Kugan's Kitchen Part 6

VEGETARIAN SPINACH LASAGNA

Ingredients:

9 lasagna sheets, boiled as per direction
1 jar of marinara, or your favourite sauce
1 tsp chillie flakes

1 bunch of spinach, chopped roughly
400 grms ricotta cheese

2 tbs olive oil
2 pips of garlic minced
200 grms button mushroom sliced
1 cup of zucchini sliced
¼ tsp pepper powder
Salt to taste

1 cup grated cheddar cheese ( more if you like )

Method;

Preheat a oven to 350 F

Heat a pan, add in the olive oil.
Add in the garlic, add in the zucchini and mushrooms.
Add in salt , pepper and cook only till they are wilted.
Remove and keep aside.

Mix the chopped spinach and the ricotta cheese. Keep aside.
Add the chillie flakes to the sauce, mix and keep aside.

Spray a oven proof dish with cooking spray.
Pour about a ½ a cup of sauce to cover the bottom.
Lay 3 lasagna sheets on top, followed by mushroom mixture.
Followed by a layer of spinach and ricotta cheese mixture.
Now spoon the sauce to cover the layer.

Do this two more times, ending with the lasagna sheets.
Pour sauce to cover the lasagna sheets.
Now sprinkle the cheddar cheese covering the top.
Cover very loosely with tin foil and bake for about 50 minutes.


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Meera, I am really touched by your gesture.
You posted my request even though you were busy.
Thank you very much.
Hope you have a safe trip.
Thanks.

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Originally Posted by dev

Tht's right Suvai... u can manage to cook with the usual kettle aswell but will need to be switched on n off freq...This model is very convenient and doesn't need much monitoring once u get the hold of it... Without the ready mix, I doubt if we'll be able to cook much... seasoning can't be done in the kettle I guess...never tried it so far... Actually the ready mixes are very handy...the rasam powder and upma mix is a big hit at home... I make rasam out of the instant mix atleast once a week... Sambar powder-I made a batch without the dhal... Just cook dhal, vegs,tomato(all put together in a cooker) and then add the mix and give a nice boil.. quick sambar...;)

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dev....ivolo vishayam can be made in that kettle....apo athuku "super kettle" nu per maathidanum :noteeth:
really.....who would have guessed making all that in a kettle..eh!!.....amazing thaan!!!

Meera, thanks for all your contributions.
You did a good job in Kugan's absence.
I hope you will be active in this thread even after Kugan comes.
Please post to us all your US version of our recipes.
Have a safe trip. Give our regards to Kugan.
Thanks Gulabjamun.

Can some on explain me the diff between "kal" dosa and a Normal Dosa? AFAIK Kal dosa is Jaffna style dosa? :roll:

My dear friends, I am back to the forum.
It was because of my dear friends, prayers and wishes.
I am very very grateful to every one.
Give me some time and I will come back full force.
Take care my dear friends. Kugan

Friends, Meerra, asked me to wish you all goodbye.
She had a hectic time here visiting all the relatives.
She promised to chip in when ever time permits.

She is a very busy person.
Goes to work at 7.30 a.m. Comes home at 6.30 p.m
Has a family to take care, weekends are spent with cooking, cleaning,
shopping and taking care of children's studies.
I am very very grateful to her and rest of my forum friends,
for keeping the thread moving during my absence.
Thanks again friends. Kugan

My dear P.S Tamby, as to what I know,
Kal dosai is thick and spongy, where as normal dosai is thin and crispy.
Maybe they added little kal (toddy) to ferment the kal dosai:-D
I do not know, can anyone enlighten my P.S Tamby?
Thanks. Kugan

A sweet recipe to start with.
Try it out friends, very simple. Kugan



APPLE COBBLER

Ingredients:

1 cup self rising flour
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup fine sugar
125 grms melted butter
2 cups sliced apples, tossed in brown sugar

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees
Butter a baking dish.

