Welcome back K,
Hope everything went well in India. Take care.
Suja
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Welcome back K,
Hope everything went well in India. Take care.
Suja
Welcome back Kugan ! Get well soon !
Welcome back K. Hope all went well.
Take care and don't rush...
BTW, what's Madras eyes? I'll be there soon......
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Originally Posted by NM
NM: The medical term is conjunctivitis. Infammation of some parts of the eye. It is also called pink eye or red eye because the white part becomes reddish. Carry some sanitary wipes and sanitizing hand solution. It is very common in Tamilnadu and is contagious. Have a nice trip!
Oh... thanks uncle. I am very prone to conjunctivities! :(
Kugan, welcome back. We missed you!!!
Do give us an update once you've settled down.
ohhh paal kuzhambu without potatoes sounds good too....lighter just at the thought of it dev ;-)
roshan i too like yr porridge....kelvi pattathilai very unique way of making porridge....will try & let u know too...:-) ty
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Originally Posted by dev
Interesting link dev :-) ty....will try out kugan avanga recipeyum soon.
by the way the list i had posted was exactly from "the hindu".................i was thinking how interesting it would have been if i had the chance to have gone attended the function too :mrgreen:
kugan ngaaaaa :-) welcome back!!!
methuva nalla settle aagitu vaanga....hope yr eyes are also getting better...
good to c u nga kugan ;-)
Not china kuzhandhai... I am India Kuzhanthai...:lol2:Quote:
Originally Posted by PARAMASHIVAN
Kugan, take care... It's very common here these days... should be completely cured in a week...:)
wash your hands frequently(esp after touching ur eyes) so that you don't pass it on to others...and don't allow others to use ur towel, bed etc...anything used to wipe ur eyes,or anything on which u lie down should be washed thoroughly before others use it... Madras eye is very very contagious...
Take care Kugan akka
Use Eye drops and do not rub your eyes, and wear sunglasses/glasses/goggles
Kuganka,
Welcome back.
Howz ur health now?
Take care kuganka.Happy to see u back again.
Dev,tried peanut bars.Came out very well.
Thanks dev for the reicpe.
My dear friends, thank you soo much for your prayers, and wishes.
First I would like to thank my niece Anu for promptly posting the birthday wishes for NM.
Dev, Suvai and Roshan for posting recipes.
I would also like to thank, NOV anneh, Rajraj uncle, P.S Tamby,
Selviem, Aarthii, Lakme, Suja, NM, bKarthika, Rose75, and Gulabjamun for keeping the thread moving while I was away.
The rain was driving me mad, I managed to take my children to many temples in Kumbakonam, Kuthanoor Saraswathy temple, Guru temple and Tirunallar temple.
Later my children were bald in our Kula Deivam temple in Sadamangalam. We cooked for about 50 people who came for the ceremony. The temple is deep in a country side.
Imagine carrying pots and pans there.
We had a good time in the Asramam in Thuraiyur.
Time was flying and the rain spoilt all our plans.
Now the medical, the doctor said that both my kidneys are impaired a little.
According to them my creatinine level is 147
It should be only from 43 to 115
Potassium level is 5.6
It should be 3.5 to 5.5
Urea too is 8.1
It should be 2.0 to 6.8
Oh they said my haemoglobin level is low.
Not only that, you cannot eat this, you cannot eat that.
All contain potassium. Cannot be cured completely.
Can prolong the duration.
Well I was sick of hearing all those.
I enjoyed my stay in my sis house.
Came to the airport wearing dark glasses,
all three of us. Like foreign spies :rotfl: :rotfl:
Thanks my friends, everything in Gods hands.
I will cook special, less spicy vege pulao and brinjal aachari for all of you all. Take care, Kugan98
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:shock: :shock: Kugan ka Creatinine is produced from Creatine found in liver, mostly body builders/ Athletes takes creatine to give extra strength, this can damage your kidneys. I used take this about 5 years ago, I noticed rapid gain in strength and muscle size, but then I started to get palpitation and high blood pressure, it also dehydrates you. I stopped taking it then.Quote:
Originally Posted by kugan98
but I don’t understand your craetinine levels, you are female and you do not take Creatine, so how come your creatinine level is so high??? :confused2:
Well tamby they get this result from blood test.
They say if your kidney does not filter well your Creatinine
level will be high. Its o.k lets go on with our food forum.
