Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

Here in Malaysia, we make coconut candy with evaporated milk, colour, rose essence.
In India it is slightly dufferent, white in colour and fresh milk, Try it friends.

COCONUT BURFI INDIA STYLE

Ingredients:

1 cup grated coconut, only white.
1 cup sugar
½ cup fresh milk
1 tbs ghee
1 tbs cashew nuts broken
¼ tsp cardamom powder

Method:
Add little ghee and fry the cashew nuts, remove.
Apply little ghee to a plate and keep aside.

Pour the sugar in a heavy bottomed pan.
Add in the fresh milk. Slowly boil the milk and the sugar.
The sugar will disslove in the milk, and will bubble up boiling.
Add in the cardamom powder, mix well.

Add in the grated coconut, and keep on stirring on medium heat.
Add in the cashew nuts and keep on stirring, till the mixture leaves the sides.
Pour the mixture on the tray and level it.
Cut into slices when cooled a bit.

You will get white coconut slices.

( I over cooked a bit) shy.

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K, super chutneys and burfi... we don't usually add milk to coconut burfi... will try ur method next time...

Suvai, konjam busy...:) Nice to see ur posts...enna oru pudhu recipe requestum kaanom unga sidela irundhu!!!

kaima idli ivalo simpleaa!!!... will try it tonight...:)

and cauliflower chops...looks soooooo yummy!!!...

Made the soya sukka a couple of days back... it was very tasty and as u said, no soya smell...:thumbsup: Ini enna soya chuks recipekum unga method thaan for boiling the chunks...

kugan, too many receipes kalakiringa. did pancakes for kids, also tried with flaxseeds powder, hubby was so happy to have pancake without egg (i did healthy version, wholemeal flour and flax seed) thanks a lot for the receipe kugan

what a wonderful oats kozhukattai. i was searching for it, got some receipes from the net, but not satisfied, ur receipe sounds good. will try.

my favourite burfi, mouth watering. two chutneys are tempting.

selvi

Dev, nice to see you back.
Take care of your home first, that is important.
Glad you liked the method of boiling soya mate.

Give us the feed back when you cook other dishes.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98

Selviem, glad that the pancakes made every one in your family happy.
Please try out the other recipes when you have the time.
I know you are very health conscious. Very good Selviem.
Take care, Kugan98.

A very unique, but tasty brinjal curry recipe given by my friend.
Very good combo for any flavoured rice.. Little not healthy because of the frying:banghead: Try it friends. Kugan98

SPICY BRINJAL CURRY

Ingredients:

5 round brinjals cut into wedges.
Salt to taste
Little tumeric powder
Oil for frying

2 tbs oil
1 lemon grass stalk smashed
2 inch cinnamon stick
3 medium onions sliced
4 garlic pips minced
1 inch ginger julienned
3 green chillies slit into 4 and cut across
2 tsp chillie powder
1 tbs curry powder
1 tsp mustard seeds coarsely powdered
1 tbs vinegar
1 ½ cups coconut milk
½ tsp sugar
Salt to taste

Method:

Rub the salt and the tumeric powder to the brinjal wedges.
Fry them well and remove to a plate.

Heat the oil in a wok, add in lemon grass and the cinnamon stick.
Add in the onions and garlic and saute well.
Add in the ginger, green chillies, saute for a second.

Add in the chillie powder, curry powder and stir fry well.
Add in the coconut milk, mustard powder, sugar and salt.
Let the gravy boil and become thick.

Add in the fried brinjals and the vinegar. Mix well.
Remove and serve with any flavoured rice, chapathi and so on.

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Kugan, sorry could not post anything yesterday. Too busy in the office. Your brinjal dish looks sooo yummy. It will go best with plain nei choru. I will cook the combination this weekend. Your burfi too looks very simple to follow. Thanks Kugan for all the nice watering recipes. gulabjamun.

Ladies, any advice on what vege a pregnant woman should take. Appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by groucho070

Ladies, any advice on what vege a pregnant woman should take. Appreciate it.

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I know you didnt ask me, but let me share with you my experiences.
while she still can, get her to eat a lot of vege and fruits. green leafy vege is good....
chicken soup is good, to build up strength. just fry karuvappettai, kraambu and loungam in a little oil. once black, add ginger slices and chicken carcass. fill with water, bring to boil. after than set at lowest heat and let it simmer for as long as you want.

food to avoid: pineapple, soya based products, coconut water

once she is in her third month, she may find it difficult to keep anything down - dont worry so much, just feed her whatever she yearns for - maanga, asam, etc.

7th month onwards, ask her to walk as much as possible, without straining herself.
when seating down, raise feet above ground (footstool) this to avoid the feet from swelling.

after birth, her mother would know what to do :lol:

:lol: Thanks NOV. Ingga experienced mothers irukkangga, that's why I asked here. But are there particular keera that's too strong. Like agattikeera is not adviced on regular basis I heard.

By the way, you could have just said, "chicken bone" or "chicken parts you didn't use".

Chicken carcass sounds like body of a chicken ran over by an armoured truck while it made its mind halfway not to get to the other side.

