as u said kugan, aarthi's feedback is motivating me.
i am not a good cook. i do simple cooking at home. like to try new receipes.
selvi
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as u said kugan, aarthi's feedback is motivating me.
i am not a good cook. i do simple cooking at home. like to try new receipes.
selvi
kugan,
ur cabbage, potato combo is different. i normally prepare cabbage with carrot, beans.
cabbage and peas
cabbage and pasiparuppu
cabbage and kadalai paruppu
only cabbage
but ur is a different combination. i will try and come back to u.
selvi
Hi kugan,
Thank u nga.....yes ellaam ok here.....velai naala coming home late so athukapuram to sign on takes alot out of me...so ipadi nadula time kidaikum bothu i sign on to see ekacheka recipes & wonderful comments......:-)
rajma rice was the first one that caught my eye so i tried that & posted the comment udaney! ;-) i had to let u know nga
:mrgreen:
stomach vaazhthum bothu...antha recipe koduthavangalai maraka mudiyuma??? ;-)
How have u been?
Dev...aduthu onga mushroom curry thaan...;-)
nalla irukeengala?
Selvi....tried yr wheat dosai & beans poriyal also...rendum came out well nga...thank u...hope all is well!
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Sudha india...glad u liked thayir roti..& gave it a try..;-)
kugan....masala adai recipe try paneengala? athai time kidaikum bothu try panni paarunga...:-) kids will surely like it.
aarthi.....happy that u r trying out all new recipes & soon u will become more than an expert....becoz all the recipes on here are tried /tested & approved by some of the best food critics (veetila irukaravanga thaan) :mrgreen: :mrgreen: so enjoy!
madhu enaanga gun um kaiyuma vareenga....bathilaa oru bajji bondaa konduvantheenganaa...masala tea oda saapida suvaiya irunthu irukumey??? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
(joking only)
kugan nga what a unique combo of cabbage & urulai....pannida vendiyathu thaan seekiramey;-)
dev .....the masala chapathi what will be consistency.....dry or liquidy?
thanks
suvai,
thanks for the feedback. everybody is fine over here. missing u in the thread for sometime. do drop in whenever u get time.
selvi
dev,
i made masala chapathi for today breakfast, it came out nicely. kids enjoyed and gave comments like this, amma this is indo-chinese roti.
i made it dry. how the actual consistency will be? after suvai's doubt i also want to ask this.
thanks
selvi
kugan,
i made ur masala tea for my husband. planning to prepare the masala powder and store, so that everyday i can use for him.
thanks
selvi
Suvai, naan nalla iruken... mushroom try pannunga...very quick & easy recipe...:)
Masala chapathi should be dry... but not vara vara...hmmm... something like chilly parotta... tht's y I have mentioned in the recipe not to let the tomatoes dry out...
Selvi, glad u all liked it... I make veggie chapathis out of the leftover chapathis... very simple... grate carrots, cabbage, finely chop beans,capsicum... thinly slice onions... chop some tomatoes...
heat oil... add some jeera(optional)...then the onions-fry till translucent... then goes in chilly pwd & garam masala pwd...at last add the vegs, tomatoes ^ salt... saute well till the veggies r done but still retain some crunch...don't add any water... aprom, add in chapathis cut into small squares or thin strips... mix well... serve with boondhi raita or plain curds or as such...:) this is a good lunchbox item too... the more he veggies, the better it tastes... this again is a dry dish...
note: if the chapaths r too dry, u can sprinkle lil water towards the end...
For masala chapathis, if u have leftover kurma, u can add a lil of it & it'll taste diff and nice...
