Comments on: Tomato Coconut Stew. Remembering my grandmother through her favorite recipes.

By: Lakshmi Raj

Lakshmi Raj — Thu, 01 May 2014 03:20:49 +0000

Well to start with, the recipe is very much good. I loved it. The way in which it is explained makes it quiet easy and appealing too. And not to forget, you have an awesome and dynamic grandmom. I wish I too had one but I am not so lucky too see my grandmom. But I loved the way you and your grandmom are. I wish you stay same with her always.
The pictures are actually very good!! I have decided in trying the recipe and in this regard, I have ordered all the ingredients from an and I will try this recipe very soon. Thanks for it.

By: Hari Chandana

Hari Chandana — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 13:03:59 +0000

Lovely post.. a great write up on your grand mom.. Thanks for the recipe!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 02:53:21 +0000

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing your Grandmother’s amazing life and one of her favorite recipes.

By: Sala @ Veggie Belly

Sala @ Veggie Belly — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 17:26:12 +0000

You add urad dal to the oil for the crunch. So all you need is a quarter teaspoon. All Indian grocers will have urad dal. If you can’t find it, simply leave it out. There is no substitute for curry leaves unfortunately. So leave them out as well if you can’t find them. The recipe will still taste good without the urad dal and curry leaves.

By: Adeana

Adeana — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:49:44 +0000

I googled ‘urad dal’ and it looks like they are lentils. It seems strange to only add a quarter tsp of lentils. Is this right, or is it another ingredient? I live in Korea, but have a grocer that sells Indian products, but maybe need to know the English name (if there is one). Also, is there something i can substitute for the curry leaves?
Thanks- this looks delish!

By: Radhika Vasanth

Radhika Vasanth — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 05:18:18 +0000

Sala, this is a very touching post and a great tribute to your grandma. The yesteryear pics made me nostalgic. May her soul rest in peace.

By: Terry Covington

Terry Covington — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 04:12:15 +0000

Two beautiful and inspirational women. I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for continuing to share your memories of your grandmother. Are any of her books still available? I have three daughters, and would like to share your grandmother’s books with them if possible.

By: Nancy Rose Eisman

Nancy Rose Eisman — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 18:55:58 +0000

Wonderful post and the recipe looks amazing. I love coconut milk + tomatoes. Thanks for sharing!

By: Meena Ravi Annamalai

Meena Ravi Annamalai — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:29:41 +0000

Sala, not only are you an artist with food but also with words! Your affection for your grandma is touching to behold. Hope you hold these affectionate memories for a long time to come. I am reminded of my relationship with my own grandma who was my favorite person in the whole world! Beautiful tribute.

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 03:13:20 +0000

What a wonderful tribute to your beautiful grandmother. She sounds like a remarkable woman, and I can see her influence on you in so many ways. What better way to remember someone than sharing the recipes for the food they loved? Thank you.