tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post115887610432138850..comments2024-01-29T19:23:58.553-07:00Comments on Indian Food Rocks: Five Must-Eats Before You DieIndian Food Rockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-85565771853104881802007-04-11T05:19:00.000-06:002007-04-11T05:19:00.000-06:00Jaya, welcome! I'm sorry I missed seeing your comm...<STRONG>Jaya</STRONG><EM>, welcome! I'm sorry I missed seeing your comment before this. I'm glad you enjoyed my recipes from Allrecipe.com. Thanks for all the good wishes! I needed them!<BR/><BR/>Looks like you have your own blog now! Congrats and I hope to see you there and here!</EM>Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1161379089774222762006-10-20T15:18:00.000-06:002006-10-20T15:18:00.000-06:00Hi Manisha, I am all new to this food blogging wor...Hi Manisha, I am all new to this food blogging world, and what a great world it is ...I got this first chance to get here on your blog,I am an avid Admirer of your Allrecipe 's recipe and reviews ,be it Rajma or Catfish Nuggets...I just didnot know that You have a blog , my ignorance otherwise I would have come a long time back to this wonderful collection of recipes ,pics (I loved the Hapos aam phopto)here ...oh my I really feel so excited to be just writing this to you ...Just be well soon ,you will be on my Prayers and come back with some more interesting and delecious recipes...Jaya Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474786799687276472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1161273203195827032006-10-19T09:53:00.000-06:002006-10-19T09:53:00.000-06:00Manisha, I didnt know you were on a break coz of y...Manisha, I didnt know you were on a break coz of your back...so sorry to hear that.<BR/>Hope you are feeling better now?<BR/>I was ao waiting to see what you would cook up for Diwali...anyway there is always time but its best to heal your body first.<BR/>Diwali greetings to you and your family...naveen varsha anand ani sukh samruddhiche aso :-)Ashwinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05982958379716509724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1160979935550515432006-10-16T00:25:00.000-06:002006-10-16T00:25:00.000-06:00Manisha, Hope you are feeling better now. I hurt m...Manisha, Hope you are feeling better now. I hurt my back a couple of years ago and it still haunts me in winter.<BR/>Hope you will be back up for Diwali, waiting eagerly to see what u come up with, but please take care of the back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1160626875486326072006-10-11T22:21:00.000-06:002006-10-11T22:21:00.000-06:00Artizen, you'll have to wait for the next mango cr...<STRONG>Artizen</STRONG><EM>, you'll have to wait for the next mango crop, which will be next year. Once the rains start (by June), that's a signal that it's the end of the mango season, at least for the Hapoos. The season peaks in late-April and May. You can get canned Alphonso mango pulp - look for the unsweetened variety. If you can't get Alphonso then Kesar is the next best.</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>These mangoes have pips. It's just the way that they are cut that it appears like they have no seed. And all the kudos for the picture need to go to <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/74979576@N00/" REL="nofollow">Gauri</A>, who took this picture.</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>I am doing much better! Thank you so much for your warm wishes. The only time I get concerned about my weight is when my back gives way. That's a sure sign that I am carrying more on my frame than my bones can bear. You are so right about meditation. My current meditation is the afghan I am crocheting; the repetitive stitches (280 in each row) help me relax a great deal. I spent some time regretting that I didn't do a swatch for this afghan. It's the very first time I am crocheting so it took a while before my tension/gauge settled down. The afghan has narrowed a bit but hey! it's handmade and I'm not perfect!</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>There is a company in India called <A HREF="http://www.bangoes.com" REL="nofollow">Bangoes</A> that <A HREF="http://www.bangoes.com/int/index.asp" REL="nofollow">delivers mangoes worldwide</A> but I don't see Australia on the list. Does Australia have a ban on import of fresh fruits from other countries? The US will not allow Indian mangoes to be imported, although not for long, because of the way they are treated for control of pests. From 2007, we expect to get the Hapoos in the US. Let me know if you find canned pulp in Australia.</EM>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1160459380498313652006-10-09T23:49:00.000-06:002006-10-09T23:49:00.000-06:00Lee, welcome! It's a pleasure to have you at IFR! ...<STRONG>Lee</STRONG><EM>, welcome! It's a pleasure to have you at IFR! Use thin sliced chicken or chicken tenders for the Spicy Jeera Chicken to work well. Do let me know how it works out!</EM>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1160437740745862872006-10-09T17:49:00.000-06:002006-10-09T17:49:00.000-06:00Hi,I'm really enjoying going back to the beginning...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I'm really enjoying going back to the beginning and reading this and can't wait to try some recipes. Your Chicken Jeera will definiely be on our table this week.<BR/><BR/>Lee - from BoulderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1160245980493865632006-10-07T12:33:00.000-06:002006-10-07T12:33:00.000-06:00Gini, thanks! I am on a total food break. I'm not ...<STRONG>Gini</STRONG><EM>, thanks! I am on a total food break. I'm not cooking much either! I am putting quick salads and soups on the table. I also have frozen haleem, marag, sambar, idlis, pulao from a bumper batch I made last month. And lots and lots of tea, black and herbal. I was just told about 'white tea' by a friend - so that's going to be a new adventure for me.