Comments on: comfort cooking

By: Nidhi

Nidhi — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:42:35 +0000

Hey Vasanti,
Tried out the daal and followed your instructions, turned out well. Loved your pictures by the way:-).

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cooking therapy « Signature Concoctions — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:34:39 +0000

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By: black magic « Signature Concoctions

black magic « Signature Concoctions — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:16:01 +0000

[...] in everyday Maharashtrian food, especially in the amti, a very basic lentil stew. This daily dal is delicately spicy and gets it’s characteristic sweet and sour flavor from jaggery (i.e. [...]

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back in business « Signature Concoctions — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:49:04 +0000

[...] Crispy bhindi is my go-to recipe for a quick fix meal with okra. This time, however, I came up with a rather unusual way to make this vegetable. By caramelizing onion in the hot oil before tossing the okra into the frying pan, it adds a mellowed sweetness to the dish. To compliment it’s subtle flavor, I didn’t season it with any spices but just some salt, coarsely ground black pepper and chopped fresh chili peppers for a little kick. Serves 2 [...]

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:32:58 +0000

It was too bad that Loren didn’t include any Indian dishes. I need to learn how to make good dal – will try this recipe.

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inspirations from spring « Signature Concoctions — Tue, 04 May 2010 03:49:59 +0000

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top 9 of ‘09 « Signature Concoctions — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:32:33 +0000

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By: Family Cuisine

Family Cuisine — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:23:27 +0000

Nice! Thank you for sharing.

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:06:26 +0000

I really liked this post and all the homestyle Indian dishes. Didn’t know there’s more to Indian food that curries . Have to give it a try!

By: Cristie

Cristie — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:25:42 +0000

I am a little afraid of Indian food….especially when it comes to curries at Indian restaurants. But this looks so good, doesn’t seem to be spicy curry-like food! Must give it another chance…this time by making it at home as per your recipes. Your spread looks very tempting!