Sorry for not being regular to the hub... I'll try to post some very basic recipes I tried recently...
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Sorry for not being regular to the hub... I'll try to post some very basic recipes I tried recently...
Steamed Ladies Finger:
After i tried Kugan's Steamed Ladies finger with sambal, steaming LF has become an almost everyday affair...;) Here are 2 variations I tried and it turned out good/...
1. wash and Slit the ladies finger(abt 10-12) lengthwise... make a filling using Everest Pav bhaji masala, lemon juice, lil oil and salt...Rub this mixture into the slits and let it sit for 15 mins. Now cut off the head and tail of the LF and place in a steamer and steam on high for 5 to 7 minutes. Switch off the steamer and let sit for 5 mins and serve...
2. wash and Slit the ladies finger(abt 10-12) lengthwise... Now cut off the head and tail of the LF and place in a steamer and steam on high for 5 to 7 minutes...
In a pan heat oil on low heat and add garlic strips from 1 large garlic... when it just starts changing color add the LF, salt, pepper, lemon juice and toss gently... Once the spices r mixed, add 1/2 tsp of sesame oil and mix. Take off flame and serve hot...
I was so surpried to see my lil one eat the 2nd version of LF like crazy... Steaming LF right does remove the sliminess to a great extent... Just make sure that the water in the steamer doesn't touch the veggies and also don't overcook the veggie...
Bansi Ravai payasam/broken Wheat payasam:
This is the same recipe I use to make broken wheat payasam... i used bansi ravai instead and it turned out to be sooooooooooo yummy...
1. Roast the bansi ravai/broken wheat(1 cup)with ghee in acooker for 2 minutes... It needn't change color...
2. Add 3 1/2 cups water and cook for 4 whistles or till well cooked.
3. Meanwhile melt 1 kg of brown sugar with 1/2 cup water just until it melts... strain and keep aside...
4. Add milk(2 to 2 1/2 lts depending on the consistency u want) to the cooked ravai and let it come to a boil... simmer for 10 minutes on very low flame... keep stirring freq...
5. Grind together 1/2 a coconut shredded and 10-12 cardamom to a paste and add to the milk-ravai mixture and let it coem to a boil... simmer for a minute...don't cook for long after adding coconut paste... switch off flame and let it cool down for 15 mins... you can add more boiled warm milk now if u feel the consistency is not right...
6. Add the jaggery syrup and mix well... add some white sugar if u feel it's not sweet enough...
Serve warm or cold...
Yummy yummmmm....:slurp:
Good to see you online kugan. Hope you and your children are feeling better. Take your time to return. Your health comes first! :)
Hello Kugan akka
I have sent you a PM, and it is good to see you on line, hope u r feeling better, take enough rest and come back when u r better :)
PS, Raj uncleku thaan vayasaagidichu...kannu sariyay theriyalaina ungalukkuma...:rotfl:
:lol: Dev,
Being online does not mean she has to be posting here. Even reading the posts will show her online. There is a list of hubbers online at the end of the index page. Or you can move the cursor to the small circle next to the iD and it will show the status! :)
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Originally Posted by dev
yOv muthala oru "Cumputing course" poi padiyunga :x , you can actually see who is Online in the hubQuote:
Originally Posted by dev
Ithuku thaan sOlarthu samayalkari ellam computer paavika koodathennu, samayal arai thaan ungaluku layakku :lol2: :rotfl2: :poke:
ada chae, andha onlinea sonnengala...I thought recipeai paarthadhum Kugan post panninanganu ninaichuteenganu...:oops:
PS, samayalkari!!!!!!!!!... too much...:argh::hammer:
Cool dowUn dowUn :lol2:Quote:
Originally Posted by dev
My dear friends, I would like to beg for forgiveness for being away from the forum, for a very long time.
My nephew and myself were done with dengue, and went to the critical stage.
My nephew even started to have rashes over his body.
By God’s grace and all your prayers, we survived.
I am ever grateful to each and every one for your wishes and prayers.
We took some time to recover.
More over I had some personal work to finish.
That’s the reason for my delay in coming to the forum.
Hope every one will forgive me.
Sorry I am not able to name each and every one personally.
You all are in my heart. Thanks again.
