tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post6485142130083940947..comments2024-03-28T06:16:05.361-05:00Comments on One Hot Stove: Green Peas Curry (Vatana Rassa)Nupurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-29826248609752705912013-07-26T12:21:59.473-05:002013-07-26T12:21:59.473-05:00The books I have read area all courtesy of my 9 ye...The books I have read area all courtesy of my 9 year old. She has joined the summer reading program at the local library and I must say she has introduced me to some wonderful books!!! Where the mountain meets the moon, Nature girl and on to 13 treasures(trilogy) to name a few.<br /><br />But the real reason I'm leaving a comment is that I tried the curry with black eyed peas instead of greenalkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900038102502667294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-6352042518339244212013-06-24T16:11:58.858-05:002013-06-24T16:11:58.858-05:00Hi nupur,
We are enjoying lots of fruits at the m...Hi nupur, <br />We are enjoying lots of fruits at the moment. Pineapple, cherries, mango, lychees, strawberries and water melon and fresh eggs from the summer farmer's market. Read a great crime classic: the beast must die by Nicholas Blake. Also doing a buddy read of all the Inspector Morse chronicles. Read trains and lovers (enjoyed) and currently reading an LM Alcott biography because we Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-24884182276843918852013-06-24T11:21:07.565-05:002013-06-24T11:21:07.565-05:00Yes, hands do cramp painfully when one crochets fo...Yes, hands do cramp painfully when one crochets for a long stretch! I don't know of any specific remedies other than stretching the hands and fingers periodically and putting down the crochet to do something else for a while. So glad you're enjoying your new hobby! Of all addictions, it is not a bad one to have ;)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-28977321171276890272013-06-24T11:19:19.654-05:002013-06-24T11:19:19.654-05:00Thanks for the kind words, Valli.Thanks for the kind words, Valli.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-5953017797385520732013-06-24T00:26:25.344-05:002013-06-24T00:26:25.344-05:00Hi Nupur,
I absolutely love your blog and like Va...Hi Nupur, <br />I absolutely love your blog and like Valli, I'm always amazed to see how you juggle your many interests! I recently took up crochet (you are the inspiration) and I find it very addictive. However my hands seem to get tired easily...have you ever faced this and if yes, how do you deal with it? Since you seem to have quite a few hobbies that involve the hands, I thought you Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-50685097312809686512013-06-21T13:55:34.373-05:002013-06-21T13:55:34.373-05:00I am awed at how you can find time to do all this ...I am awed at how you can find time to do all this with a toddler around! And just opening your blog brings a smile to my face, it is just so vibrant!Rashmi Vinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01013184361157139580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-19976836891604620932013-06-20T13:56:12.333-05:002013-06-20T13:56:12.333-05:00thanks Nupur! I think I also saw some nice ones on...thanks Nupur! I think I also saw some nice ones on ETSYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-31602790252709574812013-06-20T07:20:19.990-05:002013-06-20T07:20:19.990-05:00Hi Mekhala- I've been buying fabrics from the ...Hi Mekhala- I've been buying fabrics from the big box store- Joann. They seem to have lots of happy kid-friendly prints. Good luck!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-5292016412209411712013-06-19T22:36:29.100-05:002013-06-19T22:36:29.100-05:00Hi nupur I love your sewing attempts! My sister is...Hi nupur I love your sewing attempts! My sister is expecting a baby, and I am valiantly trying to find a simple sewing blanket pattern! Any tips on where you source your fabrics? Love your prints! -Mekhala. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-78599968835435085842013-06-18T12:39:49.532-05:002013-06-18T12:39:49.532-05:00Thanks for trying the recipe so quickly! The mint ...Thanks for trying the recipe so quickly! The mint adds a different flavor but the rassa is tasty with or without mint.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-79199230940351628802013-06-18T12:39:02.057-05:002013-06-18T12:39:02.057-05:00Thanks :)Thanks :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-83890976966557493922013-06-15T16:28:41.258-05:002013-06-15T16:28:41.258-05:00Hi Nupur, I tried the rassa and turned out great! ...Hi Nupur, I tried the rassa and turned out great! Didn't have mint tho'...Kavshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15782952908742452819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-46315331562117300152013-06-14T19:43:17.575-05:002013-06-14T19:43:17.575-05:00Look forward to the beet salad recipe.Thanks for t...Look forward to the beet salad recipe.Thanks for the bread suggestions. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-72453721249604781202013-06-14T09:56:55.014-05:002013-06-14T09:56:55.014-05:00Those appliqued flowers are so cute!Those appliqued flowers are so cute!