You are saved kugan! :) Otherwise, he will be bothering you there! :lol:
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You are saved kugan! :) Otherwise, he will be bothering you there! :lol:
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Originally Posted by kugan98
aamam Suvai... skol suppies most of the stuffs... they also provide snacks/lunch for the kids... so namaku velaiye illai...;)
idhu enna pudhu vithamaana idli... will try...
yes K, the kootu is my kind of recipe... fatafataa ready aagidum...
:poke: Uncle PP pakam vaanga , anga paakalam :poke:Quote:
Originally Posted by rajraj
Itha na Oxford English Dictionary la pakalaiyE :lol2:Quote:
Originally Posted by dev
kugan, awesome kootu, will try definitely.
kuganka,kootu looks great.
Will surely try this.apart frm bottlegourd what other veges can be used?
Dev,good to hear kutti got admission in a good school.
How old is she now?
dev,admission processla interview ellam irunthatha?
Hi Kugan sis,
I was planning to bake the carrot cake last weekend. But the moment I saw your chocolate cake recipe, I was totally tempted to try it. Managed to bake the chocolate cake last Sunday. The cake turned out to be pretty good! The only mistake I did was to put a thick chocolate icing on top of the cake. The cake became too sweet. But once I left the cake in the room temperature, the icing began to melt and everyone started eating the icing instead of the cake :mrgreen:
I'm still a disaster when it comes to cooking but at least I'm gaining confidence in the baking department now. I'm planning to try out the carrot cake this weekend. Will let you know the results soon :-D
Hello nga kugan.........:-) ty very much for the veeveekam idly........intha weekend try pannaporen..;-)
ty for taking the trouble to get the recipe & to post it with picture....:thumbsup::thumbsup:
dev....that is amazing that the school provides....stuff for the kids to eat...ellaam ipadi koduthitu...namma kita panathaiyum meleye serthu vaangipaanga pola :noteeth:...worth it if its less hassle..;-)
Dev, this is the idlli Suvai was looking for.
I made pumpkin puli mandi for lunch. This sweet idlli for dinner.
Every one in my house said that the puli mandi and idlli
was the best combo, and enjoyed it.
Dev, here too in Malaysia food is provided in the pre school.
Aishu, alone will take from the house, as they do not provide
vegetarian meals. Thanks and take care.
Selviem try out the urad dal kutoo. Very simple and yummy.
My aunt has given me another recipe , keerai with urad dal podi.
The best part is no oil is used.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Aarthi, thanks for your nice mail.
Take care of Pranay, spring has started.
My nephew too will suffer from running nose and things
because of the pollen and things in US.
You can use ash gourd ( pusini kai,) peerkangkaai ( ridge gourd)
Try and see Aarthii. Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Jay tamby, nice feed back on the chocolate cake. Congrats:clap:
Next time try light icing. The cake tastes better with icing.
I personally think cooking is much easier than baking.
Wish you all the best in the carrot cake.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Suvai, thanks for the nice post.
the sweet idlli is very simple to make.
Try it out Suvai, and give us the feed back.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
I baked this eggless cashew nut banana muffins for the kids.
CASHEW NUT BANANA MUFFIN
Ingredients:
¾ cup all purpose flour
¼ cup chopped cashew nuts
½ cup sugar
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 big bananas
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp vanilla essence
Method:
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees C for 10 minutes
Peel the bananas and mash them nicely with a masher.
Add oil, sugar, vanilla essence to the mashed banana.
Sieve together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
Put the flour mixture in a bowl, make a dent and pour in
the banana mixture. Fold gently the flour, do not over mix.
Now add in ¾ of the chopped cashew into the mixture.
Reserve the ¼ for sprinkling on the top.
Now line a tray with muffin cups.
Spoon the batter in it up to ¾ of the cup.
Must leave room for the muffins to rise.
Sprinkle some cashew nuts over it.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until the cake tester inserted
comes out clean, and the top turns golden.
Remove and enjoy.
MUFFINS BEFORE BAKING:
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MUFFINS AFTER BAKING:
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WISHING ALL MY DEAR FRIENDS
A VERY HAPPY TAMIL NEW YEAR
MAY THE WHOLE YEAR BE FILLED WITH JOY AND HAPPINESS
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Tamil Puthandu Vazthukal
The month of Chittrai (April - May) embarks the time of festivities in Tamil Nadu. Tamil's New Year Day " Puthandu" is celebrated on April 13 or 14 every year (according to the Gregorian Calender). People greet each other "Puthandu Vazthukal" which means Happy New Year. This auspicious day is also popular as Varusha Pirappuv. As per the Hindu mthyical legends, Lord Brahma started creation of the universe.
