tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post4180530432876351938..comments2024-03-14T14:56:06.978+01:00Comments on What's For Lunch Honey?: South Indian Inspired Sambar Vegetable CurryMeeta K. Wolffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-88062325726194886762013-07-15T09:52:48.133+02:002013-07-15T09:52:48.133+02:00Food is a great way to instill cultural values...L...Food is a great way to instill cultural values...Liked the twist you did on the sambar. Will try it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-27375227147637317282013-06-20T04:42:39.837+02:002013-06-20T04:42:39.837+02:00I love it!! I am a south indian and sambar is my d...I love it!! I am a south indian and sambar is my daily staple, have never tried the spice with paneer, will surely give it a try.<br /><br />A huge fan of your site!!<br /><br />DeepaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-67726170418352631772013-06-19T08:17:17.820+02:002013-06-19T08:17:17.820+02:00I'll just copy and paste my comment from above...I'll just copy and paste my comment from above for you ...<br /><br /><i>Thank you for your comment and feedback and I appreciate your thoughts. I think if you read the post (and the title) I do say that this is an inspired dish from the South Indian Sambar. I have not said anywhere that this is the traditional version.<br />"My vegetable curry is inspired by the South Indian curry Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-27133093757296060222013-06-19T06:36:58.255+02:002013-06-19T06:36:58.255+02:00Wierd!! Sambar doesn't have garlic, paneer or ...Wierd!! Sambar doesn't have garlic, paneer or coconut milk. You have missed the main ingredients toor daal and tamarind pulp. This is more of like curry....nothing close to sambar. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-19233813178760753062013-06-17T12:15:43.656+02:002013-06-17T12:15:43.656+02:00Sambar is one of my favs, though never had one wit...Sambar is one of my favs, though never had one with paneer or coconut milk! quite a strange deviation, that! :)Sanjanahttp://hereslookingatme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-46695705311599199812013-06-12T22:09:36.284+02:002013-06-12T22:09:36.284+02:00Thanks Nik! Enjoy it! Thanks Nik! Enjoy it! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-79933836555748793652013-06-12T22:09:15.991+02:002013-06-12T22:09:15.991+02:00Thanks! I think everyone has great stories to tell...Thanks! I think everyone has great stories to tell. I just appreciated the way my parents were able to instil our culture and traditions without us feeling pressured. Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-59035477449685026802013-06-12T22:07:55.307+02:002013-06-12T22:07:55.307+02:00It's such a balance act as parents isn't i...It's such a balance act as parents isn't it. I understand it now as I am a mother now. My dad told us many stories about the moghul empire and the luscious food. It's probably why I love the food so much! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-33925918694702525932013-06-12T22:06:31.544+02:002013-06-12T22:06:31.544+02:00Thanks! Thanks! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-69605142567205970192013-06-12T22:06:19.814+02:002013-06-12T22:06:19.814+02:00You can totally omit the tomatoes in this. I like ...You can totally omit the tomatoes in this. I like to add it for it's tangy, fruity flavor but it should work without it too. Glad you liked it. Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-51155523204323175412013-06-12T22:05:25.715+02:002013-06-12T22:05:25.715+02:00Thanks El. I would love to hear your thoughts on t...Thanks El. I would love to hear your thoughts on this. It's a different way of using this particular masala but it provides a versatile basis for many ideas. Hope you enjoy this! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-37185213122181269542013-06-12T22:04:22.681+02:002013-06-12T22:04:22.681+02:00I too love coconut milk. Let me know what you thou...I too love coconut milk. Let me know what you thought of it! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-37495743742995437542013-06-12T22:03:51.167+02:002013-06-12T22:03:51.167+02:00Thanks so much! I am glad you can appreciate the d...Thanks so much! I am glad you can appreciate the different use of the sambar masala. I love experimenting in my kitchen and Indian spices are so versatile. Would love to see what you come up with. Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-66705403694643749602013-06-12T22:01:54.009+02:002013-06-12T22:01:54.009+02:00Sometimes one just has to break free of the tradit...Sometimes one just has to break free of the traditional use of certain dishes to enjoy it in a new way. I love re-creating dishes and fusing them differently. It never gets boring. Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-75794288209802448242013-06-12T21:59:55.680+02:002013-06-12T21:59:55.680+02:00We just have to make a date ... a curry date and e...We just have to make a date ... a curry date and enjoy the food and stories together! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-68698666813653469292013-06-12T21:59:16.881+02:002013-06-12T21:59:16.881+02:00I would love to hear your stories some day Sarah. ...I would love to hear your stories some day Sarah. I am sure we'd have much to talk about. xoMeeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-6409003724986507532013-06-12T21:58:33.889+02:002013-06-12T21:58:33.889+02:00That scale is my favorite prop! I love getting tog...That scale is my favorite prop! I love getting together with the family and re-living the stories, especially now as my son and husband are part of the family. Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-70832569318393235912013-06-12T21:57:14.321+02:002013-06-12T21:57:14.321+02:00It's a date! ;o)It's a date! ;o) Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-49998721228150072312013-06-12T21:56:24.012+02:002013-06-12T21:56:24.012+02:00Thanks Kankana. I think the curries and dal were i...Thanks Kankana. I think the curries and dal were infused into our bloods upon birth LOL! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-14560488377059750912013-06-12T21:55:45.092+02:002013-06-12T21:55:45.092+02:00Yes it is ... just what was needed! Thanks so much...Yes it is ... just what was needed! Thanks so much Kiran! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-56098994559424026452013-06-12T21:55:09.708+02:002013-06-12T21:55:09.708+02:00Thanks Sara. I hope I do a good job with my own so...Thanks Sara. I hope I do a good job with my own son. My parents were natural story tellers and made everything sound glamorous and exciting. Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-36973289035427233482013-06-12T21:53:53.885+02:002013-06-12T21:53:53.885+02:00I am totally excited too. It's going to be a g...I am totally excited too. It's going to be a good year and I am sure we will be indulging in curry when we are in Dubai! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-27050676553988416542013-06-12T21:53:05.688+02:002013-06-12T21:53:05.688+02:00Thanks so much Kalyn. Always love having you aroun...Thanks so much Kalyn. Always love having you around! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-2293149670646939292013-06-12T21:52:45.643+02:002013-06-12T21:52:45.643+02:00You always say it so well Robin! The best way to t...You always say it so well Robin! The best way to treat friends close to the heart! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22952006.post-50266742910729840422013-06-12T21:51:43.719+02:002013-06-12T21:51:43.719+02:00I am sure many of my fellow Indians can relate to ...I am sure many of my fellow Indians can relate to this. Glad to hear your parents never forced the rituals. This dish is a quick and easy way to enjoy wonderful inspired curry dish! Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.com