South Indian Christmas Feast Tonight

Sundae · 12-07-2006, 05:45 AM

Today, I am mostly just drinking water, in preparation for my departmental Christmas meal tonight. We are going to our local vegetarian Indian restaurant and having a seventeen dish meal.

Although I've eaten there before, even I don't know what all the dishes are - so it'll be a new taste sensation for me too.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow, if I stay sober enough to work the camera!

Starter Platter
Udina Vade
Vegetable Samosa
Gulla Podi
Aloo Tikki

Main Course
Aloogadde Soppu
Vegetable Korma
Dal Fry
Aloo Gobi
Beetroot Sasimi
Dahi Vade

Rice
Boiled Rice
Pulav Rice

Bread
Poori
Soft Dosa

Dessert
Beetroot Halwa
Ice Cream

DanaC · 12-07-2006, 05:46 AM

Aww...I am jealous! y'know my Dad makes killer pooris.

Is that the proper kulfi icecream?

Sundae · 12-07-2006, 06:07 AM

I have no idea, I'll let you know tomorrow

Pie · 12-07-2006, 08:55 AM

Sounds amazing. I am south indian, by genetics at least, and that looks wonderful. Can't say I've seen too much beetroot in Andhra, but it's all good. Careful with the pickle.

Most of the indian restaurants in America are north indian, and that's not the same thing at all.

barefoot serpent · 12-07-2006, 11:10 AM

damn, too bad they stopped the Concorde... I coulda made it on time.

barefoot serpent · 12-07-2006, 01:04 PM

... but then the runway started to move under the plane and we couldn't take-off.

DanaC · 12-07-2006, 06:45 PM

LoL

Sundae · 12-08-2006, 08:05 AM

A very good night last night.

My favourites were the Uddina Vade (lentil doughnut) and Mosar Vade (same but soaked in yoghurt).

The Beetroot Sasimi (beetroot cooked in yoghurt with green chillies, curry leaves and mustard seed) was enjoyed by those who like beetroot. I don't and thought it tasted horrible. Pie - I asked the waiter and apparently it's an authentic Udipi Brahmin dish. That might mean more to you than me.

The big surprise came at the end of the meal. Attached a picture below which should explain why I didn't really enjoy my dessert. Our ice cream wasn't Kulfi, but they do serve it on the normal menu.

Great crackers, freebie posh promotional pens (important when you have a stationery purchasing freeze) and a really good quality house wine. Good times all round.

Trilby · 12-08-2006, 08:56 AM

Sweetie? what is that purple stuff?

Sundae · 12-08-2006, 09:06 AM

You sound scared.
You're right to be scared.

I'll give you a clue:
it grows underground.

Clodfobble · 12-08-2006, 09:44 AM

What's with the hats?

Sundae · 12-08-2006, 10:01 AM

They're from the Christmas crackers.
This was officially our Christmas do as no-one could make it nearer Christmas.

Don't you wear hats on Christmas Day?

barefoot serpent · 12-08-2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

it grows underground.

SG eats to the beets...

and 'crackers' are what we call 'party favors' only these explode.

Clodfobble · 12-08-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Don't you wear hats on Christmas Day?

Nope, but down in the south we don't really do the popping "cracker" things either.

Sundae · 12-08-2006, 10:20 AM

Sorry, didn't think that the name might be different. Yes the hats were from the party favors.

I delicately disposed of my mouthful of dessert in a napkin, after the inital taste of sugar and almond parted to reveal a shriek of beetroot underneath.

12-07-2006, 05:45 AM	#1
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	South Indian Christmas Feast Tonight Today, I am mostly just drinking water, in preparation for my departmental Christmas meal tonight. We are going to our local vegetarian Indian restaurant and having a seventeen dish meal. Although I've eaten there before, even I don't know what all the dishes are - so it'll be a new taste sensation for me too. I'll post some pictures tomorrow, if I stay sober enough to work the camera! Starter Platter Udina Vade Vegetable Samosa Gulla Podi Aloo Tikki Main Course Aloogadde Soppu Vegetable Korma Dal Fry Aloo Gobi Beetroot Sasimi Dahi Vade Rice Boiled Rice Pulav Rice Bread Poori Soft Dosa Dessert Beetroot Halwa Ice Cream __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-07-2006, 06:07 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I have no idea, I'll let you know tomorrow __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-07-2006, 08:55 AM	#4
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Sounds amazing. I am south indian, by genetics at least, and that looks wonderful. Can't say I've seen too much beetroot in Andhra, but it's all good. Careful with the pickle. Most of the indian restaurants in America are north indian, and that's not the same thing at all. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

12-07-2006, 11:10 AM	#5
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	damn, too bad they stopped the Concorde... I coulda made it on time. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

12-07-2006, 01:04 PM	#6
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	... but then the runway started to move under the plane and we couldn't take-off. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

12-07-2006, 05:46 AM	#2
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Aww...I am jealous! y'know my Dad makes killer pooris. Is that the proper kulfi icecream?

12-07-2006, 06:45 PM	#7
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	LoL

12-08-2006, 08:05 AM	#8
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	A very good night last night. My favourites were the Uddina Vade (lentil doughnut) and Mosar Vade (same but soaked in yoghurt). The Beetroot Sasimi (beetroot cooked in yoghurt with green chillies, curry leaves and mustard seed) was enjoyed by those who like beetroot. I don't and thought it tasted horrible. Pie - I asked the waiter and apparently it's an authentic Udipi Brahmin dish. That might mean more to you than me. The big surprise came at the end of the meal. Attached a picture below which should explain why I didn't really enjoy my dessert. Our ice cream wasn't Kulfi, but they do serve it on the normal menu. Great crackers, freebie posh promotional pens (important when you have a stationery purchasing freeze) and a really good quality house wine. Good times all round. Attached Images __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-08-2006, 08:56 AM	#9
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Sweetie? what is that purple stuff? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-08-2006, 09:06 AM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	You sound scared. You're right to be scared. I'll give you a clue: it grows underground. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-08-2006, 09:44 AM	#11
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	What's with the hats?

12-08-2006, 10:01 AM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	They're from the Christmas crackers. This was officially our Christmas do as no-one could make it nearer Christmas. Don't you wear hats on Christmas Day? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-08-2006, 10:20 AM	#15
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sorry, didn't think that the name might be different. Yes the hats were from the party favors. I delicately disposed of my mouthful of dessert in a napkin, after the inital taste of sugar and almond parted to reveal a shriek of beetroot underneath. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

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