Puthandu Valthukal to all frens in Kugan"s Kitchen......
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Puthandu Valthukal to all frens in Kugan"s Kitchen......
Greetings to all our friends for Tamizh Puthandu and Vishu!
K, the cup cake liners I find here are too thin... not sure if it'll hold shape if not place in the cup cake moulds... will try it anyway...:)
no spl plans for NY... anga enna spl K?
Sure, will convey ur wishes Aarthii...:)
inge kg classes fees + transportation+ 1 snack will come to around 40-50k P.A... from 1st it'll be around 85-95k(incl tuition,bus, lunch n snacks,sports n arts, yoga etc) ... for KG section they don't teach swimming, yoga...( they do have otehr sports,music n dance etc...)also no lunch,timing kammi... so fees konjam kammi...This is the fee structure in the new CBSE schools in our locality... but I heard there are also good skols(cbse) which charge 1/2 of this fee and a small amt as one-time donation...... those are too far off from our place... so never bothered to enquire abt those... There are also some international skols which charge 1 lakh+ per annum from KG... they follow International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, and/or Cambridge curriculum...so the premium...
skol timing is usually 8.30 or 9 to 12 or 12.30 for KG ... some skols till 2 pm but heard they are also changing timings from this yr... maththa classes will be until 3 or 3.30pm... Most skols offer to take care of KG kids until 3 or 4 pm...no extra charge... great for working parents...also in the skol we have put Sahana in, saturdays also they work... but it's a whole day playday... no books, nothing... most other skols , saturdays are off for KG classes...
Hi friends, namma Sudhaka wants a recipe for creamy, non-sticky thayir semiya recipe... nalla recipe irundhaal post pannunga pls...
Sudhaka, sry for the delay...
Rajraj uncles, Aarthii, Lathz, and Lakme. thanks for your New Year Wishes.
What did you all cook for New Year?
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Sudha, how are you? You have been missing for a very long time.
How is everything? O.K here is your recipe.
Try and give us your feed back. Thanks, Kugan98
TAYIR SEMIYA
Ingredients:
2 cups roasted semiya boiled , rinsed in ice water, drain and keep.
2 cups curds more if needed
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup grated carrot
Little coriander leaves chopped
Salt to taste
To temper:
2 green chillies chopped
1 dry chillie cut into pieces
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
10 cashew nuts
10 raisins optional
1 tbs ghee
Method:
Heat a pan and temper all the items given under temper.
When its cold add the tempered item to the curds.
Add the chopped cucumber and carrot.
Gently mix in the cooked semiya.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve chilled.
Note: If you want to do this dish with rice noodles (iddiappam)
Just break up the iddiappam with a spoon and follow the same method.
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Friends, a friend of mine passed away on New Year's day.
I had to cook very little items for New Year, before rushing there.
Here is my banana leaf lunch. Kugan98
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Dev,thanks for the information.
Both in north and south,education partla,fee structure ore mathiri thaanu ninaikaren.
In delhi also,for pranay ,for nursery we have paid 45k PA.Apart frm that every quarter we have to pay 12k.
There we have just paid the fees by last september itself.But since now we are here,he is not able to attend the class.frm july he will join.
for kutti,apart frm this do u need to pay any quarterly fees?
good to hear,that they are taking care of kids for extra hours also.But in delhi,they charges high rate for extra hours.
Sahana kutti,is going to enjoy a lot.My sweet hugs and kisses to kutti.
kuganka,sad to hear that ur friend passed away.
Me too was upset ,when i read the news that playback singer chitra's daughter has died.
I love chitra's songs very much.she is a nice lady too.
As a mother,how she would be worried.I dunno,how come she is going to come out frm this.Nandana was a very precious gift for her after her 15 years of marriage .
Poor girl!
OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO CHITRA MADAM AND HER FAMILY.
MAY NANDANA'S SOUL REST IN PEACE:bow::bow:
I feel very sad for Chitra Madam.
Kugan, thanks for the nice tayir semiya.
Never heard about this before.
Also a very nice spread that you have.
:bow: ....Quote:
Originally Posted by kugan98
ரொம்ப வருத்தமா இருக்கு. நந்தனா....... இப்பொழுது கடவுளின் குழந்தை .
