Fish curry on the menu.. strawberry Chocolate cake for dessert.
@arunima25 (93194)
Bangalore, India
January 20, 2022 12:35am CST
It's 12 noon as I write this post. I am done with the work at school today. 
And now after some rest with mylotting, I would enter the kitchen to make lunch. It's fish curry and rice with cucumber salad on the menu today. We have some left over chicken from yesterday for my elder daughter who is allergic to fish. And some green peas masala are also left from the last night for my vegetarian self. Today I plan to taste some fish too. Occasionally I am a fishitarian
. The last time I had fish was in August.
I am making Katla curry. Katla is a freshwater fish of India and is one that is mostly used here.
My younger one continues with her baking experiment. She baked one delicious chocolate cake yesterday evening and it was decorated on the top with fresh strawberries. You can see that in the picture. It looks delicious
More than half of the cake is still there in the fridge. So, they can have it for dessert or for their evening snacks. The choice is theirs. I am not touching any sweet for now. I indulged into some sweets on 14th and 15th January as it was Shankranti celebration here. That spiked my sugar and with my diet control and exercise, I have managed to bring it back on track. Now, no sweets for me till the next festival of Basant Panchami and that is couple of weeks away
Hope all going well in your mylot corner. Stay safe and healthy. It's scary time with this new wave of the pandemic. So, take all care to keep yourself protected and your loved ones too.
And now after some rest with mylotting, I would enter the kitchen to make lunch. It's fish curry and rice with cucumber salad on the menu today. We have some left over chicken from yesterday for my elder daughter who is allergic to fish. And some green peas masala are also left from the last night for my vegetarian self. Today I plan to taste some fish too. Occasionally I am a fishitarian. The last time I had fish was in August.
I am making Katla curry. Katla is a freshwater fish of India and is one that is mostly used here.
My younger one continues with her baking experiment. She baked one delicious chocolate cake yesterday evening and it was decorated on the top with fresh strawberries. You can see that in the picture. It looks delicious
More than half of the cake is still there in the fridge. So, they can have it for dessert or for their evening snacks. The choice is theirs. I am not touching any sweet for now. I indulged into some sweets on 14th and 15th January as it was Shankranti celebration here. That spiked my sugar and with my diet control and exercise, I have managed to bring it back on track. Now, no sweets for me till the next festival of Basant Panchami and that is couple of weeks away
Hope all going well in your mylot corner. Stay safe and healthy. It's scary time with this new wave of the pandemic. So, take all care to keep yourself protected and your loved ones too.17 people like this
19 responses
@DaddyEvil (174558)
• United States
20 Jan 22
I'm glad I wasn't eating with you today. I can't eat fish, either and your elder daughter might not be willing to share the chicken... 
(I've never heard of cucumber salad.) I hope everyone enjoyed their lunch.
The cake looks interesting. I might stop by to have a little taste of it. 
I'm not feeling the best today. My tummy is upset and I'm running a low grade fever. (35.5C) I don't know what's wrong.
I hope you all have a good day.
(I've never heard of cucumber salad.) I hope everyone enjoyed their lunch.
The cake looks interesting. I might stop by to have a little taste of it.
I'm not feeling the best today. My tummy is upset and I'm running a low grade fever. (35.5C) I don't know what's wrong.
I hope you all have a good day.3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (174558)
• United States
20 Jan 22
@arunima25 I was trying not to mention your peas.
Oh, then I'm sure she would share the chicken so she wouldn't have to eat it again so soon.
The cucumber salad does sound good.
Thank you.
I was trying not to mention your peas.
Oh, then I'm sure she would share the chicken so she wouldn't have to eat it again so soon.
The cucumber salad does sound good.
Thank you.3 people like this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
She would have loved to share her chicken. There was enough and now she might have the same in the dinner. I would have kept the green peas masala away from your sightCucumber salad is just finely sliced cucumber with some black pepper, rock salt and lime juice.
Sorry to know that you are not keeping well. Hopefully you feel better soon.
Cucumber salad is just finely sliced cucumber with some black pepper, rock salt and lime juice.
