DIET KITCHEN

[dev]

Selvi, ella pugazhum iraivanukke...:bow: :lol: chumma ARR stylela try panni paarkiren...;)

Glad kids liked the rasmalai...adikadi senju kudunga... except for the sugar, it's quite healthy... calciumm rich, no oil sweet...:)

lauki kheer recipe post pannunga selvi...

soup with bread is very good for a lazy dinner... 10 mins velai thaan soup seiyya...so it'll be good for u to prepare it now so tht u can get few extra hours of rest...:)

[dev]

Dev - I tried the soup yesterday, it was very nice. The carrot itself made it sweet, so it didn't need any more sugar!

Ksen, glad u liked it...

yeah, S also said no to extra sugar...but i liked mine with a pinch of sugar...

Aduththu pumpkin soup seiya poren... nalla vandha recipe post pannnurenn...:)

[Selviem]

sure dev, kids wants me to do frequently. as u said except sugar there is no oil or ghee.

very tired after the party. i will post kheer at the earliest. tomorrow dinner is soup with garlic bread. i will give u the feedback.

waiting for pumpkin soup.

[dev]

Take ur time Selvi...:)

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, for the nice wheat porridge.
I made today and turupathiya saapiten :lol:

Thanks again Dev, Kugan98


THE WHEAT PORRIDGE:
http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8666/wheatporridge.jpg

[dev]

Glad u liked it...:D

[Selviem]

dev,
made carrot soup today. that is only for dinner. now i tasted it was very nice. i added a piece of yellow pumpkin, herbs, 1 tblsp of moong dhal. i will give u the feedback tomorrow.

[dev]

dev,
made carrot soup today. that is only for dinner. now i tasted it was very nice. i added a piece of yellow pumpkin, herbs, 1 tblsp of moong dhal. i will give u the feedback tomorrow.

okay!!!...:)

[dev]

Babycorn -cauliflower pepper curry:

5 baby corns cut
1/4 of a big cauliflower- cut into smmall florets
1 small carrot- cut into 1/2 circle
a handful of peas
1 big onion- chopped fine
2 medium tomatoes- chopped
3 gar & 1'' gin- crushed
1 ' pattai & 1 clove, jeera
1/4 tsp garam masala
2 tsp cori pwd
turmeric, chilly pwd & pepper pwd, salt

Boil the vegs in salted water until 3/4th done

Heat a tbsp oil. Add in the pattai & clove, 1/4 tsp jeera. once flavourful, add in the onions,lil salt & saute on low-med flamme until nice & brown. It'll take around 8-10 mins.

Add in gin-gar paste & saute for further 3 mins until fragrant & the onions turn real brown.

Add in the powders(tur,chilly & cori). saute on low flamme.

Add the tommatoes,few curry leaves. cover & cook till tomamto becomes mushy. takes 4-5 mins.

mash it well with the back of a spoon. Add in the pepper pwd & garam mmasala. Mix well.

Add in the vegs & 1/4 cup water, salt if req.

Cover & cook on low flame for further 3-4 mins.

Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with rotis.

Note: I've added carrot-peas for color. U can omit it if u want to.

Babycorn-capsicum commbi also tastes good. Capsicum can be added. If using, add it to the gravy along with the veg(baby corn). No need to pre-cook capsicum.

Mushroom can be prepared in the same manner.

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, for the nice recipe.
I will cook this dish and have it with my oats porridge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner :lol:
Thanks Dev. Kugan98

[dev]

K, 3 neramum orye dishaa???!!!... en ippadi ungalai neengale kodumai pannureenga...;) Since u cook many dishes for lunch, select the healthiest among those(no coconut,no deep fried) & have it with a small qty of rice or with 1 or 2 chapathis... if u try extreme dieting, it'll be very difficult to sustain for long...

[kugan98]

Some one had stated that they had banana stem soup.
I have not done it before, only poriyal , kutto etc.,
So I made up the soup myself and cooked it today.
Not only that, banana stem paruppu kutto,
and a friends recipe of banana stem thick curry kutto.
Appa innaiku muluvathum banana stem thaan :lol:
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

Thiru thaan banana stem soup pathi sonnar... K, unga banana stem soup recipe post pannunga...

[sudha india]

Hi everybody

Banana stem soup is famous in coimbatore.
Race course walking track-la it sells so fast everyday.

[Selviem]

dev,
yesterday night we enjoyed ur soup, it came out nicely, very tasty. we had it with garlic bread.

cauliflower, babycorn pepper masala i will try and give u the feedback.

[kugan98]

Sudha ma konjam banana stem soup recipe podungga.
I have posted my very own version in Kugan's Kitchen.
Let us see the difference. Thanks. kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kugan ka , I hope you read all the tips in 'Healthy living' thread

thanks

[kugan98]

Kandippa tamby, I have learned a lot from your discussion.

My only weakness is coffee and sweets as Dev said.
I fast so many days, tuesday, thursday, friday and saturday.
In between, ammavasai, pournammi, sasti, prodosham and things.
All these days only mid day meal, night 1 fruit, 1 glass low fat milk.

Most of the days there will be visitors to the house.
I have to make dessert as one item.
If its not a fasting day, my diet finish.
These are hurdels to my dieting.
Anyway I am going on. When I see Dev and Madhu writing
their diet menu for the day, I feel guilty and feel strong
to go along with them.
Thanks Dev and Madhu for the inspiration.

Keep writing tamby, your tips are very useful.
Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Kandippa tamby, I have learned a lot from your discussion.

My only weakness is coffee and sweets as Dev said.
I fast so many days, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
In between, ammavasai, pournammi, sasti, prodosham and things.
All these days only mid day meal, night 1 fruit, 1 glass low fat milk.

Most of the days there will be visitors to the house.
I have to make dessert as one item.
If its not a fasting day, my diet finish.
These are hurdles to my dieting.
Anyway I am going on. When I see Dev and Madhu writing
Their diet menu for the day, I feel guilty and feel strong
To go along with them.
Thanks Dev and Madhu for the inspiration.

Keep writing tamby, your tips are very useful.
Thanks. Kugan98


Kugan ka

2 much coffee is bad for you, It will dehydrate you, increase your blood pressure and it will not make u sleep well.

