Life has been overtaken by events recently. Work is finally over, 10 days before D-day.
I got a proper send off with Chanel skin goodies and a bang-on-trend silver cuff bracelet. These girls are after my own heart.
In the meantime, mother arrived. Armed with new recipes, a suitcase of dubious home cures for indigestion and acne and a life time’s supply of dry roasted whole cumin.
I’ve delegated all manner of housework to her and seized my opportunity to accomplish a flurry of last minute activities. A vegan feature for the next issue of Cook Vegetarian magazine. A stream of beauty treatments, acupuncture massages and a promising performance involving gin-soaked puppets.
If I’m going down, I’m going down in style.
Sadly, this blog and blogging have had to take a back seat for a bit. I can’t promise how regular I’ll be in the next few weeks. But in the immortal words of The Terminator – “I’ll be back”.
Meanwhile, here’s a very simple Mixed Bean Palya, stir fried pulses with coconut, from the collection of recipes I contributed to the mag.
Feeds 2:
- 1 tin mixed cooked beans
- 2 tsp channa lentils
- 2 small carrots
- 2 tbsp unsweetened dessicated coconut
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 dry red chillies
- 10 curry leaves
- 1 tsp brown cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt to taste
Sauté a teaspoon of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, two teaspoons of channa lentils, two dry red chillies and 10 curry leaves in 1 tablespoon of hot oil until light brown.
Mix in two small chopped carrots and one teaspoon of brown cane sugar. Cook for five minutes on a medium flame. Then mix in a washed and drained tin of cooked mixed beans.
Stir-fry for five minutes, making sure the ingredients don’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Finally, stir in two tablespoons of unsweetened desiccated coconut, 1 teaspoon of fresh lime juice and salt to taste.
37 Comments
Oh, we’ll miss you, Mallika, but can’t think of any better reason to take a blog-break! Take care and don’t keep us waiting too long for news… xxxx
Mallika you will be busy to even think about this blog. But will miss you. Best Wishes!
Hi Sweetie, glad you are almost there. Can’t wait to see your angel!
Have a safe peaceful L and D. Hugs to you and enjoy every moment even if it’s painful at this time but always memorable. See you when I see you!
Mallika
Go and come back in style with all your channel -shammel and the angel of course
Hugs and best wishes
Thank you for posting a tasty recipe before getting on with the rest of life. Good luck, and I look forward to your return!
Quick question – “channa lentils”. Is that like urad dal?
Oh, it’s almost time!!!
Don’t even think of your blog for a few months now as there are other more important things in life. I will miss you and your witty posts.
Wish you the very best as you get ready for your new role.:-)
Hugs and best wishes, dear Mallika!
It doesn’t seem long since you made your announcement! Have a wonderful few weeks and I hope everything goes well.
xx
Best wishes to you!
And the pic is awesome!
Best of luck sweetie! Enjoy the time with your new baby! We can all wait and we’ll be here when you get back! *hugs*
Oh wow…you’re like there. Mom’s in town too..you’re all set then! Lotsa luck, and you’re smart to get all pampered. Do keep us posted whenever you get a chance. Take care!
oh, is it time already. Good luck with everything Mallika. We will miss your witty posts. Come back in style though
Best of luck Mallika. Fingers crossed for a swift and pain free one! (It’s best to be positive)
All the best for those crazy times ahead, Mallika!
waitin for good news ,.:-)tk care,,..
I am so excited for you. Best wishes for a safe delivery. You will be missed.
Hi Mallika,
This is the first time I’m writing on your blog…have been following it quite religiously for some time now… Love your witty style and excellent recipes of course! With D-Day just round the corner, I had to write and wish you all the best with the baby…Take care!
Hugs,
Pavani
So excited for you. Hope all goes smoothly. waiting to hear the good news..take care and all the best
Simply, well-written _ compact and to the point.
If I’m not being permissive, could I request your pliant soul to present briefer and the quickest-possible recipes you can dish out in a jiffy from your regal repertoire. Enchantedly, admiringly yours, Ali Miraie, Tehran, Iran, 10th March 2009.
Best wishes Mallika !! You have many well-wishers in the blogosphere.
all the best darling… waiting to hear gd news from u very soon
Firstly – beautiful recipe (of course) Mallika. Do like that interesting coconut addition.
But mostly wanted to say best, best, best of luck dearie. And look forward to hearing about the new addition to the Quick Indian Cooking household.
Hey Mallika,
nice recipe..picture is cool…Best wishes for a safe delivery. Take care.
Will miss you but I cant think of a better reason for you to stay away from the blog! Have a safe delivery
I am a bit of a closet vegan so I welcome this latest recipe.
I will be thinking of you, warrior-woman, and glad your mum is there too.
Breathe long and slow, stay upright and mobile as much as possible and may the force be with you! Love, Elisabeth X
Sorry not a comment on your post but I saw your vid from Sept 2008 and I had a quick question. You mentioned you can use any type of oil for Indian cooking except olive oil.
What exactly is the reasoning behind this? I’m still pretty new when it comes to Indian cooking.
Oh, that was good bean palya! And very fast too. Thank you so much for this recipe. Best of luck with an easy delivery. Wishing you and baby every happiness.
Great recipe and good luck!
Best Wishes!
Wishing you all the best, dearest Mallika! Hugz
Stopping by to say hi! Hope you are doing well.
Mallika kemon acho ? baby kemon ache ?
Referring to #26…I am curious about the olive also. Many of my Indian relatives have switched to olive oil in their cooking due to the health benefits. My husband and I have used both butter and olive oil in our sabzis and have not noticed a difference in flavor. Perhaps it depends on whether the olive oil is dark or light?
I assume you’re taking a long needed break with the little one. Congratulations if the baby has already arrived. Sending you lots of hugs and looking forward to reading more from your side.
Asha korei bhalo achho, meye bhalo achhe.
This looks good. I have been looking for a salad recipe with cooked beans for a long time. Thanks for sharing.
This is the main reason I love http://www.quickindiancooking.com. Killer post.
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