Kugan's Kitchen Part 2

hello nga kugan,
thank u so much for the murungai keerai rasam ...it looks very delicious....:-)

dev...roti jala ku....muruku mould la kooda pannalaam nu neenaikaren ;-) oru suggestion thaan!.....enaku murungai keerai romba pidikum dev....anupunga engalukum ilasaaana leaves;-)

selvi......hope u r feeling better nga......drink plenty liquids.....hot tea with ginger too......feel well!

nov ngov.....roti jala....looks very fascinating.....never have I seen or heard about such a dish....simple ingri yet looks amazing....if kugan had not posted the pictures i would not have even guessed how they make such a wonderful dish....thanks nga!

selvi what is peper roti?

dev/selvi....ulunthu satham is tempting me ;-)

evolo recipes pottuteenga....time thaan ila try panna ....but will do so slowly....:-)

kugan nga...oru super dosai milagai podi recipe podunga plzzz....;-)

duvai,
already i posted milagu roti in kugan thread 1. i will find the page and let u know. i am feeling better now.
thanks suvai
selvi

kugan,
mould for roti jala is available in tamil nadu. my friend told me. it comes in stainless steel, it contains only one hole. it looks like a cup with handle.
selvi

I am glad you are feeling better.
Selviem I have not heard stuffing in a roti jala.
Thats something new to me.
Yes that is lot of work to stuff and shallow fry.
Here in Malaysia, folded roti jala and chicken curry.
Thats it, people will enjoy it.

Adada Selviem, roti jala mouldukku 5 holes vachu irrukkudathu?
We will have to suggest I think, or maybe they made it to do
jelabis.
Thanks Selviem. Kugan98

Suvai nga nallave yosikiringga.
Why not can try the murukku ural.
Suvai nga try the ulunthu saatham, very nice.
I will soon post the podi for you.
Thanks. Kugan98

Dear Friends, I would like to wish all my Hub Friends
A Very Happy And Joyous Karthigai Deepa Perunaal.
May the lights shine in all your homes.
I pray to the Lord Murugan to bless each
and every one of my friends. Give them good health,
wealth and lots and lots of happiness.
Thanks Kugan98.


HAPPY KARTHIGAI

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KARTHIGAI SWEET AAPAM

Ingredients:

1 cup raw rice soaked for 3 hours
¾ cup of jaggery grated
1 ripe banana mashed well
½ a cup finely chopped coconut pieces
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tbs of wheat flour
A pinch of baking powder
ghee

Method:
Grind the soaked rice to a fine paste.
Add the mashed banan, and grated jaggery and grind it,
to mix well.
The mixture will become more watery after adding the jaggery.
See that the consistency is like the idly batter.

Add the cardamom powder, the coconut pieces, wheat flour
and the baking powder. Mix well and keep aside for about 5 hours.
Heat a kuli panniyara chatty, pour ¼ tsp of ghee into the depressions.
Pour out the batter into the depressions. Allow to cook well on one side.
Now flip it over with a skewer and allow the other side to cook.
Remove when done. You can allow the ghee to drain on a tissue.
Offer to the Lord.

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PORI URUNDAI

4 cups of pori ( this is made by dry frying the aval)
1 cup of jaggery grated
½ cup of pottukadalai
½ cup of coconut cut into small pieces and stir fried in ghee
1 tsp cardamom powder
¼ tsp of dried ginger powder

Method:
In a big bowl mix the pori, pottukadalai coconut pieces,
Cardamom powder and dried ginger powder.

In a wok, add in the jaggery and ½ cup of water.
Make a thick syrup. Check by pouring little syrup
in a cup of cold water, it should form a ball.

Remove from stove and add the pori mixture and mix well,
with a big wooden spoon.

When it is warm enough to hold, take the mixture and shape
into balls using a little rice flour.

My grandmother usually leaves it loose and would not shape it into a ball. She would say that is authentic karthigai pori.
I have done the same.

