Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

hye frens...here cums my MIL receipe...i tried n d plate goes empty very fast........
hope u all like it........

Bitter gourd in Coconut Milk

Ingredients:

1 medium bitter gourd, trimmed, cut into half, deseeded and sliced thinly
1 tablespoon ghee
1 tsp brown mustard seed
1 tsp urad dhal
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup thick coconut milk mixed with 1/2 cup pure water
Rock salt to taste
6-8 curry leaves
Blanch the sliced bitter gourd in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes, drain.

Method:
Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot till it looks clear.
Add the brown mustard seed and urad dhal.
When the mustard seed starts to pop and the urad dhal turns golden brown,
add the bitter gourd, turmeric, cumin and salt, and mix well.
Add the thinned coconut milk and crushed curry leaves and simmer until
heated through. Serve hot with rice.

kugan ka i tried ur Spicy Okra.......it turns out very well.....n again mu hubby credits goes to ur receipe.....:)

Okra in Spicy Gravy (Kuganka)

Ingredients:

10 tender okra washed and dried and cut length wise
1 large onion, chopped finely
1 medium tomato diced
1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp. red chilli powder or to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. garam masala powder
2 tbsp. oil
Salt to taste

Other Seasoning
1 tbsp. fried onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. coconut powder
1 green chilli minced
Salt to taste

Method:
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onion and fry till it's brown in colour. Add ginger garlic, turmeric, garam masala, chilli powder and salt to taste and okra. Saute and fry the okra till coated with the onions. Add other seasonings and tomato and stir them in.
Cover and steam till the okra changes color and becomes soft. Serve hot.

Dear Roshan, I remember reading this salad dressing somewhere.
Hope you like this. Thanks to the owner of this recipe. Kugan98


Ginger Salad Dressing

Description: Prepare your favorite salad and splash on this
flavorful dressing for a unique taste.

1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
4 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1. Place all ingredients in blender; blend on high speed for 30
seconds or until the ginger is well-pureed and mixture is well
blended.

2. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Dear Lathz, thank you very much for the bittergourd recipe.
Hope to try it before I go, and post the picture.
I am very happy Lathz, please do post day to day recipes that you all cook.
I am sure every one will benefit from them.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98

Dear friends, the prayers are over. Very tired after that.
I simply forgot to take pictures of the dishes before the starting.
I realized only nearly the end. I asked Ruben to take the pictures.
Not very good anyway I will post them.
The only change in the menu was instead of jelly custard, I made custard slices.
Thanks and take care. Kugan98


Preparing for the Prayers:

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Part Of The Crowd:
Sorry Ruben took all their backs:-D


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Sorry friends, not properly arranged. Springroll not filled yet.
Sorry for the mess. Thanks. Kugan98


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The pot of sambar not visible in the spread:

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NOV anneh, you must have taken pictures of the party.
Please post the pictures of the food.
i am sure if not everyone, but I like to see.
Thanks. Kugan98

Thanks K again for the Salad Dressing recipe. All ingredients except celery are available in Kabul. I am going to try this dressing this weekend :)

BTW, tempting food there in the pics K.

Hi,

I am rare participant in this forum. I was last here almost a year back when I was pregnant and wanted some recipe
I find this very useful and best forum for Indian esp tamil food. So am back here, hoping to visit it more often from now on.

I have a son who is one year old now. As I am working and have been unable to find any other option , I have started putting him in day care from last month.
I have to pack food for him for the whole day, atleast 3 good meals, breakfast, lunch and tiffenitem/snackld for evening.

Since he is growing up and getting aware of things, he is not eating the same mashed plain food that I give him.
So am planning to give him different foods everyday from now on. For which I am here.

I know you people here are experts in cooking. I would need your guidance, suggestions m,tips and good recipes for my 1 year old son.

Expecting a good response from you all.

