Kugan's Kitchen Part 5

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem, try the chicken and see.
Ellam namma chicken egg thaan.
Hard boil the eggs, peel the shell, then you shallow fry in oil.
You will get nice ridges in the eggs.
thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Here is the recipe.

THENGAI PAAL KULAMBU

Ingredients:

To dry Roast And powder Fine:
1 tsp toor dal
1 tsp channa dal
1 tsp urad dal
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp poppy seeds (kas kas)
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
1 small piece of cinnamon stick
¼ tsp asafoetida


2 green chillies ground fine

2 tsp fresh tamarind paste
10 shallots sliced thick
1 sprig curry leaves
1 cup thin coconut milk
1 cup very thick coconut milk
Little vellam
Salt to taste


2 tbs ghee
½ tsp mustard seeds

Method:
Heat a pot with the ghee, add in the mustard seeds.
Add in the onions, ground green chillie and sauté for a minute.
Add in the tamarind paste with the thin coconut milk and salt.
Mix well and allow to boil once.

Now add in the ground powder, vellam and let it boil well.
Now add in the thick coconut milk, let it boil once.
Remove from the stove, add in the curry leaves.
Serve with idli, dosai or aapam.

The cinnamon stick gives a very good aroma to this curry.
If you like you can add in brinjal cubes, after adding the
onions and green chillies.


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[dev]

Paal kulambu readyaa?... :bluejump: :redjump: Inga oru parcel anupidunga... :slurp:



sariyaan saapatu raami ah irupeenga pola :lol2: :yessir:

Gluttony is no sin...:lol2:

[dev]

Thanks Dev for the tips in frying the ginger.
You can take the coriander chicken with rice or chapathi.
Dev, try to grill the chicken a bit after cooking.
the taste will be very nice.

When ever I had functions in the house before, I used to do the egg achar. Sure hit with the guests.

I will post the chicken rendang for you.

Ahmaa, enna Dev non-vege pakkam poreengga :roll:

Just joking, take care, Kugan98

Sure, will try grilling the chicken... I guess when we grill it, it'll taste like the green tandoori chicken...

Rombe naal aachu non-veg saapitu...thideer craving... :P

Thanks a lot for the paal kuzhambu recipe... will try it and let you knw...

[dev]

tandoori chicken paththi pesinadhum niyabagam varudhu... do u have a recipe for the restaurant style mint dip that is served with tandoori dishes and pappad...

[rajraj]

Rombe naal aachu non-veg saapitu...thideer craving... :P



enga veettukku vaanga ungaLukku tandoori chicken, chicken kurma,stuffed cornish hen, stuffed turkey, shrimp varuval, sardine varuval, tilapia kuzhambu ellaam kidaikkum! :lol:

[dev]

Rombe naal aachu non-veg saapitu...thideer craving... :P



enga veettukku vaanga ungaLukku tandoori chicken, chicken kurma,stuffed cornish hen, stuffed turkey, shrimp varuval, sardine varuval, tilapia kuzhambu ellaam kidaikkum! :lol:

Unclena uncle thaan... idho vanthitte irukken... :D

BTW, me eat only chicken n fish... so shrimp, turkey ellam vendaamnu sollidunga aunty kitta... :noteeth:

[Thirumaran]

Rombe naal aachu non-veg saapitu...thideer craving... :P



enga veettukku vaanga ungaLukku tandoori chicken, chicken kurma,stuffed cornish hen, stuffed turkey, shrimp varuval, sardine varuval, tilapia kuzhambu ellaam kidaikkum! :lol:

intha vizhaa kaala salugai Dev kku mattum thaanaa? what abt me ?

[Thirumaran]

BTW, me eat only chicken n fish... so shrimp, turkey ellam vendaamnu sollidunga aunty kitta... :noteeth:

yes raj..

u can make cockroach 65.. Dev loves that :boo: :shaking:

[dev]

BTW, me eat only chicken n fish... so shrimp, turkey ellam vendaamnu sollidunga aunty kitta... :noteeth:

yes raj..

u can make cockroach 65.. Dev loves that :boo: :shaking:

Neenga onnam class kuda olunga padikalainu nalla theriyudhu... :lol:

[Thirumaran]

BTW, me eat only chicken n fish... so shrimp, turkey ellam vendaamnu sollidunga aunty kitta... :noteeth:

yes raj..

u can make cockroach 65.. Dev loves that :boo: :shaking:

Neenga onnam class kuda olunga padikalainu nalla theriyudhu... :lol:

Naan padichchu kaththukira ragam illa, pazhagi kaththukira ragam :cheer:

[dev]

BTW, me eat only chicken n fish... so shrimp, turkey ellam vendaamnu sollidunga aunty kitta... :noteeth:

yes raj..

u can make cockroach 65.. Dev loves that :boo: :shaking:

Neenga onnam class kuda olunga padikalainu nalla theriyudhu... :lol:

Naan padichchu kaththukira ragam illa, pazhagi kaththukira ragam :cheer:

appo cockroach kuda palagi enna kaththukiteenga...:P

[PARAMASHIVAN]

How are you PS Tamby?
How is the weather in your place?
Take care, Kugan98


Hi akka

I am ok, weather is Cold here, I love it though :P, I dont like hot weather :)

Visiting Endhiran for the 4th time in Cinema :redjump: :oops:

[AudazJay]

Rombe naal aachu non-veg saapitu...thideer craving... :P



enga veettukku vaanga ungaLukku tandoori chicken, chicken kurma,stuffed cornish hen, stuffed turkey, shrimp varuval, sardine varuval, tilapia kuzhambu ellaam kidaikkum! :lol:

Raj uncle, inthe recipe ellam parkum bothe, Mannan padathule varre Manorama achi nyabagam vandhuriche. The way she tells GM, "Appadiye samayalkattu pakkama vandeena...meenu kolumbu, kozhi kuruma, avache mutta, nandu varuvalu, ellam samachi vachiruken. Vanthu vanggi mulinggithu po!"

For a moment, I was imagining you as Manorama and Dev as Goundamani in that scene :lol:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Raj uncle, inthe recipe ellam parkum bothe, Mannan padathule varre Manorama achi nyabagam vandhuriche. The way she tells GM, "Appadiye samayalkattu pakkama vandeena...meenu kolumbu, kozhi kuruma, avache mutta, nandu varuvalu, ellam samachi vachiruken. Vanthu vanggi mulinggithu po!"

For a moment, I was imagining you as Manorama and Dev as Goundamani in that scene :lol:

:rotfl2:

That was a hilarious scene, anNan was in awsome form as usual :notworthy:

[Thirumaran]

BTW, me eat only chicken n fish... so shrimp, turkey ellam vendaamnu sollidunga aunty kitta... :noteeth:

yes raj..

u can make cockroach 65.. Dev loves that :boo: :shaking:

Neenga onnam class kuda olunga padikalainu nalla theriyudhu... :lol:

Naan padichchu kaththukira ragam illa, pazhagi kaththukira ragam :cheer:

appo cockroach kuda palagi enna kaththukiteenga...:P

aangala bayamuruthura pengala, cockroach bayamuruthum nnu :mrgreen:

[dev]

:lol:@jay... But Raj uncleaa manoramanu, ennai GMnu solli genderave maatha paarkureengala...:roll:

[dev]

Thirumaran wrote:


aangala bayamuruthura pengala, cockroach bayamuruthum nnu Mr. Green


Adengappa... bayangara learning thaan ponga...:lol2:

[rajraj]

intha vizhaa kaala salugai Dev kku mattum thaanaa? what abt me ?

neengaLum varalaam! aanaal enga veetle cockroach kidaiyaadhu! :) beef, pork kidaikkaadhu! :lol:

[Thirumaran]

intha vizhaa kaala salugai Dev kku mattum thaanaa? what abt me ?

neengaLum varalaam! aanaal enga veetle cockroach kidaiyaadhu! :) beef, pork kidaikkaadhu! :lol:

athelaam dev veetula kidaikkum.. :cheer: unga veetula kidaikura shrimp poathum :boo:

[dev]

intha vizhaa kaala salugai Dev kku mattum thaanaa? what abt me ?

neengaLum varalaam! aanaal enga veetle cockroach kidaiyaadhu! :) beef, pork kidaikkaadhu! :lol:

athelaam dev veetula kidaikkum.. :cheer: unga veetula kidaikura shrimp poathum :boo:

Aamam, vaanga maadu,panni kuda ellam palagalaam... ungalukagave valarthittu irukken... :twisted:

[rajraj]

unga veetula kidaikura shrimp poathum :boo:

puriyudhu ! puriyudhu! unga oorle pidikkira shrimp(prawns) ellaam veLi naattukku pogudhu! :( vaanga vaanga! vagai vagaiyaa shrimp saappidalaam! :lol:

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev, The thought of this tangy green chutney itself will be bring out your saliva. I usually do this for naan and pakodas.
Thanks, take care, Kugan98


GREEN CHUTNEY

Ingredients:

3 really hot birds eye chillie ( more or less to taste)
1 shallot chopped
1 inch fresh young ginger chopped
¼ cup pressed mint leaves
¾ cups pressed coriander leaves and stems
2 tbs fresh lime juice
1 ½ tsp sugar
2 tbs warm water
Pinch of salt.

Method:

Blend all the things in a blender until smooth.
Serve with tandoori chicken, naan or pakodas.

The chutney can be stored in the fridge for a day.


