tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post5699870685875132590..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: Methi Begun -- the way my Ma makes itBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-64692428633126819892016-11-27T06:04:58.276-05:002016-11-27T06:04:58.276-05:00Bong mom's recipe is always awesome. Simply li...Bong mom's recipe is always awesome. Simply liked itLoveBeingBonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044341669849079823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-932421016220199962012-08-08T12:28:43.703-04:002012-08-08T12:28:43.703-04:00Mamlu, that "Chicken Nahanewali" is a jo...Mamlu, that "Chicken Nahanewali" is a joke, I hope I have not offended anyone here with that.<br /><br />This methi dish is good but I must warn you that it will work for a small group of people else snipping through loads of methi might be hard work. For a larger group try alur domBongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-85705030616092534372012-08-08T12:20:43.920-04:002012-08-08T12:20:43.920-04:00Hey Bong Mom, don't know what I enjoy more, yo...Hey Bong Mom, don't know what I enjoy more, your writing or the wonderful smells I experience while I read it! <br />I am having a small dinner soon with special requests for Bong food and came in to peek at your recipes - particularly the non trad bong ones. In the process I learnt about Chicken Nahanewali and my life is altered forever!!!!! <br />I'm going to make your Methi begun and hope like hell it looks as good as it does in your photographs!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07228085160101839028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-57020139729915177992012-04-23T14:13:06.202-04:002012-04-23T14:13:06.202-04:00i'm in the kitchen this very minute, with the ...i'm in the kitchen this very minute, with the laptop open to your methi begun. the begun is cut up. and the methi - well, today, i'm not going snip-snip with the scissors, in honour of your ma's recipe. my daughter's on the kitchen floor, painstakingly plucking leaves from stem.Piahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933646544634162981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-2924182087521773142012-03-14T15:13:36.497-04:002012-03-14T15:13:36.497-04:00Hi Sandeepa,
I have always liked ur site.. i love ...Hi Sandeepa,<br />I have always liked ur site.. i love the way u write.<br />ur posts always make me smile.<br />Looking at this sabzi, i got inspired and got fresh methi and baingan for this. i sauteed a little onions first and then followed the rest. in the end i grated a small piece of paneer sitting in the fridge and added half teaspoon garam masala. the dish turned out very delicious. my hubby asked for seconds and thirds and was very happy to know that he will be getting this subzi in his lunch box the next day.<br />I never imagined baingan and methi combo will taste this good. thanks to u and ur mom for introducing a new favourite subzi in our home.Anushrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-68083288917169625282012-03-07T10:36:31.964-05:002012-03-07T10:36:31.964-05:00Hugs to your Mom! In fact, to all our Moms! Women ...Hugs to your Mom! In fact, to all our Moms! Women power!(flexing muscle) haha! Absolutely delicious! Ummm, the aroma, lovely!<br /><br />If don't want to have that bitter taste, I suggest, soaking the chopped methi leaves in salted water for sometime and then draining it off! Down goes the bitterness down the drain! But then what is methi without its bitterness!khabarpagolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-58121098859596766472012-03-02T18:51:31.311-05:002012-03-02T18:51:31.311-05:00Tried this out last weekend...hubby walked in the ...Tried this out last weekend...hubby walked in the house and said something smells good in here...LOL. I have never made this or had it before, we really liked it and will definitely be making it more often. i also added in a few potatoes just because i have weakness for them, unfortunately. Thanks, Bong mom, for sharing this recipe.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00849860692240566170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-51804497797322806122012-02-27T21:13:17.760-05:002012-02-27T21:13:17.760-05:00Hello Sandeepa,
I came across your site through Ra...Hello Sandeepa,<br />I came across your site through Raji (Miri). I knew Raji through a common friend.<br />I love your recipes and have always wanted to learn Bengali cooking from someone. And now I have found that perfect place......I'm sure I will be making many of your recipes especially the fish curries. Actually everything on your site is so tempting, I know I will attempt to make many dishes from your site!!! Thanks.Sanyahttp://sanyasrecipes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-36754395452792719282012-02-27T07:08:05.451-05:002012-02-27T07:08:05.451-05:00Absolutely. I have tried your dudh maach and tomat...Absolutely. I have tried your dudh maach and tomato diye macher jhol and they are gob-smacking delicious and easy to make. Plus love your insights on cooking and general and life in particular. Btw I am a Punjabi but will have to be anon for now as i don't blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-47691461608222393972012-02-24T14:05:03.124-05:002012-02-24T14:05:03.124-05:00Ha..ha..good descriptionHa..ha..good descriptionBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-21528734494393076792012-02-24T14:04:04.932-05:002012-02-24T14:04:04.932-05:00Dipali -- you should make a karela with baingan no...Dipali -- you should make a karela with baingan now or better still neem leaves with baingan. This is the season for that kind of stuff in Kolkata.Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-63502141224915360232012-02-24T14:02:51.068-05:002012-02-24T14:02:51.068-05:00Yes, i heard the methi seeds thing on FB too. Will...Yes, i heard the methi seeds thing on FB too. Will try that sometimesBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-24631376072603498862012-02-24T14:01:45.137-05:002012-02-24T14:01:45.137-05:00Are you serious ? made me very happy thoughAre you serious ? made me very happy thoughBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-33695283335048686622012-02-24T14:01:02.965-05:002012-02-24T14:01:02.965-05:00At last found someone :)At last found someone :)Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-69825332470310478302012-02-24T14:00:09.531-05:002012-02-24T14:00:09.531-05:00Oh no, do slow down. That is what it is meant to d...Oh no, do slow down. That is what it is meant to do :)Bong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-32591946232196618662012-02-24T13:59:15.960-05:002012-02-24T13:59:15.960-05:00Thank youThank youBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-66242780520882596062012-02-23T21:53:46.717-05:002012-02-23T21:53:46.717-05:00Hi Sandeepa,
I have been reading your blog but a...Hi Sandeepa, <br /><br />I have been reading your blog but always in rush :). Love the recipe its simple and sounds delicious. I'm sure it tasted heavenly!!. Will try it next time when I have both. Nothing can beat mom's cooking :).<br /><br />Hugs<br />~SPShivapriyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04794021258714095919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-44948133773004789932012-02-23T10:40:55.877-05:002012-02-23T10:40:55.877-05:00Hi Sandeepa,
I am Geetashree. I stay in Delhi. I ...Hi Sandeepa,<br /><br />I am Geetashree. I stay in Delhi. I have been introduced to your blog recently. I had lately become a lousy cook. Following your recipes have perked up my dishes. Thanks for sharing the way you share all your secrets.<br /><br />Lovevanderloosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15974007236500702721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-58192572495396032752012-02-22T20:49:28.773-05:002012-02-22T20:49:28.773-05:00It is an all-clad stainless steel saucier. Check i...It is an all-clad stainless steel saucier. Check in amazon http://www.amazon.com/All-Clad-Stainless-2-Quart-Saucier-Pan/dp/B00005AL5P<br /><br />I love it. Not a lot of fat but I would say a little more than a non-stick pan.BongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-62062028106871548802012-02-22T20:16:26.796-05:002012-02-22T20:16:26.796-05:00I like your kadhai! I am currently looking for goo...I like your kadhai! I am currently looking for good kadhai/wok type recommendations to replace my old non-stick faithful. Do you mind telling me which brand you have and how does it work for you? Does it need a lot of fat during cooking to avoid the food sticking?evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-30554427264273472042012-02-22T18:16:02.935-05:002012-02-22T18:16:02.935-05:00Ei tumi Japanese eggplant try koro. Amar MIL ekhan...Ei tumi Japanese eggplant try koro. Amar MIL ekhane ele bolen oita onar better lage.BongMomhttp://www.bongcookbook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-49092874600360971772012-02-22T17:06:07.878-05:002012-02-22T17:06:07.878-05:00First para- Chicken nahanewali ..OMG! :-D..still s...First para- Chicken nahanewali ..OMG! :-D..still some <br />more :-D ( and I am still laughing my heart out)..eggplants here in abroad are not the kind of begun we get back home..onek tel lagey bhajte/taste O alada hoye..keno janina..I have really stopped buying eggplants here..eyi baar eyita dekhe ki khete iche hoche..kalke sahosh kore eggplants kine anbo..hugs and smilesJaya Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474786799687276472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-4475981876916978772012-02-22T10:50:28.460-05:002012-02-22T10:50:28.460-05:00Aww..Hugs Sohini. I am sure you will make sweeter ...Aww..Hugs Sohini. I am sure you will make sweeter memories with your daughterBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-309355474854854922012-02-22T09:43:23.860-05:002012-02-22T09:43:23.860-05:00I love this write up Sandeepa...maybe because I...I love this write up Sandeepa...maybe because I'd never know how it'd be to have my mother loitering and working around in my kitchen....I can only imagine, thanks to your words :)<br /><br />Lovely recipe...will try it soon! Kakima ke thank you janio :)<br /><br />SohiniCassia Barkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04109285440657334477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-6174404735920755462012-02-21T16:11:35.933-05:002012-02-21T16:11:35.933-05:00hi BongMom. I love your blog. It's bloody bril...hi BongMom. I love your blog. It's bloody brilliant. Bengali cuisine and bengalis in general fascinated me as I spent my childhood in Calcutta.i am sure you know what i mean and won't take offence:) <br />you are a life-saver for teaching a cash-strapped student how to cook.<br />still gushing as the recipes on here are easier to follow than others that are accompanied by a video on youtube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com