tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post2581403356507876640..comments2024-03-28T06:16:05.361-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Pressure Cooker RisottoNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-57373467178754371672011-05-03T13:16:19.247-05:002011-05-03T13:16:19.247-05:00Hey,
I am from Bangalore and every summer my dad ...Hey,<br /><br />I am from Bangalore and every summer my dad visits me here in Toronto. The one thing he always brings for my family is 'mysore pak'. Its a sweet and he buys the Nandini brand. Although people will vouch that Nandini is not the best you get but atleast it is packed well enough not to leak any of its abundant ghee! Now I can't wait for my dad to get here in July! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-38509673373441581452011-04-29T11:44:26.178-05:002011-04-29T11:44:26.178-05:00This risotto looks delicious! Looks like I need to...This risotto looks delicious! Looks like I need to go find myself a good pressure cooker! We'll have zucchini growing in our garden this year. I might try subbing that in for the butternut squash. What fresh herbs did you add in? <br />~Nancy Lewis~Recipes Clubhttp://www.justapinch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-72976860798669612752011-04-27T16:47:00.369-05:002011-04-27T16:47:00.369-05:00Nupur - If I am not too late, I suggest the follow...Nupur - If I am not too late, I suggest the following:<br />- BBB which is Bisi Bele Bath powder from traditional Hayvite Brahmin stores which are home made<br />- Kayi Holige <br />- Curios and Knick knacks from Kaveri emporium<br />- Organic soaps, oils and incense from Bombay store<br />- Nipattu which are out of world from Mangalore stores<br />- Churmuri masala from Mangalore store which Ashwinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663522064732044471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-60029353152153657102011-04-26T13:29:26.519-05:002011-04-26T13:29:26.519-05:00Hey Nupur, glad you saw my message. I love small K...Hey Nupur, glad you saw my message. I love small Kodbales, it tastes so delish:)<br />Have a nice time with your sis!sheelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-15903726932036658232011-04-25T05:13:39.114-05:002011-04-25T05:13:39.114-05:00LibbyD- Oh yes, saffron is quite an exquisite spic...<b>LibbyD</b>- Oh yes, saffron is quite an exquisite spice.<br /><br /><b>Neha</b>- That's a great idea!! I will save this request for another time though because right now I have too much yarn waiting to be used up.<br /><br /><b>Manju</b>- Excellent idea, thanks for sharing them, I love masala peanuts especially.<br /><br /><b>Anon</b>- I am simply in love with fresh murukku and banana Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-83684258702249593432011-04-24T22:18:14.663-05:002011-04-24T22:18:14.663-05:00Nupur, just saw your latest. If I am not too late,...Nupur, just saw your latest. If I am not too late, my suggestions from B'lore would be;<br />Kodbale(tiny ones and usual ones)<br />Mysorepak(from Krishna sweets)<br />Chutney powder(goes well with just abt anything)<br />Coconut Burfi made out of jaggery<br /><br />Just a quick list, hope I am not too late.sheelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-85067045047409389572011-04-23T16:45:14.453-05:002011-04-23T16:45:14.453-05:00Hope you and your family are doing okay during the...Hope you and your family are doing okay during the storm.Injihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03880527621961356595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-11692285168310310062011-04-20T14:44:23.187-05:002011-04-20T14:44:23.187-05:00For stuff from Bengaluru, I second the recommendat...For stuff from Bengaluru, I second the recommendations for kaayi obattu (coconut pooran poli) and nippattu. As well as Congress and communist peanuts (Basically split and whole masala peanuts - but very uniquely bangalore, and superb!) I would also add a request for Halasina Happalaa (Jackfruit papad) - superb stuff, and cooks up really well in the microwave at low power, no frying required!! <brAspiring Annapoornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16613793035491691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-45983857875678481842011-04-20T11:31:58.880-05:002011-04-20T11:31:58.880-05:00Nupur...
