tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post4074793069278222054..comments2024-01-25T01:25:16.718-08:00Comments on Evolving Tastes: Oven cooked Baby potatoes in Tomato gravyevolvingtasteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-4373819414029194202008-04-27T18:43:00.000-07:002008-04-27T18:43:00.000-07:00Anjali, I am thrilled to hear that! You know, resp...<I>Anjali, I am thrilled to hear that! You know, responses like these are immensely gratifying. </I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-53518377383600685092008-04-27T09:00:00.000-07:002008-04-27T09:00:00.000-07:00ET I just tried this for dinner and it is lip smac...ET I just tried this for dinner and it is lip smacking I must say. Thank God I have leftovers for my lunch box 2morow :). Thanks for sharing.Anjali Kolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01461685370304758571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-16188817902997105042007-12-11T15:17:00.000-08:002007-12-11T15:17:00.000-08:00Mithila, that is cool. Either way, don't be silent...<I>Mithila, that is cool. Either way, don't be silent. :-)</I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-86418333150883421572007-12-10T12:18:00.000-08:002007-12-10T12:18:00.000-08:00I don't have a blog anymore (don't even remember t...I don't have a blog anymore (don't even remember the URL of something I had a couple years ago). Looking at all these foodie blogs - I am tempted to start one myself! I will let you know, if I ever end up starting one. For the time being, I'll continue to be a blogeur / silent lurker. :)<BR/><BR/>Btw, I came upon your blog while searching for tips and tricks on Shreekhand.Mithilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826943260086160945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-68442774636879200192007-12-07T11:53:00.000-08:002007-12-07T11:53:00.000-08:00Manisha, I am now on the trail of real cinnamon to...<I>Manisha, I am now on the trail of real cinnamon too. I have also called upon our friends (with names like adrak and jungli phool) to help me identify some of the stuff I already have. Its getting complicated! Will let you know what I find out.</I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-83671327748567742882007-12-07T11:51:00.000-08:002007-12-07T11:51:00.000-08:00Mithila, welcome to my blog. Yes, this could be co...<I>Mithila, welcome to my blog. Yes, this could be considered a less rich cousin of dum aloo because there is no frying involved, and very little oil is used to saute the onion-tomato masala. I sprinkle the masala at the end only because that is what the original recipe said, but most of the times I do not even use the garam masala. I like the cinnamon and clove flavor, which gets even deeper after baking. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your very kind words about the pictures on my blog, but I think I have much room for improvement. btw, do you have a blog too? Your blogger profile is not available, so I could not tell.<BR/></I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-35239166727658671302007-12-06T12:56:00.000-08:002007-12-06T12:56:00.000-08:00Forgot to ask: why would you sprinkle the garam ma...Forgot to ask: why would you sprinkle the garam masala as a garnish of sorts instead of sauteing it with the rest of the masalas in the stove top stage?Mithilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826943260086160945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-46746835625205389002007-12-06T12:49:00.000-08:002007-12-06T12:49:00.000-08:00A really interesting recipe indeed! A slightly les...A really interesting recipe indeed! A slightly less rich cousin of dum aloo (is alur dum the same thing?). The pictures on your website are absolutely beautiful. You have used natural light incredibly well.Mithilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08826943260086160945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-10477607790664222062007-12-05T09:49:00.000-08:002007-12-05T09:49:00.000-08:00Anita has been looking for true cinnamon in Delhi ...Anita has been looking for true cinnamon in Delhi and it is not available. She can get cassia for Rs. 200/kg and 'fake' cinnamon for Rs. 20/kg. Neither of us is sure what 'fake' cinnamon is but I would hazard a guess and say it could be malabrathum (Cinnamomum tamala or Cinnamomum tejpata). I am not sure what you have. True cinnamon is about Rs. 2000/kg online.Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-10488554501921924742007-12-03T19:32:00.000-08:002007-12-03T19:32:00.000-08:00Sorry about the typo, I meant Shantanu.Sorry about the typo, I meant <I>Shantanu</I>.evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-91995095564455653342007-12-03T15:42:00.000-08:002007-12-03T15:42:00.000-08:00Shantana, welcome to my blog. Arnab is Bengali, so...<I>Shantana, welcome to my blog. Arnab is Bengali, so there is a good chance that what you make is quite similar indeed. </I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-73324838361353437342007-12-03T15:40:00.000-08:002007-12-03T15:40:00.000-08:00Manisha, thanks for the link - I finally got a cha...<I>Manisha, thanks for the link - I finally got a chance to read and ponder over it. So, what I was thinking is cinnamon is really cassia and vice versa!? As for the prices - I bought 'dalchini' recently in India, and it wasn't expensive at all. About Rs. 18 (or 50 c) for a small packet, and the same amount would cost a lot more here, whether it is the reddish brown quills in regular grocery stores, or brown bark from desi stores.