Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

[dev]

Kugan, take care... It's very common here these days... should be completely cured in a week...:)

wash your hands frequently(esp after touching ur eyes) so that you don't pass it on to others...and don't allow others to use ur towel, bed etc...anything used to wipe ur eyes,or anything on which u lie down should be washed thoroughly before others use it... Madras eye is very very contagious...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Take care Kugan akka

Use Eye drops and do not rub your eyes, and wear sunglasses/glasses/goggles

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,
Welcome back.
Howz ur health now?
Take care kuganka.Happy to see u back again.

[Aarthii]

Dev,tried peanut bars.Came out very well.
Thanks dev for the reicpe.

[kugan98]

My dear friends, thank you soo much for your prayers, and wishes.

First I would like to thank my niece Anu for promptly posting the birthday wishes for NM.

Dev, Suvai and Roshan for posting recipes.
I would also like to thank, NOV anneh, Rajraj uncle, P.S Tamby,
Selviem, Aarthii, Lakme, Suja, NM, bKarthika, Rose75, and Gulabjamun for keeping the thread moving while I was away.

The rain was driving me mad, I managed to take my children to many temples in Kumbakonam, Kuthanoor Saraswathy temple, Guru temple and Tirunallar temple.

Later my children were bald in our Kula Deivam temple in Sadamangalam. We cooked for about 50 people who came for the ceremony. The temple is deep in a country side.
Imagine carrying pots and pans there.

We had a good time in the Asramam in Thuraiyur.
Time was flying and the rain spoilt all our plans.

Now the medical, the doctor said that both my kidneys are impaired a little.

According to them my creatinine level is 147
It should be only from 43 to 115

Potassium level is 5.6
It should be 3.5 to 5.5

Urea too is 8.1
It should be 2.0 to 6.8

Oh they said my haemoglobin level is low.
Not only that, you cannot eat this, you cannot eat that.
All contain potassium. Cannot be cured completely.
Can prolong the duration.
Well I was sick of hearing all those.

I enjoyed my stay in my sis house.
Came to the airport wearing dark glasses,
all three of us. Like foreign spies :rotfl: :rotfl:



Thanks my friends, everything in Gods hands.
I will cook special, less spicy vege pulao and brinjal aachari for all of you all. Take care, Kugan98




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[PARAMASHIVAN]

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According to them my creatinine level is 147
It should be only from 43 to 115



:shock: :shock: Kugan ka Creatinine is produced from Creatine found in liver, mostly body builders/ Athletes takes creatine to give extra strength, this can damage your kidneys. I used take this about 5 years ago, I noticed rapid gain in strength and muscle size, but then I started to get palpitation and high blood pressure, it also dehydrates you. I stopped taking it then.

but I don’t understand your craetinine levels, you are female and you do not take Creatine, so how come your creatinine level is so high??? :confused2:
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[kugan98]

Well tamby they get this result from blood test.
They say if your kidney does not filter well your Creatinine
level will be high. Its o.k lets go on with our food forum.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]
I had this combo in a hotel.

SIMPLE VEGETABLE PULAO

Ingredients:

3 cups of basmati rice soaked for 20 minutes
2 cups of coconut milk
2 ½ cups of water
100 grms carrot cut into strips
100 grms beans cut into lengths
10 florets of cauliflower
50 grms green peas

200 grms onions chopped
4 green chillies sliced
1 tbs ginger garlic paste
¼ cup mint leaves
¼ cup mint leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste

2 tbs ghee
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 cardamom pods
1 star anise

Method:
Heat the ghee in a pot, add in the cinnamon, cardamom,
and bay leaves.
Add in the mint leaves, add in the onions.
Sauté for a while, add in the green chillies, ginger,
garlic paste, sauté well again.
Now add in all the vegetables, and salt. Mix well.

In a rice cooker transfer the vegetables, add in the soaked
drained rice. Add in the water and the coconut milk.
Taste for salt, cover and cook till done.
If using a pressure cooker, cook for 3 whistles, and sim for about 3 minutes.
Remove and garnish with the other ¼ cup of mint leaves.
You will have fluffy white colour less spicy, vege pulao.
Serve with spicy brinjal aachari.

You can add in fried cashews and raisins if liked


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[rajraj]

Welcome back kugan! :) Hope you feel better !
You forgot to complete the subject line for the last recipe! :)

(vaathiyaar velai ennai vidalai! :lol: )

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Vaanga Uncle

Is there still a Curfew for you around the kitchen area?

[kugan98]

Thanks for pointing out uncle.
kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]

BRINJAL AACHARI

Ingredients:

2 cups of brinjals cut into 1 inch cubes.

1 tbs oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp aniseeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves

3 big tomatoes chopped fine
1 big onion chopped
1 green chillie chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste

1 tbs coriander powder
1 ½ tbs chillie powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp asafoetida powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
½ tsp mango powder or lime juice

Salt to taste
Little coriander leaves chopped

Method:
Put the brinjal cubes in a bowl of water and little salt.
After 10 minutes, drain and dry them on a kitchen towel.
Now fry the brinjals till they are lightly brown. Drain and keep aside.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the seasonings.
When the seeds crackle, add in the onions, sauté well.
Add in the ginger garlic paste and the green chillies.
Sauté till the onions are translucent.

Add in the chopped tomatoes and sauté well.
Add also the coriander, chillie, turmeric, garam masala,
asafoetida powder and mango powder.
Stir well till oil rises, add in 1 1/2 cups of water, add salt.
Mix well and let it come to a boil.

When the gravy thickens, add in the fried brinjals.
Let it come to a nice boil, taste for salt and remove.
Garnish with cut coriander leaves.
Serve, with simple vegetable pulao.


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[Roshan]

Mrs Kugan, I tried the vendi masala again today - it is really superb and i like this dish very much. Thanks a lot.

[kugan98]

Thanks Roshan for the nice feedback.
I felt very proud of you, when I read about your profession.

Roshan, while I was in US, I used to string the curry leaves, wash them, dry them well. I used a moist muslin cloth, well wrung of water. line a airtight tupperware with the cloth and put the leaves in, close tightly and put it in the fridge.
It lasted fresh for about 3 weeks for me. It worked for me :huh:
My children are taught only to leave behind, chillies in their plate :lol:

Roshan do you get ridge gourd in your place.
If yes try out this recipe. Thanks, Kugan98

[dev]

Dev,tried peanut bars.Came out very well.
Thanks dev for the reicpe.

Glad it came out well!!!... Hope the kid enjoyed it...:)

[dev]

Kugan, do follow the doc's instructions and maintain a good diet...:)

Thanks a lot for the recipes... I love mild pulavs... and so does the lil one...

[kugan98]

[tscii]

RIDGE GOURD CURRY

Ingredients:

300 grms ridge gourd
2 tomatoes finely chopped
2 onions finely chopped
2 green chillies chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp poppy seed powder
2 tbs finely ground coconut paste
Salt to taste

1 tbs oil
1 sprig curry leaves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
Little coriander leaves to garnish.
Little lime juice

Method:
lightly scrape the ridge gourd and chop them.
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the seasonings.
Now add in the chopped onions and sauté well.

Then add in the ginger and garlic paste.
Sauté well, add in the tomatoes.
Cook till they become mushy, add in the chillie, turmeric,
poppy seed powder and the coconut paste.
Stir well, add in ½ a cup of water and the chopped ridge gourds.
Add salt and let it simmer till the vege is cooked.
Remove and add little lime juice and garnish with the
coriander leaves. Goes well with rice or roti.



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[Roshan]

I dont get ridge gourd here in Afghan but it is available in Sri Lanka. I will try your recipe once I go to SL. Thanks :) Thanks for the tip on preserving curry leaves too.

[bkarthika]

Welcome back Kugan,
How is ur health now? We are very Happy to see u back again.
Take care of your Health kugan. Health is Wealth !!! Thanks for the Veg Pulao, Brinjal aachari and RidgeGourd curry. I am going to try in this week end!!

Kugan do you have the recipe for Spicy Boli!!! If means pls post it !!

[AudazJay]

Welcome Kugan Sis! Hope you're doing great! :D

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, for your concern.
Thanks again, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks bKarthika for your wishes.
Karthika, do you want a spicy boli with non-vege item,
or just a vegetarian spicy boli. Thanks, kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Jay tamby. How are you keeping?
Did you do any cooking lately.
Take care, Kugan98

[lakme]

Kugan, this is why we missed you so much! In just two days, you've posted so many recipes. God bless you!

[kugan98]

[tscii]Thank you very much Lakme. I feel very happy to hear your words. O.K for you, a nice tomato kulambu to go with iddli or dosai. Not necessary to always make a chutney :lol:
Take care, Kugan98

TAKKALI KULAMBU

Ingredients:

300 grms red tomatoes, cut into big chunks
1 big onion chopped

(A)
To Roast And Grind:

1 tbs channa dal
½ tsp cumin seeds
2 tbs coriander seeds
4 red chillies
¼ cup onions chopped
1 ½ tbs grated coconut
Oil for roasting

1 sprig curry leaves
½ tsp mustard seeds
Little coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Oil

Method:
Heat a 1 tsp of oil in a wok, roast the (A) items one by one.
Lastly add in the onions, slightly brown them.
Add in the coconut, stir fry and remove.
When cool, blend to a smooth paste.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard seeds.
Let it crackle, add in the curry leaves.
Now add in the onions and sauté till they turn limp.

Add in the blended paste, mix well.
Add in 1 cup of water, mix them well.
Add in the cut tomatoes and salt.
Stir well and let it come to a slow boil.
Cook till the gravy is little thick.
Add the coriander leaves and remove.
Goes well with thosai, idli or rice.



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[AudazJay]

Hi Sis,

No, haven't done any cooking lately. Just couldn't find the time to do so.

Whenever I come here and see your recipes and your ever-so-delicious-looking-pictures, I'm just tempted to try the recipes at home. But the moment I step into my home, I just become lazy (though I prefer to use the word "tired") to do anything, let alone cooking.

Seriously, I don't know how working women manage their house-hold chores. Just goes on to show how some men (me included) take women for granted. :oops:

[AudazJay]

Then again, your takkali kulambu looks tempting again. Apadiya sapadalam polliruke :slurp:

[suvai]

kugan ngo..........varumbothey manamankuthu pulao & thakaali kuzhambu.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: .senji paarkaren kandipaa...;-) thakaali kuzhambu this way is new to me nga....

enaanga suja,....onga guests orey praise panninaangala onga cooking skills pathi??? how did the items turn out? did u make anything new?

amaam namma selvi enga kaanom romba naala?? hope all is well.

audazjay....thank u for appreciating us women...... :thumbsup: ithuku kandipa oru sweet onnu pannidalaamaanga kugan namma ellaa ladies saarbilum?? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

kugan nga....hope u r taking rest when ever you can....:-)...

sari...ipothaiku ....dev kodutha oru recipe ...peanut/sesame sweet.....thattu neraiya iruku.....pass pannaren......elaarum eduthukonga... :mrgreen: .....(dev i made it again...its very simple to make too ;-) took some to work too they loved it

[pavalamani pragasam]

An easy yummy recipe learnt from my mother:

EGG CURRY

Ingredients:
eggs-2
small onion-4/5
turmeric powder- a pinch
jeera powder-1/2 tsp
chilli powder-1/2 tsp
salt-a little
oil-2 tsp
Preparation:
Boil the eggs, remove the shell and cut them into 4 pieces lengthwise. Heat oil in the kadai and fry chopped onion and add a tbs of water. Add the turmeric poder, chilli powder, jeera powder and salt. Add to this the diced egg pieces. Saute in small fire till dry.

