Serious Eats: somaR's Profile

Weekend Cook and Tell: Romantic Respites Revisited

Blood Orange and Ginger Mousse: - http://www.ecurry.com/blog/desserts/blood-orange-ginger-mousse/

Loving the beauty of the blood oranges and the crimson is just perfect to share with the loved ones.

Potato and Pea Curry (Aloo Matar)

Thank you much for giving this a try! This is one of our comfort food too. Come January I am glad to leave behind and indulgence and fall back into the little comforts (and health) :D

somaR at 3:18PM on 01/06/12

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Gift Guide

Chocolate Barks! made so many and now making more.http://www.ecurry.com/blog/starters-snacks/dried-fruit-and-nut-chocolate-bark/

somaR at 12:55PM on 12/22/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: Cranberry Confidential

Thank you for including mine. That tart looks simply gorgeous!

somaR at 6:05PM on 12/07/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Cranberry Confidential

I made a batch of Spiced Cranberry Apple Jam/Chutney.. with ginger, zest and other spices. It is so good! and great as a chutney, relish, jelly whatever way you want to see it.

It is blogged (http://www.ecurry.com/blog/breakfast-and-brunch/spiced-cranberry-apple-jamchutney/)

somaR at 10:31AM on 12/07/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Thanksgiving Post-Game Roundup

We were over at a friend's for a potluck. The Chicken Tikkas (http://www.ecurry.com/blog/starters-snacks/murgh-tikka-spiced-skewered-chicken/) I had made were a big hit! Nothing left and besides we had a non traditional kebab party instead of the Turkey.

somaR at 11:45AM on 11/28/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Thanksgiving Pregame

Enjoying TG with an Indian themed meal plan:
Heading over to a friend's home for potluck. This is what I am making - Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka and Shish Kabob (all recipes are there in my blog)

along with this Smoky Spicy Apple Cranberry Chutney - http://www.ecurry.com/blog/breakfast-and-brunch/spiced-cranberry-apple-jamchutney/

(uploaded in the Photograzing)

somaR at 11:43AM on 11/22/11

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Can You Name These Fruit? The Answers Revealed!

I miss miss miss the pink guava and the jujube. i have memories of actually climbing the guava tree and sitting on a branch, eating the fruits straight of the tree. The jujubes are so delicious, esp. the large green ones.

somaR at 3:08PM on 10/12/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Crack Open a Cold One

I have Herbed Beer Bread.. so good! an so easy to make

http://www.ecurry.com/blog/breads/herbed-beer-bread/

somaR at 11:10AM on 09/13/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: You Say Potato

I had left a few links of recipes (from my blog and traditional ones) .. wonder why the comments are not approved sometimes :(

somaR at 10:04AM on 09/06/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Kernels of Deliciousness part 2

Made it last year and this year again!

Roasted hatch chili and corn rice:
http://www.ecurry.com/blog/rice/roasted-hatch-chile-and-corn-rice/

somaR at 10:50AM on 08/26/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Great Grains

Here are 2 of my favorites:

Barley & Pepper Salad:

http://www.ecurry.com/blog/soups-and-salads/salad/barley-salad-with-peppers-beans-everything-else/

and Quinoa with Apricot Asparagus and Almonds

http://www.ecurry.com/blog/soups-and-salads/salad/quinoa-with-apricot-asparagus-almond/

somaR at 11:40AM on 08/15/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Hello, Salmon!

This is from an old post, and posted photo in Photograzing back then. here is the link for Salmon Patties http://www.ecurry.com/blog/starters-snacks/salmon-patties/

They are really good as mini burgers or as appetizers by themselves.

somaR at 3:19PM on 05/04/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: Experimenting with Indian

no worries. Thanks Caroline:)

somaR at 10:59AM on 04/14/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: Experimenting with Indian

Loved this !! Thanks for including mine.. only one little thing.. (will it be too rude if I say?) the Paneer Makhani Sauce is Tomato and Cream:-) - no chile or yogurt.

somaR at 5:33PM on 04/13/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Experimenting with Indian

I made Naan! The authentic one with yeast

http://www.ecurry.com/blog/breads/naan/

(stove top and oven method in the recipe)

somaR at 10:46AM on 04/13/11

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What is your favourite Indian cookbook?

