Comments on: Cherry Tomato ~ Basmati Pulao

by: caglar keskin

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:31:19 +0000

Tomatoes are one of the most common vegetables all over the world. They are quickly growing plants and are favorite among most amateur gardeners so as me.
I will start to grow tomatoes in my farm and now learning watever i can about them, thanks for information. I also
found another good site about tomatoes and so many other methods of agriculturing, i recommend you to take a look.

http://agricultureguide.org/

by: Priya

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:51:25 +0000

Hey Indira,
Came across your website while searching for dinner ideas….I made this for dinner yesterday and replaced chana with black-eyed peas…it was delicious and tasted more like Biryani than Pulao!Thank you:)
I also saw a lot more healthy recipes, will try them for sure…
Best wishes
Priya

by: Swarna

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:18:10 +0000

Indira garu,

Chala thanks andi -anta detailed info’ ki! I’ll definetely try and let you know the outcome. Thanks for your time.

by: Swarna

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:35:42 +0000

Hello Indira garu,

I remember reading on your website about your (patio/container)gardening TIPS for tomatoes and other herbs etc…. We just moved into a new apt. which has a patio. I was remembering you, and want to request some information on how to grow tomotoes etc…in containers at home. I spent so much time to find that posting on your website. But could not find it. All I remember is you writing that you use miracle-grow potting soil. I know you are a very busy person. Whenever you have a minute please clarify my doubt, as I want to make use of this spring/summer to grow few things. I appreciate your help! Thanks, Swarna

Hi Swarna,
To grow tomatoes at my apartment, I usually follow these tips:
Pick a big container/planter. Largest size you could accomodate on your balcony-garden setting.
Fill it with good-quality potting soil.
Every year, I plant cherry or grape tomato plants (not seeds, but mature seedlings ready to bloom). 4-6 plants. I buy them from local nurseries, or from shops like wal-mart, lowe’s etc
Plant them atleast leaving 10-15 inches distance between them.
Place the planter in a sun-light area. Water them daily and during peak summer, twice daily.
Watch them grow, flower and fruit. Enjoy the homegrown tomato bounty.
I wish you all the best with your new home and home garden. Do let me know your tomato success.
-Indira

by: shab

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 21:19:50 +0000

I am a regular visitor of your blog, today I tried this recipe for lunch, just wanted to let you know it was awesome.

That’s great to hear Shab. I am happy to read that you tried and liked this recipe.
- Indira

by: Rev

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 02:39:11 +0000

Excellent! Very easy and quick to make. Very tasty! Thanks!

by: Swarna

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:42:28 +0000

Hi Indira,

Thanks a lot for your response. My big doubt is clarified….I do have a measuring cup at home. Thanks again!

Swarna.

by: Swarna

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:58:35 +0000

Hi Indira,

Looks mouth watering!! Great pictures as usual! I want to try it out. Before I attempt, wan to confirm… just wondering, in the basmati tomato pulao recipe, you used 1 cup rice for 15-20 cherry tomatoes. Does that mean the electric rice cooker measuring cup or…..what sort of cup? Please let me know. (sorry for such silly doubt)

Thanks,
Swarna.

Indira replies:
Hi Swarna: I’ve used one-cup from regular US style measuring cup set (photo link) for this recipe (same goes for all the other recipes on Mahanand).
Hope this helps.

by: Hira

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:42:48 +0000

I made it for a dinner party, but i was a bit afraid, cause i had ever tried pulao before, and it was a HIT… everyone loved the taste, smell and the sight of the dish… Thank u

by: Michelle

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 00:24:58 +0000

I tried it today, was totally delicious.