Kugan's Kitchen Part 7

[Ramrish]

Thanks for the blog invite kugan..blog is awesome..
One request..we love Thai take out especially spicy thai fried rice..have you got the recipe for that?
Thanks in advance

[kugan98]

Welcome Suja, thanks to your nice post.
Suja, I think I have posted mint pulao, mint chutney, mint thogayal,
mint and tomato chutney. You can make mint coolers , mint tea, mint dips , sauces and many more things.

You can add mint into so many curries and poriyals.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Dear friends,
I have come up a new recipe which is a quite breakfast. This is made at my home from childhood whenever there is old rice remaining. Amma is a expert in Masala saadham and we just love it

Dear Nithi, thank you very much for your nice post and recipe.
I am very very glad that you are reviving old forgotten recipes.
I remember my great grandma doing this rice in the village.
Nithi, you see we had fried rice even in the olden days
It will be little like our puli saatham.
I will post with picture so that, all can see, how the dish will look like.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Oh cool I shall look into the crossiants recipe for sure.
Also akka I have been craving for the Green curry with vegetables and chicken which a thai speciality. I tend to order this everytime when I visit Thai restaurant.
Do post the recipe if you find time or if already posted please direct to the right page.
Green curry and red curry is my favourite

Dear Nithi, I think I have posted red curry paste and red Thai curry.
I will repost the paste and curry, it will be vegetarian only.
You can add in chicken pieces if you like.
I will post the recipe with chicken if you want.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

THAI RED CURRY PASTE

Ingredients:

3 red fresh chillies sliced
3 small onions sliced
3 pips of garlic sliced
1 stalk lemon grass ( only the white part sliced)
½ inch galangal sliced
1 kaffir lime leaf sliced fine
2 tbs chillie powder
1 tbs coriander powder
½ tsp tumeric powder
2 tbs light soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
¼ tsp white pepper powder
¼ tsp dark soy sauce
Little water or coconut milk to blend

Method:
To make paste, place all the ingredients in a blender.
Add little water or coconut milk, and blend into a fine paste.

Note: If you are making large amount, use water to blend.
Then stir fry in oil till fragrant. Cool, and freeze in small,
Small containers.

[kugan98]

THAI VEGETARIAN RED CURRY

Ingredients:
1/2 cup small cauliflower florets
1 cup tofu cubed and slightly fried
½ cup carrots cubed
½ cup potatoes cubed
10 whole cherry tomatoes or 2 big tomatoes sliced
3 kaffir lime leaves
½ yellow pepper cut into squares
¼ cup fresh thai basil leaves
750 ml coconut milk
3 tbs oil
Salt to taste
6 tbs of the red curry paste

Method:
Heat oil in a wok. On medium heat add the red curry paste and stir fry till fragrant.
Add in the cauliflower florets, potatoes and carrots.
Add the tomatoes if you are using big sliced tomatoes.
Stir nicely, add in the 750ml coconut milk and the kaffir lime leaves.
Simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes.
Add bell pepper and the fried tofu and cook for another few minutes.
( add in the cherry tomatoes if you are using)
Taste for salt, add in the fresh Thai basil leaves.
Stir and remove and serve with Thai fragrant rice.

Note: You can use any vegetable of your choice.

[kugan98]

Nithi I will post the green curry and paste soon.
Thanks and take care, Kugan

[kugan98]

Dear Ramya, thanks for your nice post.
I have posted few Thai recipes in the forum and blog.
Like pineapple fried rice, raw papaya salad, , massaman curry,
tom yam soup, red curry and so on.
I will soon post the fried rice that you want.
Keep writing thanks and take care, Kugan


NOTE: You have to thank DEV for the blog.
Also Aarthii helped to upload the recipes.

[Madhu Sree]

Hi everyone... hi K... epdi irukkeeenga... howzz ur family... recover aayiteengala... or else take good rest...

[Madhu Sree]

I prepared this spinach rice, it is quick, easy and tasty. Have a try. Not sure if this has been already shared here, I just thought of sharing.
These measurements is for 2 people.

Quick spinach rice:

Spinach - 4 cups
Garlic pods - 5 or 6 depends on the size
Jeera - 1/2 teaspoon
Urad dal
Turmeric powder
Green chilli - 4 if big, 6 if small.
Chilli powder - depends upon ur taste
Salt for taste
Oil - 3 spoon.

Method fo preparation:

Cut spinach and keep aside.
Cut the garlic horizontally, now crush the pieces gently, i use my knife the handling part to crush it.

Heat the pan, pour oil. Once it is hot enough, put urad dal, jeera.
Put garlic, greenchilli. Once the garlic pieces are slightly turning brown, put turmeric powder, salt, chilli powder and give a mix.
Put the spinach leaves and cook for about 3 - 4 minutes. Cover and switch off the stove.

Now put the rice in the pan and give a good mix. Spinach rice is ready to eat. Serve with hot tomato chutney.

Hope you liked this recipe

[Aarthii]

KUganka,Tried crossiants yesterday,came out good
Taste was good but turned bit hard .I think i need some more practice .