tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post3454508229661680379..comments2024-03-14T14:56:06.978+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: Bollywood Cooking: Punjabi Aloo Gobi – Spiced Cauliflower and PotatoesMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-70988987675886162242012-01-05T03:00:29.224+01:002012-01-05T03:00:29.224+01:00My college's dining hall is where I first fell...My college's dining hall is where I first fell in love with Aloo Gobi. Hoping to find an equally yummy substitute over Christmas break, I did a web search and stumbled onto your blog, and the rest is history. I'm happy to say that your recipe beat my college's, hands down! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-9931070092887678252011-08-25T19:00:50.315+02:002011-08-25T19:00:50.315+02:00I made this, Meeta! We had it with hot chapatis. A...I made this, Meeta! We had it with hot chapatis. And it was fabulous! I followed ur recipe to the T except for adding a green chilli. I never knew that the combination of veggies such as this can result in such a comforting and yummy meal! Thank you.Sarahhttp://spoonfulofdelight.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-40844135343259624342011-08-25T10:16:51.143+02:002011-08-25T10:16:51.143+02:00I knew I could count on you for a good recipe of a...I knew I could count on you for a good recipe of aloo gobi... The husband has been requesting this after sampling his colleagues lunch. So I'm gonna try out this tonight :)Sarahhttp://spoonfulofdelight.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-86823979487129309882011-03-14T02:42:23.066+01:002011-03-14T02:42:23.066+01:00What a wonderful story and the recipe looks great....What a wonderful story and the recipe looks great.Patrick B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09080082715363887351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-28802470333250031622011-01-29T18:44:36.048+01:002011-01-29T18:44:36.048+01:00Just made this tonight Meeta - but without the pot...Just made this tonight Meeta - but without the potato (as we were having other carbs) aloo gobi without the aloo! It's a great recipe - quick and simple and much tastier than many I've tried.Sally - My Custard Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426408003723480160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-71776987189997631932010-05-20T05:11:57.057+02:002010-05-20T05:11:57.057+02:00Awesome. This will be a staple in our
"cook ...Awesome. This will be a staple in our <br />"cook once a week Indian" family cook plan! I found a good recipe for Garam Masala substitute, since we live where you can't buy it. Hope it's authentic:<br /><br /><br />1 tablespoon cumin seeds<br /><br />1 tablespoon coriander seeds<br /><br />2 teaspoons black peppercorns<br /><br />12 cardamom pods<br /><br />8 whole cloves<br /><Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393688690372644070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-72522834098595931232010-02-06T13:02:02.915+01:002010-02-06T13:02:02.915+01:00Thanks for this wonderful recipe. At first I was s...Thanks for this wonderful recipe. At first I was sceptical about using a whole six inches of ginger. But I tried it and it really works great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-39048202697445279902009-10-11T11:42:59.550+02:002009-10-11T11:42:59.550+02:00That seems like a great recipe Meeta! Do you make ...That seems like a great recipe Meeta! Do you make your own garam masala or use store bought?Anushrutihttp://www.divinetaste.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-9821227349865432212009-06-10T20:52:36.004+02:002009-06-10T20:52:36.004+02:00I like this!! Simple and nice!I like this!! Simple and nice!mycookinghuthttp://www.mycookinghut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-80773188092400068392009-04-20T14:58:00.000+02:002009-04-20T14:58:00.000+02:00HI Meeta, you have an amazing site! I don't know ...HI Meeta, you have an amazing site! I don't know where you find the time to do all that you do, what's your secret? I made this dish and it was just as good as anything I've ordered. Thanks for the awesome recipes you post.can't get outa the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097531932787300712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-64634401339271918982009-04-10T17:02:00.000+02:002009-04-10T17:02:00.000+02:00Hi Meeta, First time here. Lovley blog. Enjoyed re...Hi Meeta, First time here. Lovley blog. Enjoyed reading. Aloo Gobi is inviting. Awesome click.vidhashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15644113603928579325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-58359196180960274612009-03-30T11:42:00.000+02:002009-03-30T11:42:00.000+02:00Oh I am loving the fact you all like the recipe he...Oh I am loving the fact you all like the recipe here! thank you for all the feedback. <BR/><BR/>Latha, the best way to treat cauliflower is to wash it in warm salty water. a trick i learned from my MIL! So glad you liked it! I really do love your feedback ;-)Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-18864399839979555222009-03-28T10:32:00.000+01:002009-03-28T10:32:00.000+01:00Thanks for the delicious recipe. I am living in Ge...Thanks for the delicious recipe. I am living in Germany, where you can't get too much good Indian, and I've been CRAVING aloo gobi. Made it last night and it was a success.Looshahttp://ivygourmet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-29590149044432764662009-03-26T18:45:00.000+01:002009-03-26T18:45:00.000+01:00Dear Meeta,You must share Punjabi recipes regularl...Dear Meeta,<BR/><BR/>You must share Punjabi recipes regularly, please! There must be several variations to this humble, everyday affair. This particular one with ginger and garlic seasoned first in oil is a show-stopper. We loved it with rice. I would like to know if some cauliflowers are slightly bitter by nature. Mine were!! How does one treat a bitter cauliflower?