Thanks,
Ani

Hello Kugan, so sorry for not posting for sometime. Have been very busy. Kugan feel sooo sad that you will be leaving so soon. Cannot wait for 4 months for your recipes. Please if you find time post to us about your health. We all will be waiting very eagerly for that.
Kugan a very good spread, So many nice items. Your prayer too looks very nice.
Kugan can you please kindly post for me a mulugatany soup recipe for me. Thanks Kugan.

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Originally Posted by kugan98

NOV anneh, you must have taken pictures of the party.
Please post the pictures of the food.
i am sure if not everyone, but I like to see.

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Mine is not as great and exhaustive as yours. :D
and I was completely worn out and asked my youngest son to take the photo. must be the age.. :sigh2:

This is some of the spread..



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Originally Posted by ani

Hi,

I am rare participant in this forum. I was last here almost a year back when I was pregnant and wanted some recipe
I find this very useful and best forum for Indian esp tamil food. So am back here, hoping to visit it more often from now on.

I have a son who is one year old now. As I am working and have been unable to find any other option , I have started putting him in day care from last month.
I have to pack food for him for the whole day, atleast 3 good meals, breakfast, lunch and tiffenitem/snackld for evening.

Since he is growing up and getting aware of things, he is not eating the same mashed plain food that I give him.
So am planning to give him different foods everyday from now on. For which I am here.

I know you people here are experts in cooking. I would need your guidance, suggestions m,tips and good recipes for my 1 year old son.

Expecting a good response from you all.

Thanks,
Ani

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Dear Ani, thanks for your nice mail.
I am so sorry to tell you that I am busy with my travel plans.
I hardly have 3 more days to go.
Lot of work to be done before I leave.

I am sure my good friend Dev, my anneh NOV and others will help you.
Do not be worried.
My dear friends, please help our new friend Ani.
What ever small tips also will be useful to her.
Thanks. Kugan98

Dear Rose, thanks for your nice post.
I am rushing to Teluk Intan for a close relatives funeral.
I will be only back tomorrow evening.
I will post your request, once I come back.
Take care. Kugan98

NOV anneh, thank you very much for the spread.
You have given me a bonus of pretty girls too.
I was wondering which one is your sweet princess.
Thanks NOV anneh. Your spread was fabulous.
Thanks again. Kugan98

WISHING OUR DEAR DEV, A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU WITH ALL THE BEST IN THE WORLD.


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Originally Posted by kugan98

I was wondering which one is your sweet princess.

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Top third from left, grinning widely. :D

Happy birthday Dev :)

Belated happy birthday, Dev.

Happy Birthday Dev.......

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Originally Posted by dev

Balaji, actually it's very easy... milka boil pannaprom 2 step... avalo thaan... try panni paarunga...

Chk out this video on how to amke paneer... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQu5jVagfao

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Thanks dev. Will try this weekend :smile2:

happy birthday, dev. Have a wonderful year ahead.

FRENzz i hav tried this vegetable briyani receipe which i found in a magazine...it turns out well....try it n drop ur comments..... :)


Ingredients

10 types from a choice of cauliflower, potato, carrots, asparagus, broccoli cut into bite size pieces, washed and drained
2 tbs. ghee
1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 clove of garlic minced
1/2 inch piece ginger minced
1 green chillie minced
Package of Aachi Biryani
1 tsp. salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 cup thick yoghurt
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 bunch of cilantro leaves, minced
1/2 lemon, juice

Method:
Heat ghee in a large pan and fry onions, until quite dark brown. Now add ginger and garlic. Fry for a minute or two.
Add veggies, spices from the package, salt, green chilli. Stir fry until veggies is nicely coated with the spices.
Add yoghurt, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until veggies are soft and only a little gravy is left.

While veggies are cooking, wash rice , rinse a few times till rice water is somewhat clear. Drain.

Add rice to the veggies and 2 1/4 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil. Then turn heat to medium-low and cover the pot with a tight lid. Cook for 10 minutes and turn the heat off. Do not lift the lid. Let the rice steam in its own heat for another 5 minutes.