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[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev, mostly this chicken rendang is cooked with old chickens.
Normal chickens cook very fast and the meat will fall off the bones. Thats why we cook the paste first and add in the chicken later. Kugan98


CHICKEN RENDANG

Ingredients:

1 chicken about 1.5 kg cut into 8 pieces
2 cups of thick coconut milk
2 pcs of asam keeping (dried tamarind)
2 tbs of kerisek (dry fried coconut till it turns brown, then grind it fine)
Little brown sugar (optional)
1 tumeric leaf sliced very fine
1 kaffir lime leave sliced fine
Salt to taste
1 tbs oil

A
Blend together Into A Paste:
10 shallots
5 garlic pips
1.5 inch ginger
2 inch galangal
5 thick part of the lemon grass
2 buah keras (candle nut) or use cashew nuts
15 dried chillies
5 birds eye chillie
1 small piece of fresh tumeric

B
Dry Roast And Grind Fine:

½ tsp aniseeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds

Method:
Heat oil in the wok, add in the blended ingredients.
Add also the roasted ground ingredients.
Stir fry for 5 minutes until oil seperates

Add in the chicken and stir fry for 5 minutes.
Add in the coconut milk, brown sugar, salt and the tamarind pieces.
Mix well and allow to sim until the gravy turns thick.
Keep stirring slowly to prevent sticking.

Add the kerisik, lime leaves and turmeric leaves.
Mix well and cook until the meat is tender, gravy is thick,
almost dry and oil rises to the top.
Remove and serve with rice or bread.

NOTE: if you wish, you can fry the chicken pieces first
before adding to the paste.


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[dev]

Wow!!!... thanks a lot K... hicken rendangku galangal thavira maththa ingre available... can we use ginger in place of galangal or is it better to leave it out than using ginger?...

Mint chutney description makes my mouth water... thanks a lot K... But u know, the chutney I am looking for is a blend of mint, curd/cream and spices... konjam pale green colorla irukkum... If u have a recipe for it, pls do post it K... :)

[great]

BTW, me eat only chicken n fish... so shrimp, turkey ellam vendaamnu sollidunga aunty kitta... :noteeth:

yes raj..

u can make cockroach 65.. Dev loves that :boo: :shaking:

Neenga onnam class kuda olunga padikalainu nalla theriyudhu... :lol:

:lol:

[kugan98]

Dear Dev, this green chutney only is used for tandoori chicken.
I do have the recipe for mint chutney with curds.

You need not replace the gaglangal.
Try it out. Thanks, kugan98

[dev]

Thanks K... Pls post the other mint chutney recipe... :)

[kugan98]

[tscii]
This is the mint chutney with curds , that I use for pakodas.


MINT CHUTNEY FOR PAKORAS

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups mint leaves
½ cup coriander leaves
1 inch ginger chopped fine
7 green chillies chopped fine
2 shallots chopped fine
1 tbs sugar
1 tsp vinegar
1 cup yogurt
1 tsp cumin roasted and ground
Juice of 1 lime more or less
Salt to taste

Method:
In a blender, add the mint leaves, coriander leaves, ginger,
Green chillies, shallots, and sugar. Blend well.
Remove and add vinegar, ground cumin, lime juice,
Yogurt and salt to taste. Serve with pakoras, naan breads.



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[kugan98]

My internet and uploading pictures are giving me lot of problem lately. I will upload the picture tomorrow.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

[selvieam]

kugan,
what is gaglangal??

[kugan98]

Dear Selviem, galangal is a type of ginger used in Malay cooking. It has a very strong smell. Here is how it looks like.

The galangal roots:


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DEV, what happened to your galangal plant?

[kugan98]

[tscii]



PODI POTTA CABBAGE PORIYAL

Ingredients:

300 grms cabbage sliced
2 tbs Masala Powder
1 tbs oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 green chillies sliced
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs grated coconut
Little chopped coriander leaves

Masala Powder:
4 dried red chillies
1 tbs channa dal
1 tbs urad dal
1 tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
½ tsp dried tamarind
2 garlic pips
Few curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida powder
1 tsp oil
salt

Method:
Dry roast all the ingredients. Cool and grind it to a fine
Powder with salt. Store in air tight container.
Can be used in dry poriyals, for idli and dosai too.


Method:
Heat a wok with the oil. Add the mustard and cumin seeds.
When they splutter, add in the asafoetida, curry leaves,
and the green chillies.
Add in the sliced cabbage, salt and mix well.
Stir in intervals or it will stick the wok.

Let the cabbage cook for few minutes.
Add in the masala powder, stir well until the masala powder has
Coated well, add in the grated coconut.
Stir well and remove. Garnish with the coriander leaves.



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[lakme]

Kugan, I tried your lotus root curry. Gravy was superb-very tasty. Unfortunately, the lotus root was not good ( I used frozen). I will try the same gravy again with potato. Thanks!

[dev]

K, thanks a lot for the chutney recipe...:)

My galangal plant died...:cry2:

[dev]

K, have u posted a recipe for pavakkai chips already?...The one that uses a mix of flour, spices n bittergourd... I used to buy it from the stores and my lil one likes it a lot... recipe irundhaal kudunga...I want to try it at home... I want something that will stay crisp for atleast a week or 2...

[dev]

K, I passed on the chicken recipes to my cousin and just now she called me to tell that the coriander chicken turned out soooo well... Thanks a lot K...:)

[selvieam]

thanks for the clarification. cabbage podi poriyal looks yummy.

[kugan98]

Dear Lakme, one way I am happy that your gravy was nice.
The other, very sad that your lotus roots were not good.

Try again with fresh roots if you can get.
I am very happy with your feedback.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Oh I am so sorry about your galangal plant.
I will try to sneak some more in my next visit.

I am glad your cousin liked the chicken recipe.


Dev, how come I missed posting the bittergourd crispies.
Its a must in all my vegetarian lunches.

I will post soon. It will make the kala kala sound
after frying :lol:

Take care, Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

My galangal plant died...:cry2:

Siva Siva RIP :(


Thiru :lol2:

Avanga intha sohathila irukumbodhu ithellam :lol2:

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem, try panni paarungga.
A little bit different from our usual poriyal.
Take care, Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan ka

Endhiran pathuteengala :roll:

[kugan98]

P.S Tamby, Enthiran paakra vayasu illai enakku :roll:
I do not watch movies. Just enough time to run the home, business and to take care of the childrens education.
24 hours is not enough for me.
Now I worry about my health. Etho vaalkai oduthu.
Thanks, take care Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, here is your kala kala bittergourd crispies.


BITTER GOURD CRISPIES

Ingredients:
5 young bitter gourds cut into rounds
1 marble size tamarind
2 tsp chillie powder
1/4 tsp tumeric powder
1/4 cup of rice flour
1/4 cup of besan flour
Little corn flour
a pinch of perungayam
salt to taste
oil for frying
2 sprig curry leaves for garnishing.

Method:
Mix the tamarind in about 1/2 of cup of water and little salt.
Soak the cut bittergourds in the tamarind mix.
Let it soak for about 1/2 an hour. Squeeze out the bitter gourd.

In a basin mix all the flours , salt, chillie, tumeric powders,
and perungayam.
Now slowly mix the bitter gourd with the mixture.
Sprinkle little water, if the mixture does not coat the bitter gourd.
Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the bittergourd.

Fry the curry leaves in oil, and garnish the crispies.
It will stay crisp for a long time.


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[kugan98]

[tscii]Selviem, when ever I use mealmaker in any recipe, my thoughts will always run to you.
I know you like to use mealmaker. Try this pakoda.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98


HEALTHY PAKODA

Ingredients:
½ cup of soaked and shredded soya meal maker
½ cup of finely shredded cabbage
2 onions chopped fine
¼ cup of chopped green chillies
½ cup of rice flour
½ cup of gram flour
½ tsp aniseeds
½ tsp chillie powder
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp butter
1 tbs chopped coriander leaves
1 tbs mint leaves
1 tbs chopped curry leaves
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method:
In a bowl, add in the shredded soya mate, cabbage,
onions, ginger garlic paste, aniseeds, green chillies,
chillie powder, curry leaves, salt , coriander and mint leaves.

Use your hand squeeze and mix every thing nicely.
There will be enough juice in the onions, cabbage and things
to mix nicely.

Now add in the two flours and butter.
Sprinkle water little by little just to bind the ingredients.

Heat oil in a wok, drop the mixture little by little.
Deep fry till golden brown. Remove to a kitchen towel.
Serve with chillie sauce or green chutney.


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[dev]

Super pavakkai crispies... trying it soon...:D

Galangal... Hmmm... :( You know K, here in gudalur,ooty area lemongrass is very common aama.. but since the name is diff, we never know abt it...now after seeing the lm plant at home, atleast 4 ppl said that it's freely available in their hometown(all r from ooty area)... But they never use it in cooking... only used for oil extraction and the oil is called pul thailam...so I'm hoping galangal too would be available here and asking ppl around but no positive response so far... Appadi thaan I guess the plant called thiruneetru paththini is actually thai basil... the leaves have a strong resemblance...

[dev]

P.S Tamby, Enthiran paakra vayasu illai enakku :roll:
I do not watch movies. Just enough time to run the home, business and to take care of the childrens education.
24 hours is not enough for me.
Now I worry about my health. Etho vaalkai oduthu.
Thanks, take care Kugan98

Padam paarka vayasu oru thadaya!!!...interest irundhaal endha vayasilayum paarkalaam... thappe illai... Udambukku thaan vayase thavira manasukku illai...:D

[Thirumaran]

P.S Tamby, Enthiran paakra vayasu illai enakku :roll:
I do not watch movies. Just enough time to run the home, business and to take care of the childrens education.
24 hours is not enough for me.
Now I worry about my health. Etho vaalkai oduthu.
Thanks, take care Kugan98

Padam paarka vayasu oru thadaya!!!...interest irundhaal endha vayasilayum paarkalaam... thappe illai... Udambukku thaan vayase thavira manasukku illai...:D

pullarikuthu.... :cry:


sari ippa sollunga.. unga udambukku enna vayasu :lol2:

[rajraj]

... Udambukku thaan vayase thavira manasukku illai...:D

adhaane? enakku vayasu 17dhaan. endha college-ukku pogalaamnu yosichukittu irukken ! :lol:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

My galangal plant died...:cry2:

Siva Siva RIP :(


Thiru :lol2:

Avanga intha sohathila irukumbodhu ithellam :lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru

Dev ku ungalum paaka vayasu kuraiya :lol2:

[dev]

... Udambukku thaan vayase thavira manasukku illai...:D

adhaane? enakku vayasu 17dhaan. endha college-ukku pogalaamnu yosichukittu irukken ! :lol:

Uncle , enaaku 4 vayasu thaan aagudhu...endha schoolku pogalaamnu yosikkiren naan...:P

[rajraj]

Uncle , enaaku 4 vayasu thaan aagudhu...endha schoolku pogalaamnu yosikkiren naan...:P

Right age for aunty's school ! :lol: (Also aunty's cooking school ! :) )

[Thirumaran]

Thiru

Dev ku ungalum paaka vayasu kuraiya :lol2:

hello..innaikku kaalaila thaan naan poranthen :swinghead:

[rose75]

Kugan as usual tan tanu recipe given.
All super recipes. I too wanted the bittergord recipe.
Nice healthy pakora recipe as well as the chutney.