Thanks K (and ofcourse Dev) for the thayir semiya recipe. I was having thayir semia at Annaporrna and wanted the recipe. Messaged to Dev and we have the recipe in the thread...
Thanks a lot.
K, there will be lot of seeragam in this.
Aarthii, the fees I've mentioned is for the whole yr. No quartearly payments... yes, feeswise cbe is on par with metros these days...:sigh:
K, sry to hear about ur friend's death... :(
sudhaka, amma's thayir semiya recipe is a bit diff...she adds lil sugar and milk to the semiya...and also pomegranate pearls... temper with mustard, curry leaves, ginger(optional),green chillies, raisins...
Remember reading somewhere..."No child is your child... you are just an instrument thru which the child comes to this world!!!"Quote:
Originally Posted by sudha india
யு ஆர் ரைட் தேவ்.
தேங்க்ஸ் குகன் போர் தி நிசே ரேசிபெஸ்.
Dear Friends, I will be away for 3 days.
I will be back on the 19th morning.
Please take care, Kugan98
yes here everybody is in shock after hearing chitra's news. here she came for a programme. i thought i will go for that. but after hearing that i cancelled.
here everybody is shocked, we got the news immediately.
let us pray for the little angel and an extraordinary strength for chitra.
take care K... :)
hmmm.. her love for music is the one thing which might help her come out of this sorrow!!!...My prayers for her family yet again...:bow:Quote:
Originally Posted by selvieam
well said dev,surely her music insterest only has to change her.
Apart fmr that nothing can help her in coming out of this .
Dev,need a small help,kuganka has posted zuchini kuruma long back.
I need the recipe
i was not able to locate it.can u help me in this?
Aarthii, I couldn't locate the zuchini kurma recipe... all I could find was one of Suvai's recipe...
Kootu With Chow Chow (suvai)
Suvai's kuotu
kootu with chow chow & zucchini:
4 to 5 Tblspn masoor dal
3 Tblspn of moong dal
wash these well & add enough water to boil it...let it boil for about 4 mins now add cut washed chow chow / zucchini / one tomato/ green chillies chopped/curry leaves...now cover & cook on lower than medium heat...till the dals cook well....now add chopped coriander leaves.....to season it use one tsp oil...little mustard seeds & jeeragam...thalaila kotidunga.. yr dal is done.....this is very good with rice & chapathi....enjoy
Simple Zuchini Subji (suvai)
Iniki oru simple side dish panninen here it is:
zuchini - small ones 2 halved & cut into reasonable bite size
1 big juicy tomato chopped small one
2 green chillies or one according to yr taste
little corriander & karuvepilai chopped
1 garlic pod sliced
1 onion (small one is enough) diced
two pinches of garam masala (kissan)
(Only in medium fire ) In a kadaai...add 1 & a half tsp of oil, when hot add two pinches of jeeragam, to this add diced onions & green chillies..garlic.stir till onion is limp....now add tomatoes & a pinch of turmeric.......fry this for a bit now add in the bite size zuchini stir well /add salt & cover & cook till the tomatoes are well mashed & the zuchini is cooked....once this is done....stir it..kaai onnum paathiyaai irukanum....put off the fire....add in the two pinches of garam masala stir add in the corriander & karuveppilai (chopped) stir it goes well with chapathi or even little white rice or brown rice...
I am sure a few of u already know about this side dish....... maybe some can try this for a varied taste....enjoy!
thanks dev,for the above two dishes.Thanks a lot for searching and posting the recipes.
Aarthii, some more zuchini recipes I found...
Selviem this is how you cook basic couscous.
1 cup couscous
1/4 tsp ghee or oil
1 1/4 cups of water
a pinch of salt.
Method;
Heat water in a small pan, when it comes to boil,
add the salt and ghee.
add also the couscous and cook on a very slow fire
for few minutes.
Turn off the heat, cover the pan nicely, let it stand to
cool slightly.
Fluff up the couscous and spread on a plate.
Selviem now you can add grated carrots, thinly cut capscium,
sliced onions, chopped zucchini, chopped coriander leaves,
lemon juice, and any vege of your choice and make a salad.