[NOV]

Saute in small fire till dry.... and then? :confused2:

[Wibha]

my mom used to do egg curry by directly breaking the eggs. But when I did them they turned out to be scrambled eggs :roll:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Saute in small fire till dry.... and then? :confused2:
Serve it hot!!! :noteeth: This side dish goes well with any main dish!

[Aarthii]

Wow,kuganka so many recipes u have posted.
Thanks for all the recipes.
In the meanwhile take care of ur health too kuganka.
Thakkali kulambu looks great :)

[dev]

Thakkali kuzhambu looks super yummy... we make it exactly like this...:)

Suvai, 2nd batch ready aagiduchungala!!!!!!!... glad everyone enjoyed it...:D We usually make it during winter months as it's said to produce lot of heat in the body...

[NOV]

Saute in small fire till dry.... and then? :confused2:
Serve it hot!!! :noteeth: This side dish goes well with any main dish!I guess, you pour the thaalippu over the cut eggs?

arshu :shock: I thought you are vegetarian? :boo:

[dev]

PP mam, when do we add the eggs?...

[dev]

my mom used to do egg curry by directly breaking the eggs. But when I did them they turned out to be scrambled eggs :roll:

Arshu,few tips...
1. U have to leave the eggs undisturbed for sometime(2-3 mins) after adding it into the curry...
2. make sure the curry is not boiling rapidly... U have to keep the flame on medium...
3. You can also cover and cook after adding the eggs... that way the eggs will cook faster and the top also well cooked..

[pavalamani pragasam]

PP mam, when do we add the eggs?...
At the end, after adding water to the golden brown onion, and the powders.

[NOV]

arshu & dev, those are called poached eggs, not scrambled.

the best egg curry is by having fried egg in them :slurp:

[pavalamani pragasam]

:oops: I've edited my recipe! Sorry, friends!

[dev]

arshu & dev, those are called poached eggs, not scrambled.

the best egg curry is by having fried egg in them :slurp:

I know!!!... Actually Arshu has asked why her eggs turned out like scrambled eggs when she actually wanted to poach then...

I don't like the traditional poached eggs... but when poached in a curry base, they taste yummy, IMO...

Fried stuffs are always good...;)

[NOV]

Sorry, friends!adhellaam mudiyaadhu. crab curry recipe pOdunga :lol2:

[dev]

PP mam, when do we add the eggs?...
At the end, after adding water to the golden brown onion, and the powders.

Thanks!!!

[dev]

Sorry, friends!adhellaam mudiyaadhu. crab curry recipe pOdunga :lol2:

No no..I want a chicken curry recipe...:lol2:

[NOV]

No no..I want a chicken curry recipe...:lol2:I make excellent chicken curry, but you need Baba's masala :P

[dev]

No no..I want a chicken curry recipe...:lol2:I make excellent chicken curry, but you need Baba's masala :P

Post the recipe and also send me a packet of Baba masala...;) :P

[dev]

What do I do with sour green grapes(other than throwing it in the trash)?... any idea???...

[pavalamani pragasam]

Sorry, friends!adhellaam mudiyaadhu. crab curry recipe pOdunga :lol2:
athukku en makaLaiththaan kooppidaNum! :lol:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Sorry, friends!adhellaam mudiyaadhu. crab curry recipe pOdunga :lol2:

No no..I want a chicken curry recipe...:lol2:
ithukku maraumaka reNdu pErunthaan sari! :lol:

[bkarthika]

Thanks bKarthika for your wishes.
Karthika, do you want a spicy boli with non-vege item,
or just a vegetarian spicy boli. Thanks, kugan98

Kugan,

Pls post both version :victory: . Thanks in Advance :ty:

[rose75]

Kugan welcome, the thread is so lively now. We all missed you very much. Thanks for so many recipes. Take care of your health. Rose75

[rajraj]

Sorry, friends!adhellaam mudiyaadhu. crab curry recipe pOdunga :lol2:

No no..I want a chicken curry recipe...:lol2:

No! No! I want an invitation for dinner at pp's ! :lol:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Sorry, friends!adhellaam mudiyaadhu. crab curry recipe pOdunga :lol2:

No no..I want a chicken curry recipe...:lol2:

No! No! I want an invitation for dinner at pp's ! :lol:

:rotfl3: PP veettil appadi oru dinner nadakka members ellOrum kooduvathE kashtamaana kaariyamaa irukkE! :(

[kugan98]

Thanks Jay tamby for your nice comments.
I know how tired you will be after work.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai for your nice comments.
I try to rest when ever time permits. I too used to think a lot about Suja. Hope she had no problem.
Thanks Suvai for the sweets. I will post something special for our Tamby Jay soon. Thanks, take care, Kugan98.

[kugan98]

Achocho, oru muttaikaga, namma PP maamai, ippadiyaa.
NOV anneh neengalumaa? Do not worry maam.

PP, maam, as far as I know, when you add quartered eggs in a gravy, the yolk will fall out easily.
Thats why we add whole boiled eggs.
Your dish looks more like a prettal. Add the eggs last, I am sure it will taste great.


NOV anneh, of course, fried eggs added to kulambu tastes great.


As for Wibha, the method is that, when the kulambu is fully cooked.
Simmer the kulambu, do not let it boil, then break one whole egg into the gravy. Do not distrub, let it fully cook.
If your pot is big you can break about 2 to 3 eggs.
Other wise, when i egg is fully cooked, remove gently to a plate and break the other egg. This way you will not get scramble egg.

Another method my cousin makes is that, wash the egg nicely. make a small crack on the top of the egg, about 1/2 inch round. use a chop stick stir the egg well, drain out the egg. then add in very finely chopped onions, green chillies, pepper powder, little red chillie powder, little finely chopped coriander leaves, and salt.
using a small funnel, pour the egg contents into the shell.
seal the mouth with all purpose flour dough.
boil the egg, when cooked remove and shell the egg and add it to your muttai kulambu.
Hard work, but if you do it while having guests, they will praise you.

Sorry if I am wrong, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Aarthii, Dev, Rose75, thanks for all the nice comments.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan ka

Have you heard of this Peri Peri Sauce? if so do you know how to make it please?

[kugan98]

Suvai, here is your dish.

Simple Zuchini Subji (suvai)

Iniki oru simple side dish panninen here it is:

zuchini - small ones 2 halved & cut into reasonable bite size

1 big juicy tomato chopped small one

2 green chillies or one according to yr taste

little corriander & karuvepilai chopped

1 garlic pod sliced

1 onion (small one is enough) diced

two pinches of garam masala (kissan)

(Only in medium fire ) In a kadaai...add 1 & a half tsp of oil, when hot add two pinches of jeeragam, to this add diced onions & green chillies..garlic.stir till onion is limp....now add tomatoes & a pinch of turmeric.......fry this for a bit now add in the bite size zuchini stir well /add salt & cover & cook till the tomatoes are well mashed & the zuchini is cooked....once this is done....stir it..kaai onnum paathiyaai irukanum....put off the fire....add in the two pinches of garam masala stir add in the corriander & karuveppilai (chopped) stir it goes well with chapathi or even little white rice or brown rice...Smile


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[kugan98]

P.S Tamby, making the peri peri sauce is easy.
Why the trouble, just buy a bottle.

It consists of sweet red chillie, firey small chillies, garlic, white vinegar, lime juice, salt and oregano.

Heat the oil, add in the sweet red chillie and the garlic.
Then add in the white vinegar, lime juice, simmer a bit,
add in the salt the firey red chillies, and oregano.
Cool the whole thing then blend them well.
Keep in the fridge for a month. Thanks, Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Many thanks Kugan ka :redjump:

[kugan98]

[tscii]Suvai, here is a sweet dish for our Tamby Jay.


MANGO PUDDING

Ingredients:

2 cups of ripe sweet mango slices.
¼ cup of sago
½ cup condensed milk
1 cup fresh milk
2 tbs sugar
1 tsp mango essence

Method:

Soak the sago for about 10 minutes.
Boil the sago in lots of water till cooked.
Drain the water in strainer and wash the sago under running tap water
to wash out the excess starch.

Chop the mango into small pieces. Reserve little for garnishing.
Now blend the rest of the mango pieces, with the condensed milk,
fresh milk, sugar and essence to a smooth paste.

Now transfer the blended paste to a bowl. Add in the cooked sago.
Mix well, add little more fresh milk if needed.
Now pour it into small containers, top it with the mango bits.
Chill well before serving.




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[kugan98]

This is my egg salad. Of course from the old file.

O.K, I used to make egg curry, using fried eggs, boiled eggs, poached eggs.
Make egg sambal, egg salad, egg achar, spicy egg prettal.
Egg vindaloo, egg omelette, and the list can go on.
Now no eggs in the house :lol: Kugan98



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[suvai]

Sorry, friends!adhellaam mudiyaadhu. crab curry recipe pOdunga :lol2:

No no..I want a chicken curry recipe...:lol2:

No! No! I want an invitation for dinner at pp's ! :lol:

apadiye onga vegetarian specials um podunga... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[rajraj]

O.K, I used to make egg curry, using fried eggs, boiled eggs, poached eggs.
Make egg sambal, egg salad, egg achar, spicy egg prettal.
Egg vindaloo, egg omelette, and the list can go on.
Now no eggs in the house :lol: Kugan98


People in your house must 'eggcited' with all that variety! :lol:

[suvai]

hello nga kugan.....:-) zuchini panni pottuteengaley.... :thumbsup: thank u...veetila pasangaluku pidichithungala?

Zuchiniya peel oda thaan naan poduven....u must try slicing a tender zuchini. veryyy thin.& .use it in salads.......;-)

dev....amaam i did another batch of the nut bars & took to work....they all loved it....& now asking for recipe.... :mrgreen:

[selvieam]

kugan,
bit busy . how r u? how is ur health. please follow doctor's advice. donot strain much.
take care of ur health.

