Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

Frienz, I will not be posting any non-veg dishes for sometime.
As you all know my grandfather passed away, few days before Kugan left.
Once the ceremonies are over, I will cook and post for you all.
Thanks and take care.


Dev aunty what happened to you.
Kugan was very worried for you.
Meerra.

welcome meerra to kugan's kitchen. sorakkai curry is nice. i will also prepare the same way. i will soak channa dhal for one hour, and together i will cook in the pressure pan. 1 tblsp of moong dhal also i use.

Thanks meerra for continuing kugan's good work.
now that deepavali is around the corner, you may want to share some festive specials. :D

Hi Meerra, will be closely following the thread. Since you are in touch with Kugan, do update us on her situation. Thanks.

Thanks Selviem aunty for your post. Please post simple recipes of yours.
I am not a good cook. I have to mantain this thread till Kugan comes:roll:
Thanks. Meerra

Thanks NOV uncle for your post.
Actually we all look up to Kugan for the festival specials.
She is an expert in that. We all just follow her recipes.
Since no Deepavalli this year, yet if I find anything interesting,
I will surely post it. Thanks. Meerra

Dear Groucho uncle, actually I do not have a direct link with Kugan.
An aunt of ours have accompanied Kugan.
She will call to let us know the ongoings.
Kugan will be very happy to know that all are so concerned about her.
Thanks uncle. Meerra

Hi meerra, nice to see ur recipes... :) oru chinna request-no aunty pls...:oops: ;)

I was just busy with something... Kugan kuda pesina sollidunga... pls pass my wishes for her speedy recovery...

Belated Thanks to everybody for the sweet wishes...:)

Meerra, welcome and thanks for continuing the good work. Are you here in the US as well?
Dear Dev, belated birthday greetings!

meera, as dev said no aunty please. our regards to kugan. also will post receipes whenever i get time.

welcum meerra.......so nice of u...
u recover our missing kugan ka......thanx for being ter...ur sorrakai curry sounds temtping
will try for lunch today...do keep posting coz we all are waiting n do convey my rgds to kuganka for her speedy recovery ....

hye meerra...here is d look of the SORAKKAI CURRY i cooked today.....its really taste good.....but i juz reduce d spice coz my MIL dun take much spice...


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Thanks a lot lakme...:)

Happy Deepavali folks!

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Thanks Dev for your nice post.
I will see that your regards are passed to Kugan.


Thanks Lakme also for your nice post.
Yes Lakme, I am in US.


Thanks Selviem for your nice post.
Glad that you too cook the dish like me.
Do please post your simple dishes.

Lathz, you are an angel. Your dish looks awesome.
Thanks for trying it out. Thanks for your compliments.

Thanks NOV uncle for your wishes. ( you cannot stop me from calling you uncle)
Kugan always looks upon you as her peria annan.:-D

Frienz, this recipe and picture were sent to me by Kugan before she left.




CAULIFLOWER PEPPER FRY

Ingredients:

500 grms cauliflower florets
Little tumeric powder
Little salt

1 tbs butter or oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion sliced
Little salt
3 green chillies sliced
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 sprig curry leaves
1 ½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
Little chopped coriander leaves

Method:
Clean the cauliflower florets. Apply in the tumeric and salt.
Steam the cauliflower florets till ½ cooked. Remove.

Heat the butter in a wok. Add in the cumin seeds, let them splutter.
Add in the onions and salt. Saute well.
Add in the green chillies, ginger, garlic paste.
Add also the curry leaves. Stir fry well.

Add in the steamed cauliflowers, stir fry well.
Lastly add in the coarsely ground blackpepper.
Give a very good stir fry , garnish with coriander leaves.
Remove and serve hot as a side dish.



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cauliflower pepper fry looks delicious... I've tried a similar recipe from one of Chef Damu's show... only the seasoning was bit diff with mustard, red chillies, cumin,urad dhal n fennel seeds in it...very tasty with curd rice...tastes best if made spicy...:)

Thanks a lot for the wishes(n the murukku) NOV...:) Wishing you and ur family a very happy diwali!!!

Dev :)
Made sippi today. Check out Deepavali page for step-by-step instructions. :)


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beautiful sippis... should give it a try this time... I've never made it before...

sippi looks delicious ,will try after diwali, step by step photos, really good. today i made beetroot halwa, mysore pak and athirasam maavu is ready.

cauliflower pepper fry is nice, thanks meera.

