Kugan's Kitchen Part 7

[kugan98]

Dear Aarthi, here is the recipe for soya keema dosai.
You can use minced mutton, or chicken in place of the soya chunks.
Kugan



VEGETARIAN KEEMA DOSAI

Ingredients:

Dosai flour to make dosais.

For fillings:

(A)
1 cup soya chunks
1 pip garlic smashed
1 small piece ginger smashed
1 small piece cinnamon stick
Little salt
Enough water

2 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste

1 big onion finely chopped
Salt to taste
2 red tomatoes finely chopped
1 tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp garam masala powder

2 tbs of frozen green peas
Salt to taste
2 tbs of chopped coriander leaves

Method:
Boil all the ingredients in (A) for about 5 minutes.
Remove and wash in fresh water for two to three times.
Drain and squeeze out the water completely. Chop it into very small pieces.
Keep aside.

Heat the oil in a wok, add in the mustard seeds, let it crackle, add in the cumin seeds.
Add also the curry leaves, ginger and garlic paste. Stir fry well.
Add in the onions and little salt, sauté well till the onions turn lightly brown.
Add in the tomatoes, and cook till they turn mushy.

Add in the red chillie powder, turmeric, coriander and garam masala powders.
Give a nice stir, add in the chopped soya chunks and the green peas.
Cook well till all the spices are mixed well. Sprinkle little water if needed.
Stir fry till dry. Add in the cut coriander leaves and remove.

Now put a dosai kal, and make a dosai. Spread 2 tbs of the cooked keema.
Just like we do for masala dosai. Pour little oil all around the dosai.
When the dosai is cooked, fold it into two and remove and serve hot.
You do not need any chutney for this.


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[kugan98]

Hello kugan and others!
Pillayar chathurthi vazhuthukkal!This year we cannot celebrate nor do offering to god..so thinking about making ammini kozhukattai for snack..

Neenga ellam enna variety kozhukkatai seiya poreenga?

Dear Ramrish, thanks for your nice post.
Sorry that you cannot celebrate Pillayar Chathurthi.
I feel no harm in making little kozhukattai, for the children to enjoy.

Well I normally, make mothagam, sweet and savoury kozhukkatais.
three types of rice, sundal and payasam for prayers.
Also there will be pori and sugar cane.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

KUGAN'S KITCHEN WISHES A VERY HAPPY PILLIAR CHATURTHI.

TO EVERY ONE IN THE KUGAN'S KITCHEN.


May Lord Ganesh bring good luck and prosperity!
Happy Vinayaka Chaturthi......



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[dev]

Aarthii and K, I've already posted our version of the dal as uppu paruppu/ilai paruppu... U should be able to find it on the blog... Usually this dal is not seasoned...Ghee is a must for this dal...:slurp:

[dev]

soya keema dosai pics are too good K... I love soya chunks... senju paarthiduren innike...

[Madhu Sree]

soya keema dosa supernga K.. naan kandippaa senju paakkaren :happydance:

I have dosa flour, soya chunks :redjump: I will do it tonite and tell u

PS: oil konjam adhigam pola :oops: naan ivlo podave maaten enakku kai varaadhu... :oops2:

[kugan98]

Aarthii and K, I've already posted our version of the dal as uppu paruppu/ilai paruppu... U should be able to find it on the blog... Usually this dal is not seasoned...Ghee is a must for this dal...:slurp:


Dear Dev, thanks for your nice mail.
Dev, I found your recipe for uppu dal.

Maybe the recipes vary from place to place.
All our relatives will do dal as I have stated,
No onions, curry leaves or coriander leaves.
We call it paruppu kadayal. It is served in a virunthu,
before serving the sambar.
Anyway thanks Dev, I am reposting your recipe for Aarthii.

Uppu Paruppu: By DEV

1. Cook a cup of thoor dhal along with a1/2 tsp oil & turmeric pwd. Cook until soft & the dhal just starts to brekup. Don't let it cook too long ,or the dhal will become a paste. Mash the dhal lightly.

2. Add 1/2 medium onion chopped finely, 3 cloves garlic chopped finely, few curry leaves torn roughly,Kongu spl masala powder and salt. Cook for 5 mins. The dhal should be thick(of dosa batter consistency)

3. Switch off flame & add in chopped coriander leaves & a tbsp of ghee. Mix well.

4. Serve with rice & more ghee if u wish. Yum. Avarakkai porial goes well with this. U can prepare he poriyal the same way as mentioned in the brinjal-potato poriyal recipe.

Adding ghee to the dhal is a must(either as the last step or while serving). Don't ever think of skipping it.


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[kugan98]

Here is the picture of paruppu kadayal with ghee.

NOTE: sorry the picture is upside down.

Kugan.http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/7999438727_9627b9b807_z.jpg

[kugan98]

Dev, do try the soya keema dosai.
It was a hit in my house.
Thanks and take care, Kugan.

[kugan98]

soya keema dosa supernga K.. naan kandippaa senju paakkaren :happydance:

I have dosa flour, soya chunks :redjump: I will do it tonite and tell u

PS: oil konjam adhigam pola :oops: naan ivlo podave maaten enakku kai varaadhu... :oops2:


Dear Madhu Sree, thanks for your nice post.
Do try the keema dosai.

Madhu Sree, ennakku kai konjam perusungo:happydance::happydance:

Thanks and take care, Kugan.
P.S please check your e-mail.

[Thirumaran]

ennakku kai konjam perusungo:happydance::happydance:

Convey my condolences to Mr. K :(

Happy Ganesh Chathurthy to K, KF(Kugan's Family) and KKF(Kugan's Kitchen Family) members.. :D

[Madhu Sree]

Happy vinayaga chathurthi to K, K's Family, K kitchen members and ofcourse myself :happydance:

Innikku onion, garlic illaama samaikkanum, was really tuff thinking about wht to cook without my darling onions and garlic :lol2:
Appram I had a cooker and a pan, vera paathiram illa, so ellaam senju clean panni adutha variety seiyanum...
morning 5kku ezhundhen, 6kku samaiyal start panninen, 7:30 varaikkum senjen :oops2: konjam paathiram irundhaa seekiram senjiruppenu nenaikkaren...

I prepared rava kesari(kesari powder illa, so colorless kesari :oops: ), vella kondakkadalai sundal, Rice, Capsicum sambar, Carrot thengaai pota kari, thengaai pachidi... :slurp:

Here are some of the photos which I took this morning... Saambar, ricelaam photo edukkala mannikkavum... idhaye avasara avasaramaa eduthen

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[Aarthii]

Very nice ganesh chathurthi celebration snaps madhu :)
And your live words for those preparations are also too good :)

[Aarthii]

Oh,you have posted it already,i think i missed it .Will chk it in the blog dev.
Thanks dev.

[Aarthii]

Thanks for the soys kheema dosa kuganka.I will try it soon.

[Madhu Sree]

Aarthi, thanks :D

[dev]

Sesame vegetable thokku: (Chef Damu)

Powder sesame seeds- 1 part, dry chillies n cori seeds-2 parts.
Heat oil. add sombu, curry leaves, onions. Saute.
Add gin-gar paste and saute well. Add turmeric, vegs(carrot,cauliflower,potatoes),water, salt and cook till done. There should be some water still in the vegs.
Add the powder, tamarind juice(optional) and cook till dry.
Done.

[dev]

Ladiesfinger-Capsicum pepper curry: Chef Damu

Heat oil. Splutter mustard,2 dry chillies,curry leaves. Add 1 onion chopped, 1/4 kg ladiesfinger cut into 1 inch pieces, 1 b.capsicum cubed and saute these 3 together till LF is 1/2 cooked.
Add chilli pwd-1 tsp, turmeric pwd, dhaniya pwd-3 tsp and saute well. Add lil water if req and cook on sim for 5 mins.
Now add pepper pwd-1 or 2 tsp and saute for 2 mins.
Done.

Serve with phulkas or curd rice.

[FernGraebn]

Hi Dev,

I've sent you my email id to add me to the blog, have PMd you. Can you please add.

Thanks.

[Madhu Sree]

dev first one is good... :D

second one is my favourite i regularly do this for rotis... :D

[Thirumaran]

It had been long I myself prepared vegetarian item in home. Kugan Kitchen la irunthu oru item eduththu pannalaamnu, thaedi pidichchu itha pannaen..

It was named as Okra with Groundnuts..

As the above mentioned name is not good, I am renaming it as.

Nut Ladies Ground Finger!

Original recipe la irunthu Coconut taken out, green chilles and garlic added. Prepared with minimum oil.

http://imageshack.us/a/img543/7619/okra.jpg


Not bad :noteeth:

[dev]

TM kitchenlaya!!!...paavam kanya n the lil ones... ;)

why is K missing from the hub for a few days now...:think:

I have received a few pm req for access to the blog... will send the invite soon...sry for the delay...

[suvai]

hello nga k......super keema dosai.......looks very yummilicious.....;-)....

thank u for yr wishes for Vinayagar Chathurthi....:-) i made kuzhi appam.....broken wheat kozhukattai....seiya muyarchi panni...athu uppumaavaa pochi...:noteeth:...aval...pazham..poo ellaam pottu avarai puthu maapilaiya panniten....:noteeth:
hope u & the rest of the k followers had a good one too.

dev...ennaanga...k missing ah?.....for a few days...hope she comes by soon to kallakify in the kitchen :-)
hope all is well with the little one dev.

thiru nga...neenga kitchen leyum vallavar pola irukey....:noteeth: enjoy!! enjoy!!

[kugan98]

My dear friends, please forgive me for being away from the hub for about a week.
I was suddenly taken ill on Monday evening. Feeling a bit better now.
Sorry could not inform, as every one was busy.
My thoughts were with the forum, but my body did not budge.
Lets forget about me, as myself at times I hate my body.
Lets carry on with our kitchen.
Take care friends. Kugan

[kugan98]

Madhu Sree, I feel very proud of you and very happy with you.
Light as lightning, you have posted your beautiful spread.
I really like your cute lamp. I made your mint rice Madhu Sree.

As for my spread, I made moong dal filling kolukkatai, sesame seed filling mothagam and savoury kolukkatai.
Ponggal, tamarind rice and coconut rice.
Nei appam, besan laddu, and chick peas sundal.
Pori, aval, and methu vadai.
Fruits and sugar cane, I will post the pictures soon.
Thanks Kugan.

[kugan98]

I got a hand blender :happydance:, It is grinding ok... :D, adha use panni naan pudhina leaves konjam araichu paaththen.
Yesterday I prepared pudhina rice :slurp:

Pudhina rice(serves two):

Pudhina - 1 cup
Onion - 1 medium
Tomato - 1 medium
Jeera - 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder
chilli powder
coriander powder
Oil
salt to taste

Optional: (To get a masala taste)

Cloves- 2
Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
Bay leaves


Method:

Grind the mint leaves with little water.(Note: Semi grind it, not to a fine paste)
Heat a pan with oil. Add the optional items specified and jeera, fry for 1/2 minute.
Add ginger garlic paste, fry for ten seconds, add onion, fry till it becomes transparent.
Add tomato, salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder. Fry for about 2 mins.
Add ground mint leaves. Mix and fry till the raw smell goes and till the water drains out completely.

Add this mixture to rice and mix well(if salt is required you can add it and mix again). Pudhina rice is ready. Server with cucumber raitha .




Dear Madhu Sree, here is the picture of the mint rice as per your recipe.
Thanks for the nice recipe. Kugan.


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[kugan98]

Thanks for the soys kheema dosa kuganka.I will try it soon.

Thanks for your nice post Aarthii.
Hope you will try the kheema dosai and give us the feed back.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

TM kitchenlaya!!!...paavam kanya n the lil ones... ;)

why is K missing from the hub for a few days now...:think:

I have received a few pm req for access to the blog... will send the invite soon...sry for the delay...

My dear Dev, I know about you, I know you will worry if I am not in the forum.
Normally I will announce if I am going away.
This all happened so suddenly, Every one was upset.
Thanks for your concern Dev, I am feeling so much better now.
I will pm you Dev.

