tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post2737887713793009657..comments2024-03-29T01:53:54.739-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Curry Mixes and Quick FixesNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-73923920769220144812012-08-18T23:16:37.285-05:002012-08-18T23:16:37.285-05:00This post just reminded me I read a lot of Anne Ty...This post just reminded me I read a lot of Anne Tyler when pregnant with LS. I read the Breathing Lessons and the one where the couple's son is shot at a camp and then one more. Then I totally forgot about her until today. Will seek out again.Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-83801421380028145022012-08-15T09:09:52.729-05:002012-08-15T09:09:52.729-05:00I struggle to find time to read though I sometimes...I struggle to find time to read though I sometimes think I should blame my blog more than my kid - though it is much harder to find time now that she is more active than when I just had to hold her and needed to read for something to do! But I try and read at bed time at least and sometimes find books that make me have to stop and read them - just finished Cleo by Helen Brown - amazing story of Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28619834692258500552012-08-12T14:57:07.781-05:002012-08-12T14:57:07.781-05:00Oh yeah, when friends move and you inherit their p...Oh yeah, when friends move and you inherit their pantries, you can end up with all kinds of interesting stuff :) <br /> I'll send you a couple of Parampara packets to try next time I go buy them. Thanks so much for the wishes!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-33159074178356003232012-08-12T14:55:52.493-05:002012-08-12T14:55:52.493-05:00Individual tastes are so different! That's why...Individual tastes are so different! That's why I am glad there are several brands around and we can pick our favorites (or make our own if none satisfies).Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-23539832109390731812012-08-12T14:55:05.040-05:002012-08-12T14:55:05.040-05:00I agree 100%. I so enjoy cooking as therapy too, a...I agree 100%. I so enjoy cooking as therapy too, and nothing is more satisfying than taking on an elaborate recipe as a challenge. At times in life when time runs short, I am glad there are quality ready made ingredients around.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-88439367887882033432012-08-12T14:53:19.611-05:002012-08-12T14:53:19.611-05:00Thanks for saying hello, Uma! I am so glad you enj...Thanks for saying hello, Uma! I am so glad you enjoy my blog.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-90781312987384880212012-08-12T14:52:38.765-05:002012-08-12T14:52:38.765-05:00Hi Malou- yes, I have to leave STL soon and will d...Hi Malou- yes, I have to leave STL soon and will do so with a heavy heart! I love the ready made Penang curry paste too. I'll have to learn more about Filipino cooking from your blog.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-60815718491593372542012-08-06T19:01:48.494-05:002012-08-06T19:01:48.494-05:00I use Shan (BBQ Tikka and Tandoori Chicken) and th...I use Shan (BBQ Tikka and Tandoori Chicken) and they find regular place in non-veg cooking. A friend of mine moved to India and handed over all her groceries to me. So in came Sambal Olek, Sriracha, Hyderabadi Chicken curry paste (Sanjeev Kapoor's), Baja Chipotle and Ranch dressing. On days when I'm in no mood to cook, I use any of these and thank them for making my life easy.<br />I usedAshwinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663522064732044471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-90101439264168938612012-08-05T23:58:27.044-05:002012-08-05T23:58:27.044-05:00I tried Parampara many years ago and was very disa...I tried Parampara many years ago and was very disappointed. I wonder if I use it wrong. My neighbour used it and I could smell it in my kitchen. But when I made use of it, it would be too strong and have no aroma.<br /><br />:-)Raagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14736416344880614248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-18940493818015916202012-08-05T21:59:26.555-05:002012-08-05T21:59:26.555-05:00I must admit to being a purist. But I do live in t...I must admit to being a purist. But I do live in the SF Bay Area, so lots of access to proper ingredients. I make Thai pastes from scratch with mortar & pestle, but I DO also have a tub of Mae Ploy Green Curry paste for nights I am to tired to start from scratch. I make all my masalas for Indian cuisine from scratch.<br />BUT - I don't have kids, and I work from home several days a week.Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-16841317368124929132012-08-05T18:26:20.671-05:002012-08-05T18:26:20.671-05:00Hi Nupur,
so far I have been a silent but an arden...Hi Nupur,<br />so far I have been a silent but an ardent reader of your blog. I absolutely love your narration. I have tried a few recipes from your blog and loved them all. I am eager to try this Thai Curry paste.<br />Keep up the good work -:)<br />Cheers,<br />UmaUmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398523710888644937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-70416703842599839612012-08-05T07:43:56.506-05:002012-08-05T07:43:56.506-05:00Hi Nupur,
