tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post8901558502706484844..comments2024-03-16T06:57:34.250-04:00Comments on Bong Mom's CookBook: Khejur Gur er Paayesh ~ Rice PuddingBong Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-30728670186699475792018-02-15T14:27:42.096-05:002018-02-15T14:27:42.096-05:00when should I add the half & halfwhen should I add the half & halfDiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477241813763348479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-46337597358705497922017-08-20T22:09:53.109-04:002017-08-20T22:09:53.109-04:00I did find nolen gur at Patel brothers grocery, it...I did find nolen gur at Patel brothers grocery, it's from Bangladesh. Not yet able to make the payesh. I can imagine <br />the aroma of the gur floating through the house, as my mother used to make it for me on my birthday.Anjanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02318162161048450446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-40420039069447645512017-03-15T23:34:59.922-04:002017-03-15T23:34:59.922-04:00Where is Biswa Bangla?Please tell me.Btw Bongmom,I...Where is Biswa Bangla?Please tell me.Btw Bongmom,I learnt the right way to make payesh from you and so many other Bengali dishes.<br />I started reading your articles as I love reading your style but ended up cooking such delicious dishes and the right way too!Delohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838283413684441508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-25416344251714265062017-03-13T12:59:53.186-04:002017-03-13T12:59:53.186-04:00next time someone is in kolkata ask them to get yo...next time someone is in kolkata ask them to get you the Nalen Gur tubes from Biswa Bangla. Superb and inexpensive plus they keep for three months! I am going to make this recipe with a nalen gur tube tomorrow!Bonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14439206833243778431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-21044996093015892702013-10-05T01:25:29.892-04:002013-10-05T01:25:29.892-04:00I have never made rice pudding, but I think I will...I have never made rice pudding, but I think I will try this recipe - sounds so natural and delicious too!www.mattitos.comhttp://www.mattitos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-41086582203346926772013-02-26T09:31:52.160-05:002013-02-26T09:31:52.160-05:00I have done with only sugar too. I think molasses ...I have done with only sugar too. I think molasses might work. Not sure about brown sugar since it has a slight bitter tasteBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-59873896543087883632013-02-25T15:32:01.522-05:002013-02-25T15:32:01.522-05:00Hi! Thank you so much for this recipe. If I don&...Hi! Thank you so much for this recipe. If I don't have khejur'er gur, can I just use 2 cups of sugar and add it when the rice has cooked? I've heard of people using brown sugar as well. Have you ever tried that? Thanks again. Great blog!!Joyeetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992384632613778187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-69393793615077619222011-11-03T22:09:03.872-04:002011-11-03T22:09:03.872-04:00I just bought khejur gur-er patali from Boston - a...I just bought khejur gur-er patali from Boston - a place called FoodLand in Cambridge ... it looks authentic enough, though i am going to cook payesh and kheer soon and will let you know how it turns out .... If you need patali, get a friend to parcel it to you from Boston. Its a Bangladeshi shop, so if i were you, i would search in the net the local bangladeshi shops if they keep it or not ...somdattaguptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960329004748369273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-63346533674733702002011-08-07T11:14:11.885-04:002011-08-07T11:14:11.885-04:00Khun shundor payesh. Did not know about the Muzzaf...Khun shundor payesh. Did not know about the Muzzaffarpur trivia though. Aamar Nolen Gurer Payesh e kishmish bhalo lage na, tai I omit it. I got my share of patali gur here from a Bangladeshi store. Hoarded some just in case.PreeOccupiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976093401508848605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-56269716862712946332010-08-10T22:57:42.492-04:002010-08-10T22:57:42.492-04:00Hi Sandeepa,
I don't know how to thank you. I ...Hi Sandeepa,<br />I don't know how to thank you. I never tried my hands in cooking before coming to US. And here your blogs are my only to-go points. I tried your cholar dal, alu posto, posto murgi, dhonepata panchforon diye murgi recipes among others. But it is only when I saw the light in my husband's eyes when he had the payesh on his birthday, I thought of saying this biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig thanks to you.Rituparnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-28521791474896421792010-03-29T08:35:40.174-04:002010-03-29T08:35:40.174-04:00Hi