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Chicken carcass sounds like body of a chicken ran over by an armoured truck while it made its mind halfway not to get to the other side.

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:sigh2: thats how it would be labeled at hyper & supermarkets.
they are whole chicken stripped off all flesh.
pls dont use "chicken parts you didn't use".

and one most important thing - you should only serve her the soup, not the bones. the bones you can feed your cat.

Allov, athu enna dog-nu nenechenggal, bones kudukkurathukku. It's feline, it eats fine food. I feed Alaskan salmon and Russian Beluga caviar. Except, I don't have a cat :razz:

this is how a chicken carcass would look: http://ericriveracooks.files.wordpre...6/img_7981.jpg
I am not posting the pic so that ppl here dont get revolted. open at your risk :lol2:

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Originally Posted by groucho070

Ladies, any advice on what vege a pregnant woman should take. Appreciate it.

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All vegs I believe...:roll: Better eat thoroughly cooked food and don't try anything new... I'm not sure abt agathikeerai but they say drumstick leaves are very good for preg ladies and it can be had everyday in moderation(1 medium serving)...

NOV anneh, bravo:clap::clap:
You have done a very good job.
Even I have forgotten, what I ate and did. (Aishu is 6 years old)
NOV anneh has answered on all our behalf.

Be a good brother and follow NOV anneh's advice:-D
Thanks NOV anneh, take care, Kugan98

NOTE: only one small piece, ask her to read a page of nice spiritual book every day. Nice if she reads Maha baratham.

Gulabjamun, thanks I received your pm.
I think I have told you before, do not hesitate to ask for any
non-vege recipes from me. You have written that your hubby wants
the Madras mutton varuval, just like he tasted in a famous hotel.

Do not worry, I have a recipe for that.
May be 90% to that taste. I will post it for you.
Enjoy, take care, Kugan98

Here is another simple chutney. Kugan98

RADISH CHUTNEY

Ingredients:

1 tsp oil
1 cup peeled cut white radish
6 dry red chillies cut into pieces
6 shallots
2 pips garlic
4 tbs grated coconut
A small piece of tamarind
Little asafoetida powder

½ tsp oil
¼ tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 red chillie cut into pieces

Method:
Heat the oil, add in the shallots, red chillies, garlic, and the radish pieces.
Fry them till they turn little golden in colour.
Add in the grated coconut, tamarind piece and the asafoetida.
Mix well and remove. Add in the salt.

Let the mixture cool and grind it to a coarse paste.
Heat oil in a pan, add in the seasonings, allow to splutter.
Pour over the chutney. Mix well and serve.


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SPICY VENDI MASALA (NEW )

Ingredients:

500 grms vendi sliced into ¼ inch in length
1 tsp oil

8 dried red chillies soaked
4 pips garlic

1 tbs oil
½ tsp aniseeds
1 sprig curry leaves
4 tbs grated coconut
150 grms onions chopped
2 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
½ tsp pepper powder

Method:
Grind the red chillies and garlic to a paste. Keep aside.
Heat 1 tsp oil and shallow fry the vendi to get rid of the slime.

Heat the 1 tbs oil in a wok. Add in the aniseeds and curry leaves.
Add in the grated coconut and saute for a minute.
Add in the chopped onions, and saute well.
Add in the coriander and tumeric powders and salt.

Mix well, add in the chillie paste and fry well till the raw smell goes.
Add in the vendi and stir fry well. Let the spice coat the vendi well.
Lastly add in the pepper powder, mix well and remove.
This is a dry dish. Serve as a side dish or with roti.


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Originally Posted by groucho070

:lol: Thanks NOV. Ingga experienced mothers irukkangga, that's why I asked here. But are there particular keera that's too strong. Like agattikeera is not adviced on regular basis I heard.

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Oh Athukari Pregnant ah ? :)

Spinach is extremley rich in Iron and Too much iron , can cause problem . So keeping this to a minimal is good :)

1) Fruits (avaoid Pinneapple/ papaya) and vegs
2) Whole grains cereals, red kidney beans
3) Drink at least 2 ltr of water daily
4) avoid Tea/coffee /Fizzy drinks
5) Eat one portion of oily fish and one portion of white fish each week (but avoid shark, swordfish and marlin)
6) Limit salt intake, salt increases BP, and it may have complications during Labour!

Rakesh bhaiya

Foods to avoid

1) Peanuts
2) Alcohol
3) Raw fish (sushi)/meat and eggs
4) smoked salmon or oysters

PS, why should we avoid peanuts?... I ate it throughout my pregnancy!!!...

K, indha recipes 2um repeataa? remember trying a similar LF recipe...

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Originally Posted by dev

PS, why should we avoid peanuts?... I ate it throughout my pregnancy!!!...

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Well, some medical experts say some babies are allergic to peanuts!

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Well, some medical experts say some babies are allergic to peanuts!

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oh, I C...

Gruch, forgot to add... raisins, walnuts are good too... dates can be had everyday...just 1 or 2 pieces... edhu saapitaalum moderation thaan thumbrule... maththapadi she can eat eat almost all stuffs she is used to eating regularly...

