Tell-A-Friend  |  Bookmark Us  |  Sign-Up  |  Help
 
 

Go Back   IndusLadies > Indusladies World > Indians in USA & Canada > General Discussions - USA & Canada
 

Forgot username / password?
Register Now!
Home Register Forum Blogs Directory FAQ Mark Forums Read

Notices


Recent Threads
Go to first new post Help us to have a...
Last post by lakshmi ganesh
Today 08:44 AM
2 Replies, 19 Views
Go to first new post Vasthu Sastra in...
Last post by Sundaramambika
Today 08:44 AM
1 Replies, 6 Views
Go to first new post Scrabble -lets see where...
by muzna
Last post by Soldier
Today 08:43 AM
710 Replies, 4,714 Views
Go to first new post Tieing mangala sutra to...
by blessed
Last post by sandu
Today 08:42 AM
5 Replies, 76 Views
Go to first new post Bangalore ILites -...
Last post by sushmasantosh
Today 08:41 AM
303 Replies, 12,606 Views
Go to first new post Mangalore
by vanji
Last post by lesasue86
Today 08:40 AM
2 Replies, 38 Views
Go to first new post New Arrival for Hema
by Preethi
Last post by bhuvnidhi
Today 08:38 AM
5 Replies, 41 Views
Go to first new post Top Ear earrings
Last post by lesasue86
Today 08:36 AM
8 Replies, 364 Views
Go to first new post a show piece creation...
Last post by ramvino
Today 08:35 AM
11 Replies, 93 Views
Go to first new post Anyone from bijapur?
by shami
Last post by lesasue86
Today 08:33 AM
4 Replies, 270 Views
Current Poll
which is the best method after IVF transfer
Acupuncture - 0%
0 Votes
yoga - 22.22%
2 Votes
walking - 11.11%
1 Vote
Bedrest - 66.67%
6 Votes
Total Votes: 9
You may not vote on this poll.
Reply Post New Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #11 (permalink)  
Old 6th February 2008, 04:58 PM
Senior ILite
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
City: abc
State: def
Country: United States
Posts: 473
Referrals: 0
shravanthika Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

Aarushi,
thats what I feel now after switching over to soooooooooooo many brands.............
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #12 (permalink)  
Old 6th February 2008, 06:39 PM
New ILite
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
City: boston
State: MA
Country: United States
Posts: 2
Referrals: 0
unnati123 Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

hi everyone,
laxmi brand is good but has a little husk to it while sujatha was very fine, has anyone tried deep or swad.as rotis become a important part of all pack up lunches(kids lunch,husband tifins and ours too) it is one of the most important issue right now in my life.
had tried golden temple and nirav and had everyone complaining about rubber rotis.
am quiet a good cook so the problem lie in the atta, it is also white in colour and has a lot of maida mixed to it.
so have to decide about the next brand to get.
thanks all for the reply
unnati
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #13 (permalink)  
Old 6th February 2008, 10:09 PM
Senior ILite
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
City: abc
State: def
Country: United States
Posts: 473
Referrals: 0
shravanthika Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

In my experience Sujata and lakshmi seem better...others are "rubber" brand rotis.........including swad
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #14 (permalink)  
Old 7th February 2008, 05:48 PM
Junior ILite
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
City: Bay area
State: California
Country: United States
Posts: 219
Referrals: 0
GPriya Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

Hey girls,

I waited long enough for the response to my query of best atta. Unfortunately, I had to rush and buy atta a couple of days ago and I thought of trying a different brand this time (no choice anyway). I bought Captain cook brand atta..and its horribloe.. too rubbery and almost as white as golden temple brand color..trying various methods to make soft rotis with it..having bought 20 lbs, don't know what to do. Tired of eating rice everyday, worried about weight and what not.. Now, my fate is with this rubbery atta until its over..as I can't even donate the opened pack in this country. So, girls, if you have a suggestion to me as to what to do with it, I would be be happy...May be I will try laxmi atta next time..if its available.

Thanx for the feedback so far,
Geeth Priya
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #15 (permalink)  
Old 7th February 2008, 06:00 PM
Kamla's Avatar
Platinum ILite
Private Message User
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
City: Philadelphia
State: NJ
Country: United States
Posts: 4,381
Referrals: 1
Kamla Reputation level is 1 (Good Poster)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

Dear Geeth Priya,

This happens to all of us once in a way, so don't be upset!
It is unfortunate that atta bags are so big. As far as I know, only Golden Temple sells small size atta bag.

