tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post2789345381855703133..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: Labra -- for Saraswati PujoBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-76158789717381609442017-03-07T23:07:46.373-05:002017-03-07T23:07:46.373-05:00Labra with luchi is one of my favourite Bengali co...Labra with luchi is one of my favourite Bengali combos. I hail from the other part of Bengal and we regularly have this for breakfast. I recently started a food vlog/blog and will be posting my mother's version of Labra around Pohela Boishakh (https://www.foodieverse.net/) <br />Thank you BongMom, for your erudite posts, and for rekindling a passion for authentic recipes in me :)Tamarahttps://www.foodieverse.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-13339644524369190852014-09-24T23:36:37.416-04:002014-09-24T23:36:37.416-04:00Hi BongMom,
Question for you: can you clarify wha...Hi BongMom,<br /><br />Question for you: can you clarify what it means to 'saute covered'? Do you mean that it should be covered the whole time and not stirred? Should the heat be lowered during the covering to prevent burning? I noticed at this point I need to add a little water and after that the other vegetables that are added later are 'stewed & steamed' rather than sauteed (which I think of as the verb for stirring in oil). Thanks in advance for the clarification! - Moni<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-62047176636785112712014-02-03T22:18:51.820-05:002014-02-03T22:18:51.820-05:00Don't need to really fry them individually, ju...Don't need to really fry them individually, just saute and let the full cooking get done only at the end. I never said 5 mins, if you read the recipe correctly it says "Add little water about say 1/2 cup and cover and cook. Check in between, if more water is needed add more water and cook till veggies are done." The "veggies are done" is the keyword. It is a mix so the individual sauteeing is not that importantBongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-34232640105171073442013-03-19T13:13:36.601-04:002013-03-19T13:13:36.601-04:00The recipe was easy, and came out well too, but I ...The recipe was easy, and came out well too, but I wd check the times, it took me significantly longer for the different sautes, and even the final cooking ( definitely not a 5 min job!). Otherwise a good recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-46586468242864627882012-03-05T20:01:38.253-05:002012-03-05T20:01:38.253-05:00Labra and Panchmishali tarkari are same with a lit...Labra and Panchmishali tarkari are same with a little difference. Labra means,all the vegetables are mixed up so much after cooking that they appear to be clinging to one another where as in panchmishali, vegebles do not like to cling anyone.<br />If you put few leaves and stems of cauliflower leaves, the flavour becomes devine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-87494275615919683082011-02-17T17:53:10.871-05:002011-02-17T17:53:10.871-05:00I made this recipe over the weekend - a bit late f...I made this recipe over the weekend - a bit late for pujo but it was good all the same. Only complaint is how fast it was finished! I had to make a second batch, which was good as it used up the rest of the butternut squash. <br /><br />Why is Labra a horrible name though?Andrea M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03298212147072535367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-88892358599667706502011-02-11T09:23:46.010-05:002011-02-11T09:23:46.010-05:00Sandeepa, Its a pleasure reading your anecdotes an...Sandeepa, Its a pleasure reading your anecdotes and recipes........Please dont stop. <br />Have you read Minakshie Dasgupta's Calcutta Cookbook.Your writing reminds me of her book.<br />I am a foodie, and love to read and learn about food.Shabnamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342590796723423949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-57971267120318249432011-02-11T01:34:25.868-05:002011-02-11T01:34:25.868-05:00Sandeepa, congratulations for having presented a w...Sandeepa, congratulations for having presented a wholesome meal, chock full of goodness! Good healthy vegetables will keep off the food cravings, while at the same time helping you maintain your ideal weight and fight off the various obesity related diseases rampant today. For some expert tips and suggestions on healthy eating habits visit our blog at Knorrseven.Knorr Souphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661622082904385039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-33958181285637462162011-02-10T01:38:54.475-05:002011-02-10T01:38:54.475-05:00You were missed!! :) Welcome back. Another mixed v...You were missed!! :) Welcome back. Another mixed vegetable dish to try - you Bongs really like mixing up your veggies don't you!<br /><br />...I love khichuri/khichdi/pongal - basically the rice lentil mixture in all its forms.Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676408925598600874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-7976560820627553432011-02-10T00:34:26.882-05:002011-02-10T00:34:26.882-05:00i made the labra this Saraswati pujo, with dali ki...i made the labra this Saraswati pujo, with dali kichudi and chaatni :) and it was awesome. :) 5 helpings of veges. the easy way.ritikahttp://copyandcoffee.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-16416656716268204842011-02-10T00:22:30.521-05:002011-02-10T00:22:30.521-05:00Haha.. escape velocity! Always good to hear your p...Haha.. escape velocity! Always good to hear your profound thoughts Bong Mom! :D Happy Saraswati Pujo to you!SS blogs herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14277887171436832914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-57197242867132715702011-02-09T06:09:49.701-05:002011-02-09T06:09:49.701-05:00Sandeepa,
