Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

hye frens...here cums my MIL receipe...i tried n d plate goes empty very fast........
hope u all like it........

Bitter gourd in Coconut Milk

Ingredients:

1 medium bitter gourd, trimmed, cut into half, deseeded and sliced thinly
1 tablespoon ghee
1 tsp brown mustard seed
1 tsp urad dhal
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup thick coconut milk mixed with 1/2 cup pure water
Rock salt to taste
6-8 curry leaves
Blanch the sliced bitter gourd in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, drain.

Method:
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot till it looks clear.
Add the brown mustard seed and urad dhal.
When the mustard seed starts to pop and the urad dhal turns golden brown,
add the bitter gourd, turmeric, cumin and salt, and mix well.
Add the thinned coconut milk and crushed curry leaves and simmer until
heated through. Serve hot with rice.

kugan ka i tried ur Spicy Okra.......it turns out very well.....n again mu hubby credits goes to ur receipe.....:)

Okra in Spicy Gravy (Kuganka)

Ingredients:

10 tender okra washed and dried and cut length wise
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 medium tomato diced
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp. red chilli powder or to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
2 tbsp. oil
Salt to taste

Other Seasoning
1 tbsp. fried onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. coconut powder
1 green chilli minced
Salt to taste

Method:
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onion and fry till it's brown in colour. Add ginger garlic, turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt to taste and okra. Saute and fry the okra till coated with the onions. Add other seasonings and tomato and stir them in.
Cover and steam till the okra changes color and becomes soft. Serve hot.

Dear Roshan, I remember reading this salad dressing somewhere.
Hope you like this. Thanks to the owner of this recipe. Kugan98


Ginger Salad Dressing

Description: Prepare your favorite salad and splash on this
flavorful dressing for a unique taste.

1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Place all ingredients in blender; blend on high speed for 30
seconds or until the ginger is well-pureed and mixture is well
blended.

2. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Dear Lathz, thank you very much for the bittergourd recipe.
Hope to try it before I go, and post the picture.
I am very happy Lathz, please do post day to day recipes that you all cook.
I am sure every one will benefit from them.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

Dear friends, the prayers are over. Very tired after that.
I simply forgot to take pictures of the dishes before the starting.
I realized only nearly the end. I asked Ruben to take the pictures.
Not very good anyway I will post them.
The only change in the menu was instead of jelly custard, I made custard slices.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98


Preparing for the Prayers:

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Part Of The Crowd:
Sorry Ruben took all their backs:-D


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Sorry friends, not properly arranged. Springroll not filled yet.
Sorry for the mess. Thanks. Kugan98


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The pot of sambar not visible in the spread:

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NOV anneh, you must have taken pictures of the party.
Please post the pictures of the food.
i am sure if not everyone, but I like to see.
Thanks. Kugan98

Thanks K again for the Salad Dressing recipe. All ingredients except celery are available in Kabul. I am going to try this dressing this weekend :)

BTW, tempting food there in the pics K.

Hi,

I am rare participant in this forum. I was last here almost a year back when I was pregnant and wanted some recipe
I find this very useful and best forum for Indian esp tamil food. So am back here, hoping to visit it more often from now on.

I have a son who is one year old now. As I am working and have been unable to find any other option , I have started putting him in day care from last month.
I have to pack food for him for the whole day, atleast 3 good meals, breakfast, lunch and tiffenitem/snackld for evening.

Since he is growing up and getting aware of things, he is not eating the same mashed plain food that I give him.
So am planning to give him different foods everyday from now on. For which I am here.

I know you people here are experts in cooking. I would need your guidance, suggestions m,tips and good recipes for my 1 year old son.

Expecting a good response from you all.

Thanks,
Ani