<BR/></I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-46408618050744230562007-12-01T22:27:00.000-08:002007-12-01T22:27:00.000-08:00Hmm. Interesting! While this is a dish that gets ...Hmm. Interesting! While this is a dish that gets made fairly often at home, we have never thought of using the oven. Re: real cinnamon, I agree. We do this very often, and it makes a world of difference.Shantanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775725512802702601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-1482627742330895752007-11-29T23:39:00.000-08:002007-11-29T23:39:00.000-08:00ET, it is usually cassia in the US. Those beautifu...ET, it is usually cassia in the US. Those beautifully curled thick sticks are cassia bark. If you buy "ground cinnamon" from Trader Joe's, check out the ingredients for it says cassia. I'd written <A HREF="http://www.spice-racks.com/cinnamon-the-truth-about-this-spice/" REL="nofollow">an article on cinnamon</A> for a friend in June, if you're interested.Indian Food Rockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13397829480472038159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-62068561252022841222007-11-29T14:53:00.000-08:002007-11-29T14:53:00.000-08:00I've never thought of cooking baked potatoes in th...I've never thought of cooking baked potatoes in this way before. Thanks for the idea.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-20060562392430194812007-11-29T14:09:00.000-08:002007-11-29T14:09:00.000-08:00No, it doesn't have yogurt. The ingredients are th...No, it doesn't have yogurt. The ingredients are the same as yours except that it does not have cloves, cinnamon or garam masala. Will send you the link by email. I am pretty sure you will recognize it once you see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-8512940332727332292007-11-29T12:11:00.000-08:002007-11-29T12:11:00.000-08:00Manisha, this isn't the alur dom - that one has yo...<I>Manisha, this isn't the alur dom - that one has yogurt in it, no? I liked this one so much that I didn't bother with any other. The oven baking was my twist on it. There are too many alur dom variations floating around. Do you mind sending me the one you used?<BR/><BR/>Thanks Rachna!<BR/><BR/>bindiya, thanks. It definitely gives you more time since you don't have to watch it over the stove.<BR/><BR/>Hi Erin, thanks, and welcome to my blog. I am usually curious how people get here, so I would like to know that if you don't mind.</I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-60277990237669053762007-11-29T12:10:00.000-08:002007-11-29T12:10:00.000-08:00Suganya, I have never made it so much ahead that i...<I>Suganya, I have never made it so much ahead that it needs to be refrigerated and baked the next day, but it might work. Look forward to your vegan roundup.<BR/><BR/>musical, yes, its relatively easy when there are other things to cook. Besides, potatoes are always a crowdpleaser, so I have atleast one potato dish when entertaining.<BR/><BR/>Rajitha, yup, hardly any fat calories in this one, and yet they stay whole and get tender.<BR/><BR/>Laavanya, thanks! Indeed, winter and baking go hand in hand.<BR/><BR/>TheCooker, you of all people need enlightment on this? Actually, no, the labels don't say it, but what one finds as cinnamon in American stores is cinnamon, and what we get in India is usually cassia. I think you just gave me an idea for a mini post. In the meanwhile, check out Gernot Katzer's Spice pages for details.</I>evolvingtasteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965307088019704302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-47480192246227949402007-11-29T06:59:00.000-08:002007-11-29T06:59:00.000-08:00This looks really wonderful. I agree, for all of ...This looks really wonderful. I agree, for all of the professional male chefs out there, I know very few great male home cooks. I wish I knew more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078191672957616447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-54208224647998482652007-11-29T06:42:00.000-08:002007-11-29T06:42:00.000-08:00Baking is such a great time saving option, this lo...Baking is such a great time saving option, this looks yummy!Bindiyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938499898322199299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-18780084293480753292007-11-29T04:40:00.000-08:002007-11-29T04:40:00.000-08:00hey nice baked potatoes... looks yummyhey nice baked potatoes... looks yummyRachnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796760582582675972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-27656341039753010402007-11-28T23:34:00.000-08:002007-11-28T23:34:00.000-08:00Is this the same as the alur dom recipe? I've made...Is this the same as the alur dom recipe? I've made that with parboiled potatoes and it is very delicious! Quick, too. Once I made it with mustard oil and it was even better! Haven't tried your method ie oven baked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-56315543295799291432007-11-28T22:06:00.000-08:002007-11-28T22:06:00.000-08:00Gorgeous!Real cinnamon v/s cassia bark....enlighte...Gorgeous!<BR/>Real cinnamon v/s cassia bark....enlightenment needed on this, please.<BR/>What does one look for on the label?TheCookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16998879039243771910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-11744914274502661112007-11-28T20:09:00.000-08:002007-11-28T20:09:00.000-08:00OMG.. that looks extremely good! I love the idea o...OMG.. that looks extremely good! I love the idea of baking it.. especially now that it's so cold. Makes the kitchen so much cosier :)<BR/>Thanks for this lovely recipe.Laavanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778057550064849231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23147607.post-51656734067056571872007-11-28T19:19:00.000-08:002007-11-28T19:19:00.000-08:00i am happy about the tatoes getting baked..that is...i am happy about the tatoes getting baked..that is a good calorie saver..as sometimes boiled ones get too soft on u..the dish looks yum!Rajithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15687505337772793643noreply@blogger.com