Kugan's Kitchen

[nithishri]

Superspiczy ka .. ur cup cake recipe is soo inviting.
June 18th oda Shri ya meet panni 1yr achu
i ll defintely do this cup cake to celebrate the occasion.

[suvai]

hi Madhu Sree!!!
I was very skeptical in trying out your Italian milagai saambar.....but i have to admit.....that u proved me wrong......the taste is superbbbb.....porutkal simple....motham....super suvai...
thank u...

kugan neenga try paneengala?..

[NOV]

For K and Kugan's Kitchen

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[Shanthy]

Dear Kugan

Congratulations !!!!!!. Lovely to see Kugan's kitchen growing strong and attracting more and more hubbers.

Welcome to the hub Nithishri. Glad to see another cheerful member in the hub. Better late than never in welcoming you.

Regards
Shanthy

[kugan98]

Nov anneh pinnitinga.
With your blessings and guidence, hope for another good year.
So as to show our gratitute I am posting a sweet paal payasam for you anneh.
Not forgetting my first supporter Talafanz .

And for all my friends in the forum
Please enjoy the payasam with Nov and Talafanz.
Thanks. Kugan98


PAAL PAYASAM

1 cup long-grain rice
3 litres whole milk
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1 tsp rasins )
1 tsp cashew nuts ) both roasted in ghee
a pinch cardamom powder

Wash and rinse the rice in several changes of water until the water runs clear. Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat. When it comes to a boil, add the rice, lower the heat, and cook for fifteen minutes, stirring continually to prevent scorching. To test if the rice is ready, take out some grains with a spoon, and try to mash them. If it is very soft to the touch and easily mashes, it is cooked. If necessary, cook for a few more minutes. Stir in the sugar, ( Once the sugar is added the rice stops cooking ) and cook for another ten to twelve minutes. Pour in the heavy cream, and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for twenty-five to thirty minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in the nuts and rasins and the powder.
Remove the pan from the stove, and keep it covered to prevent the milk from forming a skin. This dessert may be served either warm or cold.

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[kugan98]

Thanks Selviem, Superspiczy, Suvai, Nithi, Madhu and Shanthy for all your wishes and compliments.

I will try the sambar and saaru and post the pictures soon.
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

Nithshri, welcome to the hub!!!...

Kugan, congrats on completion of 1 yr...

[dev]

Paal payasam looks yummy!!!... I usually cook the rice in the pressure cooker (using water instead of milk) & then add milk, sugar & boil for sometime until it thickens a bit...I also make it with leftover rice if I want a quick dessert... & IMO, it's best had cold-preferably the next day...

[kugan98]

[tscii] I try to squeeze out as many recipes as I can from my aunty before she leaves for India. This is one of them.

CUCUMBER IN COCONUT PASTE

Ingredients:

1 cucumber skinned and cut into small pieces
¼ cup coconut scrapings
2 dry red chillies
2 green chillies sliced fine
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves chopped
1 tsp lime juice or more
Salt
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp oil

Method:
Rub little salt to the chopped cucumber.
Grind the coconut with dry red chillie into a thick paste.
Add the ½ tsp mustard seeds and grind a little more before removing the paste from the blender.
Now squeeze out the juice from the cucumber.
Add in the sliced green chillies to the cucumber.
Add also the ground masala, salt and mix well into the cucumber.
Heat the oil in a pan, add in the ½ tsp mustard seeds and the curry leaves. Season well and add it to the cucumber.
Finally add in the lime juice, mix well and serve.

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[NOV]

So as to show our gratitute I am posting a sweet paal payasam for you anneh.

I wish someone will make it for me and my son (who will be 17 tomorrow)