[dev]

K, mango pudding appadiye eduththu saapidanum pola irukku...:)

Suvai, nuts bar fever at workaa...;)

Selvi, glad to c u in the hub...drop in when time permits...:)

[Roshan]

Mrs Kugan, Mango pudding looks so tempting :)

[suvai]

selvi.......good to c u.....hope all is well.....tc :-)


dev......amaam...they are driving me nuts with nut barssss.....a few want the recipe...athu koduthidalaam..... but a few asking me to make for christmas........sariyaaa pochi..... :noteeth: :noteeth:


kugan nga.....asathalo asathal...mango pudding........iruku konjam sago veetila... :noteeth:

[kugan98]

Rajraj uncle, recipes with eggs are endless.
So many types to cook.
Thanks uncle, Kugan98

[suvai]

vaaanga kugan...:-) dinner kadai mudinjithungala??

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai, the next time I will try with the peel.
Had few meals in hotels, appadiyeh recipesum vaanggiten.
Will post soon. Simple vendi paal kulambu tastes so good.
Try the mango pudding and see, very simple.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, your requests are all coming.
Tattu iddli, vegetarian fish curry and things.
Your nuts bar reminds me of the nuts roll that I make.
Let me search for the recipe.
My eyes are slowly getting better, the other children in the house have got them. Athuthaan konjam busy.
Take care, Kugan98

[suvai]

ahaaaa....hotel la irunthu recipes vaangiteengala???? neenga sooper thaangov..... :thumbsup:

podunga podunga mudiyum bothu vendi paal kuzhambu.....padicha vudaney senji saaapidanum pola thonuthu... :mrgreen:

[kugan98]

Suvai, tomorrow is Ammavasai, so lot of cooking to do.
Anyhow just came to post one or two recipes here.
Thanks to all my dear friends for keeping the thread active.
Thanks again, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selvi, thanks for your post. I was also wandering about you.
I thought you must be busy. Its o.k do not worry, I know how is it with children. Take care, kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Roshan for your nice compliments.
I keep myself busy to forget my worries.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[suvai]

kugan nga......adaa daaa....kids have now got the red eye ah??? hope they get better soon too......sure......enjoy the cooking time....hope u have enough hands to help u out in the kitchen...paathu pannunga romba tired aagida poreenga....becoz u r just recovering...sareengala;-)

[kugan98]

[tscii]Karthika, I presume you know how to make the boli skin.
I am posting the fillings for non-vege boli and vegetarian boli.
Try them out. Thanks, Kugan98



SPICY NON VEGETARIAN BOLI

Ingredients:
200 grms minced chicken meat
2 tbs meat curry powder
120ml water
50 grms grated carrot
200 grms potatoes boiled and mashed (do not over boil the potato)
1 red onion minced finely
½ tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tbs oil
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods
Little coriander leaves cut finely
Salt and sugar to taste

Method:

Mix the minced chicken meat with the curry powder

Heat the oil in a wok, add in the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods.
Add in the minced onion, sauté nicely.
Add in the minced chicken and ginger garlic pastes.
Fry for about 2 minutes, then add in the water.
Add salt and sugar and cook on low heat .
Cook till the the water has almost evaporated.
Add in the grated carrot and the mashed potatoes.
Add also the coriander leaves.
Cook till almost dry, remove from the stove.

Now remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods
from the mixture. Let it cool, make into small balls.
Now use the prepared dough and make into bolis.


NOTE: For vegetarian bolis, omit the chicken.
You can add in finely cut cabbage, and green peas.
Mash the veges a little before adding the potatoes.

[kugan98]

[tscii]A simple vendi paal kulambu, which I had in the hotel.

VENDI PAAL KULAMBU

Ingredients:

300 grms vendi cut into 2 inches long.
1 big onion sliced
3 green chillies, split into 4 and cut across.
1 inch ginger, chopped fine
1 sprig curry leaves.
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp pepper powder
½ tsp chillie powder
¼ cup of water
½ cup coconut milk
Salt to taste
Oil
Little lime juice
Fried shallots to garnish.

Method:
Heat oil in a pan, shallow fry the vendi a little, remove.
Add 2 tsp of oil in a wok, add in the onions.
Sauté well, add in the green chillies, curry leaves and ginger.
Sauté for a minute.
Add in the coriander , turmeric, chillie and pepper powder.
Stir for a minute, add in the semi fried vendi.
Give a good stir, add in the water and salt.
Cook for 5 minutes, add in the coconut milk.
One boil and off the flame.
Add the lime juice to taste, garnish with the fried shallots.



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[dev]

Suvai, I made this halwa today. Though this might not be authentic, the end result was very tasty and I thought it would be a good idea to note down my version of this recipe.

White pumpkin halwa/ ashgourd Halwa/ Kasi halwa:

1.Grate required quantity of mature pumpkin after removing the skin and seeds.

2. Squeeze out all the water from the grated pumpkin. You can use a big strainer to make this process easier.

3. Measure the pumpkin. Take equal quantity* of sugar. ie 1:1 ratio.(read note)

4.Put the pumpkin and milk[around 1/4 cup-1/2 cup(depends on how well the pumpkin is squeezed) for every one cup of squeezed pumpkin] in a deep, heavy bottom vessel. Cover and let cook on m medium flame for 10 minutes or until the pumpkin turns soft and fully cooked.(this step doesn't need much attention)

5.Take off the lid and cook on high flame until most of the liquid evaporates.

6. Add the sugar and keep cooking on medium flame until it thickens. Keep stirring in between so that the mixture doesn't stick to the bottom. This process takes about 15-20 minutes.(Requires moderate attention)

7. One the mixture turns thick, add 1/4 cup of ghee and keep stirring till all the ghee is absorbed.

8. Cook for further 7-10 minutes stirring every few seconds.(requires high attention)
Switch off flame.

9. Add cardamom powder and mix well.

Note:

I squeezed the pumpkins roughly after grating. So it was not very dry. So I used only about 1/4 cup milk.

After the veggie was cooked in milk, I found that it was extremely bitter. Don't know why. Anyway I proceeded with it and at the end I found no trace of bitterness. So if yours too taste bitter in the beginning, don't worry. The sugar will do its magic. ;) :lol:

I eyeballed the quantity of milk and ghee. So adjust accordingly.

The consistency of the halwa before I put off flame was half-string consistency. Just touch the halwa and test for consistency. I am not sure if this is the right consistency but for me, it was perfect.

*With equal quantity of pumpkin and sugar, the halwa was very sweet. But If u prefer moderate sweetness(like me), 3/4th sugar to 1 cup pumpkin should be fine. You can start with 1/2 cup sugar and add more half-way through.

Adding color is optional. Without color, it doesn't look very appealing but I prefer mine without color.

[dev]

Suvai, nuts bar for christmasaa!!!... ok ok... kalakkunga...;)

[dev]

Dev, your requests are all coming.
Tattu iddli, vegetarian fish curry and things.
Your nuts bar reminds me of the nuts roll that I make.
Let me search for the recipe.
My eyes are slowly getting better, the other children in the house have got them. Athuthaan konjam busy.
Take care, Kugan98

Wow!!!...looking fwd to the recipes...:D

Nuts rollaa?... do post the recipe if U find the recipe...Already Suvai ange our nut fever start panni vittutanga... neengalum unga pangukku pudhu nut feverku adi poadunga...:lol2:

Take care of the children K... And enjoy the ammavasai cooking...

[dev]

K, ash gourd petha eppadi seiyanumnu theriyuma ungalukku?... If you have a good recipe, do post it... avasaram illai... Innaiku thaan halwa senjiruken... so next batch of sweet seiya konjam naal aagum...

[suvai]

kugan nga....omg the vendi paal kuzhambi looks veryyy delicious & steps are equally simple....this is a must make on my list...;-) pannitu sollaren nga kugan...;-)

ahaaaaa.....another nut roll ah????..podunga kugan/dev....ithai pannitu....kandipaaa naan office ku eduthukitu poga maateney...... :noteeth: :noteeth:


dev....yr white pumpkin halwa doesnt seem that difficult...following yr steps seems easy too....enna onnu...inga white poosani ku china town ilaaati india town thaan poganum...the next trip i make i will surely fish out the pumpkin to make this easy halwa.... :mrgreen:
when i do make this sweet....will surely add only 3/4 cup of sugar... :mrgreen: dev...it sounds like a perfect poosanikai halwa :thumbsup:
cant wait to try ;-)

[dev]

Suvai, good that U've learnt ur (nut) lesson...;) :lol:

ashgourd kidaikum podhu senju paarunga... and you can start with 1/2 cup sugar and add more half-way through coz I find the halwa to be very very sweet... I couldn't eat more than 1 spoonful at a time... but mom says the sweet is just fine...;) :lol2:
make sure u buy a real big piece... I used 1/2 a medium pumpkin and got about 1 1/4 cup of halwa...
It's not difficult but it's time consuming. Takes atleast 1 hr from start to end , provided you have a food processor to do the grating stuff. I don't think I'll even attempt it if I don't have a food processor.

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, for the nice recipe.
I think I too have posted the recipe for Kasi Halwa.
It is in Kugan's Kitchen !. May be your method is a little different.
Here is the link.

http://mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=11617&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=690



Also Suvai I have the recipe for coconut bun in the same thread.
Thanks, Kugan98

[tvsankar]

Kugan,
epadi irukeenga.. take care.
nice to see u again.....

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev, what do you do with this petha?
In my house during very hot season, we will buy a small ash gourd. Wash it nicely, cut the top like a cover.
Scoop out the seeds and the mushy centre.
Add in the sweet petha, close the ash gourd with the cover.
Now steam the whole, ash gourd, Then we will scoop out the contents and give the children to eat. It is very very cooling.
Try it during your hot season. Thanks Kugan98



ASH GOURD PETHA

Ingredients:
1 kg firm ash gourd
800 grms sugar
2 tsp calcium hydroxide
½ tsp alum
1 tsp rose water
2 cups of water

Method:
Dissolve alum in ½ cup of water. Keep aside.
Dissolve the calcium hydroxide in 1 liter water.
Strain with a clean cloth, keep aside.

Peel the ash gourd, discard the the seeds and mushy centre.
Cut into desired sizes. Prick all over with a fork.
Put the pieces in the calcium solution, soak for 30 minutes.
After that drain and wash under running water for 3 minutes.
Put the pieces in a bowl, sprinkle the alum water.
Shake to coat all pieces evenly.

Now drain and boil the pieces in a large heavy pan,
till a little soft and exuding water.
Now make syrup with the sugar and water.
Boil till 2 ½ thread consistency.
Now drain the ash gourd and put in the syrup.
Boil till syrup becomes thick again.
Keep covered over night.
Drain, boil syrup again till thick, add pieces, reboil for 3 minutes.
Drain out excess syrup, sprinkle rose water.
Cool completely, dry in the sun till the sugar crystalises.



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[NM]

K, Dev, Suvai, selviem, raghu and other KK'ers,

Wishing all of you a Happy New Year and Happy holidays.
I'm off tomorrow and back end of this month.