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hello

Evlo vidhamaana recipes ..... ellorum asathareenga. So nice of you all.

My son is down with viral fever for past one week. he is already underweight, thin. Now all the more ... like a skeleton.
He is choosy in food habits too. Eating is one thing he does not like.

Ellarum diet la irundhu weight lose panra indha kaalathla, can I ask you to post some drink or something which will help increase weight in a healthy way ?

Thanks a lot.

Sudha ma I am so sorry to hear about your son.
There are many weight gain drinks in the market.
Give some good vitamins to increase his appetite.

Sudha I would advise you to consult a doctor.
and follow his advise on what to feed your son.
Ask the doctor to monitor your son for sometime.
Pray to the almighty to ease all your troubles soon.
Hopefully your son will come back to his normal self.

I know how difficult it would be for you.
Take care Sudha. Kugan98

Suvai, epdi ippadi ellam yosikkireenga!!!... murukku press is def a good idea... try panni paarkiren...:) Murungai keerai thaane.... idho anuppiduren..;)

Selvi, TNla enga vaanginanga unga friend?... ketu solla mudiyuma?...

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KADALAI URUNDAI

Ingredients:

2 cups of peanuts
1 ½ cups of jaggery grated
1 tsp cardamom powder

Method:
Dry roast the pea nuts till it gives a nice aroma.
Let it cool, rub with your palm and remove the skin.

Heat a pan add in the jaggery and ½ cup of water.
Boil on medium flame, till the syrup reaches a double thread consistency. ( pour little syrup in a cup of cold water.if it forms
a ball the syrup is ready.)
Remove the pan from the stove, mix in the grount nuts and cardamom powder. Allow to cool for a little while. Not cool very long. Your fingers should feel relatively hot.
Shape into balls using a little rice flour. This prevents the syrup
from sticking to your hands. It will harden when completely cool.

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Sudha, very sorry to hear this... If he likes milk, u can make some milkshakes,milk woth nuts powder(like badam milk etc)... also milk with dates is very healthy & tasty too...

Give him lots of soup...he might not gain weight drrinking soup but it'll def help regain his health faster...

K, thanks fo the 5 spice pwd recipe... sechw peppercorns thedanum inge... can we use this pwd to flavour fried rice?...do u think it's a good idea?...

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ONION BRINJAL

Ingredients:

500 grms round brinjals
3 big onions
1 tsp chillie powder
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
½ a cup of low fat milk or coconut milk
Salt to taste
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp urad dal
1 sprig curry leaves
Oil

Method:
Boil the onions in little water, then puree.
Cut the brinjals into wedges.
Shallow fry them in oil, keep aside.
Heat a wok with 1 tsp of oil, add in the mustard seeds.
Add in the curry leaves, ginger, garlic paste fry.
Now add in the onion puree, chillie powder and tumeric powder.
Cook for few minutes, add in the milk and salt.
Let it simmer till the gravy becomes thick.
Add in the brinjals, and simmer for a minute.
Remove and serve with roti or rice.

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Thanks Kugan and Dev...
You have to see for yourself..... appothan en kashtam puriyum. Malaiyai katti izhuthudalaam, than giving him food. Mmmmmm

Dev, you can use our black pepper.
You have to use very little for seasoning.
Thanks. Kugan98

Kuganka,thanks for the karthigai deepam pooja recipes.Definitley it is going to be very heplful for me.

Thanks a lot kuganka.

Sudhaka,give ur son every night one cup of warm milk with two teaspoons of honey.It will increase his body weight.As well as both milk and honey are good for health.

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Selviem I have not heard stuffing in a roti jala.
Thats something new to me.

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Not really. Very common during Musllim fasting month. All kinds of stuffing, like potato, mixed vege and sardine.
But its not fried after that tho. :roll:

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Suvai nga nallave yosikiringga.
Why not can try the murukku ural.

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Not a good idea. The mixture will seep around the edges, thus destroying the shape.

The best method is to use a can and punch some holes in it.