How to cook Indian by Master Chef Sanjeev Kapoor. LOVE all his recipes.

somaR at 3:08PM on 04/12/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Experimenting with Indian

Here is another one - I just linked in the submission in Photograzing: Curried Chicken in Cilantro Chili Pepper Sauce- An easy Indian Chicken Curry

http://www.ecurry.com/blog/curries/gravies/curried-chicken-in-cilantro-chili-pepper-sauce/

For dbcurrie:

The Manshor Curry that you have linked to is authentic. From the sound and the name of it, it sounds like a Bengali dish (from the state of West Bengal). I could not help but comment here, (sorry guys, i don't mean to take up all the space here) as I am originally from West Bengal:-) and kind of got all excited seeing this! Traditionally goat meat is used, but since it is not so easily available her, lamb is a good substitute. This is a popular kind of recipe when we grew up enjoying on a Sunday when everyone in the family was home and we could all sit down and eat.. with some hot steaming rice.

BTW: Sanjeev Kapoor (the author of the book how to cook Indian) is the best of all. His recipes are all authentic and one can go ahead and cook without one bit of doubt in mind.

somaR at 3:09PM on 04/11/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Experimenting with Indian

aanzee.. you can use vinegar or lemon juice.. does not really matter. After the first time, it is a good idea to save some of the whey and use the whey to split the milk. I use about 1/3 - 1/2 cup of acid (lemon juice or vinegar) for a gallon of milk.. start with the 1/3 and use a bit more as needed. If you are concerned about the smell, give the paneer a quick wash once the solids are collected in the cheese cloth, before hanging it to drain.

I have a post here on step by step which might help..(Note: the post is for a different recipe made from the paneer, but it shows the Paneer How To, too) :
http://www.ecurry.com/blog/desserts/sandesh/

Hope this helps. If you google, you will get a lot of good instructions on making paneer at home..

Paneer does not have anything other than the milk and the acid (some use salt - mix it in after the paneer is collected).. if you feel there is a nutty taste - that is natural. unlike most other cheese, it is fresh and does not use the rennet.. I am thinking that might make the difference? never thought of the flavor in this line :-)

somaR at 8:52AM on 04/08/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Experimenting with Indian

No I do not get offended! Irrespective of what region of India it is from, it is Indian, and all regions are parts of India. True that the cuisine varies in very little corner of India and every dish is made differently not just in a region, but in every household... one little change of spice or ingredient gives it a new look. There is a large history, and the food in India got influenced by various cultures with each invasion. Every influence has been adapted in to the cuisine of Indian food.

In my blog, I usually do a write up about the history, influence or how the recipe is different in different regions if the recipe deserves an explanation. Even after all these differences, the cuisine is undeniably Indian!

somaR at 6:41PM on 04/07/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Experimenting with Indian

Being an Indian, I cook Indian food at least 4-5 times a week.

Paneer Makhani aka Butter Paneer is a classic north Indian dish where the succulent cubes of home made cheese is simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, all made with fresh ingredients. here is the link for the recipe I recently posted:

http://www.ecurry.com/blog/curries/gravies/paneer-makhani-butter-paneer/

I blog about traditional Indian Food- simple home cooked or restaurant style, authentic or creative in my blog.

Here is a link to all the curries:
http://www.ecurry.com/blog/category/curries/

somaR at 5:33PM on 04/07/11

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Weekend Cook and Tell: Spring Frenzy!

The shelves here are filled with oranges and clementines. Here is what I did with them - Pineapple Orange Ginger Cake
http://www.ecurry.com/blog/desserts/pineapple-orange-ginger-cake/

somaR at 4:47PM on 04/04/11

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