Take care and be safe.
NM

[kugan98]

Welcome tvshanker, I am fine.
How are you? Its long time since you came.
Did you ask your son for the side dish.
Let me know I will post the recipe.
During my stay in India I had simple Chinese fried rice with gopi manchurian. I will be posting the recipe soon.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

NM my friend, take care, enjoy your holidays.
We all will be praying for you. Hope the rain goes down soon.
Let us know what you had in the hotels, we will post the recipes :lol: Take care NM.
We all from the Kugan's Kitchen wish your family a Very Happy Christmas And A Very Happy NEW YEAR.
Bye, Kugan98

[NM]

koodavE camera-vum, pEna n paper-um plus tape recorder-um eduthuttu poRengga. nalla rusiyaana saapda iruntha, chef'a poy oru interview panniduren :) :lol:

Thanks K for the wishes.
India-mannula kaaladi pattathum ennoda kaal valiyellam pOyidum :)

[tvsankar]

Welcome tvshanker, I am fine.
How are you? Its long time since you came.
Did you ask your son for the side dish.
Let me know I will post the recipe.
During my stay in India I had simple Chinese fried rice with gopi manchurian. I will be posting the recipe soon.
Take care, Kugan98

Nice Kugan. Health is wealth.

en son ku sidh dish venum kugan.
am not well past these days.
now am fine.
adhan vandhuten.
eagerly waiting for ur chinese fried rice with gopi manuchurian.

thanks for the caring kugan.........

[dev]

I was searching for kashi halwa recipe on mayyam but somehow I couldn't locate it... I'll try ur method next time,K...Thanks a lot for the link...:)

Petha- we eat it as such... calcium hydroxide is sunnambu, right?... What is alum?..

[dev]

NM, happy new year to you too... enjoy ur trip!!!...:D

[kugan98]

NM, nalla joke :rotfl: :rotfl:
Seingga, seingga, recipe vanthaal poothum.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

tvshanker, hope you are better now.
Aahmmaa ungga sonnukku enna side dish venum.
Keetu sollungga, post pannidalaam.
Fried rice coming soon.
Dev is waiting for tattu iddli :lol:
Thanks, kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev you are right, it is our chunnaambu.
This is alum,
Alum is a salt that in chemistry is a combination of an alkali metal, such as sodium, potassium, or ammonium and a trivalent metal, such as aluminum, iron, or chromium. The most common form, potassium aluminum sulfate, or potash alum, is one form that has been used in food processing. Another, sodium aluminum sulfate, is an ingredient in commercially produced baking powder.

The potassium-based alum has been used to produce crisp cucumber and watermelon-rind pickles as well as maraschino cherries, where the aluminum ions strengthen the fruits' cell-wall pectins.

You can buy it in medicine shop.
Thanks, kugan98

[dev]

K and tvs, gopi-ya ellam pudichu manchurian seiya poreengala...:shaking: ;) Just kidding...:D

thanks for the clari, k... :)

[Roshan]

Mrs K, Tried your prawn masala recipe yesterday. SuperO super. Loved it so much. Thanks :)

[kugan98]

Dev, sorry avasarathil gobi, gopi aayidichi :rotfl: :rotfl:
Cauliflower manchurian coming soon.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Roshan, your feed back gives me the happiness to post other recipes in this thread.

I have to be careful, in the happiness, I might catch a Gopi and do the manchurian :lol: :lol:

Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev, you have to have a special iddli thattu to make this iddli.
My aunt will make this iddli and a special drumstick sambar.
The iddli will be well soaked and floating in the sambar.
Just pinch and swallow :lol: Thanks, Kugan98
Your vegetarian fish curry is coming.




THATTU IDDLI

Ingredients:

1 cup raw rice.
1 cup par boiled rice
1 cup urad dal
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 tsp cooking soda
2 tsp of sesame oil
Salt to taste

Method:
Soak the 2 rices for about 5 hours.
Soak the urad dal and fenugreek seeds for ½ an hour.

Now grind the ingredients separately.
Grind to iddli consistency.
Now mix the two ground ingredients well.
Add in the salt, the oil and the soda mixed with little water.
Allow it to ferment for about 8 hours.

In a thattu mould, smear little sesame oil.
Pour the batter to fill the thattu.
Steam cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Serve warm with special drumstick sambar.
The iddli will be very spongy, pour the sambar over it.
Burp! One iddli is too big for me

The Cooked Iddli:


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[tvsankar]

dev.
2 vishayam...
1. kai slip agi - oru periya seperater neraiya hot water kotindu
kai punn.. vali..

2. andha kashtathula marubadiyum kai slip - gobi gopi achu...
hehehehe.

[tvsankar]

kugan,
thanks for this idli.. thattu vanganam......

[kugan98]

Achocho, tvshanker, ippa eppadi irukereengga?
Romba kastam aache.
I am too suffering from frozen shoulder. Its the left hand.
Romba seramam, cannot move the arm behind, or up.
Doctor asks to come for exercise, where is the time.
I think every thing needs repair in me.

Take care tvshanker, ippakuda, neengga ungga sonukku pidicha,
side disha sollala. Take your time. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Here is the special sambar.


SPECIAL DRUMSTICK SAMBAR

Ingredients:

Sambar Powder:
To be roasted each separately and powdered

5 dry red chillies
3 tsp channa dal
3 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves.
1 tsp asafoetida


1 cup toor dal
5 pips garlic smashed
2 big tomatoes diced
1 cup shallots sliced
½ cup ash gourd julienned
10 pieces of 1 inch drumsticks
1 tsp jiggery
1 sprig curry leaves
¼ cup ghee
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp asafoetida powder
½ tsp tamarind paste
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ cup coriander leaves finely chopped
Salt to taste

Method:
Pressure cook the thoor dal with 4 cups of water.
Cook till the dal is soft.

In a pot, add in the ghee, add in the mustard, asafoetida powder,
curry leaves, let them splutter.
Now add in the onions, garlic and sauté for a while.
Add in the tomatoes and cook till they are mushy.

Now add in the ash gourd and drumstick.
Add also the turmeric, salt, chillie powder, jiggery and 1 tsp of
the prepared sambar powder.
Mix them nicely so that the spices are all well mixed.

Now add in the cooked dal along with the water.
Cover and cook over medium heat.
Once the veges are cooked, add in the tamarind paste and the remaining sambar powder. Let it come to a boil.
Add in the cut coriander leaves and remove.
Add little ghee before serving the sambar for the iddlis.



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[rajraj]

enakku konjam anuppi vainga! :lol:

[tvsankar]

Kugan,
son ku side dish - ipo ennala seiya mudiyadhae..
adhanalal ipo kaekalai kugan...

en kai - ipo dhan punna irukara stage. dressing pannindu valiyoda iruken.....

romba kashtam dhan.

ungaluku - frozen shoulder a... ada da.
dr kite poidungo. solra exercise seiyngo kugan..
no other way.

think of my village life - kenathula thanni izhukaradhu....

adhu dhan best exercise nu nenaikaren kugan..
namaloda oldies ellam - frozen shoulder kashtam - adhigama padalai..

reason - kenathula thanni izhuthadhaga than irukanam........

adhuku equala - naama veetukulae enna seiyaradhu.............

yoga kathukongo kugan....

konjam - selfish a - unga body care kaga...
time spend panni
yoga kathukongo.
bones ellam konjam flexible agum..
this is my feelings........

[suvai]

hello nga kugan.....thank u for the link for the kaashi halwa....& the coconut bun.....recipes naan methuvaa yosichi ..ketkarthuku munnaleye neenga pottu irukeenga.......neenga minnal vegam nga....naan konjam goods vandi maathri... :rotfl:

uh oh...sorry nga tvshankar....that u had this mishap........hope u will heal fast......:-)

kugan....shldr problem ah??? i suggest u find the time to go for the physio....becoz it will surely help nga ;-) hope u also feel better soon....how r the kids doing with the red eye...any better?

nm....nallabadi poitu vaanga....asathal recipes mudinja kodu vaanga....thanks for yr kind New Year & Holiday wishes......take this to wish you & your family ....have a safe trip & enjoy!

kugan nga.....thattu idly....naan kelvi pattathilai.....but kaanjipuram idlya....inthey size la paathu iruken..... :mrgreen:
not fond of kaanjipuram idly...becoz the first time i tasted it was so dry that i choked on it... :mrgreen: by the way what is the difference between regular idly & this thattu idly?? therinja sollunga plz

dev....things got nut... nutty & nuttier with the bars..... :mrgreen:

[kugan98]

Uncle, you can only see the murunggakai in the sambar.
The pusini is for added taste only.
Anupren uncle, Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

tvshanker, I really feel very sorry for you.
Do you have any help in the house.?
It must be really very painful.
Take rest tvshanker.

I am a very busy person, always on the move.
Now even my driving is giving me trouble because
of the shoulder. At times I go mad when I think of myself.
All at the same time, athuthaan solluvanggale,
patta kalile paddumnu.
Well take as it comes. take care, kugan98

[dev]

TVS, take care... veetila maama thaan samayala...enjoy pannunga...;)

K, frozen shoulderku exercise is the ONLY solution... my FIL is recovering from it after months of physiotheraphy... If it doesn't improve with physiotheraphy, the doc will give a local anesthesia and bring full rotation... they say it's very painful... even after that you have to do exercise until the pain goes off completely and u r able to bring full rotation... The reason for all these is lack of exercise... It's high time we make exercise-atleast basic stretching/yoga mandatory...just like food and sleep...:)

[rajraj]

kugan: It appears as though you have arthritis. There are medications to treat arthritis. Consult your doctor. You may need minor surgery to correct any bone growth in the shoulder joint.

[dev]

Thanks a ton for the thattu idli... I have few similar plates at home...that will be good for a temporary fix... Will try the idli n sambar soon and let u know...

[rajraj]

The reason for all these is lack of exercise... It's high time we make exercise-atleast basic stretching/yoga mandatory...just like food and sleep...:)

That is right! That is why I do yardwork everyday - trimming trees and bushes! ( illennaa aunty saappadu poda maattaanga! :lol: )
Walking with hands swinging helps! :) illenaa kuzhayadi saNdai pottu kudumiyai izhukkalaam ! :lol:

[dev]

That's great Uncle... :)

BTW, I like ur last idea... :mrgreen:

[tvsankar]

Suvai , dev and kugan,
Thanks for caring.

Mama - office poidarar.. sunday nala iniki konjam help .. tats all..
kitchen pakkam varadha mama ivar..samaiyal theryadhu.. pavam..
son irukan.. avan samaiyaluku - avan pathukaran.
edho naal poradhu...
kugan - neenga sonna mahdiiri - oru neram... kashta padanam..... tats all..

sari ara kashtam ennodadhu....

physiotherapy is good.. adhai vida

yoga is toooooooo good. really could get the good result.....

kugan - adhan sonnen - t ime ilainu solladheengo. konjam SELFISH a

nammai pathukara time idhu.......... body carela..........
pl care about U....... Time ai konjam ungalukaga share pannungo.

ellam namma kite dhan iruku...... yaraiyum, edhaiyum kaaranam solladheenga..

kashtam - namaku..
naam sari pannikanam....... tats all..........