Kugan98
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I had this combo in a hotel.
SIMPLE VEGETABLE PULAO
Ingredients:
3 cups of basmati rice soaked for 20 minutes
2 cups of coconut milk
2 ½ cups of water
100 grms carrot cut into strips
100 grms beans cut into lengths
10 florets of cauliflower
50 grms green peas
200 grms onions chopped
4 green chillies sliced
1 tbs ginger garlic paste
¼ cup mint leaves
¼ cup mint leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste
2 tbs ghee
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 cardamom pods
1 star anise
Method:
Heat the ghee in a pot, add in the cinnamon, cardamom,
and bay leaves.
Add in the mint leaves, add in the onions.
Sauté for a while, add in the green chillies, ginger,
garlic paste, sauté well again.
Now add in all the vegetables, and salt. Mix well.
In a rice cooker transfer the vegetables, add in the soaked
drained rice. Add in the water and the coconut milk.
Taste for salt, cover and cook till done.
If using a pressure cooker, cook for 3 whistles, and sim for about 3 minutes.
Remove and garnish with the other ¼ cup of mint leaves.
You will have fluffy white colour less spicy, vege pulao.
Serve with spicy brinjal aachari.
You can add in fried cashews and raisins if liked
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Welcome back kugan! :) Hope you feel better !
You forgot to complete the subject line for the last recipe! :)
(vaathiyaar velai ennai vidalai! :lol: )
Vaanga Uncle
Is there still a Curfew for you around the kitchen area?
Thanks for pointing out uncle.
kugan98
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BRINJAL AACHARI
Ingredients:
2 cups of brinjals cut into 1 inch cubes.
1 tbs oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp aniseeds
1 tsp fenugreek seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
3 big tomatoes chopped fine
1 big onion chopped
1 green chillie chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tbs coriander powder
1 ½ tbs chillie powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp asafoetida powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
½ tsp mango powder or lime juice
Salt to taste
Little coriander leaves chopped
Method:
Put the brinjal cubes in a bowl of water and little salt.
After 10 minutes, drain and dry them on a kitchen towel.
Now fry the brinjals till they are lightly brown. Drain and keep aside.
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the seasonings.
When the seeds crackle, add in the onions, sauté well.
Add in the ginger garlic paste and the green chillies.
Sauté till the onions are translucent.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and sauté well.
Add also the coriander, chillie, turmeric, garam masala,
asafoetida powder and mango powder.
Stir well till oil rises, add in 1 1/2 cups of water, add salt.
Mix well and let it come to a boil.
When the gravy thickens, add in the fried brinjals.
Let it come to a nice boil, taste for salt and remove.
Garnish with cut coriander leaves.
Serve, with simple vegetable pulao.
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Mrs Kugan, I tried the vendi masala again today - it is really superb and i like this dish very much. Thanks a lot.
Thanks Roshan for the nice feedback.
I felt very proud of you, when I read about your profession.
Roshan, while I was in US, I used to string the curry leaves, wash them, dry them well. I used a moist muslin cloth, well wrung of water. line a airtight tupperware with the cloth and put the leaves in, close tightly and put it in the fridge.
It lasted fresh for about 3 weeks for me. It worked for me :huh:
My children are taught only to leave behind, chillies in their plate :lol:
Roshan do you get ridge gourd in your place.
If yes try out this recipe. Thanks, Kugan98
Glad it came out well!!!... Hope the kid enjoyed it...:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Aarthii
Kugan, do follow the doc's instructions and maintain a good diet...:)
Thanks a lot for the recipes... I love mild pulavs... and so does the lil one...
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RIDGE GOURD CURRY
Ingredients:
300 grms ridge gourd
2 tomatoes finely chopped
2 onions finely chopped
2 green chillies chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp chillie powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp poppy seed powder
2 tbs finely ground coconut paste
Salt to taste
1 tbs oil
1 sprig curry leaves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
2 cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
Little coriander leaves to garnish.
Little lime juice
Method:
lightly scrape the ridge gourd and chop them.
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the seasonings.
Now add in the chopped onions and sauté well.
Then add in the ginger and garlic paste.
Sauté well, add in the tomatoes.
Cook till they become mushy, add in the chillie, turmeric,
poppy seed powder and the coconut paste.
Stir well, add in ½ a cup of water and the chopped ridge gourds.