Mix the flour and sugar into a mixing bowl.
Add in the milk and whish well.
Then add in the melted butter and mix everything well.

Pour the batter into the baking dish.
Arrange the apple slices all over the batter.
Bake in the oven, for about an hour or until golden and bubbly.
Remove, scoop on to a serving plate and serve.

You can serve as it is or with some cream.
I added few dried blueberries on top

NOTE: You can use any fruit and call it that cobbler.
Ripe peaches taste heavenly.


Apple Cobbler Before Baking;

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After Baking:

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Welcome back kugan! Good to see you active again. Don't stress yourself. Post one recipe a week! :)

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Originally Posted by kugan98

My dear friends, I am back to the forum.
It was because of my dear friends, prayers and wishes.
I am very very grateful to every one.
Give me some time and I will come back full force.
Take care my dear friends. Kugan

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:happydance: :happydance: :happydance: :happydance: :happydance: :happydance:

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Thank you Batu Malai Muruga for bringing back K safely! :bow:
The best Thaipusam present for us!

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K vandhaachu...:happydance::happydance::happydance:: bluejump::bluejump::bluejump::redjump::redjump::re djump::pink:

Welcome back K... we are all very happy for U... :D

Vandha speedlaye oru recipeaa!!! ... take enough rest and pop in once in a while... pls don't strain urself...

Take care K...:)

:cheer::cheer:hello nga kugannnnnnnnnnnnn :cheer::cheer:

:-) vaaanga vaangaa vaanga.......!!!!!


ellaarummmmmmmm oru thattum karandiyum edunga kaila .......lets make some good kitchen noiseeeee to welcomeeeeeee our kugannnnnn :noteeth:



Court Pillaiyarrrrkum Nandri for bringing u back safe & sound.:-)

Please take good care of yourself......kugan!!!

Meera, thank you too for all your fabulous recipes & efforts!!! wish you too all the very besttttt.

Dev...:-) nov ngov :-)

dev......epadi 9 icons potttu irukeenga....it allows only minum of 5 ilaiyo???

nallaa thaan iruku....icons ellaam maathi maathi kuthikarthai paarthaaa :noteeth:

nov ngov.....Batu Caves Muruganai paarka paarka santhoshamaa thaan iruku.....:-)

Kugan nga.......vanthathum kitchen la yaaar paathiram urutaraanganu paarthitu...oru sweet recipe yoda thaan velila vantheengala :noteeth:

Suvai, 10 icons podalame ippo!!!

Meera, It was nice having u here on the hub during K's absence... do drop a word when u find time to...Take care...:)

dev...i didnt realize...ini kavalai padaama podalaam icons :noteeth:

Welcome home Kugan. We are all so happy to see in the forum.
We all missed you very much.
Take rest Kugan and come bouncing back with nice simple recipes.
WELCOME HOME. Rose75

Dear Kugan,
WELCOME BACK!

:pink::redjump::bluejump::cheer::clap::swinghead:: 2thumbsup::bow:

It is GREAT to see you!!!!!
Take your time, have a good rest.
We can wait.


Thank you to meerra for standing in when Kugan was not available.
:ty::thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by kugan98

My dear friends, I am back to the forum.
It was because of my dear friends, prayers and wishes.
I am very very grateful to every one.
Give me some time and I will come back full force.
Take care my dear friends. Kugan

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Dear Kugan, welcome back!! I'm so happy that you're feeling better.
Please take your time, rest and recover first.

Thanks to Meerra for keeping KK active!
Nov, thanks for posting such a beautiful picture; correcta sonnenga: best Thai Poosam present!

WELCOME HOME KUGAN.:pink::pink:
Very happy to see you in the forum again.
Take your time Kugan, we all missed you very much.
Nov's welcome was great. It shows how we all missed you.
Rest first Kugan. Take care.

