Monica Bhide

I am in a mean mood today. I collect cookbooks, from far and wide, old and new -- you get the idea. then along come people, borrow them and dont give them back. "I lost it" "My son ripped out the pages" " you can always get another one" "its only a cookbook" I want my books back -- there is so much more to them than material value. Have you had people do that? What do you do? How do you handle it?

I thnk they are served both ways along with some mouthwatering chutenys!!!

Can you try again now? If it still does not work, please PM gsquared.

Nothing out of the ordinary. i had heard and read so much about it -- it was a real let down. i would focus on the other suggestions in the thread

Thanks Blondie: I have heard about Mela as well and shall get there and let you know motre about it. Are they known for any specialty foods? We had a terrible experience at Mela. Not only was the food awful on the day we were there.. the staff was extremely rude and impolite

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Excellently done -- cannot wait for Vikram's words! Thanks Episure

Mithai translates to Sweets and generally refers to indian sweetmeats or desserts

Thank you all for taking the time. i will let you know what we buy based on your recommendations. THANK YOU!!!

Yes it is. American bourbon.. hmm... Just as another data point my hubby reminded me that Dad loves Royal Salute.. (I assume you all know what it is even if I dont )

I read this thread -- http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?act=ST...T&f=88&t=29339& and just realized that I dont even know what I dont know.. please help me with a suggestion

HI all. I am headed home soon and I would like to surprise my father with a gift of whiskey. he loves to drink it. Since I dont drink it, I feel as though I dont even know what to look for. Can someone advise me. i have a fair budget but not a huge one

Very nice Suvir.. congratulations. Amma is certainly getting its fair share of big names dining at it. Much success to you. Cheers!

" i know - i meant with effects like laughing, eating and sleeping well, it doesn't seem like a bad thing." Thandai has nuts in it like almonds etc. No coconut.

Bhang as I understand it is a drug added to the Thandai to give it the kick! that is why its illegal The source of fat in THandai comes from all the dry fruits that are added to it

Easyguru -- welcome to eGullet! Glad to have you here. Tell us a bit aboutyourself -- where are you posting from?

chicks?

As always -- very very nice Ellen. I with Varmint.. can you tell us what all the food on the stick is?? I guess you intrigued me with the last one

That would be interesting. I thought Bhang was only with the drug

HI Sridee welcome to the India forum. Where are you posting from? Do tell us a little bit about yourself. Can I tell you milk cake is my weakness as well. there are some wonderful and very easy recipes to prepare this dish using ricotta cheese. I will see what I can dig up. Also our very own BBhasin will have something to add here I am sure. Welcome again and look forward to reading your posts

Are you focused soley on attendants here in the States -- I can tell you stories on my experiences abroad .. let me know

Hey how was your class

My personal favorite from my first book. Originally a deep fried dish served in South India, I have modified it to be lower in fat. The taste is still wonderful and very flavorful Chicken 65*** 1 cup / 250 mL fat-free plain yogurt 1 cup / 250 mL water 1 pound / 500 g skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed ¼ teaspoon / 1 mL turmeric 2 drops red food coloring 2 tablespoons / 25 mL ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon / 5 mL red chile powder Salt to taste 2 tablespoons / 25 mL finely chopped fresh coriander 1 teaspoon / 5 mL chaat masala 1 teaspoon / 5 mL garam masala ½ teaspoon / 2 mL carom seeds (ajwain) FOR THE TADKA: 1 tablespoon / 15 mL vegetable oil 1 tablespoon / 15 mL finely chopped fresh mint ¼ teaspoon / 1 mL mustard seeds 3 to 4 green chiles, slit lengthwise Leaves from 2 sprigs curry IN a large saucepan, whisk together the yogurt and water. Stir in the chicken. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat. Stir in the turmeric, red food coloring, and ginger garlic paste; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Stir in the chile powder and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid starts to dry out. Add the coriander, chaat masala, garam masala, and carom seeds; mix well. Sauté until the liquid completely dries out. Remove from the heat. In a small nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the mint, mustard seeds, green chiles, and curry leaves. As soon as the mustard seeds start to crackle, add to the chicken. Mix well. Serve hot.

Okay folks -- please confirm with a PM. Here is the list of folks I have. Darren would love to have you join in! This is at $80 per person (sorry I was 5 bucks off!!!!) I would also like to invite more newbies to join us ,...... great chance to meet some really wonderful folks and have a mouthwatering dinner Chris +1 (Confirmed) Bill +1 ( Confirmed) Hannah + 1 (confirmed) Malawry + 1 Edemuth (Confirmed) Stacie35 (confirmed) hjshorter +1 (confirmed) missy +1 ( confirmed)

We have a book here -- Potatoes, eGullet style :-)