tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post6519692839395730843..comments2024-03-28T06:16:05.361-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Vegetable-Heavy Potluck CasserolesNupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-75351381831114337972014-01-11T16:23:27.830-06:002014-01-11T16:23:27.830-06:00That's awesome!! I'm so glad the recipe wo...That's awesome!! I'm so glad the recipe worked for you.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-31414393445648042782014-01-11T16:04:14.002-06:002014-01-11T16:04:14.002-06:00Nupur, a success story to report after my oversigh...Nupur, a success story to report after my oversight above of leaving the casserole above uncovered (that rehydrated reasonably well in the microwave). I made the cauliflower gratin with rice-flour roux (my friend has gluten allergy and we made it for her 50th b'day party). 1.25 large heads of cauliflower disappeared in the stomachs of 3 adults and 3 children. The kids thought it was like Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-52214211488770327272014-01-05T08:49:17.722-06:002014-01-05T08:49:17.722-06:00Thank you, you're the best.Thank you, you're the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-88034500474267190712014-01-04T13:12:37.173-06:002014-01-04T13:12:37.173-06:00hello Nupur,
Thanks for the prompt and quick resp...hello Nupur, <br />Thanks for the prompt and quick response. I made the lentils and yes it was very dry. Before arranging the layers, I added more water to the lentils and also added chopped tomatoes and allowed the lentils to boil to get the right consistency. Then, I layered the pilaf as you've suggested and covered with foil and baked. The pilaf came out very good and all my friends liked Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-68297327750011659592014-01-03T08:12:51.299-06:002014-01-03T08:12:51.299-06:00I think I made a mistake by calling it "dry l...I think I made a mistake by calling it "dry lentil curry" in the recipe, I meant drier as compared to dal. I'm going to edit the recipe to make that clearer- sorry about that.<br /><br />Yes, I always cover casseroles before baking (will add that to the recipe too). To fix the dry pulao, here's what I would do. Spread the pulao in a microwave-safe dish. Sprinkle generously with Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-35556786827854764842014-01-03T08:08:57.523-06:002014-01-03T08:08:57.523-06:00Hi Meena- Here's the easiest way to do the lay...Hi Meena- Here's the easiest way to do the layering. Divide each component (rice, lentils, sweet potatoes, fried onions+cilantro) into 2- just do this approximately in the same container that they're in. For instance, if your cooked rice is in a bowl, just divide it into two piles approximately right in there. Now grease your casserole dish with butter/ghee. Start with one portion of riceNupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-47143536219713445482014-01-03T08:04:30.609-06:002014-01-03T08:04:30.609-06:00That sounds like perfection! A getaway is just wha...That sounds like perfection! A getaway is just what we need sometimes. Glad you got some well-deserved zzzzs.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-83638315856468435652014-01-03T08:03:47.205-06:002014-01-03T08:03:47.205-06:00Me too- sweet potatoes + something spicy = perfect...Me too- sweet potatoes + something spicy = perfection. I'm editing the recipe- my description of dry lentil curry may have caused your pilaf to be too dry- sorry!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28658840944683916032014-01-02T19:29:10.267-06:002014-01-02T19:29:10.267-06:00Nupur, I tried the lentil pulao. Turned out very d...Nupur, I tried the lentil pulao. Turned out very dry. Should I have covered the casserole with foil as it baked? Any way to rehydrate it and bake again? Suggestions welcome! Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-60241372366164749312014-01-02T18:48:16.704-06:002014-01-02T18:48:16.704-06:00Happy New Year Nupur. Inspiring recipes and posts ...Happy New Year Nupur. Inspiring recipes and posts as always :-) The pilaf looks so yum..never knew sweet potatoes and lentil would work together. I plan to make this for a get together this weekend. However, I'm not sure about the layering..I've never made biryani before..so, can you please let me know the order of laying them?<br /><br />Thanks and wishes to all at home :-)<br />Meena.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-79116552111865205212013-12-29T17:54:50.754-06:002013-12-29T17:54:50.754-06:00the lentil pilaf sounds so yummy! I love sweet pot...the lentil pilaf sounds so yummy! I love sweet potatoes and will try it out :) Your holiday season sounds like such fun! For a change we hibernated this holiday season, away from people! We took a road trip with our 3 month old son to san diego and just cozied up in a beach rental. It was a welcome change and a much needed quiet vacation! Also, the baby (and hence I) slept for 7 hours straight nehahttp://mypunchingbag.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-42026283843277246482013-12-28T21:13:28.679-06:002013-12-28T21:13:28.679-06:00Sounds like a fun filled holiday season - enjoy!
