Comments on: A Culinary Journey - Andhra Pradesh, India

By: Ashish Jain

Ashish Jain — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:32:26 +0000

Hi,
Your cooking blog is like a boon to me. It has made my stay in US as a student so comfortable wrt to cooking. Otherwise I’d have been dumping burgers and pizzas down my throat. Thanks you immensely !!

By: grateful

grateful — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:43:07 +0000

I made this the other night. Although I followed the recipe, the gravy was just not enough to make proper layers, so I had to add a little water. It turned out great though! My husband raved. He was astounded at how good it tasted; I was astounded at how easy it was to make. This one is a definite keeper - thank you so much. I’m already planning on making it again this week, but switching out the paneer for chicken.

By: Shella

Shella — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:01:38 +0000

I lover your recipes. I love egg in a biriyani, & before anybody else does, I grab it up. I know its mean. That’s probably the advantage of being the younger one around.

I bet Andhra cuisine is the most spiciest of the lot. I had an uncle from Andhra & once a year, ie., when we visited their home was a feast day for us. They used to stuff us with delectable food so much, that we could hardly move from our sitting position after the meal was over.

Sadly, they have moved on & are not in touch for me to learn the dishes.

By: Shweta

Shweta — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:28:32 +0000

Hi Meena
Nice recipe…just 1 clarification reqd…..wont the rice & gravy get burnt if cooked for 15 mins…as there is no water apart from the gravy which would not be sufficient?

Hi Shweta, the rice is cooked on a low heat, which enables it to absorb the flavours from the layered curry. You may find the rice turn crisp at the bottom, but trust me when I say that’s the best part! Hope this helps!

By: anu

anu — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:46:55 +0000

fantastic. delicius menu within 15-20 minutes. my guests relished it. thanx

By: Spice

Spice — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 15:27:43 +0000

Yummy.. This is the first time i have been to your food blog and i like your “Pink Oranges” blog . Coming back to the Biryani it looks delicious…….

Thanks Spice. I’m happy you enjoy my writing. Hope I’ve made you a regular visitor now!

By: nandita

nandita — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 14:14:59 +0000

Looks beautiful esp with the boiled eggs - a treat!

Thanks Nandita! Just adding the eggs makes it extra-speacial, and simply delicious!

By: mae

mae — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 14:41:47 +0000

Hi Meena, this looks utterly fresh and tasty. I too have posted today my contribution to Paz’s for the love of rice theme.

By: Anika From Darwin

Anika From Darwin — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 08:42:33 +0000

That looks beautiful Meena!!! A personal fave of mine!!!!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 18 Jun 2006 03:13:38 +0000

I made this dish with tofu instead of paneer and it was delicious - I followed all of the other instructions exactly except for the tofu.