</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>My back is much better - I have been going on a 1 hour brisk walk at least 3 times a week. It ends up being a short hike each time as the I explore more trails in the area. Yoga and plain old stretching are also helping. And my new Mirra chair has also helped tremendously. Two of the most important pieces of furniture in our homes should be the mattress and the chair. We usually spend more money and time buying the 'perfect' sofa when we really need to focus on these two things instead. The money spent on these chairs is well worth the investment in my health!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Sra</STRONG><EM>, thank you so much! I had a great birthday!</EM>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1160040311945343002006-10-05T03:25:00.000-06:002006-10-05T03:25:00.000-06:00Happy Belated Birthday!Happy Belated Birthday!srahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159969762623282442006-10-04T07:49:00.000-06:002006-10-04T07:49:00.000-06:00Manisha, I will miss you on your blogging break! A...Manisha, I will miss you on your blogging break! And that list must be one of the best I read in this whole meme business. Hope your back gets better soon. And thanks for the reminder about the Flower Fest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159912072344172452006-10-03T15:47:00.000-06:002006-10-03T15:47:00.000-06:00Sra hope you have your face back by now!Prema, tha...<STRONG>Sra</STRONG><EM> hope you have your face back by now!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Prema</STRONG><EM>, thanks and welcome!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Piegirl</STRONG><EM>, they are good, aren't they? You should try making them. Shilpa has a <A HREF="http://www.aayisrecipes.com/2006/08/28/idli-sambar-chutney/" REL="nofollow">tutorial</A> on her blog.</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>sumrina</STRONG><EM>, welcome to IFR! I made shahi haleem a couple of weeks ago. <A HREF="http://sawf.org/bin/swaf.exe/getrecipe?recipeid=113&pn=Recipes" REL="nofollow">This recipe</A> is the one I use. But I make mine in the slow cooker instead of on the stovetop. It's really very good! I'll post my version once I have worked through my backlog and can come back to blogging as frequently as I used to. You can subscribe to my RSS feeds as that will let you know as soon as there are any new posts or updates. </EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Inji</STRONG><EM>, it's total bliss! And the sambar needs to be spicy as well as piping hot!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Nandita</STRONG><EM>, thank you very much! It was indeed my birthday yesterday. Thank you for remembering!! I was quite thrilled that it was Dassara also. My email address is polarmate[at]gmail[dot]com, if you need to reach me. I got the best birthday present ever: five $1 coupons for full body massage that are valid only on weekends, because my masseuse is busy with school during the week. If I run out, the weekend massage is still available but it needs to be paid for. Same price!</EM>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159793477993590962006-10-02T06:51:00.000-06:002006-10-02T06:51:00.000-06:00Hey Manisha,Just read on a comment that it's your ...Hey Manisha,<BR/>Just read on a comment that it's your birthday on 2nd Oct - Many many happy returns of the day- have a wonderful year ahead! Searched for your mail id on the blog, since I didn't find it, wishing you here!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343211073306086159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159732987574705612006-10-01T14:03:00.000-06:002006-10-01T14:03:00.000-06:00oooooo...that idli slipping into the hot sambar......oooooo...that idli slipping into the hot sambar..... its like taking a bubble bath, i guess? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159687946591890722006-10-01T01:32:00.000-06:002006-10-01T01:32:00.000-06:00Hi Manisha,I'm a many time visitor but first time ...Hi Manisha,<BR/><BR/>I'm a many time visitor but first time poster to your blog...i LOVE it!!<BR/><BR/>anyways, the mention of your Shahi Haleem recipe brought me here, can you post it sometime? thanks!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159584605073038402006-09-29T20:50:00.000-06:002006-09-29T20:50:00.000-06:00Idli is one of my favorite Indian foods!Idli is one of my favorite Indian foods!Piegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05379195513254311752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159577186178681392006-09-29T18:46:00.000-06:002006-09-29T18:46:00.000-06:00Hi Manisha,The pictures of Idli and hot roti are s...Hi Manisha,<BR/>The pictures of Idli and hot roti are so inviting..Nice list ..Prema Sundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534852355553755658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159530017798521712006-09-29T05:40:00.000-06:002006-09-29T05:40:00.000-06:00Yes, I followed your suggestion on style commands,...Yes, I followed your suggestion on style commands, the colour came back, but my face is gone! I'm not going to bother with it, though, will tinker with it on a Sunday or something.srahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159478080506485532006-09-28T15:14:00.000-06:002006-09-28T15:14:00.000-06:00Sra, I don't know what you did but your blog is ba...<STRONG>Sra</STRONG><EM>, I don't know what you did but your blog is back in color, again! Yay!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Asha</STRONG><EM>, isn't that picture of the mango fabulous? All credit goes to Gauri and I am just grateful she let me use it on my blog! Feel free to link away. The more people that become aware of copyright issues the better. The discussion following the post is full of gems of info.