Oh yeah, make sure you leave the mixture to rest at least 1 hour before you start making the roti jalas. You can leave overnight in the fridge too and then the rotis turn out beautifully.

K, appo I can omit pepper in the masala & add it later... senju paarkiren... 5 spice pwd use pannura maadhiri verai edhavadhu recipes irundha post pannunga...

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Suvai nga nallave yosikiringga.
Why not can try the murukku ural.

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Not a good idea. The mixture will seep around the edges, thus destroying the shape.

The best method is to use a can and punch some holes in it.

Oh yeah, make sure you leave the mixture to rest at least 1 hour before you start making the roti jalas. You can leave overnight in the fridge too and then the rotis turn out beautifully.

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sandhosama irundhen ippadi oru easy option irukunnu... ipadi solliteengle...:(

& thanks for the tip...oru doubt... fridgela vechaal appadiye cool battera use pannalaama or should we bring it to room temperature before making the pancakes?...

hello kugan nga!!
Thank you for your kind Karthigai Wishes & I take this to wish you & yours as well as friends on here.

kugan nga...appam recipe soft ah varungala?

nov nga....how can it seap thru the sides if you pour the batter to 3/4 level in the mould? More over one is not going to use press mould to it becoz the batter is not thick but semi watery.

amaam nov ngov ....engey ongala kaanom nethiki pp la ? :mrgreen:

sudha nga.....sorry to hear that your son gives you trouble to eat. Well....you can try feeding him little little at intervals instead of one big meal. Tiffin varieties pidikuma? everyday make somthing new & let the presentation be attractive....kids love it....thinam oru surprise pannunga.
Sathu maavu kanji even if he takes say about 4 Tblspn is pretty good too....I know it can be difficult when your kid doesnt eat....but konjam vilaiyaatu kaamichi/stories padichi/paatu paadi/epadiyaavathu ooti vitudunga.
Good luck nga!

dev.....apadi ethuvum sari varalai na nov & kugan suggest panna maathri tin use pannunga...;-)

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...I know it can be difficult when you kid doesnt eat....but konjam vilaiyaatu kaamichi/stories padichi/paatu paadi/epadiyaavathu ooti vitudunga.
Good luck nga!

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:rotfl3: ( I am imagining Sudha doing this :lol: )

Suvai, the addition of banana, baking powder
and 5 hours of fermentation will yeild soft sweet aapams.
You can even keep it longer if you like.
Thanks. Kugan98.

[tscii]AArthii I completely forgot about your request for
filter coffee. Here it is, enjoy.
Kugan98.


FILTER COFFEE

Ingredients:

2 heaped tbs of coffee powder
2 cups of boiling fresh milk
¾ cup of boiling hot water
2 tsps of sugar.

Method:
Remove the lid and umbrella.
Put the 2 tbs of coffee in the upper compartment.
Press with the umbrella.
Gently pour the boiling water over the umbrella in the top container.

The decoction will collect into the lower container.
In a tumbler pour up to ¾ level hot milk.
Add decocotion with constant stirring to make coffee to suit your liking,
mild or strong. Add in 1 tsp of the sugar. (more if you like)
Swish the coffee between the tumbler and the davaraa.
You will get delicious foam on the top.
Sip and enjoy the steaming coffee.

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[tscii]The picture might look like keerai poriyal.
The taste is different.
Thanks Kugan98.


DRUMSTICK LEAVES ERISSERI

Ingredients:

2 cups of tender drumstick leaves
¼ cup moong dal boiled well
2 tbs grated coconut dry roast until golden colour
Salt to taste

To Grind to a fine paste:
½ cup grated coconut
2 dried red chillies
1 green chillie
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp tumeric powder

To Season:
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dal
2 dry red chillies broken
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbs coconut oil

Method:
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the seasonings.
Stir well add in the ground paste.
Saute well for 2 minutes.
Add in the cooked moong dal. Mix well.
Now add in the tender drumstic leaves.
Mix well , cover and cook for about 3 minutes.
(add little water if you think its needed for the leaves to cook)
When the leaves are cooked, sprinkle the roasted coconut.
Stir well and remove. Serve with rice.

