tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post5948288526510679610..comments2024-02-06T13:25:09.166-05:00Comments on Aroma!: CARIB CREAM AND MICROWAVED LAUKI HALWA!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-43633455933570396932009-08-09T10:52:17.316-04:002009-08-09T10:52:17.316-04:00HeHe! thanks Skeeter!
Jenni, I must try this reci...HeHe! thanks Skeeter!<br /><br />Jenni, I must try this recipe with Zucchini, sounds like a great idea! I bet pulpy Zucchinis work very well in Halwa, thanks for the suggestion! :)FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-50841502366128815782009-08-06T13:51:07.153-04:002009-08-06T13:51:07.153-04:00I love bottlegourd! When I can't get it, I use...I love bottlegourd! When I can't get it, I use courgette (zucchini) to make the halwa instead. It tastes very good, and is even delicious frozen to make a sort of ice cream! You can see some pictures here on my blog, if interested: http://mangosoup.blogspot.com/2009/08/courgette-halwa-ice-cream.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-16355919369174459282007-09-04T10:15:00.000-04:002007-09-04T10:15:00.000-04:00Oh Gourd! Lauki here too!Oh Gourd! Lauki here too!Reeta Skeeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09955768296326121072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-51407365650390711302007-08-28T13:50:00.000-04:002007-08-28T13:50:00.000-04:00I just saw that too Latha. Looks great!I don't get...I just saw that too Latha. Looks great!I don't get Ash Gourd here,so I used Bottle Gourd!:DFHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-57893425109584348872007-08-28T12:51:00.000-04:002007-08-28T12:51:00.000-04:00Asha, leave some recipes for others also! Lakshmi ...Asha, leave some recipes for others also! Lakshmi is sending you damroot for RCI! And she has made it for the first time!Latha Narasimhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044849849064355636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-49361934229196811512007-08-28T09:08:00.000-04:002007-08-28T09:08:00.000-04:00Lakshmi, you are right! Ash Gourd halwa is real Du...Lakshmi, you are right! Ash Gourd halwa is real Dumrote and this is Lauki Halwa out of Bottle gourd,totally different but with same usual recipe!You are like me!;D<BR/>Hope you sending Dumrote for RCI too, authentic Kannada recipe!:))FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-87620296486456309552007-08-28T08:52:00.000-04:002007-08-28T08:52:00.000-04:00btw, i used pooshinikkai (tamil), boodikumbalakai ...btw, i used pooshinikkai (tamil), boodikumbalakai (kannada) also called white pumpkin around here - :D, so technically these are two different dishes lol :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-67381928756057110242007-08-28T08:39:00.000-04:002007-08-28T08:39:00.000-04:00Dumroot Halwa!!! :D - I just finished a draft of D...Dumroot Halwa!!! :D - I just finished a draft of Dumroot Halwa made in Microwave which I made last night. Seems like the both of us are sending in the same recipe for Srivalli's Microwave Easy Cooking :D lol - and you thought my amma was "kinda" like you??!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-9055285564878039022007-08-26T15:05:00.000-04:002007-08-26T15:05:00.000-04:00Linda, I could spare many Gourds for you buddy! Wa...Linda, I could spare many Gourds for you buddy! Wait until Wednesday post at FH,you will be shocked!:D<BR/>Tender gourd makes the best halwa with lot less sweet as fruit itself is sweeter.Hope you plant one Birdhouse gourd next year, you will get a bounty! Enjoy these meanwhile:)<BR/><BR/>Hi Priyanka,take it easy with cooking.Busy school work and all, tough to manage.My kids will be in school tooFHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-57443142465749663822007-08-26T11:37:00.000-04:002007-08-26T11:37:00.000-04:00Asha, wow it seems like ages since i have been on ...Asha, wow it seems like ages since i have been on your blog. you have cooked up quite some dishes. The savory hashbrowns are a great idea. Will try it out sometime. THe carib cream is perfect heaven- a-non-alcoholic drink and so easy to make. I would have never thought lauki halwa could be made in microwave- fast and easy- i always have lauki at home so will try it out too... oh i have so many Priyankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17418533990691806884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-40846331574585154672007-08-26T11:23:00.000-04:002007-08-26T11:23:00.000-04:00Hi Asha, first halwa I have seen with the veggies ...Hi Asha, first halwa I have seen with the veggies noticable after cooking, not all shredded small. Looks so inviting! With this, I now have two recipes for bottlegourd I am wanting to try. Think you could spare me one or two fruits? ;)<BR/><BR/>BTW carib cream sounds delish too! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-73461074386350364172007-08-26T08:42:00.000-04:002007-08-26T08:42:00.000-04:00Thank you Roopa. Sorekai halwa tumba ruchiyagittu,...Thank you Roopa. Sorekai halwa tumba ruchiyagittu,sakkare kadime hikidru kooda! Try it.Have a great Sunday:)<BR/><BR/>Thank you Sam.Have a great Onam festivities with your family too!:)<BR/>Carib is short for Caribbean with typical Caribbean fruits added with little cream.You know, breakfast with this is a great idea, never thought of that! Enjoy:))FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-70196988035615268252007-08-26T04:11:00.000-04:002007-08-26T04:11:00.000-04:00hi Asha,carib cream looks mmmmmmmmmmmmm...though t...hi Asha,<BR/><BR/>carib cream looks mmmmmmmmmmmmm...