tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post97313158449435640..comments2024-03-19T01:39:59.000+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: Garam Masala and Gravy MysteriesJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-61580031726596851462010-02-05T17:44:17.358+11:002010-02-05T17:44:17.358+11:00This is an awesome recipe I have made twice which ...This is an awesome recipe I have made twice which has pleased my vegie husband and omni teenage son immensely. I have been growing zucchini's this year and challenging myself to try different recipes with them. <br /><br />I love Indian food and usually have a curry night once a week!!!<br /><br />Love your Easter (cheesy) nut roast too, this was a big hit at Xmas time. <br /><br />Sorry about late post but I had to tell you how great this recipe is. Thanks Johanna!Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01778308743036248936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-5333279511927354752008-03-08T13:12:00.000+11:002008-03-08T13:12:00.000+11:00I so adore Indian food, but have always been intim...I so adore Indian food, but have always been intimidated by the thought of making it at home. Good for you for going out of your comfort zone to make these koftas! I can imagine how wonderful it must have smelled in your kitchen while you were cooking!Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770462744965286386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-8324808576228124642008-03-07T22:24:00.000+11:002008-03-07T22:24:00.000+11:00thanks Monika - glad I am not the only one to feel...thanks Monika - glad I am not the only one to feel intimidated<BR/><BR/>thanks Lisa - I was surprised after I wrote this post to find a garam masala recipe in my notebook so maybe I will try that some time - although don't have an electric grinder!<BR/><BR/>thanks Cindy - I love how you and Michael have your bollywood and curry nights - and thanks for the tip on freezing. I think maybe I need a spice rack in my freezer :-)<BR/><BR/>thanks Mansi - great recipe and yes I can understand that the koftas would fall apart easily<BR/><BR/>thanks Lucy - pecans and garam masala sounds great!<BR/><BR/>thanks Emma - the spicy smell of indian always is so tempting!<BR/><BR/>thanks LisaRene - I agree I need to follow a few indian recipes to get a better feel for it<BR/><BR/>thanks chef erik - I think that there are many styles in indian cooking so maybe your girlfriend still needs to find a style for her?Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-85866644992842961902008-03-07T12:07:00.000+11:002008-03-07T12:07:00.000+11:00This looks crazy good, I love garam masala, thanx ...This looks crazy good, I love garam masala, thanx for the idea but don't think my girlfriend is gona like it, she's not crazy about Indian, mabey though :)Chef Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810042604938280614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-85639747285798384702008-03-06T17:47:00.000+11:002008-03-06T17:47:00.000+11:00I can completely relate to your views on homemade ...I can completely relate to your views on homemade Indian food. I too love it, but making homemade flusters me. I get easily overwhelmed with all the foreign ingredients and spices. I suspect the best thing to do is pick a recipe and emulate it, as you did. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you had a success in this recipe!LisaRenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033748967210196808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-84433362458678208122008-03-06T15:02:00.000+11:002008-03-06T15:02:00.000+11:00GOSH...indian food is my love. delish! way to make...GOSH...indian food is my love. delish! way to make my mouth watER!gchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658961615174223564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80772851324512445622008-03-06T09:48:00.000+11:002008-03-06T09:48:00.000+11:00Garam Masala is a beautiful spice mix - I'm with L...Garam Masala is a beautiful spice mix - I'm with Lisa and reckon you should try making your own at some point. <BR/><BR/>How to use the rest of your packet though...mmm...I quite like roasted nuts tossed in a teaspoon of oil and a tablespoon of garam masala. Pecans seem to like it the most. <BR/><BR/>Right. An Indian feast this weekend. Lovely kofta's. You are making me very hungry of late with all this prolific posting. Yum!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524429760235996360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-89323519370998389382008-03-06T09:24:00.000+11:002008-03-06T09:24:00.000+11:00Aaah!! that looks awesome Johanna! and you actuall...Aaah!! that looks awesome Johanna! and you actually did a great job with the koftas b'coz its easy for them to break once they are turned around a bit in the gravy! I hope zuchhini tasted good..ahven't tried with it anytime:)<BR/><BR/>And you can cook tonnes of indian or fusion recipes with garam masala! even adding a pinch to saffron rice adds a distinct flavor!:) thanks for trying out my recipe and sharing your experience!!:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-59491823790792133432008-03-06T09:10:00.000+11:002008-03-06T09:10:00.000+11:00Yum, I love koftas! (As you probably well know.)T...Yum, I love koftas! (As you probably well know.)<BR/><BR/>To make your garam masala last longer, see if you can squeeze it into your freezer. I've heard advice from several chefs that it's the best place for most spices.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-28023428454609254352008-03-06T08:40:00.000+11:002008-03-06T08:40:00.000+11:00Great job Johanna! Before you know it you will be ...Great job Johanna! Before you know it you will be making your own garam masala. I assure you, it's really easy, especially if you have a small electric grinder. I'd be happy to provide a few recipes.Lisa Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596930753946940084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-39924395482584981632008-03-06T07:28:00.000+11:002008-03-06T07:28:00.000+11:00I've always been a bit intimidated by Indian food,...I've always been a bit intimidated by Indian food, too (namely due to a really bad experience at an Indian restaurant). This recipe sounds awesome, though, and I can't wait to try it! Zucchini AND garam masala? Go figure!Monika Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323280644122921851noreply@blogger.com