Also, u can add scrambled eggs to the masala chapathis...
the kids r right... it's a fusion food...;) actually it was an attempt to recreate chilly parotta but in a healthier fashion and it clicked...:) but I liked it when I used naatu thakkalai only... the apple thakkalai or bangalore thakkalai version was ok but not tongue tickling...Quote:
Originally Posted by Selviem
Ok done slevika.Will try it with the thin ones and will tell u abt the outcome.Thank u slevika.Quote:
Originally Posted by Selviem
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Originally Posted by kugan98
Thats so sweet of u both kuaganka & slevika. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Selviem
Thanks for stating like that.Actually the fact is, by ur amazing cooking methods u both are motivating me to do wondeful cooking and giving me a chance of getting applaudes frm my hubby.I have to thank u and this thread a lot.It has played a major role in my cooking. :D
Once agian thanks a lot.
kuganka,Thanks for the Masala tea recipe.Tea is my husband's Favourite. :x
I dont like tea. :(
But I used to make for him without any interest,since i dont know the secrets of making a good tea properly. :wink: Here after am going to make as per ur way.Thank u kuganka
kuganka,tried the cracked wheat upma recipe.It came out very well.My lil prince had it fully . :D
Enna paduthama,avan sapittathu nethu thaan.Illati kuganka believe me,i have to run behind him in order to make him finish the plate.
But yesterday, venum venumnu kettu sapittan.Am very happy abt it. :)
We had it along with tomoato thokku.Wow,such a nice combination.its superb.
Yes suvaika,kandipa athula santhegama illa.Epdiyum intha thread enna expert aakama vidathu. :wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by suvai
Koodava en husbandum,nanum nalla taste-anatha sapittu sapittu oru round koodava weight poda porom. :lol:
dev,
thanks for the another of receipe of masala veg chappathi, i will this one too. my kids chilli parotta very much. but it is not healthy too. so i can make them satisfy by doing this. always some chappathi will be left after lunch, so i can make masala chapathi for dinner.
With out tension, i made it for breakfast. kids happily ate it, they too told to keep it for lunch box.
thanks for ur new innovation. if u have any fusion cooking receipe that we can pack for kids box, please post some.
thanks dev.
selvi
Aarthi,
u use thicker variety of rice flakes. i never tried in thinner one.
selvi
Aarthi,
u will not become fat, just control SOS in ur family. That Salt,Oil and Sugar. That is enough.
selvi
Aarthi,
Enjoy cooking. We r just sharing our receipes. We all make all dishes at home. but each and everyone's receipe is slightly different. so we will not be bored of our cooking.
selvi
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Originally Posted by dev
Thanks Dev for the nice recipe, I too at times recycle my chappathis. Mine is a little different style. Hope to try your way too.
Here is how I do.
FRIED CHAPPATHI
Ingredients:
4 chappathis keep in the fridge for ˝ an hour
2 cups of mixed vegetables cut into small pieces.
(cabbage, carrot, green peas, potato etc )
1 onion chopped
˝ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp chillie powder
˝ tsp coriander powder
A pinch of garam masala
Salt to taste
1 tsp oil
Little coriander leaves for garnishing.
Method:
Cut the chappathis in long strands.
Heat a wok with the oil. Add in the cumin seeds.
Add in the onion, veges, chillie powder,coriander powder,
a pinch of garam masala powder and salt to taste.
Fry in a low flame and make sure that the veges are just done.
Stir fry type where the crispiness stays.
Now add in the cut chappathis and mix thoroughly.
( I do not add tomatoes as the whole thing becomes soggy)
Garnish with the cut coriander leaves and serve hot.
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Aww sorry Dev, I just saw your other version of cooking the chappathi. Thanks Dev .
Selviem thanks ma for all your nice posts.
Its good that we share all our recipes.
Nice to know that you made masala tea.
Thanks Selviem. kugan98
Aarthii you are our latest addition to Kugan's kitchen.
You active participation in this thread makes me very happy.
So do you like coffee ? o.k I will post filter coffee for you soon.
Thanks Aarthii. Kugan98
Suvai nga thanks for your nice post.
I can understand your situation.
Not that easy when you are working.
I too have to juggle my time between office and house work.
Since its our own company i can manage to relax a bit.
Suvai nga do drop a line when ever time permits.
Thanks. kugan98
[tscii]Try this mini idlis
MINI IDLIS IN SAMBAR
Ingredients:
Idli flour to make mini idlis.
Idli Sambar:
1 cup moong dal
20 shallots or small onions
2 tomatoes sliced
4 green chillies slit and cut across
1 sprig curry leaves
˝ tsp mustard seeds
˝ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp sambar powder
Salt per taste
2 tsp oil
Chopped coriander leaves to garnish.
