tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post116722504233429142..comments2009-01-05T17:01:09.057-05:00Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-18865718232343660792007-01-12T09:38:00.000-05:002007-01-12T09:38:00.000-05:00

Hi Nupur - I have the Dakshin cookbook too! When I first bought it I thought it was totally out of my league, not only in terms of ingrediants and "differentness" but all the recipes seem to take such a long time to make. Now that I'm more comfortable with Indian cooking I find it an excellent resource for regional cooking traditions. It's awesome to read your take on this recipe and know that

Vanessa (of vanesscipes)http://www.blogger.com/profile/00575161023166413519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-86722676486483877662007-01-08T08:08:00.000-05:002007-01-08T08:08:00.000-05:00

Hi Shitu, Happy new year to you too! The "new year" post does not have a comment form...I just intended it to be a wish for all. Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Shammi, how nice to see you! :) Thank you for the love! It *is* very nice to be back!<br /><br />Thanks for trying it, Manasi, and I am so glad it worked! "Dakshin" mentions that chayote squash (choko) and kohlrabi also make tasty

Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-84723020006533790692007-01-04T21:10:00.000-05:002007-01-04T21:10:00.000-05:00

I tagged u for a meme, chk out my blog and pl do write this meme!

Manasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-62056890740581240482007-01-04T16:11:00.000-05:002007-01-04T16:11:00.000-05:00

Hi Nupur,Tried the vangirassa last night... the hubby loved it!!! I don't eat eggpalnt, but the gravy was just too good ! Thanx for sharing!

Manasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-7885121787424615422007-01-04T15:13:00.000-05:002007-01-04T15:13:00.000-05:00

Dear Nupur<br /><br />Happy new year, congrats on your PhD and hope to see lots of lovely recipes on your blog this year! :) I'm so pleased you're back. I tell ya, the foodblog world has been a lot less colourful without you!<br /><br />I havent seen the photos in Dakshin, but YOUR photo here is absolutely first-class! Lovely!

shammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03120779279308713016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-46795507292146700362007-01-04T09:38:00.000-05:002007-01-04T09:38:00.000-05:00

The recipe looks delicious, will sure give it a try.<br /><br />Wish you a very Happy New Year!!<br /><br />BTW I am not able to post any comment to the New Years Post. Is something wrong or am I the only one having this problem.<br /><br />Shitu.

Shitunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-87366909550641840732007-01-03T11:23:00.000-05:002007-01-03T11:23:00.000-05:00

Hi Ruth, thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Lindy, I am a fellow okra-lover...so expect lots of okra :) it is just not the easiest veggie to find fresh, so we can both cross our fingers! Happy new year!<br /><br />Hi Priya, I own "samayal" too, but like dakshin a little better. Should try some more recipes from the former. Happy new year to you too!<br /><br />Thanks for the wishes, Pavani! I am

Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-6996872630679272362006-12-31T20:02:00.000-05:002006-12-31T20:02:00.000-05:00

Hey Nupur,<br /><br />Good to have u back... Just wanted to ask you whether you have noticed yr picture of vada pava in wikipedia<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vada_pav<br /><br />- Suganya

Suganyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-26487543191218440522006-12-31T18:22:00.000-05:002006-12-31T18:22:00.000-05:00

Hi Nupur,<br />Congratulations on successfully defending ur thesis. Welcome back to blogging and eggplant rasavangy sounds and looks delicious.<br />Wish you and your family a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Pavanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485885312519727608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-5607134293998505522006-12-31T18:02:00.000-05:002006-12-31T18:02:00.000-05:00

Looks delicious ! I have tried rasavangi from "Samayal" by viji Varadharajan. Slightly diff from this. Will try this version. Rasavang & idlis are my fav combo.<br /><br />Wishing peace, health, and happiness in 2007 and always. Happy New year to you and your family !

Priya S&amp;Swww.sugarandspices.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-38880866496416160382006-12-31T12:33:00.000-05:002006-12-31T12:33:00.000-05:00

So glad to see you back! I do have a request for your veggie project:<br /><br />Okra, okra, and more okra. I thought I didn't like okra, until I tasted my first Indian okra dish. Since then, I have never met an Indian or Indian-inspired okra dish I didn't like.<br /><br />Have I mentioned that I love okra? Oh, and a very Happy New Year, Nupur.

lindyhttp://lindystoast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-27365500488657197932006-12-31T11:09:00.000-05:002006-12-31T11:09:00.000-05:00

I love the coconut memory. To me a wonderful dish/ingredient always reminds me of a special time. Thanks for sharing and welcome back.

