Kugan's Kitchen Part 7

paramashivan: I have tasted neem fruits (veppam pazham). May be you should visit India and find a neem tree with fruits. :lol: They claim neem has medicinal values. On Tamil New year Day in April neem flower rasam (veppampoo rasam) is a must ! :) My mother used to say,"udambukku nalladhu".
Neem oil is used to cure skin conditions and as hair oil. I don't think it is consumed. It is supposed to cure infections. Some soaps and tooth paste in India have neem oil. Remember, we used to brush our teeth with a twig from neem trees. It is supposed to protect your gums. :)

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Originally Posted by kugan98

Thanks P.S Tamby, I am sure our Rajraj uncle will reply to you.
Thanks and take care. Kugan

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Originally Posted by NOV

:frightened:
don't madhu annaa... it stinks :rant:
altho I love udang petai, I dont eat the seeds... :shaking:
Your nasi lemak looks :slurp:

can I have some :(

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Eppadi NOV anneh, you separate the petai and prawns.
Antha essence of petai :confused2::confused2:
Kugan

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Originally Posted by sangeethabalaji

K asathal plate. paal halwa apdiye gaali panniduven. pls post the recipe for pal halwa after the vacation ends.

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Oh yes, Sangeetha, paal halwa is the favourite in our house.
Recipe on the way soon.
Take care, Kugan

PAAL HALWA

Ingredients:

6 cups full cream milk
2 tbs lemon juice, a little more if needed

½ cup sugar
2 tbs ghee
A pinch of cardamom powder
1 tbs sliced roasted cashews or pistachios (optional )

Method:

In a heavy pot, boil the milk on medium heat.
Let it boil for about 3 to 4 minutes.
Lower the heat and add the lemon juice little by little.
Stop adding the juice as soon as you see the milk curdling.

Boil for about 5 minutes , then remove 1 cup of the whey by straining.
Continue to cook and keep on stirring until all the whey is evaporated.
Add in the sugar and cardamom powder, keep stirring till the mixture comes together.
Cook on low heat till the mixture changes to a slightly golden colour.

You can transfer the mixture to a greased tray, and press firmly into it.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts, let it cool before slicing into pieces.
Or do as I did by just removing it to a container, serve by spoonfuls.


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Or Like This:

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Originally Posted by nithishri

oh is it akka, I am thrilled to know tat.
Cooking is fine. I am developing some interest in Thai and chinese cuisine. Will post some only if it turns out very well so hubbers can try too.

Sure, I will be here :)

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Thanks Nithishri for your nice post.
All of us will be looking forward for the Thai and Chinese recipes from you.
I love Thai food, tomyam, pad thai and so on.
Of course vegetarian:-D
Thanks and take care, Kugan.

Note: thanks for the compliments for the nasi lemak plate.

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Originally Posted by rajraj

paramashivan: I have tasted neem fruits (veppam pazham). May be you should visit India and find a neem tree with fruits. :lol: They claim neem has medicinal values. On Tamil New year Day in April neem flower rasam (veppampoo rasam) is a must ! :) My mother used to say,"udambukku nalladhu".
Neem oil is used to cure skin conditions and as hair oil. I don't think it is consumed. It is supposed to cure infections. Some soaps and tooth paste in India have neem oil. Remember, we used to brush our teeth with a twig from neem trees. It is supposed to protect your gums. :)

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Thanks Rajraj uncle for your nice explanations
I have not seen neem fruits, and flowers.
I have a neem tree in front of my house, so far nothing:confused2:

I have heard my grand ma say that in the villages in olden days,
neem twigs were used as thooth brush. I do not think they still practice that.
Yes, we have neem soaps and neem tooth paste.
The last line in TV advertsment will go like this, neem, neem, neem:-D

Thanks uncle Rajraj, take care, Kugan


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Aadiperukku lunch with prayes.
Not included in the picture, masal vadai, vadagams, payasam.


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Evening tea for Rubenee:

Oreo cheese cake:

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Custard Jelly:

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Filter Coffee:

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Kuganka such a yummy spread for Rubenee.

How do you make filter coffee?

What coffee powder do you use?

Thanks, Rose

hello rose ,

here is the link to kugans tips on filter coffee

http://www.mayyam.com/talk/showthrea...Part-2/page107

K thanks for the paal halwa recipe. mouthwatering. Rubenee is so gifted. the adiperuku plate also looks good. i think ur whole family is so gifted.