or two.
Add veggies, spices from the package, salt, green chilli. Stir fry until veggies is nicely coated with the spices.
Add yoghurt, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are soft and only a little gravy is left.

While veggies are cooking, wash rice , rinse a few times till rice water is somewhat clear. Drain.

Add rice to the veggies and 2 1/4 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil. Then turn heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a tight lid. Cook for 10 minutes and turn the heat off. Do not lift the lid. Let the rice steam in its own heat for another 5 minutes.

The rice is ready to serve. Serve hot......yummmyyyyy

[selvieam]

happy birthday dev.

[Lathz]

i read this article in a newspaper wud like to share wit all.....



Benefit of Cinnamon Medicine :-


1. Can lower LDL cholesterol


2. Regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.


3. Can reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells


4. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.


5. Mixed with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain


6. When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.


7. Boosts cognitive function and memory


8. Fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.


9. Great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium


10. And more....




Make Sure Take 1/2 Teaspoon only per day and If take more it will course :


1. Stomach Irritation


2. Increased Heart Rate


3. Uterine Contractions (pregnant women may want to avoid)


4. Blood Thinning


5. Kidney and Liver Problems


6. Blood Sugar


7. Antibiotics


So take 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon per day for healthy life..

[selvieam]

thanks for sharing lathz..

[kugan98]

Dear friends, came home dead tired without any sleep at 11.30p.m last night.
My chinna mamanaar passed away suddenly. He had heart attack.


Thanks NOV anneh, your princess looks very beautiful.
Thanks Lathz for your recipes and informations.
I do not know if I will have the time to try out.
Keep posting what ever recipes that you know.
Thanks again.



I think our DEV must have gone somewhere to celebrate her birthday.
I have lot to catch up, before my flight on saturday.
Thanks and t5ake care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dear Rose here is the recipe as I promised.
Enjoy. Kugan98

MULUGAWATANY SOUP

Ingredients:

2 tbs toor dal
2 tbs moong dal
Little tumeric powder
4 pips of garlic
4 cups of water

1 tbs butter or oil
½ tsp aniseeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 sprig curry leaves
2 green chillies sliced
1 tsp pepper corns
1 medium chopped onion
1 small tomato chopped
2 tbs of chopped carrot
2 tsp grated coconut

2 tbs of cooked rice ( optional )

Method:
Cook the dals with garlic, and tumeric powder till well cooked.
Heat a wok with the butter or oil.
Add in all the ingredients till the coconut.
Saute well till the raw smell goes.

Add the sauteed ingredients to the dal mixture.
Let it boil for for about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Fish out the bay leaves and the curry leaves.
Let the mixture cool. Use a blender and blend the mixture.

Add in more boiled water if needed.
Strain the mixture, garnish with coriander leaves.
Add in the cooked rice and serve.


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[NOV]

My condolences on your loss K.

[Lathz]

may his soul RIP ....sorry for ur loss Kuganka..... :(
HAVE A SAFE N ENJOYING JOURNEY.....MISS U ALOT....

[Lathz]

today i did Bread Uppuma for breakfast.....my own receipe.....hahahaha
my MIL enjoy it....am so happy....
hope all my frens in KK tried n drop ur comments......

Ingredients for Bread Uppuma

8 Bread slices
1 chopped Onion
2 or 3 red chillies
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dhal
1 tsp bengal gram dhal
lemon juice ( for taste )
little cashew nuts
Salt to taste
Oil

Method:

Wet the bread squeezing dry, crumble between palm, keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and the chillies made into halves for the sharp taste.
Add blanched dhals.Add the crushed and crumbled bread, cashew nuts, salt/pepper/garam masala to taste, stir for 2 minutes.
Add lemon juice. Sprinkle coriander leaves and cook for a few minutes…finally enjoy the Bread Upma - Yummy

[rose75]

Sorry Kugan about your loss. May his soul rest in peace.