For kitchadi you add the necessary things and cook like upma.
CHINESE NYONYA MIXED VEGE CURRY
Ingredients:
100 grms zucchini cut into 1 inch length
100 grms carrot cut into 1 inch length
100 grms long beans cut into 1 inch length
100 grms cabbage cut into thick strips
1 red capsicum cut into strips
2 potatoes peel and cut into cubes
6 fried bean curds cut into halves
2 cups of thin coconut milk
½ cup thick coconut milk
2 tbs oil
2 tbs meat curry powder, mixed with 3 tbs water
1 vegetable cube
Salt to taste
Little sugar to taste
Blend into paste:
2 stalks of lemongrass
1 cm galangal
½ inch fresh turmeric
6 shallots
4 garlic
2 piece candlenuts
2 tbs chillie paste
Method:
Heat the oil in a pan. Stir fry the blended ingredients until fragrant.
Add in the curry powder, continue to stir fry.
Add in little of the thin coconut milk.
Continue to fry until you see oil separates.
Add in the rest of thin coconut milk and the vegetable cube.
Bring to boil, add in the carrots and potatoes.
Cover and let it cook for 5 minutes. Add in the rest of the vegetables.
Cook on medium heat until the vegetables are cooked.
Add in the bean curd, simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add in the thick coconut milk, season with salt and sugar.
Heat for a minute and remove. Serve warm.
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SPIRAL PASTA WITH EGG PLANTS
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups of spiral pasta. Boil with salt, drain and keep aside
2 tbs olive oil
5 pips of garlic chopped
1 big onion sliced
1 large capsicum cut into short strips
1 zucchini quartered lengthwise and diced
1 cup sliced button mushrooms
1 ½ cups tomatoes chopped
1 cup of diced egg plant
1 cup finely shredded spinach
1 tsp red chillie flakes
1 tbs dried oregano
¼ tsp crushed coriander seeds
¼ tsp crushed aniseeds
½ tsp dried thyme
2 tbs fresh basil leaves
½ tsp black pepper powder
1 ½ tsp salt
Method:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil. add in the chopped garlic.
Sauté well, add in the sliced onions and a pinch of salt.
Stir on low flame till soft.
Add in the egg plants, and capsicum. Stir this till they are half done.
Now add in the zucchini, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Add in the chillie flakes and salt and cook for about 5 minutes.
Now add in the spinach and stir till the leaves wilt a bit.
Now add in all the herbs, basil leaves, black pepper,
and give it a very good stir.
Add in the cooked pasta and combine well with the gravy.
Serve hot.
Kugan's Kitchen
I tried grilling veges.
I added thick rounds of carrots, potatoes. zucchini,
brinjals , onions and tomatoes.
F ew pips of smashed garlic.
Florets of cauliflower and broccoli.
In a baking dish, I spread out the veges.
I drizzled 1 tbs of olive oil.
sprinkled with pepper power, and fine salt.
Also sprinkled little oregano.
Grilled for about 15 minutes, till lightly brown.
Removed and sprinkled with coriander leaves.
Served hot to the children.
I should not have used the sliced tomatoes.
Cherry tomatoes would have been better.
Thanks, any other way to grill?
Kugan98
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Toasted Vegetarian Paninis (kugan)
Here is a recipe, which my sis-in-law used to do in US.
Sorry I do not have a panini maker.
GRILLED VEGETARIAN PANINIS
INGREDIENTS:
Balsamic vinaigrette
1 long eggplant, sliced lengthwise into 1/4″ strips
1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into 1/4″ strips
1 yellow onion, sliced into 1/4″ rings
Extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices of bread
Hummus
2 roasted red peppers
4 slices cheese
Salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS:
Place eggplant and zucchini in a plastic bag with enough balsamic vinaigrette to coat the vegetables. Seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat panini grill to medium-high heat (375 degrees). Brush olive oil on both sides of onions, season with salt and pepper and place on the grill. Remove eggplant and zucchini from marinade (discard remaining marinade) and place onto the grill as well. Close the lid and grill vegetables for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.