</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>SH</STRONG><EM>, I hear ya! My sister the doc says one easy remedy to a bad back is to strengthen your abs. Easy?! For her maybe. She's the same as she was 25 years ago. When I show up, folks think I am the bigger (sic) sister, even though she's a whole decade older to me. Right now, I'm walking a lot on the trails and that is helping. I will start going back to the gym when it gets colder and maybe try to get rid of those love handles! I could do with my head on a pillow for long uninterrupted periods of time! :-D</EM>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159361079502623632006-09-27T06:44:00.000-06:002006-09-27T06:44:00.000-06:00Hi Manisha! nice to read your MEME!! THose Alfonso...Hi Manisha! nice to read your MEME!! THose Alfonso look delicious!! And idlies,rotis!! YUM!!<BR/><BR/>Btw, I am going to link your 'Copy rights' article this friday in my blog,so more people can read and learn!! Hope you don't mind!!:)FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159348069851619042006-09-27T03:07:00.000-06:002006-09-27T03:07:00.000-06:00Manisha, Will look into it, thanks.SraManisha, <BR/> Will look into it, thanks.<BR/>Srasrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159306992249861622006-09-26T15:43:00.000-06:002006-09-26T15:43:00.000-06:00Faith, I wish it were like that here in summer! I ...<STRONG>Faith</STRONG><EM>, I wish it were like that here in summer! I can tell you that I don't miss the humidity. </EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Sra</STRONG><EM>, this conversation will soon become like those awful Orkut scraps! No thread and spread over two blogs. I personally don't like EPS just like how I don't like summaries in RSS feeds. Are you on the new Beta Blogger? I haven't looked into how templates work there so perhaps I should just zip it up, eh?! If you aren't on the new Blogger then just make sure that all your styles properly enclosed within the style tags. Currently it looks like you have three styles tags one after another and only one of them is closed. </EM>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159298021539615812006-09-26T13:13:00.000-06:002006-09-26T13:13:00.000-06:00Manisha, thanks for your help and patience. I foll...Manisha, thanks for your help and patience. I followed your suggestion, the colour came back but the expandable post summary stopped working - in the sense that now the entire post showed up, AND the 'Read More' Link. I'm flummoxed. <BR/> Your message gave me the clue that the problem lay in the EPS so I've trawled Blogger Help Group and posted another query! Don't know what else I could be doing wrong, but lots of complaints in the group about how EPS is whimsical!srahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159293507542324342006-09-26T11:58:00.000-06:002006-09-26T11:58:00.000-06:00Thanks Manisha! Actually, in that case I'll leave ...Thanks Manisha! Actually, in that case I'll leave it out, then, since it doesn't get cooler at night here, like in Colorado. My apartment is definitely cooler at night than it is outside! I spent a summer in Colorado and I miss those cool nights... Here it just gets stickier.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159284771816020402006-09-26T09:32:00.000-06:002006-09-26T09:32:00.000-06:00Thanks,Faith! I haven't found avlyachi supari in t...<EM>Thanks,</EM><STRONG>Faith</STRONG><EM>! I haven't found avlyachi supari in the US. A friend of mine always had some at home from her frequent trips to India. It's on my list of 'must-gets.'</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>90+! Yes, it's hot enough to cook! It's preferable to bring it in at nights so that it does not cool too much. If it does then instead of cooking in the sun the following day, the energy will be used to warm it instead. That said, I've been guilty of forgetting to bring it in. It shouldn't spoil; it may just take longer to cook overall. Do let me know how it turned out.</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>No more camping till it warms up again. My back can't take it. But we're totally equipped for it now. I heard my husband tell all his friends from their bachelor days together how different this is from what they did - with bare essentials. Funny thing is that every time I asked him whether we really needed something, he'd say: "Just take it along." Huh?!</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>I'm working on my back: yoga, walking, getting rid of some excess weight. I'm hoping it will help!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Meena</STRONG><EM>, I'm rather predictable, aren't I? But I miss Hapoos!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>N&M</STRONG><EM>, we were gathered around the stove in the rain and snow; our sleeves wet, our hands freezing and our faces near numb. The idli-sambar was the most amazing ever! I love avlyacha loncha or amla pickle, too! I haven't seen any amla in the stores here. I must ask on my next visit. Is there a season when it is available?</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Shilpa</STRONG><EM>, summer's officially over. The autumn equinox was over the last weekend. There are so many changes: weather, routine, health. I find it helps to take a break. Right now, I don't have much of a choice!</EM><BR/><BR/><EM>Congrats to you once again and my very best for a successful career!</EM><BR/><BR/><STRONG>Sra</STRONG><EM>, I left you another suggestion - check it out. </EM>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-1159249855753247522006-09-25T23:50:00.000-06:002006-09-25T23:50:00.000-06:00hi manisha, thanks for the suggestion, it didn't d...hi manisha, thanks for the suggestion, it didn't do it, though. come back to food blogging soonsrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.com