But what do we do when people make empty promises and not only let you down but also tens of others who trust you and what you said? I have tried my best to communicate and follow up, but to no avail.
Bottom-line: I promised some gifts for the participants and its very likely that I won't be able to keep that promise. It feels horrible and I sincerely apologize for that. To make things slightly better, I will be randomly picking 2 names from the list and send them a surprise gift with apologies since its the movie merchandise that I had originally promised.
I did, however, manage to send movie tickets to most of the early birds. Again, my apologies to Jayashree for not being able to get her tickets, though she was one of the early birds.
Now, not only because I feel apologies make for a bad blog post, and because there are so many delicious Indian recipes waiting in my inbox ready to pop out, I present to you the lovely array of 28 dishes made and sent by 27 beautiful ladies and one brave gentleman.
Chutneys/Snacks
Swati's Susheela
Supriya's Rice Cutlets
Harini's Vellai Cheedai
Shreya's Onion Pakora
Rachel's Plaintain Fritters
Aparna's Tomato Chutney
Mains
Raaji's Semiya Upma
Sia's Chitranna/Lemon Rice
Side Dishes & Gravies
Aparna's Olan
Soma's Bharma Alu
PG's Badane Ennegai
Geeta's Jiffy Eggplant
Ramki's Andhra Pappu
Jayashree's Muthira Puzhukku
Mains
Raaji's Semiya Upma
Sia's Chitranna/Lemon Rice
Side Dishes & Gravies
Aparna's Olan
Soma's Bharma Alu
PG's Badane Ennegai
Geeta's Jiffy Eggplant
Ramki's Andhra Pappu
Jayashree's Muthira Puzhukku
Swati's Hyderabadi Dahi Bhindi Masala
Rupa's Khatta Palak Dal and Teaselgourd Stir-Fry
Non-Vegetarian
Neema's Fish Curry
Arundati's Egg Curry
Pallavi's Hyderabadi Kheema
Dessert
Swapna's Sponge Cake
Isha's Semolina Sheera
Happy Cook's Nankatai
Bharathy's Ghee-Roasted Bananas
Divya's Fat-Free Chocolate Pistachio Roll
Non-Bloggers' Contributions
Sreedevi's Gud, aur Ghee [Wheat katli (sweet)]
Total Cooking time : 15 mins
Serves : 3
You need:
Onion – 1 medium, diced finely
Tomatoes – 4 medium ripe ones ,chopped finely
Bay leaf – 1 small (optional)
Ginger-garlic paste – ½ tsp (optional)
Chilli powder – 1 ½ tsp OR Green chillies -2, lightly slit
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Jeera powder – ½ tsp
Garam masala powder – ½ tsp
Hing – ¼ tsp
Coriander leaves – for garnishing
Salt according to taste
Mustard seeds and curry leaves – ½ tsp for tempering
Oil – 1 tsp
Method:
-Heat oil in a kadai/heavy bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add onions and curry leaves. This ensures the curry leaves don’t turn black in the hot oil. Saute the onions for few seconds till it turns pink. [Do not let it turn brown].
-Add the bay leaf . Add the ginger-garlic paste and dry spice powders and stir fry for a few seconds in the oil.
-Immediately, follow with the chopped tomatoes and salt. Stir fry for a minute or so on low heat. The salt helps the tomatoes to become give out water. So, no need to add more water.
-Keep stirring till the tomatoes become mushy. Now add about ½ cup of water and cover. Allow it simmer for about 5 minutes. If the tomatoes chunks are still visible add another ½ cup of water and again simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
-Serve hot with roti/dosa/idli. This is such a versatile curry that it can accompany any kind of roti, dosa or even idlis.
I thank everyone for participating so whole-heartedly. Please let me know I you sent in an entry and its missing here.
Rupa's Khatta Palak Dal and Teaselgourd Stir-Fry
Non-Vegetarian
Neema's Fish Curry
Arundati's Egg Curry
Pallavi's Hyderabadi Kheema
Dessert
Swapna's Sponge Cake
Isha's Semolina Sheera
Happy Cook's Nankatai
Bharathy's Ghee-Roasted Bananas
Divya's Fat-Free Chocolate Pistachio Roll
Non-Bloggers' Contributions
Sreedevi's Gud, aur Ghee [Wheat katli (sweet)]
Ingredients:
1 cup ghee
2 cups wheat flour
1 cup grated jaggery
1 cup cashew nuts
Procedure:
Heat the ghee in a pan until you get the aroma. Put the wheat flour and stir until golden brown. Now add the grated jaggery and mix well for a minute. Remove from flame and pour the contents on a flat plate. Sprinkle cashew nuts on top. Cut into desired shapes and serve once it cools.
This dish can be make in quick time and is good for health too.
She's Tomato Gojju/ChambaalTotal Cooking time : 15 mins
Serves : 3
You need:
Onion – 1 medium, diced finely
Tomatoes – 4 medium ripe ones ,chopped finely
Bay leaf – 1 small (optional)
Ginger-garlic paste – ½ tsp (optional)
Chilli powder – 1 ½ tsp OR Green chillies -2, lightly slit
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Jeera powder – ½ tsp
Garam masala powder – ½ tsp
Hing – ¼ tsp
Coriander leaves – for garnishing
Salt according to taste
Mustard seeds and curry leaves – ½ tsp for tempering
Oil – 1 tsp
Method:
-Heat oil in a kadai/heavy bottomed pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add onions and curry leaves. This ensures the curry leaves don’t turn black in the hot oil. Saute the onions for few seconds till it turns pink. [Do not let it turn brown].
-Add the bay leaf . Add the ginger-garlic paste and dry spice powders and stir fry for a few seconds in the oil.
-Immediately, follow with the chopped tomatoes and salt. Stir fry for a minute or so on low heat. The salt helps the tomatoes to become give out water. So, no need to add more water.
-Keep stirring till the tomatoes become mushy. Now add about ½ cup of water and cover. Allow it simmer for about 5 minutes. If the tomatoes chunks are still visible add another ½ cup of water and again simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
-Serve hot with roti/dosa/idli. This is such a versatile curry that it can accompany any kind of roti, dosa or even idlis.
I thank everyone for participating so whole-heartedly. Please let me know I you sent in an entry and its missing here.
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