The one where I am bored but also includes Tomato Saar Recipe Link
Yes, I am bored. Of what? Of:
- blogging regular every-day recipes like rasam and sambar and paratha and paneer butter masala.
- looking at the same old template that this site has been stuck with since the middle of last year (or has it been longer?).
- looking at my Reader chock full of blogs I am yet to read simply because I am too tired or busy to comment and I hate leaving a site without commenting. I have to say something (only genuine stuff though, don't worry).
What does this mean?
I think the content of this site needs some serious overhaul. I am going to look for those gems out there. In other blogs and sites, in cookbooks, in relatives' kitchens, everywhere! Recipes that are not run-of-the-mill. Recipes that are quick or are worth the extra time you may need to spend on them.
I only have two more recipes in my draft, one is the tomato saar that's coming up and the next one is Methi Paratha so don't tease me when I post that because a Methi Paratha recipe is anything but radical.
But.
This is like a resolution I have for the blog so let's see how it goes. For now, I am going to leave the template alone. God knows how obsessed I can get when I start editing it.
Now onto the Tomato Saar Recipe. This is directly lifted from Arch's blog, The Yum Factor. Tried it based on SJ's reco and loved it. Thanks Arch!
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Wat I feel is blogging every day recipes doesnt matter, u surely will have one variation shown in ur version which will be helpful for others.
ReplyDeleteI like the easy versions like marie biscuit dessets, gothuma roti, choco cookies, masala kulipaniyaram etc......and thats the reason why many recipes in my blog are from here.Infact many of my blogger/non-blogger friends even asked me Who is this Nags, so many of ur recipes are from hers?! :)
Yeah, these days hvent seen any comments from you......?! For the template and look change, u can do it lil by lil so that u dont feel the strain which is what I m doing right now :)
I lone simple everyday recipes rather than gourmet stuff. Reminds me of home when I see a saar like this and enjoy it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love those recipes, easy ones too... But of you want to post something different - go ahead! All the Best and looking forward to the new stuff...
ReplyDeleteI just can drink that. Don't even want rice, i knwo greedy greddy i am. Me too looking to your new recipes.
ReplyDeleteHey Nags ! Am honoured...thanks for the mention...SJ has been very loyal to my tomato saar...my favourite combination is tomato saar, rice and lady's finger upkari (poriyal) with this - its awesome...
ReplyDeleteIt looks so yumm!! Really! And loved your serving bowl and the curry leaves backdrop :)
ReplyDeletebut am not bored of your recipes and posts Dear thats for sure. so here comes my genuine comment...perfect tomato saar and lovely picture.
ReplyDeletei really like this blog.
ReplyDeletei've just moved into a place with a usable kitchen and am slowly learning my way around it.
when its too late to make long distance calls to much amused parents/grandparents/other indulgent family blogs like yours are a lifesaver.
(especially when hunting for a simple rasam recipe- because on some days only rasam will do)
:)
I know exactly what you mean Nags, especially about that last bullet. I have completely stopped looking at my reader. I really want to get back into it though, as I enjoy browsing other blogs.
ReplyDeleteI try and post a lot of non-run of the mill recipes, but when I look through my stats, the traditional ones are the most popular, especially over time. So that means many people out there are searching for regular every day recipes. So my resolution is to post more of those :)
So comforting. I second what Sharmilee said. You recipes and way of narrating are always unique.
ReplyDeletedelicious and tempting saar..nice click
ReplyDeleteNag,
ReplyDeleteWhatever you want to post go ahead and post, daily recipe or non-daily ones.
AH.. the everyday stuff is what i like.. the party stuff is all the same every where.still go ahead, bring it on.
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious.
ReplyDeleteApu
Well, that really looks tasty... Can't wait to see what you do :)
ReplyDeleteSoup looks absolutely delicious.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clicks dear...Really tempting..