Kugan thanks for the recipe. You are really great, inspite of your tiredeness, you still posted the recipe for me.
Thanks Kugan, wish you a happy and safe journey.
Rose75

[gulabjamun]

Kuganka wish you a very safe journey. Hope you will post at times when you are free.
Take care of your health. Do not worry about the hub. We all will help you.
thanks for all the wonderful recipes that you have posted.
Thanks Kuganka.

[kugan98]

Dear Friends, I believe this will be my last thread before I leave.
God willing, if I come back, then I will continue the Kugan's Kitchen.

I hope Meerra does a good job.
I have posted few recipes and pictures to her.

Also I have asked her to post for the festivals and birthdays
Please kindly just post a line or two to encourage Meerra.

Dev is missing for sometime. Hope she is fine.
So goodbye all my friends. Take care. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Lathz for your nice bread recipe.
I too love the recipe. Keep posting such recipes.
I too will miss you a lot.
Take care Lathz. Kugan98



Rose and Gulabjamun, thanks for your nice posts.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

A parting recipe for all my friends.

BRINJAL CURRY WITH VINEGAR

Ingredients:

2 big brinjals, slit into 4 and cut into thick slices
Little tumeric powder
Little salt
Oil for frying

1 tbs oil
1 inch of cinnamon stick
1 tsp funugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 big onion chopped
¼ cup capsicum sliced
1 tbs grated ginger
3 pips grated garlic

1 tbs curry powder
1 tsp red chillie powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tbs vinegar
Salt to taste
½ cup coconut milk

Method:
Rub the tumeric and salt to the sliced brinjals.
Deep fry and remove.

Heat 1 tbs of oil in a wok. Add in the cinnamon, funugreek and curry leaves.
Let them splutter, add in the onions, capsicum and ginger.
Saute well till the onions are tender. Add in the grated garlic fry for a minute.

Now add in the curry powder , chillie powder and tumeric powder.
Stir fry well for a minute. Add in the sugar, vinegar and salt to taste.
Mix well, add in the coconut milk. Cook for a minute.

Add in the fried brinjals, give a good stir, cook for a minute.
Remove and serve with rice or chapathi.

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[Lathz]

Kugan ka...ur words brought tears to my eyes....................
waiting for u to back soon....wit a healthy conditon...am sure u wil back soon.....take care n have a mind relaxing journey....

[lakme]

dear Kugan, have a safe journey; come back relaxed and fresh. We are all waiting for you.

[Lathz]

hye frens...y d hub is so quite??????

[NOV]

sendru vaa magaLE sendru vaa aRivai (health) vendru vaa magaLE vendru vaa
kandru thaayai (Hub) vittu sendra pinnum adhu nindra boomi thannai maRappadhillai

nee irukkum idaththil naamiruppOm un nizhalilum poruLaaga kudiyiruppOm
thaayirukkum varaiyil kalakkamillai indha thaayirukkum varaiyil kalakkamillai
endha sabaiyilum unakku nadukkamillai

[meerra]

Dear frenz, Kugan is safe and sound in her place.
Thanks Lathz, Lakme and uncle NOV for your nice posts.

I am posting a simple recipe for you all.
Hope you all like it. I am sure Kugan will be happy also.

Thanks frenz, I need your support and encouragements.
Take care. Meerra

[meerra]

SORAKKAI CURRY

Ingredients:

2 tbs oil
1 onion chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tomatoes chopped

¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp cumin powder
2 tbs coriander powder
1 tbs chillie powder

300 grms of sorakkai cut into cubes
¼ cup of channa dal boiled until soft
Salt to taste

2 tbs of tomato ketchup

Method:
Heat oil in a kadai, add in the onions and sauté till lightly brown.
Add in the ginger, garlic paste. Stir fry well.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy.

Add in the dry spices, and cook till oil rises.
Add in the cut sorakkai cubes , salt and the boiled dal.
Add in ¼ cup of water if needed.

Cook till the veges are soft and the gravy a bit thick.
Add in the tomato ketchup, stir well and remove.
Serve with rice or chapathi.


