Modern Microwave Cooking

Dear Ami,
Knowing my Krishna, He will tell me
Thankyou Chithra - the more the akkaravadisals, the merrier it is for me.:tongue
Love,
Chithra.

 

MW Thiratipal - This is with Milk powder

Whole milk powder - 3/4 cup

Sugar - 1/2 cup

Water - 1/4 cup

a pinch cardamom pdr(optional

In a casserole blend milk powder and water without lumps.

Mix the sugar in it well.

Micro Med for 3 mts.

Remove ,stir well and Micro Low for 2 mts.

Remove,stir well and add cardamom pdr, if using it.

Rest for 5 mts before serving.

Milk powder must be fresh or refrigerated to preserve freshness. If using skim milk powder , add 2 tsp ghee after removing.

Use a tall, big bowl, since there is a tendency for overflowing.

 

Dear Prabha,
Thankyou for the FB.
I last tried this recipe in 92 when cond milk was not available for some months. Again tried it only now.
Love,
Chithra.

 

Dear Prabha,
Thanks.
This has been my collection since 1971, when I started using them in my baking oven. Belive some of them cost as little as 10 rs when I bought them !
Love,
Chithra.

 

Manathakkali Keerai Curry - Cures stomach & Mouth ulcers

Keerai leaves, chopped - 3 cups ( wash well & drain completely)

Moong dhal - 2 tbsp

Freshly grated coconut - 1-2 tbsp

Salt

To temper:

Oil - 2 tsp

Red chillies - 2, broken

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Urad dhal - 2 tsp

Soak dhal in boiling water in a MW shallow bowl for 30 mts.

Add 2 tbsp water to the keerai in a MW bowl, partly cover & MW Hi for 5 or more mts, depending on the freshness.

Rest for a few mts & drain.

MW dhal, partly coverd for 5 mts – it should just be cooked, must not become too soft or mushy.

Drain, this – use both drained waters in cooking since they are very nutritious.

In a MW bowl, add all the tempering ingredients, partly cover & MW for 3 mts.

Add both-drained keerai, sdhal & little salt.

Mix thoroughly and MW for 3-4 mts.

Remove & sprinkle coconut.

This goes well with all kuzambus which contain no dhal, like vatha kuzambu, morkuzambu etc.

 

MW Coconut Burfi - Can you spare (only) 10 mts, please ?

Finely grated coconut (firmly but not tightly packed) - 1 cup

Sugar - 3/4 cup

Water - 1/3 cup

Cardamom pdr - ½ tsp

Ghee - 1 tsp

Grind coconut in the mixie without adding water.

Mix sugar and water in a micro bowl , mix well and Micro Hi for 7- 8 mts , stirring at least 3 – 4 times in between to dissolve the sugar.

The mixture should look syrupy & be two stringed when taken out.

Add coconut and cardamom pdr.

Mix well and Micro Hi for 2 mts.

Remove stir well, empty on a greased plate,cool and cut into pieces.