tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post9036275322932943788..comments2024-03-20T02:45:24.640-04:00Comments on A Cook @ Heart: Protein Patties- Necessity, the Mother of Invention!!Manasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07219295365602655534noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-37559040288828194572011-06-30T11:45:23.930-04:002011-06-30T11:45:23.930-04:00As a temporary vegan for health reasons I've b...As a temporary vegan for health reasons I've been looking for some veggie burgers and this one seems like a winner.<br /><br />I know this is an old post, so I hope your health issues are resolved.FJKramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06139281691705572456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-76498717248182526782008-08-22T14:51:00.000-04:002008-08-22T14:51:00.000-04:00Hi, was looking on net to see if Quinoa was the sa...Hi, was looking on net to see if Quinoa was the same as Rajira, and came across your Blog. Keep up the hard work of increasing your protien intake ! Another thing you could add, is the Soy(protien) powder from trader Joes. Add it in milk shakes, also in a glass of juice, or milk.I also use soy granules from the indian store, and along with paneer, make "bhurjee", very tasty.<BR/>Poonam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-19307311852305377852008-07-10T13:39:00.000-04:002008-07-10T13:39:00.000-04:00I'm so glad you like the Spinach soup. I make it o...I'm so glad you like the Spinach soup. I make it often for my wife, but still not a fan of it, or spinach for that matter.Adhi Potobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410548589656234414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-5525326614866810752008-05-01T14:52:00.000-04:002008-05-01T14:52:00.000-04:00Manasi! these look soooo good! sorry about the "pr...Manasi! these look soooo good! sorry about the "protein diet restriction", but as Bee said, there are plenty of ways to incorporate it withouut compromising much! just like these delicious patties!:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-66898034133417019002008-04-30T20:22:00.000-04:002008-04-30T20:22:00.000-04:00This burger looks excellent. It's in my to do list...This burger looks excellent. It's in my to do list now. My husband is also a tofu fan, so I'm also in search of differnt tofu recipes. I usually make tofu parathas using extra firm tofu, like paneer parathas. Now I have a new recipe to try. Thank You.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-37545613088802799452008-04-29T03:48:00.000-04:002008-04-29T03:48:00.000-04:00hahaha This made a wonderful read. am so glad that...hahaha This made a wonderful read. am so glad that u conquered your demons! But personally am thankful for my 'out of ordinary' taste buds since I am among those who luv Tofu ( may be v few).. so much so that I can jus cut up chunks of tofu and eat them plain :) My protein! :) But then as Bee said there are many other protein rich foods which are yummy and good for health too :)DKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15021550684332450332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-68938548799153552552008-04-28T13:05:00.000-04:002008-04-28T13:05:00.000-04:00Hai friend,Very good recipies, proffestional photo...Hai friend,<BR/><BR/>Very good recipies, proffestional photographs, nice layout,whats else visitor needs, you have got it all,keep growing.<BR/><BR/>"Recipie writer/Blog contributors wanted" - Absolut ASL<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>Vijay<BR/>www.absolutasl.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-49492826858149356272008-04-27T01:42:00.000-04:002008-04-27T01:42:00.000-04:00Hi Manasai, for a minute I was afraid you were sic...Hi Manasai, for a minute I was afraid you were sick! Glad to hear otherwise :)<BR/><BR/>Tofu -- I suppose it can be an acquired taste but it really does absorb other flavors so nicely. Try simmering it in soy sauce/rice wine/water mixture with a touch of sesame oil, till all the liquid is absorbed. Then it is perfect for a Chinese style veggie soup -- hot and sour for example. Simmer it in spagetti sauce. Pan-fry it and top with miso sauce if you like Japanese flavors. Or brown it in a little oil or ghee and use it like paneer. One thing that helps is -- before cooking the tofu -- slice the block in half lengthwise, and place the halves between two big plates. Weight the top with a couple of cans of beans until most of the water has drained out. Also, try the low-fat firm varieties -- they seem to taste less of soy, to me. <BR/><BR/>Sorry to be so long winded -- oh, and your protein patties look really tasty! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-58979341445060896162008-04-21T15:52:00.000-04:002008-04-21T15:52:00.000-04:00Hi Manasi..Its really nice, and good looking recip...Hi Manasi..