Monica Bhide

with Sonia coming in... Tiramisu perhaps

I am preparing to be amazed at this answer to this.. Vikram?

Lets do it "live" I can post a recipe and we can all try it and see what happens. its not easy to make but Cory is a pastry chef who can guide us perhaps!

I dont normally drink a lot. Hubby and I had wayy tooo much wine.. I am better now.. I think

Cory - welcome to the India forum. You have discovered my guilty pleasure! I have never attempted to make it at home. Let me see if I can find a recipe and we can try it together and see what happens! What other Indian desserts do you enjoy?

So far -- June 13th 2004; 5:00 pm stacie +2 cjsadler + txaggie tomdc+1 bilrus+1 bbq jpw +1 babka +3 monica + 2 + 3 malawry edward mktye+1 john w laniloa vandyhoo +1 andi +1 hillvalley squids mnebergall +1 dcfoodie +1 Possible Tweaked edited - to update attendee list

excellent - looking forward to having you

go ahead and laugh oh cruel world. have fun at my expense. BTW - asprin and water worked like a charm. I AM BAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKK

John w added - makes it 20 I hope others can make it. Would love to see all of you!

Good morning everyone.... by majority vote the deadline has been extended. I hope that you will all share your recipes with us!

bbhasin? donrocks? mike? hillvalley? jenny? others? sara?

Jenn - store bought Chaat masala is really quite good.. try MDH

It will take a long time without a pressure cooker... you could simmer it. I would say use the canned ones if you dont have a pressure cooker. Chickpeas take a long time to cook. Yes I do have a formal recipe.. I will PM that to you today

Its basically the same dish. Channa and Chole are used interchangebly.

my mom adds brewed tea to hers to get a darker color. I am with you on this one.. not a big fan

bague25 - what recipe do you use for your dish?

Thanks, Monica. I'm a dork, I googled "Roopaks" instead of "Roopak." Big difference. Not a problem! You are not a dork

grapeshape -- Welcome to the India forum and thanks for taking the time to post. I hope now that you are here you will post more -- trust me when I tell you all of us have so much to learn. Please do ask your questions and tell us about your experiences with Indian cuisine.. we would love to hear !!

Yes it is. Roopak on the web

Ice cube trays are great for this. I freeze separate portions of all my Indian "trinity": sauteed garlic, ginger and onions. I also add minced green chilies to mine..

excellent!

txaggie - looking forward to it. I hope more folks will sign up soon

You are fine in your substitutions. i am true to my roots.. I cannot eat without onions!! Thanks for taking the time to post.. please do continue to post.. its nice to have you here!

easyguru - laugh now.. but I will haunt you I overdid the wine last night. ... and I dont usually drink. now my head is POUNDING help

My kitchen smells like my moms today! I am making her recipe for Chole or chick peas. We have two methods: the easy way and the lazy way First chickpeas are soaked overnight Next they are cooked in a pressure cooker along with cinnamon stick, black cardamom, peppercorns, cloves and bay leaves -- until tender. Set aside Easy way - Make a gravy with ginger, onions, tomatoes -- cook it down until the oil separates from the gravy. Add red chilies, salt, turmeric (if you wish), freshly ground coriander seed powder, garam masala powder, dried mango powder and a large tablespoon of tamarind (yes tamarind) pulp. Add the chick peas and mix well. Leave to cook for another 15 minutes The lazy way -- In a large skillet.. heat some oil. Add thin slices of ginger and a (paste made with water) tablespoon or two of red chilies, tumermic, coriander powder, garam masala and salt to taste. Let is sizzle add the chole and cook it for a few minutes and you are done Secret ingredient - I love Roopak's Channa Masala and usually add a heaping tablespoon full for extra flavor So how do you make yours? I am going to add the recipe for Bhatura .. the bread to go along with this in a minute.. as soon as someone tells me how to get my head to stop pounding!