tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post6966345272417552568..comments2023-10-03T11:35:24.543+05:30Comments on <center>Cultures' Chord by Hindustanka</center>: From Russian Soups to Chilly Paneer - Russian Wife in India Hindustankahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-2088994759363821602014-05-17T16:11:23.552+05:302014-05-17T16:11:23.552+05:30Oh, I didn't realize you were from Kazakhstan,...Oh, I didn't realize you were from Kazakhstan, I thought you were "straight up" Russian :)<br />Agreed, you should be focused on the important changes in your own life, taking care of your self.Ms Misantropiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200076221996543289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-72603748618621588972014-05-15T11:24:25.633+05:302014-05-15T11:24:25.633+05:30Even it is plain I cannot say it is not tasty! :) ...Even it is plain I cannot say it is not tasty! :) It is just different. I never tried Finnish or Swedish food ever, would love to :)<br /><br />Well.. first of all I am from Kazakhstan and we have our own president there. However, yes, I have been following the latest events since the beginning and still not understanding what's going on, because Russians and Ukrainians are so close ethnically that it breaks my heart to see how they kill each other... At the same time as you know right now I have the most important event of my life coming so I try not to stress myself with the things I cannot change. I know my child is going to come into the same world full of *hit.. but also there are still good and beautiful things left and I'd like to give them to him/her in the fullest!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-73626643813536843562014-05-14T15:27:51.337+05:302014-05-14T15:27:51.337+05:30I have never thought about Russian cuisine much (e...I have never thought about Russian cuisine much (except Vodka and Borscht :)) but I guess it makes sense when you say it is kind of tasteless - much like Finnish and Swedish cuisine used to be back in the day.<br /><br />On an entirely different note: May I ask how you feel about what's going on in Russia right now - the intolerance and persecution of homosexuals, and the corruption and overtaking of Ukraine? Do you feel far from it all or are you staying involved?Ms Misantropiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200076221996543289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-38827079509028377022014-05-10T15:48:08.679+05:302014-05-10T15:48:08.679+05:30Definitely that it depends on person's prefere...Definitely that it depends on person's preferences and his/her spice tolerance level. I don't mind spicy food but not the one which makes your eye balls to pop out :)Lol<br />Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-18341758864856778022014-05-10T15:46:24.520+05:302014-05-10T15:46:24.520+05:30Yes Ranjitha, South Indian is my favorite! I love ...Yes Ranjitha, South Indian is my favorite! I love idlis and sambar! And dosa... yumm :)<br />May be you can find one in Toronto, let me know :)Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-57837549183343035012014-05-10T15:44:57.572+05:302014-05-10T15:44:57.572+05:30Oh well, Columbus created confusion for generation...Oh well, Columbus created confusion for generations and generations to come! Even when I search something related to India in the net, I always type "India", not "Indian". <br />Our intercultural communication lead to some new information discovery! Great :) Now I know you'd call my hubby there East Indian :)heheHindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-82193779687348184252014-05-10T09:07:39.477+05:302014-05-10T09:07:39.477+05:30I suspect she will visit, indeed.I suspect she will visit, indeed.Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-60669618447085874632014-05-10T02:47:57.223+05:302014-05-10T02:47:57.223+05:30I agree with you that Spicy foods are not for ever...I agree with you that Spicy foods are not for everyone. I must admit that we Indians do add lots of spices most of the time. I can understand how difficult it must've been for you to get adapted to the spicy foods in India. I once prepared biryani for Christmas celebration and while one of my American friend ate it with tears in his eyes, my other philipina friend loved it. So i guess it also depends upon one's taste :)Anithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13822038026052473729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-88847456010472986522014-05-10T00:41:58.467+05:302014-05-10T00:41:58.467+05:30Oh sorry -- my terminology is misleading. In Canad...Oh sorry -- my terminology is misleading. In Canada, we call all Indian people from India "East Indians" to distinguish them from our own erroneously named "Indians" who are native here in North America -- in other words, aboriginals or First Nations people. Stupid Columbus misnamed them because he thought he had reached India when he landed.<br />Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-75757179036304605882014-05-09T18:52:39.801+05:302014-05-09T18:52:39.801+05:30Haha, Green chillis are everywhere in Indian food!...Haha, Green chillis are everywhere in Indian food!! :-) <br />Have you tasted South Indian food, that's again very different from the North Indian food. You should try it. You'll like idli as it is a steam dumpling kinda thing and its bland. <br />What is Russian food like ? I've never been to a Russian restaurant, have to look for one. :-) <br />-RanjithaRanjithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242048355816497145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-45834140324656062252014-05-09T09:59:45.726+05:302014-05-09T09:59:45.726+05:30As soona s you can find at least fe wof teh ingred...As soona s you can find at least fe wof teh ingredients of your native food and cook them it is ok. But I cannot imagine being somewhere without any spices, veggies and so on you are used to.<br />So the Marine Corps challenged you in various ways Magaly :)Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-15291929138736623522014-05-09T09:55:58.395+05:302014-05-09T09:55:58.395+05:30Haha sneezing I do too, it feels funny but can be ...Haha sneezing I do too, it feels funny but can be a call for an allergy too. I also start coughing instantly when turmeric fumes come out of the pressure cooker...<br />She would then like it in India. I bet she will come here some day :)<br />Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-41398849346213357712014-05-09T09:52:53.719+05:302014-05-09T09:52:53.719+05:30I understand it of course, you shall take care fo ...I understand it of course, you shall take care fo your health. Even as much Indians like spicy food it is also not advisable to eat too spicy every day. Sometimes we cook at home something Italian to create that gap between spice dup dishes.