Dev thanks for your nice simple recipes.
I will try them out slowly and post with pictures.
Thanks and take care, Kugan.

[kugan98]

(Nut Ladies Ground Finger!
It had been long I myself prepared vegetarian item in home. Kugan Kitchen la irunthu oru item eduththu pannalaamnu, thaedi pidichchu itha pannaen..

It was named as Okra with Groundnuts..

As the above mentioned name is not good, I am renaming it as.

Nut Ladies Ground Finger!

Original recipe la irunthu Coconut taken out, green chilles and garlic added. Prepared with minimum oil. )

Thiru Tamby, :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
First let me stop laughing. Its more than a week that I had a good laugh.

Thiru Tamby, cooking is an art, you can mix any color you like.
Throw in someting, throw out something, and you will have a master piece.
Recipes are only guidelines , it is up to us to modify the recipe.
You have done a wonderful job, kudos to you.
Keep up the good work. aanna, title thaan konjam uthaikithu:smokesmile:
Kugan

[kugan98]

hello nga k......super keema dosai.......looks very yummilicious.....;-)....

thank u for yr wishes for Vinayagar Chathurthi....:-) i made kuzhi appam.....broken wheat kozhukattai....seiya muyarchi panni...athu uppumaavaa pochi...:noteeth:...aval...pazham..poo ellaam pottu avarai puthu maapilaiya panniten....:noteeth:
hope u & the rest of the k followers had a good one too.

dev...ennaanga...k missing ah?.....for a few days...hope she comes by soon to kallakify in the kitchen :-)
hope all is well with the little one dev.

thiru nga...neenga kitchen leyum vallavar pola irukey....:noteeth: enjoy!! enjoy!!

Suvai you too, I know how you will worry, but I have to undergo what ever karma that I have committed.
I am better now, only my family was very shaken. Ithuvum kadanthu poogum:-D

Your spread too looks nice Suvai, I am sure Pillair must have been very pleased with your offerings.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Hi Dev,

I've sent you my email id to add me to the blog, have PMd you. Can you please add.

Thanks.


Dear Priyasri, I am sure Dev will give you the permission.
I am no good in that. I have forgotten the method.
Do keep in touch with us.
I will reply your pm.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

This is our Pillaiyar.

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Mothagam and sweet kolukkatai:

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Savoury Kolukkatai:

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[kugan98]

Tamarind Rice:

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Ponggal :

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/8019039039_dec332b794.jpg

Coconut Rice :

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[kugan98]

Nei Appam :

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8037/8019057552_5c46bb8220.jpg


Besan Laddu:

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Chick Peas Sundal :

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[kugan98]

I was not able to take the pictures of medhu vadai, aval and pori urundai.


Dev, any news of our friend Sudha India.
I have been thinking about her.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[FernGraebn]

Hello Akka,

Happy to see you back :) for a newbie i only missed you a lottt, regular hubbers should have missed you lotssss more..
Take care and do take your time to respond.. No rush. Only taking care of health is primary..


Dear Priyasri, I am sure Dev will give you the permission.
I am no good in that. I have forgotten the method.
Do keep in touch with us.
I will reply your pm.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[dev]

I've added all those who've requested for blog access...pls use the same gmail id and its pwd to view the blog...

[FernGraebn]

Thankyou very much Dev.

I just saw the blog.. and it was like entering heaven!! so many yummy dishes with tempting pictures..
Kugan akka!! you rock!

I tried brocolli stir fry today and it came out very nice. So easy yet tasty. Last i tried something like this with lima beans (recipe from some website on the net), where we had to add besan and cook, it was a mess! No one touched it, including myself. So i was doubtful about this dish, but your instructions were so clear, it came out well!!! :)

Thanks again akka... hugs to you for helping beginners like me with your wonderful recipes...


I've added all those who've requested for blog access...pls use the same gmail id and its pwd to view the blog...

[dev]

Mixed vegetable sabzi: (Geetha Deivasigamani)

Chop 2 carrots,2 s. poatatoes, 1/2 chow chow,1/2 cup beans,1/2 cup cauliflower, 1 cup cabbage and add 2 handfuls of peas to it.
chop 1 b.onion.
Keep ready other ingre as follows:
1 tsp gin-gar paste
chilly pwd to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric
3 tsp cori.powder
salt
oil
pattai, krambu, sombu and yellakkai for seasoning

Heat oil and add in pattai, krambu, sombu and yellakkai.
Add the onions and fry till translucent.
Add the ginger-gar paste and saute till raw flavour is out.
Add the vegs and spice powders,salt and water. don't add too much water. just enough to cook the vegs and still have some gravy left.
cook it in a pressure cooker for 1 or 2 whistles. release the steam and garnish with cori.leaves.
Serve hot with chapathis/pooris. Very healthy and tasty.

U can use the same veg masala to make kaara bonda, bread sandwich. In that case cook further to dry out the water and then use as filling.
U can also add 1 tomato chopped if making for chapathi/poori.

[selvieam]

kugan,

tofu omelette is really super duber hit. i need a help. need to try all the receipes one by one. will try and give u the feedback.

[inazerowmo]

Kugan, your besan laddu looks mouth watering!

[Ramrish]

Hi Kugan
How are you feeling now?ur spread looks yummy..
I have to try ur besan ladoo.looks tempting..

Have you tried boondhi ladoo?We went to a friend's house and the hostess had made those..Now my hands have started to itch to try:-)

[Aarthii]

kuganka,how is your health?
Take care of your health kuganka.

Besan laddu looks very yummy.Please post the recipe kuganka.
Am not getting scarmabled tofu here.how it will look? Am seeing only firm and soft tofu's here.
Can anyone please guide me in letting me know where can i get these crumbled tofu.

[kugan98]

Hello Akka,

Happy to see you back :) for a newbie i only missed you a lottt, regular hubbers should have missed you lotssss more..
Take care and do take your time to respond.. No rush. Only taking care of health is primary..

Dear Priya, thanks for your kind words.
Glad that I am of little use to you.
Feed backs like yours would tempt others to try out the recipes.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

My dear Dev, thanks for your nice pm.
Thanks for posting all the nice recipes, to keep the thread moving.
I know that I can count on you Dev.
Thank you very very much Dev, sure I will take care of myself.
Thanks again Kugan

[kugan98]

kugan,

tofu omelette is really super duber hit. i need a help. need to try all the receipes one by one. will try and give u the feedback.

Dear Selviem, thanks for your nice post and compliments.
Thanks also for your nice pm.
Selviem, I have e-mailed you, please have a look.
I do not know much about that matter.
See if the mail is of any use to you.
Thanks Kugan

[kugan98]

Kugan, your besan laddu looks mouth watering!

Thanks Ratchasi for your nice compliments.
This besan laddu is the easiest to do, that's why I made it.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Hi Kugan
How are you feeling now?ur spread looks yummy..
I have to try ur besan ladoo.looks tempting..

Have you tried boondhi ladoo?We went to a friend's house and the hostess had made those..Now my hands have started to itch to try:-)

Dear Ramrish, thanks for your post and nice compliments.
I am feeling a bit better now, even though not fully recovered.
I do boondhi laddu for deepavali and special occassions.
You know the boondhi laddu is very time consuming.
Rava laddu, nei urundai and besan laddu are the easiest to make.
Normally I go for these to ease my work.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

kuganka,how is your health?
Take care of your health kuganka.

Besan laddu looks very yummy.Please post the recipe kuganka.
Am not getting scarmabled tofu here.how it will look? Am seeing only firm and soft tofu's here.
Can anyone please guide me in letting me know where can i get these crumbled tofu.


My dear Aarthii, thanks for inquiring about my health.
I had a mild stroke, recovering slowly.

I will post the recipe for the besan laddu soon.
Aarthii, there is nothing as scrambled tofu.
You have to buy the firm tofu, which will be like a square block.
You will have to break it up with a fork or using your hands.
That is called scrambled. I think you are asking to make the omelette.
You can even scramble the tofu and cook dishes.
I remember posting a scrambled tofu recipe.
I will find and repost it for you.

Aarthii, I am glad you asked this question.
No harm in asking anything which you do not know.
I too have learned many things this way.
Thanks and take care, Kugan


Tofu block:

http://www.anahassel.com/sites/default/files/tofu2.jpg?1251431346


You scramble the tofu like this:

http://www.cookstr.com/photos/recipes/1572/medium/recipe-1572.jpg?1297064504

[kugan98]

Here Aarthii is the recipe. Kugan


SCRAMBLED TOFU

Ingredients:

2 cups of crumbled soft tofu
1 cup of red onions chopped
½ cup of tomato chopped
2 tbs of green chillies chopped
1 tbs of fresh ginger finely chopped
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp oil
1 tbs thinly sliced scallions
1 tbs chopped coriander leaves
Salt to taste

Method:

Heat oil in a wok, add in the onions, sauté till it wilts.
Add in the ginger and green chillies. Stir for a minute.
Add in the tomato pieces, coriander powder, cumin powder,
tumeric powder and stir till the tomatoes are mushy.

Now add in the crumbled tofu and salt and mix well.
Sauté for about 6 minutes to let the tofu absorb all the flavours.
When the mixture is dry, add the scallions, coriander leaves and the pepper powder. Stir and remove.
You can even use this as a sandwich fillings.


http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/332/scrambledtofud.jpg

[kugan98]

Here is the besan ladoo recipe.
Kugan


BESAN LADDU

Ingredients:

2 cups of sieved besan flour
2 tbs ghee

1 ½ cups of fine castor sugar
2 tbs of finely chopped cashew nuts, roasted in ghee
A pinch of cardamom powder
¼ cup or little more melted ghee

Method:
Mix the besan flour and the 2 tbs of ghee.
Roast the besan flour over low heat, stir constantly, to avoid lumps.
Roast well till a nice aroma comes from the flour, do not burn the flour.

Now remove the flour to a bowl, let it cool a bit.
Add in the caster sugar, roasted cashew nuts and the cardamom powder.
Now add in the melted ghee, little by little, till you can make the flour into small balls.

Do not add in all the ghee, the flour should not be oily.
Now form the mixture into small balls.
Your ladoos are ready now.

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[kugan98]

My dear friends, a request from you all.
Does any one knows any type of Indianised dish for halloween celebrations.
NOv anneh, Dev, Madhu Sree, any one?
I have to help my dear friend.
Hope you all will come up with something.
Thanks Kugan

[NOV]

My dear Aarthii, thanks for inquiring about my health.
I had a mild stroke, recovering slowly.:shock:
Take care of your health please. Nothing is more important!

[Madhu Sree]

My dear friends, a request from you all.
Does any one knows any type of Indianised dish for halloween celebrations.
NOv anneh, Dev, Madhu Sree, any one?
I have to help my dear friend.
Hope you all will come up with something.
Thanks Kugan


poi first rest edunga, dont strain urself...

stroke adhu idhu nu , we r worried :|

[dev]

yes, take rest K... n take good care of ur health... hub ellam kidakattum... unga udambai mudhalla gavaninga...

[rajraj]

My dear friends, a request from you all.
Does any one knows any type of Indianised dish for halloween celebrations.
NOv anneh, Dev, Madhu Sree, any one?
I have to help my dear friend.
Hope you all will come up with something.
Thanks Kugan

kugan: Take care of your health first. Stroke is not something to be taken lightly. Recipes can wait. Where we live we had four cases of stroke. One is still in the hospital. Have a check up again for blood clots.

Halloween: We don't do anything special in dishes. It is for kids to have fun collecting candy walking door to door. We decorate the housefront with pumpkin lamps and something scary. May be, you can try pumpkin halwa! :)

[Aarthii]

My dear Aarthii, thanks for inquiring about my health.
I had a mild stroke, recovering slowly.



Ennathu,mild stroke-a take care of yourself kuganka.
Dont take it as very light,you have to be very careful.
Dont think about the forum.Take enough rest kuganka.
Your health is more important to us than the forum.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan akka

Stroke :shock: :shock:

Pls take rest, follow your Dr advice, when you feel a bit better do some excercise, this is one thing which "Highly" ignored by Asian women, particularly Thamizh middle aged ladies!