Kugan98
Kugan, this thread will wait for you. You recover completely and finish what you have to finish. Don't worry about naming us, we know you care. Take it easy.
Much has been written about chillie paste.
This recipe was given to me by a Malay Macik.
Very, very useful for working members. Kugan98
SAUTEED CHILLIE PASTE
Ingredients:
(A)
200 grms fresh red chillies cut and deseeded
200 grms dried red chillies, cut and deseeded, before soaking for ½ an hour
8 shallots peeled
5 garlic pips peeled
4 candle nuts ( buah keras )
(B)
3 tbs of thick tamarind juice from 1 1/2 tbs of tamarind pulp. ( or to taste )
Sugar to taste
Salt to taste
½ cup oil
Method:
Combine all the ingredients in (A).
Blend everything to a coarse or fine paste.
Heat the oil in a deep pan or wok.
Add in the blended paste, reduce heat to low.
Keep stirring the mixture until oil separates. Do not let the bottom to burn.
It will take about 20 minutes.
Now add in the tamarind paste, sugar and salt.
Cook again till everything combines. Taste for sugar, salt and sourness.
Remove the pan from heat. Cool down completely.
Store in a clean glass jar. Store in a fridge.
Use when needed.
This sambal is verstile and can be used as a chillie base for chicken,
seafood, fried fish, fried rice, nasi lemak, mee siam.
You can also use this sambal for fried nuts and anchovies.
NOTE; Those who like shrimp paste (belacan )
Can pan fry the shrimp paste until lightly crisp brown.
Then crush to small pieces, and add to the ground paste.
Or you can use belacan powder, to your taste.
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Thanks Groucho anneh for your understandings.
The sauteed chillie paste is especially for you.
Thanks, Kugan98
Thanks Kugan, it's heartening to see that familiar avatar again.
And thanks for the "hotly" debated chilly paste recipe. By the way, did I read 3 "tablespoon" of tamarind? Like from ready made tamarind cup?
Kugan akka
Take your time, and no need to feel sorry for not being able to post here. Please look after your health and get back when u r fine !
Glad to C u back Kugan... Take ur time and come back when u feel comfortable... onnum avasarame illai...:)
Thanks Gorucho anna, P.S tamby and Dev.
Groucho anna, I have amended the post on chillie paste.
Sorry for the mistake. Still not in sound of mind, I believe.:banghead:
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Dear Kugan,
Welcome back! so glad to know that you're better. Pls. rest and recover first; take good care of yourself.
Our best wishes are always with you.
Lakme.
kuganka,u r back ! :)))
Happy to see u again.
Take nice rest & care kuganka.
Thanka NOV anneh for your warm welcome.
Lakme and aarthii, thanks to both of you too.
All the love and care you all have on me only brings tears to my eyes.:cry2::cry2:
The rest gave me time to read more and pray more.
One of the article that I read about friendship, stuck in my head.
Friendship :-D
Many people will walk in and out of your life.
But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head.
To handle others, use your heart.
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
If someone betrays you once, it is his fault.
If he betrays you twice, it is your fault.
Great minds discuss ideas.
Average minds discuss events.
Small minds discuss people.
He, who loses money, loses much.
He, who loses a friend, loses much more.
He, who loses faith, loses all.
Beautiful young people are accidents of nature.
But beautiful old people are works of art.
Learn from the mistakes of others.
You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.
Friends, you and me…
You brought another friend…
And then there were 3…
We started our group…
Our circle of friends…
And like that circle…
There is no beginning or end…
Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is mystery.
Today is a gift.
That is why it is called the present.
Thanks Kugan98
Try this simple potato salad which is very yummy.
CURD POTATO SALAD
Ingredients:
300 grms potatoes, boiled
Little salt
2 tbs olive oil
2 tsp chillie flakes
1 tbs oregano crushed
200 grms fresh curds, beaten
Little salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp chopped coriander leaves
2 tbs grated carrot
Method:
Boil the potatoes till well cooked, but little firm.
Cut into bite sized pieces. Mix little salt. Keep aside.
Mix the olive oil, chillie flakes and the crushed oregano, well.
Pour it on the potatoes and mix well.
Now mix the fresh curds, sugar and salt.
