International Pot Luck

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 09:24 AM

Yep, at my workplace. We are asked to bring an ethnic dish.

What would be something not too messy and yet represent Pakistani cuisine?

I have recently acquired the art of making beef patties...but aren't those more aligned with the Jamaican cuisine?

No nehari, haleem or biryani either.

Mashvara matloob hay (need advice) por favor

Lusi · Oct 25th, 2005, 09:58 AM

Chana Aloo Chaat (whatever kind of chaana chat you make)
Chicken Tikka
Tandoori Chicken
Samosay

If it was me, I would choose Chaana chaat or Tikka as they are eassy to make.

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 10:19 AM

I like the idea of Chana Chaat.

I have a question...do you all use the garbanzo chic peas straight out of the can or do you boil them to make 'em softer for chaat? Also how do you prepare aaloo?

Deviliciousss · Oct 25th, 2005, 10:26 AM

i used the canned garbanzo beans, for aloo i just boil them and cut them into cubes. Make sure u use a good amount of imli ka pani and do top it off with crushed papri at the very last moment.

Lusi · Oct 25th, 2005, 10:35 AM

Ya I just drain them and wash them with drinking water. Use red potatoes, boil them and cut them in cubes. Since they are mostly non-desi's so I would suggest you to not make it too spicy. Ya top it off with papri and cubed tomatoes. And make sure your imli ka pani has good consistancy.

MYwish · Oct 25th, 2005, 10:37 AM

chicken tikka, dhai bhallay.

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 10:43 AM

I am gonna boil the canned garbanzo chicpeas because I like my chaat to be a lil mushy as i don't want the chanay rolling around in my mouth...I don't want to bite on them.

Lusi · Oct 25th, 2005, 10:50 AM

Just don't over boil them. Another tip would be add them when the water is boiling.

aishaA · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:17 AM

Where and when is this party? Can I sneak in?

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:18 AM

How far are you from Cheekaa-go? and most importantly, what are you gonna bring to the table?

aishaA · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:22 AM

I am in cheekaago. name your dish... if I can find it in a restaurant, I'll get it!

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:23 AM

Can you fetch us a dozen (cut in half

PA ) samosas from Tahoora? minus the green and red chatni. I prefer ketchup.

how old are you? This is an over 18 event

aishaA · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:29 AM

I am closer to 81 than to 18.. BTW what exactly is the nature of this adult only party and what kind of business are you in?!!!

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:33 AM

closer to 81??????? We are not serving mashed potatoes u know. Bring your own food.

It's on-the-job party. Trying to promote globalism.

What kind of work I do? Depends on your needs...er i mean the needs of consumers.

Rukhsarbibi · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:37 AM

my chachi makes parathas for her husband's Int'l food day

I was horrified when I heard it, but people at my chacha's office actually request that she make parathas for them (you know the bandoo khan style).

I would buy frozen samosas and fry them

Mamaof3 · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:38 AM

I live in a mostly gori-area and had a fundraising potluck dinner for my son's school...I made tandoori chicken and it was a HUGE hit. Samosas would be good, also aloo paratha.

i can post my tandoori ckn recipe if you want, its wonderful

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:38 AM

Why all the girls with R names so incompetent in kitchen? You are the third I came across.

Rukhsarbibi · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:41 AM

Because we let our men be competent in the kitchen

funguy · Oct 25th, 2005, 11:42 AM

Why does it have to be one of the two? Why can't both be competent? So basically, you are incomplete without your spouse's competence? Quite incompetent if you ask me.

Rukhsarbibi · Oct 25th, 2005, 01:16 PM

I can cook the basic stuff. It just that it is not Yummy enough

this is what I get for giving out the chicken patties recipe