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Halloween is for kids! Try some pumpkin dishes, sweets etc :)

[selvieam]

kugan,
please take care of urself. rest is a must. thread will be moving. health comes first.

[rose75]

Kuganka, I was shocked to read about you. Please take care of your health.
It is very important. We all need your advice on cooking. I have improved a lot in cooking because of you.
Take care Kuganka.

[lakme]

Dear Kugan,
Please take care of your health! We all look forward to your recipes and photos, but we need you to be healthy and happy first!!
Do take care and make sure you get enough rest. You're in my prayers.

[cokepepsi]

KOVAIKKAI CURRY (Dondakaya )

Ingredients:

To Grind To A Smooth Paste:

2 tbs coconut
5 red chillies
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp peanuts
1 tbs channa dal

1 small piece of tamarind

1 tbs oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 big onion chopped
Salt to taste
300 grms kovakkai cut into lengths (or any size)
¼ tsp turmeric powder

Method:
Dry roast all the ingredients , except the tamarind , for grinding.
When cool use little water, add the tamarind and grind to a smooth paste.
Keep aside.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard seeds, let them splutter.
Add in the onions and salt, sauté till the onions are little limp.
Add in the cut kovakkai and the turmeric powder.
Stir fry, close and cook for about 5 minutes.

Remove the cover, add in the ground paste, add little water.
Cook on low flame till all is blended well.
You can add more water if you want more gravy.
Remove and serve with chapathi


KOVAKKAI DAL (DONDAKAYA )

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil or ghee
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp cumin seeds
1 pinch of asafetida
3 pips garlic smashed
2 dry red chillies broken
1 big onion chopped
Salt to taste

¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 sprig curry leaves
1 big tomato chopped
½ tsp red chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
300 grms kovakkai cut into rounds
Water

¼ cup channa dal, boiled but not that mushy
1 pinch of garam masala powder
Little lime juice (optional )
1 tbs chopped coriander leaves

Method:

Heat a wok with oil, add in the mustard and cumin seeds.
Let them crackle, add in the asafetida, garlic and red chillies.
Sauté for a second, add in the chopped onions and salt.
Sauté till the onions are limp.

Add in the turmeric powder, curry leaves, chopped tomato,
red chillie powder, coriander powder and the kovakkai.
Stir fry nicely, add in little water , cover and cook till the kovakkai is cooked.
Remove cover, add in the boiled channa dal, garam masala powder.

Stir fry till all are blended well. The consistency should not be too thick or thin.
Add in lime juice if using, garnish with coriander leaves.
Remove and serve with chapathi
Thankyou kugan'ka! You have also posted one dry and one wet subzi.
Thankyou so much. thankyou

[gulabjamun]

Kuganka, I just wanted to cry on seeing so many posts about your health.
Please take care Kuganka, I always remember what my father says.
You must have the wall to draw your drawings. Please take care, have nice rest.
Come back healthy, we need all your nice recipes.
Gilabjamun

[NOV]

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Sandwich Idli

Ingredients:
Left-over idly batter or fresh idly batter
1 Onion chopped
Cilantro chopped (desired quantity)
2 green chillies finely chopped
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp urad dhal
pinch of asafeotida

Method

Mix chopped onion, cilantro, green chillies with idly batter.
Season it with mustard seeds (fried in oil) urad dhal and asafeotida.
Mix all ingredients well and pour it into the sandwich maker till the rim.
If desired ghee could be applied on the sandwich maker before pouring the batter.
Usually gets done in about 10 mins or wait till turns golden brown (not necessarily crispy).
Serve it with south Indian dosai chilli powder.
Try it out.

Copyright by Awesome Cuisine
Image courtesy by saycheesewithbritannia

Other ideas...

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[suvai]

Dear K,
Ipo thaan varen thread ku.....& was shocked to read about your health...:-(
Hope you have taken required precautions & doing the needful to recover completely.
U are & will be in my prayers....& a lot more are being said for you from all the good hearts on here & around you.
kugan nga......remember...yr health cannot be compromised in any way....

[Suja Rajkumar]

Dear Kugan,
Saddened hearing about your health. Health is wealth, do not ignore your health. Take good care and lots of rest. My prayers are with you, and wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Lathz]

KUGAN AKKA..pls take care of health as ur so important for us......
plks follow doc advice n take good rest......
my prayers for ur speedy recovery akka....miss u alot

[inazerowmo]

Take care, Kugan.

[NOV]

Dhokla Pizza


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With the healthy benefits of Indian pulses such as green gram dal and blackgram dal, it is one dish you can relish as a main course or snack.

Ingredients
- 1 cup of moong dal or Green gram dal
- 1 cup of urad dal or blackgram dal
- ½ a cup of rice
- 2 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon of curd
- 2 tablespoon of tomato pulp
- Shredded onions, cabbage and capsicum
- 100 grams of paneer

Method
1. Keep dal and rice soaked in water overnight.

2. In the morning, grind the mixture of rice and dal into a thick paste.

3. Add curd to the dal mixture and let it ferment for a few hours (minimum 2 hours).

4. Now pour the fermented mixture into a shallow vessel greased with a wee bit of butter. Top it with cabbage, capsicum, onions and panner.

5. Bake it at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or you can also steam it in a pressure cooker. Your dhokla pizza is ready to be served!

Copyright by timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Image courtesy @ Enjoy Indian Food

[Ramrish]

How are you feeling now kugan? my prayers for your speedy recovery!please take care of your health...
Take rest dear!

[gulabjamun]

Kuganka, we are all praying and waiting for you.
Please get better soon and come. we all miss you very much. Take care.

[Aarthii]

kuganka,how r u?
y there is no update from you?
how is your health now?am worried kuganka

[Lathz]

kugan akka r u ok??
worried wen ther is no news frm u....

[NOV]

Do not worry friends; just pray for her.
She will be much happier to see her thread alive with action, when she comes back and therefore all her friends must continuously post in the thread.

[NOV]

Puttu and Kadala Curry


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Ingredients for Puttu

Puttu mavu (rice flour) – 2 cups
Salt
Hot water
Coconut (grated)

Puttu - method of preparation

Just add sufficient hot water and salt to the rice flour. Mix the flour well with fingers. For making the Puttu, you may use the traditional Puttu Kudam. You may begin by adding a spoonful of grated coconut into the cylindrical container, followed by the well mixed rice flour. As you add the rice flour into the container, in between, you may also add small quantities of grated coconut. Make sure that the cylinder is just fully filled and now you may place it on the Puttu Kudam after covering the top portion of the cylinder. Allow the steam to take care of the cooking.

Your Puttu will be ready in three minutes. Have it with Kadala curry for a great combination.

Ingredients for Kadala Curry

Black Channa (black chickpea / bengal gram) – 1 cup
Small onion (chopped) – 1 cup
Coconut (grated) – 1 cup
Coriander powder – 2 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Garam masala – ½ tsp
Coconut (diced) – ¼ cup
Tomato (chopped) – ¼ cup
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Salt
Oil
Mustard seeds
Red chillies
Ginger-Garlic paste

Kadala Curry – method of preparation

First, soak the black channa (black chickpea / bengal gram) for at least ten hours by adding salt. Cook the black channa well and keep it aside.

Heat one teaspoon of oil in a pan. Put the grated coconut and fry until it turns brown. To this, add coriander powder, chilli powder and garam masala. Stir all the ingredients until it becomes brown. Make a paste of this and keep it aside.

Take a pan and heat some coconut oil. Put some mustard and add red chillies. When it begins to splutter, add the diced coconut. Stir a bit. Now add the ginger-garlic paste, followed by onions and tomatoes. Add some curry leaves and stir gently. You may now add the black channa (black chickpea). Pour sufficient water and add salt. Stir well.

Now add the coconut paste kept aside to the cooked black channa. Boil the curry well.

You may now garnish the curry with chopped coriander leaves and serve it ideally with Puttu. It is a great combination to relish.

Recipe from Kerala Tourism



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[dev]

Do not worry friends; just pray for her.
She will be much happier to see her thread alive with action, when she comes back and therefore all her friends must continuously post in the thread.

:yes:

[dev]

puttu-kadalai curry looks sooo appetising...:slurp:

[kugan98]

My dear friends, all I could was to :cry2::cry2::cry2::cry2::cry2: when I saw all your posts.
God has been very kind to me by giving me such wonderful brothers and sisters.
I was really moved by the affection shown by all of you all.
I am moving around is because of all your prayers and sincere wishes.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart to every one.

I could not write earlier as I was going for treatment daily.
By the time I come home I am usually very tired, with no stamina left in the body.

NOV anneh, Dev, Suvai, Lathz, Lakme, Priyasri, Aarthi, Gulabjamun, Rose 75, P.S Tamby,
Thirumaran Tamby, Ramrish, Selviem, Madhu Sree, Rajraj uncle, Suja Rajkumar, The Ratchasi,

Also pms from Dev, Priyasri, Suvai Tirumaran Tamby Selviem and Sakthipraba maam.
I am really indebted to all of you all.

Dev, NOV anneh, Madhu Sree, thanks for all the recipes posted in the forum.
Thanks again every one. May God Bless every one in your famalies.
Thanks again. Take care, Kugan


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[kugan98]

My relative who came to visit me, told me that I lacked protein.
She prepared this ulunthu curry for me.
Thanks Kugan

ULUNTHU CURRY

Ingredients:
(A)
¼ cup urad dal soaked for ½ an hour
2 cups of water
1 small tomato cut into cubes
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste

1 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp cumin seeds
A pinch of asafetida powder
3 pips garlic minced
½ tsp ginger minced
1 sprig curry leaves

½ tsp red chillie powder
¼ tsp garam masala powder
½ tsp jiggery
1 tbs tamarind pulp

1 tbs coriander leaves chopped

Method:

Add in all the ingredients in (A) and boil on low heat till the urad dal is cooked.
Remove and mash up the dal a bit, keep aside.

Heat a wok, add in the oil, add in the mustard and cumin seeds.
Let them crackle, add in the asafetida powder, garlic and ginger.
Sauté for a minute, add in the curry leaves.

Now pour the cooked dal to the seasonings.
Add in the red chillie powder, garam masala powder, jiggery,
and the tamarind paste. Give a good stir, add little water if needed.
Boil on low flame till the raw smell goes.
Remove and garnish with the coriander leaves. Serve with rice or roti.


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[dev]

Very happy to c ur post K... Take good care of ur health... recipes ellam ippo vendaam... nalla rest edunga... just post a line abt ur health or just say a hai every 2-3 days...adhu podhum engalukku... :)

[NOV]

:happydance: :bluejump: :cheer: :redjump: :happydance: :bluejump: :cheer: :redjump:

[Madhu Sree]

Welcome back K :thumbsup:

But recipes laam vendaam... recover properly and then you can post recipes :D

[Suja Rajkumar]

Good to see you back K!. Take care of your health. My prayers are with you.

Suja

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,highly relieved by seeing your message.
take care of your health.Please dont post any recipes atleast for a month.
Take nice rest and come back with lots of recipes.

we all will take care of the thread.Dont worry.

[Ramrish]

Kugan,
Sooo happy yo hear that you feel better now..but iam sooo mad at you for returning this soon to the thread..konjam rest eduthukonga...thread will wait...dont strain yourself ma...

[madhu]

TC kuganji..
ellarum idhu varai post senja recipes senju parkattum..
andha reviews ellam padichu ( urundu urundu sirichittu ) irunga..

mella pudhu recipes ellam post senjukkalam..

Rest well...

Everything will be alright soon and you can post the reaminign kambu, kezhvaragu recipes...

X CAUTION X

I am posting this very secret recipe just for Kuganji-s thread

Item name : HW

Things we need to prepare : a kettle or a vessel and H2o

Method.