The rice is ready to serve. Serve hot......yummmyyyyy

happy birthday dev.

i read this article in a newspaper wud like to share wit all.....



Benefit of Cinnamon Medicine :-


1. Can lower LDL cholesterol


2. Regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.


3. Can reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells


4. It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.


5. Mixed with one tablespoon of honey every morning before breakfast had significant relief in arthritis pain


6. When added to food, it inhibits bacterial growth and food spoilage, making it a natural food preservative.


7. Boosts cognitive function and memory


8. Fights the E. coli bacteria in unpasteurized juices.


9. Great source of manganese, fiber, iron, and calcium


10. And more....




Make Sure Take 1/2 Teaspoon only per day and If take more it will course :


1. Stomach Irritation


2. Increased Heart Rate


3. Uterine Contractions (pregnant women may want to avoid)


4. Blood Thinning


5. Kidney and Liver Problems


6. Blood Sugar


7. Antibiotics


So take 1/2 teaspoon of Cinnamon per day for healthy life..

thanks for sharing lathz..

Dear friends, came home dead tired without any sleep at 11.30p.m last night.
My chinna mamanaar passed away suddenly. He had heart attack.


Thanks NOV anneh, your princess looks very beautiful.
Thanks Lathz for your recipes and informations.
I do not know if I will have the time to try out.
Keep posting what ever recipes that you know.
Thanks again.



I think our DEV must have gone somewhere to celebrate her birthday.
I have lot to catch up, before my flight on saturday.
Thanks and t5ake care. Kugan98

Dear Rose here is the recipe as I promised.
Enjoy. Kugan98

MULUGAWATANY SOUP

Ingredients:

2 tbs toor dal
2 tbs moong dal
Little tumeric powder
4 pips of garlic
4 cups of water

1 tbs butter or oil
½ tsp aniseeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 bay leaf
1 sprig curry leaves
2 green chillies sliced
1 tsp pepper corns
1 medium chopped onion
1 small tomato chopped
2 tbs of chopped carrot
2 tsp grated coconut

2 tbs of cooked rice ( optional )

Method:
Cook the dals with garlic, and tumeric powder till well cooked.
Heat a wok with the butter or oil.
Add in all the ingredients till the coconut.
Saute well till the raw smell goes.

Add the sauteed ingredients to the dal mixture.
Let it boil for for about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Fish out the bay leaves and the curry leaves.
Let the mixture cool. Use a blender and blend the mixture.

Add in more boiled water if needed.
Strain the mixture, garnish with coriander leaves.
Add in the cooked rice and serve.


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My condolences on your loss K.

may his soul RIP ....sorry for ur loss Kuganka..... :(
HAVE A SAFE N ENJOYING JOURNEY.....MISS U ALOT....

today i did Bread Uppuma for breakfast.....my own receipe.....hahahaha
my MIL enjoy it....am so happy....
hope all my frens in KK tried n drop ur comments......

Ingredients for Bread Uppuma

8 Bread slices
1 chopped Onion
2 or 3 red chillies
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp urad dhal
1 tsp bengal gram dhal
lemon juice ( for taste )
little cashew nuts
Salt to taste
Oil

Method:

Wet the bread squeezing dry, crumble between palm, keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and the chillies made into halves for the sharp taste.
Add blanched dhals.Add the crushed and crumbled bread, cashew nuts, salt/pepper/garam masala to taste, stir for 2 minutes.
Add lemon juice. Sprinkle coriander leaves and cook for a few minutes…finally enjoy the Bread Upma - Yummy

Sorry Kugan about your loss. May his soul rest in peace.

Kugan thanks for the recipe. You are really great, inspite of your tiredeness, you still posted the recipe for me.
Thanks Kugan, wish you a happy and safe journey.
Rose75

Kuganka wish you a very safe journey. Hope you will post at times when you are free.
Take care of your health. Do not worry about the hub. We all will help you.
thanks for all the wonderful recipes that you have posted.
Thanks Kuganka.

