Kugan's Kitchen

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Originally Posted by Shanthy

I think sabja seeds is called kasa kasa in tamil Dev. There is black veriety and and white ones available.

Regards
Shanthy

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Kasa Kasa is Khus Khus or Tulsi seeds .I have never seen Khus Khus swelling up somuch after soaking in water.Is it available in any provison stores
regards
Baskaran

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Originally Posted by NOV

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Originally Posted by kugan98

Nov can you help us with the Tamil name.?

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we call it salasa vidhai :)

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salasa vidhai!!!... kelvi pattadhillai... thaedi paarkiren... kadaila poi salasa vidhainu ketaal kadaikaaran ennai oru maadhiri paarkamal irundhaal sari...;)

I am very sorry, as I am not of help in the sabji thing.
I only know that kasa kasa means poppy seeds, which we use in making non-veg dishes.
Here in Malaysia too they call salasa seeds in Malay language as "selasih seeds.
They too say that its the seeds of Thai basil plant.

Thanks. Kugan98

no probs Kugan...I'll look for it here...

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CAULIFLOWER WITH PEAS

Ingredients:

300 grms cauliflower
100 grms green peas fresh or frozen
3 tomatoes chopped finely
2 big onions chopped finely
1 heaped tsp chillie powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
½ tsp garam masala powder
1 bay leaf
2 tbs oil
Little asafoetida powder
Salt to taste

Method:
Wash and cut the cauliflower into small florets.
Heat oil in a wok, add the cumin seeds bay leaf and asafoetida.
When the cumin sizzles, add in the onion, ginger garlic paste.
Stir fry till the onions turn light brown.
Slow the heat and add in the tomatoes, chillie powder, garam masala
And salt. Stir fry till the tomatoes turn mushy
(At this stage you can sprinkle little water if the gravy is a bit dry)
Add in the cauliflower and the green peas.
Cook for about 5 minutes on reduced heat.
Ensure that the cauliflower is coated well with the spices.
Remove and garnish with cut coriander leaves.


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:( Take care K, Let god will give u all the strength ... :bow:

Bread thayir vadai :slurp:

Ingredients:

Bread - 6 slices
Curd or yogurt for diet preferences
Milk
Chillie power
Asafoetida
Salt

For Garnishing:

Coriander

Method:

Remove the brown parts at the side of the breads.

Soak the breads in Milk, squeeze it lightly and shape it as a ball or as the shape of a vada.

Add the bread balls in a serving bowl.

Add salt to the curd and Beat the curd with spoon. Now, add it to the bread balls. For diet concerns, you can juz add yogurt.

Sprinkle chillie powder, asafoetida to the content.

Garnish it with coriander leaves.

Yesterday I tried out this receipe and it came out so well. With addition to these, I also added onion fryams to the vada, which added flavour the vada. Like this, you can also try out with any combination like karaboondhi etc. etc.,.

People on diet can very well go for this receipe, as this dish is prepared with no oil content. :cool2:

Preparation time: Juz 10 mins wud do. :D

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Originally Posted by kugan98

Dear friends, I have heard that good things do not come single.
Bad things too do not come single.
We just recovered from a shock.
Since ours is a joint family, we have a great grandmother living with us. She is in her 90s.
(Nichiro uncle knows her as she was a great fan of his childhood memories)
Tuesday we found her slurring. Took her to hospital and found out that she had a massive stroke.
It stole the strength in her left arm, leg and also she cannot swallow. She cannot even sit.
Now she has become bedridden all of a sudden, feeding milk only through the tube in the nose, and wearing pampers.

Hospital has discharged her, brought her home in an ambulance.
Now added very big responsibility for us.
I think its God's testing time for us. We will face it.
I am taking life very simple now.
Well I got a recipe from a visitor, who came to visit her.
I am posting it for you all.
Thanks Kugan98

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Hello Ma,

I can never forget my oldest fan.

I pray for her recovery.
My prayers are with your family.

I remember my dear sister at such crucial moments.
She was a pillar of strength for the whole family.

Please do take very good care of her.

Old people are mines of love and knowledge.

Nichiro

Hi my dear frens...

I have opened up my own blogspot with some asian recipes. Do feel free to browse and support me.


http://www.sugaryspicez.blogspot.com/


Thank you

Superspiczy

Carrot & Cauliflower Stir Fry

Ingredients:

Carrots- Cut into half (small)
Cauliflower-small
Garlic- minced
Red Chillies-Sliced
3tbsp Vegetarian Oyster sauce
1tsp Sesame Oil
1tsp Soy Sauce
1tsp Cornflour- mixed with water
Dash of white pepper

Method:
In a pan, add abit of oil. Add in Garlic, red chillies .stir fry till nice aroma. Add in the vegetables, vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil. Close with a lid and let the vegetables to cook for good 5mins. Lastly add in the cornflour mixture and pepper. Stir fry
till dry. remove from heat.


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