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-45833436224352199812009-03-26T00:57:00.000+01:002009-03-26T00:57:00.000+01:00Sounds like you got the best of both worlds! Great...Sounds like you got the best of both worlds! Great story and recipe!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05365909194529275581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-52146324725966483412009-03-25T12:25:00.000+01:002009-03-25T12:25:00.000+01:00Meeta, what a hilarious anecdote!! I love it, and ...Meeta, what a hilarious anecdote!! I love it, and would've loved to meet your grandfather and grandmother! I love indian food; I used to live in Sinagpore for most of my life, and up o today when I go back to visit I always have the roti prata with curry chicken. Punjabi food is probably different from that, since I understand that Indian regional cuisine varies in taste and characteristic, but IChristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356041323495054921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-25381107789319596642009-03-25T03:40:00.000+01:002009-03-25T03:40:00.000+01:00Meeta, aloo gobi is one of our favorite dishes, an...Meeta, aloo gobi is one of our favorite dishes, and I make it at least every two weeks or so. I tried roasting the cauliflower and aloo in the oven last time...didn't quite turn out right but I'm working on perfecting it because the cauliflower holds up so nicely when roasted. Lovely story you shared :)Vardhinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870607021770025292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-37942911732972684452009-03-24T03:37:00.000+01:002009-03-24T03:37:00.000+01:00Looks wonderful, Meeta. Definitely a staple in my ...Looks wonderful, Meeta. Definitely a staple in my kitchen. I love it when the cauliflower remains slightly crunchy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-83845042777615389032009-03-23T16:27:00.000+01:002009-03-23T16:27:00.000+01:00"She can hardly throw a life saving aloo gobi at h..."She can hardly throw a life saving aloo gobi at him" - brilliant!! <BR/><BR/>I fell in love with aloo gobi here in London, where all the curry houses serve it. I like it the way you've made it, without too much gravy.<BR/><BR/>Love your story, which proves a girl CAN have it all!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-64643104611011622762009-03-23T07:34:00.000+01:002009-03-23T07:34:00.000+01:00Stefanie - Yes - substitute the coriander leaves w...Stefanie - Yes - substitute the coriander leaves with flat leaved parsley - it won't be the exact flavor but it does a good job of substituting the coriander leaves. Or you could be daring and try some thai basil!Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-40837659647742469372009-03-23T07:33:00.000+01:002009-03-23T07:33:00.000+01:00Thanks everyone! Yes this one has no onions instea...Thanks everyone! Yes this one has no onions instead the combination of ginger and garlic are perfect to make in aromatic and delicious. My mother never put onions in her Aloo Gobi.<BR/>Glad you are all liking this!Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-40866921382986518932009-03-22T21:19:00.000+01:002009-03-22T21:19:00.000+01:00What a lovely post Meeta and how wise your grandfa...What a lovely post Meeta and how wise your grandfather was (lol). However the same notions fit with grandparents in Greece and Cyprus, as the girls should get married, have children and be good housewives and of course know how to cook.Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370053555998889434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-41361091432901573982009-03-22T19:42:00.000+01:002009-03-22T19:42:00.000+01:00Yum. I made a similar dish with curry and coconut ...Yum. I made a similar dish with curry and coconut milk. I think it was too heavy. This sounds better. I'll try it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-3709012353734981212009-03-22T02:49:00.000+01:002009-03-22T02:49:00.000+01:00Thats a very cute story...Punjabis or not, every I...Thats a very cute story...Punjabis or not, every Indian must have had similar experiences with our elders:)...<BR/>Aloo Gobi looks perfect.Poornima Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406513045514659836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-71878843722964712012009-03-22T02:46:00.000+01:002009-03-22T02:46:00.000+01:00YUM!PazYUM!<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com