Monica Bhide

I have done saffron laced paneer and fennel laced paneer on many occasions. The kesari paneer - saffron paneer -- in small cubes panfried .. makes a perfect appetizer

If you tell me what recipes you are looking for I am PM you ones from my great grand aunts handwritten cookbook

If this was true of the paan I ate then I should be in a mental institution by now I know in India Dad would keep us away from the tobacco laced Paan but we were allowed to eat a simple betel leaf enclosing fennel seeds, areca nuts and sweet rose laced jelly... Hmmmmmm

Don - we are just in the finishing stages of menu planning for this. So far this class has -- Appetizers Lemon Cilantro Ceviche of Scallops Tamarind Consomme Entrée Cornish Game hens with spicy lentil ragout Side Corn compote in a pappadam bowl Dessert Cardamom Crème Brulee I think it has come together well.. Jonathan and I enjoy the richness of each others talents and knoweldge and I hope that the class will reflect this. The other classes are focued on Indian only -- low carb Indian, Indian style tapas etc... they are in my kitchen.. so if you all want a peek in my kitchen.. that is the way to do it... or call me and come home for lunch

I had atleast twenty paans in the last three days -- visiting NJ is so cool

Squids - thanks for the update. We still have a few spots open so he has time to decide!

squids -- has anyone let you know about this yet?

its been my pleasure.. looking forward to meeting you

So far -- June 13th 2004; 5:00 pm stacie +2 cjsadler + txaggie tomdc+1 bilrus+1 bbq jpw +1 babka +2 monica + 3 + 3 malawry edward+1 mktye+1 laniloa vandyhoo +1 andi +1 squids mnebergall +1 dcfoodie +1 Otello +5 mdt Amol + 5 (from DCfoodies.com) BBhasin +2 Redfox+1 We are at 55 + 2 folks who called the Chef directly Edited: to update the list

I agree with you. I had two boxes gifted to me from an Iranian friend. One fell on the floor yesterday and spilled out completely. Broke my heart to throw it away

Whats with the red color in Tandoori and other dishes -- has been discussed at length here in the India forum

sounds like a love song in the making

recipe please!!!!!!

A bit of grated ginger in the simple Indian preparation of Raita adds a wonderful flavor. We also use gingerjuice ( a teaspoon ) mixed with a bit of pure honey to soothe a scratchy throat

Yes.. BB is right. Also I have been making yogurt with the 2% low carb milk and it has been TO DIE FOR.. its been delightful. I am wondering if the yield for low carb milk will be any different...

Sorry for making you wait. Life is just going at 700 miles and hour and I am trying to play catch up! Looking forward to your results. This is one of the hardest Indian desserts to prepare.. I personally would prefer buying it readymade. Since you are professionally trained I am sure the results you produce will be delightful! Thanks again and do post the results here -- along with a story of your experience

Ammini - I really like your recipes. i am hosting a huge dinner on Sunday and this is on the menu now. I will surely let you know how it works out ( after your return I guess from your trip!)

Okay - we are all confirmed. We have 40 so far and about 5 seats open. Since this is an eG thing.. he will be CLOSING the restaurant for regular patrons and we will have the whole place to ourselves. Chef is requesting no last minute cancellations... since the whole place is reserved for us If you need anymore information please feel free to PM or email me. I will post more shortly

We are at 38 now + all the folks who called the restaurant directly. hope everyone had a great weekend

Excellent - I will add you both in +1 each. This should be fun. I am in NYC this weekend and will add updates tomorrow.

I had dinner with some friends last night and the conversation turned to Pad Thai.. a favorite with the group. So someone turns to me and says -- do you make it at home. I do in the traditional Thai way with a recipe I picked up from a chicago newspaper a long time ago. What would an indianized version of Pad Thai be was the next question-- so tell me what do you think it would be?

I loved the first description. Interesting perspective

Sabudana (for those who have not googled yet and chosen to send me PM's instead ) is Tapioca

You know Pat this would make a perfect TDG piece. So many of us could identify with this.. you told it so well! I am glad things worked out for you in the end. thanks for taking the time to share this great story with us