My aunt used to make pakora with moong dal.
Do you know how to do it. Very healthy with protein.
Rose

[gulabjamun]

Kugan I tried your kasmiri pulav. I was a bit hesistant before trying. It turned out very yummy. Now I have full confidence in trying out your recipes. you know I always cook prawns like the sambal thing. Do you have any Indianised prawn recipe.
A little like with gravy.

[dev]

K, chettinad style poondu kuzhambu and pepper chicken fry(like perattal) recipe irundhaal post pannunga...Also chettinad style biryani...

[kugan98]

Rose, thanks for your nice post. Yes I have tasted moong dal pakoda. I will post it for you soon. Keep trying other recipes also. Thanks and take care, kugan98

[kugan98]

gulabjamun, thanks for the confidence that you have in me. I will not promise that all my recipes will be yummy.
Happy that you liked the pulav, that's my favourite too.

As for prawns, I will soon post an Indianized version for you.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

friends, lately I am very forgetful. I know that I owe lot of recipes. So if I have forgotten, please kindly remind me of your request. I owe Suvai, beetroot cutlet. I cannot find the beetroot in the supermarket. Let me get hold of it first.

I promised Rose, four angled bean cooked our Indian style.
Will post soon.

Dev your request coming also very soon.
thanks for your requests. I feel very happy.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]My aunt says that in the villages, when unexpected visitors drop in for tiffin, and if they do not have anything, this is the easiest side dish they make for idli or dosai.
the taste is very super. Kugan98


ONION TAMARIND MIX

Ingredients:

250 grms shallots cut into halves
½ tsp oil

1 tbs tamarind paste
1 cup of water or little more
½ tsp jiggery
¼ tsp turmeric
A pinch asafoetida
Salt to taste

To Roast And Powder:

5 dry red chillies
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp rice

To Season:
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
2 tsp of oil

Method:
Heat a wok with ½ tsp of oil.
Add in the shallots, sauté well and remove.

Heat 2 tsp of oil in the same wok, add in the mustard seeds,
and the curry leaves. Also add in the asafoetida powder.

Now add in the tamarind paste, 1 cup of water, turmeric powder,
the ground powder, salt and jiggery.
Let it boil on low flame till the gravy thickens.
Add in the sautéed onions. Mix well, boil for a minute.
Remove and serve with idli, dosai.


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[kugan98]

Rose here is the four angled beans poriyal. You can add cooked dal and make it into a kutoo also. Thanks, Kugan98


FOUR ANGLED BEAN PORIYAL:

Ingredients:

100 grms four angled bean sliced
2 tbs grated coconut
2 dried red chillie cut into pieces
1 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
A pinch of asafoetida powder
1 tsp oil
Oil - 1 teaspoon
salt to taste

Method:

Clean and slice the four angled beans

In a wok add the oil, and when it is hot add mustard. When it splutters add urad dhal, jeera, asafotida, red chillies broken into pieces along with curry leaves.

Fry till the urad dhal turns into light brown. Add cut beans and sprinkle a handful of water. Stir well and cover with lid. Cook
on low flame till the beans are soft. Add salt and coconut gratings and mix well. Keep it in the stove for few more minutes and remove.


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[selvieam]

nice onion tamarind mix, mouth is watering.

[rajraj]

kugan: I asked aunty to write down some recipes. She has promised to do it in December when she is on Christmas break ! :)

I am banned from the kitchen. Otherwise I will follow her and write down everything or video record everything ! :lol:

[kugan98]

selviem, thanks for your nice comments.
Try and see, very simple, but very tasty dish for doasi
and idli. Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Three Cheers for uncle. eppadiyoh auntyai agree panna vachiteenga. Eagerly waiting for the yummy recipes from aunty.
Thanks aunty. Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Try this simple mango dal.

MANGO DAL

Ingredients:

1 cup toor dal soaked and boiled
A pinch of turmeric powder
¼ tsp oil
1 red chillies cut into small pieces.


3 green chillies sliced
1 tsp ginger paste
2 cups of raw mango chop into cubes with skin
Salt to taste
Little chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

To temper:
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 red chillie cut into small pieces
1 sprig curry leaves
A pinch of asafortida powder
2 tsp oil

Method:
Boil the toor dal with the turmeric powder, oil, and red chillie.
Cook well, remove and keep aside.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the tempering ingredients.
Sauté well, add in the green chillies, ginger paste.
Sauté well, add in the chopped mango pieces.
Add salt and mix well. The raw mango cooks very fast.

Now add in the cooked dal and mix well.
Boil for a minute, taste for salt and remove.
The dish should be semi thick. Garnish with the coriander.
Serve with rotis or rice.


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[dev]

ONION TAMARIND MIX makes me drool, K... :slurp:

[Aarthii]

Kuganka,onion tamraind recipe looks great.My Mouth has started watering already. :slurp:

Kuagnka,tried bittergourd crispses,it turned out great.very yummy. :D

Dev,kuttiku senchu kodunga.definitely she will like it.

[dev]

Sure Aarthii.. I'm waiting for the bittergourds from our veggie garden... next week senjidalaamnu ninaikiren...:)

[rose75]

Kugan thanks for the four angled bean recipe. The picture looks very beautiful. I tried your bittergord crispies,
truly it turned out very crispy. Rose

[kugan98]

Dev, aarthii and Rose, thanks thanks for your nice comments.
You know I even make good pudalangkai crispies :lol:
True, no joke. Thanks for everything.
Take care, kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dear Gulabjamun, here is my version of Indianized prawns.
Try and enjoy. Thanks, Kugan98


PRAWNS THOKKU

Ingredients:

500 grms medium prawns cleaned
1 big onion chopped
1 big tomato chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 green chillies sliced
2 tsp chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste
Little lime juice
Little coriander leaves

Method:
Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the mustard seeds.
When it splutters add in the chopped onions.
Fry till they become a little limp. Add in the ginger, garlic.
Sauté again, add in the tomatoes, cook till mushy.

Now add in the chillie, coriander and turmeric powders.
Stir nicely, till the raw smell goes.
Now sprinkle little water, mix nicely.
Add in the cleaned prawns, salt and allow the prawns to cook.
The prawns will cook in a minute. Do not overcook the prawns.
Remove and add the lime juice, garnish with the coriander leaves.
Serve with rice the Indianized prawns.



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[kugan98]

Dear NOV anneh,
We all from the Kugan's Kitchen, wish you and your family a very happy trip to India.
May all the Gods from the temple you visit, bless everyone in your family. Enjoy your trip NOV anneh.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98


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[selvieam]

kugan,
made onion tamarind mix, veryyyyyyyyyyyy tasty. it goes well with idli, dosa and rice. awesome dish kugan. thanks

[dev]

K, pudalangai crispies recipe pls...;)

Bon Voyage, NOV...:D

[dev]

Saw this recipe on TV...

Rajasthani Moong dhal pakodi:

Soak yellow moong dhal for 1 hr and grind it to a slightly coarse paste.
Add salt, chilly pwd, chopped green chillies, crushed coriander seeds, kasuri methi crushed. Mix well.
Deep fry in oil to make medium sized pakodas.

yaaravadhu senju nalla illaina ennai thitta koodathu...:P

[kugan98]

Selviem, thank you very much for your beautiful compliments.
Sometimes what we think is a village dish, at times will turn out super.

My aunt at times will ask her maid, to grind few dried red chillies, with little shallots, tamarind, and salt.
Then she will add little sugar with the gingelly oil.
No tempering all raw. you know it will be a super chutney for suda suda dosais :lol:

Thanks Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for your nice post.
I will post the recipe for the pudalankkai crispies.

Thanks Dev, for the moong dal pakodi.
I think Rose asked for the recipe.

I have one made with whole green gram. Slightly different little ingredients. I will post it soon.
Thanks take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]A very simple bitter gourd recipe.


BITTER GOURD WITH JAGGERY

Ingredients:

300 grms Chinese bitter gourd
1 lime sized ball of tamarind
2 tsp jiggery
1 big onion chopped
1 tomato chopped
½ tsp chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp aniseeds
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste

Method:
Clean and cut the bitter gourd into thick slices.
Squeeze the tamarind with 1 cup of water.

Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the aniseeds.
When it splutters, add in the chopped onion.
Sauté till it browns a little. Add in the chopped tomatoes.
Cook till they turn mushy.

Add in the chillie powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.
Sauté well, add in the tamarind juice and salt.
Mix well, add in the bitter gourd pieces.
The bitter gourd will cook very fast. Add the jiggery to your taste.

Cook over medium heat till all the gravy gets absorbed.
Remove and serve with rice.


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[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev, here is the poondu kulambu for you.


POONDU KULAMBU

Ingredients:
15 pips of small black poondu
5 shallots sliced
2 tsp chillie powder
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp sambar powder
1 lime sized tamarind soaked in 2 cups of water
Salt to taste

Seasonings:
2 tbs of gingelly oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp aniseeds
½ tsp fenugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida powder

Method:
Saute the garlic pods in 1 tsp of oil. Remove and keep aside.
This gives a good aroma to the garlic.