WELCOME TO MY SMALL KITCHEN:

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THE SORAKKAI CURRY:

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[meerra]

Frienz, I will not be posting any non-veg dishes for sometime.
As you all know my grandfather passed away, few days before Kugan left.
Once the ceremonies are over, I will cook and post for you all.
Thanks and take care.


Dev aunty what happened to you.
Kugan was very worried for you.
Meerra.

[selvieam]

welcome meerra to kugan's kitchen. sorakkai curry is nice. i will also prepare the same way. i will soak channa dhal for one hour, and together i will cook in the pressure pan. 1 tblsp of moong dhal also i use.

[NOV]

Thanks meerra for continuing kugan's good work.
now that deepavali is around the corner, you may want to share some festive specials. :D

[groucho070]

Hi Meerra, will be closely following the thread. Since you are in touch with Kugan, do update us on her situation. Thanks.

[meerra]

Thanks Selviem aunty for your post. Please post simple recipes of yours.
I am not a good cook. I have to mantain this thread till Kugan comes:roll:
Thanks. Meerra

[meerra]

Thanks NOV uncle for your post.
Actually we all look up to Kugan for the festival specials.
She is an expert in that. We all just follow her recipes.
Since no Deepavalli this year, yet if I find anything interesting,
I will surely post it. Thanks. Meerra

[meerra]

Dear Groucho uncle, actually I do not have a direct link with Kugan.
An aunt of ours have accompanied Kugan.
She will call to let us know the ongoings.
Kugan will be very happy to know that all are so concerned about her.
Thanks uncle. Meerra

[dev]

Hi meerra, nice to see ur recipes... :) oru chinna request-no aunty pls...:oops: ;)

I was just busy with something... Kugan kuda pesina sollidunga... pls pass my wishes for her speedy recovery...

[dev]

Belated Thanks to everybody for the sweet wishes...:)

[lakme]

Meerra, welcome and thanks for continuing the good work. Are you here in the US as well?
Dear Dev, belated birthday greetings!

[selvieam]

meera, as dev said no aunty please. our regards to kugan. also will post receipes whenever i get time.

[Lathz]

welcum meerra.......so nice of u...
u recover our missing kugan ka......thanx for being ter...ur sorrakai curry sounds temtping
will try for lunch today...do keep posting coz we all are waiting n do convey my rgds to kuganka for her speedy recovery ....

[Lathz]

hye meerra...here is d look of the SORAKKAI CURRY i cooked today.....its really taste good.....but i juz reduce d spice coz my MIL dun take much spice...


http://www.mayyam.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=591&d=1319186022

[dev]

Thanks a lot lakme...:)

[NOV]

Happy Deepavali folks!

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[meerra]

Thanks Dev for your nice post.
I will see that your regards are passed to Kugan.


Thanks Lakme also for your nice post.
Yes Lakme, I am in US.


Thanks Selviem for your nice post.
Glad that you too cook the dish like me.
Do please post your simple dishes.

[meerra]

Lathz, you are an angel. Your dish looks awesome.
Thanks for trying it out. Thanks for your compliments.

[meerra]

Thanks NOV uncle for your wishes. ( you cannot stop me from calling you uncle)
Kugan always looks upon you as her peria annan.:-D

[meerra]

Frienz, this recipe and picture were sent to me by Kugan before she left.




CAULIFLOWER PEPPER FRY

Ingredients:

500 grms cauliflower florets
Little tumeric powder
Little salt

1 tbs butter or oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion sliced
Little salt
3 green chillies sliced
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 sprig curry leaves
1 ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Little chopped coriander leaves

Method:
Clean the cauliflower florets. Apply in the tumeric and salt.
Steam the cauliflower florets till ½ cooked. Remove.

Heat the butter in a wok. Add in the cumin seeds, let them splutter.
Add in the onions and salt. Saute well.
Add in the green chillies, ginger, garlic paste.
Add also the curry leaves. Stir fry well.

Add in the steamed cauliflowers, stir fry well.
Lastly add in the coarsely ground blackpepper.
Give a very good stir fry , garnish with coriander leaves.
Remove and serve hot as a side dish.



