Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

Dear Aarthii, thanks for your nice post.
I am sure Pranay would like the baked potatoes.
Try out and see. You can bake the bread without the softner.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

Dear friends, my aunt gave me this recipe, which goes very well with vegetable biriyani or non-vegetable biriyani. I tried it and it came out very well.
Since we add in vegetables for the biriyani, we need not add any to the gravy.
Thanks Kugan98


EMPTY BIRYANI GRAVY

Ingredients:

1 tbs coriander seeds
3 red dry chillies
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp aniseeds
1 tsp black pepper corns
½ inch cinnamon stick
2 cloves
1 cardamom pod
1 small star anise.
Combine all the ingredients and powder them. Need not roast.


5 pips garlic
1 inch ginger chopped
3 green chillies sliced
15 shallots.
Mince all ingredients nicely, or grind to a very coarse paste. No water.

3 tbs ghee or oil
2 bay leaves
½ tsp dry funugreek leaves
2 sprig curry leaves

2 tomatoes chopped
1 tsp red chillie powder
1 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
½ cup water

1 tbs ground coconut paste
2 tbs chopped coriander leaves

Method:

Heat the ghee in a pot. Add in the bay leaves, funugreek and curry leaves.
Let them sizzle, then add in the minced ingredients. Saute well.
Add in ground spice powder and saute again well.

Now add in the chopped tomatoes, red chillie, coriander and tumeric powders.
Add in the salt and the water. Cook on medium heat till oil separates.
(At this stage, you can add any veges, or non-veges)

(If adding any veges or non –veges, add little water to cook them through.)

Lastly add in the ground coconut paste. Mix well and simmer for few minutes.
Remove and garnish with the cut coriander leaves.

NOTE: you can add mushroom, potato, or sliced capsicums.
OR small pieces of chicken, prawns, or boiled eggs.


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Surprise,surprise!!!... I tried the same recipe a couple of months back(had some guests tht day n unfortunately, my biriyani was a bit bland. So did a google search and ended up trying this gravy n it did makeup for the spiceless biriyani :oops:) ... they have stepwise pics for this recipe in the website which I love...:) super taste gravy idhu... leftovers can be had with chapathi, dosai also...

For those interested in stepwise pics, here is the link...:)
http://www.spiceindiaonline.com/side-gravy-for-biryani/

Kugan had been very busy lately. Thanks for all the nice recipes.
Take care Kugan98

kugan
tried baked potato wedegs, came out nicely. we had it with broken wheat kanji. excellent combo.

kugan,

empty bryani gravy is very interesting, will try. i think, it goes well with chapathi, parotto, appam, idli, dosa, puri etc.
thanks kugan.

dev,
thanks for referring the link, nice step up step instructions, it wil be very useful.will try the gravy.

Kugan how are you. Thanks for all the nice recipes. You are missing for 2 days. Are you all right Kugan? I tried your empty biriyani. Very super Kugan. Take care, come back fast Kugan. Thanks. Gulabjamun.

Kugan how are you? You are missing for few days. I hope you are well. Kugan a friend served us a meal of vegetables in cheese sauce. She said she steamed the veges and then put them in cheese sauce then bake it. I cannot understand her explanations. You are good at writing down the recipe in order. Please Kugan, it does not matter if you do not have a picture. Just post the recipe. My children loved it very much. She called it AU something. like grating. Thanks Kugan.

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Originally Posted by rose75

She called it AU something. like grating. .

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Au Gratin - french for baking with cover of breadcrumbs and cheese

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My dear friends thanks every one for all your nice posts.
Sorry for being away from the forum for few days.
As usual lot of pressure and work. Thanks and take care. Kugan98.

haiyaaaaaa...Kugan vanthaachu...:happydance:

Rose, here is the recipe for the vegetable Au Gratin.
Thanks NOV anneh for the nice picture.
Rose try and enjoy. Kugan98


VEGETABLE AUGRATIN

Ingredients:

100 grms cauliflowe cut into florets
100 grms carrot cut into cubes
100 grms button muchrooms quartered
100 grms beans cut into 1 inch in length
100 grms potatoes cut into cubes
( you can add baby corn, peas , brocoli any thing you fancy )

1 tsp oregano
½ tsp pepper powder
Salt to taste

White Sauce:
4 tbs butter
3 tbs all purpose flour
3 to 4 cups milk
½ tsp oregano
Salt to taste
Pepper powder to taste
1 tsp chillie flakes
½ cup chedder cheese

Topping:
½ cup grated chedder cheese
½ cup bread crumbs
Little butter

Method:
Steam the vegetables, see that they are crunchy.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and the herbs. Keep aside.