Pour H2o ( as per your wish ) in the kettle. ( Dont try to pour it through the beak. ) into the kettle.
If you are using vessel you can pour it directly. But be careful about the size of the vessel and the
quantity poured. :boo:

now FIRE !!! :oops: I mean keep the vessel or kettle on the stove and light it.

And wait... u can see bubbles forming under H2o in the surface of the vessel. After some time a light
smoke will emerge from the surface of the liquid. If it is a kettle ( with whistle u can hear a soft sound
in the beginning which will become like the voice of the memebrs of our sangam later ).

you can switch off the stove now.. and ...

voila.... Hot water is ready to use.

இதை வச்சு காபி, டீ போட்டுக்கலாம். கொஞ்சம் தேன் விட்டு காலையில் குடிக்கலாம். இன்னும்
எத்தனையோ உபயோகங்கள் உண்டு.

இந்த அருமையான ரெசிபியை குகன் ஜிக்காக ஸ்பெஷலா கொடுக்கிறேன்.

( BTW... Kuganji.. unga thread-ai damage senjittennu adikka vandhaa idhukku karanam namma NOV annan appadinnu
pazhi pOttu vittu naan escape :yessir: )

[Lathz]

kugan akka juz oni feel so relief after seeing ur msg....
really happy pls dun give up akka
pls follow up ur daily treatment n take some nutrition meals....
u n ur health are always in my prayers akka..

[rajraj]

kugan: Good to see you back. But, your health comes first. Take rest and have regular checkups. Recipes can wait. Others will post.

[selvieam]

kugan,

happy to see u back. but health comes first. take care of urself. we need lot of time to try ur receipes, will keep on giving u the feedback. u give us msg every 2 days.

selvi

[lakme]

Dear Kugan, I can only repeat what others have said. Take care of your health. I was thinking about you and sending up prayers today as I made your hotel-style dosai. Please take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.

[suvai]

Hello K......good to c yr post....but plz take complete rest.
nov ngov...kadala curry...recipe & video:thumbsup:

[suvai]

madhu nga...neenga sonnaa maathriye tea pottukiten.....ty for yr kind recipe too :-)

[kugan98]

Very happy to c ur post K... Take good care of ur health... recipes ellam ippo vendaam... nalla rest edunga... just post a line abt ur health or just say a hai every 2-3 days...adhu podhum engalukku... :)


Dear Dev, thank you very much for your nice post.
After going for physiotherapy , I feel so much better.
I am back to my normal self.
Thanks for all the wishes and prayers.
Dev, I do not want Kugan's Thread to be in a somber mood.
I know how much you all care for me.
Thanks again Dev. Take care, Kugan.

[kugan98]

:happydance: :bluejump: :cheer: :redjump: :happydance: :bluejump: :cheer: :redjump:

NOV anneh, I know much these smilies mean to me.
Thanks NOV anneh for the nice recipes that you posted.
Thanks again for keeping the thread moving.
Take care NOV anneh, Kugan.

[kugan98]

Welcome back K :thumbsup:

But recipes laam vendaam... recover properly and then you can post recipes :D

Thanks Madhu Sree, for your nice post.
All your posts are like tonic to me.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Good to see you back K!. Take care of your health. My prayers are with you.

Suja

Dear Suja, thanks for your nice post and your prayers.
All your prayers are the reason, that I always bounce back into action.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

TC kuganji..
ellarum idhu varai post senja recipes senju parkattum..
andha reviews ellam padichu ( urundu urundu sirichittu ) irunga..

mella pudhu recipes ellam post senjukkalam..

Rest well...

Everything will be alright soon and you can post the reaminign kambu, kezhvaragu recipes...

X CAUTION X

I am posting this very secret recipe just for Kuganji-s thread

Item name : HW

Things we need to prepare : a kettle or a vessel and H2o

Method.

Pour H2o ( as per your wish ) in the kettle. ( Dont try to pour it through the beak. ) into the kettle.
If you are using vessel you can pour it directly. But be careful about the size of the vessel and the
quantity poured. :boo:

now FIRE !!! :oops: I mean keep the vessel or kettle on the stove and light it.

And wait... u can see bubbles forming under H2o in the surface of the vessel. After some time a light
smoke will emerge from the surface of the liquid. If it is a kettle ( with whistle u can hear a soft sound
in the beginning which will become like the voice of the memebrs of our sangam later ).

you can switch off the stove now.. and ...

voila.... Hot water is ready to use.

இதை வச்சு காபி, டீ போட்டுக்கலாம். கொஞ்சம் தேன் விட்டு காலையில் குடிக்கலாம். இன்னும்
எத்தனையோ உபயோகங்கள் உண்டு.

இந்த அருமையான ரெசிபியை குகன் ஜிக்காக ஸ்பெஷலா கொடுக்கிறேன்.

( BTW... Kuganji.. unga thread-ai damage senjittennu adikka vandhaa idhukku karanam namma NOV annan appadinnu
pazhi pOttu vittu naan escape :yessir: )


Madhu anneh, you made me to:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
Thanks anneh, I have asked Rubenee to take a print out and keep for her future use:smokesmirk:

I am so much better now anneh.
I am sure to post more healthy recipes soon.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

NOTE: ennga NOV anneh tangamaanavar.
Pazhi pottalum ethukuvaar.

[kugan98]

kugan akka juz oni feel so relief after seeing ur msg....
really happy pls dun give up akka
pls follow up ur daily treatment n take some nutrition meals....
u n ur health are always in my prayers akka..

Thanks Lathz for your nice post.
Sure I will follow your advice, thanks for your prayers.
How is kutti payan Danesh. Take care of him.
Sure he will be moving around a lot.
Take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

kugan: Good to see you back. But, your health comes first. Take rest and have regular checkups. Recipes can wait. Others will post.
Thanks Rajraj uncle for your nice post.
I will take care of my health.
Namma Madhu aanna oda recipe paarunga.:-D
Give a copy to aunty.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

kugan,

happy to see u back. but health comes first. take care of urself. we need lot of time to try ur receipes, will keep on giving u the feedback. u give us msg every 2 days.

selvi

Thanks Selviem for your nice post, and concern.
Good Selviem, your feed backs are like tonic to me.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Dear Kugan, I can only repeat what others have said. Take care of your health. I was thinking about you and sending up prayers today as I made your hotel-style dosai. Please take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.

Thanks Lakme for your nice post. Also thanks for your prayers.
I hope the hotel style dosai came out nice.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Hello K......good to c yr post....but plz take complete rest.
nov ngov...kadala curry...recipe & video:thumbsup:


Thanks Suvai for your nice post. I cannot stay away long without seeing all my friends posts.
Imm NOV anneh kadala curry and puttu recipe pottu kalakitaar.
Thanks NOV anneh for taking the time to post the recipes, even though you are a very busy person.

Thanks Suvai and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

I also like to thank Priyasri, Roshan, Dev, and Groucho aaneh for their nice pms.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

My dear friends, another healthy urundai which I was forced to take:-D

SATHU MAVOO URUNDAI

Ingredients:

50 grms corn
50 grms green peas
50 grms raw rice
50 grms soya beans


100 grms grated coconut, roasted
100 grms caster sugar
A pinch of salt
Cold milk as needed

Method:

Dry roast the corn, green peas, raw rice and soya beans.
Roast separately, till a nice aroma comes.
Cool and grind it to a nice powder.

In a bowl, add in the ground flour, sugar, coconut and salt.
Mix nicely, now sprinkle the cold milk little by little,
to hold the mixture. Make into small balls and serve.


NOTE: You can even add lot of milk and make it into a breakfast porridge.


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[Thirumaran]

Kugan Sister,
Nice to see your posts :) Best way to keep health problems away is to keep our self active(reduce hub timings though) with rest at regular intervals. Have regular check ups :) Healthy foods paththi ungalukku solla thaeva illa.. (avoid recipes posted by hubbers :yessir: except Madhu's) :p

[dev]

K, saththu maavu urundai, peanut balls ellam enakku rombe pidikkum... but seiya theriyaadhu... I have the lil ones sathumaavu in stock..wwill try this recipe with that flour...what is the shelf life of these balls?... milk add panninal seekiram kettidatha?... I guess i can add ghee when I make it for the lil one...and maybe karumbu sakkarai instead of caster sugar...

I've heard ppl make roti out of this flour... I tried once and it was a flop...;)

[Thirumaran]

I've heard ppl make roti out of this flour... I tried once and it was a flop...;)
that goes without saying.. ithellaam photo eduththu inga update pannalaamae .. :lol2:

[dev]

TM, photola paarka nalla thaan irukkum... saapida thaan mudiyalai... ;)

[Thirumaran]

TM, photola paarka nalla thaan irukkum... saapida thaan mudiyalai... ;)

Oh, like FB profile picture of a girl.. good :thumbsup:

BTW how are u? how is sahaanaa? studying LKG?

[Madhu Sree]

Kugan Sister,
Nice to see your posts :) Best way to keep health problems away is to keep our self active(reduce hub timings though) with rest at regular intervals. Have regular check ups :) Healthy foods paththi ungalukku solla thaeva illa.. (avoid recipes posted by hubbers :yessir: except Madhu's) :p

endha madhu??? :roll: madhu pappa or me :think:

[kugan98]

Kugan Sister,
Nice to see your posts :) Best way to keep health problems away is to keep our self active(reduce hub timings though) with rest at regular intervals. Have regular check ups :) Healthy foods paththi ungalukku solla thaeva illa.. (avoid recipes posted by hubbers :yessir: except Madhu's) :p

Thanks Thiru Tamby for your nice advice. Tamby sonna kekanum.
You are very right. I have taken copies of Madhu aanna,s HW recipe and posted it to all my unmarried nieces.
Thanks again. Kugan

[kugan98]

K, saththu maavu urundai, peanut balls ellam enakku rombe pidikkum... but seiya theriyaadhu... I have the lil ones sathumaavu in stock..wwill try this recipe with that flour...what is the shelf life of these balls?... milk add panninal seekiram kettidatha?... I guess i can add ghee when I make it for the lil one...and maybe karumbu sakkarai instead of caster sugar...

I've heard ppl make roti out of this flour... I tried once and it was a flop...;)

Dear Dev, thanks for your nice post.
You see, we need people like you who can fusion recipes, with a single recipe.
Dev, the relative made the urundai with milk. I am sure it will not last more than a day.
Your idea is good, just melt little ghee and you can make nice urundais, that will keep longer.
Also as you say karumbu sakkarai, will be better.

Dev, why don't you add little atta flour to the saththu maavu and try making roti.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

endha madhu??? :roll: madhu pappa or me :think:


Dear Madhu Sree, achchocho, Thiru Tamby ennai vambil maativitutingla?
Escape

[kugan98]

MOTCHAI PRATTAL

Ingredients:

1 cup motchai, soaked overnight , and boiled till cooked.

(A)
3 dry red chillies
1 tbs tamarind paste
¼ cup grated coconut
¼ tsp pepper
1 tbs of the boiled motchai


1 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
A pinch of asafetida powder
1 sprig curry leaves
2 pips garlic crushed a bit

Salt to taste
¼ cup of water

Little cut coriander leaves

Method:
Boil the motchai and keep aside.
Now grind all the ingredients in (A) and keep aside.

Heat the oil in a wok, add in the mustard seeds.
Let them splutter, add in the asafetida powder.
Add also the curry leaves and the crushed garlic.
Sauté well for a minute.

Now add in the ground paste, salt and the water.
Sauté well, add in the boiled motchai.
Let it come to a boil, and the contents little dry.
Remove and garnish with the cut coriander leaves.