<BR/>though the name is wierd, will try it tomorrow for breakfast. happy onam to u and ur family and all ur friends and readers :)<BR/><BR/>samAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-62502338655615695932007-08-25T18:51:00.000-04:002007-08-25T18:51:00.000-04:00yum! banana drink looks very awesome. it looks so ...yum! banana drink looks very awesome. it looks so creamy and rich i would love it :) halwa estu chenagi color bandide absolutely love it too! have a great weekend Asha bye :)Roopahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03715088868467234305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-80876623743138037522007-08-24T18:01:00.000-04:002007-08-24T18:01:00.000-04:00Kribha, the girl with sweet tooth is back!!YAY!:DY...Kribha, the girl with sweet tooth is back!!YAY!:D<BR/>Yes, it is the Sorekai but in US, it's called Birdhouse gourd.Tastes just like bottle gourd/Sorekai. I got too many this year from my plant,so I'm cooking with it a lot these days!:D <BR/>Enjoy.You can't believe how many events are going on these days!:)FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-47960524718536635382007-08-24T16:23:00.000-04:002007-08-24T16:23:00.000-04:00Oh Asha, Just left a comment on foodie's hope and ...Oh Asha, Just left a comment on foodie's hope and checked mine. I saw that you had just been there. <BR/>Carib cream....what a treat? Is lauki halwa the same as sorrakai halwa? Both the dishes look too good.Keep posting more sweet dishes.Kribhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978204535724288270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-19809727692340076762007-08-24T10:46:00.000-04:002007-08-24T10:46:00.000-04:00HeHe!! Rv, I have got too much time on my hand! Oh...HeHe!! Rv, I have got too much time on my hand! Oh!! Hope you soon come home with hubby.It is tough live outside for 3 weeks. Well.. you can surf here and spend some time!:)<BR/>Have a good weekend too, hugs.<BR/><BR/>Hello Curry egg,that's good name to have!! I like it. Thank you and enjoy.Visit my other main blog too when you have time. Got more to shock ya!:))FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-51147487066752600562007-08-24T09:45:00.000-04:002007-08-24T09:45:00.000-04:00Wow... this post is interestig! Lovely receipes yo...Wow... this post is interestig! Lovely receipes you've here. Thank for sharing....<BR/>;)<BR/><BR/>curryeggcurryegghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06721042410436165797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-72801708063544125612007-08-24T08:29:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:29:00.000-04:00Oh gosh, al the time i was engrossed in foodies ho...Oh gosh, al the time i was engrossed in foodies hope, just cudnt imagine what was happening here!! Awesome pics and dishes:) mmm sitting in this hotel room, without any proper things to cook, the only thing I can do here is "Sluuuurp" :)) Take Care and have a great weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574736515170211403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-26198774316566941062007-08-24T08:20:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:20:00.000-04:00You are welcome Sri. Great theme too for MW cookin...You are welcome Sri. Great theme too for MW cooking, easiest of all dishes I think. I have no clue about MW cakes though!:D<BR/><BR/>LOL! You are welcome Meeta. <BR/>It's a great drink for kids in Summer. As Sig said, for adults a little bit of Rum will do wonders!;DFHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-72486532700243060572007-08-24T08:15:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:15:00.000-04:00Manasi, you are such a sweet girl. Every time I ma...Manasi, you are such a sweet girl. Every time I make a dessert I think of you these days, honestly!!:)<BR/>You love them so much,I bet your mum loves making them for you.Halwa is easy in the MW, try it. Hugs.<BR/><BR/>J, store bought veggies are always like that.Here I buy Bhindis sometimes,half of them I have to throw them out! Glad I could grow some fresh in Summer. But I think it's ending,I FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-90303500666399918572007-08-24T08:10:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:10:00.000-04:00Rahin, it's true, Dumrote or Halwa is hard work if...Rahin, it's true, Dumrote or Halwa is hard work if you make it the traditional way.Stirring for hrs until the liquid evaporates! Thank God for MW!!:D<BR/><BR/>Thank you Anh, enjoy. Great mix of juices for Summer!:))<BR/><BR/>LOL! Sig, I DID!!:P<BR/>I wanted to write you could add some Rum or Vodka in there but recipe didn't say that!:D <BR/>I might give you some cocktail recipes from that book.I FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-3585813667196686102007-08-24T08:03:00.000-04:002007-08-24T08:03:00.000-04:00Thanks Viji. Lauki has delicate flavor , don't nee...Thanks Viji. Lauki has delicate flavor , don't need too much sugar either.Try it:)<BR/><BR/>Neelam, Carib Cream is for you then, skip the Halwa!:D<BR/>Gourds are too much work I must say.All tat peeling ,chopping and grating. Phew!:)FHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16120251231228218853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-16285847135162786582007-08-24T01:28:00.000-04:002007-08-24T01:28:00.000-04:00Ooohhh Asha! the carib cream looks really like a d...Ooohhh Asha! the carib cream looks really like a dream! I've become a poet - see that what your recipe has done. Thanks for the entry!Meeta K. Wolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431777565420421364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7189854708976887865.post-42145603803595808852007-08-24T01:18:00.000-04:002007-08-24T01:18:00.000-04:00wow..both are excellent entries Asha....they are l...wow..both are excellent entries Asha....they are looking so tempting...<BR/><BR/>and nice tips on m/w cooking, really appreciate them.<BR/><BR/>Srivalli<BR/>www.cooking4allseasons.blogspot.comSrivallihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03232972178979601709noreply@blogger.com