Brush olive oil onto the outer sides of each slice of the bread. On the bottom bread slices (oil side down), spread a layer of hummus. Top with slices of zucchini, eggplant, red pepper, onion, cheese and top bread slice (oil side up).
Grill 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted and golden grill marks appear. Serve immediately and enjoy!
VEGETABLE VINDALOO
Ingredients:
To Grind to Paste:
1 big onion chopped
3 pips garlic sliced
1 tbs ginger chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp pepper corns
2 cardamom pods
1 small cinnamon stick
1 tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp fenugreek seeds
2 tbs vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
10 dry red chillies, cut and soaked. ( more if you like hot)
To lightly steam:
1 cup cauliflower florets
½ cup carrots sliced
½ cup beans cut
½ cup button mushrooms quartered
1 small zucchini sliced
Little capsicum cut into squares
1 onion sliced thick
1 tomato chopped
3 tbs oil
Salt to taste
Method:
Heat a wok with the oil.
Add in the onions and sauté well.
Now add in the tomato and cook till mushy.
Add in the ground paste and sauté well,
till the masala is well cooked and oil seperates.
Add in the steamed vegetables, add enough salt.
Stir well and cook for a minute.
Remove and serve.
I made it a bit dry, because of the veges.
NOTE: You can cook the paste and keep.
Add in chicken pieces if you want chicken vindaloo
Add in water, after adding the chicken pieces.
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Aarthii, idha recipesla ellam zucchini iruku... not as the main ingre though... will try more search when I find time...
Zuchini Dal (Suvai)
Our Suvai, sent me this recipe to try.
Thanks Suvai, I seldom use zuchini
We all liked the dish. Enjoy friends.
Kugan98.
Zuchini Dal:
Red parupu ( mysore parupu ) about a handful
paasi parupu ( half handful)
was these to two & keep aside.
Onion - 1 chopped
G. Chillies - 3 chopped or slit
karuvepilai - konjam chopped
kothamalli - konjam thandoda choped
aachi masala - 1/2 tsp or sambar podi 1/2 tsp ( i used aachi masala) neraiya use pannina romba vaasanai varuthu athanaala just a little to give that punch into the dal.
salt & little oil & jeera...1/4 tsp vendhayam..little turmeric
two cut zuchini - into not too small or not too big pieces
In a pan use 1 & half tsp or 2 tsp oil...or ghee....when hot use little jeera ( about 1/2 tsp ) little vendhayam fry this well add the onions /green chillies/cut zuchini....fry again for a while till the onions are limp & the zuchini is slowly getting cooked.....add turmeric....& give it a good stir...now add the aachi masala powder or sambar powder.....stir again.....now add in the karuvepilai....stir.....add in the washed dals....stir add salt & enough water & cover & cook till the dal is done well..masinji irukanum....now u can add kothamalli....if u want u can add a hint of lemon juice to it too...super with chapathi/bread/naan /nee etc
Mr. Green Mr. Green ......
try panni paarunga pidichithuna post pannunga.
(venthaya keerai kidaichuthina intha dal loda panni paarunga innum superrrr ah irukum )
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oh,my dear dev,thanks a ton for the recipes.
Chance-a illa dev,ella recipesum kandipidichu post pannitteenga.
U r great!
Ippo neenga lasta post paani irukura recipe thaan nan thedinathu dev.Wanted to make it for chappatti .Once again thanks a lot dev.
Glad u found the recipe U wanted...:) Senju paarthittu feedback post pannunga...:)
Indha index mattera admin sari panna innum time aagum pola irukke!!!... idhukku verai edhavadhu vazhi pannanum...:think:
Dev, you are great, posted so many recipes of Kugan. I am sure Kugan will be very happy when she comes back.
Yes Dev, so difficult to trace any recipes that we want. Kugan takes so much of trouble to cook and post with pictures. I do not know why the admin people are not doing anything. Please Dev, do something.
Kugan, they serve dal in big hotels with rotis, do you know how to make?
Also I tasted a mushroom vermicillie soup in a hotel. Please post the recipes if you have. Thanks and come back soon. We all miss you. Gulabjamun.