ONLY pour the curd mixture on the potatoes,
when you want to serve. (otherwise the salad will become soggy )
Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves and grated carrots.
Serve immediately.
NOTE: Can sprinkle little chillie flakes and oregano on top .
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Welcome back Kugan akka :) Take care :)
True words! :bow:
My dear friends, due to my illness, I overlooked my very dear friend SELVIEM's birthday which fell on the 21st of June. I am really very sorry Selviem.
Nevertheless we all wish her a very HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY.
MAY THE LORD BLESS HER WITH LONG LIFE.
VERY GOOD HEALTH, AND LOT AND LOTS OF HAPPINESS.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SELVIEM:clap::clap:
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Thank you very much Crazy for your kind words.
Take care, Kugan98
Haiya, Kugan you are back:redjump::redjump: So nice to see you in the thread. Take full rest Kugan, we all need you. So fast you have posted a recipe. Take care.
welcome back kugan ka......take good care of yourself first......take ur time no rushin to d forum......drink plenty of water......mizz u
Kugan, very very nice to see you in the thread. The thread looks so lively with your presence.
Even though I too tell with my mouth asking you to take good rest before coming back to the thread, my heart says, stay Kugan, we want to see you in the thread daily. There bound to be a new recipe every time we log on to the thread. Let it be simple or exotic, we all love your recipes. Take care Kugan, take rest. Rose75
Happy belated birthday Selvi.
Rose75
welcome back kugan. how r u?
please take care of ur health. i am in india now.
i am not able to post any receipe when u r not well.
thanks a lot for ur wishes. i am very happy to see the wishes and a beautiful cake.
take care kugan
hi rose thanks a lot for ur wishes.
take care
Thank you very much Gulabjamun for your nice post.
Thanks for your concern. Take care. Kugan98
Thanks Lathz for your nice post and wishes.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Thanks Rose75 for your nice post. Thanks to for your
nice comforting words. Rose I think I owe you a recipe.
mama rojak, I have it in my fail. I will post it soon for you.
I will post the non-vegetarian version of it.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Thanks Selviem for your nice post.
Hope you had a very beautiful birthday celebration.
Please do not worry about the recipes.
Enjoy your holidays in India with your people.
Please drop in when time permits.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98
Here is a vegetarian omelette. What to do, when you are a vegetarian?:-D
VEGETARIAN TOFU OATS OMELETTE
Ingredients:
½ cup silken tofu
½ cup oats soaked with little water
¼ cup maida flour
¼ cup besan flour
(A)
1 tbs chopped onions
1 tbs chopped green chillies
1 tbs grated carrot
¼ tsp coarsely ground pepper
1 tbs chopped coriander leaves
Salt to taste
1 tsp oil
¼ tsp mustard seeds
¼ tsp urad dal
Method:
Grind the tofu and the soaked oats together.
Add in the two flours and mix well.
Add in the ingredients in (A)
Heat the oil and add in the seasonings.
Pour it into the ground tofu mixture.
Add enough water to pour like a omelette.
Heat a non-stick pan, add in little oil.
Pour a laddle full of the mixture into the pan.
Spread it a little and cook on medium heat.
Flip it over when one side is cooked.
Cook the other side and serve warm with chillie sauce.
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kugan: Take rest. This thread can wait! :)
Belated B'day wishes Selvi...:)
Kugan, veg omlette with tofu n oats is new to me... we get tofu in a few stores here... but silken tofu irukumanu theriyalai... can we use paneer instead... do u think that'll work?...
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Originally Posted by dev
delete the tofu and make vegetable cutlet. :lol:
kugan so nice to hear that you still remember about my request. Take your time kugan.
addition to the request for mama rojak, I have eaten in stalls where they will add chillie squid slices at your request with the rojak. By any chance do you know how to make them.?
Take your time kugan, I will wait patiently for the recipe. Sorry kugan.
Rose 75
Thanks Rajraj uncle for your kind concern.
Take care, Kugan98
Dev, thanks for your nice post.
Dev, the silken tofu gives the texture of the egg white.
Dev, you can use the tofu, that you get there, since you are grinding the tofu with the oats. My children loved it very much.
They put the omelette between two slices of bread and made into sandwiches.
Thanks Dev, take care, Kugan98