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sudha nga.....sorry to hear that you son gives you trouble to eat. Well....you can try feeding him little little at intervals instead of one big meal. Tiffin varieties pidikuma? everyday make somthing new & let the presentation be attractive....kids love it....thinam oru surprise pannunga.
Sathu maavu kanji even if he takes say about 4 Tblspn is pretty good too....I know it can be difficult when you kid doesnt eat....but konjam vilaiyaatu kaamichi/stories padichi/paatu paadi/epadiyaavathu ooti vitudunga.
Good luck nga!

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Suvai, Sudha's son collge pora paiyan...:|

erisseri recipe sounds interesting..; will try it...:)

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POTATO TOMATO CURRY

Ingredients:
300 grms potatoes half boiled and cut into chunks.
300 grms tomatoes cut into wedges
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups of water ( more or less )
2 sprigs curry leaves
10 small shallots
1 tomato chopped fine
Little coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste
2 tbs ghee or oil

To make a paste:
1 large onion
2 green chillies
10 cashew nuts
10 mint leaves
5 garlic pods
1 inch ginger
1 tsp poppy seeds


To roast and powder:
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp aniseeds
1 ½ tbs coriander seeds
8 dry red chillies
2 cardamoms
1 inch cinnamon stick.
½ tsp tumeric powder


2 tbs fresh curds.

Method:
Heat a pot with the ghee. Sauté the small onions and curry leaves.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy.
Now add in the ground paste and cook till oil separates.
Add in the water and the potatoes, let it boil for 5 minutes.
Add salt and the tomato wedges. Cook for another minute.
Now add in the roasted powder, and coconut milk.
Cook for another 3 minutes.
Add in the well beaten fresh curds.
Turn off the heat, garnish with the coriander leaves.
Serve with rice, ghee rice chappathis or roti jala.

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Originally Posted by suvai

...I know it can be difficult when you kid doesnt eat....but konjam vilaiyaatu kaamichi/stories padichi/paatu paadi/epadiyaavathu ooti vitudunga.
Good luck nga!

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:rotfl3: ( I am imagining Sudha doing this :lol: )

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kugan,

so many receipes. thalai soothuthu. thanks for karithigai receipes. will try ur appam this time.
thanks for the wishes too.

selvi

dev,
i will ask my friend and let u know.

selvi

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Originally Posted by suvai

sudha nga.....sorry to hear that you son gives you trouble to eat. Well....you can try feeding him little little at intervals instead of one big meal. Tiffin varieties pidikuma? everyday make somthing new & let the presentation be attractive....kids love it....thinam oru surprise pannunga.
Sathu maavu kanji even if he takes say about 4 Tblspn is pretty good too....I know it can be difficult when you kid doesnt eat....but konjam vilaiyaatu kaamichi/stories padichi/paatu paadi/epadiyaavathu ooti vitudunga.
Good luck nga!

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Suvai, Sudha's son collge pora paiyan...:|

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:oops: :oops: :oops: enakenna theriyum dev....etho saapidamaatengaraan nu padichathila.....thought he wld be a small kid.......my apologies to sudha nga.....

ksen/madhushree.....neenga sirikarathai paartha ongalukum therinji iruku vishayam ngrathu puriyuthu ...haha

anyways......sudha nga....I am sure you would have surely taken him to a doctor.....hope he listens to you & the doc for his own health sake...

kugan nga.....i will surely try the appam & let u know ;-)

dev....thanks for letting me know about sudha's son...ilaati naan paatuku.....suggestions koduthukitey irunthu irupen....just was worried that he wasnt eating ......athaan...:-)

glad i made a few laugh atleast :mrgreen:

selvi..... will search for the milagu satham on this thread...thank u

kugan nga......yr eriseri try pannitu solaren ;-)