[Suja Rajkumar]

K,
Udambai paarthu kollunga. All recipes look yummy. Mango sago payasam looks delicious. Want to try it out. Thanks for all the nice recipes posted. My virunthu with relatives went well. Everyone enjoyed the food and the kids and I enjoyed their company. Had left overs to last for a week. Will try out the drumstick sambar and let you know. Take care of your health.

Suja

[AudazJay]

[tscii]Suvai, here is a sweet dish for our Tamby Jay.


MANGO PUDDING

Ingredients:

2 cups of ripe sweet mango slices.
¼ cup of sago
½ cup condensed milk
1 cup fresh milk
2 tbs sugar
1 tsp mango essence

Method:

Soak the sago for about 10 minutes.
Boil the sago in lots of water till cooked.
Drain the water in strainer and wash the sago under running tap water
to wash out the excess starch.

Chop the mango into small pieces. Reserve little for garnishing.
Now blend the rest of the mango pieces, with the condensed milk,
fresh milk, sugar and essence to a smooth paste.

Now transfer the blended paste to a bowl. Add in the cooked sago.
Mix well, add little more fresh milk if needed.
Now pour it into small containers, top it with the mango bits.
Chill well before serving.






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Wow! For me??? I'm really humbled :D ...and hungry :lol:
Thanks sis! :D :D

[kugan98]

Thanks tvshanker for your kind advice.
I will follow your advice and take care.
I feel so blessed to have so many friends, who care about me.
May god bless all your famalies, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks uncle for your kind concern.
The doctors said that the RH factor is negative.
So asked me to see an orthopedic surgeon.
Paapom, enna seiraangganu.

Pipe sandaikku ingga yaarum illai uncle.
Irunthaal naan nalla poduven :lol:

Thanks uncle, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, can you tell our Suvai the difference between the thattu iddli and our gundu regular iddli.

Neenga recipe kettingga naan potuten.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Suja for your nice post.
We were all missing you. Worried as to what happened to the virunthu. Suvai and I nearly booked tickets to visit you.

If we had known you had left overs, vanthu vilunthirupom :lol:
Glad everything went on well.
Take care Suja, have a nice rest. Come to the forum when you feel free. Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks tamby Jay.
The pleasure is ours. Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]We have eaten so many types of puttu.
Rice flour, atta flour, all purpose flour, and even ragi flour.
(This reminds me of sura puttu :lol: )
Try this tapioca puttu.


TAPIOCA PUTTU

Ingredients:

300 grms tapioca
¼ cup grated coconut
Sugar to taste
Pinch of salt
¼ cup grated coconut

Method:
Peel and grate the tapioca finely.
Using a muslin cloth, squeeze out all the juice.
Discard the juice.

Put the squeezed tapioca in a bowl.
Add the coconut, and the pinch of salt.
Using your fingers, mix them like breadcrumbs.

Now using a iddli thattu, spread little coconut on it.
Now put some of the tapioca mixture on it.
Close and steam for about 10 minutes.
Remove and mix the sugar, your puttu is ready.


Another way which I like is, boil the tapioca.
Mash it with a masher, add in coconut and sugar.
You have an instant snack to eat.

I used this gadget to grate the tapioca:


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[dev]

K n Suvai, enakk therinju thattu idlikum normal idlikum orye diff is the texture... otherwise it is all the same... :)

Suja, glad the virundu went on well... take good rest and come back... :)

Maami, it's a pity that u don't have much help in the kitchen... hope u get well soon...:)

[dev]

Tapioca puttu paarka azhaga irukku...:)

we r going on a yr end vac to kerala... aasai theera puttum kadalai curryum, kappavum, appam-stewum,meenum saapida poren... :slurp: :lol:

[rajraj]

Tapioca puttu paarka azhaga irukku...:)

we r going on a yr end vac to kerala... aasai theera puttum kadalai curryum, kappavum, appam-stewum,meenum saapida poren... :slurp: :lol:

Take a boat ride in the backwaters to get fresh fish ! :)
Have fun! :)

[lakme]

Friends, I wanted to try Kugan's vendakkai masala, but can't find it? Is it in this thread? Thanks in advance for your help in finding the recipe.

[dev]

lakme, here is the link...
http://mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2251601

K, oru request... In the subject line, can u pls write the name of the recipe in taml as well as english... for ex: vendi masala/ ladiesfinger masala. Would be easy when searching for the recipe.

[dev]

Tapioca puttu paarka azhaga irukku...:)

we r going on a yr end vac to kerala... aasai theera puttum kadalai curryum, kappavum, appam-stewum,meenum saapida poren... :slurp: :lol:

Take a boat ride in the backwaters to get fresh fish ! :)
Have fun! :)

Thanks uncle... will definitely take a boat ride in the backwaters :)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Tapioca puttu paarka azhaga irukku...:)

we r going on a yr end vac to kerala... aasai theera puttum kadalai curryum, kappavum, appam-stewum,meenum saapida poren... :slurp: :lol:

Take a boat ride in the backwaters to get fresh fish ! :)
Have fun! :)

Thanks uncle... will definitely take a boat ride in the backwaters :)

Pls do not take the wrong boat and end up in UK ! :lol2:

[lakme]

Dev, thanks for the prompt response. Now onto the actual cooking:)

[gulabjamun]

Kugan thanks for all the nice recipes.
I like all your simple daily cookings.
Take care of your health Kugan.

[suvai]

hello nga kugan.....adadadey miss pannitomey oru trip to suja's place... :mrgreen: but glad that suja avanga guests enjoyed her cooking & company..;-)

kugan nga....the puttu looks very simple to make too....inga kidaikum tapioca...pannitaa poguthu next weekend ;-)

dev...thank u for the subtle difference between thattu idly & regular idly...hope the thattu idly is also soft...:-)

dev....enjoy yr kerala trip & when u eat vegetarian stuff think of me too ;-).....also think of all of us when u see the lush green country side...bring back home some black pepper...for I hear u get some good quality. Do not forget to get the ayurvedic massage when u r there.....have a pleasant & safe trip....;-)

kugan/dev...enakum india poganum nu aasai vanthidichi... :mrgreen:

[dev]

PS. neeyellam oru pirendu... :x


Suvai, thattu idli will be very soft... athoda texturea paartha podhu I felt they might have added yeast to the batter...

Kandippa oru oru meal saapidum podhum ungalai ellam ninaichittu ungalukkum serthu saapiduren...:lol: I too would love to bring home some good quality pepper and cardamom... green pepper kidaichaal innum nalla irukkum but not sure if it is in season...

[dev]

K, roti john and murtabak(vegetarian or chicken version) recipe post panni irukeengala already?..

[sudha india]

Hi friends,

Hope you all forgot me. If not, thanks :lol:
So nice to see many many posts and so many
dishes.

Indha thread open pannumpodhe, mmmm... oru super samayal flavour varudhu.

I will contribute by reading all the recipe and trying out some.

[dev]

Sudha, vaanga vaanga... Hope all is well at ur end...:)

[kugan98]

Dev, Lakme, P.S Tamby, Rajraj uncle, gulabjamun, Suvai, Sudha, thanks for all your nice posts.

Dev, enjoy your trip, have nice food. Hope you bump into NM in Kerala.
I have posted murtabak recipe before, let me see the link.
Roti John, I am not sure let me check for you.



Suvai try the puttu and see.

Lakme give us the feedback after cooking the vendi masala.

Sudha, vangga vangga. Its long time since we saw you in the forum. I am sure you must be very busy. Have you moved to your new house? Please visit us whe ever you are free. Take care Sudha,

Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Please try out this simple brinjal vathakkal.
It goes well with rice or bread.


BRINJAL VATHAKKAL

Ingredients:

250 grms brinjal sliced into wedges.
100 grms onion chopped
4 pips garlic chopped
¼ tsp ginger paste
2 green chillies chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp coarsely ground pepper powder
1 tsp aniseeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste


Method:
Heat oil in a wok, add in the aniseeds and curry leaves.
Add in the onions and sauté until lightly brown.
Add in the cut brinjals, salt and stir and cook on medium heat.
Let the brinjals cook in the oil, add in the turmeric, chillie,
and coriander powders. Keep stirring, add in ginger and garlic.

Sprinkle little water and keep on stirring slowly.
So that the masala sticks to the brinjal pieces.
Lastly add in the ground pepper.
Give a good turn over and remove.
Garnish with cut coriander if wished.



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[kugan98]

Dev, here is the link for murtabak.

http://mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=11617&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=105

Try it very tasty. Kugan98

[suvai]

hello nga kugan.....kathirikaai vathakal kandipa panniduven....for u have all types of kaaram in it ........g chillie/chilli powd/black pepper powd.....i have never made anything with all 3......will surely make it & let u know...evolo thaan panna poreno........ipadi mada mada nu neenga recipes iraki vittu kitey irukeenga.... :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
over the weeks thaan pannanum...;-) thank u nga kugan for all the lovely recipes..;-)

sudha...vaanga vaanga...romba naala kanomey ongala...puthu veetila ellaam settle aagiteengala?....good to see u...;-)

[dev]

Thanks for the murtabak recipe K... easyaa thaan irukku... will try it with soya flakes instead of meat... :)

[Roshan]

Hi Mrs K, Tried Brinjal Aachari last night - it was great again. I love brinjals so thanks for all the brinjal recipes.

[dev]

NM keralala thaan irukangala!!!... let me see if I am lucky to bump into her...:)

[sudha india]

Hi, All OK at my end. Yes, I have shifted to my new house a week back. Slowly settling down. But lot of work to do.

Roshan, i too love brinjals. So unga expertisela seidhu kodupeengala?

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai for your nice post.
Try out the simple brinjal recipe. It was cooked by my
aunts servant. Simple and tasty. No need gravy for rice or roti.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, try pannitu sollungga.
I cannot do it any more because of the eggs.
Eggs are banned in my house.
I will post the roti John recipe soon.
It too has egg in it. Similar to murtabak.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks again Roshan for the nice feed back.
Sometimes simple recipes tastes better than elaborate recipes.
Do try the brinjal vathakkal also. Tastes nice.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Sudha, take your time to settle down.
Once it is ready, let us know. We all will visit you :D
Then you will have to cook for us.
Thanks take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem is busy with her home and kids.
What happened to Aarthii?
How are you Aarthii, is everything alright.
Its o.k if you are busy, your family comes first.
Take care, Kugan98.

Ahmaa NOV annanukku enna aachii?
Aalaiyeh kaanom.