Dear Friends, I believe this will be my last thread before I leave.
God willing, if I come back, then I will continue the Kugan's Kitchen.

I hope Meerra does a good job.
I have posted few recipes and pictures to her.

Also I have asked her to post for the festivals and birthdays
Please kindly just post a line or two to encourage Meerra.

Dev is missing for sometime. Hope she is fine.
So goodbye all my friends. Take care. Kugan98

Thanks Lathz for your nice bread recipe.
I too love the recipe. Keep posting such recipes.
I too will miss you a lot.
Take care Lathz. Kugan98



Rose and Gulabjamun, thanks for your nice posts.
Take care, Kugan98

A parting recipe for all my friends.

BRINJAL CURRY WITH VINEGAR

Ingredients:

2 big brinjals, slit into 4 and cut into thick slices
Little tumeric powder
Little salt
Oil for frying

1 tbs oil
1 inch of cinnamon stick
1 tsp funugreek seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
1 big onion chopped
¼ cup capsicum sliced
1 tbs grated ginger
3 pips grated garlic

1 tbs curry powder
1 tsp red chillie powder
¼ tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp sugar
1 tbs vinegar
Salt to taste
½ cup coconut milk

Method:
Rub the tumeric and salt to the sliced brinjals.
Deep fry and remove.

Heat 1 tbs of oil in a wok. Add in the cinnamon, funugreek and curry leaves.
Let them splutter, add in the onions, capsicum and ginger.
Saute well till the onions are tender. Add in the grated garlic fry for a minute.

Now add in the curry powder , chillie powder and tumeric powder.
Stir fry well for a minute. Add in the sugar, vinegar and salt to taste.
Mix well, add in the coconut milk. Cook for a minute.

Add in the fried brinjals, give a good stir, cook for a minute.
Remove and serve with rice or chapathi.

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Kugan ka...ur words brought tears to my eyes....................
waiting for u to back soon....wit a healthy conditon...am sure u wil back soon.....take care n have a mind relaxing journey....

dear Kugan, have a safe journey; come back relaxed and fresh. We are all waiting for you.

hye frens...y d hub is so quite??????

sendru vaa magaLE sendru vaa aRivai (health) vendru vaa magaLE vendru vaa
kandru thaayai (Hub) vittu sendra pinnum adhu nindra boomi thannai maRappadhillai

nee irukkum idaththil naamiruppOm un nizhalilum poruLaaga kudiyiruppOm
thaayirukkum varaiyil kalakkamillai indha thaayirukkum varaiyil kalakkamillai
endha sabaiyilum unakku nadukkamillai

Dear frenz, Kugan is safe and sound in her place.
Thanks Lathz, Lakme and uncle NOV for your nice posts.

I am posting a simple recipe for you all.
Hope you all like it. I am sure Kugan will be happy also.

Thanks frenz, I need your support and encouragements.
Take care. Meerra

SORAKKAI CURRY

Ingredients:

2 tbs oil
1 onion chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tomatoes chopped

¼ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp cumin powder
2 tbs coriander powder
1 tbs chillie powder

300 grms of sorakkai cut into cubes
¼ cup of channa dal boiled until soft
Salt to taste

2 tbs of tomato ketchup

Method:
Heat oil in a kadai, add in the onions and sauté till lightly brown.
Add in the ginger, garlic paste. Stir fry well.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy.

Add in the dry spices, and cook till oil rises.
Add in the cut sorakkai cubes , salt and the boiled dal.
Add in ¼ cup of water if needed.

Cook till the veges are soft and the gravy a bit thick.
Add in the tomato ketchup, stir well and remove.
Serve with rice or chapathi.


WELCOME TO MY SMALL KITCHEN:

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THE SORAKKAI CURRY:

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