Heat a wok with the oil, add in the seasonings. Add in the shallots.
Sauté well, add in the tamarind water with all the spice powders.

Mix well and allow the gravy to simmer till it becomes little thick.
Add in the sautéed garlics. Boil for a minute.
Oil should separate from the gravy. Normally the poondu
kulambu will be little thick. Remove and serve with steaming rice.


Dev, I am sure you must have had over dose of this kulambu during your delivery time.

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[dev]

Thanks a lot for the poondu kuzhambu recipe K... In our place, after delivery we'll be given garlic sauteed in ghee/ginelly oil spiced up with kongu spl chilly pwd n salt... It'll be yummy mixed when mixed with steaming white rice... Poondu kuzhambu saapida maatom...

[rajraj]

Poondu kuzhambu saapida maatom...

You don't know what you are missing! :lol:

[dev]

Poondu kuzhambu saapida maatom...

You don't know what you are missing! :lol:

:think:

[Thirumaran]

All the very best for the Part 6 Kugan :2thumbsup:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

poondu kuzhambu with veechu roti :slurp: :slurp:

[dev]

K, tried LF sambal and poondu kuzhambu... 2um super hit... Thanks a lot K...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

K, tried LF sambal and poondu kuzhambu... 2um super hit... Thanks a lot K...:)

டெவ் எப்பொ இந்த படம் release aheechu ?

Padathoda 'cost of propduction enna ' :lol2:

[dev]

K, tried LF sambal and poondu kuzhambu... 2um super hit... Thanks a lot K...:)

டெவ் எப்பொ இந்த படம் release aheechu ?

Padathoda 'cost of propduction enna ' :lol2:

Enthiran effect... :lol:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

:lol2:

[kugan98]

Oh, I see Dev, in my place the poondu kulambu is made with less chillie, but all the spices will be ground in the ammi kal.
No store bought powders, also only smoked black poondu is used.

Dev, thanks for your nice feed back. Keep trying more recipes.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

P.s Tamby, ask mom to make the poondu kulambu.
Buy the veechu roti and enjoy :lol:
Take care, kugan98

[kugan98]

Thiru Tamby, thanks for the advance wishes.
I hope with God's will and all your blessings, I might pull through the 6th thread. Thanks Tamby.

NOTE: Our NOV anneh is in India, please take care of him and his family.

Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Raj uncle, I am sure aunty makes super poondu kulambu.
Kugan98

[lakme]

Kugan, I made your sesame cabbage (on page 67 of this thread) today. Excellent--even the fussy eaters in my family liked it. Vasanai-yum taste-um romba super!!!

[kugan98]

Dear friends how are the preparations for Deepavali?
I am sure every one is busy making palagarams.

I just started to make sittu urundai. Only few types this year.
Health does not permit to do more.

Here I really miss, our Suvai, Suja, Sudha, NM, Madhu, Nithi,
bKarthika, Tamby Jay, our NOV anneh.
Please forgive me if I have missed anyone.

Thanks to Dev, Selviem, P.S Tamby, Raj uncle, Aarthii, Rose75,
Lakme, and Gulabjamun for keeping me company.

Please join us in the Deepavalli fun.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thank you very much Lakme, for your nice feed back.
Feedbacks like this inspire me to post more recipes.
Also I feel the satisfaction that I have made someone happy.
Thank you Lakme. Take care, kugan98

[rajraj]

kugan: I will give you feedback when you feed me with your tasty dishes! :)

[crazy]

Eppo deepavali? :oops:

[lakme]

Kugan, not much preparation for deepavali: so many food restrictions bcoz of health problems. Will try to make some healthy palagarams, which is so difficult. All our festival recipes have lot of sugar, ghee, deep-fried etc.

[dev]

K, what is sittu urundai?... can u post the recipe pls...

[bkarthika]

Here I really miss, our Suvai, Suja, Sudha, NM, Madhu, Nithi,
bKarthika, Tamby Jay, our NOV anneh.
Please forgive me if I have missed anyone.



Hi Kugan,

Thanks for remembering me :cheer: ..Even though i didnt post comments for the past few days I am visiting the thread daily without fail.
Today I made Murungakkai KaraKulambu and it came out well. Tomorrow i will try your Poondu Kulambu and will let u know how it comes. No need to say, it will become Duper Hit!!!! . Once again thanks for recipes :ty: Advance wishes for Starting Part 6 thread Kugan!!!!! :cool2:

[dev]

K, Have u posted recipes for maaladu(pottukadalai laddu) and rava laddu?... If not, can u pls post the recipes when u find time to...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Ladies

http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2278502#2278502

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan akka oda recipes ellam ipadi Blockbuster na Endhiran ku iruku periya aapU :lol2: :yessir:

[kugan98]

Great, Deepavalli is on the 5th of November this year.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Lakme, I cannot think of any healthy palagarams.
All are fried, lot of sugar, ghee and milk.

Anyway since once a year, I think we can close one eye :lol:
Have started making few of them.

Please let us know if you know of any healthy palagarams.
It will be very useful to many. Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, sorry, unggala suthala vittuten pola irrukku.

The sittu urundai has many names, munthiri kothu, payathan urundai and so on. I am posting the link for you.
Konjam kastam, have to roll into small, small balls.

Sorry Dev. here is the link.

http://mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?t=11617&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=2


MUNTHIRI KOTHU


Ingredients:

500 grms roasted cleaned green gram dhal
400 grms powdered white sugar
150 grms brown sugar +200 ml water
150 grms roasted yellu
150 grms scrapped coconut roasted to a nice brown colour
10 cardamons powdered
350 grms rice soaked and powdered
3 tbs maida flour
160 ml water or little bit more
1 pinch of salt
oil for frying

Method:
Powder the roasted green gram dhal, the roasted yellu, and the roasted coconut
The powdered yellu and powdered coconut will be a bit rough..
Mix the yellu powder ,coconut powder the green gram powder, the cardmon powder
And the powdered white sugar.

Just boil the brown sugar with the 200 ml water, strain it.
Slowly add to the mixture and mix nicely with your hands
add the sugar syrup little by little, not all at once.
if the flour is still dry, sprinkle warm water little by little till you get it to look like bread crumbs.

Press hard with your fingers when you mix.,
Make small marble sized balls and arrange on a plate.

Mix a batter of rice flour ,maida flour, and salt by adding water carefully to a
Dosai maavu consistency.
Heat a non-stick pan, with oil on a medium heat.
Dip the marble sized balls in the rice flour batter.
Deep fry one by one till golden brown.
Remove and put on a newspaper to remove excess oil.
When cold keep in a airtight tin.

Note: If the flour is thick, dilute slowly with little water.
I have fried the urundais one by one instead of in bunches.


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I will find the link for rava laddu and post the link for you.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, I could not locate where I posted. Anyway here is the recipe. Thanks, Kugan98


RAVA LADDU

1 cup rava roasted in little ghee
1 cup sugar
5 cashew nuts broken into pieces fried in ghee
10 raisins fried in ghee
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
3 cups of ghee
Method:

I fry the rava with ghee untill you get a nice aroma.
I use 1 cup of rava for 1 cup of sugar.
In a dry blender grind the rava and the sugar coarsely.
In a small skillet toast the cashew pieces, and raisins.
Add it to the powdered rava.also add the cardamom powder.
Mix everything nicely and put all the ingredients in a wide
mouth basin.

Heat the ghee in a wok, push little of the powdered mix to one corner.
Make a well in the centre, pour little ghee in the well.
use a spoon and mix the mixture. The heat will be bearable.
Use your hands and shape them into small balls.

You do little by little, so that if the mixture is little bit soggy,
you can add little bit of the rava flour to get the right
consistency. You must be very careful with the last bit of rava.
If it becomes soggy., you have no more flour to add.
By this time you would have mastered how much ghee to use.


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[rajraj]

rava laddu recipe pOttaa pori uruNdai recipe pOdaNume ! :)

[dev]

Thanks for the link K... enakku indha sittu urundai seiyuradhu oththu varadhu...Neengale oru pkt parcel anupidunga..:lol2:

Rava ladoo looks great... K, there is another method to make rava laddo where U make sugar syrup and then add rava to it... In that method we can use less ghee...andha method therinjalum sollunga pls... I made it once but the proportion was not right and I had to add milk to ease making the balls...Anyway, since it's for diwali, I'll follow ur method... ghee oothum podhu oru kannai koodikiren...;)

[dev]

Healthier sweetsna...maybe milk sweets will qualify...rasgulla, rasmalai, milk peda etc... no ghee used... Aprom we can make carrot halwa, doodhi halwa using minimal ghee and finish it off within 2-3 days...aprom maybe saththumavu urundai... http://kailaskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/08/sathumaavu-urundai-multigrain-balls.html

But ella sweetsum high calorie thaan... :P

[kugan98]

Dev, here is your maa laddu.

MAA LADDU

Ingredients:
1 cup roast gram dal (pottukadalai)
1 cup sugar
50 grms cashew nuts chopped roughly
1 tsp powdered cardamom
2 cups of ghee.
A pinch of salt.

Method:
Powder the dal and the sugar separately.
Pass it through a sieve once.
Roast the cashew nuts in little ghee until golden

Now in a bowl, mix the dal powder, sugar, cashew nuts,
cardamom powder and salt.

Heat the ghee in a pot. Now slowly add the ghee little by little,
till you get the right consistency to make them into balls.

Do not pour all the ghee at once. You might have remainder ghee.
Have some extra dal flour to dust the maa laddu, before storing.

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[kugan98]

Uncle I have already posted pori urundai recipe before.
Let me search and give you the link.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, I know what you are trying to say about rava laddu.
In India, they just roast the sooji, no grinding.
They make the sugar syrup and shape them into balls.