I found your blog through a google search for k...Hi<br />I found your blog through a google search for khajur jaggery<br />A Bengali friend gave me some and told me it was very good for health. I was surprised at the health benefits of Gur itself.<br />I occasionally write for my local weekly and thought why not do a short article on the benefits of jaggery <br />would you mind if I used the description of the making of jaggery from your blog?Parihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522822788529298538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-38702111586020990792009-07-08T06:44:24.040-04:002009-07-08T06:44:24.040-04:00Does anyone Plz tell me where can I get Khejur gur...Does anyone Plz tell me where can I get Khejur gur @ b"lorenavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17151764410029300258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-39151409378687530562009-03-07T23:28:00.000-05:002009-03-07T23:28:00.000-05:00When i was overseas,to save up on gur,i'd make the...When i was overseas,to save up on gur,i'd make the payesh with sugar.At the end just add a bit of jaggery just for flavor.Delohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838283413684441508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-10159725232688815522009-03-07T23:15:00.000-05:002009-03-07T23:15:00.000-05:00dear sandeepa, I have bookmarked this recipe and i...dear sandeepa, I have bookmarked this recipe and it has been a while now.. I recently found that palm jaggery is available in the local asian store too :) . However I would like to know if i can substitute the sugar entirely with palm jaggery ? I have no clue about bengali cuisine and my hubby has been craving for authentic payesh for a long time now ... your input would be really appreciated!Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08753907896374891549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-42940472458336859492007-11-30T22:55:00.000-05:002007-11-30T22:55:00.000-05:00Nice, I made the Payesh following your Mom's recip...Nice, I made the Payesh following your Mom's recipe, Awesome!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-42392123209861578752007-11-12T22:20:00.000-05:002007-11-12T22:20:00.000-05:00thnks to u ,i learnt to make proper Paayesh today....thnks to u ,i learnt to make proper Paayesh today.Earlier the milk would curdle.Delohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838283413684441508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-29273219291444913272007-09-01T13:50:00.000-04:002007-09-01T13:50:00.000-04:00hi friend plz vist this sitehttp://thesoftwarehelp...hi friend plz vist this site<BR/>http://thesoftwarehelper.blogspot.com<BR/> thz plz vistAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-27587954327468434102007-06-09T02:22:00.000-04:002007-06-09T02:22:00.000-04:00Hi Sandeepa,Just found and really liked ur blog. Y...Hi Sandeepa,<BR/><BR/>Just found and really liked ur blog. You really write well. I will try to find Pathali gur tomorrow from a Bangladeshi store near us and make Payesh. Wanted to ask you, is there any trick in making alu sheddo dim sheddo, or just boil aloo and dim and mash and mix? I am kind of shy to ask my didun about something so simple.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again, very nice work.Rahulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698892058129846635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-38351510456196238102007-03-16T13:32:00.000-04:002007-03-16T13:32:00.000-04:00Hi MalavikaThanks for visiting my blogKabir Ji's D...Hi Malavika<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog<BR/><BR/><B><BR/>Kabir Ji's Doha that I have here is indeed about Khajur<BR/>check this URL too http://www.boloji.com/kabir/dohas/kd7.htm<BR/></B><BR/><BR/>There would be another doha about Babool too I am sure. His dohas are so profound and draws several examples from what we see around usBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-79886015016615296852007-03-15T20:35:00.000-04:002007-03-15T20:35:00.000-04:00Hi Sandeepa,Gr8 blog ! God bless :)The version of ...Hi Sandeepa,<BR/><BR/>Gr8 blog ! God bless :)<BR/><BR/>The version of Kabir's doha that I remember said that abt the BABOOL tree ....thats the acacia as far as i know. And it definitely fits in more appositely here I think.<BR/><BR/>Luv,<BR/><BR/>MalavikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-71494201866019046032007-01-31T09:19:00.000-05:002007-01-31T09:19:00.000-05:00Hi Sandeepa,
You have a wonderful writ...Hi Sandeepa,<br /> You have a wonderful writing style.I made this kheer for my marriage anniv and it was heavenly.Now thanx to ur blog,i can savour delicious bangali dishes.all the best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-7666764100244091042006-12-06T07:13:00.000-05:002006-12-06T07:13:00.000-05:00Hi,
I love this recipe because is similar tu panam...Hi,<br />I love this recipe because is similar tu panamenian one.<br />Your blog is really nice.<br />Hugs from Barcelona<br />GrethelGrethelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15968117868104998623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-79365120231906149962006-12-05T08:55:00.000-05:002006-12-05T08:55:00.000-05:00Thanks for reminding me about this doha. Wasn't th...Thanks for reminding me about this doha. Wasn't there a song in 'Akhiyon ke jharonkon se' based on these dohas ? Anyway, payesh looks absolutely delicious . Thanks for sharingKrithikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17520960389638861179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-89510472179639586232006-12-04T07:58:00.000-05:002006-12-04T07:58:00.000-05:00Vini, Hyderabadi, Vani, Seema, Meena
Thanks a lot ...Vini, Hyderabadi, Vani, Seema, Meena<br />Thanks a lot for your comments<br /><br />Vani: Yeah there should be Khejur Gur out there somewhere in NJ. But nowadays even in Kolkata, India you don't get the real thing unless you know a trusted seller or get it from the villages.<br />Many Gur sold by name of "Khejur Gur" is often not the pure oneBong Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15407918137263251235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35578975.post-74599593762713066172006-12-03T00:44:00.000-05:002006-12-03T00:44:00.000-05:00nice recipe for the entry shall..try once..thanks ...nice recipe for the entry shall..try once..thanks for sharing a wonderful recipe.Meena Kandlakutihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846817657201018416noreply@blogger.com