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[dev]

cauliflower pepper fry looks delicious... I've tried a similar recipe from one of Chef Damu's show... only the seasoning was bit diff with mustard, red chillies, cumin,urad dhal n fennel seeds in it...very tasty with curd rice...tastes best if made spicy...:)

[dev]

Thanks a lot for the wishes(n the murukku) NOV...:) Wishing you and ur family a very happy diwali!!!

[NOV]

Dev :)
Made sippi today. Check out Deepavali page for step-by-step instructions. :)


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[dev]

beautiful sippis... should give it a try this time... I've never made it before...

[selvieam]

sippi looks delicious ,will try after diwali, step by step photos, really good. today i made beetroot halwa, mysore pak and athirasam maavu is ready.

[selvieam]

cauliflower pepper fry is nice, thanks meera.

[NOV]

Thanks dev & Selvi.... do share your fav recipes too. :)

[meerra]

Thanks every one for the nice posts.
Thanks NOV uncle for the sippi.
o.k frienz, even though we are not celebrating Deepavali,
today I am making something called sweet somas.
Once it it is successful:-D, I will post the recipe.
Thanks every one. Have a nice day. Meerra

[meerra]

Well frienz, this sweet goes by many names.
We call it sweet somas. Here is the recipe. Enjoy.


SWEET SOMAS

Ingredients:

The dough:
300 grms all purpose flour
1 tbs sooji
2 tbs ghee
1 tsp baking soda
Salt to taste
Warm water as needed

Fillings:
1 cup sweetened khoya
2 tbs chopped almonds and cashews
2 tbs chopped raisins and sultanas
½ tsp cardamom powder

Sealing:
1 tbs all purpose flour
2 tbs water

Syrup:
1 cup sugar
½ cup water

Oil for frying

Method:
Take the flour, sooji, ghee baking soda and salt in a bowl.
Add water slowly and knead it into a soft dough.
Knead this dough for 5 minutes till it gets soft and manageable.
Apply some ghee, cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Mix all the ingredients for the fillings well and set aside.
Mix the all purpose flour with the water, keep aside the sealing

Make a syrup with the sugar and water.
It should be a one string consistency. Keep it warm.
Heat the oil in a kadai.

Now take the dough and divide into equal portions depending how big you want.
Take one portion and roll it into a thin puri
Put some of the fillings into one side of the puri.
Apply little sealing around the edges. Now fold it into a semi circle.
Now press the edges together with your fingers, while making the pattern.

Now fry the sweet somas on low heat till it gets light golden and crispy.
Lift them out of the oil with a slotted spoon.
Dip the somas into the syrup making sure they are coated with syrup all around.
Place the somas on a wire rack to allow the extra syrup to drain.
Somas will dry in an hour. Store in airtight containers


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[lakme]

Deepawali greetings to all friends in Kugan's kitchen! May the festival of lights brighten up all our lives and bring good health and prosperity to all, especially to our dear Kugan and family.

[meerra]

WISHING ALL KUGAN'S KITCHEN FRIENZ A VERY HAPPY DEEPAVALI .
MAY THE GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY HOME WITH ALL THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
I am sure Kugan too would wish the same.
Meerra


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[meerra]

Thanks Lakme for your wishes. Hope you have a nice time with your family.
Meerra.

[NM]

Wishing all KK friends a Joyous Deepavali!
A special prayer for beloved Kugan :).

And BRAVO to meerra:)

[selvieam]

dear friends,

wishing u a very happy diwali, may this festival of lights dispel the darkness and usher in all goodness.

[dev]

Dear friends, Wish U all a very happy Diwali... :)

A very spl prayer for our dear Kugan...:bow:

[rajraj]

Happy DeepaavaLi and let us hope kugan will be back soon!

[meerra]

Thank you all my dear frienz,
NM, Selviem, Dev and er:roll: uncle Rajraj:-D
I hope every one had a very joyous Deepavali.
What did you all make in your houses?

Here in US, all of us will be working on the day.
The bustle now is about Halloween.
Just bought some pumpkins and flowers for the porch.
Hope to do pumpkin puli curry after the festival is over:rotfl:
Here is the front of my house.