Pls ask her to be active throughout pregnancy unless the doc advises otherwise...if she is used to walking/swimming or any other light exercise ask her to continue with it after consulting her gyne...it definitely helps reduce most physical discomforts that ppl experience during pregnancy...also, whenever possible ask her to sit on the floor with her legs folded(the traditional Indian style)... ask her to talk a lot to the kid(not loud though ;) )... and if the mother is less stressed and has a peaceful state of mind, they say the kid will be more calm after birth...listening music helps... there are songs/music especially to be heard during preg...you'll be surprised to c the kid respond to the music ur wife was listening to thru her preg...:)

Thanks Dev, this is another type.
We use chillie paste with garlic ground. This is day to day recipe.
Simple recipe that we cook in the house. Thanks, Kugan98

Besh, besh Dev memories appadiyeh irukka?:-D
You will make a very good gyne.
Just joking Dev, your tips are all very good ones.
Hope Groucho anneh follows it.
Kugan98

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Originally Posted by dev

Gruch, forgot to add... raisins, walnuts are good too... dates can be had everyday...just 1 or 2 pieces... edhu saapitaalum moderation thaan thumbrule... maththapadi she can eat eat almost all stuffs she is used to eating regularly...

Pls ask her to be active throughout pregnancy unless the doc advises otherwise...if she is used to walking/swimming or any other light exercise ask her to continue with it after consulting her gyne...it definitely helps reduce most physical discomforts that ppl experience during pregnancy...also, whenever possible ask her to sit on the floor with her legs folded(the traditional Indian style)... ask her to talk a lot to the kid(not loud though ;) )... and if the mother is less stressed and has a peaceful state of mind, they say the kid will be more calm after birth...listening music helps... there are songs/music especially to be heard during preg...you'll be surprised to c the kid respond to the music ur wife was listening to thru her preg...:)

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தெய்வமே :Shivji bending down and touching guru "dev"'s feet :

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Originally Posted by kugan98

Thanks Dev, this is another type.
We use chillie paste with garlic ground. This is day to day recipe.
Simple recipe that we cook in the house. Thanks, Kugan98

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ok ok... will try it...:)

Yes... sweet memories... ;) Thank God, I din't have morning sickness, not much physical discomforts except for slight oedema towards the end of preg... and labour too was short and smooth... so it remains as a 'sweet' memory...:lol2:

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Originally Posted by PARAMASHIVAN

தெய்வமே :Shivji bending down and touching guru "dev"'s feet :

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:notthatway: Shivji thaan agilathukkum guru... Note: shivji not= PS...:lol:

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Originally Posted by dev

All vegs I believe...:roll: Better eat thoroughly cooked food and don't try anything new... I'm not sure abt agathikeerai but they say drumstick leaves are very good for preg ladies and it can be had everyday in moderation(1 medium serving)...

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Murunggakeera? Aha, I bought a bunch yesterday!

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Originally Posted by kugan98

Even I have forgotten, what I ate and did. (Aishu is 6 years old)
NOV anneh has answered on all our behalf.

Be a good brother and follow NOV anneh's advice:-D.

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Yes ma'am.

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Originally Posted by kugan98

NOTE: only one small piece, ask her to read a page of nice spiritual book every day. Nice if she reads Maha baratham.

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Sure, something of their equivalent.

Dev, thanks a lot to the second advice. Yes, talking and music. I guess I have to leave behind temporarily my heavy metal and hard rock stuff, illana pulla poranthavudane aruva-voda porakkum. She's into Ilayaraja too, now, so I guess music'd be fine.

Overall, thanks a lot NOV, Kugan, Raghu and Dev. Really appreciate it. Though she reads this thread, I shall do the enforcing.

enforcing? hmmmm... lemme have a word with her.

Linda, Dev has a point about listening to music. Please listen to soft soothing music - classical stuff such as beethoven, bach and even indian classical like ravi shankar.
also both parents should talk lovingly to the baby in the womb.

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Originally Posted by groucho070

Dev, thanks a lot to the second advice. Yes, talking and music. I guess I have to leave behind temporarily my heavy metal and hard rock stuff, illana pulla poranthavudane aruva-voda porakkum.

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:lol: I loved listening to instrumentals...esp sitar... I don't know why... but It used to be irritating to listen to music with lyrics(except for a very few soothing songs) during pregnancy... maybe paapaku pidikalayo ennavo... one song I loved listening to(sometimes throughout the day ;) ) was that of garbarakshambigai... I guess I still have it in my gmail... if u want, I can look for it and mail u...

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Originally Posted by NOV

enforcing? hmmmm... lemme have a word with her.

Linda, Dev has a point about listening to music. Please listen to soft soothing music - classical stuff such as beethoven, bach and even indian classical like ravi shankar.
also both parents should talk lovingly to the baby in the womb.

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Got good collection of classical music at home. But I guess she has to stay away from Wagner :wink:

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Originally Posted by dev

I guess I still have it in my gmail... if u want, I can look for it and mail u...

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Anuppunggalen, keettu parpom.