Monica Bhide

Welcome back! I am so glad that you enjoyed your trip. I am so envious. I miss home a lot and wish I was there RIGHT now!

I love this dessert. Not only do we make it often but you can now buy some fairly decent Kaju Katri here in the DC area and ofcourse in NYC

Nice Vikram. I would love to get a hold of that work -- there are no coincidences as they say.. a friend was telling me about the very breakdown of sweets a few days ago. perhpas he had read this work as well.

Can we still get anything for Rs. 8. ... nice to hear that

I would like to know the name as well. I have a few on the street foods of Asia.. quite ordinary ones though. Thanks Vikram

I agree with you -- the quality of the starter does make a huge difference. I borrowed mine from my aunt whose yogurt is delightful

Okay guys - this contest is now officially over. We will be announcing the winners on this thread . I wanted to thank everyone for entering (even those who emailed me their "I just cannot enter this" recipes.. Thanks all..

Considering my recent bout with acne.. i might take your last suggestion first

ALright so fine.. we have the tips -- how about some fun inventive things to do with this yogurt.. I know I can make raitas and Lassis till the cows come home.............................. how about something different???

Just saw it. Thanks

Bong - you would be surprised at how many emails I get from people trying to perfect yogurt making at home I think it might be harder in cooler places.. if you dont let it set in a warm place.. the yogurt just wont come out right

Hi nimki - these should definately be more popular! Do you know how to make Sitaphal Halwa? (Sitaphal is custard apple) Tosha or Toshe -- almost like small candy are made from reduced milk..

I am told that if there is no culture.. people use silver coins to set the yogurt as well.. true?

I made this a few days ago -- crumbled paneer with all different colored bell peppers. I served it stuffed in baby tomatoes (prebaked ones). Hmm.. now why did I not take a shot of that

I love making yogurt at home. My method is very simple. Boil the milk - let it cool to the "pinky test" (if your pinky can stay in it for a full 20 seconds without your yelling bloody murder, then its ready). Add prepared yogurt ( about a spoon or so depending on the quantity of milk). Mix well. Pour milk into a bowl you can cover. Set overnight in a warm place (oven with pilot light on, or wrap the container in a towel). DOnt touch it for the rest of the night. in the morning you will have --> BTW_ this one is made with the low carb milk. It is the thickest best yogurt I have ever made. So what is your yogurt making secret???

So we did an Indian version of larb last night.. instead of chicken I used spiced fried fish pieces.. YUMMY

Milagai's recipe here you go! THanks again for entering-- I need to go buy asparagus.. each recipe looks appetizing!

Milagai _ welcome to the Indian forum.. where are you posting from? I welcome you and hope that we will hear more from you! (ps- I like the note about making it in industrial quantities!!)

Peppertrail - Thanks for sharing this. i really enjoy your website.. you have so much to offer. i am so glad that you are with us I will surely try this and promise to post results with pics next week!!

never a dull moment here! This is so funny! Mongo -- did you read these.. you were right on! THis story does need to progress though....

I have an appam pan and love to make them. .. they are quite delightful!

Their PR people had invited me but I couldnt go for the launch. I have now discovered that the place is a 5 minute walk for me and I intend to try it out. From what I have heard it's supposed to be nice. Episure.. do give us the rundown after you try it

Garam masala, red chilies and dried mango powder.

Looks delicious.. this is what I made for lunch today too.. I will post a pic here soon. The other dish is deepfried but really not greasy.. its thin strands of okra -- more like potato sticks. I use them to create a nest in which to serve (what else) more food!!!

Peppertrail.. how about recipes for some of these? I would love to see them.. do you have any pictures