tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post7889826011012356767..comments2024-01-29T19:23:58.553-07:00Comments on Indian Food Rocks: Fatehpur Sikri beckons, as does Kadhai JhingaIndian Food Rockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-47364911166724949672011-08-14T08:31:08.609-06:002011-08-14T08:31:08.609-06:00making this again today:) am hooked!making this again today:) am hooked!Somahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822463321446307925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-41273179958503365782011-06-06T13:03:46.287-06:002011-06-06T13:03:46.287-06:00Oh I only just saw your reply to my last comment.....Oh I only just saw your reply to my last comment...yes yes we did see the article, and have been discussing it at many levels - a)yes it would be lovely to have one at home (although I don't see where we would put it on the top floor of one of those tall buildings from the dutch golden age!!) b)In the context of design cultures, and the D-I-Y mentality...in a country of excellent ceramic artists, traditional and contemporary trained...why do we not have a ready-to-use home tandoor that can be purchased in India. I only see infomercials for a toaster-oven rip-off to make naan when I wake up bleary eyed at 3 am from jet lag...<br /><br />Our naan was ultra simple - pastry flour + salt + instant yeast left to rise for a couple of hours. Pressed by hand or rolled with rolling pin to desired shape and cooked in a ultra hot skillet on the stove-top. Slightly in the spirit of Bittman's Pizza Frita (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/07/dining/07mini.html) ...but without that much oil and well...more naan-esque. I don't know if that makes sense!<br /><br />And oh, I came back to this post, because I'm making the recipe again tonight :) It is super-good.Aspiring Annapoornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613793035491691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-39669707145465292152011-06-06T13:01:33.300-06:002011-06-06T13:01:33.300-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Aspiring Annapoornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613793035491691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-30306610985284630872011-05-18T20:06:49.304-06:002011-05-18T20:06:49.304-06:00Loved going through the post....there is something...Loved going through the post....there is something magical about the place... isn't' it? I was a kid when i went there...so all blurring memories....Kadhi jhinga an aromatic and spice-full recipe...looks yum...lubnakarim06https://www.blogger.com/profile/10059426730180521823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-44048088922287544042011-05-13T17:25:36.146-06:002011-05-13T17:25:36.146-06:00Indu, sorry about your Internet woes. I hope thing...<b>Indu</b><i>, sorry about your Internet woes. I hope things are better now. </i><br /><br /><b>Sacredfig</b><i>, so glad you approve! As long as you got the main flavors with the slight oomph of red chillies, that's all that matters. What if the shrimp were grilled and then mixed into the sauce? I might want to try that! So jealous of your homemade naan. Have you seen this article about <a href="http://nyti.ms/m8y7Vn" rel="nofollow">backyard home tandoors</a>? I want! I am dreaming tandoor and naan. And tikkas. And kababs.</i>Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-22823762835988295962011-05-07T14:18:34.064-06:002011-05-07T14:18:34.064-06:00So we made this Kadahi Jhinga recipe for dinner to...So we made this Kadahi Jhinga recipe for dinner tonight. We used only one red chilli, about 3 inches of mild green chilli split, and no red chilli powder. We're wimpy and our dried red chillies are quite hot! :D<br />It is as Medha says - absolutely delicious! The ajwain and Kasoori methi add layers of flavor, and in our view quite suitable for spring/summer nights. <br />We had this with fresh homemade Naan and cucumber raita (to fend off the effect of the one chilli we did put in! :P :) )<br /><br /><i> This comment was brought to you by tingling tastebuds and happy stomachs </i>Aspiring Annapoornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613793035491691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-58295380050837815042011-05-04T01:32:12.493-06:002011-05-04T01:32:12.493-06:00This site does not open at home, maybe a slow inte...This site does not open at home, maybe a slow internet connection....anyway, i came to a net cafe to read and i am glad i did...enjoyed the lost paper story :D and the shrimps look super.......Induhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04736647660276545024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-45739464760215510142011-05-02T18:18:31.382-06:002011-05-02T18:18:31.382-06:00Prerna, thanks! Looking forward to hearing your st...<b>Prerna</b><i>, thanks! Looking forward to hearing your stories!</i><br /><br /><b>ryan</b><i>, I'd use the entire can and skip both fresh and tomato paste. Just be aware that this will take longer to cook down. The original recipe used only fresh tomatoes. I took the middle road - trying to keep the flavors while getting it to cook quickly. Let me know how you liked it!</i><br /><br /><b>Kulsum</b><i>, ajwain often takes a back seat to other spices but it adds wonderful flavors. I'm glad you feel like you should experiment more with ajwain!</i><br /><br /><b>Sanyukta</b><i>, thank you! I'm in awe of how much ajwain you use in your cooking! I'm looking forward to reading your recipes!</i>Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-72205332842671090672011-05-02T07:56:29.905-06:002011-05-02T07:56:29.905-06:00First time here..u hv a wonderful space with mouth...First time here..u hv a wonderful space with mouthwatering recipes n pics...<br />Visit mine as time permits...<br />And this looks so yummy n filling..Flavorful n delicious with Ajwain...in our household we add Ajwain mostly to everything..in parotas,chapati,parathas,puri,sabjis,curries..and with shrimp a real take......following uuuuuuuuuuuuu<br />Sanyukta<br />http://creativesanyukta.blogspot.com/Sanyukta Gour(Bayes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13150199394870792012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-46084441877066086042011-05-02T01:48:01.887-06:002011-05-02T01:48:01.887-06:00You such a talented writer Manisha! and I'm so...You such a talented writer Manisha! and I'm so intrigued of the use of ajwain. My limited use of ajwain is tempting me to make this right away!Kulsumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01638043110199529097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-35056541202130468522011-05-01T17:00:35.990-06:002011-05-01T17:00:35.990-06:00Do you think I could use a can of diced tomatoes i...Do you think I could use a can of diced tomatoes instead of the three fresh? Fresh is probably better, but say I only had the canned. Do you think it would taste too different? I often used the canned when I make Indian even when the recipe calls for fresh, because I always have them around. Just curious.ryanct203https://www.blogger.com/profile/15481668758457162813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-30343788634568342622011-04-30T21:09:24.345-06:002011-04-30T21:09:24.345-06:00Uff, u found the paper!! Thank god. My mind wander...Uff, u found the paper!! Thank god. My mind wandered behind you for all those paragraphs praying that u do :-) You are a lovely writer Manisha and its a delight reading through your stories!<br />About that jhinga machli- I have my own set of memories related to them which maybe I'll save for some other day!U just took me back home for a little.Prernahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08048235709360300427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-10960222953850979432011-04-29T19:26:59.269-06:002011-04-29T19:26:59.269-06:00Satrupa, thanks!
Anjali, thank you! Kashi ahes?
...<b>Satrupa</b><i>, thanks!</i><br /><br /><b>Anjali</b><i>, thank you! Kashi ahes?</i><br /><br /><b>sacredfig</b><i>, wow! You are AA?! I never connected the dots! Medha is my best and honest critic! I purchased my copy of Prashad in Bombay many years ago. Before that I gifted a copy to my brother-in-law. He uses it a lot, too.</i> ;-)<br /><br /><b>GB</b><i>, so true! Ajwain is a mostly forgotten spice. I didn't care for it much until a decade or so ago. I love the taste now. There is a lot more to ajwain - healing and soothing properties. It's a nifty underrated spice.</i><br /><br /><b>Anita</b><i>, I have infinite faith in The Finder (and wow! Look at you! Italicizing and all!) Why didn't you tell me earlier? Hadn't I arranged for the driver to drop it off at his employer's home? And then when you offered to pick it up, you would be invited for drinks and a sumptuous meal?<br /><br />D has the driver's phone number and will call him this weekend to ask him where the book is. Just for you. And could you please stop giving away all the material for my future posts? Now I can't use this anymore. Sheesh! There's such a thing as NRI copyright.</i><br /><br /><b>Pel</b><i>, I'm sure you're glad the paper was found. So glad that you turn right around and ask her what in heaven's name was she thinking! Right. Sheesh to you, too! I had my reservations but have you experienced Indian hospitality? The resident Indian kind?</i> No! No! No! Take eeeet! Take! I am saying! Take eeeet! <i>I took it. If you make this, make it really spicy. It's even better that way.<br /><br />Jaali is the word you are looking for. </i><br /><br /><b>Happy</b><i>, so glad you are back and have a smile on your face! Don't wait for a guest; make it for yourself!</i><br /><br /><b>Jaya</b><i>, make both and have a protein feast! And there is jhola, also. It is very 'in' around these parts. It's called going green!</i><br /><br /><b>Pel</b><i>, I don't think she's going to help you next time. </i><br /><br /><b>Soma</b><i>, go feed yourself before you disappear! This is *so* good!</i>Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-7146698926667223322011-04-29T17:56:53.568-06:002011-04-29T17:56:53.568-06:00The paper was found:)
and next time i am using aj...The paper was found:)<br /><br />and next time i am using ajwain. Shrimp cooked as a meal for me disappears before a meal, so it is always an appetizer. and even with a meal, i save the shrimps carefully on the side to be enjoyed all by itself. now I am starving.Somahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822463321446307925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-47031678199161096242011-04-29T00:19:03.542-06:002011-04-29T00:19:03.542-06:00Jali- dhania-vadas, Jaya! :-PJali- dhania-vadas, Jaya! :-PPelicanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858951498917328458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-87745916025876393952011-04-28T16:46:18.427-06:002011-04-28T16:46:18.427-06:00Pel, it is carved 'jali' There is no such ...Pel, it is carved 'jali' There is no such word as Joli in Hindi. There is Holi, Jhol, Jhoola, but no Joli. :)Desisoccermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636571476699845725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-23471548038487487482011-04-28T16:43:36.741-06:002011-04-28T16:43:36.741-06:00The founder got demoted hun? That was a lovely pie...The founder got demoted hun? That was a lovely piece of writing Manisha and the jhinga is as good as it gets. I will have to make it one of these days but not before I make the kebabs.Desisoccermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636571476699845725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-10094847688294662582011-04-28T10:16:04.907-06:002011-04-28T10:16:04.907-06:00Ha ha I would love to have seen your trying to bit...Ha ha I would love to have seen your trying to bite your toe nails, the thought itself me thinking aobut has put a huge smile on my face.<br />I am sure trying to make this prawn dish once when I have guest.Finlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122357811540919609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-71493282996388105322011-04-28T09:04:44.159-06:002011-04-28T09:04:44.159-06:00And oh, the carved joli... is that the right word?...And oh, the carved joli... is that the right word?Pelicanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858951498917328458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-89790393674043970382011-04-28T09:02:07.626-06:002011-04-28T09:02:07.626-06:00So glad you found the paper!
Aside to Anita: you...So glad you found the paper! <br /><br />Aside to Anita: you are silly beyond reckoning for loaning out one-of-a-kinds- to anyone! I only say that because I care, and also perhaps because I've lost a number of important things in the past to people and have learnted my life's lesson. :-)<br /><br />Intriguing jhinga recipe- I am thoroughly curious about the ajwain-dhania taste now...Pelicanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858951498917328458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-20994917423244436022011-04-28T07:19:53.676-06:002011-04-28T07:19:53.676-06:00It's all about faith; who knows what lengths o...It's all about faith; who knows what lengths of coloured thread you would have tied if you hadn't found the paper in time! You had more faith in <i>The Finder...</i> You forgot to report that you also lost a travel guide of mine - the taxi driver never came to return it. I will have to be more careful about what I loan you in future.<br /><br />BTW, you take fabulous pictures. Next time you show me how to pick out fish - am no good at sea food.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002754872631420601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-73794757147200015192011-04-28T07:03:12.503-06:002011-04-28T07:03:12.503-06:00Ajwain is the least used (or at least one the leas...Ajwain is the least used (or at least one the least used) spices in my masala arsenal. I have to experiment with it more--this looks wonderful! <br /><br />Good to know the papers turned up!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09663791299848516601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-10194728364451120412011-04-28T04:43:33.758-06:002011-04-28T04:43:33.758-06:00Loved the pics as usual - smiled a lot at Anita...Loved the pics as usual - smiled a lot at Anita's lost paper (wish I could get a copy to read!), and Medha's last comment. And you've just given me one more reason to buy Prashad. <br />Of course, in the spirit of deciding how to spend the hard earned money my dilemma now is whether to buy it online (for 30$+shipping to europe) or wait till my India trip (where it is 300 Rs+free delivery) LOL.Aspiring Annapoornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613793035491691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-38043057608263343562011-04-28T03:06:56.468-06:002011-04-28T03:06:56.468-06:00Eloquent post Manisha! Enjoyed the narative and th...Eloquent post Manisha! Enjoyed the narative and the pictures.Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5156654.post-58971130858449730842011-04-28T00:06:09.152-06:002011-04-28T00:06:09.152-06:00Nice post,lovely clicks and a delicious dish ........Nice post,lovely clicks and a delicious dish .....Satrupahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921135342647083576noreply@blogger.com