[dev]

Sure K...:)

NOV is busy in the travel forum...:P

[kugan98]

Dev, this roti John is another version of sandwiches or similar to murtabak filling. I used to do this for the children before.
There are many types of fillings, meat is the most common one.
You can do it with sardine fish, or even just eggs. Try it Dev.
Kugan98

ROTI JOHN

Ingredients:

150 grms minced chicken
1 onion chopped
1 tsp meat curry powder
1 pip garlic chopped
Little spring onion chopped
Little pepper powder
Tiny bits of button mushrooms
Salt to taste
Little oil

3 eggs
Little mayonnaise
Little chillie tomato sauce
Hot Dog buns, sliced sideways not completely through

Method:
Heat oil in a wok, add in the onions and garlic.
Fry till fragrant, add in the minced chicken.
Stir nicely, add in the curry powder, salt and little water.
Cook on low heat, add in the mushroom.
Cook till the liquid is almost dried up.
Add in the pepper powder . Remove.

In another bowl, beat the eggs, add in the cooked meat,
Salt and the spring onions. Mix well.

Heat a bit of oil in a non stick pan.
Pour a ladle of the egg mixture on to the pan.
Place the bun face down on the egg mixture.
Use a dosai spoon to lift up the whole bun, once the egg is cooked.
Pipe some tomato sauce and mayonnaise sauce.
Garnish with lettuce and tomato slices.
Close the bread, pipe little zigzag pattern on the bun
using the sauce. Serve.


This is how you cook:

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[dev]

so easy roti john is!!!.. I guess curry pwd and meat is what will make it diff from usual bread omlette...

[dev]

Some drool-worthy pics....
http://carigold.com/portal/forums/showthread.php?threadid=48779
http://www.dillyshakir.com/2010/08/bazaar-ramadhan-shah-alam-stadium.html

[dev]

K, we tried roti jala making holes in a plastic bottle... not bad for first attempt... :P

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for the nice pictures.
Its nice to know that you browse.

Roti jala goes well with chicken curry.
Let me post a roti jala mould the next time I visit India.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[NOV]

I am very much here K & dev. :lol:

Roti jala was originally made by using the fingers to drip the batter over the pan.
You can also use a can by pricking several large holes in it.

Or you can have mine. Its about 1 buck each. :P

[suvai]

o m g....kungan nga.....yr vendi paal kuzhambu turned out very well.....dish is wiped clean here :mrgreen: i also made tapioca puttu...;-) It was good but i liked yr regular rice puttu more... :mrgreen: Thank u for another super recipe...sure for keeps...;-)

[kugan98]

NOV anneh good to know that you are around and healthy.
By the way you make a very good business man :lol:
Take care anneh, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai for your nice feed back.
Actually I was also thinking, what paal kulambu from a hotel,
when my cousin ordered it. It was super in taste.

Suvai, rice puttu always comes top. This tapioca, just to have the taste of it only.

I will be posting simple dishes that were made for daily cooking in my aunts house. Simple, but taste was abaaram.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[suvai]

ahaaa...podunga podunga simple recipes from aunt......avangaluku oru :notworthy: athai engaluku podara ongalukum oru :notworthy:

ithai ellaam namaku samaichi poda pora sudha & dev kum oru :notworthy:


:mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[dev]

K, we had roti jala with mushroom curry...:slurp: I love browsing food blogs... esp those with good pictures...:)

NOV, naan ungalukku first bhoni... enakku oru mould anuppi vainga...;)

[kugan98]

[tscii]Namma Suvaiyana Suvaikku piranthanaal.
I am posting the Chinese style fried rice and gobi manchurian that I had in the hotel. Enjoy Suvai, Kugan98


HOTEL STYLE VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice
100 grms cabbage cut into squares
100 grms carrot cut into cubes
100 grms capsicum cut intp squares
100 grms beans cut small
100 grms onions chopped
100 spring onion cut into lengths
8 pips garlic chopped fine
½ inch ginger chopped fine

½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper powder
½ tsp sugar
Little aji no motto
Little vinegar or lime juice
1 tbs oil

Method:
Cook the basmati rice with little salt till ¾ cooked.
Drain and keep aside to cool.

Heat oil in a wok, add in the chopped onions.
Sauté until ¾ fried , add in cabbage, carrot, capsicum,
beans, spring onion, ginger and garlic.
Fry till all the veges are ¾ cooked. No water is added.

Now add in the rice , stir slowly so that the rice is not broken.
Sim the fire, add in the salt, pepper powder, sugar,
aji no motto and vinegar or lime juice.
Taste for salt , stir the rice slowly so that the veges are
spread out evenly. Remove and serve with cauliflower manchurian.

For non vegetarians, you can serve with chillie prawns, or chillie chicken.

NOTE: No soy sauce is used in this fried rice.



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[kugan98]

[tscii]
CAULIFLOWER MANCHURIAN

Ingredients:

300 grms of cauliflower florets

(A)
2 tbs of plain flour
4 tbs corn flour
2 tbs rice flour
1 tsp soy sauce
Little sugar
A pinch of aji no motto
Little pepper powder
Little salt
Little vinegar
Little edible orange colour

(B)
1 tsp oil
150 grms onion chopped
10 pips garlic chopped
100 grms capsicum chopped
Little ginger chopped
Little spring onion leaf chopped
1 tsp pepper powder
½ tsp sugar
1 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp tomato sauce
2 tsp chillie sauce


Method:
Cut and clean the cauliflower florets.
Put them in a big bowl, add in all the (A) ingredients.
Just sprinkle little water, and mix every thing well.
The mixture should not be watery.
The flour should coat the cauliflower well.
Heat a wok with oil and deep fry the cauliflower florets.

Now heat a wok with 1 tsp oil, add in the onions, ginger, garlic,
and capsicum. Stir fry for a minute.
Add in the fried cauliflower florets, mix well.
Add in pepper powder, sugar, soy sauce, tomato sauce
and the chillie sauce. Give a good stir.
Now add 1 tbs of corn flour in ½ cup of water.
Raise the heat, pour over the Manchurian.
Give one good stir, garnish with the spring onion and remove.
Serve with hotel style fried rice.




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[kugan98]

DEAR SUVAI, we from the kugan's Kitchen, wish you a very Happy Birthday. May The Lord Bless You With Very Good Health, Wealth, And Lots And Lots Of Happiness.

Here is our birthday cake for you.

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[dev]

Advance B'day wishes Suvai... enjoy ur day...:D

[dev]

K, fried rice kandippa senju paarkiren... I am yet to perfect fried rice making...hope this recipe yields the result I am looking for...:)

[suvai]

Hello nga kugan.....thank you nga for the suvaiyaana.......superrrrr ah oru fried rice & manchurian pottuteengaley....epadi try pannaama vidarathu ;-)
Neenga anba ellaaar saarbilum birthday ku wish panninathuku miga nandri....athu pothaathunu...saapaadoda cake & all those delicious sweets....with pictures pottu asathiteenga.....thank U sincerely from the bottom of my heart nga....;-)

Okay....ellaam thattai eduthukonga kaila.........i cannot have the rice /manchurian/cake & sweets all by myself.....so vaanga ellaarum share pannikalaamey... :mrgreen:

kugan nga...my heart is overjoyed by your kind gesture...bless yr kind heart!

[suvai]

Advance B'day wishes Suvai... enjoy ur day...:D

Thank you Dev for your kind wishes....onga portion of cake & sweets kandipaa save panni vachidarom.....;-)

[NOV]

Let's all go HERE today....

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[suvai]

:rotfl: :rotfl: enaaiyum koottikitu ponga plz

[lakme]

Suvai, many happy returns of the day!

[suvai]

Suvai, many happy returns of the day!


Thank u nga lakme :-)

[rajraj]

:rotfl: :rotfl: enaaiyum koottikitu ponga plz

There is a Suvai in Vancouver,B.C. naaLaikku ange ponga! :lol:

[selvieam]

suvai,

many more happy returns of the day.

[selvieam]

kugan,
fried rice and manchurian, favourite for my kids. the dish is looking great. will try and let u know.

[bkarthika]

Kugan,

how r u? how is ur health now? Kugan "Spicy Boli" is in queue. pls post both veg and Non-veg version....
Thanks in Advance!

[dev]

K, I asked some clari about pavakkai chips which I guess u have overlooked it... I made the chips as per the recipe...it was crisp for a day and then it lost all the crispiness... what could be wrong?... more water or is it something else...

[dev]

What do we do when u have a big bunch of sour grapes?... Trash it...NO!!!... I have been experimenting with sour grapes the whole of this week and I liked rasam made out of it and also use it in sambar instead of tamarind... It doesn't alter the taste even a tiny bit...:D

For both the recipes, U just have to grind it with lil water and extract the juice. Add it in place of tamarind juice and let it boil just like we do with tamarind juice in the recipe... Make sure it is boiled well, else u might end up with itchy throat...

I'm planning grapes rice(just like lemon rice) next...:lol:

[kugan98]

Suvai, I am glad that you liked our cake and sweets.
Enjoy Suvai, take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Ammadi, Dev pavakkai oru naal crispa irunthaal pathatha? :lol:
Dev, engga veetule one day mudinchidum.
I have not tried keeping for many days.
I really do not know the reason Dev :confused2:
Let me find out and let you know.

As a bonus for the mistake I will post for you, Malaysian style Chinese fried rice recipe :D

Sour grapes, kannai mudikittu sapituviduven :lol:
Let me try grapes rasam and see first.
Thanks and take care, Dev. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks NOV anneh for the invitation.
I presume you will foot the bill.
So can I bring my family :lol:
Kugan98

[kugan98]

bkarthika, I have posted the two version of making, spicy vegetarian, and spicy non vegetarian boli recipe in page 22.
Please kindly see the page. Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, thanks for your post.
I hope you can try out the recipe for your children.
I found a simple chicken recipe which you can pack for school going children. I thought about you. I will post it soon.

Selviem, do not worry about the forum, our family comes first.
So take your time, pop in when time permits.
May god bless you and your family, Kugan98

[dev]

K, do post the malaysian fried rice recipe... :) n do try the grapes rasam and I am sure u won't regret... I din't use even tomatoes for the rasam as my grapes were EXTREMELY sour...

My lil one loves pavakkai chips and she keeps eating it as a snack... so I buy it from a nearby shop and it keeps well(crisp) for 2 weeks... will using more of corn flour or cornflour alone help maintain the crispiness?...

[selvieam]

kugan,
i made spring rolls for evening snack, very yummy and tasty. kids enjoyed it very much.

thanks a lot kugan

[bkarthika]

bkarthika, I have posted the two version of making, spicy vegetarian, and spicy non vegetarian boli recipe in page 22.
Please kindly see the page. Thanks, Kugan98

Kugan,

:notworthy: :ty: very much for posting the recipe. I dont know how i missed it :think: . I will try this weekend tell you how it comes.
Thanks!

[kugan98]

Selviem, thanks for your nice feed back.
Glad your children liked the spring rolls.
try the egg fried rice that I am posting.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, try using corn flour and rice flour.
Just sprinkle water, very very little. Just for the flour to stick to the pavakkai. Then you fry, see it stays crisp longer.

