Comments on: Chutney with Fuzzy Melon (Mo Qua)

by: Smitha

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:35:22 +0000

Hello Indira,
While browsing through this recipe of yours, I happened to notice that you use cast-iron skillet for cooking the chutney. I needed some advice from you regd the same. I also cook in cast-iron pans and grills and added a new one to my collection recently. This new pan worked great for the first 3 times, and then has developed a thick coat of flaky black film. I seasoned this pan for an hour in the oven, oiled. This did not happen with my other cast-iron pans, and was wondering if you have any tips to fix the problem.
Thanks for the wondering recipes you post on your blog, it inspires me everyday.

by: kalva

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:09:48 +0000

we do beerakaya pachadi the same way… Never bought this fuzzy melon in the farmers market.. i am gonna buy it next time.. Thanks Indira

by: Madhavi

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:30:28 +0000

thanks Indira! for the photo.I was thinking this melon is neti beerakaya and cooking this all the time.god! did not even know the diff till now.thanks for enlightning me.but has real good taste and I cud not make out till this moment.

by: Jagan Mohan reddy

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:04:49 +0000

Hi Indira,

We look forward to your review of soon to be released book ” Nostalgia Cuisine ” by Sucharita Reddy.

She says she honed her culinary skills in USA only after her marriage to an NRI doctor.

by: Indira

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:27:39 +0000

Thanks Mythreyee and Lavanya.

Madhavi: Check this photo for neti beerakaya. You can see this fuzzy melon is different from neti beerakaya.

Hi Pooja: I am also one of the turai worshippers.:) I think you are going to like this vegetable.

Thuvayal, that must have tasted good.
Thanks Miri.

by: Miri

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:09:06 +0000

Its like the ridge gourd isnt it….I have bought it here and cooked it as a thuvayal….the bowls are simply beautiful!

by: Pooja

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:59:39 +0000

I was really having question marks on my mind when I saw this veggie at stores, now with your description here, I feel like I would love to taste it, as ridge gourd is my all time favorite . Thanks for Info Indira, also I have one yummy recipe to try it with now . You know thats what I love about your blog , I can find something really useful for me here, thanks a lot Indira for such a lovely post.

by: Madhavi

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:39:45 +0000

Indira!
we call this neti beerakaya in telugu.this is a famous backyard garden veggie back home.pachchadi is very tasty and difficult to resist.

by: Lavanya

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:36:40 +0000

thanks for introducing this veggie. a well balanced meal.

by: Mythreyee

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:27:19 +0000

Wow! what a wonderful recipe with just few ingredients. Thanks for sharing.