Monica Bhide

I have a great recipe for a Tamarind sorbet somewhere.. I will look it up

I do the cheesecloth thing too.

If you look thru the forum a bit you will see that this question has been addressed at least a few times.... go ahead and look and then let us know if you still feel you need more information

How do you use tamarind in your cooking?? Do you use it in drinks? Desserts? Savouries?

Which type of onion do you use when you cook Indian food? Is there one you have preference for? Why?

What are your favorite chutneys? How do you prepare them? How do you use them-- I know as condiments -- how else??

Episure.. thanks for your note. I hope this means that you will be posting your story here shortly

Anna - thanks for your note. A number of Indian parents who have written to me after this piece came out -- they are all talking about supporting their kids in what they are doing even if it means being "different" I am so glad that you posted.. I hope your note encourages others to post as well And do PM me I would love to chat more with you!

Victoria, I wish you much success in what you do.. and thank you for sharing your story.. its really nice to know that we are all in this together

how do others make their okra.. the best vegetable on earth

Vikram - I really enjoy your site.. your story is very inspiring... follow your deams and the money will come... eventually ... at least I can keep hoping and dreaming thanks for taking the time to share

I just did an article for Washingtonian Magazine (May 2004) on the best Indian restaurants in the DC metro area. The piece is not online yet but you can find it at your local newstand here in DC. I hope you will enjoy it!

I just did a piece for TDG on Springtime -- I hope that you will all add your stories and recipes there!!

As my husband would say, never trust a food writer to make a meal . So last night I was cooking dinner and then got distracted by a article I was working on. Well after the smoke alarm went off and my four year old cried out of sheer terror.. the burnt mess was discarded and off we went to Friendly's Icecream

author and stylist are here

nice pic!

this is from the LIVE with Tom chat online at the Washington Post website.. some of the questions are really out there!

You want it done in US or in India. If it's in India, I can get it done for you at a very reasonable price. Now that is an offer I will have to think about.. can you email me samples of this persons work.. would they be willing to fly up here (paid ofcourse)?? so many questions ................

I agree with you, frankly I'd take any photographer who can use lighting to a great advantage and take a fine exposure. The food stylist is another matter. I agree -- I am looking for a someone with experience in Indian food not necessarily an Indian photographer.

sorry gang ... copyright violations forced me to edit the piece.. you will have to log on to Hindustan Times to read it!

Vikram (Chanty) - thanks for the offer. I will surely take you up on it. I have tons of questions!

I would like to try this as well. The few times I have tasted duck it has been dry.. What nobody missed me and I was gone for four days.. I guess I may have moderated myself out of a job

Yasmin - Welcome to the Indian forum. I hope that you will post much more!

Thanks all for the nice words and encouragement. I had a lot of fun writing the piece and got to try many different placed. DC metro had close to 62 Indian restaurants.. that I counted anyway.. I am sure there are more. Its heartwarming to see the food coming of age and the service not being far behind. I hope that you all will enjoy reading and more importantly enjoy eating!!! Happy eating

Lissy - good luck and just remember to have fun along the way