ReplyDeleteHey! Hi! Nice page you have here, including the photographs. Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog when I was looking at my earlier blogpage (caniwrite.blogspot). I saw you commented on a couple of my posts then, but I must have missed yours, since I had shifted over to wordpress. Just thought I should return the effort you made. Am quite late, I know, but here's a start!:)
You spoke my mind Nags ... but I like the daily food and simple recipes. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd I like your blog. :-)
When I bloghop, I usually look for simple recipes than some exotic ones. come to think of it, who really has the time to toil in the kitchen. We look for something that makes a quick hearty meal. your recipes are just fine. I love your everyday recipes. Keep this going .. BTW I want some more authentic kerala veggie dishes from yu ..
ReplyDeleteHi Nags...longtime no see :) Nice click as usual...for me I include whatever I cook in my blog for my personal reference too, its kind of like a food journal.
ReplyDeleteI understand what you are saying!Love the pictures :)
ReplyDeleteI am going through a different set of problems that doesn't get me blogging at all. The template factor is common - I don't know what I should do about the header but I have got tired of looking at my present one:). Since my son will not eat anything other than rasam, sambar and dal I really am not motivated to try any other gravy - which will only mean I cook two things instead of one!!
ReplyDeleteUmm... the rant became a long one I guess but it did lighten me up a bit:). My MIL makes a similar saar and it tastes great with rice. Maybe my son will like this! Your whole setting looks wonderfully cheery!
Nags
ReplyDeleteI love your recipes, the step-by-step and everyday. Because your "everyday recipe" is NOT my "everyday recipe", it is a variation for me and seeing them gives me an idea of what other "home food" is out there.
Take this Tomato Saar, never had it.
I love your blog and have never been bored for a minute!!! But I do understand what you are saying....change is exciting, reaching beyond what one has already done is always stimulating....look forward to whatever new horizons you touch, cook and serve up :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you guys! for all your love and support and encouragement even when i am going through a rut of sorts and looking for fresh motivation.
ReplyDeletei owe you all!
Paneer butter masala is best recipe in this products. The most tasteable recipe...
ReplyDeleteBy http://www.findurcountry.com
Hai.. Thanks for this sharing.Nice recipe for the day to day dish...
ReplyDeleteAwwww...I think everyone falls into a blogging rut (Spoken like a wise old sage blogger, and I'm not even a year old!) - but I hope you get your a$$ out of it soon! Because I lOVE your posts!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I have to say I'm guilty to every one fo your 3 opening statements at this post!
ReplyDeleteBut I'm not sure how to solve them. And my blog also needs a make-over very badly.
You're lucky you have only 2 posts in your drafts. I have so many!!!
Awwww...I think everyone falls into a blogging rut (Spoken like a wise old sage blogger, and I'm not even a year old!) - but I hope you get your a$$ out of it soon! Because I lOVE your posts!!!!
ReplyDeleteI understand what you are saying!Love the pictures :)
ReplyDeleteAH.. the everyday stuff is what i like.. the party stuff is all the same every where.still go ahead, bring it on.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean Nags, especially about that last bullet. I have completely stopped looking at my reader. I really want to get back into it though, as I enjoy browsing other blogs.
ReplyDeleteI try and post a lot of non-run of the mill recipes, but when I look through my stats, the traditional ones are the most popular, especially over time. So that means many people out there are searching for regular every day recipes. So my resolution is to post more of those :)
I just can drink that. Don't even want rice, i knwo greedy greddy i am. Me too looking to your new recipes.
ReplyDeleteWat I feel is blogging every day recipes doesnt matter, u surely will have one variation shown in ur version which will be helpful for others.
ReplyDeleteI like the easy versions like marie biscuit dessets, gothuma roti, choco cookies, masala kulipaniyaram etc......and thats the reason why many recipes in my blog are from here.Infact many of my blogger/non-blogger friends even asked me Who is this Nags, so many of ur recipes are from hers?! :)
Yeah, these days hvent seen any comments from you......?! For the template and look change, u can do it lil by lil so that u dont feel the strain which is what I m doing right now :)