Even I like sweets, but my favourite food items has to be extremely hot :P ..

Most sweets will not convert food into energy like hot food (chillier) ... quickly hence the chance of storing the energy is fat.

Drink warm water frequently... water should be consumed at body temperature level for effective digestion. I.e. 37 degrees Celsius

[dev]

K, kavalai padatheenga... mudinja varai try pannunga...:)

Coffee-a konjamm cut pannitu tea try pannunga... if possible green tea or lemon tea...

[dev]

Healthy Bhel:

chop fine- 1 onion, 1 tomato(deeseeded) 1/2 cucumber(if naatu cucummber is available, use tht), tender curry leaves & cori. leaves.

Add to it a handful of boiled peanuts(if not avail, use roasted peanuts), lemon juice to taste,KMP or chilly pwd.

Take 2 cups of puffed rice. Add in 1 tsp coconut oil. mix well.
Add in lil KMP or chilly pwd. mix.
Add in the vegs. mix well.

Serve immediately. Else it'll become soggy.

Note: u can use tomato sauce instead of lemon juice.

mint chutney & sweet chutney can be used if available. omit Lemon juice in tht case.

All ingre are to taste. So feel free to adjust qtys to taste.

[dev]

Delicious Buttermilk:

Grind together lil jeera & coriander leaves,salt to a coarse paste.

Add in the buttermilk & mix well.

Pass thru a sieve.

Drink!!!...

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev, this buttermilk only saves me.
I hate plain water, so my maid will make for me
buckets of low fat mooru :lol:

For the season in Malaysia now, I need lots and lots of mooru.
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

If u donn't like drinking plain water, then neer mor is the best substitute... :) But appapo plain waterum kudinga Kugan...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thanks Dev, this buttermilk only saves me.
I hate plain water, so my maid will make for me
buckets of low fat mooru :lol:

For the season in Malaysia now, I need lots and lots of mooru.
Thanks. Kugan98

aahaa ivalavu naalum ungaluke samaichu potathu maid a :x :lol:

PM kidaichutha kugan ka :?

[kugan98]

Tappu tamby tappu.
Maid only helps out in the work.
Of course she will make my drinks and so on.
Samayal namma thaan. :smile2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Tappu tamby tappu.
Maid only helps out in the work.
Of course she will make my drinks and so on.
Samayal namma thaan. :smile2:

Ok , I was only joking :D

[dev]

Pumpkin soup senjen... mega flop!!!... went into the drain...:lol:

[kugan98]

Dev, what happened ?
Enngeh tappu nadanthathu?
So sorry.
Kugan98

[dev]

recipela mention panni irundha alavu bayleaf add panninen... over flavour & somehow bayleaf din't go well with pumpkin... next time I'll tryy with some variations & no bayleaf...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

WARNING:

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME



Pumpkin soup senjen... mega flop!!!... went into the drain...:lol:

[Selviem]

dev,

i tried ur carrot soup, in that i add yellow pumpkin, it came out very nicely.

same receipe given by u. i added with the veges, ginger, herbs (parsley, rosemarry, oregano, thyme, sage), methi leaves, pudhina leaves (all little)

[kugan98]

Dev, do not worry, I will post one pumpkin soup.
Aanaa konjam unhealthyaa irukkumeh :lol:
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

k, pls do... naanga adhai healthyaa maathidurom...:P

[kugan98]

Sorry Dev, waiting for nice ripe pumpkin.
Other wise it will be not tasty and the colour will look very dull.
Kugan98

[dev]

no probs K...take ur time...:)

[dev]

had a corn n mushoom salad with vinaigrette at fresh n naturals... yumm!!!... Good selecion maddy...:thumbsup:

[dev]

Green peas paratha:

Grind together to a rough paste- raw green peas, salt, ginger & green chillies.

heat a tsp oil. add in the paste, lotsa roasted cummin powder, lil garam masala & saute.

Add water & cook covered till raw smell disappears & the mixture is quite dry.

Use this as a stuffing to mmake stuffed peas paratha.

Serve with curd sprinkled with chilly pwd , roasted jeera pwd or chaat masala.

Note: u can add amchur pwd or lemon juice to add to the taste.

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev for the green peas paratha.
It would be a nice change from the normal paratha.

I will post the pumpkin soup tomorrow.
Pumpkin vaangiyaachi. :lol:

Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thanks Dev for the green peas paratha.
It would be a nice change from the normal paratha.

I will post the pumpkin soup tomorrow.
Pumpkin vaangiyaachi. :lol:

Thanks. Kugan98

aiyaiyo marupadiyuma ,, I escape u :shaking: :yessir:

[dev]

pls do, K... :)

[dev]

Thanks Dev for the green peas paratha.
It would be a nice change from the normal paratha.

I will post the pumpkin soup tomorrow.
Pumpkin vaangiyaachi. :lol:

Thanks. Kugan98

aiyaiyo marupadiyuma ,, I escape u :shaking: :yessir:

ungalai thuraththa ippadi oru vazhi irukunu munname theriyamma poache!!!...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Thanks Dev for the green peas paratha.
It would be a nice change from the normal paratha.

I will post the pumpkin soup tomorrow.
Pumpkin vaangiyaachi. :lol:

Thanks. Kugan98

aiyaiyo marupadiyuma ,, I escape u :shaking: :yessir:

ungalai thuraththa ippadi oru vazhi irukunu munname theriyamma poache!!!...

ellam neenga last time seitha 'pumpkin soup' thaan :lol2:

[dev]

PS, indha thavai senju ungalukku parcel anuppuren...:lol:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

PS, indha thavai senju ungalukku parcel anuppuren...:lol:

sutham... apurum airport la 'bomb' nu solli dispose paniduvanga :lol2:

[dev]

PS, indha thavai senju ungalukku parcel anuppuren...:lol:

sutham... apurum airport la 'bomb' nu solli dispose paniduvanga :lol2:

yaarukku anuppi irukenu paarthal dispose panna mmaatanga...avangale ungalukku kondu vandhu tharuvanga... naatukku oru nalladhuna yaar vendaammnu solluvanga...:lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

PS, indha thavai senju ungalukku parcel anuppuren...:lol:

sutham... apurum airport la 'bomb' nu solli dispose paniduvanga :lol2:

yaarukku anuppi irukenu paarthal dispose panna mmaatanga...avangale ungalukku kondu vandhu tharuvanga... naatukku oru nalladhuna yaar vendaammnu solluvanga...:lol2:

Adi pavee :twisted: :lol:

[dev]

PS, indha thavai senju ungalukku parcel anuppuren...:lol:

sutham... apurum airport la 'bomb' nu solli dispose paniduvanga :lol2:

yaarukku anuppi irukenu paarthal dispose panna mmaatanga...avangale ungalukku kondu vandhu tharuvanga... naatukku oru nalladhuna yaar vendaammnu solluvanga...:lol2:

Adi pavee :twisted: :lol:

hehehe...