Sorry to know that you are not keeping well. Hopefully you feel better soon.3 people like this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
@DaddyEvil I deliberately mentioned my yummy peas masala. How can you not talk about that delicacy on my meal menu
. How can you not talk about that delicacy on my meal menu2 people like this
@JudyEv (382258)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Jan 22
@arunima25 @TheSojourner I've never heard of 1.5 diabetes either. I'll have to research it.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
Thank you Judy. The cake was delicious and they enjoyed it. They have some left for tomorrow too.
I have type 1.5 diabetes and it is not easy to give up on sweets. I do have them at festivals. This time I had a bit of extra indulgence and that spiked my sugar. I have learned to make some diabetic-friendly desserts and they are good too.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
@TheSojourner I am very disciplined with my diet and exercise.
Yes, it is a land of festivals and we have some or the other festival every month and sometimes a couple of them in a single month
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Jan 22
@arunima25 I cooked meat for my family as the kids were growing up but several years ago I decided to go vegetarian. It suits me.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
27 Jan 22
I am also a vegetarian by choice. But occasionally ( once or twice in a year), I would take fish. You will always find some good vegetarian options in my home. I cook non veg for my husband and daughters but I stay strictly vegetarian.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
28 Jan 22
@RubyHawk It suits me too and has been really helpful to manage my diabetes. What about your kids? Are they vegetarian too? My husband and daughters can not leave their non veg. They just love it.
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@nela13 (59365)
• Portugal
21 Jan 22
@arunima25 she will be a famous chef one day.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
It was delicious! They relished the last bit today after lunch
. She started baking at 7 and enjoys it. She just keeps finding excuses to bake
. She started baking at 7 and enjoys it. She just keeps finding excuses to bake1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
It looks tempting and it was tough for me to not have a bite She is getting better and better at baking with practice and experiments.
She is getting better and better at baking with practice and experiments.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
@Rashnag I am restricting myself till basant panchami. And then I would take a break from sweets till Holi.We have some or the other festival every month to enjoy sweets. That's good enough for my diabetes
We have some or the other festival every month to enjoy sweets. That's good enough for my diabetes1 person likes this
@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
20 Jan 22
I have a vegan curry in the fridge ready for tomorrows dinner. I think it's cauliflower. I've never tried it before so I can't wait to see what it's like. It says it's mild on the box but I've had stuff that said mild before but it nearly blew my head off! I hope this ones OK.
I hope this ones OK.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
I hope it's not so spicy and you can enjoy it without blowing your head.
Is that an Indian preparation?? Indian food can be spicy for those who are not used to it.
Is that an Indian preparation?? Indian food can be spicy for those who are not used to it.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
@sharonelton Good that it was not too hot. Hope you enjoyed it.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
21 Jan 22
@arunima25 I hope so too. I don't know if it's Indian, but either way I'd rather it wasn't too hot.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
Thank you. I will definitely convey this to her. She fishes for those compliments on her baking and crocheting. She would share the picture with all the friends and family groups and keeps looking for their comments.
It is very delicious. They loved it. They saved some for tomorrow.
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It is very delicious. They loved it. They saved some for tomorrow.1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (502573)
• Italy
20 Jan 22
@arunima25 I can understand, because I also like to show my cakes and I fish for compliments.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
They were the fresh ones. I had strawberries without the cake and they were delicious!!
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@xFiacre (14786)
• Ireland
20 Jan 22
@arunima25 Long time since I've had fish curry. I do remember having fish xacuti in Goa a long time ago - December 1979 to be precise!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
That was a really long time back. I was a toddler then. Goan style is more of konkani style and they use more of cashew paste and coconut paste for gravy. What I made today was of one style from the state of Bihar. We use mustard and garlic paste as the gravy base with other herbs and spices. It was delicious
. Goan style is more of konkani style and they use more of cashew paste and coconut paste for gravy. What I made today was of one style from the state of Bihar. We use mustard and garlic paste as the gravy base with other herbs and spices. It was delicious1 person likes this
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
26 Jan 22
@TheSojourner Mustard is used as spice here and more commonly used for seasoning. Mustard oil is used for many traditional dishes. It enhances the taste and flavour.