Highlights of the Festival
New Year's day is a gala time for all Tamils. The main focus is on the food eaten on the day. 'Maanga Pachadi' is the pulse of the festival. It is a dish made of raw mangoes, jaggery, neem flowers which tastes sweet, salt, sour and bitter. This entails different colors of life. It depicts that life has to face everything from success to defeat. At the time of New Year festivities, a grand Car Festival also takes place at Tiruvadamarudur near Kumbakonam. At some places, Chitthirai festival is also celebrated. It is said on this day, Goddess Meenakshi got married to Lord Sundareswarar.
Puthandu Rituals
In Tamil Nadu, people follow some strict rituals in a belief to ensure well-being and prosperity of their families. The most popular tradition is to view Kanni at dawn with a hope to bring good luck. People start the day by watching some auspicious items like gold and silver jewelery, betel leaves, nuts, fruits and vegetables, flowers, raw rice and coconuts. Following the rituals, Tamils take bath, wear fresh clothes and visit the temples to pray for success in life. After this, Panchangam (almanac) is read.
Many people get their houses painted to mark the renewal of life. Ladies adorn their houses with fresh mango leaves and Kolam (rangoli)designs. Sometimes, a decorated lamp kuthuvillakku is placed in the center of colorful Kolam to bring light to the house.
People in the advent of merrymaking and feasting exchange gifts with each other. Children are highly excited at the time of Puthandu as they receive small gifts or cash from their parents and relatives.
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Aarthii, she's a lil over 2 1/2 now... since it's pre-kg admission, there was no interview n all...
tht's true Suvai... but enakku food avanga provide pannuradhil ishttam illai...nothing like home-cooked...but no choice... Maharishi vidhya mandir is opening up here next yr... will see how her curr skol is and if not happy, will move to MVM...Quote:
Originally Posted by suvai
super muffins K... can we use a paper cup instead of muffin cups?... I guess both are made of the same paper...
Happy Tamil NY everybody!!!!!!!!!!!:D
dont joke dev, paper cups are coated with wax.Quote:
Originally Posted by dev
surely you dont want your muffins to be coated with wax!
muffin cups are much thinner...
kugan, wonderful muffins.
Muffins overa ah saapital Muffin mathiriyE ayiduveenga :lol2: :yessir:Quote:
Originally Posted by dev
Kugan ka
Have you heard of Vazhai pazha palagaram / Paniyaram :roll: , it is a SL tamil item. If you know how to make it, please post the Recipe. :ty:
Dev, thanks for your post.
As for the muffin cups, anneh sonnathe kettingala:-D
Dev you know we make cup cakes?
You can use the paper case to do muffins.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
We have been missing you NOV anneh.
Thanks for your nice post and tips about the paper cup.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Thanks Selviem for your nice words.
What are you cooking for New Year?
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
P.S Tamby, Vazhai Pazha Paniyaram in our country is called Kuih Kodok.
It is a very common paniyaram in our country
In our country we do not add cardamom powder,
I will give you the recipe as per Indian style:-D
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
VAAZHAI PAZHA PANIYARAM
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 big banana
½ cup sugar
¼ cup water
¼ tsp baking powder
A pinch of cardamom powder
Oil for deep frying
Method:
Sieve the flour with the baking powder.
Now put the flour, sugar, cardamom powder in a bowl.
Mash the banana gently with your hand to a coarse texture.
Now add the mashed banana to the flour.
Now add the water little by little and mix to get a thick batter.
The batter should be like idlli batter.
Now heat the oil in a pan.
Now drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil.
Cook on medium heat so that the paniyarm is cooked through.
Flip them once and cook on both sides.
Remove and place them on paper towel.
Serve with hot steaming tea.
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Wow Many thanks Kugan akka, Will try it for new year :)
NOV, thanks... the wax coating never came to my mind...:bulb: nalla velai sonnenga... illana wax apples maadhiri wax muffins senju iruppen...:lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by NOV
K, cup cake moulds illai enkitta...I'll buy that as well as the cup cake liners and then try... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by kugan98
yeah...glad my dumb que brought u back to the food sec...;)Quote:
Originally Posted by kugan98
PS, me already like a mini muffin... idhukku melai kavalai pattuka enna irukku...;)
Dev, you need not buy a cup cake mould.
Just buy the cup cake case, line it in a tray
and you can bake them.
Children pestering me to make chocolate chip muffin.
Tomorrow is a big day, cooking for New Year.
What are you cooking for New Year?
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Cup Cake Mould:
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Cup Cake Case:
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Muffin Case:
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Another personal experience! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by PARAMASHIVAN
Happy New Year kugan and the rest ! :)
Friends,
A very wonderful and prosperous new year :)
Kuganks,Muffin looks superb.Thanks for the reicpe.
Oh,kutti pre-kg poga porala :)
Convey this aunt's special wishes to her dev.
Cbe-la school fees ellam eppadi dev?
School timing ?