I just do not know how to express my heartfelt thanks for all the nice welcome.
I only sat and cried out my happiness:cry2::cry2:
Rajraj uncle, Nov anneh. Dev, Suvai, Rose 75, NM, Lakme, P.S Tamby and Gulabjamun.
Also for the pms that I received.
I am so happy that I have so many sincere friends in the forum.
Every one is like my own family.
Thanks my dear friends,:ty::ty: May the God bless all your families.
Take care. Kugan.

VEGETARIAN STEAMED CHINESE BUNS (CHAR SEIW BUNS )

Ingredients:

The Fillings:

2 tbs olive oil
2 pips garlic smashed
1 big onion sliced
200 grms tofu cut into small cubes and shallow fried
200 grms button mushroom cut into small pieces
¾ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp dark soy sauce
½ tsp light soy sauce
1 tsp vegetarian Teriyaki sauce
A pinch of sugar
A pinch of salt

1 tsp corn flour
¼ cup water

The Dough:
½ cup warm milk
¼ cup sugar
2 ½ tsp dry yeast

2 cups of all purpose flour
½ tsp salt
¼ cup yogurt
3 tbs olive oil
Little warm water if needed

Method:
Heat oil in a pan. Add in the smashed garlic, saute well.
Add in the sliced onions, stir fry well.
Add in the mushrooms, and the fried tofu. Stir well.
Add in the chillie powder, and all the sauces.

Add also the sugar and salt. Give a very good stir fry.
Mix the corn flour with the water, add it to the tofu mixture.
When it starts boiling, switch the flame to low and cook till thick.
Remove and allow it to cool in a bowl.


Mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast and allow it to proof for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, add in the flour, yogurt and salt.
Now add in the frothy yeast, little oil and knead until soft and elastic.
Cover and proof for about an hour.

Knock down the dough and divide into 12 equal parts. ( more if you like )
Roll it out into small disc, place the fillings in the middle.
Make it into a round buns. Cut small square parchment papers.
Put a bun on each paper and let it proof again.

Use a steamer and steam the buns till cooked. Serve warm.

THE FILLINGS:
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THE STEAMED BUNS:

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I am missing my friends, Selviem, Aarthii, Lathz, Sudha India, Groucho anna and sorry if I have left out any.
Pray God keeps them well and safe in his arms.
Take care friends. Kugan

WELCOME BACK KUGAN!!
So nice to see you back and immediately in action. Hope you are in the bestest of health. IrunthAlum, edukkavendiya rest edukkanum. No obligation to flood the thread with recipes, take it easy and post as and when you are free.

Thanks to Meera, Dev, NOV and others for keeping this thread alive and the contributions.

Once more, Welcome back Kugan.

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Ingredients
1. 2 boiled potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
2. 4 soft taco (tortilla)
3. 1 tsp chopped cilantro
4. 1 tsp garam masala
5. 1 tbsp oil, plus oil for frying (Deep Fry)
6. Water to make a paste
7. 1 tsp cumin seeds
8. 1 tsp red chili powder
9. 1 tablepoon vegetable oil
10. 1 tbsp all purpose flour
11. 1/4 up peas

Method of preparation:-

1 Heat oil in a pan and put in cumin seeds. When they crackle, add red chili powder, potatoes, peas and salt.
2 Mix well and then add garam masala and cilantro. Keep aside.
3 In a small bowl mix all purpose-flour, water and make a paste. Cut tortilla in half.
4 Fold it into triangle shape, place the potato filling in and stick the edges tightly with paste.
5 Heat oil in a frying pan. Carefully slip it into the hot oil. Fry until it becomes crispy and golden. Serve hot.

Thanks
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Hello guys, how are you all?
I was too busy in Malaysia, to leave a message for every one.
Rested for few days after the 23 hours of flight from Malaysia

I would like to thank, Nov uncle, Groucho uncle, Rajraj uncle Suvai, Dev, Lakme, Lathz,
Aarthii, Selviem, Rose, Gulabjamun, NM, Nithisri, P. S brother, and everyone who interacted with me.
You all made my short stay a memorable one.
I hope I full filled Kugan's wishes, well.