@sathviksouvik (23245)
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20 Jan 22
excellent Arunimaji you could have put the photo of catla fish curry as well. I love that fish and in Bengal murighonto with moong dal is made with the head of catla fish.
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@sathviksouvik (23245)
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21 Jan 22
@arunima25 thanks Arunimaji the katla fish is smelling spicy from your writing itself
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@sathviksouvik (23245)
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22 Jan 22
@arunima25 thanks Arunimaji lovely choice of fish
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
@sathviksouvik Yes, my husband likes spicy food especially for non veg items. It was very fresh fish and so it tasted even yummier.
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
21 Jan 22
Everything sounds delicious! Understand how you feel about sugar intake. I just found Skim Fast snacks to help me through, liking sweets, but getting blood drawn in February for doctor, time. I was really tempted to get to pecan pie, but opted for healthier snacks.
I hate diabetes 2!!
I hate diabetes 2!!1 person likes this
@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
21 Jan 22
@arunima25
Agreed. Forces me to excercise more.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
Diabetes does put a lot of restrictions for us. But then we have to learn to live with it and still enjoy our lives.
It's good that we make healthier choice every time we eat. That helps in many more ways than just controlling our diabetes.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
20 Jan 22
That strawberry chocolate cake looks yummy! Now, I want some strawberries! :)
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
It is very delicious. My younger one is very good at baking. I have some fresh juicy strawberries. I can share them with you
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
21 Jan 22
@arunima25 Aww. That’s so sweet of you 
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
It was delicious!! They relished the last bit today after lunch.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
You are a bit late. They savoured the last piece today. I would have loved to share it with you. We can only give each other a visual treat of delicacies at our end. Sending you a piece with love
. I would have loved to share it with you. We can only give each other a visual treat of delicacies at our end. Sending you a piece with love1 person likes this
@Faster16 (3248)
• Indonesia
22 Jan 22
@arunima25 thank you, I accept it well even if it's just a story and a photo
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@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Jan 22
Looks delicious. I would eat some of that. But not the curry. I once had an indian friend that asked me to dinner a couple times. I loved the flavor of the curry but it would burn my mouth and stomach so bad I never ate it again. She did used to make some kind of fried puffy little things for breakfast she gave me a couple times I loved. Wish I could remember the name. They were not hot tasting.
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
If you are not used to spices, you can not tolerate them. Being a tropical country, we need those hot spices and herbs in our food to keep us healthy by boosting our metabolism and immunity. And it's a part of our cuisine culture and so we develop a taste and tolerance for it.
You can go for a milder version. My husband likes spicy food but I like it in moderate or milder way.
The cake was delicious. I didn't have it but my husband and daughters relished it. The last bit was savoured today. I would love to share a piece with you.
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
20 Jan 22
You are eating good foods there my friend
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
It was yummy lunch and we had enough left for dinner too. That saved me from cooking in the evening
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
I didn't taste it but my husband and daughters enjoyed it
My younger daughter is a good baker. She plans to have her bakery in the future
Those strawberries were fresh and juicy. I had them for mid morning snacks yesterday.
Those strawberries were fresh and juicy. I had them for mid morning snacks yesterday.
@Marilynda1225 (91126)
• United States
20 Jan 22
I would love a piece of that chocolate cake right now!!
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@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
20 Jan 22
It looked tempting and even I felt that way. But then my sugar levels have to be brought back to track after all the festival indulgence. I tasted her chocolate cake that she baked during Christmas vacation. It was yummy!!
. But then my sugar levels have to be brought back to track after all the festival indulgence. I tasted her chocolate cake that she baked during Christmas vacation. It was yummy!!
@arunima25 (93194)
• Bangalore, India
21 Jan 22
Yes, we enjoyed it. The cake was delicious but I controlled myself.
The fish was very fresh and so the curry tasted even yummier.
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The fish was very fresh and so the curry tasted even yummier.1 person likes this