Now that you are tied down with the 20pounds of atta, just keep making rotis, maybe mooli, cabbage, gobi etc etc parathas. As you have already mentioned your concern about weight etc, I am afraid to suggest burfis and cakes that can be made with the atta!

Another idea is to make naans. Naans may not turn out to be so 'rubbery'!

And take heart, the 20 lbs will be gone before you realise:)) Just munch thro...........!!

L, Kamla
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #16 (permalink)  
Old 8th February 2008, 07:34 PM
rekhas's Avatar
Junior ILite
 
Join Date: May 2007
City: xxx
State: xxx
Country: United States
Posts: 101
Referrals: 1
rekhas Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

I use Nature's Best these days. Rotis turn out fluffy and soft everytime. These stay soft even after a day or two.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #17 (permalink)  
Old 10th February 2008, 04:17 PM
Junior ILite
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
City: Bay area
State: California
Country: United States
Posts: 219
Referrals: 0
GPriya Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

Hi Rekhas,

Any idea where to buy Nature's best brand atta in bay area... I don't see it anywhere in any super markets? Please let me know.

Hi Kamala,

I am not really upset about atta issue. I am just checking if there is a better or similar tasting atta like Pillsbury, since its out of stock. The rubbery atta i bought will last forever..i guess, given the way my hubby and I eat, hardly 5 rotis for both per day. Let me see if I am lucky to get Nature's best brand atta somewhere in bay area as it it next best thing to Pillsbury.

Thanx a lot girls for the valuable suggestion as always,
Geeth Priya.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #18 (permalink)  
Old 11th February 2008, 01:49 AM
rekhat's Avatar
New ILite
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
City: xyz
State: xyz
Country: United Kingdom
Posts: 34
Referrals: 0
rekhat Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPriya View Post
Hi Ilites,

Yesterdat I went shopping for groceries after almost 2 months since I was away in India for over a month, and I came to know that there is no more import of any wheat flour from India. Especially my favourite brand of Pillsbury atta isn't there in any grocery shop and I am disappointed.

Now, will you please let me know people who are used to Pillsbury atta's fluffy roti, whats the second best that makes us forget Pillsbury in furture, among the locally made brands. I am not interested in brands like Sakthi Bhog, Laxmi, golden temple etc., are all not good for my taste.

I am sure you all have come to know about the shortage of Pillsbury atta, and figued out the best alternate by now. Your help would be very much needed asap!!!!!!!!!!

Waiting for your feed back to make roti,
Geeth Priya.
Hi Geeth
I too like Pilsbury only
but the next best would be Anapurna,thhe rotis are quite soft.
i dont know if you get that in U.S

Rekhat
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #19 (permalink)  
Old 11th February 2008, 01:06 PM
Shobanag's Avatar
Silver ILite
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
City: Olathe
State: Kansas
Country: United States
Posts: 777
Referrals: 1
Shobanag Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

I have heard that the Golden Temple brand has maida in it - that is probably why the color is white! Our local store only has Swad and Golden Temple and none of the brands from India is available. So, I went to Whole Foods (or Wild Oats) and bought their 'stone ground whole wheat flour'. It has a lot of bran in it - you can visibly tell it does. Since they sell in bulk, I bought about 3 cups. My husband and I really liked it - the color is dark - does not bother me since atleast we know we are getting the whole grain product and not mixed with maida. The rotis stayed soft the next day too. I usually only make "phulkas" - no oil. So, give it a try ladies.
__________________
Shobana
Forum Etiquette & Guidelines
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
  #20 (permalink)  
Old 11th February 2008, 01:49 PM
Senior ILite
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
City: abc
State: def
Country: United States
Posts: 473
Referrals: 0
shravanthika Reputation Level is 0 (Yet to Receive Reputation)
Default Re: NO More Pillsbury Atta in Bay area,California

That was a useful info Shobana....all these days I was wondering if the rotis would remain soft and now came the answer..by the way...what do you think abt the whole wheat flour in Walmart?
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Reply Post New Thread

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
New to Bay Area radanand26 Indians in Bay Area 16 28th July 2008 04:56 PM
Food processor for mixing dough(atta) mary Shopper's Stop for Kitchen & Household items 3 23rd July 2008 01:27 PM
Amazingly Good Chappathi Atta in NJ jothi Indians in New Jersey 7 31st May 2007 09:03 PM
Playgroup help in bay area shweta75 Indians in Bay Area 3 16th May 2007 11:08 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.1

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:44 AM.