[PARAMASHIVAN]

BF

(8am)

50g of Protein Milk Shake

(10am)

Some Cheddar cheese biscuits (50g packet)


(12pm)

50g of Protein shake
500 ml of water

(2pm)
2 slice of bread with 2 slice of soya
500 ml of wtaer


(4pm)
2 slice of bread with 2 slice of soya


(7pm)
1 spoon of rice, 2 spoons of soya curry, 2 spoons of spinach, some salad

(8:30pm) 50G of proten shake

(9pm -10pm) watch Vadivelu/ Vivek comedy :rotfl:

[dev]

wrng post

[dev]

PS, spoonna endha spoon... tspaa, tbspaa illa periya spoona...:lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

PS, spoonna endha spoon... tspaa, tbspaa illa periya spoona...:lol2:


periya isponnunga :lol2:

[dev]

PS, spoonna endha spoon... tspaa, tbspaa illa periya spoona...:lol2:


periya isponnunga :lol2:

seri seri...:lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

PS, spoonna endha spoon... tspaa, tbspaa illa periya spoona...:lol2:


periya isponnunga :lol2:

seri seri...:lol2:

vaitherichal :rant:

[dev]

PS, spoonna endha spoon... tspaa, tbspaa illa periya spoona...:lol2:


periya isponnunga :lol2:

seri seri...:lol2:

vaitherichal :rant:

wht should I?...:huh:

PS, pls post ur diet in the healthy lifestyle thread... not here...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

PS, spoonna endha spoon... tspaa, tbspaa illa periya spoona...:lol2:


periya isponnunga :lol2:

seri seri...:lol2:

vaitherichal :rant:

wht should I?...:huh:

PS, pls post ur diet in the healthy lifestyle thread... not here...:)

Saary madam :oops:

[dev]

tht's okay sir...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

tht's okay sir...:)

marupadiyuma :angry2:

[dev]

tht's okay sir...:)

marupadiyuma :angry2:

neenga mattum madamnu sollalama!!!... :twisted:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

tht's okay sir...:)

marupadiyuma :angry2:

neenga mattum madamnu sollalama!!!... :twisted:

Oh athuka

yEn intha kola veRi (vadivelu style) :lol2:

we need to cleanse this thread, lots of diigressions :)

[dev]

aamam...:lol2:

aamam...too much digressions... chat pannanummna CCku pogalaam...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

aamam...:lol2:

aamam...too much digressions... chat pannanummna CCku pogalaam...:)

Nov anNe

Do the honours pls...

[Selviem]

friends i tried palak riatha in one restaurant last. i liked the taste. it was very nice with tandoor whole wheat roti.

blanch spinach and choppe finely.
transfer in serving dish. pour skimmed yoghurt, sprinkle salt, pinch of red chilly powder, 2 pinches of roasted jeera powder, pinch of garam masala powder. garnish with few pomegranate seeds. donot mix and serve. when u eat just mix and have it with rotis. nil oil dish.
1/2 roti with this dish will be filling.

[dev]

Intersting recipe Selvi...I'll try when i buy spinach next time...

[dev]

Tried this chaat yesterday & we liked it a lot.

Corn salad/chaat:

Mix together steamed sweet corn kernels, raw onions, cucumbers, tomatoes,coriander leaves(chop these 4 fine), shredded carrots, lemmon juice, everest pani puri masala, pepper powder. Serve.

Note: U can try chaat masala if u don't have pani puri masala.

U'll have enough salt in pani puri masala. so need of extra salt.

[dev]

Ksen, the corn chat had a taste very similar to the peanut n nuts chaat we had the other day... So u can try the same masala with peanuts, roasted channa. try pannineengana sollunga...;)

[kugan98]

Thats a nice recipe Selviem, very simple also.
I wanted to try spinach chutney.
I do not know how it will turn out.
Thanks, Selviem.

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev for the corn chat recipe.
Let me get some chat powder first.
Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

I love chat, with lots of green chilies :)

[dev]

K, vaangitu, try pannitu sollunga... I used everest pani puri masala...:)

[Selviem]

dev,
one suggestion in corn salad, if we use capsicum chopped fine to the salad, it will be very crunchy and very tasty too. try this
u may like it.

[dev]

dev,
one suggestion in corn salad, if we use capsicum chopped fine to the salad, it will be very crunchy and very tasty too. try this
u may like it.

oh yeah... u r right Selvi... I don't usually stock capsicumm...so it never struck...will try next time...:)

[Selviem]

dev,

corn salad variation:


instead of corn we can use kidney beans/ boiled white channa /green peas to give the variation. when we use either of these, we can have soup with that. so this will be one meal and filling too.

[dev]

Selvi, :ty:

will try with green peas next time... we get such fresh g.peas this season...:)

[dev]

Camme across an interesting chaat recipe...

Noodles Chaat:

atta noodles-broken into smmall pieces & dry fried for few mins. U can alternately microwave for 1-2 mins.

Mmix together finely chopped onons, boiled potato pieces, tomato, green chutney, tomato sauce, soy sauce, lil salt, chaat masala. Once well mixed, add in the noodles, coriander leaves. Mix well & serve.

[Selviem]

dev,
noodles chat is something different, but very interesting. i have to try, will it cook when we keep it in microwave.

[dev]

Selvi, it'll become crispier... just like sev... u have to use instant noodles... maggi works best...