I will come to the forum when time permits, with my US recipes.:-D
Till then goodbye and take care everyone.
Bye guys. Meerra

Do not be a guest meerra, you are now one of us.
Come often :D

Thanks Nov uncle, I will surely visit, whenever time permits.
Meerra

Thanks Groucho anneh for your nice post.
I am sure you must be very excited waiting for the arrival of your little princess.
My prayers are there for the safe delivery.
My sincere wishes to anni.
Take care, Kugan

A nice welcome to Kugan's Kitchen, Abdul Kadar Elahi A.
On behalf of all the members of Kugan's Kitchen, I extend a warm welcome.
Very happy that you posted a recipe on your first day itself.
Please do not vanish with this post alone.
Come often when time permits.
Post the simple recipes that you know.
Have a nice time here. Thanks, Take care. Kugan

A silent reader sent me this recipe and asked me to try it out.
Well, I have tried, rewritten and posting with the picture.
Hope you will at least now come to the forum.
Thanks for the recipe. Kugan


DAL TOFU MASALA

Ingredients:

2 tbs oil or ghee
4 pips garlic grated
1 inch piece ginger grated
1 big onion chopped
1 big tomato chopped
1 green chillie chopped
2 tsp chillie powder
2 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp garam masala powder
½ cup water
Salt to taste

To be cooked well and mashed well:
¼ cup moong dal
¼ tsp tumeric powder
2 pinches of asafoetida

200 grms tofu cubed and shallow fried
¼ tsp kasuri methi
Little lime juice

Method:
Heat ghee or oil in a wok. Add in the ginger and garlic.
Fry them well, add in chopped onions and saute till lightly pink.
Add in the tomatoes, and cook till mushy.
Add in the chillie, coriander and garam masala powders.

Add in the water, and salt and cook till oil separates.
Now add in the cooked dal, and little water if needed for consistency.
Bring to boil, add in the shallow fried tofu pieces.
Add also the kasuri methi leaves. Simmer for 2 minutes and remove.
Lastly add in the lime juice to taste.


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welcum back kugan aka.....so happy to c u....miss u alot....

thanx meera for the great job while kugan akka absences....lov u tooo

vaanga kugan.....:-)
dal & tofu....hmmmm never tried that combo.... since there is masala in this i am sure it will taste good....try panninen na kandip post pannaren results...;-)

iniki zuchini namma veetila ....athoda recipe summa kai ku kannuku vanthathai pottu thallinen....result yummyyy....ezhutharen recipe ongaluku...time kidaichithuna...try pannunga.

I am sure all must be so happy at home that u r there to swing the kitchen back in full speed :noteeth:

A recipe specially for our chilli lover Raghuji...:lol: Do try this recipe with tofu/soya chunks for a vegetarian version...
http://sanjeevkapoor.com/green-chill...-foodfood.aspx

Green Chilli Chicken

ngredients
• Chicken,1 1/2 inch pieces 800 grams
• Small Green Chillies 1 cup
• Green chillies 3
• Onions 2 medium
• Ginger 1 1/2 inches
• Garlic 10 cloves
• Fresh coriander leaves 1/2 cup
• Salt to taste
• Oil 3 tablespoons
• Cumin seeds 3/4 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
• Coriander powder 2 teaspoon
• Roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon
Method
Chop onions, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves and 3 green chillies and put in a grinder jar. Add salt and sufficient water and grind to a smooth paste. Add this paste to chicken and mix well. Set aside to marinate for at least ½ hour or 24 hours in a refrigerator. Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till the colour changes. Add whole green chillies and mix well. Add salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Sauté for 2 minutes on high heat. Add marinated chicken and mix well. Add coriander powder, roasted cumin powder and garam masala powder and mix well. Cook on high heat for a minute. Then cover and cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes. Reduce heat and cook for about 15-20 minutes, adding water if required. Serve hot.

NOTE:

Pin vilaivugalukku naan porupillai.