tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post2801824325386249695..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: The Toor Dal ChutneyBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-65574754920453529492008-02-10T18:40:00.000-05:002008-02-10T18:40:00.000-05:00The pictures are awesome, The chutney looks yummy ...The pictures are awesome, The chutney looks yummy :-) <BR/>That was a lovely write up. I remem my cousin bro also loved to collect soaps from five star hotels during the travelling..<BR/><BR/>www.zaiqa.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-31509251705078077592008-01-05T18:53:00.000-05:002008-01-05T18:53:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-87329471182289240802007-12-09T00:53:00.000-05:002007-12-09T00:53:00.000-05:00Anon/BodhisattvaThanks for your concern. You are v...Anon/Bodhisattva<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your concern. You are very right. Though the snoring is a bit exaggerated (writers license:), there is some snoring but not much. I am very much aware about sleep apnea. One of my friends went for the sleep lab too a month back<BR/><BR/>I also agree with you about the cholesterol level, it being a little high for the hubby. <BR/>We try to eat ok, and exercise and go for the annual checks,but genes also play a role in high cholesterol level.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry we try take as much preventive care as possible but yes maybe we should strive for better.<BR/><BR/>In fact I am planning to go for a TLC diet for the family from start of next year, lets see<BR/><BR/>Are you a doctor ?Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-43587734397049060692007-12-08T19:35:00.000-05:002007-12-08T19:35:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-12049767658443254312007-12-06T14:08:00.000-05:002007-12-06T14:08:00.000-05:00We make the parippu chtney here by roasting dal in...We make the parippu chtney here by roasting dal in a little oil,along with red chillies and a clove of garlic.Then grinding along with almost the same amt of cocnut.Minus hing..tamarind pate and curry leaves..These should add to the taste, but! :)Bharathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014321174810334067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-42647178038444850632007-12-05T14:02:00.000-05:002007-12-05T14:02:00.000-05:00i love all sorts of dal.....(okay i am preferentia...i love all sorts of dal.....(okay i am preferential to Masoor, but i love them all) and toor is what we eat the most at home ......i love your creativity with cooking, Sandeepa.....toor with guacamole...i love that...being no purist myself i totally appreciate these diversions :)<BR/><BR/>and may your li'l S always have reasons to smile :)<BR/><BR/>we are still in Florida....moving out in Dec end....the recent floods and storms do not change our plans .......thanks for keeping me in mind, sandeepa :)Chica, Cienna, and Calihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075584587849773235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-31489956890379888872007-12-04T16:36:00.000-05:002007-12-04T16:36:00.000-05:00toordal with guacamole wowwwwww veryyyy interestin...toordal with guacamole wowwwwww veryyyy interesting and chutney looksss delecioussssSagarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511533910904602762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-10364031745459643472007-12-04T13:12:00.000-05:002007-12-04T13:12:00.000-05:00the chutney looks super delicious sandeepa and add...the chutney looks super delicious sandeepa and added int he guacamole... great combination. I love the UP style arharer dal.Mandirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626963378027285069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-67575780702472963682007-12-04T11:09:00.000-05:002007-12-04T11:09:00.000-05:00Dont worry Sandeepa amaar meye powder er tin niye ...Dont worry Sandeepa amaar meye powder er tin niye khelto chhotobelaye - khelna porey thakto !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157665564024320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-32159454443500069062007-12-03T20:00:00.000-05:002007-12-03T20:00:00.000-05:00That looks delicious. I love making dal and have ...That looks delicious. I love making dal and have never thought of combining it with guacamole (another love of mine) I'll have to try it!KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05750984210726624891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-15072283600804353012007-12-03T13:14:00.000-05:002007-12-03T13:14:00.000-05:00SuganyaWhich ones ? ;-)Ramyahey i thought toor dal...Suganya<BR/>Which ones ? ;-)<BR/><BR/>Ramya<BR/>hey i thought toor dal chutney was pretty common, it isn't ?<BR/><BR/>Viji<BR/>Thank You :)<BR/><BR/>Shantanu<BR/>There is nothing to like about it !!! And you collect room key cards...ahem<BR/><BR/>Smita<BR/>Gentle (looks around) who me ? Are you ok ? Are you at the right blog :-)<BR/><BR/>Meera<BR/>Don't worry even I had not heard of it :) until Linda posted JFI-Toor and I first saw it at Asha's blog<BR/><BR/>Mystic<BR/>Hey toor dal chutney is not much effort really, it is quick compared to the Bong chutneys<BR/><BR/>SJ<BR/>I liked this chutney, tomar hubby'r bhalo lagbe kina janina, is he very tuned to Bangali khabar ? Coconut chutney er theke better mone hoy amar<BR/>Tobe guacamole mix kore dibbi lagchilo :)<BR/><BR/>I have a Cuisinart and a magic Bullet. This chutney was done in the Magic Bullet. For my Bong recipes, the Magic Bullet is great with posto, shorshe etc. I do not do heavier grinding than this anyway<BR/>Kobe jachcho India ?<BR/><BR/>Manasi<BR/><BR/>And I thought it was a very common chutney and only I didn't know about it<BR/><BR/>Shn<BR/><BR/>Yeah it is really nice to see them happy with the small stuff<BR/><BR/>Musical<BR/>Yeah I liked it with the guacamole added<BR/><BR/>Swapna<BR/>Don't tell me you don't make this. I thought every one in all 4 states of South India make this chutneyBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-78655909082151670052007-12-03T11:29:00.000-05:002007-12-03T11:29:00.000-05:00hi sandeepatoor dal chutney sounds interesting wit...hi sandeepa<BR/>toor dal chutney sounds interesting with idli.