Ruth Danielshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-60261552167077897862006-12-30T17:42:00.000-05:002006-12-30T17:42:00.000-05:00

Hi Susan, thanks for stopping by! I have been reading your blog faithfully even during my break :)<br /><br />Faffer: you like "Dakshin" too ?! Hmmm..."sagalay"...I could not find this dish in the book but maybe I just need to look more carefully. Happy New Year to you and your family too!<br /><br />Thanks, Lakshmiammal, the kadai is a gift from my mom :) Happy new year to you too!<br /><br />Hi

Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-62078107220024595162006-12-30T12:25:00.000-05:002006-12-30T12:25:00.000-05:00

Nupur:<br /><br />Thanks for the recipe- I tried it out and it turned out great. Congrats on the thesis defense...the Dr. title at the end makes it all worthwhile, doesn't it?<br /><br />Keep on blogging.<br /><br />-Sameera

Sameeranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-9380769397786721872006-12-30T09:51:00.000-05:002006-12-30T09:51:00.000-05:00

Veggies? What a great idea! But you'll need an extra taste tester, right? Yes, I volunteer! It's so nice to have your voice back online ...

Alannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640759158859413026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-60571615039507237142006-12-29T19:23:00.000-05:002006-12-29T19:23:00.000-05:00

P.S. - vegetables are a great idea!

Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-6923922221204176622006-12-29T19:22:00.000-05:002006-12-29T19:22:00.000-05:00

Nupur, I'm so very happy to see you back over your hot stove again, even if it is in far-away St. Louis! I have that book and I've really enjoyed pouring through it, but haven't made anything from it yet(at least that I recall). I am putting it back at the top of the heap now that it has your seal of approval! I have a question for you... I purchased a bag of the coconut powder a while ago.

Cathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11194828903719000019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-73791348821600619942006-12-29T18:35:00.000-05:002006-12-29T18:35:00.000-05:00

Glad to see you're back to blogging! Your description of coconut water took me back to the time I lived in the Caribbean (Grenada); I had that all the time. They were called "green coconuts" there. Put a straw in and suck up the delicious "juice."<br /><br />Happy new year! Looking forward to more of your posts and recipes. <br /><br />P.S. I added you to my list of St. Louis blogs, now that

Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01970997615781244805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-62734948475471710172006-12-29T17:50:00.000-05:002006-12-29T17:50:00.000-05:00

Been waiting for you Nupur! The idea of making 2007 a year of veggie is a superb idea. I am waiting for the new year to dawn.BTW that is beautiful kadai with a tasteful dish ! Happy new year

Lakshmiammalwww.lakshmiammal.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-57160402874529736672006-12-29T17:15:00.000-05:002006-12-29T17:15:00.000-05:00

Hi Nupur,<br />I love your idea of making 2007 "Year of vegetables" - look forward to all the veggie recipes. I've tried many recipes from Dakshin but never this one. Now that you've tried and tested this, I think I will try it. And may I add that EVERY dish I've tried from your blog has been a hit. Have you tried "Sagalay" - that's a favorite eggplant dish of mine from Dakshin. <br /><br />Happy

Fafferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09507393966900319493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-79180141810160605402006-12-29T12:34:00.000-05:002006-12-29T12:34:00.000-05:00

I'm so happy to see you're back! Congratulations on the thesis and on your return to food blogging. I think that veggies is an excellent theme, and I love the looks of this eggplant dish. I'm looking forward to seeing what you'll be cooking up in the new year.

SusanVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14762205129612831138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-81909505787743218132006-12-29T07:11:00.000-05:002006-12-29T07:11:00.000-05:00

Hi Menu Today, Happy New Year to you and your family too!<br /><br />Thanks, Dilip! Wishing you all a wonderful new year too!<br /><br />Hi Sailaja, this definitely seems to be a well-loved cookbook and it is easy to see why. Thank you for all the wishes, and wishing you and your family a wonderful year ahead!

Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-62648455721833491212006-12-29T07:09:00.000-05:002006-12-29T07:09:00.000-05:00

Hi Ashwini, thanks for hosting! I am excited to see what everyone else makes. Yes, sitaphal is amazing too! <br /><br />Thanks, Supriya, I am hoping 2007 will be a really fun year too. I will have more time to blog, I hope :)<br /><br />Emmy, thanks :) Glad to be back too!<br /><br />You love the cookbook too? Do you have a favorite recipe, Rachel?<br /><br />Thanks, Lydia, I hope I can make the

Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-64966446740717182672006-12-29T01:32:00.000-05:002006-12-29T01:32:00.000-05:00

Welcome back and what an entry, Nupur! Have her cook book too and tried out a few recipes which turned out great and yes, the food pictures are just awesome. Must try this recipe too. Looks delicious.<br /><br />I think its a wonderful idea to have 2007 as the "year of veggies" on One Hot Stove, exploring different Indian styles of cooking vegetables.<br /><br />Btw, congratulations!<br /><br />

sailajahttp://sailusfood.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-34932846118766711722006-12-28T20:09:00.000-05:002006-12-28T20:09:00.000-05:00

Great to have you back...have a wonderful new year...

Dilip UKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06747684400685149449noreply@blogger.com