tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post4544983719508029900..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: Gokul Pithe -- sweet delight for past SankrantiBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-86573086004014239112022-01-12T21:28:33.361-05:002022-01-12T21:28:33.361-05:00It was a very easy... Will surely make with your v...It was a very easy... Will surely make with your version... Indeed before sankranti it was a great help as gokul pithe is titir favourite.Paroma Gangulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397919999249377459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-41198833135673050272011-06-22T10:15:32.681-04:002011-06-22T10:15:32.681-04:00cool, i made them and tasted awesome.cool, i made them and tasted awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-35548230004961091132011-05-03T06:06:27.556-04:002011-05-03T06:06:27.556-04:00hi....I just love your blog. I am a south Indian, ...hi....I just love your blog. I am a south Indian, married to a Bengali for the last 20 years. I have used the recipes from your blog to satiate the appetie of my true bong husband and also have been praised by my in-laws for my ability to churn out Bengali dishes with true flair. Little do they know, that it is all due to the recipes that i find here. Thanks a lot. Am going to try pithey this weekend. Will get back to you and let you know how it turned out.Anandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09349801675935308072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-73578676477277518582011-03-08T09:54:40.234-05:002011-03-08T09:54:40.234-05:00Paromita
I cannot tell you how your comment has s...Paromita<br /><br />I cannot tell you how your comment has saddened and at the same time touched me.I really don't know what to say.<br />Hugs to you and if you want write to me any timeBongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-69878799206000855942011-03-08T09:28:50.223-05:002011-03-08T09:28:50.223-05:00no not malpua, mom made these..i rem very clearly....no not malpua, mom made these..i rem very clearly. she wouldn't soak them, but dip and take them out of the syrup.i have to try ths this holi!Richa Priyankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547256543440302052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-24882905117567427682011-03-07T03:17:31.509-05:002011-03-07T03:17:31.509-05:00hi sandeepa. gokul pithe is yummy. i remember devo...hi sandeepa. gokul pithe is yummy. i remember devouring the delicious pithes at my dadu's place. they used to make it with only khoya and no coconut. i tried gokul pithe and kheer patishaapta this sankranti. my family and friends goaded over the pieces, but it was nowhere near the taste of those made by dida, i felt.rupanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-5787726515096645452011-03-04T09:07:23.769-05:002011-03-04T09:07:23.769-05:00Richa
Oh, this one definitely is a very very Bong...Richa<br /><br />Oh, this one definitely is a very very Bong dosh. I think you are confusing it with malpua which is a little different. No stuffing there usually. If there is a stuffing then no soaking.Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-44496540344583843812011-03-04T03:08:33.036-05:002011-03-04T03:08:33.036-05:00my mum always makes these for holi, they were famo...my mum always makes these for holi, they were famous in the whole colony we stayed in and ppl wd drop in to taste these.. i have never made these ever, but the taste is so heavenly.. slurrrp.. maybe i can try making them this holi! I didnt even know it was a bong dish, we simply call it mom's pua :))Richa Priyankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13547256543440302052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-2736752394894980912011-02-28T20:45:40.474-05:002011-02-28T20:45:40.474-05:00Great pics and an interesting 'dessert' .....Great pics and an interesting 'dessert' .. will try it out soon and report back .. the comment from your 7 year old about pitha is reminiscent of my own niece who at about that age said in somber tones that while there was a virtual deluge of a rain, there was an unholy absence of cats or dogs - I had asked if it had rained cats and dogs! :-)<br /><br />You may want to consider updating your home page where it is declared that outside of Kolkata there is very little in the way of varied food and only Bongs are true blue foodies! Wrong!! I was very pleased with the Delhi food scene this past year.. down to the wonderful Vietnamese cuisine .. and every ounce of MY Punjabi blood screams FOOD!! :-DSValeCalGalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-56126371025441888622011-02-26T04:31:13.721-05:002011-02-26T04:31:13.721-05:00Looks divine. Love the sunlight in your pictures.Looks divine. Love the sunlight in your pictures.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548446455190363578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-60090294189005889142011-02-25T22:16:33.099-05:002011-02-25T22:16:33.099-05:00first time in your blog and it looks awsm :) I lik...first time in your blog and it looks awsm :) I liked the pithey you made .. i am not at all good at that, should be ashamed to call my bengali :)Kankanahttp://www.kankanasaxena.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-3589464328216424422011-02-24T16:59:43.050-05:002011-02-24T16:59:43.050-05:00Pithe maane 'back' er kotha shune khub haa...Pithe maane 'back' er kotha shune khub haaslam...bhishon cute laglo..and abt the pithe..m drooling now!Najnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-31385166313402033762011-02-23T15:20:42.930-05:002011-02-23T15:20:42.930-05:00LOL about the meaning of Pithe. I think I can eat ...LOL about the meaning of Pithe. I think I can eat the coco and khova mix right away without the frying part! Probably it might try without frying :)<br />Very warm post Sandeepa!Chamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912395013740648068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-14458031715288266662011-02-23T08:55:08.219-05:002011-02-23T08:55:08.219-05:00Mandira