Mostly they sell that type in sweet shops.
I do not like them. I learnt this method after coming to Malaysia. Dev, once a year, I think we can afford to close one eye for few days :lol:

Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[dev]

K, maaladdu super smoothaa irukku... Will be trying it this weekend... Oru chinna doubt... do we need to roast the pottukadalai before powdering it?...

BTW, it's too late for U K... enna recipe requests ellam naalaiku paarthukalaam...poi thoongunga... :)

[dev]

Ok K... appo kannai mooditu unga recipeaa follow panniduren...:) aanal deepavali mudinju weighing scale melai yeri nikkum podhu theriyum...:lol:

[kugan98]

Dev, pottukadalai is roasted dal.
If you think the dal looks a bit raw, then dry roast it a bit.
Do not burn them, it will have a ugly colour.

My aunt will roast the besan flour with little ghee, until a nice aroma comes. No raw smell, then she will do the maa laddu with the flour.

Neenga sonnathum odaney poi tunggitten :lol:
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Karthika, thank you very much for your nice feed back.
Your post made me very happy. How is your preparation for Deepavalli? Do you make traditional palagarams?

We have to learn how to make otherwise, slowly it will be forgotten. In Malaysia most of them are only interested in cookies. I will be making about 3 types of cookies.
Have to look for eggless cookies :roll:

Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

P.S Tamby, thanks for all your nice tips in Healthy Living.
All are very useful and valuable.
Thanks, Kugan98.


Note: Your sisters thalai Deepavalli?

[rose75]

Kugan again many many thanks. All your ladus look very faboulous. You must be really be an expert.

One request, can you post the list of goodies you are making for Deepavali?
At least let me feast my eyes on the list :D

Rose

[dev]

K, rava ladoo konjam senjen...around 30 laddus... Sugar konjam kuraichitten...Supera vanthirukku... Thanks a lot K...:)

[Aarthii]

kuganka,all the sweet recipes looks great.
Thanks for all the recipes.

[Aarthii]

Dev,kuganka's rava laddu is always a super hit in my house.I had tried it several times.

As u said it will turn out very nicely.

[selvieam]

kugan, rava laddu and maa laddu is tempting me a lot.

will try anyone of this for diwali.

selvi

[Madhu Sree]

K,

Myself and my mom(mainly my mom) used to prepare any 2 or 3 of the following sweets,

rava laddu, roshogulla, badhusha(spelling corrrectaa?), jaangri, badam halwa, burfi, gulab jamun(almost common), rasamalai...

and then,

murukku naan puzhiven, almost all of these :D

thenkuzhal, mullu murukku, omapodi, tape murukku(using one mould we will prepare), diamond shape chips

hmmmm i miss my mom :( :cry:

[dev]

MS,adhaan amma nalla training kuduthrukaangale... andha experience vechu edho ungalaala mudinjadhai senju manasai thethikonga...:P

[Thirumaran]

hmmmm i miss my mom :( :cry:

Lady Shivaji :clap:

[rajraj]

K,

Myself and my mom(mainly my mom) used to prepare any 2 or 3 of the following sweets,

rava laddu, roshogulla, badhusha(spelling corrrectaa?), jaangri, badam halwa, burfi, gulab jamun(almost common), rasamalai...

and then,

murukku naan puzhiven, almost all of these :D

thenkuzhal, mullu murukku, omapodi, tape murukku(using one mould we will prepare), diamond shape chips

hmmmm i miss my mom :( :cry:

'mainly my mom' = 'I just watched ' ? :lol:

[Madhu Sree]

K,

Myself and my mom(mainly my mom) used to prepare any 2 or 3 of the following sweets,

rava laddu, roshogulla, badhusha(spelling corrrectaa?), jaangri, badam halwa, burfi, gulab jamun(almost common), rasamalai...

and then,

murukku naan puzhiven, almost all of these :D

thenkuzhal, mullu murukku, omapodi, tape murukku(using one mould we will prepare), diamond shape chips

hmmmm i miss my mom :( :cry:

'mainly my mom' = 'I just watched ' ? :lol:

:x uncle yen ipdi vaarureenga :lol2:

baadhusha, halwalaam kashtamaa receipe, adhellaaam 'I just watched' :oops: but rest naanum serndhu seiven... like fryn the jamuns, preparing ladoos, :D

[rajraj]

:x uncle yen ipdi vaarureenga :lol2:

baadhusha, halwalaam kashtamaa receipe, adhellaaam 'I just watched' :oops: but rest naanum serndhu seiven... like fryn the jamuns, preparing ladoos, :D

You are better than me ! :) When I was a student here I tried to make sambaar. It tasted terrible. Then I realized there was no 'paruppu' in it ! :lol: I wrote to my mother asking for a recipe. She told me to hire a cook! It took me a while to make her understand a cook would have cost all my fellowship! :lol:

[kugan98]

Rose, thanks for your post.
Here is my list, Sittu urundai, nei urundai, rava laddu, poruvelnga urundai, Athirasam.

Murukku, ribbon pakoda, omma podi, mixture.
Halva , mysore pak, coconut candy.

Peanut cookies, cornflake cookies, suji cookies.

I want to try eggless achu murukku.
Thats all Rose. Now you can feast on them :lol:
Thanks and take care, kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, glad that your rava laddu came well.
Actually, it is very simple to make.
You can actually mix all the ingredients and keep them in a airtight container. When ever you want just heat up some ghee and make them into balls.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Aarthii, for the nice compliments.
Whats your list for Deepavalli.
I am sure you will get nice sweets in your place.
Take care Aarthii, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem, for the nice words.
What are you planning to do for Deepavalli.
I know you are an expert cook.
Give us a glimpse of your goodies.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Madhu, you have got a very nice list.
all are difficult but tasty sweets.

Madhu, nothing like eating what our mom makes.
Avangga kai pakkuvameh vera thaan.

I too miss my mom Madhu :cry2:
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Thiru Tamby, ungga Deepavalli eppadi.
Kanya enna palagaram senchangga.

Illa M.I.Law veetukku pooiveduveengala?
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Uncle, I have yet to try making sambar without dal :lol:
Thanks, Kugan98

[Madhu Sree]

Madhu, you have got a very nice list.
all are difficult but tasty sweets.

Madhu, nothing like eating what our mom makes.
Avangga kai pakkuvameh vera thaan.

true k, :D, my appa used to tell 'unakku unga amma kai pakkuvam konjam irukku' :redjump: am happy but mom made food is always the best :D


I too miss my mom Madhu :cry2:
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

:sigh2:

[rajraj]

Uncle, I have yet to try making sambar without dal :lol:
Thanks, Kugan98

Idea for a new recipe ! :lol:

[Madhu Sree]

Dev, glad that your rava laddu came well.
Actually, it is very simple to make.
You can actually mix all the ingredients and keep them in a airtight container. When ever you want just heat up some ghee and make them into balls.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

anga thaaan irukku matteree... initial days enakku urundaiyaa pudikkave varaadhu, odanjidum, 2 pudichu vaikuradhukkullaye kai valikka aarambichurum, but my mom :bow: neraya pudichu veippaaanga, ammaavida paatti innum superaa seivaanga :D

[Thirumaran]

Thiru Tamby, ungga Deepavalli eppadi.
Kanya enna palagaram senchangga.


naan senju koduththaa nallaa saapiduvaa..



Illa M.I.Law veetukku pooiveduveengala?


Thala Diwali kku mattum thaan MIL house :roll: next marriiage kku appuram thaan inimae :boo:




Uncle, I have yet to try making sambar without dal :lol:


Dev kku urupadiyaa therinjathu ithu mattum thaan.. She will post the recipe soon :cheer:

[Madhu Sree]

Illa M.I.Law veetukku pooiveduveengala?


Thala Diwali kku mattum thaan MIL house :roll: next marriiage kku appuram thaan inimae :boo:



:omg: adapaaaavi machaaan :x :hammer: :lol2: :rotfl:

[Thirumaran]

Illa M.I.Law veetukku pooiveduveengala?


Thala Diwali kku mattum thaan MIL house :roll: next marriiage kku appuram thaan inimae :boo:



:omg: adapaaaavi machaaan :x :hammer: :lol2: :rotfl:

Krishnar, Murugar ellaam rendu marriage pannittaa kumbudureenga, naan pannaa thappaa..partiality :x naanum kadavul aagalaam nnu aasapadurathu thappaa :evil:

[Roshan]

Hi K, I tried vendi masala and rich brinjal curry - and it came out really well. Thanks a lot.

[kugan98]

Roshan, thanks for your nice input.
I am very glad that the recipes turned out well for you.
Thanks again for taking your time to give the feed back.
Try other recipes when you have the time.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Rose, here is the green gram pakodi for you.
The picture might look a bit ugly, but it is a very healthy
snack. Thanks, Kugan98


GREEN GRAM PAKODI

Ingredients:
1 cup green gram soaked for about 2 hours.
2 green chillies chopped coarsely

1 tsp coriander seeds coarsely crushed
8 black pepper coarsely crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 small piece of ginger chopped very fine
2 shallots chopped fine
1 tbs coriander leaves chopped fine
2 tbs rice flour
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method:
Drain the soaked whole green gram.
Add in the chopped green chillies. Use a grinder and grind
to a coarse paste. Need not use water.
If needed just sprinkle little water.

Now mix all the other ingredients to the ground paste.
Heat a wok with the oil. Drop spoonful of mixture in the hot oil.
Deep fry till they are cooked. It will be crisp outside,
and a little soft inside. Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve with chillie sauce or mint sauce.


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[Aarthii]

Thanks Aarthii, for the nice compliments.
Whats your list for Deepavalli.
I am sure you will get nice sweets in your place.
Take care Aarthii, Kugan98

yes kuganka,u r right,here we get nice sweets.
But after seeing ur sweet recipes,ennakum aasai vanthuduchu sweet panrathuku.So am planning to prepare some at home.

kuganka peanut cookies ,suji cookies,cornflakes cookies recipe podunga plz.My son likes cookies very much.