I do remember on Saraswati Pujo , khichu...Sandeepa,<br />I do remember on Saraswati Pujo , khichuri and labra, payesh and chatni was a special menu ..onek din hoyeche eyi Saraswati Pujor special menu kheye :-).LoL on escape velocity and delta difference :-)..Good to see you back with a lovely post..keep posting feels so good to read them..hugs and smilesJaya Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474786799687276472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-44356504922987125982011-02-08T15:58:44.252-05:002011-02-08T15:58:44.252-05:00Sitting in bed with a bad viral and I did not read...Sitting in bed with a bad viral and I did not read through the whole post as well. The picture of the bowl full of Labra did it for me. The congestion felt better and I was perhaps drooling. Do not have energy to make it for Saraswati Pujo this year, will remain content with your post and picture. <br /><br />Hope the hathay kori went well. <br /><br />PiyaChildhood Journeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07265069362769610766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-44248845486479666332011-02-08T13:53:57.670-05:002011-02-08T13:53:57.670-05:00Relieved to see you back. Best wishes for the haat...Relieved to see you back. Best wishes for the haatey khoriBongHomeChefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709497824813140021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-85712683517841346622011-02-08T13:27:19.571-05:002011-02-08T13:27:19.571-05:00What is delta difference? Minor differences? I loo...What is delta difference? Minor differences? I looked up escape velocity on Wikipedia! :)srahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243944393796831559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-67521883423691197652011-02-08T10:54:01.059-05:002011-02-08T10:54:01.059-05:00jak, kodin ghure ghure paaye byatha hoye gechhilo....jak, kodin ghure ghure paaye byatha hoye gechhilo.Kuntalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675088325804867045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-7829136454290784722011-02-08T06:07:23.127-05:002011-02-08T06:07:23.127-05:00Please, please don't leave us in the lurch aga...Please, please don't leave us in the lurch again. I have sooo missed your colourful and delicious blog - it is the only blog that I subscribe to.I will make Labra (happened to have got a begoon in the fridge)with Khichuri tonight...can't wait!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-71826554993051819062011-02-08T03:36:57.897-05:002011-02-08T03:36:57.897-05:00Good to see you back San! You do make it a point t...Good to see you back San! You do make it a point to cook special dishes for festivals...I have to learn from that! Escape velocity....huh??!!Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338468510575659800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-66217231125480036782011-02-08T03:15:20.376-05:002011-02-08T03:15:20.376-05:00Without even going into the details of Labra (whic...Without even going into the details of Labra (which am sure will be very good)....am so happy to see you back...<br />;-))<br /><br />dayeetaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-62216069031680209242011-02-08T00:22:14.916-05:002011-02-08T00:22:14.916-05:00oh, I so love saraswati pujo as we used to dress u...oh, I so love saraswati pujo as we used to dress up in saris and go from pandal to pandal enjoying. And, surely how can I not love khichuri and labra. Thanks for the recipe.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05381030520215535446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-30488783212413049742011-02-08T00:17:12.026-05:002011-02-08T00:17:12.026-05:00Happy to see ur post, never knew Saraswati Pujo fa...Happy to see ur post, never knew Saraswati Pujo falls in this time of year.<br />The labra is simply awesome :)Chamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912395013740648068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-27683634041449951192011-02-07T17:25:56.015-05:002011-02-07T17:25:56.015-05:00lajawab labra reciper jonno onek onek dhonnobad.lajawab labra reciper jonno onek onek dhonnobad.Ronitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157083905862197270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-9592010075134427822011-02-07T15:38:23.071-05:002011-02-07T15:38:23.071-05:00Hey BongMom,
Nice to see you back!The labra looks ...Hey BongMom,<br />Nice to see you back!The labra looks so good - I guess you can add almost anything to a labra,just that the spices have to be the same for that typical 'Pujo pujo' taste!<br /><br />Loved reading your post - as always!:)<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><a href="http://www.witwokandwisdom.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wit,wok&wisdom</a>Sudhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276920563479019631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-60235065929979940612011-02-07T08:47:03.847-05:002011-02-07T08:47:03.847-05:00Love the dish and goes fine with khichudi :)Love the dish and goes fine with khichudi :)Priyankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722518112265072571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-66909145185599147212011-02-07T07:58:37.550-05:002011-02-07T07:58:37.550-05:00I love the name of the dish, i have never had this...I love the name of the dish, i have never had this looks yumm.Finlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122357811540919609noreply@blogger.com