Method:
Dry roast the moong dal until there is a nice aroma.
Boil or pressure cook the moong dal till cooked well,
with enough water to make watery sambar.
Heat a pan with the oil, add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
After they splutter, add in green chillies, tomatoes, curry leaves,
and the shallots. Sauté well till the tomatoes are mushy.
Add in the sambar powder and salt.
Also add in the cooked moong dal and let it boil for few minutes,
till the raw smell of the powder goes.
Add the chopped coriander leaves, remove.
Arrange few mini idlis in a bowl pour in the sambar.
The idlis should swim in the sambar.
Serve hot.
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[tscii]I have been looking out for more adai recipes.
My aunt told me this is how it is done.
You have to eat it suda suda so as to be crispy.
I tried it out and it was.nice. Good avail combo for adai.
RESTAURANT STYLE ADAI & AVIAL
Ingredients:
1 cup rice flour
˝ cup toor dal
˝ cup channa dal
15 dried chillies less if you want
1 sprig curry leaves
Little asafetida
Little salt
Method:
Soak the rice, toor dal and channa dal for 1 ˝ hours.
Add the dry chillies , curry leaves and grind to a coarse batter.
Add in the asafetida powder and salt.
Mix well and make the adais. Drizzle little gingelly oil around the adais. Cook on both sides. They will be crispy.
Serve with avial
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Kugan, edhukku sorry ellam... ur is a bit diff with vegs chopped & cori pwd, no tomatoes... so it should taste a bit diff... I'll try it sometime...:)
Does anyone here have a recipe for mini pepper idli & mini masala idli... I had it in a wedding function here & liked it a lot...
Selvi, i'm not able to recollet any good lunchbox recipes for kids... niyabagam varumpodhu inge post pannuren...
If kids like pasta, u can make it the same way as u make the vegetable chapathis... it'll be good...
Idlis can be cut into pieces(u can toss in lil oil & cook it in the oven until crispy if u want to) & cooked in the same fashion as we do the masala chapathis...but for idlis no need of marinating in the sauces...also, u can omit gin-gar paste... add lil tomato sauce to the gravy just before adding idlis...
podi idlis can be made with idli podi/curryleaves podi/murungaikeerai podi etc... just season with mustard,urad dhals & fry some onions...then add in the podi of ur choice & at last the idlis cut into strips or sq pieces...
dev,
thanks a lot. i do make pasta, podi idli.
i will try the masala idli. whenever u remember some fusion receipes which can be prepared fast, post the receipes for me. coz here kids leave to school by 6.15 in the morning.
selvi
kugan,
thanks. i made the masala powder for tea. it came very nicely. actually it is good for health.
thanks kugan. it is pleasure to share the receipes what we know.
selvi
kugan,
ur masala chapathi also i want to try. tomorrow i will try and give u the feedback.
selvi
kugan,
mini idlis and sambar is my favourite. whenever i go to restaurant i order that.
ur picture is so tempting for me.
thanks
selvi
Thanks Dev and Selviem for your nice posts.
Selviem I too go through the trouble of preparing
lunch for the children to take to school.
The eldest leaves around 6.20 a.m,comes home at 5.00 p.m
The others by 6.40 a.m, they will be back by 1.30 p.m
Different schools.
I will prepare the cutting and things the previous evening.
I will also cook the rice for fried rice that evening.
My morning starts at about 4.30. a.m
Prayers and start cooking, luckily I have a maid to help.
I do things like, pasta, noodles, sandwiches, fried rice.
coconut rice with sambal and veges (famous in Malaysia)
Kalantha rices, fried chappathi, kothu partha, sweet buns.
bread upma. thalica kolukattai and so on.
I also add few cherry tomatoes, cut fruits, grapes , sliced cucumber at times.
Sometimes they will request for fried potato fingers with sauce.
It was very easy when we were non-vegetarians.
Well I am coping. Kugan98
[tscii]My family loves caramel pudding.
I found in the net a recipe for eggless caramel pudding.
I was over joyed and made it at once.
It was a disaster for me. The whole thing was like soft porridge.
It collapsed when inverted on a plate.