After diwali ,in ur free time Muffin recipes iruntha post pannnga plz.

[kugan98]

Aarthii, thanks ma for your post.
Yes, this year all my cookies are eggless.
I will post it soon for you.
Thanks, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Dev, here is the Chettinad pepper chicken.
Ask your cousin to try it out. A hot dish.
Dev, I have a good recipe for grilled pepper chicken with pepper sauce and mashed potato. Take care, Kugan98


CHETTINAD PEPPER CHICKEN

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken cut into pieces
1 big onion chopped
1 big tomato chopped
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cardamoms
3 cloves
1 bay leaf
1 tsp aniseeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs oil

Roast And Make Paste:

½ tsp aniseeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
10 black pepper corns
2 tsp coriander seeds
3 red chillies
1 tsp poppy seeds
Pinch of nutmeg
2 tsp oil

5 pips of garlic chopped
1 inch ginger chopped
½ tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste

Lime juice (optional)
2 tsp crushed peppercorns

Method:

Heat 2 tsp of oil in a wok. Add in the ingredients
In the roast and make paste section.
Fry till the mixture is roasted. Remove and cool.
Now add in the garlic, ginger , turmeric and salt.
Add little water and grind it to a fine paste. Keep aside.

Heat another 2 tsp of oil in a wok, add in the bay leaf, cinnamon stick,
Cloves, cardamom, aniseeds and curry leaves.
Sauté well, add in the chopped onion. Sauté well again.
Add in the chopped tomato and cook till mushy.

Add in the ground paste and stir fry for 5 minutes.
Add in the chicken pieces and mix well so that the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the mixture, add ½ cup of water.
Cook on sim, cover the wok with a lid and cook till the chicken is done.

Always check and stir so that it does not stick to the wok.
Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle the crushed pepper powder and remove.
Add the lime juice if using. Garnish with cut coriander leaves.



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[gulabjamun]

Kugan it looks like I have to visit your thread daily, otherwise there are so many recipes to catch up.
Good you have posted non-vegetarian recipe also.
We can try it out for Deepavali. Please post your grilled chicken also, but I do not have a oven. Is it possible to cook without an oven?
Nice post your cookies also, I usually buy them :lol:

[sudha india]

Illa M.I.Law veetukku pooiveduveengala?


Thala Diwali kku mattum thaan MIL house :roll: next marriiage kku appuram thaan inimae :boo:



:omg: adapaaaavi machaaan :x :hammer: :lol2: :rotfl:

Krishnar, Murugar ellaam rendu marriage pannittaa kumbudureenga, naan pannaa thappaa..partiality :x naanum kadavul aagalaam nnu aasapadurathu thappaa :evil:

kadavul aga idhan qualificationnu yaarya sonnadhu ? :evil:
Kadavul kitte irundhu nalla vishayangala eduthukkappa........

Adhu sari...yaar kitte idha sollanumnu theriyama sollitten. :evil:

[rose75]

Kugan thanks for the pakodi recipe. I am sure it is a very healthy snack. Lots of protein in the grams.

I feel like coming to your house for deepavali after seeing your list of recipes. Both olden and modern palagarams.

Where do you live :lol:
Rose

[dev]

Thank a lot K for the pepper chicken recipe... pls post the other grilled pepper chicken recipe when u find time...

Me and kid down with flu...I'll read the other posts later...Keep going K...:)

[selvieam]

kugan tried rava laddu today (very few), came out well.

[selvieam]

i have to start from tuesday. my list is beetroot halwa (my husband's favourite), every year diwali starts with this only.
mysore pak, laddu, cashew burfi.
murukku, ribbon pakoda, mixture.
sukiyan on friday morning. so many houses to distribute. last min i may introduce badhusha too. let us see.

[Thirumaran]

Krishnar, Murugar ellaam rendu marriage pannittaa kumbudureenga, naan pannaa thappaa..partiality :x naanum kadavul aagalaam nnu aasapadurathu thappaa :evil:

kadavul aga idhan qualificationnu yaarya sonnadhu ? :evil:
Kadavul kitte irundhu nalla vishayangala eduthukkappa........

Adhu sari...yaar kitte idha sollanumnu theriyama sollitten. :evil:

late realisation.. itha antha munnaadiya solli irukalaam.. pengal paesura ethukkum artham kidayaathungrathukku neenga oru nalla example. :yes:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru :lol2:

neenga ethavathu usefull ah post seinchirukeengala :lol2: :shaking: :yessir:

[Thirumaran]

Thiru :lol2:

neenga ethavathu usefull ah post seinchirukeengala :lol2: :shaking: :yessir:
few warning posts for u :poke:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thiru :lol2:

neenga ethavathu usefull ah post seinchirukeengala :lol2: :shaking: :yessir:
few warning posts for u :poke:

:rotfl: Param Shiv ji kE warning sabaaa :poke:

[kugan98]

Rose, you are welcome to my house.
I will pm my address to you.


Dev, sorry to hear about the flu. Take care of kutty.
Hope both get well before Deepavali.


Selviem, glad that the rava laddu turned out well.
Selviem, when you are free please post the proportion for ribbon pakoda. There are many different proportions.
Also your beetroot halwa. Take your time.

Your list of palagarams are all mouth watering.
I know you will be busy with the preparations.
Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Aarthii, let me post some eggless cookies for you.

EGGLESS CORN FLAKE COOKIES

Ingredients:

(A)
1 ½ cups self raising flour
½ cup rice flour
½ tsp baking powder

1 cup corn flakes ground finely
½ cup caster sugar
250 grms soft butter

Melted chocolate
Sliced red cherries

Method:
Sieve together ingredients in A.
In a bowl add in the sifted ingredients.
Add in the ground corn flakes and sugar.
Then rub in butter into flour mixture.
Mix well until it becomes a soft dough.

Roll dough into 1 cm thickness and cut with desired cookie cutter.
Then place on lightly greased baking trays. Allow room for spreading.
Place a small cherry piece in the middle.

Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 15 minutes.
Or until golden brown. Remove from oven let it cool.
When cool, drizzle with melted chocolate.
Let it set and keep in airtight container.


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[kugan98]

[tscii]Aarthii, look out for more eggless cookies.


EGGLESS PEANUT COOKIES

Ingredients:

2 cups plain flour
1 tbs corn flour
1 ½ cups finely ground roasted peanuts
1 cup caster sugar
¾ cup corn oil or a bit more

Method:
Mix all the ingredients well.
Add in the corn oil, little by little.
Mix into a soft dough. It should not stick to your hands.
Roll them into small balls.

Then place on lightly greased baking trays.
Use a fork and make the pattern.
Or you can press, half peanut on the top of the cookie

Bake in preheated oven at 180 degrees C for 15 minutes.
Or until cooked. Remove from oven to cool.
When cool, keep in air tight container.


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[Aarthii]

Kuganka,thanks for the cookies recipes.Will try it out soon and will let u know the result.

[Aarthii]

dev,H r u and kutty feeling now?
dont worry,u both will get well definitely before diwali.
Take care dev

[Aarthii]

selvika,ur list of palagrams are great.
Plz post ur beetroot halwa recipe in ur free time selvika.

[selvieam]

sure kugan, i will send the receipe for ribbon pakoda.

[selvieam]

Aarthi,

definitely i will send beetroot halwa recipe tonight or tomorrow.

[selvieam]

dev,
sorry to hear. take care of urself and ur little one.

[kugan98]

Selviem, and Aarthii, thanks for your nice post.
Selviem, please take your time to post the recipes.

aarthii, if you like the cookies with eggs, the recipes are in Kugan Thread 1.

Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

[tscii]Here is the black pepper grilled chicken. You can do it at home.
Enjoy, Kugan98


BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN WITH SAUCE AND MASHED POTATO

GRILLED BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN:
Ingredients:
2 pieces of chicken chops with skin
2 tsp coarsely crushed black pepper
2 tbs olive oil
2 tsp Worcester sauce
1 tsp of mixed rosemary and sage (Italian Herbs)
Salt to taste.

Method:
Prick the chop with a fork. Mix in all the ingredients.
Marinate overnight in the fridge.
You can use the breast or thigh with bone removed.

Use grill pan, pour little olive oil. Place the chicken chop
with the skin down first. Grill until golden brown.
Flip over and grill the other side. Remove to a plate.

THE BLACK PEPPER SAUCE:
Ingredients:
4 tbs butter
1 tbs black pepper powder
1 tbs cream
1 tbs Worcester sauce
2 cups of chicken stock
1 tbs flour
Little Italian herbs
Salt to taste.

Method:
Heat the butter in a pan. Add in the pepper.
Add in the flour and whisk it fast.
Add in the chicken stock and all the other ingredients.
Let it simmer, till a little thick.
Pour over the grilled chicken and serve.

MASH POTATO
Ingredients:
4 Russet potatoes
3 garlic pips
3 tbs of butter
¼ cup warm cream
Little Italian herbs
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

Method:
Boil the potatoes and the garlic, both with skin.
Remove, peel the skin of the potatoes.
In a bowl put in the boiled garlic and mash it.
Remove the skin, now add in the still warm potatoes, salt
and mash well. Add in the butter and enough warm cream.
Mash every thing well. Add in the Italian herbs and pepper powder.
Mix well and serve with the grilled chicken chops.


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[suvai]

:-) theiryama submit panniten before completing... :lol:

[suvai]

kugan's kitchen saarbila saram saramaaa paattasu vedika poguthu for completing 5 part here on the hub plus for deepavaliiiiii.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Advance congratssssss!!!

