Guest guest Report post Posted November 24, 2004 Greetings, I'm from India as well, although I have lived out of India my whole life (I visit back every two or three years), and I have to say that some of the vegetables and fruits one can get in India, I still haven't found anywhere else! Even our junk food (the kind you get on the streets) is not fattening (most of it anyway!). Of course, it's quite easy to be a veggie in India, but in the rest of the world it can get kinda hard! However, it means that we do more home-cooking than eating out because there aren't too many choices where I live (Adelaide, Australia)...Anyway, welcome, and hope that you enjoy being here and also in the place you have moved to from India! Oh, if you're wondering, I'm from Bombay. Although I have been all over India...and my favourite South food is ghee roast (ghee-roasted dosa!). In peace, darquesal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 24, 2004 Thank you, Mounika! Wow, I've never heard of these and I can't wait to search and see what these look like. The jackfruit, drumstick, banana blossom and several types of gourd sound very interesting. I agree, fresh veggies and fruits are always best compared to frozen or canned - a little more work but worth it! Thanks so much. Shawn , " pmounika " <pmounika> wrote: > > Hi Shawn, > here is a list of some unusual indian veggies which are not easy to > find... > > spiky gourd (kantola) -- this is a cousin of bitter gourd( karela). > its not bitter though, has a very distinctive flavor and is a > seasonal vegetable available only in winter . It is one of my fav > veggies. > > lotus root > drumsticks > green unripe jackfruit > snake gourd > bottle gourd > ribbed gourd > bitter gourd > parval > cluster beans > broad beans > banana blossoms > a spl variety of yam > > and some leafy vegetables ( have to do some research to come up with > their english or botanical names ). > > you can do a search on these to see some pictures on web. we can > get frozen and canned versions of these here but the taste is no > where near the fresh ones.I do get few of them fresh in indian > grocery stores(Devon ave) in Chicago. I think they are also > available in parts of California, NewJersey, Florida and Texas.Don't > know if they are available elsewhere. > > -Mounika > > > , " matrixenos " > <matrixenos@h...> wrote: > > > > Welcome to you, Mounika! I have to agree with Deb - I love Indian > > food as well and we have some local Indian shops around here in > Texas. > > I'm really curious as to those fave veggies that you cannot find > > around your part of town. It maybe something that we've never > heard > > about here at the group and might want to track down and try. I'm > > always up for something new! Thanks. > > > > Cheers, > > Shawn > > > > , " Thompson, Debra lee " > > <Debrathompson@f...> wrote: > > > Hi Mounika! Welcome:) I love Indian cuisine!! Are you from > the north > > > or the south? Are there no Indian markets in Chicago? We have > quite a > > > few in Dallas, and they do import some unusual looking > produce!! I grew > > > up in a part of Dallas that has Indian shops, markets, and > restaurants > > > on the west side of the freeway, and has various oriental shops, > markets > > > and restaurants on the other! Over the years I would talk to > people and > > > chefs in the stores, and pick up tips from them, like the best > ways to > > > make paneer (which I am hoping I can figure out a way to do from > almond > > > milk). I love curried okra, but also make a great saag aloo:) > What's > > > your favorite dish? > > > > > > > > > > > > Debra Lee Thompson > > > > > > > > > Hello Everyone, > > > Just joined .. I'm from Chicago, IL. > > > I'm originally from India and have been a vegetarian(lacto - > > > ovo) > > > all my life. > > > Don't think I can ever be a vegan though > > > Growing up in India, had the good fortune to be introduced > to a > > > wide > > > variety of vegetarian foods/recipes. In this country however, > > > being > > > a vegetarian is a lil' harder though I always find atleast a > few > > > > > > options in any place and manage somehow. > > > > > > my favorite vegetable : mushrooms > > > also love artichokes and spinach > > > > > > I have a few other favorites...but unfortunately they are not > > > widely > > > available in US > > > > > > Looking forward to learn and share some recipes. > > > > > > > > > -Mounika > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 If you know the area, I love Woodlands and Uduipi(sp?) Palace > in Langley Park. Personnally I prefer Udupi (sp?). I used to live in Takoma Park and ate there often. The Mediteranean place near the Video Americain has some good veggie options. I have also had veggie stuff and Mark's Kitchen. The Co-Op is predominantly veggie - they recently voted to have some meat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted November 30, 2004 I. I have