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[meerra]

Frienz here we get the fresh lima beans.
i made it into a thick curry. Enjoy.



LIMA BEANS CURRY

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 big onion cut fine
2 tomatoes chopped

2 cups of fresh lima beans
½ tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
Little water
Salt to taste

To Grind:
1 tbs ginger
2 tbs fresh coconut
½ tsp aniseeds
2 tsp chillie powder

Little coriander leaves to garnish

Method:
Heat oil in a kadai, add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
Let them splutter. Add in the onions and sauté till light brown.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy.

Add in the cumin powder and coriander powder.
Add in also the ground ingredients, mix well.
Add in the lima beans, salt and also some water.

Cook till the beans are cooked but not mushy.
Let the gravy become little thick.
Add in the coriander leaves and remove.


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[rose75]

How are you all. Sorry for not posting for a long time.
i feel very sad without Kugan in the kitchen. Pray for her speedy recovery.
Thanks Meerra for all your post. Thanks for keeping up kugan's sprits.
I will post often soon.

[dev]

Meerra, nice recipe... pic looks so good...:)

It's a while since K left... any news on how she is doing?...

[meerra]

Thanks Rose for your post.
Please do not feel sad, Kugan will be back soon, healthy.
Please keep posting.
Meerra

[meerra]

Dev, thanks for your post.
Thanks too for your compliments.
Kugan is responding well to treatment.
My aunt who went with her called to tell.
It will take some time for her to recover fully.
Thanks. Meerra.

[dev]

Hi Meerra, thanks a lot for the update...:)

[selvieam]

thanks meerra for the receipes as well as the news update about kugan. our regards to her

[gulabjamun]

Meera, thanks for the sweet message about Kugan. Sorry for not posting a long time.
You know festival and things like that. Thanks Meera for continuing Kugan's good work.
I usually ask Kugan for recipes. Since you are in US, can you post the recipe for vegetarian chillie?
Thanks Meera.

[meerra]

Thanks Dev, selviem and Gulabjamun for your posts.

Sorry gulabjamun, for late in replying.
saturday it was snowing here.
yesterday was Halloween, so fully tied up.
I will post the recipe for the chillie for you.
Thanks. Meerra.

[meerra]

VEGETARIAN CHILLIE

Ingredients;

1 tbs oil
1 big onion chopped
1 red capsicum chopped
1 tbs chopped garlic
2 green chillies chopped

1 small zucchini cubed
½ a cup corn kernels
500 grms button mushroom quartered

1 tbs chillie powder
1 tsp cumin powder
Salt to taste
2 big tomatoes chopped
1 cup cooked beans, ( white cannellini, lima or black beans
1 can of crushed tomatoes
1 cup vegetable stock
2 tbs chopped coriander leaves
2 tsp hot sauce
Little freshly ground pepper

Method:
In a large pot, heat the oil, add in the onions, capsicum, garlic and green chillies.
Cook stirring for 2 minutes. Add in the zucchini, corn and mushrooms.
Keep stirring for about 6 minutes. Add in the chillie powder, cumin and salt.
Keep stirring for about 1 minute, add in the cut tomatoes, stir well.

Add in the cooked beans crushed tomatoes, and vegetable stock.
Bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add in the black pepper, hot sauce and the coriander leaves.
Stir once and remove.

I usually serve this chillie with cooked brown rice.
Top it with sour cream and serve.


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[Lathz]

HYE MEERAA......thanx for d updates n the new receipes......
wud love to try out.....juz back frm diwali vacation wit fly......
will follow up soon once settle back everything do keep posting....
do convey my regards to kuganka...my prayers always ter for her.......

[Aarthii]

Dear Friends,

H r u all?
Sorry for my long absence without any notice.My situation was like that.Lot of changes in our plan and finally we are going to be in canada for few more months.

Dev and selvika h r u both?

Meera ,thanks for posting reicpes on behalf of kuganka.
Thanks for the update about her health .
Take care Meera.Once again thanks for the nice recipes.