[dev]

Interesting recipe... kids would love it...

Banana Popsicles dipped in Chocolate and Nuts

http://mixtomatch.blogspot.com/2009/01/banana-popsicles-dipped-in-chocolate.html

[kugan98]

Thanks Dev for all the chat recipes.
Our children are not that familiar with chat things.
I have to introduce slowly to them.
Thanks Dev.
Kugan98

[dev]

K, I'm sooooo crazy abt chaats... :slurp: try it & kids might like it... chaats are so easy to prepare provided u've done some prep work already...

K, try the banana popsicle... it's so easy & looks so tempting... I'm posting the recipe here for easy reference... Thanks Anudivya for this easy recipe...

Banana Popsicles dipped in Chocolate and Nuts

Ingredients:

Bananas - 5 large
Dark/Semi-sweet chocolate - 1 cup
Fatfree Half and Half milk- 2 tbsp
Chopped Nuts (Almonds/Peanuts/Walnuts/Pistachios) - As needed

Hardware:
Skewers or Ice-cream sticks - 10 (break off sharp tip if using skewers)
Tray
Wax paper

Method:

Cut bananas in half, insert an ice-cream stick into each one. Lay it on a tray lined with wax paper and freeze for about 4-5 hours. I freeze them overnight. They need to be really cold and frozen before the next step.

Melt chocolate and milk over a double boiler, the top bowl should not touch the water below.

Keep stirring the chocolate till it becomes silky smooth.

Take the bananas right when you are going to make the dipping, not before that.

Dip or spread the chocolate onto the bananas and immediately sprinkle or roll in chopped nuts.

Lay it flat on a wax paper on a tray and freeze again for 3 hours or till the chocolate has hardened.

To store, you may store it in freezer bags once they are completely frozen.

Makes a great snack for kids and for the kid in you!

[kugan98]

Dev banana popsicles looks intresting.
Will keep in mind.
Two of the boys are having very bad cold.
I will do it once they are free of it.
Thanks Dev, kugan98

[dev]

okay...:) I'm sure kids will thank me for the recipe...hehehe...

[dev]

Sweet corn veg soup:

Sweet corn kernels from 1 big corn: boiled until tender.grind 3/4th to a very smooth paste.

1/2 carrot chopped fine

3 beans chopped fine
Spring onion white, 1 garlic- chopped

Heat 1/2 tsp butter. Add in onion,gar. saute for few secs.

Add in the beans & carrot. stir fry for a min.

Add the corn paste, corn kernels, 500 ml water(more or less to ur liking), salt, pepper powder. Let it come to a boil.

Skim away any froth that forms on top. Boil for 2-3 mins.

Add in 2 tsp(or more if u want it thicker) corn flour mixed with water.

Let it boil again for another minute.

Add spring onion greens-chopped.

Take off flame & serve piping hot.

Note: U can add viniger if u want to, along with the vegs.

Chillies in vinegar, chilli oilm, soy sauce can be added on serving.

Sesame oil-1/4 tsp can be added towards the end for flavour.

veg stock/ veg stock cube can be used & it'll give an added flavour & taste.

[ksen]

Dev - that banana popsicles is originally from fingertips.com, - it used to come on Pogo or Cartoon network, and is now in their classic collection. There are lot of ideas for fun foods for kids in that site.

[dev]

oh, I C... will chk out the site... Thanks Ksen...

[dev]

Selvi, just wanted to remind u of lauki kheer recipe... time kidaikum podhu post pannunga...

[dev]

Ok...the recipe for vazhaithandu soup I made today... wouldn't say it's the best soup... it was ok... but there's so mmuch roomm for improvement... I'm writing the recipe here so tht I can refer to it the next time... Make sure the soup a lil hot n spicy coz thandu doesn't have any taste of its own...

Banana stem soup:

1 cup banana stem cut into 1/2 circles
1 small tomato
1/2 " gin
1 garlic
1/2 tsp peppercorns
1" pattai
salt
500 ml water

Cook all the above for 1 whistle. fish out the pattai.throw it away.
reserve 5 pieces of thandu-chop it. Grind the rest of solids to a paste. mix with the water & pass thru a sieve.

To the strained liquid add the following:
1 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp green chilly sauce
pepper pwd.
chopped thandu.

Let it boil for 2-3 mins. take off the froth tht forms on top of the soup.
Add in 1 tsp corn flour mixed in water. The soup shouldn't be too thick. it should still be watery after adding the corn flour mix.
Let boil for a min.
Add in chopped spring onions.
Imme take off flame.
Serve hot.

Note:
Next time I might leave out ginger & pattai. Those r not the best spices to go with thandu soup. But they were not bad either. :lol2:

[dev]

S says the vazhaithadu soup from racecourse soup vendors taste very close to what I made yday!!!... But naan taste panni paakanum...apromm thaan nambuven...:lol2:

[selvieam]

dev,
i will send it at the earliest. i totally forget about that. sorry

[selvieam]

dev,
banana stem soup, next week i will try. receipe is very interesting.

[selvieam]

Lauki kheer:
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lauki - 500 g peel of the skin and grate it. no need to remove the seeds. i use to select the tender vegetable.

in a vessel put the grated vegetable cover and cook for 10 mins in the slow fire. also u can microwave it. the raw smell should go from the vegetable.

in a heavy bottom vessel, add 1 litre of whole milk, when it comes to boil, add sugar 2 cups of sugar and allow it boil, it should reduce little.
now add the cooked vegetable with the water (water may come from vegetable). allow it to boil for five minutes

blanch 2 tblsp of pistas(remove skin), 5 cashews, 5 almonds (remove skin), grind to a paste, add this to milk mixture. let it boil for 3 mins.

soak 1/2 cup of basmati rice for 1/2 hour and grind to a coarse paste. add this paste to the milk mixture.

allow it to boil for 5 to 10 mins, now the mixture will become little thick.

once it comes to the room temp, add little rose water or rose essence and mix thoroughly.

now pour this mixture in a serving tray, garnish with (blanch another 2 tblsp of pistas, remove skins and sliced) pistas, saffron.

keep this in the refrigerator, for a day and serve.

it u want like pudding, add more of rice, if u want it to be semisolid, my measurement will be correct.

sugar will be not like payasam. this dish will not be very sweet. mild sweet it will be.

if there is any doubt, please let me know.