Thanks for coming over... and just as I ...Hi Nupur,<br />Thanks for coming over... and just as I regaled over the fact that you are an STL blogger, here I am reading your post that you are leaving MO soon :( I just moved late last year and I'm beginning to "meet" STL bloggers. But I wish you well... Good luck on your move.<br />Re: ready made paste, I use ready made paste for my Penang curry. They are really good too andSKIP TO MALOUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463265025947861620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-14218332740464010062012-08-04T08:25:08.302-05:002012-08-04T08:25:08.302-05:00Sapna- That curry counds so delicious! I've ne...Sapna- That curry counds so delicious! I've never tried the Patak brand pastes but I think they are wildly popular in the UK.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-57536894133546588562012-08-04T08:24:12.830-05:002012-08-04T08:24:12.830-05:00That's awesome! I read so many of the Pulitzer...That's awesome! I read so many of the Pulitzer prize winning books a few years ago and discovered some gems. American Pastoral I did not finish :) but might give it another try sometime. I think our babies will probably see their mammas loving their books and reading every chance they get and will grow up to love books too.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-19701029442171780132012-08-04T08:22:20.553-05:002012-08-04T08:22:20.553-05:00We love eating out too but it blows the budget (an...We love eating out too but it blows the budget (and your health) to do it too frequently. So that's when I embrace some of the semi-homemade-ness :) <br /> Maesri can be found in Asian groceries (or groceries that sell international foods). You're right, it is unlikely that you'll find this brand in the average supermarket.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-48969682498463556842012-08-04T08:20:22.012-05:002012-08-04T08:20:22.012-05:00Hi Ann! Thanks for the wishes...my last few weeks ...Hi Ann! Thanks for the wishes...my last few weeks in STL. Sob!<br /> You do need to cover the biryani in the oven or it will dry out. I'll edit the post to say that. Thanks for bringing it up.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-32108539537610530092012-08-04T08:19:27.177-05:002012-08-04T08:19:27.177-05:00Oh yes, sambal olek was a favorite of mine. These ...Oh yes, sambal olek was a favorite of mine. These days sriracha (rooster brand) sauce seemed to have taken over in my world.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-30014105242146500692012-08-04T08:18:42.408-05:002012-08-04T08:18:42.408-05:00That's a brilliant motto! Fresh coconuts are d...That's a brilliant motto! Fresh coconuts are difficult to find where I live so it either canned coconut milk or do without it.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-57642814321741524002012-08-03T21:35:31.344-05:002012-08-03T21:35:31.344-05:00Hi Nupur,
Reading about readymade pastes, I want...Hi Nupur, <br /><br />Reading about readymade pastes, I want to try Patak's Rogan Josh paste. Jamie Oliver's new book, Meals in Minutes,he makes a very delicious looking cauliflower, butternut squash curry with the same paste. The book is full of interesting recipes. I have tried a few and ofcourse, as always, Jamie Oliver is great.Sapnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-14499628754316360322012-08-03T12:56:06.022-05:002012-08-03T12:56:06.022-05:00Ive have a 16 month old baby and a currently stres...Ive have a 16 month old baby and a currently stressful job, but it hasnt stopped me from taking on a reading list! Ive decided to read all the Pulitzer prize winning books and Ive started with "American Pastoral" by Phillip Roth. I read a few mins before falling off to sleep due to sheer exhaustion.. its slow but its necessary to get lost in some work of fiction to forget all the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-81075278177509807982012-08-03T08:59:12.890-05:002012-08-03T08:59:12.890-05:00True, most curry pastes require you to add the fis...True, most curry pastes require you to add the fish sauce during cooking. Of the Parampara pastes that I use the butter chicken one is great for paneer and vegetables. I have used it to make a vegetarian dish actually more than for chicken. Sanjeev Kapoor's Pindi Chhole is good, and has that slight taste of anardana. My grilled vegetable kababs are usually made with a mix of Thai green curry Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47368377077146332462012-08-03T08:32:23.393-05:002012-08-03T08:32:23.393-05:00Hi Nupur,
It's amazing that you find time for...Hi Nupur,<br /><br />It's amazing that you find time for blog posts even in busy times. Kudos to you. I've never used the ready made curry pastes before (except red curry paste for thai curry) but I believe that semi-home made food is always better than eating out. Will try your suggested ones sometime. Where do you buy Maesri paste from? I only see products from Thai Kitchen in our Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08199928257552773749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-1218676892540431322012-08-03T08:03:22.929-05:002012-08-03T08:03:22.929-05:00I always salivate when I read your posts, and they...I always salivate when I read your posts, and they make me smile. So are you putting that biryani in the oven without a cover on the top? <br /><br />Best wishes for the move!AnnLPhttp://www.stlouiseats.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-91445338458905721442012-08-03T07:27:07.682-05:002012-08-03T07:27:07.682-05:00Since Miri had suggested I am hooked on to the Par...Since Miri had suggested I am hooked on to the Parampara Biryani masala. I would use Shan spices before now not so much except for one called Lahori Fish which makes a quick appetizer for guests.<br />Thai Curry is widely used as is Sambal Olek<br />Good Luck on the move Nupur.BongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-89534378767304206702012-08-03T07:27:01.305-05:002012-08-03T07:27:01.305-05:00I use packaged Thai curry pastes a lot. Almost bo...I use packaged Thai curry pastes a lot. Almost bought a can of coconut milk the other day. I also keep a couple of packages of ready-made curry (dal mankani, mutter paneer) for an emergency when a guest drops by unannounced, or if there is too much work pressure and no time to cook! Neither do I mind ordering pizza on such days!<br /><br />"Moderation in everything including moderation!&Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002754872631420601noreply@blogger.com