[dev]

Aarthii, nice to C u after a long time!!! I thought U r back in delhi n busy settling down... I'll send u a pm... have some Qs...:)

[dev]

Roshan, I remember U asking for tips on storing curry leaves,,, chk out this link...U might like to give it a try...
http://nitks.blogspot.com/2010/07/few-quick-cooking-tits-n-bits.html

[selvieam]

hi aarthi,

nice to hear from u after a long time. hope lil one is fine.

[meerra]

Lathz, thanks for your nice post.
Hope you had a good vacation.
Do come in often to the hub.
Please try out the recipes when you have the free time.
Meerra

[meerra]

Aarthi, nice to see you back in the forum.
Have a nice time in Canada. How is it very cold?
How is your little son doing.?
I am sure Kugan will be missing you all a lot.
Take care and come to the forum often.
Meerra

[meerra]

Dev and Selviem, thanks for the post and also for the tips for Roshan.
Please post your simple recipes, as I am not good with cooking like Kugan.
Thanks, Meerra.

[meerra]

Frienz, try this simple green tomato curry.



GREEN TOMATOES IN SPICY SAUCE

Ingredients:
1 tbs oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp funugreek seeds
300 grms green tomatoes quartered
2 green chillies chopped
1 tsp chillie powder
2 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
½ tsp sugar
2 pips garlic smashed
1 tsp lime juice if needed

Method:

Heat the oil in a kadai. Add in the cumin and funugreek seeds.
Let them splutter, add in the green chillies and the green tomatoes.
Stir fry for a minute. Add in chillie, coriander, turmeric powderes.

Stir fry again for a minute. Add in the salt, and let it cook well.
Once the tomatoes are cooked, add in the sugar and the smashed garlic.
Give a good stir, taste, if your tomatoes taste sour, leave out the lime juice.
If not add in the lime juice and dish out.
A very tasty dish for rice, chapathis.


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[Aarthii]

yes slevika,lil one is doing fine.How about ur sons?How are they both?

[Aarthii]

Yes meera,it is bit cold nowdays,but still now snow is not here.So we all are happy.
But my son is waiting eagerly for the first snow of this year :)
Thanks for the recipe meera.

[suvai]

hello nga kugan :-).....praying for your speedy recovery. seekiram vanthu kitchen la paathirathai uruttungaaaaa :noteeth:

hello dev/selviem rombaaaa miss panniten pola iruku .......plenty to catch up....:-(

meera....hello hello.......thanks for stepping in for kugan......u already seem to be doing a good job of it. Good luck with more recipes & postings.

[meerra]

Thanks Aarthi for your nice post.
You know we had two days snow in October?
I am sure your little one will enjoy the snow.
Do please post simple recipes to keep Kugan's thread moving.
You know, I only cook kugan's recipes, that's why I find it difficult to post.
I hope Kugan will not be mad at me when she comes:???:
Take care Aarthii. Meerra

[meerra]

welcome Suvai, How are you?
I think you have been missing for a long time.
Kugan will always talk about you and your mails.
I know you are very busy, please chip in something once in a while.
Take care Suvai. Meerra

[suvai]

Hi Meera,
Ohhhh yaaa i am long timer here & we always have plenty of fun when we all get into one silly mood.
I am not sure if i will be able to come often. But will surely try.

The other day I tried this vegie cutlet in the oven & it came out pretty good.

Potato - 1 - boiled & mashed
carrot - 1 - boiled & mashed
peas - a little - boiled mashed
beans - 4 strings. - boiled mashed

onion - 1 - cut fine
ginger a little piece. grated
G. Chillie - 1 or red chillie powder according to yr taste.
1 slice bread - crumble & keep aside.

2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon
powder the above two & keep aside.

In a kadai...add little oil & add little jeera to this add the cut onions / chopped green chillie / ginger fry for a bit & add the powder....now quickly add in the mashed vegies...give it a good stir...add salt & a little lemon juice......once this cools....add crumbled bread...depending one or two slices ( this helps in binding).