Kugan nga :thumbsup: :cheer: :2thumbsup: :clap: konja naal varalainaaa super recipes ellaam miss pannidaren....but its okay.....methuvaa ellaam try panniduveney ;-)

i have to say i tried the following recipes from u ;-)
& they all turned out perfect o perfect...thank u thank u...comments were "super"...;-) it all goes to yr perfect measurements. thanks once again...here they are : a) potatoes with motchai...romba super...:-)
b) adai..(the healthy one with kollu) (yummyyyy i made yr kara chutney)
c)spinach poriyal with lemon juice (loved it)
d)cauliflower spicy masala (excellente)
e) selvi's ellu podi..(excellent)
f) madhusree's coconut podi (excellentey)
g) i tried yr khanom krok too (onga thai friend recipe) romba tasty...brought back some good memories...:-)

innum iruku neraiyaaaaaa try panna....will surely try out more ...but thank u kugan nga for all the fabulous recipes u post...:-)

ellaarum epadi irukeenga?????? missing the visits & chats on here.....but i am feasting my eyes on all the lovely recipes posted :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

sorry dev u & little one not feeling well....hope u both recover fast....

selvi....i am sure yr kids must be excited about all the goodies u r going to make for deepavali...:-)

aarthi....snacks & sweets senji asathidunga onga veetila for deepavali ;-)

kugan nga...onga deepavali list padichi...seriously started looking into flight details to KL..... :lol: :lol:

Happy Deepavali to everyone from my home to yours!!!!!!!

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai for your nice post. Thanks for all the compliments to all of us.
What is the line up of palagarams in your house?
I will be waiting in the airport for you :lol:
Take care, Kugan98

[rose75]

Kugan I made 2 of your cookies. Taste was super.
One small request, in the end please let us know if we can add eggs to the cookies. If so how many eggs. It will be easy for us to add the egg.
Rose

[selvieam]

suvai,
thanks a lot for trying out ellu podi.

[selvieam]

kugan,

ribbon pakoda :

rice flour - 1 cup (raw soak in water for 4 hours, grind and fry it and store). otherwise readymade rice flour good quality can be used.
besan - 1/4 cup
pottukadalai maavu - 1/4 cup
urad dhal powder - 1 tblsp
hot oil - 1 tblsp
garlic paste - 1 tblsp
red chilli powder - according to our requirement
salt - reqd.
mix with hot water and fry in oil

[selvieam]

kuga, another type of ribbon pakoda. soak idli rice for 4 hours, grind nicely in grinder and mix all the above ingredients. this is too tasty. my mom makes this type only.

[selvieam]

kugan,
today i mixed athrisam maavu and made beetroot halwa. what about u???????????

[selvieam]

Aaarthi,

here is the receipe for beetroot halwa:

beetroot - peeled and grated 2 cups
sugar - 1 1/4 cup
coconut milk - 3/4 cup
elaichi powder - 1/2 tsp
ghee - 2 tblsp
cashews and raisins reqd

in a pan, add 1 1/2 tblsp of ghee fry grated beetroot nicely, till the raw smell comes out of it. then add coconut milk, sugar and keep stiring. when it is almost done add elaichi powder.
in a separate pan, add 1/2 tblsp of ghee, cashews and raisins fry till it turns brown, add to beetroot mixture. once it reaches halwa consistency, remove and store.

[kugan98]

Selviem, thank you very much for the two types ribbon pakodas.
Different from what I do. I will try it out after deepavalli.
Also I will try out the beetroot halwa.
Thanks for taking your time, inspite of your tight schedule.

Selviem, I have almost finished all types of palagarams.
Made few types of eggless cookies.

Thanks, Selviem, take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Try this simple tasty cookie.

TRI COLOURED SUJI BISCUIT

Ingredients:
450 grms plain flour
40 grms powdered milk
150 grms suji flour

210 icing sugar
250 grms ghee
7 grms fine salt

1 tsp vanilla essence
Red, yellow and green colour
Caster sugar for dusting.
Small paper cups

Method:
Mix all the flours and keep aside.
Mix well the ghee, sugar and salt well.

Now add in the mixed flours, and vanilla essence.
Make it into a soft dough. Keep aside for 10 minutes.

Now take the dough and knead again.
Add a little more ghee if you find the dough stiff.

Divide the dough into 3 equal parts.
Add one colour to one dough. Mix well and keep.

Take a little of each coloured dough and roll into marble sized balls.
Put them into the paper cups. Sprinkle little caster sugar.
Put them in a preheated oven, 180 degrees C.
Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove and cool.
Store in an airtight container.


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[Aarthii]

Selvika,
Thanks for the halwa as well as ribbon pakoda reicpe.
Will try it out soon and will let u know the result.

[Aarthii]

kuganka,thanks for the tri colored cookie.
Tried ur diamond cuts recipe.It came out good.Fulla sapittutum mudichuttum. :lol:
have to make second batch today. :D

[Aarthii]

Suvaika,
Eppaid irukeenga?
Kandipa senchu aasthida vendiyathu thaanu mudivu panitten.
what about ur preparations ofr diwali?

[NM]

Dearest K and Kugan Kitchen's periyorgale, thaaymaargale.. vaNakkam :lol:

K - advance vaazhtukkal for completing the 5th edition of KK. :cheer:

To everyone - Deepavali vaazhthukkal. Ungal veettil inbam ponggattum!

We're not celebrating as its not yet a year since my mom-in-law passed away.

Take care all....and miss you too......

[rose75]

Kugan you are missing for the past 2 days. I think you must be very busy with your preparations.
Have a nice time. Happy Deepavali to all my friends.
Rose

[kugan98]

Aarthii, thanks for your nice compliments.
Make more of the item :lol:
Thanks, Take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

NM, I was really thinking about you.
So glad to see your post. Take care of your leg NM.

Sorry you are not celebrating Deepavalli this year.
Our NOV anneh too is not celebrating this year.

Hope you have a nice trip to India.
I am too going on the 20th for medical reasons.

Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Rose, thanks for your wishes. Yes, I am a bit busy with all the work around. Cooking for many occasions.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98


NOTE: I think all our friends are very busy with preparations.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan ka, ungaluku biscuit bake panna kooda theriyuma :shock: :clap:

[kugan98]

[tscii] Tried eggless achu murukku, and it was a huge success.
Here is the recipe. Kugan98

EGGLESS ACHU MURUKKU (ROSE COOKIES)

Ingredients:

1 cup rice flour
½ cup plain flour
1/8 th cup corn flour
Sieve the 3 flours well together

1 ¼ cup thick coconut milk
½ cup sugar
½ tsp salt
A pinch of white lime (chunnambu )
Oil for frying

Method:
Put the flours, sugar, white lime and coconut milk in a bowl.
Mix well till the sugar dissolves.
Beat the batter till it becomes smooth.

Heat oil in a wok over medium flame.
Take the achu murukku mould and dip it into the oil to make it hot.
When the mould is hot, dip it into the batter.
Take care not to let the batter cover more than ¾ of the height on the mould.

Plunge the mould into the hot oil and hold for a minute.
Then slip the murukku off the mould by shaking it gently.
Let the murukku cook for 1-2 minute till it turns lightly brown.
Remove and drain onto a kitchen paper towel.
When cool store in a airtight tin.



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[tscii]Here is a nice prawn varuval recipe. It will be a very good party dish. Kugan98



PRAWNS VARUVAL

Ingredients:
500 grms medium prawns cleaned
I big onion sliced
2 tbs oil
1 sprig curry leaves
½ tsp aniseeds
1 tsp lime juice or little more
Little cut coriander leaves
Salt to taste

To Be Ground To Paste Raw:
150 grms big onion chopped
8 dry red chillies
6 pips of garlic
1 tbs coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
¼ tsp turmeric powder

Method:
Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the aniseeds and curry leaves. Add in the sliced onions, saute well.
Add in the ground paste, fry till the raw smell goes.
Add in the ginger and garlic paste. Add also the turmeric powder.

Stir fry nicely till the oil seperates.
Add in the cleaned prawns, salt and sprinkle little water.
Stir fry till the prawns are cooked, and the dish little dry.
Add in the chopped coriander leaves. Off the stove.
Add in the lime juice stir well and remove.
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[kugan98]

P.S Tamby, you are around. All our friends are very busy.
Yes, I do bake biscuits, before many types using eggs.
Now I have to experiment baking without eggs.
Some turn out really good. Thanks, Tamby. Kugan98

[gulabjamun]

Kugan, I ever grateful to you. It was very easy for me to follow your recipes to make the goodies for deepavali.
I am also cooking your chicken curry, mutton varuval for deepavali. My friends are going to be surprized with my mouth watering dishes. I am very very happy. My deepavali wishes to all my friends, and special wishes to you.

[rajraj]

Happy DeepaavaLi ! :)

Have all the adhirasam, jaangiri,jilebi,halwa, mysore paak, rosagulla, murukku,seedai, kaara boondhi,poochchi koodu etc to your hearts content ! :)

[selvieam]

wonderful achu murukku kugan. looks so perfect.

[dev]

I am backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk..............:D Thanks K, Aarthii, selvi,Suvai...:)

Yet to read the previous pages... achu murukku sooper K... :)

[dev]

K, Thanks a lot for the BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN... Can we use chic without skin in that recipe... Inga chicken skina saapidurathuna ennai oru maadhri paarpanga...:lol:

Aprom cornflakes cookies recipela caster sugar use panna solli irukeenga...can we use regular sugar instead... I have a pack of corn flakes lying in the pantry for months now and mom will be really happy to see it get used...;)

[lakme]

Kugan, achu murukku looks super!!
Happy deepavali to all friends in KK.

[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem for your compliments.
I am also happy that the achu murukku came out nicely.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev I am happy that you are fine now.
Hope Kutty too is better.

Thanks for the compliments.
Dev, you can grill the chicken in a non-stick pan.
The skin helps so that the flesh of the chicken does not stick to the grilling pan. You can grill the chicken without the skin.