Yeah, time does fly:-) Hey, you are now a...Mandira<br /><br />Yeah, time does fly:-) Hey, you are now a mom of a toddler :D<br /><br />Writerzblock<br /><br />ha, ha same here. Why do you think I said this was my first time ;-)<br /><br />Sanjeeta<br /><br />I make malpuas without stuffing. These might be like kheer stuffed malpuas some people make.<br /><br />Anu<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Mallika Di<br /><br />How are you ? Glad to see you after such a long time. Mail korbo.<br /><br />Sig<br /><br />Honestly, no idea !!!!<br /><br />J<br /><br />No, no, no way. You have to do the whole thing :-D The burfi is good but this is yummmmmmmBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-63746626997529724972011-02-23T08:50:44.633-05:002011-02-23T08:50:44.633-05:00Indo
Your ammayi's gulab jamun was more hard ...Indo<br /><br />Your ammayi's gulab jamun was more hard work with the home made khoya-kheer. I cheated.<br /><br />SS<br />Glad you liked it :)<br /><br />Priya<br />Yes, most bengali homes make pithe, pati-sapta on Sankranti<br /><br />Priya<br /><br />Thank You :)<br /><br />Sra<br /><br />What was your experience ?<br /><br />Miri<br /><br />Yes, it was a very good idea, the "pithe party"Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-19859776312883152442011-02-23T08:48:15.084-05:002011-02-23T08:48:15.084-05:00Rekha
It is indeed yumm
Notyet
yes, I needed to...Rekha<br /><br />It is indeed yumm<br /><br />Notyet<br /><br />yes, I needed to remember this recipe too<br /><br />Roshmi<br />Thanks<br /><br />Jaya<br /><br />ha, ha, anekdin age likhechi ar anekdin dhore likhechi bole bodh hoy. Gokul Pithe khete amar darun lage.<br /><br />Sharmilee<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Harini-jaya<br /><br />We love this one, really deliciousBongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-18436843708694526172011-02-23T04:14:48.893-05:002011-02-23T04:14:48.893-05:00Beautifully written...."the only warmth would...Beautifully written...."the only warmth would come from the mid-day sun. To soak up its warmth we would sit on the terrace, our freshly washed hair strewn across our back, the golden sun streaming down on us." <br /><br />I'll skip the frying and make just the barfi, yum :)Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338468510575659800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-543493668418008292011-02-23T04:11:14.801-05:002011-02-23T04:11:14.801-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jyothsnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02790598698223677750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-75813875269433511712011-02-23T00:19:59.277-05:002011-02-23T00:19:59.277-05:00So why is it called the same word as the back? coz...So why is it called the same word as the back? coz it causes an unnatural growth in the backside? It sounds sinful :). <br />How have you been Sandeepa? Been a while since I stopped by this space. Hope the "not so" new year is treating you well :)Sighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949737485794919264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-32063995258201118382011-02-22T23:03:48.406-05:002011-02-22T23:03:48.406-05:00yummy - I used to make them once but had forgotten...yummy - I used to make them once but had forgotten how to make them . Abaar banabo :)Otherwise kemon achho - mail koroAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14157665564024320442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-68929304033686265132011-02-22T09:42:46.979-05:002011-02-22T09:42:46.979-05:00Wow, never had this before.. Def try kore dekhte h...Wow, never had this before.. Def try kore dekhte hobe.. Lovely pictures..<br />http://bhalokhabo.blogspot.comAnu Santanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-22591063664080997472011-02-22T07:07:31.617-05:002011-02-22T07:07:31.617-05:00Love those pithe soaked in sugar syrup. Looks some...Love those pithe soaked in sugar syrup. Looks somewhat like Mal puas minus the coconut. Lovely read.sanjeeta kkhttp://litebite.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-14558964723217928202011-02-21T13:37:20.542-05:002011-02-21T13:37:20.542-05:00Looks yummylicious, but too much work for lazybone...Looks yummylicious, but too much work for lazybones like me!irAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-14459709656392950932011-02-21T11:24:55.570-05:002011-02-21T11:24:55.570-05:00I can't believe she is 7-year-old already! My ...I can't believe she is 7-year-old already! My parents always make the pithe payesh, I am lazy here. But I did make payesh this year. The pithe looks delish.Mandirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626963378027285069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-28012789484099095352011-02-21T00:46:12.526-05:002011-02-21T00:46:12.526-05:00Wow - batter fried AND soaked in sugar syrup - tha...Wow - batter fried AND soaked in sugar syrup - thats real mishti heaven! and I love the idea of pithe party - must have been fab!Mirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676408925598600874noreply@blogger.com