<BR/>Its really nice, and good looking recipe.. I must try it. <BR/>Well, even I was staring at soya milk , wondering how can I drink it.. I tried using it in dosa batter (mix it instead of water when u feel batter is thick). Also i use soya milk to knead chapati aata for my daily chapaties (or u can mix soya flour to the chapati aata )Vibhavarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03816228682402533841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-51653021145219381852008-04-19T21:54:00.000-04:002008-04-19T21:54:00.000-04:00I hate tofu too! The one you have made looks good ...I hate tofu too! The one you have made looks good and since I too prepare something similar - I know it should have tasted fine! Loved your animations!Sunshinemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812330917596597028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-9675939467757080832008-04-17T00:17:00.000-04:002008-04-17T00:17:00.000-04:00oh wow, that does seem healthy!oh wow, that does seem healthy<BR/>!amnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00065092085963619873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-58998123144680494392008-04-16T15:24:00.000-04:002008-04-16T15:24:00.000-04:00Excellent recipe for tofu! I am like you when it c...Excellent recipe for tofu! I am like you when it comes to Tofu...hate it, but then I also eat fish and chicken, although not that often. <BR/>My hubby always urges me to search for good recipes for tofu...and I think this one will be perfect, even for me. <BR/><BR/>Will let you know when i try these out. <BR/>Its been so long since i visted your blog or nay other blogs...from now on you will see my comments more often :)Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02635507839269975207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-65915038383149014482008-04-15T02:11:00.000-04:002008-04-15T02:11:00.000-04:00aww!! i think i have been losing hair over my prot...aww!! i think i have been losing hair over my protein intake since turning vegetarian...and yeah i too think of lentils ...the patties look fab....for a change, i actually like tofu!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-14852933053692349042008-04-10T21:59:00.000-04:002008-04-10T21:59:00.000-04:00Gotta' agree with bee and Nupur, vegetarians have ...Gotta' agree with bee and Nupur, vegetarians have enough sources of protein to relish and enjoy :). Bee mentioned nuts-i particularly recommend soaked almonds. Soy in any form (beans, chunks, tofu), beans, yogurt are all good. <BR/><BR/>And yes, recipes as lovely and creative such as yours-total delight! Stuff that is nutritious and lip smacking :).musicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166797277993509485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-46178690890577061982008-04-10T16:43:00.000-04:002008-04-10T16:43:00.000-04:00Wonderful patties and excellent ideas :)Wonderful patties and excellent ideas :)Chamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06912395013740648068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-63518299755473746532008-04-09T20:37:00.000-04:002008-04-09T20:37:00.000-04:00beautiful patties mansibeautiful patties mansiSagarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511533910904602762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-48492820227869737352008-04-09T18:31:00.000-04:002008-04-09T18:31:00.000-04:00You go girl! Good for you - making positive protei...You go girl! Good for you - making positive protein changes. I loved all the ideas folks have - smoothies, nuts and whole grain. I've started to like quinoa, amaranth (rajgir) and of course, ragi. Thaalipeeth variations are a life saver (although I am sure your version will be tastier than mine ;-) Also am a big fan of sprouting whole beans (like moong) and making usal / soup out of them. Looking forward to your tasty innovations!<BR/><BR/>SmitaServesYouRighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466022858238391453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-58856643519651046212008-04-09T12:53:00.000-04:002008-04-09T12:53:00.000-04:00Manasi-The protein patties not only are healthy, b...Manasi-<BR/><BR/>The protein patties not only are healthy, but they look so enticing and am sure are also tasty.mitr_bayareahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156820815603687410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-67674877017200136362008-04-09T11:22:00.000-04:002008-04-09T11:22:00.000-04:00BEE, Thank U, Thank U,THank U!!! This weekend the ...<B>BEE</B>, Thank U, Thank U,THank U!!! This weekend the shopping list has ur alternatives! I am planning on buying peanut butter.. I had tasted it some 3-4 yrs ago in India and took a deep rooted dislike to it, but time to change! Thank U once again!!