...Sounds like a fun filled holiday season - enjoy! <br /><br />Just wanted to drop by a note that I tried your lentil sweet potato pilaf for one of the Christmas get togethers and it was an absolute hit! My lentils ended up a bit too dry but nothing a good old raita on the side could not fix :) Thanks for the recipe - I just love the savory recipes with sweet potatoes in them!PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05221269312196722068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-36230051892466974292013-12-28T18:47:12.119-06:002013-12-28T18:47:12.119-06:00I hope you're enjoying a lovely Christmas too,...I hope you're enjoying a lovely Christmas too, Johanna!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-61848525029403342102013-12-28T18:46:09.332-06:002013-12-28T18:46:09.332-06:00R- I'm glad I took the plunge and started usin...R- I'm glad I took the plunge and started using the convection function because it really saves lots of time (and therefore energy). Love it for roasting veggies and baking cookies and casseroles. Still I won't use it for cakes and bread- might dry those out too much.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-37314763156130490722013-12-28T18:44:56.506-06:002013-12-28T18:44:56.506-06:00Glad you like it!Glad you like it!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-61897341668925356372013-12-28T18:44:43.220-06:002013-12-28T18:44:43.220-06:00Bek- after I read your comment, I realized that I ...Bek- after I read your comment, I realized that I forgot to say that I usually add cheese to the white sauce. Fixed it! Thanks for that. <br /><br />Yeah, CK, fond memories! I need to find some place here to volunteer.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-11341654871826130022013-12-28T18:42:27.681-06:002013-12-28T18:42:27.681-06:00Thanks so much, Poornima!Thanks so much, Poornima!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-84583647525135113832013-12-28T18:40:08.127-06:002013-12-28T18:40:08.127-06:00Glad you're loving sweet potato- one of my all...Glad you're loving sweet potato- one of my all time favorite veggies! Happy holidays to you too.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-55834391825837905392013-12-28T18:39:27.226-06:002013-12-28T18:39:27.226-06:00Thanks Pavani- it has been a whirlwind with food a...Thanks Pavani- it has been a whirlwind with food at the center of it all. I hope your sister enjoys the mac and cheese. Butternut squash also works nicely in mac and cheese.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-66740661488519841642013-12-28T18:38:27.794-06:002013-12-28T18:38:27.794-06:00Thanks Mona- and wishing you the same :)Thanks Mona- and wishing you the same :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-13101059695134599332013-12-28T18:38:09.756-06:002013-12-28T18:38:09.756-06:00Thanks Manasi! Hope your feet are better and that ...Thanks Manasi! Hope your feet are better and that you're enjoying too.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-69886817395929599552013-12-23T13:39:43.806-06:002013-12-23T13:39:43.806-06:00Sameer- some ovens have a "broil" functi...Sameer- some ovens have a "broil" function, where a heating element gets hot and cooks the surface of the food via radiant heat. It is a great way to get nice browning on a casserole etc. You'll have to look at your oven to see if it can broil. If not, just baking the casserole works too.<br /><br />For the gratin, I did roast the veggies in the oven. An alternative is to steam to- Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-68570879351754314872013-12-23T09:13:51.724-06:002013-12-23T09:13:51.724-06:00Hi Nupur,
Eager to try this, but first some questi...Hi Nupur,<br />Eager to try this, but first some questions,<br />1. what is meaning of to broil? grill without using convection?<br />2. in gratin recipe, how did you roasted the vegetables? in oven?<br />Happy holidays!<br />Sameer Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01649260837127951052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25340830077611512722013-12-22T03:59:32.233-06:002013-12-22T03:59:32.233-06:00I wish our convection oven would roast vegies quic...I wish our convection oven would roast vegies quickly - it doesn't but I have lived with one that does (incidentally ours is gas and then good one was electric which just proves that my insistence on gas doesn't have as much sense as I would hope)<br /><br />Have a great christmas with your family and friends - hope the oven keeps up the lovely warming winter dishesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25523936512485718292013-12-21T14:09:17.345-06:002013-12-21T14:09:17.345-06:00Dear Nupur,
Such great recipes! I have to confes...Dear Nupur, <br /><br />Such great recipes! I have to confess I have also been steadfastly ignoring the "convection" feature. You have inspired me to try it sometime soon. Enjoy the rest of 2013. (Remember to breathe!) RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com