Comments on: Weekend Herb Blogging: Aloo Paratha

By: Dr. Jayashree Joshi

Dr. Jayashree Joshi — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 10:41:32 +0000

I’m Indian and I simply love Aloo parathas!
And the coriander photograph reminds me, aloo paratha doesn’t taste like it’s complete without the coriander topping ( and ofcourse, the very finely sliced fresh green chillies! ).

By: amanda

amanda — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:47:26 +0000

hi nicole! i hope everything is going well with you. I can’t wait for you to reemerge back into posting beautiful yummy things…. and to tell us all about blogher! take care!

By: Tess

Tess — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:37:36 +0000

You can also loosely wrap the cilantro in a paper towel then put it back in its plastic bag, roots first. Leave the bag open so the herb can breathe. It will last quite a while this way. If you can obtain the broad-leaf “culantro” version of the herb it is longer lasting and a deeper, more pungent flavor. It can usually be found in Spanish markets. Pinch the leaves and you’ll smell the distinctive aroma.

By: Julie O'Hara

Julie O'Hara — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:52:20 +0000

I love flatbread. I recently made naan at home, and it was pretty good. Not the same as when it comes hot out of the tandoor, but fun nonetheless. Yours looks soft and wheat-y!

By: kel in Amsterdam

kel in Amsterdam — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:08:14 +0000

Dag from Amsterdam! Found your blog from Mae’s. What an idea. Never thought of cilantro with pratha, but hey that’s what creative cooking is all about. I have this cilantro and avocado burger recipe I should blog about. Ciao Nicole!

By: Emy

Emy — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:49:16 +0000

Hi there. I found your blog by searching for a pistachio pasta recipe. It’s my favorite thing to eat at Family Cafe on 417, and I was curious if my guess about how it’s made comes close. It does.
We also live in Sicily, nearing the end of our tour as well.
Thanks for the tip on cilantro. I’ve read that it works well for basil too, but I’ve had no luck. I think the stems are too short.
Just wanted to say hi to a fellow blogger at Sig.

By: Maia

Maia — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:58:43 +0000

Yes, that is THE best way to store cilantro! It will last forever like that. I stored a half-used bunch just like that before going on a ten day hiking trip, and came back to find it just as happy and healthy as when I left it.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:13:58 +0000

You have the most soothing site. I lost track of you for awhile, but I love visiting your blog. The food pictures are so great. I’m not sure I could make anything you do, but it looks delicious.

By: Christiane

Christiane — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:42:47 +0000

Thanks for the cilantro storage tip. I am forever having bunches of cilantro go bad in my fridge, so that’s a perfect idea for prolonging its life.

By: Christy

Christy — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:33:28 +0000

I was fortunate to marry into an East Indian family, and have been since been spoiled by my mother-in-laws wonderful cooking. It has definitely been quite fun learn to make her recipes, and many others now, in my own kitchen! Of course with guidance from many different blogs

Also thank you for the coriander storage tip! I am going to have to try that one out.