[kugan98]

Dev, banana stem soup pathi neenga ennakku sollave illai.
Race course soup maathiri irunthatha?

Thanks for the recipe.
I will try it soon.

I am a bit shaken up by the gelatine affair.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Selivem thanks for the kheer recipe.
Something very different.
Thanks, Kugan98

[AudazJay]

Dev, banana stem soup pathi neenga ennakku sollave illai.
Race course soup maathiri irunthatha?

Thanks for the recipe.
I will try it soon.

I am a bit shaken up by the gelatine affair.
Thanks. Kugan98

Kugan, don't worry about the gelatin. Mistakes happen to most people. I'm sure you are aware of a candy known as "Mentos". It contains gelatin too though I'm not sure if it's from pig or cow.
Like Madhu, I always thought that gelatin is actually pig fat. Nevertheless, only after reading Paramashiva's post did I know that gelatin can be produced through cows' fat too.
Anyway, Mentos is sold widely in Malaysia and people seem to purchase them in huge amount, totally ignoring the fact that gelatin is contained in it. The Malaysian Government too is ignorance of the "gelatin factor" and has never made it an issue til' date.
So, don't worry about this. You're just not exposed to the contents of gelatin. That's not your fault.

[dev]

Selvi, thanks a lot for the lauki kheer recipe... :)

K, hubby says vazhaithandu soup taste was very close to racecourse soup... I have not tasted the soup from racecourse yet... so I'm not sure... To me, the soup tasted ok...I'll def make it again but I was like "idhu thaan tastena, indha soupka iththanai kootam!!!"... nothing aahaa ohooo abt it... considering the health benefits, we can have it...:)

I'm planning somme variations to the soup... will post here if it works..;)

[kugan98]

Dear Jay, thanks for your comforting words.
Actually I felt very bad.
This has taught me a lesson to read the ingredients first.
Thanks Jay. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, tell us if you make any changes to the valathandu soup.
I will try your version first.
Thanks. Kugan98

[selvieam]

kugan,
sometimes we make mistakes, so dont feel bad. so that in future u will be careful in buying foodstuffs.

[selvieam]

dev,
u r most welcome, u try and let me know. also plz post the variations in soup.

[dev]

sure sure...:)

[dev]

Another version of thandu soup inspired by chettinad style tomato soup recipe. Since thandu doesn't have any taste, d soup tastes more like tomato soup but it does have all the goodness of thandu.And much more colorful(beautiful orange color) & flavourful than the earlier version.

Vazhai thandu soup / Banana stem soup : version 2

Heat lil ghee in a pressure cooker. Add in 1" pattai, 1 krambu, 1 small yelkkai, 1 tsp sommbu. let brown.

Add green chilly, 1 s.onion chopped, 1 L. tomato. fry for 2 mins.

Add 10-12 round pieces of thandu,1 heaped tbsp yellow moong dhal, turmeric, salt & pepper pwd. mix

Add 500 ml water & cook for 3 whistles.

let it cool down a bit. reserve 4 pieces of thandu & then grind the rest of the soup mixture.

Pass thru a sieve.

Chop the reserved thandu & add to the soup. the soup should be watery(like clear soup). So add more water if req. Bring it to a boil n let simmmer for 2-3 mins.

Add chopped mint , mix & take off flame.

Serve hot.

[dev]

Kugan & Selvi, pls give the VT soup 2 a try & let me know how u liked it...:)

[selvieam]

this soup is interesting. i will try and let u know dev

[kugan98]

Dev, tomorow going marketing.
Getting valathandu, soup making.
Picture coming in forum.
Thanks. Kugan98 :lol:


Thanks Dev, for all your efforts in posting the recipe
for valathandu soup.

[dev]

ok Selvi...:)

:lol2:...K, ennachu ungalukku...recipea padichadhukke ippadina senju saapitaprom eppadi irupeengalo!!!...:lol:

next me planning to try thandu soup with lemongrass...

[Anoushka]

K, I'm sooooo crazy abt chaats... :slurp: try it & kids might like it... chaats are so easy to prepare provided u've done some prep work already...

K, try the banana popsicle... it's so easy & looks so tempting... I'm posting the recipe here for easy reference... Thanks Anudivya for this easy recipe...

Banana Popsicles dipped in Chocolate and Nuts

Ingredients:

Bananas - 5 large
Dark/Semi-sweet chocolate - 1 cup
Fatfree Half and Half milk- 2 tbsp
Chopped Nuts (Almonds/Peanuts/Walnuts/Pistachios) - As needed

Hardware:
Skewers or Ice-cream sticks - 10 (break off sharp tip if using skewers)
Tray
Wax paper

Method:

Cut bananas in half, insert an ice-cream stick into each one. Lay it on a tray lined with wax paper and freeze for about 4-5 hours. I freeze them overnight. They need to be really cold and frozen before the next step.

Melt chocolate and milk over a double boiler, the top bowl should not touch the water below.

Keep stirring the chocolate till it becomes silky smooth.

Take the bananas right when you are going to make the dipping, not before that.

Dip or spread the chocolate onto the bananas and immediately sprinkle or roll in chopped nuts.

Lay it flat on a wax paper on a tray and freeze again for 3 hours or till the chocolate has hardened.

To store, you may store it in freezer bags once they are completely frozen.

Makes a great snack for kids and for the kid in you!

:) thanks for this lovely recipe :) have two questions though.....

double boiler: will a milk cooker do?

can we use cocoa powder instead of chocolate?

[dev]

Anou, unga 2 Qkumm en answer...
1. no idea
2.no idea

:lol:

lets wait for our experts to answer....:)

[Anoushka]

:lol: dev...

[dev]

Another healthy restaurant style recipe from http://saffrontrail.blogspot.com/2007/11/steamed-vegetable-manchurian-in-gravy.html

I'm yet to try it... Thanks Nandita for the recipe... I'm posting the recipe here for easy reference.