also had veggie stuff and Mark's > Kitchen. . Mark's kitchen is great as they have serious veggie- love the spinach tofu patties and also meat- which my family eats. I sometimes use the co-op esp as they have a branch closer to me now on Grubb Road. Andrea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2005 welcome ! If you still eat milk products and eggs you will be fine, if you want to go vegan there are many things you can do but I am not the one to talk to because I am just a veg, not a vegan. There are many " smart " vegans on the list though ;o) blessings, Maria/Chanda - Pamela M Luton Sunday, January 09, 2005 12:42 PM hello Hello all, I just joined your group today. I have been entertaining the idea of becoming a vegetarian for a while now and thought this might be a good way to start. I've been seriously studying yoga for almost two years now and part of the yogic philosophy is vegetarianism. I also love animals of every kind and although I was raised a carnivore my feelings toward meat eating are changing. I just don't know how to get protein in my diet and that is where I am hoping that a group like yours will help me out. Thanks, I look forward to the postings. Peace, Pamela Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2005 Veggie veggie, or veggie vegan? don't know how to > get protein in my > diet and that is where I am hoping that a group like > yours will help me > out. Thanks, I look forward to the postings. > Peace, > Pamela > ===== " The cat did not respond. She did not believe in paraphrasing anybody. If people pursued this same feline wisdom, there'd be a lot fewer misunderstandings. " From Kinky Friedman's Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 4, 2005 Congratulations. Please continue and learn recipes. Enjoy spices. Aartistman echoslastword <echoslastword wrote: Hi, i was told that I should post aliitle about myslef since I'm new. I'm a vegetarian, I have been for only 3 months but I'm really dedicated. I am slowly going towawrds vegan so thoses kind of recipes would be nice. Nice to meet you all -T.C.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 6, 2005 Warm welcome, T.C.. i hope you will enjoy your stay. We have many vegan recipes in our files and our vegan members often share new ideas. What are some of your favorite dishes since becoming a vegetarian? ~ pt ~ , " echoslastword " < echoslastword> wrote: > > Hi, i was told that I should post aliitle about myslef since I'm new. > I'm a vegetarian, I have been for only 3 months but I'm really > dedicated. I am slowly going towawrds vegan so thoses kind of recipes > would be nice. > > Nice to meet you all > -T.C.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 7, 2005 I've always been a fruit person but sadly most of the fruit dips i like had yogurt in them. When I was vegetarian i liked most of the fake meat substitutes but a lot of them contain egg. Because I am the only vegan in a household of carnivores it is difficult to make full meals, but I'm good at following recipes so I'll get used to the lifestyle soon enough. I pretty much like everything but my favorite foods are usually spicy. ~ PT ~ <patchouli_troll wrote: Warm welcome, T.C.. i hope you will enjoy your stay. We have many vegan recipes in our files and our vegan members often share new ideas. What are some of your favorite dishes since becoming a vegetarian? ~ pt ~ , " echoslastword " < echoslastword> wrote: > > Hi, i was told that I should post a little about myself since I'm new. > I'm a vegetarian, I have been for only 3 months but I'm really > dedicated. I am slowly going towards vegan so theses kind of recipes > would be nice. > > Nice to meet you all > -T.C.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 15, 2005 Hey Jen - Welcome! I've heard of a cookbook called The Intimate Vegetarian and I think there is at least one more - I don't know the authors, nor if they are any good - that have recipes for singles and couples. Try an amazon search. As far as some of the recipes we share - many of them you could easily cut the ingredients in half so you don't have so much - with cooking (versus baking) it is hard to really mess stuff up too much. Also, you could freeze containers of leftovers so you have meals for nights you don't want to cook, or for lunches at work! m Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 12, 2005 Hello , Me too. I come from a family who believes in the four main food groups; maple syrup, candy corn, cotton candy and fudge! Our last name is Keebler. - ccozzart rawfood Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:03 AM [Raw Food] hello I am new to the whole concept ofeating raw food. I would llike to know if you guys have any recipes, tips that could help . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 12, 2005 Lots of good, fun, easy and free recipes at www.fromsadtoraw.com. I recommend starting with " Fettuccine Alfredo " with optional " marinated mushrooms " , as it is easy and tasty! Good luck! Denise rawfood , ccozzart <no_reply> wrote: > > I am new to the whole concept ofeating raw food. I would llike to know > if you guys have any recipes, tips that could help . > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2006 >2. In someone's Chinese stir-fry recipe they requested a " heaping Tbsp of soy sauce " . How does one " heap " a liquid?? ;P you know how there are even-ended dry measuring spoons and lip-edged liquid measures? I'd fill the lip-edged one until it's about to spill over or, just cup your hand and pour the sauce into there and you've got around a Tbsp. >3. What can be substituted for the zucchini in a Lasagna? No mushrooms or eggplant either. Yellow crook-neck squash, chinese eggplant (i know, it's still eggplant, but i like it better than the fat kind), sliced tomatoes hth, meg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2006 HI Nida, welcome to our family! =) (yes, we are talkative!) as for the lasagna... well, I personally love spinach in my lasagna... to get something similar to Zuchini, you could sub any other summer squash... the yellow or crookneck squash would work equally well... although if you are willing to experiment.... well then, broccoli & Carrots would be lovely in there too,.. happy eating! =) jenni (the frugal vegan currrently living in washington, DC) On Mar 1, 2006, at 10:00 AM, nidaba_lane wrote: > Hello everyone, > > A very busy group you are. > > I'm near Toronto, Ontario and am a recent vegetarian due to health > reasons. > > 1. The blossom end of a cucumber contains enzymes that make it > bitter. And I think some cukes are just bitter on the ends due to > just being cukes. So cut 'em off! (L) > > 2. In someone's Chinese stir-fry recipe they requested a " heaping > Tbsp of soy sauce " . How does one " heap " a liquid?? ;P > > 3. What can be substituted for the zucchini in a Lasagna? No > mushrooms or eggplant either. > > much thanks, > > Nida > What a sentimental old thing, this TARDIS is! > The Doctor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2006 You know, I'm just so used to seeing zucchini only recipes for veg Lasagna... Spinach, yes! Keeps it green in the middle too. Thanks Jenni. Nida What a sentimental old thing, this TARDIS is! The Doctor , Jenni Billings <jenni wrote: > > HI Nida, > welcome to our family! =) (yes, we are talkative!) > > as for the lasagna... well, I personally love spinach in my lasagna... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2006 -Nida, Welcome to a fun, interesting , talented group. I love carrots and broccoli in my lasagna. The colors are beautiful and the taste is great. Temp here in Colorado expected to be in the high 70's. Make a rewarding, peaceful day Deanna -- In , Jenni Billings <jenni wrote: > > HI Nida, > welcome to our family! =) (yes, we are talkative!) > > as for the lasagna... well, I personally love spinach in my lasagna... > > to get something similar to Zuchini, you could sub any other summer > squash... the yellow or crookneck squash would work equally well... > > although if you are willing to experiment.... well then, broccoli & > Carrots would be lovely in there too,.. > > happy eating! > =) > jenni > (the frugal vegan currrently living in washington, DC) > On Mar 1, 2006, at 10:00 AM, nidaba_lane wrote: > > > Hello everyone, > > > > A very busy group you are. > > > > I'm near Toronto, Ontario and am a recent vegetarian due to health > > reasons. > > > > 1. The blossom end of a cucumber contains enzymes that make it > > bitter. And I think some cukes are just bitter on the ends due to > > just being cukes. So cut 'em off! (L) > > > > 2. In someone's Chinese stir-fry recipe they requested a " heaping > > Tbsp of soy sauce " . How does one " heap " a liquid?? ;P > > > > 3. What can be substituted for the zucchini in a Lasagna? No > > mushrooms or eggplant either. > > > > much thanks, > > > > Nida > > What a sentimental old thing, this TARDIS is! > > The Doctor > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2006 Welcome! If you pour REAL slowly, surface tension will let you heap a liquid. -Erin , " nidaba_lane " <nidaba_lane wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > A very busy group you are. > > I'm near Toronto, Ontario and am a recent vegetarian due to health > reasons. > > 1. The blossom end of a cucumber contains enzymes that make it > bitter. And I think some cukes are just bitter on the ends due to > just being cukes. So cut 'em off! (L) > > 2. In someone's Chinese stir-fry recipe they requested a " heaping > Tbsp of soy sauce " . How does one " heap " a liquid?? ;P > > 3. What can be substituted for the zucchini in a Lasagna? No > mushrooms or eggplant either. > > much thanks, > > Nida > What a sentimental old thing, this TARDIS is! > The Doctor > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2006 LOL. Perhaps what the