Now take a baking sheet & smear some oil on it. Divide the mashed vegies into portions & shape them like a cutlet....i did small rounds....now smear some oil on both sides of these cutlets & put them on to a preheated oven (between 350 & 400 degrs). Allow it the sides to become slightly brown...then flip & do the same.
U can add garam masala too if u like.
This can be eaten with yogurt / ketchup / mint or corriander chutney....or even plain.
Enjoy!!!
;-)
Kids will love it.

Hi Aarthi......hope all is well. enjoy the winter in canada...;-)

[meerra]

Suvai you are an angel. Thanks for the recipe.
I am sure it will be awesome.
I will surely try it out.
Thanks, take care. Meerra.

[suvai]

hi meera......;-)
try panni paarunga.....for adults i used chillies & chilli powder....it goes well with thayir & chaat masala too..u can serve as a snack before a dinner.

[groucho070]

Suvai-nga, can you deep fry the cutlet instead of baking. Crunchiness irukumilla?

[suvai]

hello nga 070...:-) nalamaa?

i suggest you shallow fry instead of deep....it will still be crispy nga.....deep fry senja thappilai...initial recipe is deep fried thaanga...kandipa suvaiya irukum.

its a modified version of sindhi aloo tikki

[groucho070]

I am fine, hope you are too-nga. Trying to leave behind the hardcore non-veg habit, and this dish is a great welcome. I guess it's healthier to bake, eh? Thanks for the recipe-nga.

[suvai]

070 nga...athaaan neraiya meat simulated soya vanthirichey...u can have that...i am sure it will give u satisfaction to a certain extent for sure....naan bake thaanga pannen....nalla thaan irunthichi taste...

[Lathz]

missing kugan akka's receipes so much......meerra do drop in some latest version of akka's receipe....
pls update us abt kugan akka.....

[suvai]

Steamed aapams (recipe from off the internet)
sounds very easy.....lets c whose comes out good ;-)
actually there is a very nice picture also...sorry i dont know how to post pictures.

2 cups cooked rice
2 cups maidha
2 cups rice flour
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 cup water
2 tsp yeast (sorry edited) :noteeth:

Blend rice and water till fine (add water bit by bit
Add brown sugar dan white sugar and continue blending
In another container mix flours and yeast...(edited :noteeth:
Add the blended items to it
Leave it to rise for three hours
Steam in little cups or tray

[NOV]

2 tsp priya

In another container mix flours and priya:rotfl: :rotfl3:

appadiyE copy paste pannittenga :lol:

btw, recipe is not mine... only translation.... recipe is off the internet 8-)

[suvai]

:mrgreen::mrgreen:

[suvai]

avasara patta apadi thaan ethaavathu edo kodum nadakum suvai....oh suvai....u & yr copy paste skills....:noteeth:

[groucho070]

:lol: ennAngga, tongue slip-ukku bathil, finger slip-A.

[suvai]

070 nga...aaamaam...i am sitting here & laughing o laughing...stomach hurting nga 070 :noteeth:

[rose75]

Kugan, please forgive me. I have not come to the forum for a long time.
I feel very ashamed of myself. I do not know what to write.
Meera thanks for your recipes. I really like them.
Please keep Kugan akka's good work going.
Rose 75

[meerra]

Ahh, Suvai, Groucho 070 , Rose, NOV uncle and Lathz.
Nice to see Kugan's kitchen busy with lots of laughter.

Well I have a good news, Kugan is much better now.
She is resting in a relative's house, as she has to go for her regular follow ups.

Rose, do not feel bad, just chip in what ever you like.
Even a simple comment will do.


What's for Thanksgiving in every house.
Suvai, Aarthi and all those who are in US.

Take care every one.
Meerra

[meerra]

TARO ROOT ROAST

Ingredients:

300 grms taro root

½ tsp ginger paste
½ tsp garlic paste
1 ½ tbs besan flour
2 tsp rice flour
1 tsp red chillie powder
¼ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp garam masala powder
Little asafetida powder
Salt to taste

Oil for shallow fry

Method:

Boil the taro root. See that it does not over cook.
Cool , skin and cut into ¼ inch in thickness.