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[Madhu Sree]

Dear Madhu Sree, achchocho, Thiru Tamby ennai vambil maativitutingla?
Escape

:rotfl: i know he meant madhu papaa only :D

[madhu]

:rotfl: i know he meant madhu papaa only :D

nyayangaL theLivaaga naaLaagalaam
naan yaar enru appOdhu nee kaaNalaam :happydance:

[suvai]

aaahaaaa....k mochai recipe super ah iruku...kandipa try pannidanum.....;-)

i know neenga rest eduthukitu irunthaalum gavanam ellaam paathirathumeley thaan irukum nu :noteeth:

[suvai]

"Thanks anneh, I have asked Rubenee to take a print out and keep for her future use"

ithai padichi naanum sirichen...actually it is a good idea for newbies in the kitchen especially new grooms......

paarunga nov ngov/thiru avanga/madhu avanga ellaarum :yes: nu thalai aataraanga.....:rotfl::rotfl:



okay back to recipe...if anyone has "rajma pulao" or any type of rice with rajma...iruntha podareengala???? tank u tank u :noteeth:

[Thirumaran]

endha madhu??? :roll: madhu pappa or me :think:

Option A :: of course, it is you only. Who else can give healthy recipes like you? Example.. Beetroot halwa..

Option B :: unakkae ithu overaa therila, that too after started eating your own samayal :poke: Peepaa maathiri irukkira madhu paappaa voada HW recipe thaan sonnaen :boo:

choose only one :poke:

[madhu]

peeppa ?

adhellam Kuganji recipes senju saapiduravanga aagum nilai ! not for pappas :redjump:

[Thirumaran]

Healthy foods paththi ungalukku solla thaeva illa.. (avoid recipes posted by hubbers ) Thanks Thiru Tamby for your nice advice. Tamby sonna kekanum.
You are very right.

:cool2: :thumbsup:

[Thirumaran]

peeppa ?

adhellam Kuganji recipes senju saapiduravanga aagum nilai ! not for pappas :redjump:

konjam puriya maathiri sollunga.. :roll:

[rajraj]

madhu: Secret recipe? smoke from water? That must be the secret? :lol:



I am posting this very secret recipe just for Kuganji-s thread

Item name : HW

And wait... u can see bubbles forming under H2o in the surface of the vessel. After some time a light
smoke will emerge from the surface of the liquid. If it is a kettle

[kugan98]

[QUOTE SUVAI


okay back to recipe...if anyone has "rajma pulao" or any type of rice with rajma...iruntha podareengala???? tank u tank u :noteeth:[/QUOTE]



RAJMA PULAO

Ingredients:

½ cup rajma (red kidney beans)
1 cup basmathi rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup green capsicum cut into squares
1 onion chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
4 pips garlic chopped
1 small piece of ginger chopped
2 green chillies sliced
1 tsp red chillie powder
½ tsp cumin seeds
Salt to taste
2 tsp ghee or oil
Cut coriander leaves to garnish

Method:
Wash the rajma well and soak in clean water for about 6 hours.
Add salt to rajma and cook it in the water which you soaked it.
Once cooked drain the water in a container, keep the rajma aside.

Now wash the rice, add the 1 cup coconut milk, and 1 cup of the
water in which the rajma was boiled, add salt and cook it in a rice cooker.

Heat a wok with the ghee or oil, add in the cumin seeds,
Now add in the ginger and garlic, sauté well.
Now add the onions and fry well, add in the green chillies,
the tomatoes and fry well, add in the salt and chillie powder.
Stir till the tomatoes turn mushy. Heat until all the moisture is absorbed.
Add in the cut capsicum and the cooked rajma.
Stir nicely and remove. Add the cooked rice and gently mix every thing. Garnish with the coriander leaves and serve with onion raitha.

Note: you can add cauliflower or broccoli instead of capsicum.

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[inazerowmo]

:happydance: :bluejump: :cheer: :redjump: :happydance: :bluejump: :cheer: :redjump:

:roll: Please don't jump so much. I could feel the tremor. :roll:

[dev]

TM, me fine...yes,lil S is in LKG now...:D

[dev]

K, will try the roti adding atta...that'll make it easier to work with... thanks for the tip K...:)

K, do u have a recipe for ellu urundai?... the lil one has started liking it...
I'll make the sathumavu balls n give u the kids feedback...

also, any new sandwich recipes anybody?...

[NOV]

also, any new sandwich recipes anybody?...Cucumber sandwiches?
use cheese spread for different taste


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[madhu]

heres a witch SANDwich

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U1ozJLMtJ9U/TeP9Gq7x7_I/AAAAAAAAAFA/NyPpHcHQxyg/s1600/Sand+Witch.jpg

Kuganji... Just want to make people happy with this மொக்கை jokes. Dont feel bad and beat me for these posts :happydance:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan akka

Pls reply to my PM, thanks

[dev]

NOV, thanks...:)

Madhu paapa,:shaking:

[kugan98]

Cucumber sandwiches?
use cheese spread for different taste


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Thanks NOV anneh for the nice recipe.
I simply love cheese, but sad that I can only take a little to please myself.
Thanks and take care anneh. Kugan.

[kugan98]

heres a witch SANDwich

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Kuganji... Just want to make people happy with this மொக்கை jokes. Dont feel bad and beat me for these posts :happydance:

Madhu Alanna, I am very gifted to get Annehs like you ,NOV anneh, Groucho anneh.
Tambis like P.S and Thiru Tamby, not to forget my uncle Rajraj.
I too want this thread to be lively, not only recipes every time.
It would be very boring to read only recipes.
Thanks Madhu anneh, apa apa vaang, vanthu Kugan' Kitchena, oru kalaku, kalakunga
Thanks anneh, take care, Kugan.

[kugan98]

K, will try the roti adding atta...that'll make it easier to work with... thanks for the tip K...:)

K, do u have a recipe for ellu urundai?... the lil one has started liking it...
I'll make the sathumavu balls n give u the kids feedback...

also, any new sandwich recipes anybody?...

Dear Dev, I have 2 types of ellu urundai recipes.
One is made with roasted whole sesame seeds with melted jaggery.
The other is made with roasted pounded sesame seeds and pounded jaggery.
I will post both for you.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[Madhu Sree]

i dont like cucumber in sandwich... :uvak: :(

I like cucumber raitha :slurp:

[NOV]

I think its high time we have a non-veg recipe in Kugans Kitchen :D


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Ilish Maacher Paturi (Indian Fish Recipe) :-


Tender Hilsa pieces smoked in banana leaves is something you can’t resist. A true Indian recipe, Bhapa Ilish or Hilsa in thick mustard gravy will tickle your taste buds definitely. As this Hilsa preparation is a very versatile and easy recipe, it definitely deserves a place in your cook book.

Ingredients for Ilish Maacher Paturi :-
4 pieces Hilsa Fillets
80 gm mustard oil
75 gm mustard paste
2 gm Kalonji (nigella seeds)
1 tsp turmeric powder
5 gm red chili powder
5 gm sugar
Salt according to taste
4 pieces Banana leaves (Cut it into squares and put on hot griddle for half a minute to make it soft)

How to make Ilish Maacher Paturi? :-
Step 1:Cut and clean the fish fillets (Boneless pieces of approx 4 inch square)
Step 2: Marinate it with half of the mustard oil quantity given in above ingredients, kalonji, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. Keep aside for an hour
Step 3: Now add mustard paste, sugar and remaining mustard oil
Step 4: Adjust the seasoning and again keep aside for half an hour
Step 5: Take individual fish pieces and wrap it in banana leaves. Pierce with tooth picks so that they do not open
Step 6: Put it in the steamer for 5-8 minutes or until the fish is cooked
Step 7: Serve it hot

Text Copyright by : jagran

[PARAMASHIVAN]

:slurp: :slurp: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I5wmMNbeKS0/TyqXnO6PO9I/AAAAAAAAAIo/wNhAyZwZuz8/s1600/Gujarati%2BThali.gif

[kugan98]

:cry2::cry2::cry2: palaya kaalathu palagaaram.


ELLU URUNDAI

Ingredients:
2 cups ellu ( I used the white ones)
1 1/4 cups vellam (more if you like )
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
little water
little rice flour or ghee

Method:

Clean and wash the ellu, dry it well.
Lightly dry roast the ellu.
Heat a wok with little water, add in the grated vellam.
cook till it becomes thick. It should form a stiff ball
when dropped in water.
add the roasted ellu and the cardamom powder at once.
mix well and remove from the stove.
make balls from it while it is still warm.
use a little ghee or rice flour so that it does not
stick to your hands.
This is a very healthy sweet.


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[kugan98]

ELLU URUNDAI 2


ELLU URUNDAI

Ingredients:

1 cup white ellu (sesame seeds )
½ cup grated vellam
A pinch of salt
A pinch of cardamom powder

Method:

Dry roast the ellu till it crackles. Do not burn this.
Let it cool, run this in a mixture.
Add in the grated vellam, pinch of salt and the cardamom powder.
Then run the mixie again, till all mix well.

Transfer the contents into a bowl.
Shape them into small round balls.
There will be little oil when you grind the ellu seeds.
This will help in shaping the balls. Enjoy.

NOTE: you can use black ellu instead of white ellu.
You can add in grated roasted coconut before grinding in the mixie.


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[kugan98]

Dear NOV anneh, thanks for the nice recipe of fish.
The picture looks very nice and clear.
If any one tries, please post us the feed backs.
Thanks Kugan

[kugan98]

P.S Tamby, thanks for your nice vegetarian thali too.
Thanks again. Kugan

[kugan98]

i dont like cucumber in sandwich... :uvak: :(

I like cucumber raitha :slurp:

Dear Madhu Sree, I love cucumber very much.
Cool and very refreshing. I can take cucumber sandwich daily.
Thanks for your post. Kugan

[dev]

Thank u sooooooooooooo much Kugan... I was asking for the 2nd version... she likes the black yellu urundais... senju kuduthiduren...

[dev]

Dear Madhu Sree, I love cucumber very much.
Cool and very refreshing. I can take cucumber sandwich daily.
Thanks for your post. Kugan

same pinch...I too love cucumber sandwich...;)

[selvieam]

kugan, ellu urundai 2 is new to me. will try tomorrow. it looks very easy. moreover the picture is tempting too much.

[kugan98]

same pinch...I too love cucumber sandwich...;)

Thanks Dev, I hope your little one enjoys it.

Oh, you are my gang, cucumber lovers:-D
Thanks Dev, Kugan

[kugan98]

kugan, ellu urundai 2 is new to me. will try tomorrow. it looks very easy. moreover the picture is tempting too much.

Thanks Selviem, for your post.
Selviem in those days ellu urundai was done in the second method only.
They used the ural to pound the ellu and vellam.
Ippoh thaan mixie. Thanks Selviem, Kugan

[kugan98]

] O.K my dear friends, it is party time again.
It is our dear Dev's birthday.
KUGAN'S KITCHEN WISHES OUR DEAR DEV A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
MAY THE LORD BLESS HER WITH GOOD HEALTH, WEALTH AND LOTS AND LOTS OF HAPPINESS.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEV.


HERE IS YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE:

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YOUR BIRTHDAY LUNCH:

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CHOCOLATES FROM ALL OF US:

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A GIFT FROM ALL THE LADIES:

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NOTE: We wanted to buy Louis Vuittion, kasu pathala,
so we settled for a Couch handbag:-D

[rose75]

Wishing you a very happy birthday Dev.
Enjoy the day with your loved ones. Rose

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Happy Birthday Dev :)

They say Life begins at 40, is that true ? :lol2:

[Lathz]

wish u very happy birthday dev akka.....
may god showers u wit unlimited health n wealth thru d years....

[gulabjamun]

Many more Happy Returns of the Day, DEV.
Have a nice time.



Note: kurumbu kuganka, kasu pathalai:rotfl2:

[rajraj]

Happy Birthday Dev! Have fun! :)





They say Life begins at 40, is that true ? :lol2:

You should know! Your life began long time back ! :)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Happy Birthday Dev! Have fun! :)




You should know! Your life began long time back ! :)


Yeah for Yugas and yugas :lol:

[Aarthii]

Happy Birthday dev :)
Have a wonderful birthday dev!!!

[madhu]

ஹாப்பி பர்த் டே தேவ்...
எக்லெஸ் கேக் ரெசிப்பி ஒண்ணு போடுங்க

[lakme]

Happy birthday, Dev! have a great year.