<BR/>no snow here yet.me too use the shower sandeepa..:-)(swapna susarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023927960844826212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-41055649235377408902007-12-02T20:02:00.000-05:002007-12-02T20:02:00.000-05:00Lil' S is so cute :). Kids really love those tiny ...Lil' S is so cute :). Kids really love those tiny things. Hey, the toor daal chutney is a cool idea. Must have tasted even yummier with added guacamole! Will have to try this one soon.musicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166797277993509485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-21891803900681628242007-12-02T16:52:00.000-05:002007-12-02T16:52:00.000-05:00hehehh...your first line obviously reminded me of ...hehehh...your first line obviously reminded me of one episode of F.R I. E.N.D.S where Ross takes such soaps and shampoos et al :))<BR/><BR/>Kids are so innocent right....I could just imagine your lil one jumping and dancing in joy :) <BR/><BR/>adding the chutney to guacamole...hmm...u re one adventurer :)<BR/><BR/>ShnMishmash !https://www.blogger.com/profile/18038923718366741085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-91489859714902451622007-12-02T16:20:00.000-05:002007-12-02T16:20:00.000-05:00hehehe good I'm not the only one:). I like those t...hehehe good I'm not the only one:). I like those tiny winy shampoo bottles:). <BR/><BR/>Toordal chutney looks cool.we add raw garlic at the end along with roasted cumin seeds.Shivapriyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794021258714095919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-6573063905081353922007-12-02T14:09:00.000-05:002007-12-02T14:09:00.000-05:00Li'll things please li'll people!!! God bless S!...Li'll things please li'll people!!! God bless S!!<BR/>Toor dal chutney.. now tor dal is a regular at home, but never had chutney before!!Manasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-20868499247888155362007-12-02T13:27:00.000-05:002007-12-02T13:27:00.000-05:00I love your stories of li'l S - and the chutney so...I love your stories of li'l S - and the chutney sounds like a must-try for me. My coconut chutney always turn out awful. will try this next time I make idlid'. BTW, did you use a desi sumeet or Preethi or the american blenders for this chutney? I am trying to decide if I should buy a mixer/grinder from India when I go in Dec - but not sure if my Bong type recipes really need the heavy duty ones from there...SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064852967846506552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-68745808832965624862007-12-02T12:50:00.000-05:002007-12-02T12:50:00.000-05:00Oh mine...what a lovely post. I could picture li'l...Oh mine...what a lovely post. I could picture li'l S dancing around in happiness. Shotti...ki misti Li'l S! So much innocence is possible only in a kid. I like good toiletries from good hotels too. Why let them go into waste when I have seen the housekeeper chuck it off. <BR/><BR/>Keep up your good writing Sandeepa. I love to read them. Have you considered writing fiction or memoir ? You should give it a try. I promise to buy your book :)<BR/><BR/>I like your toor dal chutney, although it seems like a lot of effort.<BR/><BR/>-MysticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-63148517295691190772007-12-02T10:35:00.000-05:002007-12-02T10:35:00.000-05:00You write so well. I enjoyed your post and that st...You write so well. I enjoyed your post and that story of sweet innocence! Amen, really! May God bless your little one!<BR/>Toor Daal chutney - is something I've never heard of. But then there are many things I have not heard of and am constantly learning something new from every food blog. <BR/>Thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe!Meerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762543180503232926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-637396214541644422007-12-02T05:23:00.000-05:002007-12-02T05:23:00.000-05:00Hilarious!! You are so gentle and still funny with...Hilarious!! You are so gentle and still funny with your observations of domestic bliss. Lots and lots of good wishes to you all. <BR/><BR/>SmitaServesYouRighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466022858238391453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-88468030318665645542007-12-02T01:47:00.000-05:002007-12-02T01:47:00.000-05:00LOL! Enjoy your posts as always; especially those ...LOL! Enjoy your posts as always; especially those little bits of family life served before the main course :-)<BR/><BR/>Looks like people 'collect' more than the miniature shampoos and soap (I collect the room keycards!) and so some hotels now have a menu of items with prices so you can buy something you like in the room. <BR/><BR/>Your hubby will like the part about the snoring... :-)Shantanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775725512802702601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-42177846284253503572007-12-02T00:20:00.000-05:002007-12-02T00:20:00.000-05:00Nice post and nice entry Sandeepa. VijiNice post and nice entry Sandeepa. VijiVijihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05437562176453868956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-14801409160231579552007-12-01T23:38:00.000-05:002007-12-01T23:38:00.000-05:00Very sweet write up!! Enjoyed reading it :)Toor da...Very sweet write up!! Enjoyed reading it :)<BR/>Toor dal chutney does sounds "interesting" :D... Will try it sometime. Thanx for the ideaRamya's Mane Adigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473159483411636711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-12773213286366054892007-12-01T19:48:00.000-05:002007-12-01T19:48:00.000-05:00Glad to know I am not the only wierdo out here :DGlad to know I am not the only wierdo out here :DSuganyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821337638419512585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-80989588025709863892007-12-01T18:51:00.000-05:002007-12-01T18:51:00.000-05:00SusanI saw your pics...absolutely gorgeous.I carry...Susan<BR/>I saw your pics...absolutely gorgeous.<BR/>I carry my body wash & shampoo though, I need to use my own stuff whereever I am though I like sniffing and carrying those tiny toileteries back homeBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.com