Mix all the ingredients together, except the oil.
The cut taro roots will be sticky.
Now toss the cut taro root in the ingredients.
The dry ingredients will stick to the taro roots.

Now heat very little oil in a non-stick saucepan.
Arrange the slices of taro roots, and shallow fry them.
The slices should be roasted to a nice golden colour on both sides.
Remove and serve with rasam rice, or curd rice.


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6044/6362761079_c3bd21188d_z.jpg

[NOV]

Well I have a good news, Kugan is much better now.
She is resting in a relative's house, as she has to go for her regular follow ups.:clap: :clap:
:ty: for bringing the good news.
pls ask her to rest well and convey all out regards to her :bow:


Ahh, Suvai, Groucho 070 , Rose, NOV uncle and Lathz.
adhu enna enakku mattum uncle pattam?
grouch sithappa, suvai aunty... appadinu sollalaamla :p

[dev]

Glad to know Kugan is doing better now...do convey our regards to her... :)

[dev]

Taro root roast looks so delicious... I'll try it with potatoes... thanks a lot for the recipe Meera...:)

sry, I am not able to visit the hub a freq coz of some personal reasons... Kugan knows why...;) :D

[suvai]

hi meera....taro root roast looks very delicious.....will try it sometime for sure.

very very happy to know that kugan is feeling a lot better....& I am positive she will continue to get better day by day...:-) our continued prayers for her recovery....say a big hello from all of us.

[suvai]

:p
adhu enna enakku mattum uncle pattam?
grouch sithappa, suvai aunty... appadinu sollalaamla :p



:noteeth: thats becoz avangaluku naan aunty ilainu theriyum...:noteeth:

"uncle pattam" ellaam free ya kidaikumbothu vaangikonga nov ngov....:noteeth:

[suvai]

vaanga dev.....:-) ellarum nalla irukeengala...:-)

[selvieam]

hi frendz,

nice to see u all in the thread. suvai after u came, thread is so lively.

good to hear the news about kugan.

[groucho070]

Meerra, so happy to hear about Kugan. Do send our regards and hope for speedy super recovery. Call me sittapA, or even tAtA, I don't mind.

[NM]

Dear Meerra :- am very glad to hear that Kugan is getting better!! I pray for her speedy recovery! Thanks for keeping thi sthread alive. The recipes are great ! esp the green tomatoes and taro root.

SUVAI-nga!!!!!!! how are you>>>>>???????? vanthathum varaathathumaa, oru new ingredient kandu-pidichittingga pOla irukku?? '2 tsp priya engira yeast'??? ithu intha indian shops-la kideikkumaanu naan paarthu viduren!! ha ha. how far are you from NY?? Take care suvai-nga :)

[meerra]

My dear frienz, thanks for all the posts, and wishes for Kugan.

In my house we do not cook rice, instead we cook cracked wheat.
Yesterday I tried making cracked wheat pongal.
It turned out awesome. same method like rice pongal.

Today I am making brown lentil soup.
You know winter is around and hot soup will be a great welcome.
I will post the recipe and picture soon.
Take care everyone. Meerra

[suvai]

hello selvi....:-) hope all is well.
u know how we always have fun when we get together on here...;-)
but that mistake of mine was genuine....regarding the the 2 tsp yeast.....only after nov ngov pointed out did I realize & rolled laughing...:noteeth:

NM...vaanga vaanga.....:noteeth:....naan nalla iruken & hope the same with u too nga.
Neenga engey poi ketaalum....antha special name solli keteengana kandipa indian stores ileenga...India leye kidaikaathungo...:noteeth:

meera...kindly share the brown lentil soup & all other recipes without rice....plz...& thx

[Aarthii]

Meera,thanks for the taro root recipe.It looks lovely :)
Happy to hear about kuganka's improvement in health.
Waiting for the soup recipes meera :)
Take care

[Aarthii]

Suvaika welcome back,h r u?Where were u these days?
Well said selvika,now the thread is going on very lively :)