[NOV]

Specially for Dev.... :D


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Grilled Cheese Sandwich


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Ingredients :-
--- 4 bread slices
--- 1 tsp salt or to taste
--- 1/8 tsp kali mirch powder
--- 1/2 cup cheese-grated
--- Chopped green chillies to taste
--- 1 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves
--- 1 Tbsp butter

Method :-
--- Mix cheese, salt, kali mirch, coriander and green chillies.
--- Butter the bread slices.
--- Place half each of the cheese mixture over two slices, on the unbuttered side.
--- Cover both with the other slices, buttered side on top.
--- Grill and serve.

[suvai]

Dear K.....:-) thank u for the Rajma pulao.......athoda result.....ketkanumaa.......veryyyyy super ngo!!! try pannitey bathil podalaamnu wait panni podaren.....another delicious dish for sure for sure...:-) ty.

Devvvvvvvvv............:-) Happyyyyyyyyyyy Birthdayyyyyyyy!!! May you be blessed with good health & happiness...:-) Enna surprise partya ongaluku??? menu list podunga enna saapiteenganu ;-)

Kugan avanga pottu irukara Thali superrrr ah iruku...athai finish pannitu chocolates pakkam vanthaa adengappaa.....naaku oorals thaan....:-)

kugan ngo....ellurundaiiiiiii pottu drool panna vituteenga ennai....enaku romba pidikum ellurundai....i like the first one with lotsssss of ellu...:noteeth:....going to try it maybe tomorrow ;-)ty for recipes...

Hope u r feeling better k....udambu paarthukonga....

[suvai]

nov ngov....thank u for a nice idea... grilled cheese sandwich panni romba naal aachi ;-)
beautiful pics nga

madhu avargaley....panni = senji....:noteeth:
intha jenmathiley vegetarian thaango adutha jenmamum...vegetarian request pottu varen :noteeth:

[madhu]

nov ngov....thank u for a nice idea... grilled cheese sandwich panni romba naal aachi ;-)
beautiful pics nga

achachO... Non veg sandwich ellam sapduveengla ? :shock:

[suvai]

achachO... Non veg sandwich ellam sapduveengla ? :shock:

:noteeth: :noteeth: sareenga madhu athai pannini nu maathidavaa...;-)

[rose75]

Kuganka, do you have a nice vegetarian soup recipe for a starter?
Take your time ka, no hurry.
Thanks.

[gulabjamun]

Kuganka, thanks for all your nice recipes. My relative told me that you must add,
grated coconut and powdered groundnuts for sesame urundai.
Is it true, sorry akka for asking this.

[kugan98]

Thanks friends for all your wishes for our DEV.
I am sure she is in celebration mood some where.

Thanks NOV anneh for the grilled sandwich for our DEV.
I will try and post with picture.
Thanks NOV anneh.

Suvai, thanks for your nice feed back.
I feel so happy that you enjoyed the dish.
Try the ellu urundai, very easy and simple.
Thanks Suvai


Thanks Rose for your post.
I will post a nice soup recipe for you.
Thanks Rose.


Dear Gulabjamun, thanks for your post.
Gulabjamun I am not an expert in making sweets.
This is how my grandma, and great grandma used to make.
This is a simple healthy , village sweet.
Adding coconut and groundnuts are individual wish.
You can add if you like.
Thanks Gulabjamun.

[kugan98]

Dear Rose, I am posting a simple vegetable soup for you.
You have to cut the veges, very small for this soup.
My maid cut them a little big:roll:
Thanks. Kugan


VEGETABLE SOUP

Ingredients:

2 tsp oil
2 red chillies
4 pips of garlic

1 onion chopped finely
¼ cup carrots chopped fine
¼ cup cabbage chopped fine
¼ cup cauliflower chopped fine
¼ cup beans chopped fine

3 cups of water
¼ tbs sugar
2 tbs soy sauce
Salt to taste

1 tbs corn flour
½ cup of water

Little chopped spring onion

Method:
Grind the red chillie and garlic to a fine paste.
Heat the oil in a wok, add in the ground paste.
Sauté on low flame till nice aroma comes.
Add in the chopped onions, sauté for a minute.

Add in the chopped vegetables and sauté for another 5 minutes.
Add in the 3 cups of water, and allow to boil till the veges are cooked.
Add in the soy sauce, sugar and the salt.
Now mix the corn flour with the water, to a smooth paste.

Pour this to the above soup and allow to boil for about 3 minutes.
Remove and garnish with the spring onions.
Serve in bowls as a starter, piping hot.


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[madhu]

Kuganji..

In ellu urundai if you want to add coconut is it not necessary to light fry it in ghee or something ?
If you put directly will it not become stale in a day ?
( I can understand only cooking methods of routine items and not these special recipes.. moreover Mayflower is busy and hvnt answered this question till now :( )

[kugan98]

Kuganji..

In ellu urundai if you want to add coconut is it not necessary to light fry it in ghee or something ?
If you put directly will it not become stale in a day ?
( I can understand only cooking methods of routine items and not these special recipes.. moreover Mayflower is busy and hvnt answered this question till now :( )

Thanks Madhu anna for your post.
I am really surprised at your cooking skills.
You are right, you have to roast the grated coconut in little ghee, till lightly golden,
Or you can use dessicated coconut.
The groundnuts too, you have to roast ,remove the skins and pound it coarsely before adding.
Mayflower anni must be busy, ask this sister if you have any doubts.
I will try to answer to the best of my abilities::-D
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[nithishri]

Thanks for the Veg soup ka. Delicious one :)

Dear all,
Here I come with a recipe for Palak Paneer. After several attempts in making it, I finally mastered after I spoke to the North Indian Chef in the Indian Restaurant.

Palak Panner
Ingredients
Spinach(Palak) - 1 bunch
Onions - 1
Garlic pods - 5
Paneer (Fresh or deep fried) - 150 gms
Kasturi methi (optional)
Coriander leaves - few
Coriander powder - 4 tsp
Red chillie powder - 2 tsp
butter - 1 tsp
oil - 1 tsp

Salt - to taste

To Garnish
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Green chillies - 2 big
Red Chily with Seeds - 1
Chopped onions - little
Lime juice
Method
1) For palak paneer the key is to blanch the Spinach without overcooking. For this watch the Spinach leaves and leaves all the stems. Use the Leaves only (Mandatory)
2) Boil water in a wide mouthed pan. When the water just starts to boil, throw in the spinach leaves. Cover the lid and leave it for not more than 1- 2minutes.
3) Immediately refresh these leaves by transfering into cold water. This stops any overcooking.
4) Allow to cool and add few coriander leaves and make a fine paste of these 2 greens.
5) Heat half the butter and oil in a pan. When it is hot, add the chopped onions, salt followed by the finely chopped garlic pods.
6) When the onion turns translucent and the garlic gells well with the onion add the chillie powder, coriander powder and cook till the raw smell disappears.
7) Now add the panner and greens paste and cook until the oil oozes out. Note that greens should retain the color.
8) For garnishing, add the remaining oil and butter. Splutter the cumin seeds and Green chillies (whole) and pour it into the palalk paneer just like chutney thalippu. Add chopped onions before serving.
9) This is a mild dish. If you prefer a more spicy one add 2 green chillies while grinding the greens.
10) The chef also suggested to add some yogurt for garnishing. I skipped it.
10) Goes well with roti and rice. I relished it with Radish chapathis.

[rose75]

Kuganka, you are super speed in giving recipes. Thanks ka I will try and give you the feed back.
Nithishri, thanks for the palak panner recipe. You have taken so much trouble to get the right recipe.
I am sure our Kuganka will try and give us the feed back with pictures.
Thanks.

[kugan98]

Dear Nithishri, thank you very much for the yummy palak panner.
You have given very good points for cooking a perfect palak panner.
I will try out your recipe and post the feed back.
Thanks for taking so much of trouble to get the recipe for us.
Thanks again Nithishri, take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Thanks Rose for your nice post.
Will be waiting for your feed back.
Thanks and take care, Kugan.

[kugan98]

Potatoes can be cooked in many ways.
I liked this puli potato that I tasted in my friend's house.
Thanks, Kugan

PULI POTATO


2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
A pinch of asafetida powder
1 tsp urad dal
3 red chillies cut into pieces

2 big onions chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
1 cup tamarind juice, from a lime sized tamarind
1 tbs grated vellam
Salt to taste
2 tsp sambar powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder

300 grms potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed
Little cut coriander leaves

Method:
Heat the oil in a non-stick pan.
Add in the mustard seeds, asafetida, urad dal and the cut dry chillies.
Sauté for a second, add in the onions and sauté for a minute.
Now add in the curry leaves, tamarind juice, vellam and salt.

Also add in the sambar powder and the turmeric powder.
Stir for a minute till the raw smell goes.
Now add in the boiled cubed potatoes, stir fry well.
See that the potatoes are coated well with the gravy.

Stir fry till dry, remove and garnish with the cut coriander leaves.
A nice tangy side dish.


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[dev]

Thanks a lot for the cake, chocolates, virundhu n the gift K... how did u know I'm crazy abt handbags?!!!...;)Sorry for the late reply... din't get to login to the hub for the past 3-4 days...

[dev]

Thanks a lot for the wishes Rose,PS,Lathz,GJ,Raj uncle, aarthii, Madhu anna,lakme, Suvai and NOV...
PS, en saarbil Raj uncleye badhil sollitaar... thanks uncle...;)
thanks a lot for the super treat nov... 2kilo weight yerittennu ninaikiren adhai saapittu...;)
Suvai, ntng spl... just the usual stuffs...:D

[dev]

GJ, adding coconut n groundnuts to ellurundai is optional but it does enhance the taste...

[Madhu Sree]

I prepared veggie pulao and mutter paneer for today's lunch... everyone enjoyed it... :D

[madhu]

I prepared veggie pulao and mutter paneer for today's lunch... everyone enjoyed it... :D

:shock:

[NOV]

I prepared veggie pulao and mutter paneer for today's lunch... everyone enjoyed it... :D:shock:

[Madhu Sree]

enna aachu rendu perukum :roll:

[madhu]

enna aachu rendu perukum :roll:
just indha post padicha enga nilamaiyE ippadi enraal .... ? ? :oops: :cry2:

[Madhu Sree]

just indha post padicha enga nilamaiyE ippadi enraal .... ? ? :oops: :cry2:

:?....

[madhu]

:?....

mmm.. ippo mayilammavukku purinju pochu.. adhuthan thevai :happydance:

[Madhu Sree]

mmm.. ippo mayilammavukku purinju pochu.. adhuthan thevai :happydance:

:)...

[Ramrish]

Hi all!
Happy navarathri celebration to all!
How many of you are gonna arrange golu for this navrathri?
I made microwave mysore pak and carrot halwa recently..will post pictures and recipe soon..

[Ramrish]

Belated bday wishes to u dev hope u had a nice one!

[selvieam]

belated birthday wishes dev. how was the day?

[selvieam]

kugan, ellu urundai came out nicely. we enjoyed it. can u pl. post receipe for besan laddu.

[gulabjamun]

Kuganka, puli potatoes, I laughed on reading the title.
I thought someone would ask for singam potatoes.:-D

Kuganka jokes aside, I made the simple puli potato to take to office today.
Adada, super taste akka. Thanks for the yummy recipe.
Goes well with tayir saatham.

[dev]

K, made the ellu urundai 2 n the kid loved it...I used black ellu and also some roasted coconut...Thanks a lot for the recipe...:)

[dev]

Thanks Ramrish and Selvieam...:)

[kugan98]

Thanks a lot for the cake, chocolates, virundhu n the gift K... how did u know I'm crazy abt handbags?!!!...;)Sorry for the late reply... din't get to login to the hub for the past 3-4 days...

Dear Dev, glad that you enjoyed your birthday gifts.
We have lot in similarities, I am too crazy about hand bags.
I have a huge collection:-D
Thanks and take care.