Steamed vegetable manchurian

For the manchurian balls

1 loosely packed cup grated bottle gourd or zucchini
2 medium carrots, finely grated
2 cups finely grated or minced cabbage

Upto 1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tbsp finely minced / grated ginger
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 tsp salt
handful of coriander leaves, finely chopped
1/2 tsp black pepper powder

1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients, except flour.
Add flour gradually, while kneading, without using any water. The salt will drain out the water in the gourd. Add upto one cup flour until you get a soft pliable, non sticky dough.

2. Place 4-5 cups of water in the steamer, bring to a boil.

3. Make small balls - about over an inch diameter and arrange them on the oiled perforated vessel to be kept in the steamer. You could also use a bamboo steamer or idli maker.

4. Steam for 10-12 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the balls comes out clean.

While the balls are steaming, you can get the sauce ready.

For sauce:

2 fresh green / red chillies, finely chopped
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
4-5 flakes of garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp oil
1 green bell pepper or carrot, cut into strips
1 medium red onion, finely sliced
1 cup chopped spring onion greens
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp wheat flour dissolved in one cup water
1 cup water or vegetable stock

Directions to make sauce

1. In a large wok, heat a tbsp of vegetable oil. On high heat, saute the chillies, ginger and garlic for a few seconds.

2. Add the bell pepper, onions and half the spring onion greens, rapidly stir on high heat for 1-2 minutes, till somewhat cooked yet crunchy.

3. Add the soy sauce, vinegar, salt and pepper, stir well.

4. Pour into the wok the wheat flour-water mixture. Let this come to a boil and thicken.

5. Adjust the thickness of the sauce to your liking, using the remaining one cup water or stock.

6. Garnish with remaining spring onion greens, put in the steamed balls. Let this come to a simmer. Let the balls soak in the sauce for around 15 minutes before serving hot with rice or noodles.

We loved this dish. Steaming really did not take away anything from the dish, in fact we had more pleasure in eating knowing that our dinner was a whole bunch of healthy steamed and sauteed veggies.

Try it out and it is sure to surprise you, that something so healthy can be so yum :)

[kugan98]

Anu, I am not an expert. Just to let you know what I know.

Anu, boil some water in a small pot.
Put your chocolate and milk in another container.
Hold the container that contains the chocolate and milk
over the boiling water. DO NOT TOUCH THE WATER
The steam from the boiling water will melt the chocolate.
Stir till the chocolate and milk becomes smooth and silky.
Do not stir for a very long time.


If you want to use cocoa powder, than you must use, condensed
milk and little butter, to get the thick silky smooth texture.

Sorry if any one thinks that I am wrong.
All are welcome to give their views.
Thanks. Kugan98

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for the recipe.
Konjam kastamaana recipenu ninaikkiren.
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

K, I feel it's easier than the deep fried version... here instead of frying, u r steaming the balls...so fry pannura velai michcham... other than that, it's almost the samme old veg manchurian recipe...

[Anoushka]

Anu, I am not an expert. Just to let you know what I know.

Anu, boil some water in a small pot.
Put your chocolate and milk in another container.
Hold the container that contains the chocolate and milk
over the boiling water. DO NOT TOUCH THE WATER
The steam from the boiling water will melt the chocolate.
Stir till the chocolate and milk becomes smooth and silky.
Do not stir for a very long time.


If you want to use cocoa powder, than you must use, condensed
milk and little butter, to get the thick silky smooth texture.

Sorry if any one thinks that I am wrong.
All are welcome to give their views.
Thanks. Kugan98

thanks kugan :) I think I will have to give this recipe a miss! No dairy in our house... unless I find some dairy free choc in the market, actually it is easter time, and maybe some dairy free easter eggs are in the shop :D

[selvieam]

dev,
thanks for giving us a nice healthy manchurain, i will try this. as kugan it is little bit long procedure, but let me give a try.

next week let me put this in my menu.

dev, one question. can i make the balls , steam and keep it aside. also the sauce and keep . before serving , can i make the sauce hot, and put the balls in it.

will it soak nicely.

[selvieam]

dev,
tried ur valai thandu soup today-type 1 . we loveeeeeed it.
after 2 days i gona try the second type

[dev]

dev,
thanks for giving us a nice healthy manchurain, i will try this. as kugan it is little bit long procedure, but let me give a try.

next week let me put this in my menu.

dev, one question. can i make the balls , steam and keep it aside. also the sauce and keep . before serving , can i make the sauce hot, and put the balls in it.

will it soak nicely.

u can def do that...:)

[dev]

dev,
tried ur valai thandu soup today-type 1 . we loveeeeeed it.
after 2 days i gona try the second type

really!!!!!... so am i the only one who feels that it's an average soup...:roll:
Did u follow the recipe to the T or did u make any changes,Selvi?...

Really glad u all loved the soup...:) I'll try the soup from racecourse soon & let u know if it has the samme taste...

[dev]

Anou, have a look at this recipe...
http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/crossculturaldesserts/r/dairy-free-chocolate-sauce.htm

[dev]

oats recipes for Kugan & Selvi...

http://kidszone.sailusfood.com/2009/11/20/4-oatmeal-breakfast-recipes/

[kugan98]

Thank you very much Dev,
They all look very easy, and we will not
be bored eating the same oats with the kulambu.

What a co incident, my aunt too gave me a recipe
for healthy oats porridge today.
I had it for breakfast and posted it in the thread.
Thanks. Kugan98

[Aarthii]

Dev,

H r u?
Dev,ore vishaiyam theiryuma ungalaku,nan 1 montha samaikave illa.fulla amma thaan.
Already kuganka recipes ellam phonelava amma kitta solli iruken.so amma very well knows kuganka's recipes.

This time Amma has learnt ur recipes too.Amma did kongu briyani,Kongu rasam by seeing the recipe even she has preapred KMP powder for me also.Both mom and dad liked ur poha chivda snack very much.Dad liked ur dal makani very much.
Thanks dev.