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01308680396802432722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-24365864938410637832013-06-14T09:19:27.128-05:002013-06-14T09:19:27.128-05:00Hi Angela- so glad you're enjoying the swap, t...Hi Angela- so glad you're enjoying the swap, thanks for participating again in this round :) <br /><br />I'm very glad the aloo gobi recipe worked for you. I'm no expert but it is always a relief when a recipe on this blog works in someone else's kitchen!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-90149758906002931332013-06-14T09:18:02.542-05:002013-06-14T09:18:02.542-05:00How sweet that you made him a custom dino bedding ...How sweet that you made him a custom dino bedding set! Curtains are on my to-make list too, but first I need to go to IKEA and get bedsheets which I am planning to convert into curtains.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-25464701049107514642013-06-14T09:17:11.569-05:002013-06-14T09:17:11.569-05:00Well, if he's that picky about peas, you might...Well, if he's that picky about peas, you might try this dish with other veggies in place of peas! Or maybe blend the peas into the sauce, that might be nice too. Nice to see you here, Niranjana.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-46753818449917309982013-06-14T09:16:11.937-05:002013-06-14T09:16:11.937-05:00Tomatoes would be a nice addition, Johanna. I use ...Tomatoes would be a nice addition, Johanna. I use them so much that it is nice to have something without tomatoes! If ever you wanted to learn to sew, it is not difficult, and it is very rewarding.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-51794882268424696342013-06-14T09:15:10.721-05:002013-06-14T09:15:10.721-05:00Photography is a wonderful hobby and one that I ho...Photography is a wonderful hobby and one that I hope to learn more of someday. There will be a time for everything...I myself didn't get into sewing until just this last year, in my mid thirties. My quilting teacher (who is amazing at quilting) learned it in her mid 50s!Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-35149052422413812262013-06-14T09:13:56.027-05:002013-06-14T09:13:56.027-05:00Some of us just don't have green thumbs- I'...Some of us just don't have green thumbs- I've sort of come to accept that about myself! I do tend my kadipatta plant with TLC though :)<br /><br />There's nothing like a simple usal or rassa for a soul satisfying meal.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-442245171101449622013-06-13T13:44:19.176-05:002013-06-13T13:44:19.176-05:00Hi Nupur. Wanted to let you know I went way back i...Hi Nupur. Wanted to let you know I went way back in the archives to make your Aloo Gobi (http://onehotstove.blogspot.com/2007/01/is-for-aloo-gobi.html) and it was a hit at our house. Thank you so much for giving me a place I can come to and know I will get a get a tasty recipe. As you know, I didn't grow up eating Indian food so I'm happy to get recipes from an expert!<br />Also, reallyAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983282453748804756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-59575045385050421242013-06-13T06:49:56.569-05:002013-06-13T06:49:56.569-05:00I love Marathi rassa. Have so many fond memories o...I love Marathi rassa. Have so many fond memories of eating them at my pachi's place. I am going to try this.<br /> <br />Love love love your quilts and blankets Nupur, you have an eye for good designs. You are an inspiration for me. Ishaan asked for a dinosaur bed(crib) sheet, so I got some fabric and stitched a pillow cover and bed sheet for him. He loved them. I want to make a cozy blanket shilpahttp://www.aayisrecipes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-79451669285494224602013-06-12T19:09:26.038-05:002013-06-12T19:09:26.038-05:00I've never seen this recipe before, and I have...I've never seen this recipe before, and I have to try it on my son, who's mighty picky about peas (he picks peas out of a samosa's insides). I think the minty-coconut sauce is going to be a winner! niranjanahttp://niranjana.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-72132917007293655352013-06-12T12:34:28.612-05:002013-06-12T12:34:28.612-05:00I hope you will try the peas curry, it is mild eno...I hope you will try the peas curry, it is mild enough for the whole family to enjoy. My friend makes a truly excellent raw beet salad- I'll get her recipe and post it sometime. But yes, raw beets do taste wonderful in all sorts of salads. <br /><br />Bread- like you, I love seeded breads. In the bread aisle, I tend to do one of two things: I either go for the crusty breads like ciabatta or Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10611609.post-29030608356500923722013-06-12T12:30:51.986-05:002013-06-12T12:30:51.986-05:00Oh no, I imagine a real superwoman would be out th...Oh no, I imagine a real superwoman would be out there saving lives and changing the world!! Truth is, I work only 3 days a week and my toddler goes to an excellent preschool, and both of those open up time for me. Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03890441057480820053noreply@blogger.com