Add salt and let it simmer till the vege is cooked.
Remove and add little lime juice and garnish with the
coriander leaves. Goes well with rice or roti.
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I dont get ridge gourd here in Afghan but it is available in Sri Lanka. I will try your recipe once I go to SL. Thanks :) Thanks for the tip on preserving curry leaves too.
Welcome back Kugan,
How is ur health now? We are very Happy to see u back again.
Take care of your Health kugan. Health is Wealth !!! Thanks for the Veg Pulao, Brinjal aachari and RidgeGourd curry. I am going to try in this week end!!
Kugan do you have the recipe for Spicy Boli!!! If means pls post it !!
Welcome Kugan Sis! Hope you're doing great! :D
Thanks Dev, for your concern.
Thanks again, Kugan98
Thanks bKarthika for your wishes.
Karthika, do you want a spicy boli with non-vege item,
or just a vegetarian spicy boli. Thanks, kugan98
Thanks Jay tamby. How are you keeping?
Did you do any cooking lately.
Take care, Kugan98
Kugan, this is why we missed you so much! In just two days, you've posted so many recipes. God bless you!
[tscii]Thank you very much Lakme. I feel very happy to hear your words. O.K for you, a nice tomato kulambu to go with iddli or dosai. Not necessary to always make a chutney :lol:
Take care, Kugan98
TAKKALI KULAMBU
Ingredients:
300 grms red tomatoes, cut into big chunks
1 big onion chopped
(A)
To Roast And Grind:
1 tbs channa dal
½ tsp cumin seeds
2 tbs coriander seeds
4 red chillies
¼ cup onions chopped
1 ½ tbs grated coconut
Oil for roasting
1 sprig curry leaves
½ tsp mustard seeds
Little coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Oil
Method:
Heat a 1 tsp of oil in a wok, roast the (A) items one by one.
Lastly add in the onions, slightly brown them.
Add in the coconut, stir fry and remove.
When cool, blend to a smooth paste.
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the mustard seeds.
Let it crackle, add in the curry leaves.
Now add in the onions and sauté till they turn limp.
Add in the blended paste, mix well.
Add in 1 cup of water, mix them well.
Add in the cut tomatoes and salt.
Stir well and let it come to a slow boil.
Cook till the gravy is little thick.
Add the coriander leaves and remove.
Goes well with thosai, idli or rice.
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Hi Sis,
No, haven't done any cooking lately. Just couldn't find the time to do so.
Whenever I come here and see your recipes and your ever-so-delicious-looking-pictures, I'm just tempted to try the recipes at home. But the moment I step into my home, I just become lazy (though I prefer to use the word "tired") to do anything, let alone cooking.
Seriously, I don't know how working women manage their house-hold chores. Just goes on to show how some men (me included) take women for granted. :oops:
Then again, your takkali kulambu looks tempting again. Apadiya sapadalam polliruke :slurp:
kugan ngo..........varumbothey manamankuthu pulao & thakaali kuzhambu.. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: .senji paarkaren kandipaa...;-) thakaali kuzhambu this way is new to me nga....
enaanga suja,....onga guests orey praise panninaangala onga cooking skills pathi??? how did the items turn out? did u make anything new?
amaam namma selvi enga kaanom romba naala?? hope all is well.
audazjay....thank u for appreciating us women...... :thumbsup: ithuku kandipa oru sweet onnu pannidalaamaanga kugan namma ellaa ladies saarbilum?? :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
kugan nga....hope u r taking rest when ever you can....:-)...
sari...ipothaiku ....dev kodutha oru recipe ...peanut/sesame sweet.....thattu neraiya iruku.....pass pannaren......elaarum eduthukonga... :mrgreen: .....(dev i made it again...its very simple to make too ;-) took some to work too they loved it
An easy yummy recipe learnt from my mother:
EGG CURRY
Ingredients:
eggs-2
small onion-4/5
turmeric powder- a pinch
jeera powder-1/2 tsp
chilli powder-1/2 tsp
salt-a little
oil-2 tsp
Preparation:
Boil the eggs, remove the shell and cut them into 4 pieces lengthwise. Heat oil in the kadai and fry chopped onion and add a tbs of water. Add the turmeric poder, chilli powder, jeera powder and salt. Add to this the diced egg pieces. Saute in small fire till dry.
... and then? :confused2:Quote:
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