Glad that your little one liked the ellu urundai.
Without adding coconut is the authentic version of making the ellu urundai.
Kugan

[kugan98]

I prepared veggie pulao and mutter paneer for today's lunch... everyone enjoyed it... :D

Thanks Madhu Sree for your nice post.
Please post your version of veggie pulao and mutter panner.
I will try it out, then I can parcel little to both my anneh's.
Paavam tell them too taste it a bit.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Hi all!
Happy navarathri celebration to all!
How many of you are gonna arrange golu for this navrathri?
I made microwave mysore pak and carrot halwa recently..will post pictures and recipe soon..

Thanks Ramrish for your nice post.
No golu, but will have prayers for the 9 days.
Kindly post your version of mysore pak and carrot halwa.
microwave would be much easier. Thanks Kugan

[kugan98]

kugan, ellu urundai came out nicely. we enjoyed it. can u pl. post receipe for besan laddu.


Dear Selviem, very happy that the ellu urundai came out nice.
Hope your kids enjoyed them.

Let me give you a special besan laddu recipe for the festival.

BESAN LADDU

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

2 cups besan flour
1 1/4 cup powdered sugar or caster sugar
5 tbs ghee melted
3 cashew nuts chopped
3 almonds chopped
5 raisins cut into halves
1/4 tsp cardamom powder

METHOD:

Sieve besan flour to remove any lumps.
Keep powdered sugar ready.
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a fry pan.
Roast cashew, almond and raisins to golden.
Remove and keep it aside.
Now add besan flour and stir well.
Keep flame low and stir constantly till , it releases nice appetizing aroma.
Add powdered sugar, cardamom pwd and roasted nuts.
Mix thoroughly.
Remove from flame.
Sprinkle the remaining ghee and combine.
Allow the besan mixture to cool down little, so that it is comfortably warm to make balls.
Form small Ladoos of the besan mixture.

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[kugan98]

Kuganka, puli potatoes, I laughed on reading the title.
I thought someone would ask for singam potatoes.:-D

Kuganka jokes aside, I made the simple puli potato to take to office today.
Adada, super taste akka. Thanks for the yummy recipe.
Goes well with tayir saatham.

Dear Gulabjamun, I too laughed out after reading your post.
Please do not ask for singam potatoes:shaking::shaking:

Thanks Gulabjamun that you liked the puli potatoes.
Though it looks like normal potato varuval, the taste is super.
Thanks again for your nice feed back.

Gulabjamun I saw your pm with the recipe.
I will try it out today and post it for you.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

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[kugan98]

KUGAN'S KITCHEN WISHES EVERY ONE A VERY HAPPY NAVARATHIRI

This Navratri light the lamp of happiness, prosperity and knowledge, Happy
Navratri!


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[FernGraebn]

Hello Kugan akka,

I made your banana walnut muffin... It came out great!! Best part - sooooo easy to make unlike other pastries... Another best part - eggless... Yummy..
thanks for the super easy and tasty muffin!

Regards,
priyasri

[dev]

Dear Dev, glad that you enjoyed your birthday gifts.
We have lot in similarities, I am too crazy about hand bags.
I have a huge collection:-D
Thanks and take care.

Glad that your little one liked the ellu urundai.
Without adding coconut is the authentic version of making the ellu urundai.
Kugan

oh,tht's great...:) I now limit buying handbags as I find moving things from one handbag to the other to be a huge task.. I usually have so many sundry stuffs other than my purse in the handbag....;)my husband calls it the junk yard but who cares... I like my handbags that way...:lol:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

husband calls it the junk yard but who cares... I like my handbags that way...:lol:

In London we call it "Junk Bag" :lol2: :yessir:

[kugan98]

Hello Kugan akka,

I made your banana walnut muffin... It came out great!! Best part - sooooo easy to make unlike other pastries... Another best part - eggless... Yummy..
thanks for the super easy and tasty muffin!

Regards,
priyasri

Dear Priya, thanks for your nice post.
Glad that you liked the muffin.
Priya, my whole family became vegetarians 4 years ago.
So now all my recipes are vegetarians. I will post if any one requests for non-vege recipes.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

oh,tht's great...:) I now limit buying handbags as I find moving things from one handbag to the other to be a huge task.. I usually have so many sundry stuffs other than my purse in the handbag....;)my husband calls it the junk yard but who cares... I like my handbags that way...:lol:

Thanks Dev for your post.
I used to match my handbag and shoes to the color of my clothes that I wear.
Now getting old and lazy to change the contents as you say.
Still I have separate handbags for hospital, evening functions and so on.
Latest craze is Louis Vuitton:-D
Kugan


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[kugan98]

In London we call it "Junk Bag" :lol2: :yessir:


P.S Tamby:roll:

[madhu]

idhu kuganji-kkaga special ...

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[kugan98]

Dear Gulabjamun, at first I was very skeptical about the recipe that you pmed me.
After cooking I found that it was something different and tasty.
I tweaked the recipe a little to suit my taste.
Thanks to your friend, who gave you the recipe.
Thanks, Kugan


PASTA MUSHROOM MIX

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
4 pips garlic chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
2 big onions chopped
1 big tomato chopped

1 tbs coriander powder
½ tbs chillie powder
Salt to taste

300 grms button mushroom quartered
3 tbs of macaroni, half boiled and drained

½ tbs black pepper powder
Little chopped coriander leaves

Method:

Heat oil in a wok, add in the chopped garlic and sauté till nice aroma comes.
Add in the curry leaves, onions and sauté for a minute.
Now add in the chopped tomatoes, cook till mushy.
Sprinkle little water if needed.

Add in the coriander, chillie powders and enough salt.
Cook on low heat till the raw smell goes.
Add in the quartered mushrooms, and cook for a minute.
Add in also the half boiled macaroni, stir fry well.

Lastly add in the black pepper powder.
Remove and garnish with the cut coriander leaves.
Goes well with bread dosai or rice.


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[kugan98]

idhu kuganji-kkaga special ...

http://hellodollface.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Louis-Vuitton-Artsy-MM-Handbag-1.jpg


WOWEEE, Madhu aanaa, thanks, thanks.:ty::ty::ty:
I love that handbag. Thanks again.
My first Deepavali gift from my anneh.
Kugan

[Aarthii]

kuganka,dev unga listla ennaiyum serthukonga,i also go crazy towards getting handbags.
Nan half of the items entha handbagla vachen apdinkaratha maranthu poiduven.
After a long time when am searching for something else i will get the one which i searched long ago.

Not only us ,i think all the ladies have these kind of craze towards these handbags,purses,dresses,etc :)

[Madhu Sree]

kuganka,dev unga listla ennaiyum serthukonga,i also go crazy towards getting handbags.
Nan half of the items entha handbagla vachen apdinkaratha maranthu poiduven.
After a long time when am searching for something else i will get the one which i searched long ago.

Not only us ,i think all the ladies have these kind of craze towards these handbags,purses,dresses,etc :)

+1 :D

I have that craze tooo :D

[dev]

kuganka,dev unga listla ennaiyum serthukonga,i also go crazy towards getting handbags.
Nan half of the items entha handbagla vachen apdinkaratha maranthu poiduven.
After a long time when am searching for something else i will get the one which i searched long ago.

Not only us ,i think all the ladies have these kind of craze towards these handbags,purses,dresses,etc :)

Happens with me too...I once misplaced my driving license and that's when I decided to put an end to changing handbags often...

N u r right Aarthii... most ladies are crazy abt handbags,purses,footwear etc... somehow I don't have a craze for dresses... I love other accessories like hb,footwear...

[dev]

+1 :D

I have that craze tooo :D

:)..........

[gulabjamun]

Kuganka, the pasta mushroom mix looks very tempting.
Your picture looks more yummy than that I saw in my friends house.
Let me try and see the taste difference. I am sure yours will taste better.
Thanks Kuganka for the speed service.

[dev]

I've seen ppl find it hard to make a restaurant style fried rice... the secret behing the Indian restau style fried rice is the high flame that gives a smoky flavour to the rice... Since the gas burners at home are small, it can be hard to get that smoky flavour... but I find using a fat having a low smoking point helps when cooking at home... olive oil/ghee works well... Also, use an iron kadai big enough to hold the rice,vegs and also for mixing it. Also. making it in batches(small portion) helps .

Restaurant style fried rice:

Finely chopped mixed vegs(including capsicum gives a nice flavour)
Cooked rice-grains separate
salt
pepper
minced garlic
spring onions

Heat oil+ghee/olive oil in a iron kadai and add the garlic. Once fragrant, add the spring onion white-chopped and stir until translucent.
Add the veggies, 1/2 the salt n pepper and keep sauteeing on HIGH flame until u see the kadai smoking. Once u see the smoke, keep sauteing for another 2-3 mins. By then the vegs will be cooked but still crunchy.
If adding eggs,reduce the flame; push the veggies to one side; add oil in the pan again and break the egg into it and crumble the eggs. mix in the veggies once the eggs are done.
Now add the rice,spring onion greens, more salt,pepper.now increase the heat to HIGH once again and keep mixing until it starts smoking again. Keep mixing for 2 mins.
Done.

Note:
I don't add sauces in my fried rice but if u fancy, u can add soy sauce,green chilly sauce and lil vinegar. It definitely adds to the taste of the fried rice.

[kugan98]

Thanks friends for all your nice posts.
Try out the pasta mushroom recipe Gulabjamun and give us the feed back.

Dev, thank you very much for the fried rice recipe.
You are right about the high flame in cooking.
I make slightly different, almost same like yours.
I learnt from a restaurant worker, he uses soy sauce.
I will soon post the recipe. Thanks Kugan

[kugan98]

My dear friends, a hubber sent me a pm requesting for a simple chicken biryani.
She has said that she feels shy to ask for chicken recipe in this holy month.
She also adds that she needs it urgently to entertain her husband's boss.
Well, I do not mind posting the recipe for her, only that I cannot post a picture of my own.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

This is a very simple chicken biryani.

SIMPLE CHICKEN BIRYANI

Ingredients:

To Marinate:
500 grms chicken cut into big pieces
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
¼ tsp turmeric powder
Little salt

2 tbs ghee
2 , 1 inch cinnamon sticks
2 star anise
2 bay leaves

150 grms shallots sliced
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
25 grms coriander leaves
50 grms mint leaves
150 grms tomatoes chopped

2 tsp chillie powder
1 cup curds
500 grms marinated chicken (above )
500 grms basmathi rice soaked for 10 minutes
Salt to taste
500 grms water

Method:
Marinate the chicken for about 20 minutes.
Heat the ghee in a thick bottomed pot.
Add in the dry spices and let them crackle.

Now add in the sliced shallots and sauté well.
Add in the ginger garlic paste, add also the mint and coriander leaves.
Give a good stir, add in the chopped tomatos and cook till mushy.

Add in the chillie powder, and the curds and mix well.
Now add in the marinated chicken and give a good stir.
Let it cook for about 5 minutes.

Now add in the soaked, drained basmathi rice.
Add in enough salt, and the water, give a good stir.
Sim the flame very low , cover with a thick cover and cook till all the water is absorbed.

If using a pressure cooker, sim the flame and let it come to 2 whistles.
Off the flame and let the pressure release on its own.
Now fluff up the rice and serve with a raitha.


THANKS TO THE NET AND OWNER OF THIS PICTURE:

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[Thirumaran]

kuganka,dev unga listla ennaiyum serthukonga,i also go crazy towards getting handbags.
Nan half of the items entha handbagla vachen apdinkaratha maranthu poiduven.
After a long time when am searching for something else i will get the one which i searched long ago.

Not only us ,i think all the ladies have these kind of craze towards these handbags,purses,dresses,etc :)

Vidunga pengala thiruththa mudiyaathu.. paesi Pryojanamilla..

K,
This week end will try Pasta Mushroom for this week end Nashta :yes:

[dev]

Here is a link to few biriyani recipes...just have a look... I've tried her mushroom biriyani n it was excellent...
http://www.ramyaacooks.com/search/label/Biriyani%20Varieties

[dev]

K, do post ur version of fried rice...

[dev]

Vidunga pengala thiruththa mudiyaathu.. paesi Pryojanamilla..

