Anonymous
Post 10/08/2021 09:29     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
Pizza
Anonymous
Post 10/08/2021 09:28     Subject: Re:Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:27     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:21     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:17     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:16     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:15     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
You could hit up Trader Joe’s or carry out.
Anonymous
Post 10/08/2021 09:14     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
WHO HOSTS POTLUCKS IN A PANDEMIC?
Anonymous
Post 10/08/2021 09:11     Subject: Re:Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:11     Subject: Re:Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:10     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
Here is a very simple and tasty vegetarian Indian dish. https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-butter-paneer-spinach-recipe
Anonymous
Post 10/08/2021 09:09     Subject: Re:Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:08     Subject: Re:Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:05     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
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
Post 10/08/2021 09:03     Subject: Potluck is Indian-themed
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?