O.K I will post two types of fried rice recipe for you :lol:
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]

CHINESE VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

Ingredients

3 cups cold cooked rice.

1 tbs of oil
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 onion diced
¼ cup green peas
½ red capsicum diced
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp vegetarian oyster sauce
Black pepper to taste
1 spring onion chopped

Method:
Heat oil in a wok, add in the ginger, stir fry until fragrant.
Add in the onions, stir fry for about 2 minutes.
Push the onion to the side of the wok, add in the green peas.
Stir fry for a minute, push to the side, add in the red capsicum
stir fry for a minute. Now remove all the things to a plate.

Now in the same pan, add in the rice, use a spatula to turn
and move the rice around.
Stir until the rice is heated through.
Add in the stir fried vegetables. Add in the sauces and pepper powder.
Give it a good stir, remove and garnish with the spring onions.

NOTE: You can use any vege of your choice.
You can also use little dark soy sauce if you need colour for the rice.

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev and Selviem, I think your children will love this egg fried rice. Thanks, Kugan98



EGG FRIED RICE

Ingredients:

350 grms cooked rice (refrigerated)

2 eggs beaten
2 tbs shredded carrots
4 tbs thawed peas
2 tbs soy sauce
2 tbs oyster sauce
1 spring onion sliced
2 pips garlic minced
2 tbs oil
Little white pepper
Salt to taste

Method:
Heat a wok with 1 tbs of oil. pour the egg and stir rapidly
to break it up.
Push the egg to the side, pour in the other tbs of oil.
Add in the minced garlic, sauté until it gives a nice aroma.
Add in the cold rice, push back the fried egg.
Stir well until it is mixed thoroughly.

Now add in the carrots, peas and spring onions.
Mix thoroughly, add in the soy sauce, oyster sauce and pepper.
Toss it all together and remove from heat.

NOTE: When the rice is chilled, the grains do not tend to stick together.
This makes it perfect for fried rice dishes.

You can add in cooked shredded meat if preferred.

Thanks to the net for the picture:

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[dev]

Thanks K... will try to get veg.oys. sauce first... we now get a GOOD variety of sauces here...so let me try my luck...:D lil one loves egg in any form... so she's sure to like it...:)

BTW, have u posted a recipe for seczhwan fried rice already... I love the thai fried rice...so yummy n flavorful with lemongrass n stuffs....:slurp:

will try the new version of pavakkai fry and post the feedback here...

[dev]

K, how do we get the nice flavour in fried rice?... hotelsla vaanguradhula irukume oru smoky flavuour maadhiri?... is it coz of the high heat used for cooking?... does adding sesame oil make the diff?...

[suvai]

suvai,

many more happy returns of the day.


Hi Selvi...........thank u nga for your kind wishes :D

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for your post.
I remember posting a recipe for szechuan sauce.
I will post the fried frice if you like.
We even have our Malaysian style simple fried rice :lol:

Dev the reason for the smokey taste is the hot wok. One of the reasons that restaurant-made fried rice has that smoky flavour is the high temperatures and the seasoned carbon steel woks that they use. .

The soy sauce will make the rice wet instead of caramelising and the rice too will not get heated all the way through. Now, to get a nice, smoky, fried rice flavor, you have to stir-fry everything on a very high heat, and quickly.

Heat your wok on high, add the cooking oil then stir fry all the ingredients on high heat .
Here at times you can see the flames in the wok.
The soy sauce will sizzle and give out an aroma.

For Chinese fried rice the sesame oil will make the difference.
Thanks and take care, also a big thank you for keeping me company. Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]

CAULIFLOWER MUSHROOM CURRY

Ingredients:

200 grms mushroom quartered
100 grms carrot diced
100 grms cauliflower florets
50 grms green peas
3 tbs tomato paste
1 tsp chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¾ tsp garam masala powder
2 cups of water
½ cup whisked curds
4 tbs finely cut coriander leaves
2 tbs oil
Salt to taste

To grind fine:
1 large onion chopped
4 tbs cashew nuts
½ tsp cumin seeds
3 dry chillies
1 inch ginger
2 birds eye chillie

Method:
Heat oil in a wok, add in the ground paste.
On low heat cook the paste until the raw smell goes.
Keep stirring to prevent burning.

Add in the tomato paste, garam masala, coriander, and chillie.
Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 1 cup of water, add in the cauliflower and carrot.
Cook for about 4 minutes, add in the cut mushrooms.
Add little more water if needed.
Lastly add in the green peas and salt.

Remove from heat, when the gravy is slightly thick and the veges cooked.
Now add in the well beaten curds, mix well.
Garnish with the cut coriander leaves.
Goes well with rice roti and even pulao.



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[kugan98]

[tscii]There are many ways to cook the potato.
A very simple way cooked in my aunts house.
Try it it tastes super. Kugan98


SPECIAL POTATO THOKKU

Ingredients:

500 grms potato ¾ cooked
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp cumin
200 grms small onion chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs ginger garlic paste
¼ tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp chillie powder
2 tbs oil
1 tbs special masala powder
¼ cup coconut, ¼ cup cashew nuts, ground fine
Little lime juice
Salt to taste

Special masala powder:
100 grms coriander seeds
1 tbs par boiled rice
1 sprig curry leaves.
Dry roast everything and grind to powder

Method:
Cube the potatoes and deep fry them in oil. Keep aside.

Heat oil in a wok, add in the black pepper and the cumin seeds.
Let them splutter, add in the curry leaves, and onions.
Sauté well till light brown in colour.
Add in the ginger and garlic paste. Stir well.

Add in the turmeric and chillie powder.
Add in also the special masala powder. Mix well.
Now add in the fried potatoes and salt. Fry well again.
Lastly add in the coconut and cashew nut paste.
Give a good stir so that the potato is well mixed.
Cook for a minute and remove. Sprinkle little lime juice.
Garnish with the cut coriander leaves.



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[suvai]

hello nga kugan...... :thumbsup: malaysian fried rice potta piragu...indonesian fried rice recipe iruntha podunga...its amazing how one simple "fried rice" can be made in so many different ways....
yr cauliflr mushroom curry looks delicious.....oru question....thayir pottutu...mix well nu pottu irukeenga...dont u have to cook it for a few mins?
kugan ngo...oru vazhakai cutlet recipe iruntha podunga plz...& thanks (mudiyum bothu)

[suvai]

never heard of potato thokku nga kugan.........iniki veetila kandipa ithu thaan....ngo!! :mrgreen:

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai for your nice post.
Suvai, I saw my aunt's cook adding the curds to the curry.
Gave a good stir and removed from the flame.
I too did the same in my house.
I did not think of asking her about the boiling.
Neenga venumnaa, oru boil vanthathum, remove pannidungga.
I too will try it another time.

Unggalukku Indonesia style fried rice venumaa?
They will use, sweet sauce and fish sauce, plus lots of non vege items to their fried rice. Poduren.

Malaysian Indian vegetarian style poduren, try pannungo.
we often fry like that in our house for children to take to school. Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Suvai, I will be waiting for your feedback on potato thokku.
Suvai, thats what they call it. Ennai kettal, potato prettalnu solluven. The taste was super. My aunt has trained her maid well. More recipes are coming. Thanks, Kugan98

[dev]

Thanks a lot fr the tips on fried rice K... ungalukku enna ellam versions of fried rice theriyumo adhai ellam onnu onna post pannunga... :P

2 yummy recipes... potato recipe rombe interestingaa irukku... will try it...

[rajraj]

Thanks a lot fr the tips on fried rice K... ungalukku enna ellam versions of fried rice theriyumo adhai ellam onnu onna post pannunga... :P


dev,

I think we should open a separate thread for "kugan's fried rice" ! :lol:

[suvai]

hello nga kugan...i am almost done the potato thokku.....i had to come here to post to say....the aroma & suvai is super o superrrrrrrr....omg this is a must do often list... :mrgreen: ipadi antha listtt neetikitey poguthu... :mrgreen:

acho kugan ngov..... apo enaku indonesian version of fried rice vendaamngo....... :noteeth: :noteeth:

onga aunt & her cook ku oru periyaaaa :ty: for all the fabulous recipes that comes out yr kitchen.....she seems to be a treasure chest for recipes....;-) looking fwd to seeing the rest of her recipes ;-)

[dev]

Thanks a lot fr the tips on fried rice K... ungalukku enna ellam versions of fried rice theriyumo adhai ellam onnu onna post pannunga... :P


dev,

I think we should open a separate thread for "kugan's fried rice" ! :lol:

I wouldn't mind one... I am a fried rice lover...;)

[kugan98]

Suvai and Dev, thanks for the nice post.
Rajraj uncle, still waiting for recipes from aunty.
Ask aunty to post her version of fried rice.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii] Suvai and Dev, the basic ingredient for fried rice is the cooked cold rice and the seasonings.
You can add in any vegetables, meat and things to make it a wholesome meal. I do not add aji no motto in our fried rice.

You can add in cabbage, fried potato pieces, green peas, young corn, and so on. Thanks, Kugan98


KUGAN”S STYLE FRIED RICE

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked cold long grained rice
¼ cup cut carrots
¼ cup cauliflower florets cut small
¼ cup beans cut in lengths
¼ cup soaked soya mate sliced
¼ cup soaked dried mushroom sliced

2 tbs chillie paste
3 pips garlic smashed
1 onion sliced
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp vinegar
½ tsp white pepper
1 tbs tomato sauce
2 tbs oil
Salt to taste
Spring onion chopped to garnish

Method:

Heat the oil in a wok, add in the smashed garlic.
Sauté till nice aroma comes. Add in the sliced onions.
Sauté till the onions are a bit brown.
Add in the chillie paste, and cook till the oil rises.

Now add in the sliced soya mate and the mushroom.
Stir fry nicely, add in the vegetables, sprinkle little water.
Stir fry till the veges are cooked, but crisp.

Now add all the seasonings, give a good stir.
Lastly add in the rice and toss well, so that the rice
Is mixed well with the spices. Taste for salt.
Sprinkle the spring onion and give a final mix.
Remove and serve.

The Things For Fried Rice:



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[kugan98]

I will soon post the szechuan style fried rice.
Thanks, Kugan98

[selvieam]

kugan
k's fried rice is looking too good. potato thokku our favourite, will try ur receipe. again cauliflower mushroom curry is another favourite dish at home, will try out one by one.

post all type of fired rices will try one by one.

[dev]

K, inniku night Kugan's fried rice seiya poren... looks so spicy n yummmmmm!!!!...

[NOV]

For best results, use Thai fragrant rice.
Jasmine rice is also okay, but NEVER basmati rice.....!