writer meant was to add a bit extra. Unless you're using a true oriental soy sauce you will probably need to add a bit more. If using LaChoy or similar I always add an extra teaspoon per tablespoon called for. - Erin Wednesday, March 01, 2006 11:51 AM Re: Hello Welcome! If you pour REAL slowly, surface tension will let you heap a liquid. -Erin , " nidaba_lane " <nidaba_lane wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > A very busy group you are. > > I'm near Toronto, Ontario and am a recent vegetarian due to health > reasons. > > 1. The blossom end of a cucumber contains enzymes that make it > bitter. And I think some cukes are just bitter on the ends due to > just being cukes. So cut 'em off! (L) > > 2. In someone's Chinese stir-fry recipe they requested a " heaping > Tbsp of soy sauce " . How does one " heap " a liquid?? ;P > > 3. What can be substituted for the zucchini in a Lasagna? No > mushrooms or eggplant either. > > much thanks, > > Nida > What a sentimental old thing, this TARDIS is! > The Doctor > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 1, 2006 Hi Nida: I make veggie lasagna with broccoli, spinach, and carrots and sometimes black olives. Gayle Teegan you take my breath away. nidaba_lane <nidaba_lane Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:00:08 -0000 Hello Hello everyone, A very busy group you are. I'm near Toronto, Ontario and am a recent vegetarian due to health reasons. 1. The blossom end of a cucumber contains enzymes that make it bitter. And I think some cukes are just bitter on the ends due to just being cukes. So cut 'em off! (L) 2. In someone's Chinese stir-fry recipe they requested a " heaping Tbsp of soy sauce " . How does one " heap " a liquid?? ;P 3. What can be substituted for the zucchini in a Lasagna? No mushrooms or eggplant either. much thanks, Nida What a sentimental old thing, this TARDIS is! The Doctor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2006 Which egg replacer do you use? The only egg substitute I've found is made with egg whites. Joanie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2006 HI AJ, Welcome to the group! this is a vegetarian group, and as such , all recipes containing vegetarian ingredients are just fine to send. We have many different diets represented in our little family here. All the recipes must be at the very least vegetarian. Often times the vegans in the group (such as myself) will alter the recipe to use soy milk, or an egg replacer.. basically, just don't send any recipes with anything that had blood pumping through it.. nothing with a face... no animals.. no fish, chicken, cow, pig... =) now.. if you are looking for a way to alter a recipe that you have... to MAKE it vegetarian, rather than meat recipe, this would be the place to ask.. that would probably be the only time to post such a recipe... (at least.. that's all I can think of at the moment... reserving the right to be off my rocker wrong ) anyway.. welcome enjoy! jenni On Mar 13, 2006, at 12:08 PM, AJ wrote: > Hi Everyone > > I have my first question. > I was reading over the digest and i saw recipes with butter cheese > and milk. I have some great recipes and they have those > ingredients, i just wanted to make sure they could be sent. > > Oh and i saw the recipe for Tomatoes with Herb Stuffing i am making > those as a side for dinner thanks for the recipe. > And the fruity pebbles are really good thanks for the comments. > > AJ > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2006 Hi Joanie: There is a powdered egg replacer that you mix with water called Ener G egg replacer or you can use ground flax seeds mixed with water. 1 TBS ground flax seeds mixed with 3 TBS water = 1 egg Gayle grow514 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 13:04:21 EST Re: hello Which egg replacer do you use? The only egg substitute I've found is made with egg whites. Joanie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2006 In baking, I've always used flaxmeal to replace eggs... basically I use about 1 tbsp flax meal, 3 tbsp water, let it sit for a few minutes and it will thicken... I just use it like that, although, I have heard of people taking the flax mealy part out and just using the thick gooey part.... =) and there is EnerG... I think it is called... I've never used it... I believe it is mainly potato starch... http://www.ener-g.com/ jenni www.little-tomato.com here is another interesting and helpful link.. http://www.pioneerthinking.com/eggsub.html On Mar 13, 2006, at 1:04 PM, grow514 wrote: > Which egg replacer do you use? The only egg substitute I've found > is made > with egg whites. > > Joanie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks Gayle. I'm headed to the Health Food Store and will check that out, along with some other things. Joanie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks Jenni. Joanie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites