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From: fairhaz
<mailto:hadeeh@hotmail.com> (@
212.77.217.34) on: Sun Jun 9 02:27:57
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Hi Hemant,
Although I don't post much I have been lurking here. I tried
your Chettinad Brinjal recipe and it was supereb. Thank you for
all the recipes that you post here. You are such a gifted person
and so selfless. I am sure the forum must be eating a lot of
your time. But please remember that we all appreciate the time
and effort you put in and THANK YOU.
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From: Verna
<mailto:val49@msn.com>(@
mke-24-167-240-119.wi.rr.com) on: Thu Jun 6 21:57:41
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Hello Hemant,
Never fear, we are all out here reading your every word. I am
put to shame by your productivity with the keyboard. You type so
much and I have some trouble finding the time to post a reply.
Sorry. I DO have many questions waiting for you. Maybe this
weekend I will post them in the Crisis corner. However, I must
tell you...I made lemon rice. It was lovely. Limes must be an
especial gift from God.
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From: RAMA
<mailto:mramachandran@yahoo.com> (@
149.123.119.152) on: Thu Jun 6 11:56:52
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Hi Mr. Hemant
I made your Sadhabishekam Rasam and WOW! It was over even before
I had a share. I gave the receipe to my daughter and she told me
that it came out very well. (She is a novice to cooking). Thank
you very much for the same.
Now I have a request. When I was young, we used to get "Karakkadalai",
the dry non-oily variety in the stores, which was very tasty.
Can you post the receipe for it? I tried, but it did not come
out well.
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From: Leena (@
ext-147-234-2-4.ecitele.com) on: Sun Jun 2 01:00:25
Hi Hemantji,
The party was a success and all the credit goes to you
because the Biryani and Kheema Kurma combination suggested
by you worked wonders. All my guests really loved this
combination and the ladies were eager to know where did I
learn these wonderful recipes. I proudly and happily told
them about my Guru on the net and gave them your website
address. Thank you very much for the help and also for the
Goda Masala recipe. When I was in Bombay I had tasted
Stuffed brinjal (maharashtrian style) made with Goda Masala.
Next week I will try that recipe with the Goda Masala recipe
you have given. Thanks a lot once again for everything.
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From: Mrs.Soma
<mailto:chitras@pd.jaring.my> (@
ce3.time.net.my) on: Sun Jun 2 00:16:41
Dear Hemantji, just as you said,the aroma filled our kitchen
with the vengaya pakoda.We all enjoyed it for tea. Thanks (
I had to powder it for my mother-in-law ) |
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From: Verna
<mailto:val49@msn.com> (@
mke-24-167-240-119.wi.rr.com) on: Wed May 29 08:31:03
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Hello Hemant,
Good to have you back. I recently (finally) got around to making
some dishes: Musalamani Tamilnadu Biryani and a pasanda though
this time with chicken due to the preferences of my guests. It
was a complete meal with starters, a masoor dhal, raita, some
spicy chutneys and dessert. Everyone was quite happy (I was
exhausted). With no prep cook on hand all the chopping and
cooking was mine to do. I have some questions about techniques
on a recipe but I will post them on the Crisis Management
thread. All in all the evening was quite a success. Thank you
again.
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From: Leena (@
ext-147-234-2-4.ecitele.com) on: Sun May 26 00:39:30
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Hi Hemant,
Last week I made Musalmani biryani, and it turned out very well.
Now next week I have around 20 people comming to my place for
dinner and my husband wants me to prepare the same biryani with
chicken or mutton. Can I follow the same procedure or is it
different ? How much mutton/chicken should I use for making
biryani for 20 people ? By the way thanks for still remembering
my request for Goda masala.
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From: Sathya (@
ool-18bfbabf.dyn.optonline.net) on: Sat May 25 15:23:17
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Dear hemantji,
The beetroot curry - chettinadu style tasted heavenly. Superhit
in our home. Thanks a lot for this simple , superb tasting
recipe.
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From: Mrs.Soma
<mailto:chitras@pd.jaring.my> (@
ce3.time.net.my) on: Sat May 25 00:20:05
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Dear Hemantji,
The bell pepper sambar, was a change from our normal sambar,with
routine vegs.All enjoyed the sambar.Its a surprise to my family
to see me often in the kitchen.Thanks. Mrs. Soma
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From: Sri
<mailto:sri23@yahoo.com> (@
134.mercerville-33-34rs.nj.dial-access.att.net) on: Fri May
24 11:23:06
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Hi Hemant,
Thanks for the KHAKHARA recipe. I will try out and let you know.
Also I tried your RINGANA NU SHAAK (Brinjal curry) and it was
delicious. We ate it for 2 consecutive days :)
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From: shwetha (@
12-235-41-190.client.attbi.com) on: Thu May 23 19:11:38
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Hi hemanthji,
I tried ur capsicum sambar and it turned out very tasty and it
the taste and smell was quite different due to capsicum. Thanks
a lot for a different receipe.
I have made the rasam powder, but yet to try. I will let u know
how it turned out.
Thanks a lot
shwetha
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From: fairhaz
<mailto:hadeeh@hotmail.com> (@
212.77.217.34) on: Tue May 14 01:46:37
Hi Hemant,
Congratulations to you on the new site. We are the lucky
ones to have someone like you to give us such excellent
recipes. A big thank you to you. I tried your Chutney Chawal
and it was superb. Take care and I am enjoying your stories
on the other thread. I can visualize most of the stories
that you wrote. Take care and bye for now. |
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From: Ramya (@
ac8b8ef3.ipt.aol.com) on: Mon May 13 09:00:32 |
Dear Hemantji,
Best of luck for your new site! I tried your Sorakkai curry
recipe but with podalangai. Wow! It's so good. It's another
super hit.
Thanks!
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From: Indu (@
spider-tm022.proxy.aol.com) on: Sat May 11 13:12:20
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Hi Hemant Sir,
Just tried your Idli podi & it was nice.One doubt for sambar
& rasam podis you have asked to cover the kadai before
powdering won't there be moisture condensation on the lid
because of the heat?Please explain.Thanks
Indu
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From: Nafeesa (@ 202.142.65.239)
on: Sat May 11 00:48:20
hello chachajaan.
this is Nafeesa.salaam.
it is so woderfull that you remamberme.iam so taking good
care for my health.the baby isgrowing no?.
but iam most happy now cooking reciepes of yours.
i am going tomy home coming month.may allah bless youand
give long life.
iam coplaning about you dont give kebab reciepe .please give
no?
thank you from now for reciepe.
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From: Seetha (@
12-251-128-128.client.attbi.com) on: Wed May 8 22:12:32
Made surakkai curry! wow! Thanks Hemantji! |
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From: Seetha (@
12-251-128-128.client.attbi.com) on: Wed May 8 10:35:17
Hemantji I tried hot pickle (first one)!!
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From: Ramya (@
ac81c49c.ipt.aol.com) on: Tue May 7 10:27:14
Hello Hemantji,
I made your Kara Kuzambu. It's no doubt that it tastes good.
It tasted like Milagu kuzambu and i love it. Thanks for the
recipe!
Thanks! |
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From: meena (@
user-119br1b.biz.mindspring.com) on: Sun May 5 02:44:06
hemanth, Long last i tried the methi chappati, it was
perfect, my fam/friend/i enjoyed it with chicken curry! BUT
i had all world maps going ;)(yup could not roll it out
perfectly round), like u mentioned the dough gets sticky,
and rolling each couple of times was too much for me, so i
gave up trying to get the shape! |
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From: Seetha
<mailto:seetha@attbi.com> (@
12-251-128-128.client.attbi.com) on: Fri May 3 20:00:49
Hemantji:
I tried Keta kootu and it turned out very well. It was
extremely tasty. I bought podalanga to try the new dish.
I picked up raw mangoes for making pickle. I am awaiting
your mango pickle recipe. Please also let me know if I have
to refrigerate the pickle or leave it outside? |
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From: meena (@
user-119brki.biz.mindspring.com) on: Fri May 3 17:51:33
Hemanth, i tried the Tomato Rice, it was excellent and
easy!(i added extra 2 tomatoes, since my hubsband requested
me to add more, he is very pleased) thanks |
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From: shwetha (@
12-235-41-190.client.attbi.com) on: Fri May 3 12:59:24
Hi Hemanthji,
I tried vangibath and it was very tasty. Thanks a lot for
the receipe. Only change i did is instead of sambar powder,
i used vangibath powder. Thanks a lot once again. I have a
doubt, if we put fenugreek, it will have that bitter taste,
right. Do we really have to put it. |
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From: Seetha (@
12-251-128-128.client.attbi.com) on: Thu May 2 23:07:26
Hemantji:
I tried your bisibela bath and needless to say that it
turned out so well.
Thanks! |
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From: usha
<mailto:usharajesh@hotmail.com> (@
12-235-20-222.client.attbi.com) on: Thu May 2 20:41:29
Hello sir,
I tried your kabuli channa.I truned out really well.I have
one queton.In some your recipies you ask to grind the
onion.But here in us if i grind the onion,the taste of the
onion is bitter.shall i dice the onions nicely.(currently i
am doing that).
Any recipes using bittergourd and soya.
thank you and god bless you. |
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From: Lavanya. (@
dhcp-0-2-e3-5-ca-b1.cpe.townisp.com) on: Thu May 2 17:38:06
Hi Hemant,
I made Kadai Paneer for dinner today. It tastes heavenly.
For kadai chicken do I just have to substitue paneer with
chicken? Will it do the trick? I haven't had Kadai Paneer in
a very long time. But, I recall having had a semi-dry to dry
preparation of this dish. Did I add more water to it? or is
this how it is supposed to be. Could you also post other
variations for the Dum Aloo recipe. I'm actually looking for
a dry version. Thanks!
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From: Revathy
<mailto:cini@emirates.net.ae> (@
213.42.0.242) on: Wed May 1 05:11:29
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Hello Hemantji,
THANK YOU VERY MUCH for the extremely delicious version of
potato podimas. I tried it with fresh potatoes so it was quite
time consuming but it was very worthwhile.
Usually gurus withhold some aspect of their skill 'cos they
always want to be one up over their sishyas -- but you give us
even the tiniest bit about the preparations and really make our
day !!
Though a single word isn't enough to express my gratitude (for
all your contributions),i think a sincere Thanks says it all!
THANKS A LOT,
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From: Sumathy
<mailto:sumiarul@yahoo.com> (@
natty.qwest.com) on: Tue Apr 30 17:47:30
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HI Hemant,
Iam sumathy,I have been a silent observer of this forum for a
long time,I have read all your receipes, and those were were
interesting.This weekend I decided to try out something from
your website. I found that your musalman biriyani has been
appreciated by everyone, so i tried it.
The outcome of that was unbelievable, I usually do biriyani by
making the masala and cooking the rice along with it in the
pressure cooker.But this time I took the time to do all the
steps given by you(by dum) ..It was so great.
Thanks a lot. I appreciate your great work and patience in
giving all these different receipes.
I need a favor from you. Can you post a receipe using
Soorakai(bottleguard).I get this here(US) in plenty, But I dont
know anything to do with it except to make sambhar.Can you help?
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From: Lavanya. (@
dhcp-0-2-e3-5-ca-b1.cpe.townisp.com) on: Tue Apr 30 15:08:46
Hi Hemant,
I'm back with another feedback, this time it is Capsicum
biryani. Thanks for another wonderful recipe.
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From: mini (@
adsl-34-139-177.asm.bellsouth.net) on: Mon Apr 29 20:01:39
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Hi Hemantji,
I just made your potato curry(chettinadu style) and it is
tasting great.
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From: meena (@
user-1120fu7.dsl.mindspring.com) on: Mon Apr 29 01:35:19
hi Hemanth,i did use the one i had on hand BUT the
ingredients/portions were exact as urs. I cheated a little
and added both tamarind and 1/2 tspn. of amchur pwd also. I
added more chillies,(it was HOT) since i prefer spicy
food.It was a hit at the party and no leftovers! thanks. I'm
still waiting for the raw banana recipe and the methi leaves
chappati i have to try next week for the indian store were
all out of it.thanks
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From: Ramya (@
acaf9b04.ipt.aol.com) on: Sun Apr 28 09:19:11
Hello Hemantji,
I made KABULI CHHOLE yesterday. Wow!! it's a feast. It's a
very good side dish for poori. Thank you so much for the
recipe. I would like to give a gold kaapu for your hand! |
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From: mini (@ aca7553e.ipt.aol.com)
on: Fri Apr 26 16:21:14 |
Hi Hemantji,
I tried your veg kurma and it was
very good. And I made your apple rasam, but instead of using
apple I used green tomato(sour), yes right from my garden! And
everything else i followed the same. I got a good result, but we
can't call it apple rasam rihgt?
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From: Mini (@ aca9cc60.ipt.aol.com)
on: Thu Apr 25 16:13:48
Hi Hemantji, I was waiting for your second garam masala
powder. But I don't think I can locate Dagad Phul, Shahjeera
as they are new to me. Also what are badi elaychi and
elaychi? cardamom? 2 types?
I made your sambar powder, which is very good(i was using
readymade ones). Also I tried your baigan bharta. I used the
big eggplant. It was very good. Thanks. |
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From: Ramya (@
aca77d80.ipt.aol.com) on: Thu Apr 25 08:32:19
Hemantji,
I tried your Capsicum Briyani. It came out very good. Thanks
for the tireless work. I asked you to give some Plantain
flower pot recipes long time back. Just want to remind.
Thanks! |
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From: Seetha (@
12-251-128-128.client.attbi.com) on: Tue Apr 23 23:18:01
Hemantji:
Tried your muli ka parata and tomato chutney. It came out
very well. Thanks |
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From: Lavanya. (@ 216.195.15.161)
on: Tue Apr 23 10:04:29
Hi,
I had also made kathrikai masala to go with the biryani. The
masala was good but tasted more like 'thakkali thuvayal' to
me, basically because of the fact that the ground paste
consisted mostly of the thuvayal ingredients. Could you
please post a recipe for Kathrikai curry and the sweet dish
which they serve along with biryani in some of the chennai
restaurants. |
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From: Lavanya. (@ 216.195.15.161)
on: Tue Apr 23 10:00:04
Hi Hemant,
I tried your quick fix veg biryani. It came out a little too
spicy(I'll reduce the amout of chili powder next time) but
nevertheless the taste and the aroma were great!
Thanks! |
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From: Nafeesa (@ 202.142.65.239)
on: Mon Apr 22 01:57:44
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hello chachajaan, this is
Nafeesa.iwas busy for the gone week so canotreport to you.i make
many dishes and may be gone fifteen days make dhalls,currysand
rice.not one was bad.all say i am a very good bawarchi,i feel
happy now but alll is because for you,Altaf want to write here
but he is gone tooffice.He want to sayhow i changed.i tell him
now that i make you happy by doing all goodfood and get prise
forthat.may allah be kind to youand family.
yousee he neverlike baigan but i make baigan bharta and he
likeit somuch.thankyou for that.iam looking now for kebabs saab
please.
your beti Nafee
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From: Mrs Saju (@ 194.170.1.130)
on: Sun Apr 21 14:25:10
hemanthji
i made ur date pickel and tomato chutney pickle.Date pickel
was superb, but the tomato one turned a bit spicy(hot)
May i know wuts "maratti moggu". Im planning of
making bisbellebath.[Like wise may i know wuts sultanas. i
read about this in one of my cookery books] |
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From: Honey (@ 141.109.3.5) on: Sun
Apr 21 21:14:06
Hi Hemant,
Thank you, thank you, thank you for the Udippi Sambar. I am
going to trying it on Monday. I am also going to make your
karakuzhambu the same day. Hope I have the energy. As for
the gold and saree, my husband has promised me diamonds
after I made your Musalman Biriyani. That was actually my
first recipie from you. I will let you know if and when I
get my diamonds.
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From: shwetha (@
12-235-41-190.client.attbi.com) on: Sun Apr 21 12:45:15
Hi hemanthji,
Thanks a lot for the vangibath receipe. I tried ur curd
rice. My husband liked it,but he said it was sweet as i had
put grapes. Otherwise it was very tasty. Thanks
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From: Indu (@
spider-wk064.proxy.aol.com) on: Sun Apr 21 11:57:18
Dear Hemant sir,
I tried your Tomato rice,Gounder Rasam & Chutney Chawal
recipes & as usual all came out very well.Thanks a lot.
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From: sarah (@
sbproxy2.mystarhub.com.sg) on: Fri Apr 19 22:16:53
Thanks Hemant ji
I tried out the veg Briyani and it was damn tasty .I can
confidently use finely cut ginger garlic instead of paste
hereafter.
Sarah |
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From: Anu Venkat (@
co-ratlsnk-u2-c4b-498.clspco.adelphia.net) on: Fri Apr 19
12:25:44
Dear Hemant G,
I tried the tomato rice recipe , it came out well.
Thanks. There is a small suggestion. Since im very new to
cooking , i really didnt understand how many people can eat
the preparation. It would be really wonderful if there is
some info abt the servings for naive ppl like me.
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From: Lakshmi (@
33.chattanooga-01rh16rt.tn.dial-access.att.net) on: Thu Apr
18 12:33:29
Hemantji,
As per your suggestions, I tried out the chutney chawal and
it came out excellent. (I am sorry that I couldnt post the
comments earlier). Incidentally two of our friends were also
present that day for dinner. I was a bit apprehensive as to
giving something which I havent tried out before. But their
response in the dinner table took away all my fears.
I also want to tell you that I tried kara kozhambu, channa
kootu in coconut, and the sweet, shrikhand. All those were
lip smacking dishes. Kara kozhambu was so good that I
couldnt believe that I had made it. Re.Shrikhand, eventhough
it took a long time to prepare, it was over in about 15
miutes.[I made only a small quantity because I am always
wary of their outcome].
Hemantji, I can only bow to the master craftsman in respect.
And thanks a lot for your wonderful recipes. |
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From: Indu (@
spider-wk021.proxy.aol.com) on: Thu Apr 18 10:43:49
Hello Hemant Sir,
Hope you remember me. I tried your Capsicum kadalai maavu
curry, Kovakkai mustard curry, Ghee rice & Kurma,
Vendhayam rice, Kariveppilai rice & Tri color veg. rice
& all came out very good. Thank you so much.
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From: Ambika (@
1cust56.tnt27.chi15.da.uu.net) on: Tue Apr 16 19:13:22
Hello Hemant Sir!
Tried your buttermilk upma for breakfast today.... and Wow!
I loved it. Thank you!
Regards,
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From: honey (@ 141.109.222.31) on:
Tue Apr 16 13:38:44
Hi Hemant,
Where is my Udippi Sambar? Did you forget?
I tried you Badusha I. With Badusha II will I be able to
flatten the dough without getting it stuck to the surface.
How do I do that? Pls. Let me know. Oh and the Badusha I,
great!!! Who knew it was so easy to make Badusha. Could you
also give us the measurements in cups? That would really
help. |
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From: Tamil Babe (@
rn244-122.resnet.uoguelph.ca) on: Mon Apr 15 20:43:21
Seeing that you now you have a website and it's always best
to get feedback from those that have tried your recipes, I
feel that my above response is not adequate.
So here's my feedback on the Tomato Rice.
It was easy to make. The preparation time is slightly longer
but maybe that's because I don't really cook often so my
speed of chopping is slow. Also, I like to do everything
precisely and organized and that takes a while.
The first time I made Tomato Rice, I followed the recipe
exactly and it was loved by my mom. She especially liked the
fact that it was tangy and it did not require any additional
curries as it was a meal in itself. I, on the other hand, am
not really fond of very hot dishes. But my problem was
solved by incorporating a little curd with my meal.
Nevertheless, despite my lack of fondness for hot dishes,
the tomato rice tastes delicious! Eating a pappadum with it
made the meal even better.
The second time I made it with a little less chilli powder
and chillies. The rice turned out fine but my mom had said
that she liked the earlier version better. I liked both. But
I guess the best option is to follow the recipe exactly and
if one has a problem with the hot flavour of the dish, then
they can add a some curd while eating. It tastes great both
ways. I can't wait to go home and try some home-cooked food
again.
Also, I must say that the recipe for Tomato Rice is very
easy to follow and could be done by anyone even if you are
just beginning to cook or if you want to show off your
culinary skills to your parents (like me).
Thanks Hemant for providing that recipe and other recipes as
well. I don't think it's mentioned enough.. :) |
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From: Revathy
<mailto:cini@emirates.net.ae> (@
213.42.0.246) on: Mon Apr 15 09:33:15
Thanks Hemantji,
Your innovative version of rasam sadham (Dry Rasam Rice) was
simply superb! I thought it would taste like tamarind rice
but i was happily surprised. Thanks once again for your
imaginative & original recipes. |
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From: Nafeesa (@ 202.142.65.239)
on: Mon Apr 15 01:11:37
Hello chachajan this is Nafeesa, i am much sorry i didnot
write the gone week, i am happy to say you that i and Altaf
saab thank you in gust book.he want to thank you long but he
is has no much time.i cook somuch of your recipies and all
were so fine, they all like and say good things like
lajawaab or afreen after eating.Mirchee ka saalan was so
good and everything i cook was good thank you.
i am joining englishclass next week .
you do not give kebab recipie till now .please give some
kofta saalan also. |
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Thanks to all the