Thanks dev & Selvi.... do share your fav recipes too. :)

Thanks every one for the nice posts.
Thanks NOV uncle for the sippi.
o.k frienz, even though we are not celebrating Deepavali,
today I am making something called sweet somas.
Once it it is successful:-D, I will post the recipe.
Thanks every one. Have a nice day. Meerra

Well frienz, this sweet goes by many names.
We call it sweet somas. Here is the recipe. Enjoy.


SWEET SOMAS

Ingredients:

The dough:
300 grms all purpose flour
1 tbs sooji
2 tbs ghee
1 tsp baking soda
Salt to taste
Warm water as needed

Fillings:
1 cup sweetened khoya
2 tbs chopped almonds and cashews
2 tbs chopped raisins and sultanas
½ tsp cardamom powder

Sealing:
1 tbs all purpose flour
2 tbs water

Syrup:
1 cup sugar
½ cup water

Oil for frying

Method:
Take the flour, sooji, ghee baking soda and salt in a bowl.
Add water slowly and knead it into a soft dough.
Knead this dough for 5 minutes till it gets soft and manageable.
Apply some ghee, cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Mix all the ingredients for the fillings well and set aside.
Mix the all purpose flour with the water, keep aside the sealing

Make a syrup with the sugar and water.
It should be a one string consistency. Keep it warm.
Heat the oil in a kadai.

Now take the dough and divide into equal portions depending how big you want.
Take one portion and roll it into a thin puri
Put some of the fillings into one side of the puri.
Apply little sealing around the edges. Now fold it into a semi circle.
Now press the edges together with your fingers, while making the pattern.

Now fry the sweet somas on low heat till it gets light golden and crispy.
Lift them out of the oil with a slotted spoon.
Dip the somas into the syrup making sure they are coated with syrup all around.
Place the somas on a wire rack to allow the extra syrup to drain.
Somas will dry in an hour. Store in airtight containers


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Deepawali greetings to all friends in Kugan's kitchen! May the festival of lights brighten up all our lives and bring good health and prosperity to all, especially to our dear Kugan and family.

WISHING ALL KUGAN'S KITCHEN FRIENZ A VERY HAPPY DEEPAVALI .
MAY THE GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY HOME WITH ALL THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
I am sure Kugan too would wish the same.
Meerra


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Thanks Lakme for your wishes. Hope you have a nice time with your family.
Meerra.

Wishing all KK friends a Joyous Deepavali!
A special prayer for beloved Kugan :).

And BRAVO to meerra:)

dear friends,

wishing u a very happy diwali, may this festival of lights dispel the darkness and usher in all goodness.

Dear friends, Wish U all a very happy Diwali... :)

A very spl prayer for our dear Kugan...:bow:

Happy DeepaavaLi and let us hope kugan will be back soon!

Thank you all my dear frienz,
NM, Selviem, Dev and er:roll: uncle Rajraj:-D
I hope every one had a very joyous Deepavali.
What did you all make in your houses?

Here in US, all of us will be working on the day.
The bustle now is about Halloween.
Just bought some pumpkins and flowers for the porch.
Hope to do pumpkin puli curry after the festival is over:rotfl:
Here is the front of my house.


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Frienz here we get the fresh lima beans.
i made it into a thick curry. Enjoy.



LIMA BEANS CURRY

Ingredients:

1 tbs oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 big onion cut fine
2 tomatoes chopped

2 cups of fresh lima beans
½ tsp cumin powder
2 tsp coriander powder
Little water
Salt to taste

To Grind:
1 tbs ginger
2 tbs fresh coconut
½ tsp aniseeds
2 tsp chillie powder

Little coriander leaves to garnish

Method:
Heat oil in a kadai, add in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
Let them splutter. Add in the onions and sauté till light brown.
Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy.

Add in the cumin powder and coriander powder.
Add in also the ground ingredients, mix well.
Add in the lima beans, salt and also some water.

Cook till the beans are cooked but not mushy.
Let the gravy become little thick.
Add in the coriander leaves and remove.


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How are you all. Sorry for not posting for a long time.
i feel very sad without Kugan in the kitchen. Pray for her speedy recovery.
Thanks Meerra for all your post. Thanks for keeping up kugan's sprits.
I will post often soon.

Meerra, nice recipe... pic looks so good...:)

It's a while since K left... any news on how she is doing?...

Thanks Rose for your post.
Please do not feel sad, Kugan will be back soon, healthy.
Please keep posting.
Meerra