Thanks a lot.Amma conveyed her spl thanks to u

[suvai]

oats recipes for Kugan & Selvi...

http://kidszone.sailusfood.com/2009/11/20/4-oatmeal-breakfast-recipes/


dev...this is quite an interesting thread....thank u for the link ;-)

[dev]

K & suvai, oats recipes try pannitu comments kudunga...:)

Aarthii, glad ur parents liked my recipes...:P KMP podi ready aagidicha....kalakkunga...;) enjoy amma's cooking & parents company...:)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

K & suvai, oats recipes try pannitu comments kudunga...:)

Aarthii, glad ur parents liked my recipes...:P KMP podi ready aagidicha....kalakkunga...;) enjoy amma's cooking & parents company...:)

adEngappa

Roma Pamous aheetenga, summa ethachyum tTV la cookery show panUngappa :lol2:

[dev]

K & suvai, oats recipes try pannitu comments kudunga...:)

Aarthii, glad ur parents liked my recipes...:P KMP podi ready aagidicha....kalakkunga...;) enjoy amma's cooking & parents company...:)

adEngappa

Roma Pamous aheetenga, summa ethachyum tTV la cookery show panUngappa :lol2:

avalo thaane unga aasai... panniduren seekirame!!!....:P

[selvieam]

dev,
thanks for the oats link, really it will help us. i will try and let u know

[selvieam]

dev,
valathandu soup i made exactly like u, no variations

[selvieam]

Aarthi,
happy to see u in the thread.

[dev]

Soup powder:

Roast the following one by one in a few drops of oil until flavorful and grind to a fine powder. Use as required.

Yellow moong dhal(split) : 2 tbsp
Cori. seeds: 2 tbsp
Jeera: 2 tsp
sombu: 2 tsp
peppercorns:2 tsp
red chllies: 4
Pattai: 2 inch piece
clove: 3-4 pieces

[dev]

Bottlegourd-carrot soup:

Heat lil ghee. add 1/2 tsp jeera.
Next add in 1/2 a smmall bottlegourd,1 medium carrot, 1 medium tomato roughly chopped. saute for a min.
Add in salt, turmeric pwd.
Add 500 ml water & cook for 2 whistles.

Once cool, grind it along with 1 tsp (more or less to taste) of soup powder. Pass through a sieve if u want to but it's purely optional.

Add more water/salt/pepper powder if req. Bring the mixture to a boil again. skim of any foam. Let boil for 2-3 mins. this soup should be medium thick.

Serve hot.

[Aarthii]

dev thanks for the soup powder recipe.
Ipdi ellam soup powder irukarathe ennaku theriyadhu dev. :( Thanks for the nice recipe.

can we use this soup powders for all kinds of soups dev. :?:

[Aarthii]

thanks for the bottlegourd -carrot soup dev.will try it out soon and come back with the feedback

[selvieam]

soup powder is very interesting, will try and give u the feedback

[dev]

Aarthii, u can use the soup pwd for keerai soup, tomato soup, bottlegourd soup... I've not tried it in other soups... I'll try & let u know if it goes well with other soups... I believe it'll taste good in thandu soup aswell...

Selvi, do try & let me know how u liked it...also any variations u make...:)

[Anoushka]

Anou, have a look at this recipe...
http://easteuropeanfood.about.com/od/crossculturaldesserts/r/dairy-free-chocolate-sauce.htm thanks dev :) tried the banana popsicle, let us see what prakash thinks about it :)

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Aarthii, u can use the soup pwd for keerai soup, tomato soup, bottlegourd soup... I've not tried it in other soups... I'll try & let u know if it goes well with other soups... I believe it'll taste good in thandu soup aswell...

Selvi, do try & let me know how u liked it...also any variations u make...:)

I yaaam stunned by ur kombination yaaah?? Keep it up :lol2:

[selvieam]

sure dev, i will try soup next week and let u know.

[dev]

Aarthii, u can use the soup pwd for keerai soup, tomato soup, bottlegourd soup... I've not tried it in other soups... I'll try & let u know if it goes well with other soups... I believe it'll taste good in thandu soup aswell...

Selvi, do try & let me know how u liked it...also any variations u make...:)

I yaaam stunned by ur kombination yaaah?? Keep it up :lol2:

en, neenga sinach soup kelvi pattadhilliya???!!!

[dev]

I had a veg soup at race course yday... yum!!!... I guess they add soup pwd to it...will try & post the recipe if it turns out good...:)

[Aarthii]

If u liked it,then for sure plz post it dev.

[dev]

Aarthii, will def post the recipe if it turns out good... The soup I had was greenish...guess they add some greens too... ippo veetil greens edhuvum illai... vanginapromm try pannitu solren...

[kugan98]

Aarthii, you will have to wait for dev, to come
and post the soup recipe for you.
We will wait for her.
Kugan98

[selvieam]

dev,

how is ur health now? r u taking rest.

i tried ur soup today. one variation, that is i made with horsegram. very mild bitter taste, but we all finished the soup.

i told my children it is very healthy, then they had it without saying anything.

[dev]

Am back...with a soup...;)

Cream of mushroom soup:

Heat a tsp butter/oil. Add in 2 cloves of garlic crushed & saute for few secs. Don't let it brown.

Add in 1 packet(200gmms) of button mushrooms roughly chopped,salt,pepper pwd. saute for 2-3 mins.

Add 500 ml water and cook for 1 whistle. let cook & puree.

Add the puree back to the pan. Adjust salt, pepper. Add some milk(50 ml or more) & heat it through. Do not let come to a boil.

Serve hot with garlic bread :slurp:

Note: U can add a tsp of wheat flour or maida after sauteeing the garlic. Keep frying on low flame till flavourful & then add the mushrooms. u can add more water in this case but still get thicker soup.

[dev]

Selvi, which soup did u try?... did kollu make the soup bitter?!!!...:roll:

[kugan98]

Welcome back Dev, hope you are fine.
You are greatly missed in the thread.
Thanks for the mushroom soup recipe.
Will try that out.
Thanks. Kugan98

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Welcome back Dev, hope you are fine.
You are greatly missed in the thread.
Thanks for the mushroom soup recipe.
Will try that out.
Thanks. Kugan98 :twisted:

apPo naa 3 naala post pannatha pothu, yennai yaurum miss pannElaiya

:rant: :( :lol:

[dev]

Thanks K... Do try it..:)

[dev]

Welcome back Dev, hope you are fine.
You are greatly missed in the thread.
Thanks for the mushroom soup recipe.
Will try that out.
Thanks. Kugan98 :twisted:

apPo naa 3 naala post pannatha pothu, yennai yaurum miss pannElaiya

:rant: :( :lol:

:lol2:

[selvieam]

welcome back dev. how r u now?

i tried mixed veges (carrot,cauliflower, cabbage and french beans), slightly bitter.

