Dear Mrs.Chithra, Thanks for the tips, i have been catching up on reading all the threads here and tips thread is very useful, made methi powder, curryleaves powder and now this gives a good taste to sambhar. for hing can i use the readymade powder?or is it better to buy those bars and sundry and powder it? i feel the hing powder available here is old as not much flavour like the one my mom used to use. And also ur kitchen photos look great. i need some suggestions on those cabinets. Thanks so much. love, Vpriya.
My dearest Chitra, How r u? I know its been long i posted a reply bec. u know I am busy...just got sometime now, so thought of going through and i found this grocery list of urs...its really helpful...now I don't have to think too much...got a print out of it. Thank you so much...u r such a wonder !!!...hats off to u !!! Love n regards, Jay
Grocery List How did I miss the Grocery List? It is absolutely fantastic. Thanks for having a ready made list. I made a futile attempt countless times. Never succeeded in making a complete list. We can always make modifications to the list to suit our necessitiesclap:wave
Dear vpriya ! I am sorry, I seem to have missed this post. If you can dry hing & make your own powder, nothing like hat definitely ! You can send me your queries on kitchen doubts. Love, Chithra.
My dear Jay ! It is nice hearing from you after quite some time ! I know you are busy with your (our dear) chemistry studies ! I am very glad that my list has been found useful by a busy person like you, Jay ! Love, Chithra.
My dear RadhaV ! The grcery list was posted atleast a month back ! Yes, you can mke more modifications to suit your style of life. Thankyou for the F B. Love, Chithra.
kitchen cabinets? Dear Mrs.Chithra, Would like to know what material is the cabinets and which is better and long standing and also easy to maintain. my mom is planning to redo the kitchen countertop and put cabinets according to her usage. would like to know what to do and what not to do. which brand electric beater is good? i am planning to gift her one when i visit her. Thanks so much! Regards, Priya.
Snacks that can be stocked in the freezer for visitors Plan this way. Once a week, prepare a batch of anyone of the following & freeze in plastic shallow boxes lined with Al foil, single file. They can be directly, deep or shallow fried, as the case may be. Just remember, deep frozen will take a little longer to cook through completely. Vegetable Cutlet: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3261&postcount=25 Crisp samosas; http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3772&postcount=37 Samosas: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=10076&postcount=113 Bread bonda: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=11307&postcount=116 Rava cutlet: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16057&postcount=139 Rice-semiya-cheese Balls: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16057&postcount=139 Mushroom cutlet; http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=17994&postcount=143 Corn cutlet http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19198&postcount=146 Paneer-banana Tikki http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=13180&postcount=124 Potato-paneer-cheese Balls; http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=29500&postcount=158 Nut Cutlet To be posted Cabbage-Paneer-Potato Cutlet To be posted The freshly ground dough for the following (before adding salt) may be frozen in ziplock covers in the freezer, thawed for a couple of hours & then used to make vellai paniyarams: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7556&postcount=98 Freeze the fresh dough for the follwing also, and add salt & all tempering ingredients after thawing: http://www.indusladies.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24260&postcount=154
amazing, YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Dear chitra, I never knew so many of the recipes could be made in advance & used any time. set of recipes with links toooo ???? Chitra, you are amazing. you've made my day - I'm so relieved & I'm so happy that I want more guests to drop in now. shall prepare one today itself. I also thank you for the grocery list - its pinned onto one of the cupboards in kitchen & is very useful, Chitra. oh, my, God, I don't know how to thank you. L Hs & Ks
My dearest Meena ! Don't bother too much about thanking me. Get started right away & let me know if they are really useful ! That is what I want from you ! Love, Chithra.