Heat butter, add in the flour, saute over medium heat till raw smell goes.
Do not let the flour to burn.
Remove from the heat and add 1 cup of milk, and stir constantly.
See that no lumps are formed. Put the pan again over the heat.

Add in the remaining milk. Stir over low heat till sauce thickens.
Add in the salt, pepper and chillie flakes. Mix well.
Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Add in the steamed vegetables

Now transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish.
Sprinkle the bread crumbs and the grated cheese.
Put little butter here and there on the mixture.
Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 degrees C till the top browns a little.
Remove and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
Serve with toasted buttered bread.

This picture was taken before baking:
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Thanka Dev for your warm welcome.
Kugan98

Kugan, you are sooo sweet. Inspite of work pressure, you still posted the Augratine recipe for me.
Sorry Kugan, we all missed you so much. We come to the forum to see your postings only.
We feel very sad if we find you missing. I know we are very selfish. Anyway thanks Kugan. Please keep posting.
Thanks NOV Sir for the picture and telling me the correct name. (Shy)

Kugan, how are you? How is your health now. Please if you are well come to the forum. The forum looks very dull without you.
Thanks for all the nice recipes. I do try simple recipes at home. Thanks for the augratine recipe. I am sure the children will like it. I will try it out this weekend. Thanks Kugan. Gulabjamun.

Dear Rose and Gulabjamun, thanks for your nice posts.
Hope both will try out the recipe and enjoy the meal.
I remembered that I promised someone the roasted brinjal chutney.
I will post it now.
Thanks and take care, Kugan98


ROASTED BRINJAL CHUTNEY

Ingredients:

2 big brinjals,
Little oil

8 red chillies, roasted
2 tbs grated coconut, roasted
1 tsp tamarind paste
Salt to taste

2 tsp oil
Little asafoetida powder
1 sprig curry leaves

2 tsp mustard seeds, roasted and ground very coarsely.

Method:
Apply oil all over the brinjals. Piecre a rod to the brinjal and roast in direct flame. The skin will be charred, and see that the brinjal is fully cooked.
Cool and remove the skins. Keep aside.

In a mixie grind the red chillies with the tamarind paste and little warm water.
Now add in the coconut, roasted brinjal, and salt.
Give a quick grind to mix everything well. It should be in chutney consistency.
Remove to a bowl.

Heat the oil and add in the asafoetida powder and the curry leaves.
Add in the coarsely ground mustard seeds. Pour the seasonings on the chutney.
Mix well and serve with idli or dosai.


THE ROASTED BRINJALS:
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THE ROASTED BRINJAL CHUTNEY:

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Kugan, glad to see you back in full form. Here also things are busy. Brinjal chutney looks great; I'll try it!

Augratin sounds interesting... I've never had it before...senju paarkiren...:)

Dev, thanks for the post. I am sure your little one will like the Augratine.
I added chillie flakes to make it little spicy.
Try it out Dev. Take care Kugan98

Thanks Lakme for your nice post.
Take your time, your work comes first.
Take care, Kugan98

Try this tasty dish. Kugan98


BITTERGOURD PEPPER FRY

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
1 tsp aniseeds
2 sprigs curry leaves
200 grms big onion chopped
2 tsp ginger and garlic paste
2 green chillies sliced

250 grms bitter gourd cut into rounds ( I used the big type )
1 tsp chillie powder
2 tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
Little water
3 tsp of coarsely ground black pepper
1 tbs of thick tamarind juice

Method:

Heat the oil in a wok. Add in the aniseeds and let them splutter.
Add in the curry leaves and chopped onions, saute until lightly brown.
Add in the ginger, garlic paste. Saute well.
Add in the green chillies and stir fry well.

Now add in the cut bittergourds, stir fry well.
Now add in the chillie, coriander, and tumeric powders.
Stir fry well, add in the salt and sprinkle little water.
Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

Remove the cover and stir well.
Sprinkle the pepper powder and add in the tamarind juice.
Mix well and stir fry a minute. Remove and serve.


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My dear friends, I have something to tell you all.
Every time I will blabber about my health. Well my health is not that good.:roll:
I will be away from the 16th of October for about 4 months.
I had to make this painful decision. I am going for my treatment as well as for my inner peace. It will be a undisclosed destination.
I will be back, if God willing, and resume the thread again.

I feel very sad to leave this forum as well as my family.
Festival is just around the corner, I cannot help it.
My niece in US Meerra, has promised to contribute recipes occasionally.
I have asked her to register in the forum. Hope she has done.