<br />That round brea dis called roti or chapati or phulka:)hehe. I am glad you like it Stacy!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-65398273631257323472014-05-09T07:50:19.652+05:302014-05-09T07:50:19.652+05:30I forgot to say. I didn't have much problem wh...I forgot to say. I didn't have much problem when it came to food moving from the Dominican Republic to New York City--you can find anything in NYC. But my goodness, when I joined the Marine Corps and was stationed in the South of the US, I thought I was going to die! I couldn't find any of my spices. ;-(Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-78674256021420860462014-05-09T07:48:52.511+05:302014-05-09T07:48:52.511+05:30I can't eat anything too spicy. I start sneezi...I can't eat anything too spicy. I start sneezing like mad and my nose becomes an instant mess--it's rather gross.<br /><br />The Little Princess, on the other hand, seems to have been born in the wrong continent. This girl LOVES spicy foods. I often separate a portion of stewed meats and things of the sort just so I can make it really spicy for her.Magaly Guerrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295455026184103230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-11929275603781191892014-05-09T07:14:08.259+05:302014-05-09T07:14:08.259+05:30I have to admit, I can't eat Indian food. Too ...I have to admit, I can't eat Indian food. Too spicy for me. After I was ill, I had to really watch what I ate and I still do. Certain foods, can affect the area that is weak inside my stomach where the abcess was. So Indian food is a no go for me. The only thing I can eat, is that round bread. Sorry, don't know the name! Good for you eating the food ;o) Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-78724500967483727792014-05-08T15:51:25.634+05:302014-05-08T15:51:25.634+05:30Linda I love reading about your experience in Siry...Linda I love reading about your experience in Sirya...And I am sorry that this country now is associated with war.<br />Ghee is used in Indian cuisine a lot, especially in the North. We don't use it at home as it is really bad for health. I adapted well for food :)Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-72349732116398781302014-05-08T15:43:05.658+05:302014-05-08T15:43:05.658+05:30Thanks Preeti! Yea, the main challenge was to adju...Thanks Preeti! Yea, the main challenge was to adjust for Indian husband :)hehe No he really is very nice (touchwood), and he also is a little Rissian now, well noted.<br />Just today my colleagues told me about Gujarati food that sugar added everywhere, I think this is not my tatse for sure,I like more sour and salty.<br />Anshita is one sweet child, but I bet you cook tasty so she simply likes it!<br /><br /><br />Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-50919534601172039612014-05-08T14:57:51.508+05:302014-05-08T14:57:51.508+05:30It's nice that you have adjusted with Indian f...It's nice that you have adjusted with Indian food and culture and most importantly, indian husband!! Haha :) I guess that's a lot in 4 years...don't stress yourself to adjust, let him become a Russian in India ;)<br />I know punjabi food is heavy and South Indian food is sometimes oily too. We maharashtrians have a bit of plain food. But even in some parts of Maharashtra, like Nagpur and all, they have extremely hot food. They use red chillies. If you try Gujarati food that too is mild and you may like but many food items taste sweet, even regular daal.<br />You just eat what you like and give the best nutrient food to your baby from both countries.<br />I have bad food habits but I ensure I make some healthy vegetables for Anshita even if I dislike them. And she is a darling to try out everything I cook:)<br />I eat only the guava with black salt. Other all fruits taste better as they are.<br />Keep well and enjoy!!:) <br />Preetihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719450107640709790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-33603732648954277322014-05-08T13:18:30.102+05:302014-05-08T13:18:30.102+05:30I like Indian food but it doesn't like me, I&#...I like Indian food but it doesn't like me, I'm always ill after eating hot spicy foods so I would probably starve in India lol, I found it difficult adapting to Syrian cuisine too and I spent the first few months eating omelettes and bananas but even the omelettes tasted strange because they used ghee to fry them in and I hated the taste, I lost quite a bit of weight when I first went out there but you do adapt and learn to love the local cuisine, it's sounds as though you are doing great. :)lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139295265567390855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-12587130346422157592014-05-08T10:56:08.169+05:302014-05-08T10:56:08.169+05:30You cannot ignore Indian food when in India. Some ...You cannot ignore Indian food when in India. Some day you have to try it :) Many restaurants provide delicious and not spicy on request dishes. yea, Russian Indian sounds strange in terms of taste.Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-74009612118690414952014-05-08T10:52:19.859+05:302014-05-08T10:52:19.859+05:30Great to know you cook Indian food! We also cook a...Great to know you cook Indian food! We also cook aloo gobi frequently here as these veggies are available all year round. I try to cook with less oil these days however many Indian recipes call for loads of oil, yes.Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-63242556812428861432014-05-08T10:08:59.555+05:302014-05-08T10:08:59.555+05:30Aww Sangeetha, so sweet of you! But no I am not a ...Aww Sangeetha, so sweet of you! But no I am not a cute Bahu :)hehe<br />Thanks for support, I shall post some pirogi and bliny recipes here so you can try the out :) Hugs back at you!Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-58068841966307877492014-05-08T10:07:11.825+05:302014-05-08T10:07:11.825+05:30We have many South Indian restaurants here, but I ...We have many South Indian restaurants here, but I bet they also don't sell real South Indian which I like so much! I'd like to try it when I go to the South.<br />The only thing I don't like in north Indian cuisine is dal... hehe<br /><br />Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809399228902989874.post-7740793480548198182014-05-08T10:04:35.845+05:302014-05-08T10:04:35.845+05:30Haha, but don't eat them all as they are in pi...Haha, but don't eat them all as they are in pic, you need to add them to food :)Hindustankahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02511421203148396188noreply@blogger.com