K,
This week end will try Pasta Mushroom for this week end Nashta :yes:

ennavo neengale samaikka pora maadhiri...poi kanyava thaane nachcharipeenga senju kudukka solli...:x

[Thirumaran]

ennavo neengale samaikka pora maadhiri...poi kanyava thaane nachcharipeenga senju kudukka solli...:x

ennamo sonnaa udanae senju thandhudura maathiri.. :evil: manasa thottu sollunga.. ennaikaachcum unga veetula viruppa pattu kaettu neenga thanthirukeengannu :huh: unga samayal paththi theriyum, avar kaetka maattaarngrathu vaera vishayam :rotfl:

[dev]

udane seiromo illa 4 naal kalichu seiromo...eppadium naanga thaane senju tharom... adhaan matter... :evil:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Sabash Sariyana pOti :lol2:

[NOV]

This looks interesting... maybe for one day of navarathri?

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Saboodana Vadai

Ingredients:
1) Potato - 1, boiled, peeled and mashed.
2) Green Chillies - 8-10 (crushed).
3) Sago - 1 Cup.
4) Peanuts - 1/2 cup, roasted and crushed crudely.
5) Rock salt (for taste)
6) Oil (to deep fry)

Instructions:
1) Wash Sago properly and drain the surplus water. Soak it for about 3 hours.
2) Next, add all the ingredients to Sago except oil. Blend it all into a paste.
3) In the deep frying pan, heat the oil.
4) Moist your hands and make small ball shaped moulds out of the paste you have made. Slip these into the heated oil on medium flame.
5) Keep frying the balls till they turn crisp and light brown. Drain them well using a sieve ladle. Serve with badaam chutney.

[NOV]

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Peanut Curd Chutney Recipe

Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp Peanuts (crushed)
• 1 cup Fresh Curd
• 1 Stalk Curry Leaves
• 1/2 tsp Powdered Sugar
• 1 Green Chilli (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp Oil
• Salt to taste

How to make Peanut Curd Chutney:
• Beat the yogurt to make it smooth.
• Add chillis, peanut, coriander, sugar and salt.
• Heat oil in a pan and saute curry leaves.
• Add them to curds when they begin to splutter. Mix well.
• Refrigerate the mixture as per requirement.
• Serve the chutney with sabodana vadas.

[kugan98]

NOV anneh your two recipes are super.
I have heard of sabudana vadai, but thought that they will be oily.
Peanut curd chutney looks very yummy.
Thanks NOV anneh for both the recipes.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Dear Dev, I am posting the recipe for the fried rice.
Nothing much new, just as you have posted. So do not be disappointed.
Thanks, Kugan


RESTAURANT FRIED RICE

Ingredients:

2 tbs oil
2 pips of garlic chopped
1 tbs chopped white of the spring onion
1 to 2 tbs light soy sauce
1 cup of chopped vegetables (carrots, french beans, cabbage etc )
2 cups of cooked rice (refrigerated )
Pepper powder to taste
Salt to taste
1 tsp vinegar
1 tbs chopped green spring onion leaves
1 tsp sesame oil (optional )

Method

In a non-stick pan heat the oil.
Add in the chopped garlic, raise the heat, use your spatula and smash the garlic pieces.
This will give out a good aroma, add in the white of the spring onions.
Stir fry again well, add in the soy sauce and mix well. The pan will be smoky.
This will give the smoky smell, add in the vegetables and stir fry well.

The veges should not be over cooked, add in the cold cooked rice.
Add in the pepper powder , vinegar and salt, give ever thing a very good stir.
Now add in the onion green and the sesame oil if used.
Stir fry on high heat and remove. Garnish with cut salad leaves.

NOTES: use cooked rice that is refrigerated overnight .
This helps to prevent the rice from breaking as well as sticking together.

You can add in any veges of your choice.


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Can you see the bird's eye chillie?

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[kugan98]

Dear friends, has any one made sesame rice?
My aunt mailed me the recipe, hope to make it for prayers.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[madhu]

Kuganji..

sesame rice / எள்ளு சாதம் is available as prasadam in many Perumal temples on purattasi saturdays.
Its an offering to Devi on navarathri saturdays by my mom.

[dev]

K, I've had ellu saadham from our college canteen during my UG days... I used to hate it as it will have a slightly bitter taste...but on days we go late to the canteen, we'll get only this ellu saadham... guess it was on the hate list of many...adhaan kadaisiya ponaalum ellu saadham irukkum... Anyway, if ur aunt gives a recipe, it should be good... so try senju paarunga... canteen cooks are mostly ok-ok cooks,.adhanaal namma avanga senjadhai saapititu mudivukku vara koodathu...

[dev]

K, ur fried rice looks so yummy...:)

Cucumber raita is a must try...I can have it as such....;)

[madhu]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/84812182@N06/8104299918/in/photostream/lightbox/

innaikku senja sesame rice picture post senja... yen theriyala ? yaarachum saptuttangala ? :think:

[kugan98]

Kugan's Kitchen is offering this ellu saatham to Goddess Lakshmi.
Begging her to save all her Kugan's Kitchen's children, who are in India,
from dengue, chicken gunya , floods and the terrible current cuts.
Thanks ma:notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:





ELLU SAATHAM

Ingredients:

1 cup white rice cooked with salt and allow to cool

Dry roast and powder little coarsely:
1 tsp urad dal
2 dried red chillies
2 tbs white sesame seeds
2 tbs grated coconut (optional )

1 tbs oil
2 tbs peanuts
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves

Method:
Heat the oil in a pan, add in the mustard seeds and allow to crackle.
Add in the peanuts and fry till roasted.
Add in the curry leaves, stir fry for a second.

Put the cooked rice in a big bowl.
Pour the tempering over the rice.
Add in all the powdered ingredients.
Give a good stir, and let the rice absorb all the flavours.
Offer to God and then enjoy.


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[kugan98]

Kuganji..

sesame rice / எள்ளு சாதம் is available as prasadam in many Perumal temples on purattasi saturdays.
Its an offering to Devi on navarathri saturdays by my mom.

Madhu aanaa, I wanted you to post the recipe of your version of ellu saatham.
Aannaa, neenga supro super speedla padam potitinga.
Thanks aanaa, take care, Kugan


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[kugan98]

K, I've had ellu saadham from our college canteen during my UG days... I used to hate it as it will have a slightly bitter taste...but on days we go late to the canteen, we'll get only this ellu saadham... guess it was on the hate list of many...adhaan kadaisiya ponaalum ellu saadham irukkum... Anyway, if ur aunt gives a recipe, it should be good... so try senju paarunga... canteen cooks are mostly ok-ok cooks,.adhanaal namma avanga senjadhai saapititu mudivukku vara koodathu...


Dev, I have posted my aunt's version of ellu saatham.
Aannaa konjam bayama irukku:shaking::shaking:
Hope it is not like your canteen version.

Imm I too like cucumber raitha very much.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[madhu]

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Ayyang... my version is very very simple and Dev may come with a stick to beat. :yessir:

ELLU SAADHAM

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked rice

Dry roast and powder little coarsely:
1 tsp urad dal
3 dried red chillies
3 tbs black sesame seeds ( karuppu ellu )
2 sprig curry leaves
pinch of asafoetida
salt to taste

1 tbs ginelly oil (nallennai)

Method:

Pour the gingelly oil in the cooked rice and then
add all the powdered ingredients..

Stir well. Garnish with few curry leaves
அம்புட்டுதேன்.. இது ரொம்ப ஜிம்பிள் குகன்ஜி !
:slurp:

[rose75]

Kuganka, thanks for the nice and simple ellu rice. You are great, praying for all your friends in India.
You have a very big heart Kuganka.
Thanks Madhu for you too for the recipe. Color of black ellu looks nice.

[dev]

Thanks K and Madhu anna... our canteen ellu saadham used to look exactly like Madhu anna's...

K and others, if u have a good recipe for curry leaves chutney and curry leaves kuzhambu, curry leaves rice pls post it... I feel really bad to see the curry leaves from our plants go unused...

[rajraj]

K and others, if u have a good recipe for curry leaves chutney and curry leaves kuzhambu, curry leaves rice pls post it... I feel really bad to see the curry leaves from our plants go unused...

Dev: Aunty suggests that you dry the leaves in microwave and powder it for later use in almost every dish you make! :)

[nithishri]

Dev: Aunty suggests that you dry the leaves in microwave and powder it for later use in almost every dish you make! :)

Very nice tip rajraj. My mom always dries the curry leaves during summer and powder it. And I can bet any dish that curry leaves powder is added tastes yummy

[nithishri]

Thanks K and Madhu anna... our canteen ellu saadham used to look exactly like Madhu anna's...

K and others, if u have a good recipe for curry leaves chutney and curry leaves kuzhambu, curry leaves rice pls post it... I feel really bad to see the curry leaves from our plants go unused...

Dev: One version of kuzhambu will be to roast the curry leaves in little oil , powder it and use it in Poondu Puli kuzhambu, it addsa unique flavor. The kozhumbu will be called Karuvepillai Poondu kuzhambu. Also Poondu should not be chopped, just whole Garlic pods.

[selvieam]

thanks kugan for besan laddoo. i made it came out nicely. very easy to make. next will try ur restaurant style fried rice. it looks awesome.
not well severe throat infection.

[dev]

Dev: Aunty suggests that you dry the leaves in microwave and powder it for later use in almost every dish you make! :)

Thanks Raj uncle... that's a nice tip...but the prob is we have like 4 fully grown karuvepillai TREES and more than 10 plants... so I doubt if we'll ever get to use the powder... we give the leaves to our neighbors and also to the ppl who run those mess near our home... appadiyum niraya waste aagudhu...:(

[dev]

Dev: One version of kuzhambu will be to roast the curry leaves in little oil , powder it and use it in Poondu Puli kuzhambu, it addsa unique flavor. The kozhumbu will be called Karuvepillai Poondu kuzhambu. Also Poondu should not be chopped, just whole Garlic pods.

That's interesting...will give it a try...Thanks Nithi...:)

[kugan98]

Kuganka, thanks for the nice and simple ellu rice. You are great, praying for all your friends in India.
You have a very big heart Kuganka.
Thanks Madhu for you too for the recipe. Color of black ellu looks nice.

Thanks Rose for your nice post.
Athu elaam onum illai, ore size heart thaan.

Imm you are trying to say" karuppu thaan enakku pidicha coloru ":-D
Thanks and take care, Kugan

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Thanks K and Madhu anna... our canteen ellu saadham used to look exactly like Madhu anna's...

K and others, if u have a good recipe for curry leaves chutney and curry leaves kuzhambu, curry leaves rice pls post it... I feel really bad to see the curry leaves from our plants go unused...

Thanks Dev, for your nice post.
Adada, curry leavesnu summa irunthuten.
I make togayal, chutney, kulambu and things.
Will post one by one. Thanks, Kugan

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Thanks Madhu annaa, for the elu saatham recipe.
Thanks again, Kugan

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Dev: Aunty suggests that you dry the leaves in microwave and powder it for later use in almost every dish you make! :)

Thanks Rajkraj uncle for the nice tip.
People living in the West, take note of this tip.
Thanks again uncle, Kugan

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Dev: One version of kuzhambu will be to roast the curry leaves in little oil , powder it and use it in Poondu Puli kuzhambu, it addsa unique flavor. The kozhumbu will be called Karuvepillai Poondu kuzhambu. Also Poondu should not be chopped, just whole Garlic pods.

Thanks Nithshri for the kuzhambu recipe.
simple and yummy for cold days, on steaming rice:slurp::slurp:
Also thanks for your mom's tips.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

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thanks kugan for besan laddoo. i made it came out nicely. very easy to make. next will try ur restaurant style fried rice. it looks awesome.
not well severe throat infection.

Dear Selvieam, thanks for your nice post and compliments.
Glad that the besan laddoo came out nice for you.

Hope you recover from your throat infection soon.
gargle with salt water, it will help also.

Try the fried rice when you are better.
Thanks and take care, Kugan