Potluck is Indian-themed

[Anonymous]

Host invited us and after we confirmed dates, told us it was going to be an indian-themed potluck. Host is making rice and naan and asked all the guests to bring a subji. I don’t make Indian food. What the hell am I supposed to do in this situation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Host invited us and after we confirmed dates, told us it was going to be an indian-themed potluck. Host is making rice and naan and asked all the guests to bring a subji. I don’t make Indian food. What the hell am I supposed to do in this situation?

Takeout.

[Anonymous]

You could make yogurt raita. Couldn't be easier and doesn't require any cooking.

http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/yogurt-with-cucumber-and-mint-kheere-ka.html

[Anonymous]

That is absurd, unless perhaps it’s within a family where the host knows everyone cooks Indian food. But clearly that is not the case.

I would do one of three things.

1) cancel, “Oh I have a sniffle in this time of covid. . .”

2)kachumber (easiest thing to make in my limited experience cooking Indian food)

3) take out

[Anonymous]

Here is a very simple and tasty vegetarian Indian dish. https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-butter-paneer-spinach-recipe

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You could make yogurt raita. Couldn't be easier and doesn't require any cooking.

http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/yogurt-with-cucumber-and-mint-kheere-ka.html

Raita is not a subji.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That is absurd, unless perhaps it’s within a family where the host knows everyone cooks Indian food. But clearly that is not the case.

I would do one of three things.

1) cancel, “Oh I have a sniffle in this time of covid. . .”

2)kachumber (easiest thing to make in my limited experience cooking Indian food)

3) take out

No. I barely know the hosts. Dh knows them from years ago, but doesn’t eat or cook Indian food.

[Anonymous]

WHO HOSTS POTLUCKS IN A PANDEMIC?

[Anonymous]

You could hit up Trader Joe’s or carry out.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps a distraction, but: are people who say this is silly reacting to the potluck or the Indian? I would be surprised to find a dinner party was unexpectedly potluck (though I enjoy potlucks), but if I were doing a theme potluck, Indian would be one of the first things I considered. Am I weird? I assume most of my friends who cook, cook Indian sometimes! (I’m ethnically Ashkenazi, as are most of my cookingest friends.) Doesn’t everyone have cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne on hand? Or do I exist in a weird foodie bubble?

[Anonymous]

Butter chicken or paneer is pretty easy - you could use the Instant Pot recipe from the "butter chicken lady" .
I like the recipes on the Ministry of Curry website.

[Anonymous]

Make some lentils and call it a day. It's not that complicated. And if your DH is so sensitive to food, then have him make his own meal and bring it. Or just don't go. This is not a big deal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps a distraction, but: are people who say this is silly reacting to the potluck or the Indian? I would be surprised to find a dinner party was unexpectedly potluck (though I enjoy potlucks), but if I were doing a theme potluck, Indian would be one of the first things I considered. Am I weird? I assume most of my friends who cook, cook Indian sometimes! (I’m ethnically Ashkenazi, as are most of my cookingest friends.) Doesn’t everyone have cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne on hand? Or do I exist in a weird foodie bubble?

I do cool Indian but I think themed potlucks are over the top. You either control the menu by cooking yourself, or you ask people to bring what they choose and eat what shows up. I find overly specific potluck requests a bit demanding. (Yes, I also hate "bring a book as a card" baby showers, weddings where guests are told to dress in certain colors, etc.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You could make yogurt raita. Couldn't be easier and doesn't require any cooking.

http://kahakaikitchen.blogspot.com/2013/01/yogurt-with-cucumber-and-mint-kheere-ka.html

Raita is not a subji.

Oops, I'm the raita recommender. Did not read the original post carefully. Sorry.

[Anonymous]

Pizza