tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post2790024580383704079..comments2024-03-19T16:42:42.948+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Dahl, Panch Phoran and CandlelightJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-21635633237945833362008-04-04T23:30:00.000+11:002008-04-04T23:30:00.000+11:00thanks Naomi - the cauliflower is great but I thin...thanks Naomi - the cauliflower is great but I think I definitely need to tweak this recipe if it is not just me who finds the spices don't jump out at you - I like your idea about the tempering at the end of the meal.Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34430740660977481462008-04-04T20:17:00.000+11:002008-04-04T20:17:00.000+11:00I made this dish last night, having bookmarked it ...I made this dish last night, having bookmarked it while travelling because it sounded great from the blogs. I didn't have all the spices, no fenegreek on my rack, but I followed the rest faithfully and also found the spices disappeared.<BR/><BR/>Usually when I make dahl I make the lentils plain and temper the spices in oil separately pouring the hot oil in at the end. I might try that next time as I really like the cauliflower texture in the dahl.naomijbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07361603956546723720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-21438371690007720462008-04-02T23:04:00.000+11:002008-04-02T23:04:00.000+11:00thanks Mrs W - I find the different uses of dal a ...thanks Mrs W - I find the different uses of dal a little confusing too which is why I left it in the recipe - to remind myself - but glad it is helpful to others too. And will have a look at the meme thanksJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-42803277691533434882008-04-01T13:08:00.000+11:002008-04-01T13:08:00.000+11:00thanks Kathleen - you should check out ricki on qu...thanks Kathleen - you should check out ricki on quinoa (see my quinoa muffins for the links) as she is a fount of wisdom! I will be trying it more too so look out for more recipes. And I think you would love the panch phoran - I'm looking forward to trying it again,<BR/><BR/>thanks Lisa - I had a look on your site and couldn't find any references - hope you will be blogging about it sometime, as you are a lot more comfortable with your spicy cooking than me!<BR/><BR/>thanks Ashley - i am better with pumpkin tips than spice tips :-)<BR/><BR/>thanks LisaRene - I have had more experiences with ground spices than whole spices so was wondering if this is why it was so different<BR/><BR/>thanks LB - maybe that is why in Bengal they use radhuni rather than mustard seeds. If I find this happening again I will be adding more spices like you!<BR/><BR/>Thanks cindy - I think my love of dahl is also a sign of how my food habits have changed - the quinoa muffins are now posted so you can check them out!Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-23300415613527178432008-04-01T13:03:00.000+11:002008-04-01T13:03:00.000+11:00Thank you for explaining that dal = lentils! I've...Thank you for explaining that dal = lentils! I've been drooling over dal recipes all over the blogosphere with no idea what it is... and now the mystery is solved! *yay*<BR/><BR/>And...<BR/><BR/>I've tagged you for a meme, <A HREF="http://mrswskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/03/six-word-memoir.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748231341500700924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43821673094470838332008-04-01T11:32:00.000+11:002008-04-01T11:32:00.000+11:00What a shame that your dahl ended up bland! Ten y...What a shame that your dahl ended up bland! Ten years ago I would never have believed it, but now dahl really *is* a comfort food for me. :-)<BR/><BR/>Quinoa muffins sound good - tell us more about them!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-73031015879483779562008-03-31T11:01:00.000+11:002008-03-31T11:01:00.000+11:00I've noticed that the mustard seeds take a really ...I've noticed that the mustard seeds take a really long time to pop, while seeds like cumin, fennel need just 2 or 3 seconds if the oil is hot enough. So, i add the seeds separately - first mustard, when they pop, the remaining ingredients. <BR/><BR/>Also, I add another layer of flavoring - like a tbsp of coriander-cumin powder. And i finish off the dhal with fresh lemon juice (1 tsp) and chopped cilantro. Good luck!Lazy Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295669217754498099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-69736834514995431922008-03-31T08:01:00.000+11:002008-03-31T08:01:00.000+11:00I'm often disappointed in the lack of flavor when ...I'm often disappointed in the lack of flavor when I cook with Indian spices but can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. At first I thought I wasn't "tempering" the spices enough, then I thought I might be "tempering" them too much :) Panch Phoran is a mix I will eagerly try.LisaRenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033748967210196808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-74278152740280831792008-03-31T06:46:00.000+11:002008-03-31T06:46:00.000+11:00I've never heard of panch phoran. Sounds interesti...I've never heard of panch phoran. Sounds interesting! Thanks for the tip about adding extra pumpkin puree to soups.eatme_delicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14657772782487330009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-30783165908071756722008-03-31T05:33:00.000+11:002008-03-31T05:33:00.000+11:00You probably won't be surprised to hear that I enj...You probably won't be surprised to hear that I enjoy cooking with panch phoran. I'd certainly enjoy playing around with this recipe!Lisa Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596930753946940084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-14539193965379174762008-03-30T23:29:00.000+11:002008-03-30T23:29:00.000+11:00I have never heard of this spice mix, but it sound...I have never heard of this spice mix, but it sounds delicious. I could almost smell it as I read your entry! Shame about the dahl, though. :(<BR/><BR/>I am interested in quinoa, though - I bought some but have yet to cook it. Something to experiment with next time we have a lazy weekend at home, I think. I'd love some recommendations as to how to cook it, and what kinds of things it goes well with.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09666500509125349130noreply@blogger.com