tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post1550320248388744921..comments2024-03-13T02:19:59.138-07:00Comments on The Colors Of Indian Cooking: Who's Your Umami???kathy gorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03004466498215502039noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-67595333107278760922012-01-08T14:23:32.983-08:002012-01-08T14:23:32.983-08:00Saying bitter is mysterious to the western palate ...Saying bitter is mysterious to the western palate is incorrect. Here in America, particularly the <br />South, we use bitter ingredients often. Ever hear of chocolate?-- it's bitter, coffee, turnip greens, beer. Some of the best homemade barbecue sauces are made with salt, sweet, sour, and bitter ingredients. Sam Adams beer, catsup, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper make a wonderful sauce.Weshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05172709335307740589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-32706994536044031482011-08-17T01:53:52.085-07:002011-08-17T01:53:52.085-07:00Karela curry can be cooked with masala too apart f...Karela curry can be cooked with masala too apart from the bitter gourd.buy pgxhttp://www.nutrawayscanada.com/Weight-Management_c_289.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-44520052267951021702011-06-21T02:38:51.506-07:002011-06-21T02:38:51.506-07:00Looks wonderful.Will make it soon.My aunt stuffs b...Looks wonderful.Will make it soon.My aunt stuffs bitter melon with a Maharashtrian Bhajni Cha Masala and cooks them....tastes delicious! Another way is to cook them with Malvani masala,coconut and raisinsSassy Forkhttp://www.thesassyfork.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-69742657495392222892011-06-20T20:20:25.595-07:002011-06-20T20:20:25.595-07:00@Kushboo,
Yes the longer they soak the less bitte...@Kushboo,<br /> Yes the longer they soak the less bitter. I fixed a great snack recipe with them this last weekend I'll be posting it soon.kathy gorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004466498215502039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-49229303172866825782011-06-20T20:18:38.928-07:002011-06-20T20:18:38.928-07:00@Karen,
They're a fascinating vegetable. I...@Karen,<br /> They're a fascinating vegetable. I've mainly used them in stews etc but on their own they're great. I've got an appetizer recipe for them coming up that I just love.kathy gorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004466498215502039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-73613131762000894292011-06-20T20:15:11.369-07:002011-06-20T20:15:11.369-07:00I've always seen these but never knew how to u...I've always seen these but never knew how to use them-- thanks. I'm more familiar with the Chinese kind but would love to try this recipe. New to your blog as well and I love it! Fabulous job!Karen from Globetrotter Diarieshttp://globetrotterdiaries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-59962053142855423962011-06-20T02:39:53.106-07:002011-06-20T02:39:53.106-07:00Kathy, this looks great! Will definitely try this....Kathy, this looks great! Will definitely try this. I usually let the salt soaked bitter gourd sit overnight and remove all the ripe seeds, this usually takes away all the bitterness.Khushboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355885699945864364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-80392228571915271532011-06-20T00:07:49.427-07:002011-06-20T00:07:49.427-07:00@Rob,
Let me know how it goes but be prepared fir ...@Rob,<br />Let me know how it goes but be prepared fir some bitter. Over the weekend i made a dish with bitter melon that was a real crowd pleaser even for people who'd never had it before. I'll be posting it soon.kathy gorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004466498215502039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-22137387556386573502011-06-19T23:29:23.589-07:002011-06-19T23:29:23.589-07:00Never cooked with bitter melon. This looks like a ...Never cooked with bitter melon. This looks like a very interesting dish, I will try to make it then eat it. I'll let you know how it turns out for me! Thanks again.<br /><br />-Rob<br /><a href="www.justapinch.com/kitchen/contests" rel="nofollow">Recipe Contests</a>Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-6793479255831630002011-06-17T21:23:19.398-07:002011-06-17T21:23:19.398-07:00healthy bitter gourd deliciously done looks wonder...healthy bitter gourd deliciously done looks wonderfulTorviewtorontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453013731812540021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-1700648371481860562011-06-17T18:23:23.530-07:002011-06-17T18:23:23.530-07:00@Mina Joshi,
I'm going to check out your rec...@Mina Joshi,<br /> I'm going to check out your recipe right now!kathy gorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004466498215502039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-85685412081991476192011-06-17T18:21:42.355-07:002011-06-17T18:21:42.355-07:00@Belinda @zomppa,
I'm going to be cooking mor...@Belinda @zomppa,<br /> I'm going to be cooking more of it tomorrow!kathy gorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004466498215502039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-12135888879323929782011-06-17T18:20:38.641-07:002011-06-17T18:20:38.641-07:00@Tiffany,
It is an intriguing flavor to be sure!@Tiffany,<br />It is an intriguing flavor to be sure!kathy gorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03004466498215502039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-44978400576776927192011-06-17T17:19:53.193-07:002011-06-17T17:19:53.193-07:00I've never had bitter melon...but I'm intr...I've never had bitter melon...but I'm intrigued!Tiffanyhttp://comowater.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-7186187601788842562011-06-17T13:00:58.850-07:002011-06-17T13:00:58.850-07:00My dad loves this stuff. You make the most bitter ...My dad loves this stuff. You make the most bitter look wonderful!Belinda @zomppahttp://www.zomppa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-19910695795414140612011-06-17T09:12:59.665-07:002011-06-17T09:12:59.665-07:00I have never tried bitter melon, but the colors ar...I have never tried bitter melon, but the colors are simply too pretty to resist. Wonderful post!Cookin' Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495903173224103152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-72295906117291326372011-06-17T08:12:25.196-07:002011-06-17T08:12:25.196-07:00Yes, I agree that this is a lovely post. Bitter m...Yes, I agree that this is a lovely post. Bitter melon are really good for diabetics and I grew up eating various versions of Karela curry. Your version used to be the most popular with my dad. My families favourite is one stuffed with masala. Check it out at http://www.givemesomespice.com/2010/05/karela-bitter-melon-curry.htm. You'll love this version too.Mina Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021299909319429438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1669690575334803852.post-76132746853527698292011-06-17T08:01:58.246-07:002011-06-17T08:01:58.246-07:00Beautiful post! I have never cooked 'karela...Beautiful post! I have never cooked 'karela' this way with urad daal and sugar...I must try this sometime.. I love the flavours of curry leaves and urad daal - transforms me straight to Southern India...<br /><br />Thanks for sharing<br />-ShilpaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com