Dev, just take your sugar, run it in your dry grinder once.
Your caster sugar is ready :lol:

Try it out Dev, take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Lakme, so glad to see your post.
Thanks for the compliments. I have few more recipes,
no time now , will post them after Deepavalli.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

My Dearest Friends of the Kugan's Kitchen.
I would like to wish each and every one of the Kugan's Kitchen " A VERY HAPPY DEEPAVALLI"

May GODDESS LAKSHMI Bless each and every home with, wealth, good health and long life.
May each home be filled with laughter and joy.

KUGAN98

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[PARAMASHIVAN]

hE hE hE Aapey Diwali Folks (Endhiran istyle)

[Thirumaran]

Happy Diwali Kugan and Other Samayal Experts ( :? ) and saapaattu experts (Dev, Sudha) :2thumbsup:

[bkarthika]

Hi,

I wish Kugan and All Kugan thread friends Happy and Prosperous Diwali !!!!! :boo: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[dev]

Thanks K... try pannuren cookies after deepavali... Innaiku kitchen if fully reserved for sweet making... amma is kindifying wheat halwa...:slurp:

[dev]

Wishing Kugan's kitchen friends a very happy and safe deepavali...:D

[Mrs.Mano]

Dear Kugan!

Wish you and your beloved family a very Happy Deepavali!
It was very kind of you to enquire after my health and thank you for the same.
Celebrate Deepavali with more and more sweets!

[gulabjamun]

Hai Kugan and friends. May this Deepavali brighten up all your homes. Wishing you all a very sweet deepavali. Cheers.

[Aarthii]

My dear friends,
Wish u all a very happy and wonderful diwali. :D

[NOV]

Thank you Mrs. K, and wishing you and your loved ones a great Deepavali.

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[dev]

NOV, idhu enna malaysian damilaa?...:lol2:

[onionlover]

Wishing everyone in Kugan's Thread a very happy Deepavali.
Thanks for all the recipes.

[NM]

K - take care of yourself. Health is the greatest wealth!

[selvieam]

friends,

wishing u all a very HAPPY DIWALI

[kugan98]

[tscii]My dear friends, thank you very much for all the greetings.
I am sure every one would have enjoyed a very happy Deepavalli.
At the same time, everyone would feel very sluggish with all the rich food. Here is a rasam to clear everything :lol:
Thanks, take care, Kugan98


PEPPER CUMIN RASAM

Ingredients:

1 tbs tamarind paste
5 pips garlic crushed with skin
Salt to taste
1 cup water

1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbs toor dal
¾ tsp coriander seeds
½ dried red chillie
Few curry leaves
Crush them coarsely

3 cups of water

1 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 dry red chillie cut into pieces
A pinch of asafoetida powder

Method:
Mix the tamarind paste, with the 1 cup of water.
Add in the crushed garlic and salt. Let it boil.

Once it boils , add in the crushed ingredients.
Let it boil till the raw smell goes.
There will be a thick paste of tamarind and spices.

Now add in 3 cups of water, reduce the flame to simmer.
Let it the rasam heat through gently. Do not let it boil.

In a separate pan, add in the oil, splutter the mustard seeds.
Add in the red chillies ,curry leaves and asafoetida powder.
Pour it into the rasam. When rasam foams on top, sprinkle little
water and remove. Close the lid and let it rest for a while.
Serve with little over cooked steaming rice.



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[kugan98]

[tscii]Oh, well all in festival mood still.
I made this mutton masala with mock mutton.
It was a super hit with friends. Try it friends.
kugan98.

MUTTON MASALA

First Masala:
100 grms shallots
2 tsp chillie powder
2 tsp coriander powder
2 cups of water
Grind all together.

Second Masala:
2 tbs oil
3 tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp aniseeds
4 small onions
2 sprigs curry leaves
¼ cup grated coconut
Fry all well and grind to smooth paste

½ kg mutton pressure cooked with turmeric powder
2 green chillies sliced
1 cup ground tomato
2 tsp ginger garlic paste


4 sliced shallots
1 sprig curry leaves
½ tsp aniseeds
1 inch cinnamon stick
3 cardamom pods
2 star anise flower
1 tbs oil
Salt to taste

Method:

Pour the first masala in a pot. Add in the green chillies.
Add in also the ground tomato, salt and boiled mutton.
Let it simmer and boil, so the raw smell goes.
Add in the ginger and garlic paste. Let it boil.

Now add in the second masala. Let it come to a nice boil.
Taste for salt and chillie (heat)

In the meantime, heat a pan with the oil.
Add in the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and anise flower.
Add in the aniseeds, curry leaves and shallots.
Fry till the shallots turn lightly brown.
Pour this in the boiling curry. Mix well.
Remove and serve with rice, roti or idli.

NOTE: Add liquid as to how you like your gravy.



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[suvai]

helloooooooo nga kugan :-) nalla irukeengala?
super picture rasam...apadiye oru cup la oothi enakum paas pannidunga.....i love when rasam has that frothy look on top....athu rasam :mrgreen: :thumbsup:

muttom masala - seems like you would have tempted your neighbours to go over to your place wanting to know if they could go over to eat what ever you were making.....lots of steps so for sure it will taste good ileengala ;-)

inga deepavaliku naan romba panna mudilainga....made some kesari & i had thattai from grand sweets....so athai vachi thalliten....i didnt have the time to do variety....but its okay....enjoyed all that was put on the table :mrgreen:

iniki namma veetila pudhina thogayal/oru palakad kuzhambu/keerai kootu/vendakai poriyal (your style - super ah vanthichi) i have made it once before too...;-) oru salad...oru rasam....aachi i had the time to do some cooking athaan pottu paathrirathai ellaam oru uruttu urittiten.....keticha satham?? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Hope everyone had a wonderful deepavali!!!! :-)

kugan/dev/selvi/aarthi/sudha/nm vedicha pattasu satham enakum ketichey... :mrgreen:

[NM]

suvai-nga : namma veettu munpurathula oru vaana vedi, appuram oru 'damaar'nu oru sattham, palichchunu oru oli ... athu ennaanu paartha,

'oru chinna paathran vizhunturathu - athil ... DEEPAVALI VAAZHTHUKKAL FROM DAMAAL-DUMEEL SUVAI-NGOV '- nu pOttu irunthuchunga :lol: :lol: appadiyE paathram uruttura santham thaangOv! :lol:

Hope you had a wonderful celebration! :D

[dev]

mutton curry pic bayangara temptingaa irukku... I don't eat mutton...so maybe soya chunksla senju paarkiren...

K, vazhaipoo chips konjam try panninen... supera vanthichu...Simple dosai kurmavum senjen... very yummy with dosai... Thanks a lot for the recipes K...:)

[dev]

suvai-nga : namma veettu munpurathula oru vaana vedi, appuram oru 'damaar'nu oru sattham, palichchunu oru oli ... athu ennaanu paartha,

'oru chinna paathran vizhunturathu - athil ... DEEPAVALI VAAZHTHUKKAL FROM DAMAAL-DUMEEL SUVAI-NGOV '- nu pOttu irunthuchunga :lol: :lol: appadiyE paathram uruttura santham thaangOv! :lol:

Hope you had a wonderful celebration! :D

:lol:

[kugan98]

Thanks Suvai, you made the Kugan's thread ore kalakalappu.
Romba santhoshama irrukku.

Yes, the mutton kulambu was a hit.
I also made special fish biryani, of course mock fish :lol:
I will post the recipe soon. You can even make it without the fish. Its a village type of biryani.


The next day was plain cumin rasam, very satisfying.
What ever it is, be happy with what we make, that is very important.

Thanks Suvai for your nice post.
Take care, kugan98

[kugan98]

Nm, thanks for your nice post.
Yes, we too heard Suvai's crackers :lol:
I am sure Suvai's cooking too would be Suvai O Suvai.
Thanks Nm, take care of your leg.
Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for your compliments and nice post.
Dev, naanggalum, soya mate thaan.

Just boil them nicely, with little garlic, and ginger.
Squeeze out the water nicely.
Marinate with ginger, garlic paste, salt and chillie powder over night. Shallow fry in little oil, make the mutton kulambu
as per recipe, add it to the kulambu.
Super mutton masala kulambu :lol:

Thanks, take care, Kugan98

[kugan98]

Little bit of what I made. Not all items are here.
I have left out some, only noticed after taking the picture.
Thanks, Kugan98


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[dev]

Thanks a lot for the tip K... will try it...

Spread is sooooo inviting...esp the athirasam...:slurp:

[dev]

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!! Another century by K!!!!!... :bluejump: :redjump: :bluejump: :redjump: :bluejump: :redjump: :bluejump: :redjump:

[selvieam]

congrats kugan for another century.

[NM]

K -

CONGRATULATIONS TO K AND EVERYONE!

ANOTHER CENTURY....
Soon K"s thread will suprass Sachin's centuries! :lol:

Best wishes and a toast to K and members for more centuries to come ... :redjump: :cheer: :pink:

[suvai]

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: to Kugan & members for accomplishing another 100 pages!!
May you spread your cheer more nga kugan!! :-)

[suvai]

kugan nga....super sweets & kaarams on the plate :-) thank u once again for all the lovely recipes with pictures nga.

nm.....thank u thank u....appaa onga description was very vivid...was just following your write up & kaaathu pochi with all the "damaal & dumeel" :mrgreen: :mrgreen: thanks nga nm....even though we cant burst crackers here...manasaara paaatasu vedichitom kugan thread la deepavaliku....... :mrgreen:

[lakme]

Kugan, your deepavali platters look lovely!Congrats--looking forward to the new thread!

[dev]

K, pls begin the new thread with a bang!!!...

[kugan98]

My dear friends, Kugan takes a BIG bow and thanks from the bottom of his heart for all the wishes and blessings.

Without you all no Kugan's Kitchen.

Thanks, to NOv anneh, Suvai, Dev, Nm, Selviem, Lakme, Suja,
Aarthii, Karthika, Madhu, Sudha, Rajraj uncle.
Please have a big heart and forgive me if I have left out anyone. Thanks again.
GOD BLESS ALL YOUR FAMILIES.
KUGAN98