[dev]

welcome back dev. how r u now?

i tried mixed veges (carrot,cauliflower, cabbage and french beans), slightly bitter.

Thanks Selvi...

mixed veg soup bitteraa irundhicha!!!....:thinking:

[selvieam]

coz of horsegram it is bitter my husband said. for me i didnt felt that. he said slight bitter taste is coming from the soup

[dev]

coz of horsegram it is bitter my husband said. for me i didnt felt that. he said slight bitter taste is coming from the soup

oh, okay...:)

[dev]

very similar to scrambled cauliflower recipe I posted earlier.

Spicy mixed vegetable curry:

Grind to a paste -5 cloves garlic, 1" ginger, green chillies, 1 clove & 2 cardamom, 1/4 tsp peppercorns, 1 tsp cumin & red chilli pwd,turmeric pwd.

Heat a tbsp oil. Add 1 medium onion chopped fine. Fry till light brown.
Add in the paste & cook for 4-5 mmins.
Add puree made from 2 tomatoes.Cook till dry & raw smell goes off.
Add in mixed vegs-cauliflower,carrot, beans,cabbage,peas(2 cups), salt, lil water. cover & cook till almost done.
Add in 1 tsp cornflour mixed with water & let boil till raw smell goes away.
Add 1/4 cup milk & let it come to a simmer. Do not let it boil.Switch off
Garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve with roti.

[dev]

Have done an index for this thread... chk http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2081232#2081232

[Shakthiprabha]

Have done an index for this thread... chk http://www.mayyam.com/hub/viewtopic.php?p=2081232#2081232

deivam :bow: :bow:

Some auspicious day, I might plan to check it up ... never know :ty:

hope u are doing well dev. loads of goodluck. take care.

[dev]

SP, idhukku ennai deivam aakiteengale!!!...;) :lol:

Doing better,SP...thanks a lot...:)

[Aarthii]

Thnaks for the Index dev.really great work.
Thanks a lot.

[kugan98]

Dev, thanks for the index.
Valathandu kidaicitathu :bluejump: :bluejump:
Thanks. Kugan98

[dev]

3 C sandwich:

Heat oil. Add jeera & let it brown a bit. Add in chopped onions & fry for a min.
Add in shredded Carrot, chopped Capsicum, shredded Cabbage & chopped tomatoes. Saute for 3-4 mins until the vegs r half done.

Add in salt, pepper pwd, kitchen king masala & fry for a min.

Add in chopped cori. leaves & mix.

Stuff it between 2 slices of bread & toast it in a sandwich toaster. Yum!!!

Serve with tomato sauce if preferred.

Variation:

Add lil cheese to the stuffing.

Don't make the stuffing too dry. Juicy stuffing is what we r looking for.

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Dear all

Those who are vegetarians, if you ever go to a Chinese or oriental restaurant, please avoid chilli sauce as they contains the skin of 'shrimps'.

[dev]

Healthy wheat string hoppers by Mrs.Revathi Shanmugam.

http://revathishanmugam.sulekha.com/blog/post/2010/02/yummy-wheat-string-hopper.htm

[cepark]

Dear all

Those who are vegetarians, if you ever go to a Chinese or oriental restaurant, please avoid chilli sauce as they contains the skin of 'shrimps'.

thy for info bro .i am a pure veg..... nd i heared that in HORLICKS they r adding a cow bones.....i mean for calcium(is it true pls confirm).

[PARAMASHIVAN]

Dear all

Those who are vegetarians, if you ever go to a Chinese or oriental restaurant, please avoid chilli sauce as they contains the skin of 'shrimps'.

thy for info bro .i am a pure veg..... nd i heared that in HORLICKS they r adding a cow bones.....i mean for calcium(is it true pls confirm).

Cepark,

well come to the thread :lol2:

I will find out and let you know :lol2:

[PARAMASHIVAN]

cepark

As Far as I knoe 'Horlicks' is made out of whey , which is 'mostly' vegi ,

BUT, it may contains vitamins and minerals which are 'not' vegie, pls check on the label before you buy it.

As Horlicks in India is different to the ones they sell here in UK

[rajraj]

Index link for this thread

http://forumhub.mayyam.com/hub/lyrsort.php?t=13908

[chevy]

Dear all

Those who are vegetarians, if you ever go to a Chinese or oriental restaurant, please avoid chilli sauce as they contains the skin of 'shrimps'.

thy for info bro .i am a pure veg..... nd i heared that in HORLICKS they r adding a cow bones.....i mean for calcium(is it true pls confirm).
OMG!!! I don't think so!!

[PARAMASHIVAN]

OMG!!! I don't think so!!

ah! Just remembered this !
The whey protein used in the Horlicks products is suitable for vegetarians because it is produced using either a microbiological rennet or a plant-based alternative, rather than rennet produced from animal sources.

So Never Fear while Shiv ji is here :yessir:

[dev]

Tangy Chickpeas-paneer salad:
Cooked channa - 1/2 cup(soak overnight n pressure cooked with salt till soft)
paneer- 1/4 cup (cut into channa sized squares)
1/2 m. onion- cut into squares
1 s. tomato- chopped
coriander leaves chopped.

To the above add chaat masala, lemon juice, salt, chaat masala, roasted jeera-1/2 tsp and mix well. Can add chopped green chillies if u like it spicy...Yummmm!!!

[Russellfhj]

diet control is not a single human or national problem, it is international problem
one day you found lost your weight,
you do't know fearing factor is
people who lose weight gain it back.

This can be accomplished on the diet side of things by:

-Eating smaller meals more frequently

-when you are going to dining table Counting portions instead of worrying about exact calories

-Focusing on natural fibers like fruits and vegetables

-Drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

[chevy]

Has anyone begun on a diet recently!! Lets keep track together.