I have lot of work to complete before I leave. Time is running fast.
I hope you all will understand, if I am not around for few days.
Anyhow I will try my best to come to the forum daily before I leave.

I am very grateful to all my friends for their help in keeping the thread alive.
DEV, who has been very very helpful, in making the blog.
A person who is always there to post something.
Thank you every one from the bottom of my heart:cry2:
Kugan98

Kuganka,Dont worry everything will be alright soon.
Dont worry about the forum,all our friends will take care of it.
After reading ur words,really my heart is bit heavy, am feeling a big pressure in it.Dont worry kuganka,everything will be perfectly ok .
Definitley will miss u a lot,will pray for u and ur health daily kuganka.Take care

Kuganka....dont worry...am sure u will be back soon to d forum wit more healthier n cheer.
you are always in my prayers....ur words shed tears to my eyes....will miss u but dont take too much break...
we all here need our superior....so back soon.....take care.....

Take care Kugan. You are a very strong person, and I am sure you'd be back soon and continue with your priceless services here.

Hi K

Take good treatment and we are all sure you will come back with strength and so much of positive energy and give us all a share.
Do not worry about the thread. Forget about all this and just concentrate on the treatment and GET WELL SOON.
All our prayers are with you !!!!
REgards/ Sudha

Kugan, why you give us such shocks? Please do not worry, God will take care of you. You will be alright. Get well soon and come back happily to the forum. We all will pray for you.
Take care, Rose75

hi kugan,

donot worry about the thread, we will all take care of it. please do take care of ur health. god is always with you. u r always in our prayers. before leaving whenever u get time drop in. come back safely.
luv, selvi

Kugan akka

What happened to you now ? :shock: :( Pls check ur PM

Dear Kugan, I just read your post; you are very much in my prayers. I'm sure God will protect and heal you. You do so much for all of us! Please take care of your health and don't worry about the thread.

Hi Kugan,

I just finished browsing all the recipes in Kugan's Kitchen. Wow, I must say you are such a wonderful cook, I'm amazed at your talent. Your tips and recipes with beautiful pictures make a person like me to visit kitchen more offen. Thanks to that Kugan. :2thumbsup::2thumbsup:

Do not worry, you will come back, a person like you with so much of enegy will come back and give us lots of wonderful recipes. Please take care of your health.

Dear Kugan,

We will all be praying for you to come back fully recovered. Don't worry and take good care.

It's d much needed rest for U Kugan... U've to be in good health in the first place...only then can u help/serve others... So yaarai paththiyum,edhai paththiyum kavalai padamal poi ungal udal nilayai sari pannitu vaanga...Take care...:)

Kugan: Take care of your health first. This thread can wait and already you have posted a lot. All of us here wish you a speedy recovery.

Kugan this is this name is taken from KFC?

Kugan, I just read your post. What happened to you. I feel very very sad. Kugan please take care of your self. We all will pray for you. I know what type of a person you are. You have a big heart, always giving all the recipes that we want.
Take care Kugan, your health comes first. I am crying now Kugan.
God bless you Kugan. Gulabjamun.

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Originally Posted by kugan98

I am going for my treatment as well as for my inner peace.

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Very good idea. Place your burdens on God and be positive that you will return stronger and happier.
All our collective prayers are with you. :bow:

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My dear friends, all your posts brought only tears to my eyes.
I am so gifted to have such nice friends. I am sure all your prayers will pull me through.

I would like to thank, from the bottom of my heart to Aarthii, Lathz, Groucho anna,
Sudha, Rose75, Selviem. Sivam Tamby, Lakme, Ksen, Dev, Rajraj uncle,
Gulabjamun, and my NOV anna.

Welcome to this Kugan's Kitchen Vani 19.
Thanks for your nice words, hope you will be a regular here.


Dear Roosevelt92,
" Kugan this is this name is taken from KFC?"

I cannot understand what you are trying to say.
Anyway thanks for your post.

Thanks all my friends, you all will be always in my heart.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

My dear friend pmed me asking me as to how to contact me, to know about my well being. My dear friend I am moved by your concern.

Well, there is no way you all can contact me.
My family will be very stressed, so I do not want them to be disturbed.

I have asked my niece , Meerra from US to register in the forum.
She will be posting few recipes to keep the thread moving.
So she will inform in the thread if anything happens to me.

NOV anna , can you please check if she has been approved
She has registered as meerra.
Thanks every one again. God Bless You All.
Kugan98