The recipe gave me some idea as to how to make it.
I tweaked the recipe making changes here and there.
Finally I made the caramel pudding.
Taste appadi onnum ahh haa ohh ohh illai.
Something is better than nothing.
THANKS TO THE OWNER OF THE RECIPE
Kugan98
EGGLESS CARAMEL PUDDING
Ingredients:
3 cups - milk
4 level tsp - custard powder
15 tsp - sugar
1/2 tsp - vanilla essence
7 gms - china grass or 11/2 tbsp – gelatin
Method
1. Soak the china grass in 3/4th cup water for 1 hour.
2. Put to cook on a slow flame until it dissolves.
3. You can use gelatin (with 1/4 cup water) instead of china grass.
4. In a pan add 4 teaspoons of sugar for caramelising and 1 teaspoon of water and go on cooking until it becomes brown.
5. Spread it all over the mould,rotating the mould to spread the sugar evenly. Keep aside for 10 mins.
6. Mix the custard in 1/2 cup cold milk.
7. Boil the remaining milk with rest of the sugar.
8. When milk starts boiling add the custard and go on cooking until it becomes thick.
9. Add the china grass(or gelatin mixture) to the custurd.
10. Boil again for 2 mins.Strain the mixture into a container.
11. Add the vanilla essence. Mix well.
12. Pour this mixture over the prepared mould.
13. Put it to set in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
14. Before serving loosen the sides with a sharp knife and invert on a plate.
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Try this combo of chutney.
CARROT TOMATO CHUTNE Y
Ingredients:
Dry roast: A
1 tsp urad dal
tsp cumin seeds
5 red chillies
6 pepper corns
Saute in oil: B
1 cup carrot diced
1 cup tomatoes chopped
1 big onion chopped
2 pips garlic
1 small piece ginger
1 sprig curry leaves
Salt to taste
Oil
To temper: C
2 red chillies cut into small pieces
1 sprig curry leaves
tsp mustard seeds
tsp urad dal
oil
Method:
Powder the dry roast items in A
Saute in oil the items in B
Let it cool, then grind it to a paste.
Add the powder to the ground paste.
Heat oil and temper the items in C
Pour the tempered item on the ground paste.
Stir nicely and serve with dosa or idli.
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Here is a healthy wholesome subzi...It's Spinach veg subzi...
- by DEV
Ingredients:
Yellow moong dhal : 50 gms
Spinach : 1 medium bunch or 1 cup( 1.5 litres cup)
garlic : 2
ginger : 1' piece
green chillies : 1
vegetables(carrot,cauliflower,yellow(sweet) corn) :500 gms
salt & chilli powder : to taste
Boil the veg in water seperately...there should not be any water left after cooking the veg...so add minimal water...
cook the moong dhal,coarsely chopped spinach,garlic,ginger & g.chilles in a cooker for 1 whistle...let cool & churn in a mixie to make a coarse paste(needn't be very smooth)...
add the spinach paste,salt & chilli powder to the veg & let it simmer for a minute...Serve hot with chapathis... the final product must be thick & not watery...So take care in adding water to the veg...
Variations:
1.can add tomatoes while cooking the dhal & add a bit of garam masala for a more spicier version...
2. can do the same using boiled eggs instead of vegetables...
3.spinach chicken will also be good...in this case make it a bit spicier to make it tastier...
Tip:
The bitterness of spinach varies...I've added dhal to mitigate the sourness...The traditional recipe uses cream instead of dhal & paneer instead of vegetables...In order to make it healthy,I've made these modifications...
The sweetness of the carrot & corn also helps in mitigating the sourness of spinach to some extent...U can vary the amount of spinach if u find it's bitter using the measurements given above...
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kugan,
nice to see so much of receipes. for me morning starts at 4.30 am. i prefer to give fresh food. i am breaking my head what to give everyday. they dont take rice. kids leaves by 6.15 and comes back home by 1.15. They need breakfast dry type. i make podi idli, onion utthapam, veg utthapam, stuffed chappathi, noodles/pasta/macroni and the nuggets.
selvi
kugan,
combo chutney is good. i do prepare with slight variation.
i will try urs too.
selvi