Home and away
28 Dec, 2007. 21 Comments. Leave a comment
Luscious coconut rice spiced with curry leaves and channa lentils
It is that time of the year. I am off to Kolkata, Thailand and Goa for the best part of six weeks.
Preparations began six weeks ago in earnest. By dear mother, that is.
First, she aired our room. A tribute to the eighties, complete with my trophies for winning egg and spoon races and coming last in a beauty contest. Then she road tested Biryani chefs oblivious to the global Basmati rice crisis.
I, for my part, have a filled a suitcase with thoughtful presents, too many clothes, and twelve pairs of handbags and shoes. (You never know who you’ll meet British Airways)
Of course, my holidays are only partly about lounging around. There are Bollywood dance moves to get right for my cousin’s five-day wedding extravaganza, the World Spice Congress to attend and a 100 aunties to keep content all in the space of the few weeks.
On the plus side – there will be Indian food. LOTS of it. Which I will then proceed to cook with every shortcut possible for myself and this blog.
So please bear with me. Have a BRILLIANT New Year. And treasure your Basmati rice supply.
PS = Pictured is Asha’s coconut rice. It is superb. I have cooked it for my boss and on Christmas Eve for all the family. I am still employed and my family love me more than ever. Need I say more?
Hi Mallika,
I see you’re off on your trip! I’m still interested in that cookbook you were offering during the raffle. If you can pick me up a copy, I’ll buy it and pay for shipping!
Have a great trip!
Marc
Hey Mallika,
Have a blast with family and friends. Happy holidays!
That sounds like a good life! Make sure you take pix so we can live vicariously through you
Happy New Year!
You will be missed! Have a fabulous vacation and come back soon!
Smita
Have agreat time Mallika. That sounds wonderful, I would love to spend the whole winter in Goa!! Happy new year, enjoy.
Thanks for trying Coconut rice and for enjoying it too. It’s the easiest and delicious dish, isn’t it? Glad you tried it. Have fun sweetie. see you when you come back. Hugs!:))
Have a lovely, lovely holiday Mallika. And happy new year. Look forward to reading all about your trip!
Have a wonderful time, Mallika! Look forward to benefitting from your food experiences.
have a wonderful new year and enjoy the time off and the food.
my my i’m suitably jealous!
Have a good trip! I look forward to your photos and recipes!
And Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Mallika! May the year bring you more good food. Have a wonderful trip.
xoxo
Your trip sounds wonderful … six weeks with your Mom, and in Thailand.
I liked your rice photo and would like a portion right now please! Yum.
I look forward to seeing your photos … have a great trip.
Enjoy ur trip. We are also going to India in march and will also go to goa, My husband’s birthplace.
Hi, have a safe fun filled trip! See ya soon.
Hi Mallika, you have a great blog with wonderful recipes. I am fascinated by the way you write and the awesome pictures.
Are you back yet
Smita
(Who is impatient as well as rude!)
Mallika!!! I miss you. Come back soon. (But have fun for as long as you’re away.)
Hi Krista and Smita
It has been a monstrous holiday. Back in action by the end of this week so pls watch this space (and thanks for caring!!)
More soon
M
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Thanks for dropping by and your comment.
I have eaten Khoa Soy but haven’t made it myself. I came across this site as it looks pretty simple to make: http://www.thai-soup-recipe.blogspot.com
I hope this helps. Can’t wait to see your photos from your travels.
A 6 week trip would be wonderful! I hope you get some great recipes from the region to come back and share with us.
Stumbled upon your blog from WOM. I love Indian food and your blog is interesting. Will drop my often!
mycookinghut
Fascinated by your site and blogs. Am from and in Kolkata. May i join?