Kugan's Kitchen Part 4

Hi Kugan ka

what's the matter ? :( y were u sad ? :roll: you knew I had some problems, I have emailed you.

I am back now :)

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Originally Posted by PARAMASHIVAN

Hi Kugan ka

what's the matter ? :( y were u sad ? :roll: you knew I had some problems, I have emailed you.

I am back now :)

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Avanga ungalai kanomnu thaan :cry2: irundhaanga... :P

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Originally Posted by selvieam

aarthi,

how i will forget u. u r always in my heart.

regarding brownies, u can even use choclates without nuts. eg. dairy milk. in this case u have to reduce the measurement of sugar.

actually i dont have idea of oven for the brownies, coz i never made brownies in the oven. u can try with less temperature for more time. keep an eye on it, so that the brownie should not burn in the bottom.

i tried cakes in the oven, it will turn out very nicely.

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Selvika,thanks for the clarifictaions.will try it out soon and will let u know the feedback.Thanks a lot.

u r most welcome aarthi.

Selviem, Aarthii, Dev and Tamby,
thanks a lot for all your support.

I know I have faithful friends behind me.
God Bless you all.
Take care, kugan98.

[tscii]Suvai nga, here is NOV anneh's NASI AYAM PENYET.

There they use fried chicken, chicken broth, prawn paste and anchovies.
I have substituted every thing with vegetarian items.
Try and enjoy. Thanks. Kugan98

NASI AYAM PENYET VEGETARIAN

The Rice:

2 cups rice washed and drained
3 pips of garlic
1 one inch cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods
2 star anise
1 tbs butter
4 cups of vegetable broth
Salt to taste

The Sambal:
3 tbs chillie paste
3 birds eye chillie pounded
3 big red onions sliced
3 pips garlic smashed
3 ripe tomatoes chopped
1 tbs tamarind paste
Sugar to taste
Salt to taste

Fried Tofu:
4 firm tofu, prick holes with a fork

¼ tsp cumin seeds powder
¼ tsp aniseed powder
½ tsp coriander powder
Little turmeric powder
Little white pepper powder
½ tsp ginger paste
¼ tsp garlic paste
Salt as per taste
Oil for frying
Little water

For Sup:

2 cups of vegetable broth
Cinnamon stick
Star anise
2 pips garlic smashed
Pepper powder
Little turmeric powder
Salt
Coriander leaves
Spring onion leaves
Oil

To Garnish:
Cucumber slices
Salad leaves

Method:
RICE:
Heat a rice cooker with the butter,
Add in all the spices, add in the smashed garlic.
Sauté for a minute, add in the drained rice, vegetable broth,
and salt. Cover and cook the rice.

SAMBAL:
Heat a wok with the oil, add in the smashed garlic.
When the nice aroma comes add in the sliced onions.
Sauté till the the onions browns a little.
Add in the chillie paste and the birds eye chillie.
Stir and cook till oil seperates, add in the chopped tomatoes,
And the tamarind paste, cook till the tomatoes are mashed.
Add little water, salt and sugar and cook till the sambal
is thick and cooked. Remove.

FRIED TOFU:
Add all the ingredients for the tofu and marinate for
about 30 minutes. Deep fry and slice them.

FOR SOUP:
Heat a pot with the oil, add in the garlic and the spices.
Add in the vegetable broth, white pepper, turmeric powder.
Let it boil nicely, add in salt and remove.
Garnish with the coriander leaves and spring onions.

Now put some rice in a plate, add in the sambal.
Arrange some tofu slices, and cucumber slices.
Also some salad leaves. Serve with a bowl of soup.

Note: I did not have the salad leaves.


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Dear friends, for some time, I have stopped using all kinds of MOCK mutton , prawns, chicken and so on.

So during the bajan cooking, I wanted to make a hot sambal to go with chapathi, idli or even idiappam.
I used mushroom stems that resemble anchovies.

Would you all believe, that was the HOTTEST dish of the day.
Many asked if they can take home some, and all wanted the recipe. This shows that the people of this world are not
ready to become vegetarians yet :roll:
Thanks, Kugan98

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The Hot Sambal:

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K, idhu enna dried mushroom stemsaa?... never seen it before...

Yes, Dev, since they have everything to replace non-veg items, anchovies is made with mushroom stems.
It is called mock anchovies.
They make sambal with it.
Thanks, kugan98

K, can we use fresh mushroom stems for this recipe?... if yes, pls post the recipe... what r the other vegetarian substitutes tht can be used to make sambal?