<BR/><BR/><B>Shubha</B>, u know I always say this, I do a lot of things well, sadly , none of them generate any $$$, now that u have given me an idea.... hhmmmm!! :)<BR/><BR/><B>Ajali D</B> Thank U so much dear! I do hope ur kids like this healthy alternative! Let me know when u try!<BR/><BR/>Thank U <B>Dhivya </B>!!<BR/><BR/><B> The Cooker</B>, bagh na ga, karayla gele ek, jhala ulta! Kanala khada, ata sudharle!!<BR/><BR/><B>Kalai</B>, hope u like these if u try them! <BR/><BR/><B>Uma </B>, Thanx dear! Hope u try this healthy alternative!<BR/><BR/><B>MS</B>, Soy flakes.. I did not even know about these ! sheesh, I am an ignoramus! let me check, THANK U!!! <BR/><BR/><B> Anon. ,Anjali.J, Divya, Saswati </B> Thank U so much!! This is a very healthy alternative!<BR/><BR/><B>Homecooked</B>,I guess once I go back to the no-diet stage, I will add some potato as well, it will help bind it better! <BR/><BR/><B>Happy Cook</B>, I know how u feel, I used to share that haterd.. not tht I am a fan of Tofu now, but I have found a solution to look beyond the dislike! <BR/><BR/><B>Nupur</B>, U sid it girl! The first nutritionist I met was a FLOP! she was so totally anti- vegetarian! She was hopeless! Asked me to find my own protein sources as she had NO idea what Indian- Vegetarians ate! Hopeless Bai!! I dumped her and skedaddled out of there Pronto! <BR/><BR/><B>Easy crafts </B>, Try it if u can, a better way to get to like Tofu! <BR/><BR/><B>Sia</B> U looooooove Tofu!???? Boing.... Boing ( my eyes are totally buggered out)! There u are, some more from the drama Queen! hehehee! <BR/><BR/>Thank U, <B>Adhi Potoba </B>! I have other recipes bookmarked from ur blog! Will let u know when I try some more! <BR/><BR/>Thank U so much <B>Suganya</B>, Bee also suggested silken Tofu, am getting it in this weekend list, Endamame beans , I've seen those in the frozen section and will get a pack !!<BR/><BR/>Thank U <B>Trupti </B>!!<BR/><BR/>Thank U <B>Cynthia!</B> Bee has been a life saver! <BR/><BR/>Thank U , <B>AnuZi </B>!A Cook @ Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11469363354995681654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-38128242646649269262008-04-09T11:06:00.000-04:002008-04-09T11:06:00.000-04:00Mansi, Looks amazing! I love tofu especially anyth...Mansi, Looks amazing! I love tofu especially anything in a Thai recipe. hmm maybe we should have a tofu roundup so you can add more recipes :o)AnuZihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10273015370098084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-13943729205698556272008-04-09T00:18:00.000-04:002008-04-09T00:18:00.000-04:00I wanna join the cooking gangFor some great Indian...I wanna join the cooking gang<BR/><BR/>For some great Indian home tested recipe do visit my blog:<BR/>http://indianfoodfusion.blogspot.com/<BR/>Also do check the two minute Kulfi and NRI Ras malai and yes do not forget to leave a comment if you loved the dishes which are so simple to prepare and are a real delighter<BR/>Cheers<BR/>The great Indian Desi DhabaThe great Indian Dhabahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562206584479412745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-72507854752728685322008-04-08T23:51:00.000-04:002008-04-08T23:51:00.000-04:00I really enjoy reading your posts. So glad that yo...I really enjoy reading your posts. So glad that you found the recipe for the patties, they look absolutely delicious and Bee has certainly given you some great advice there.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-14831469873312644312008-04-08T19:10:00.000-04:002008-04-08T19:10:00.000-04:00Nice healthy patties ManasiNice healthy patties ManasiTruptihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117344752691727329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-84045724648421396752008-04-08T13:33:00.000-04:002008-04-08T13:33:00.000-04:00Thats my gal, Manasi. You can do it. Do try silken...Thats my gal, Manasi. You can do it. Do try silken tofu. You can make salad dressings/spreads with it and its unbelievably creamy. You would actually enjoy it. Also, keep a stock of frozen soy beans and add a handful to soups, upma and khichdi. There are umpteen options for whole grains. Try some from the bulk bins to see whether you like it and then include it in yr diet. All the best!Suganyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821337638419512585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31821541.post-80539397159048212482008-04-08T12:16:00.000-04:002008-04-08T12:16:00.000-04:00Brilliant in every way. This is what Dylan must've...Brilliant in every way. This is what Dylan must've felt like after writing "Like a Rolling Stone". Only he couldn't eat the LP between two slices.Adhi Potobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410548589656234414noreply@blogger.com