[suvai]

kugan nga....onga fried rice looks yummz!!....aduthu to make is this one.....senjitu sollaren......onga potato thokku (piratal) is just super delicious.....thank u!!


kugan & nov ngov(s) onga rendu peroda tips for fried rice........is a must to be noted....thank u :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[rose75]

Kugan thanks for all your yummy recipes.
I tried few of your recipes, all turned out well.
Can you post a simple recipe for snakegourd kutoo.
It will be nice to learn day to day simple cooking.
Than I will not have to worry what to cook today :lol:
Rose75

[dev]

K, tried the fried rice and it was delicious!!!... Thanks a lot for the recipe...:)

[dev]

I bought a pack of something called Ragi Huri Hittu... any idea what it can be used for... The packet instruction says mix it with milk n sugar and drink... or add jaggery syrup and cardamom and make it into a ball... no cooking instructions given... I guess it's something like read to eat stuff... but I just want to confirm it... Huri in kannada means roasted/puffed I guess... so is it something like flour made from ragi pori?...

[sudha india]

Super dev !! ennannu theriyamale vaangiteengala ???

Ellam KK thread irukkara dairiyam thane ?
SPku oru PM podunga. :lol:

[kugan98]

Thanks NOV anneh for your tips.
Anneh post us your style of fried rice for us.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Suvai thanks for your nice feed back.
Hope you enjoyed the thokku.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selviem, thanks for your nice post.
Please post us if you have any type of fried rice.

My Malay friend told me, just have some cold rice.
Slice some onions, smash some garlic, have some anchovies.
Little fresh red chillies sliced. Heat oil add in the garlic, onions, anchovies, saute well, the aroma will be so nice.
add in the red chillies, add in the rice and some soy sauce.
stir well, your fried rice is ready, so simple.

Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Rose75, thanks for your nice post.
It would have been better if you have mentioned what you cooked. That will give the confidence to others to try.

To night I will post two types of dishes made from snake gourd, which I had in India.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev Sudha unggala nallave bayam muruthuraangga.

Dev Ragi Huri Hittu is nothing.
Ragi means our kevur.
Huri means roasted
Hittu means flour
So it is roasted ragi flour.
You can make a healthy drink by adding milk and sugar.
You can make ragi sweet balls, or anything that you can make with roasted ragi flour.

Thanks, happy lots of drinking ragi malt :lol:
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Vangga Sudha, nallama? ungga sarbil oru fried rice recipe podungga. Thanks, Kugan98

[dev]

Sudhaka, the lil one takes ragi porridge for breakfast and nothing else... so when we travel, it's a big headache... I have to find an accomodation where they allow atleast light cooking or where they can do it for us... So I thought of experimenting with it if it really doesn't need to be cooked!!!...

[kugan98]

[tscii]Rose, here is a simple version of the snake gourd kootu.
Kugan98

SNAKEGOURD KOOTU

Ingredients:
200 grms snake gourd cut small
50 grms toor dal boiled
1 onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
2 green chillies chopped
5 garlic pips chopped
1 inch ginger chopped

1 tbs oil
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida powder
Salt to taste
Little coriander leaves for garnish

Method:
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard seeds and cumin.
Let it splutter, add in the onions and sauté for a while.
Now add in the garlic, ginger, green chillies, and curry leaves.
Add in the turmeric powder and chillie powder.
Sauté well, add in the tomato and stir well.

Now add in the cut snake gourd pieces, salt and fry for few minutes.
Add in the cooked dal, with its little water.
Cover and cook over medium heat.
When the snake gourd is cooked and moisture absorbed,
Add in the asafoetida powder, stir well and remove.
Garnish with the cut coriander leaves.



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[tscii]Another simple snake gourd kootu. Kugan98


SNAKE GOURD PORICHA KOOTU

Ingredients:

300 grms snake gourd cut into pieces
100 grms of moong dal boiled


To Be Roasted Ground To Paste:
5 red chillies
2 tsp urad dal
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tbs coconut grated

¼ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp urad dal
1 sprig curry leaves
Little asafoetida powder
1 tbs oil or ghee
Salt to taste

Method:
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard seeds and cumin.
followed by urad dal and curry leaves. Let them splutter.

Add in the cut snake gourd pieces.
Stir them nicely, add in the ground paste.
Add salt and asafoetida powder, stir well.
Let the snake gourd cook on low heat.
Stir once in a way.

Lastly add in the cooked moong dal.
Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes.
Remove and serve.


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[dev]

Dev Sudha unggala nallave bayam muruthuraangga.

Dev Ragi Huri Hittu is nothing.
Ragi means our kevur.
Huri means roasted
Hittu means flour
So it is roasted ragi flour.
You can make a healthy drink by adding milk and sugar.
You can make ragi sweet balls, or anything that you can make with roasted ragi flour.

Thanks, happy lots of drinking ragi malt :lol:
Kugan98

Yeah, on googling I too got to understand that it's sprouted,roasted ragi flour... thanks K...

My doubt is- for making a ragi drink, do we have to cook it with milk n sugar or can we just mix it with hot milk n sugar and drink?... therinja sollunga K...

[dev]

K, ur version of S G kootu is a bit diff from our version... will try it next time...:)

[kugan98]

Dev, since the flour is roasted, just add boiling milk and sugar.
I have seen my granny making this healthy drink.
Take care, Kugan98

[dev]

oh, thanks K... If the lil one likes it, then my year end trip will be fuss-free...:D no need of carrying the travel stove...;)

[suvai]

oh, thanks K... If the lil one likes it, then my year end trip will be fuss-free...:D no need of carrying the travel stove...;)


hope she likes it dev...;-)


kugan nga....will try out the SG kootu.....;-)

[Madhu Sree]

Kugan :redjump: :redjump: welcome back my dear... :D Howzzz ur health now, I was so worried... happy tht u r back with a bang... :happydance:

and I did ur cocunut milk rice, my mom used to prepare cocunut milk rice but naan senjadhilla, tried it last week, it was a super hit, my roommates enjoyed it and wanted me to prepare again sometime soon, :D thanks...

[kugan98]

Welcome Madhu, thanks for your concern.
I am feeling a little better now.

Glad that your friends liked the rice.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]For a change try this. Kugan98


OATS RAISIN SLICE

Ingredients:
(A)
½ cup raisins
½ cup sugar
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup rolled oats ground into flour
¼ tsp nutmeg powder
½ tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt

(B)
¼ cup oil
3 tbs butter
¼ cup milk
½ tsp vanilla essence
2 tbs flaxseed powder
6 tbs water

Method

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C
Grease a baking dish with little butter and keep aside.

In a large bowl, add the ingredients in (A)
Mix well and keep aside.

Mix the flaxseed powder with the 6 tbs of water.
Mix well till it becomes like sticky.
Add in the butter and mix well.

Now add this to the ingredients in the bowl.
Add in the oil , milk and the essence.
Mix everything well till blended.

Now spoon the mixture into the dish and spread evenly.
Place it in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes,
or till cooked and the top is golden brown.

Remove from the oven, cool thoroughly and slice.


Sorry the slices are not that neat.

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Another dish that I had in the hotel.
Simple but sweet. Kugan98


POMEGRANATE SALAD

Ingredients:

1 cup of pomegranate pearls
1 cup of sporuted moong dal
1 cup of thick beaten curds
1 green chillie chopped
1 shallot chopped
1/4 tsp pepper powder
salt to taste
little coriander leaves chopped

Method:
Mix all the ingredients gently.
Chill and serve.


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[suvai]

hello nga kugan.....superrrr items pottu irukeenga oats/raisin slice & raita with pomegranate....rendum enaku romba pidichathu....but i have not added moong sprouts to the thayir......verey unique....will surely give it a try...;-) thank u nga!

[dev]

Interesting recipes K... I made the ragi drink using huri hittu for the lil one n she drank it without a fuss... :)

Do u have a recipe for samosa using a dry dhal filling.... the filling is like kachori filling... These kind of samosa keeps well for a few days(3-4 days) on the counter...

[dev]

Roshan, I read the following tip on sanjeevkapoor.com...maybe u can try it for curry leaves...

"To keep herbs fresh; put them in a plastic bag, blow air into the bag as if it were a balloon and seal it tight."

[kugan98]

Suvai, thanks for your nice post.
Fresh sprouted moong dal is added for health.
The taste was nice and crunchy.

Thanks for all the nice recipes.
I will try them and post with pictures.
Thanks for keeping me company.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, very glad that your little one enjoyed the drink.
So you will be happy with your trip.

Its nice, even if you add little cardamom powder, make the mixture a bit thick like sweet kali.
Your daughter would not like it. Its o.k for grown up people.

Dev, I have the recipe for the dry filling in my old file.
I will look up and post soon for you.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[dev]

I sa another huri hittu with nuts n cardamom added to it... I'll try that aswell... yes, I am so relieved...:)

Take ur time K... avasaram illa... also, if u have some recipes that will be good for travel,pls do post it... Though we have fed her with restaurant food once in a while, I'm not sure how well she'll adjust to it for 3 whole days...

[dev]

I guess adding some chaat masala to the pomegranate raita will add an extra kick to the dish...:think:

[rajraj]

I guess adding some chaat masala to the pomegranate raita will add an extra kick to the dish...:think:

dev,
You get the most kick when you pick the fruit from the tree, break it open and chew one pearl at a time. Give some to your daughter. She gulps it and wipes her hand in your saree! Your saree changes color and your daughter gets the best kick! :lol:

[kugan98]

Rajraj uncle :rotfl: :rotfl:

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev, I hope this is the recipe that you want.
This is the dry dal filling that I have in the file.
Make tha samosa cover as usual and use this filling.
If this is not the recipe I will ask around for you. Kugan98

DRY MOONG DAL FILLING

Ingredients:

½ cup split moong dal
½ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp garam masala
1 tsp mango powder
½ tsp chillie flakes
¼ tsp ginger paste
A pinch of asafoetida powder
Little curry leaves chopped
1 tsp oil
Salt to taste

Method:
Soak the moong for 30 minutes.
Drain and grind coarsely, with very minimum water.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the cumin and asafoetida powder.
Once the cumin splutters, add in the curry leaves.
Now add in the ground dal, ginger paste , lower the heat and keep stirring.
Keep stirring till the dal does not stick to the wok.

Now add in the garam masala, chillie flakes, mango powder, salt.
Stir it until the mixture dries very well.
Use it as a filling.




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[tscii]I was surprised to see my friend making chocolates for Christmas. It was so easy. Here is the recipe from her.
Thanks Christie, Kugan98


HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE

Ingredients:

400 grms milk powder
½ cup cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
½ cup butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
Little nuts and raisins

Method:

In a non stick pan boil the water and sugar till it reaches
1 string consistency. Remove from the stove.

Add in the butter and mix till the butter melts.
Once the butter melts, add in the milk powder,
sieved cocoa powder and the vanilla essence.
Mix really well until everything blends.

Add in the nuts and the raisins.
Grease a tray, pour in the mixture.
Allow the mixture to cool down for few minutes.
Use a knife and mark squares. Let it harden.
Remove and wrap them in coloured papers.

Note: Once it cools you can even roll it into balls




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