Comments on: Maamidi Thurumu Pacchadi

by: Sowjanya

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:53:26 +0000

Hi Indira,
I was introduced to Mahanandi by a friend and ever since I have become a fan.I was mailing to Thankyou for sharing your simple easy to make and scrumptious reciepes and not to forget your visually pleasing phtographs. wish you a very succesful and fulfilling career.

This is my first ever feedback (to anybody) that i actually felt like writing, I just felt I owe it to you for all the fun i have had in cooking for almost 1 year.

Thanks
Sowjanya

by: Linda

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:39:46 +0000

It looks so lovely Indira. I might even trade my last curry leaves for one *real* green mango!

by: Sapna

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:51:21 +0000

Thanks Indira,

One more lovely recipe using green mango. This Ugadi I shall be making your Mamidikaya pulihora, Mamidikaya-Neem flower pacchadi (Sailaja’s) and corn vadas.

Also got to know about ‘Seeds of India’ site from your blog. Now that Karivepaku will become scarce, I’ve got to get that the plant from the site. Happy shopping for Ugadi.

Your festival day menu sounds wonderful. Ugadi Shubhakankshalu Sapna.
I am also trying to find a local source for a karivepaku seedling.
-Indira

by: vineela

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:57:26 +0000

Hi Indira,
Even i heard this at sailus blog but i got 3 packets 15 days before. So,i feel that i have to use in very less amount here afterwards.
Turumu pachadi bagundi.Ninna nenu kooda teesukochanu (pullaga vunnayata - shop owner comment). 3$ oka kaya choppuna.
ugadi vachesthundi.
vineela

Hi Vineela,
I did the same when I heard about the shortage.
Ugadi subhakankshalu meeku,
Indira

by: Sarada

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 16:49:30 +0000

Yes, there is a ban on curry leaves. I was at Issaquah Mayuri yesterday and there was a print our which said about the ban.You can find it thru the link below.

http://www.capitalpress.info/main.asp?SectionID=94&SubSectionID=801&ArticleID=38958&TM=10215.45

Sarada .

Thanks Sarada. Now that solves the mystery. Thank God it’s not because curry leaves-WMD or somethign like that. Then they would forever be banned.
-Indira

by: Chakli

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:19:43 +0000

Hi Indira,

I ate this at a friend’s house and have been looking for a recipe ever since. Thanks for the awesome instructions and photos.
One question though - there seems to be a ban on curry leaves in the US. Where did you get yours?

Hi Chakli: Thanks.
I am a curry leaf hoarder. A habit I got from living for few years in a small town with no Indian grocery.:)
-Indira

by: Shobana

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:19:17 +0000

Heard about the curry leaves ban from Mayuri. Looks like we have to do without…all those twigs that were taken for granted…sigh!!

I know.:) Now, we have to look for people who grow karipatra plant in their backyards.
- Indira

by: Roma

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:53:47 +0000

Just yesterday at the Sabji Mandi I was thinking what to make next with the big, green mangoes that they were selling.
Thanks for answering my question so soon. I am going to get them right away!
Is there a way to preserve this pacchadi in oil for longer durations, say a month or so (like pickle)?

Hi Roma, it could stay fresh for a month or so, if the amount of oil is increased to 2 or 3 tablespoons, and salt to another teaspoon. Also, always use dry spoon or utenstils to handle the pacchadi.
-Indira

by: Indira

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 04:21:44 +0000

Hi Sarada, I saved some for the festival. I heard that US imposed a ban on curry leaves, is that true?

Me too, Anitha. I have planned to go on Sunday.

by: Anitha

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:29:11 +0000

Indira,

This looks yummy. I still need to go shopping for Ugadi.