I see my sister almost every 2 weeks... ...Nupur...<br /><br />I see my sister almost every 2 weeks... and i get excited... i plan out meal so we can spend more quality time together... I am so excited for you... Ejoy your time with her... 5 years is a long time. And Risotto looks deliciou!Meghnahttp://jollyvindaloo.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-16883383864271561852011-04-20T02:33:41.469-05:002011-04-20T02:33:41.469-05:00Nupur,
Herculean task for your sis if she has to c...Nupur,<br />Herculean task for your sis if she has to carry as per your dream list of goodies from India. <br /><br />Hope she has already bargained with the airline for extra baggage allowance.<br /><br />Have a memorable stay with your sis.<br /><br />BageshriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-15811882918843604202011-04-19T05:26:18.239-05:002011-04-19T05:26:18.239-05:00well get some ayurvedic digestive ones.. i can'...well get some ayurvedic digestive ones.. i can't remember the name,but they tastes very good sweet and sour.<br /><br />I found it inside jayanagar market.<br /><br />didn't find such great tasting ones anywhere. U can get them out side ,but not up to mark.<br /><br />try it!M and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16293557496145628475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-23940714584521554742011-04-18T19:44:00.370-05:002011-04-18T19:44:00.370-05:00It is always so nice when you have close family vi...It is always so nice when you have close family visiting! Enjoy this wonderful time with your sister, I can sense the excitement and happiness in your post!!!namitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-29558898096526968912011-04-18T04:44:52.961-05:002011-04-18T04:44:52.961-05:00from bangalore - whole kairi pickle (Sona Pickles)...from bangalore - whole kairi pickle (Sona Pickles). Sona Pickles also have something called appe midi pickle - a variety of kachha kairi which has a tang and a crisp bite of its own. any mangalore store would have this. there is also the famed 2 in 1 papad from Sona again.... 1/2 of it is the red chilly papad and the other half is yr regular papad. and yes the coconut stuffed puranpoli - Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-91983430217886142322011-04-17T23:32:27.538-05:002011-04-17T23:32:27.538-05:00Get some sweets from Maiyyas in Jayanagar! I espec...Get some sweets from Maiyyas in Jayanagar! I especially liked their Pheni and Chiroti! Now my mouth is watering...Archananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-62158191034898711322011-04-17T05:48:17.627-05:002011-04-17T05:48:17.627-05:00My sister is coming to visit as well os I understa...My sister is coming to visit as well os I understand your excitement. Iàm lucky however, weàve never been that long apart! I always make risotto with a pressure cooker, and have learned to keep it undercooked and finish it off the traditional way to avoid risks. It is still very fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-35716987979993041042011-04-16T12:39:55.092-05:002011-04-16T12:39:55.092-05:00Lovely risotto. I love the idea of making it in a ...Lovely risotto. I love the idea of making it in a pressure cooker. From Bangalore, maybe fresh coffee powder? It's AWESOME. And yes, puliyogare mix and dry snacks too. Murukku, banana chips. If you have a shoe fetish, you SHOULD ask your sister to get you all kinds of funky footwear from Commercial Street.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-76523070021376864652011-04-16T12:33:47.450-05:002011-04-16T12:33:47.450-05:00Here's my two cents worth regarding what to ge...Here's my two cents worth regarding what to get from B'lore. Some of the other readers have also suggested the same:<br />(1) Kayi Obbattu (like puranpoli but with coconut filling), <br />(2) Baked Nippattu (very addictive), <br />(3) Congress Senga (fried masala peanuts)<br />(4) If you really like sweet sweets then Mysore Pak and Shahi Kalakand from Anand Sweets are to die for!<br /><brManjunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-3071981914900029812011-04-16T07:20:10.694-05:002011-04-16T07:20:10.694-05:00Ask her to get you some fabulous yarn from Silk In...Ask her to get you some fabulous yarn from Silk Indian. It's not food-related, as you requested, but I had to pipe in.Nehahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865218125464598554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-80727623458732979602011-04-16T06:52:11.091-05:002011-04-16T06:52:11.091-05:00Sounds wonderful! My son brought me saffron from I...Sounds wonderful! My son brought me saffron from India a few years ago....it's by far the best I've ever had. I keep it in the freezer and take some out as needed.LibbyDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-61344844468703832712011-04-16T06:13:26.334-05:002011-04-16T06:13:26.334-05:00Radhika- Thanks!
Kelly- I loved nutritional yeas...<b>Radhika</b>- Thanks! <br /><br /><b>Kelly</b>- I loved nutritional yeast in this dish, I should use it more! <br /><br /><b>Lakshmi</b>- Byadgi mirchis is a great idea- thank you so much! <br /><br /><b>Pavani</b>- I hope you have a wonderful weekend too :) <br /><br /><b>snehal</b>- I love MTR products, and yes, their bisi bele bhat powder is awesome. But the badam milk sounds great, thanks Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28593689812955450892011-04-15T22:29:20.669-05:002011-04-15T22:29:20.669-05:00You can ask your sis to get Iyengar's 'bak...You can ask your sis to get Iyengar's 'baked nipattu'. It's a must from Bangalore. I would also highly recommend Anand Sweets's (Commercial str) Kalakand and Mysore Paak (besan). I am not sure though, how long Kalakand would last. <br /><br />I second Snehal suggestion on MTR's Pulihogare Masala and Bisibale Bhaat Masala.<br /><br />Enjoy your time with your sister.Smitanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-87182382415230167952011-04-15T19:20:09.945-05:002011-04-15T19:20:09.945-05:00What fun! Reunions with family are always the best...What fun! Reunions with family are always the best!<br /><br />Ask her to get you tirphal or teppal, if you have never cooked with it. It's the Indian cousin of the Sichuan pepper.Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-4621369122520762492011-04-15T18:24:11.653-05:002011-04-15T18:24:11.653-05:00Krishna sweets mysore pak, anything from the Iyeng...Krishna sweets mysore pak, anything from the Iyengar bakeries, coffee from Suma coffee (if you like filter coffee).....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-90160548088489438062011-04-15T18:18:34.718-05:002011-04-15T18:18:34.718-05:00Hi Nupur,
Tell her to get snacks from Subbamma sto...Hi Nupur,<br />Tell her to get snacks from Subbamma stores in Basavangudi. slurrrrrpp...yummy. It's one of the best and she can bring all items from there. Excellent place for food lovers :-)<br /><br />MinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-89109149961431186672011-04-15T18:01:13.501-05:002011-04-15T18:01:13.501-05:00You can get awesome stuff from Subbammana angadi i...You can get awesome stuff from Subbammana angadi in Gandhi Bazaar. You can ask her to get kaayi obbattu. Also the baked khaara nipattu in the Blore bakeries are very famous. Maybe a trip to VB bakeries will help her decide :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com