Googling to going...to Gujarat!
Mar 14th, 2017, 10:42 PM
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Fabulous photos Calinurse. keep them coming.India is a riot of colors and the food,I'd risk anything for it.
Gujarat cuisine is unique. Jacketwatch you are right about Poha, its popular breakfast food in Maharastra too.Its flattened/beaten rice soaked and stirred fried with potatoes and onions, seasoned with chillies and curry leaves.Probably the one you saw in the Indian store is the 'instant' version of it,where all one does is pour a measure of boiling hot water into the pre-prepared poha,set it aside and its ready to eat.
Shrikhand on the other hand is sweetish sour hung/strained yoghurt ( dahi) garnished with saffron (kesar) and pista. Mango being the favorite flavor.
Kadhi (curry) in Gujarat(and most of N.India),primarily vegetarian,is mildly spiced dahi and gram (chickpea) flour often served with Phulkas ( thin chappatis) and of course the Dhoklas, made of soaked ground lentils poured into flat casts,steamed,cut into cubes and served with mint chutney.
A Gujarati thali,a standard fare at a neighborhood Patel restaurant would have all the above.
Gujarat cuisine is unique. Jacketwatch you are right about Poha, its popular breakfast food in Maharastra too.Its flattened/beaten rice soaked and stirred fried with potatoes and onions, seasoned with chillies and curry leaves.Probably the one you saw in the Indian store is the 'instant' version of it,where all one does is pour a measure of boiling hot water into the pre-prepared poha,set it aside and its ready to eat.
Shrikhand on the other hand is sweetish sour hung/strained yoghurt ( dahi) garnished with saffron (kesar) and pista. Mango being the favorite flavor.
Kadhi (curry) in Gujarat(and most of N.India),primarily vegetarian,is mildly spiced dahi and gram (chickpea) flour often served with Phulkas ( thin chappatis) and of course the Dhoklas, made of soaked ground lentils poured into flat casts,steamed,cut into cubes and served with mint chutney.
A Gujarati thali,a standard fare at a neighborhood Patel restaurant would have all the above.
Mar 15th, 2017, 09:02 AM
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Before leaving the Palitana segment of this narrative, a cautionary tale for anyone who wants to climb the steps and take photos of the 900 temples.
At one time, you could take photos of temple exteriors, but that's now forbidden. Past a certain point on the climb, all photography is a strictly enforced no-no. Why? According to the guide, someone took photos not just of the exteriors, but also the interiors, then posted them online. Jain authorities found out, and banned any photography at all.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142254...57679758526960
As in previous albums, I've added brief descriptive notes as "comments."
@Jacketwtch, how's your nearly-spring Chicago weather??
Sorry, tha's hitting below the belt! On the above photo gallery link, perhaps Mrs Jacketwatch can translate the text accompanying the gruesome drawings of life if you smoke and drink!
Yes---poha!!!! that's it!! Here's a good photo and recipe:
http://recipes.timesofindia.com/reci...rs54676741.cms
@Inquest, thank you for food information! I'm very glad you're enjoying pix. Your "riot of colors" describes India perfectly.
I had a Gujarati thali at Hotel Ilark in Bhuj (future photo) --250 rupees(less than $4 USD) for way too much to eat!!!
@Sartoric, please don't give up!! Have you added your photos on the"Photos" app of your iPad? if so, there is a way to get them to Flickr. Hey, this isn't me just being helpful. I've an ulterior motive: wanting to see your images of South India!!!
At one time, you could take photos of temple exteriors, but that's now forbidden. Past a certain point on the climb, all photography is a strictly enforced no-no. Why? According to the guide, someone took photos not just of the exteriors, but also the interiors, then posted them online. Jain authorities found out, and banned any photography at all.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142254...57679758526960
As in previous albums, I've added brief descriptive notes as "comments."
@Jacketwtch, how's your nearly-spring Chicago weather??
Sorry, tha's hitting below the belt! On the above photo gallery link, perhaps Mrs Jacketwatch can translate the text accompanying the gruesome drawings of life if you smoke and drink!Yes---poha!!!! that's it!! Here's a good photo and recipe:
http://recipes.timesofindia.com/reci...rs54676741.cms
@Inquest, thank you for food information! I'm very glad you're enjoying pix. Your "riot of colors" describes India perfectly.
I had a Gujarati thali at Hotel Ilark in Bhuj (future photo) --250 rupees(less than $4 USD) for way too much to eat!!!
@Sartoric, please don't give up!! Have you added your photos on the"Photos" app of your iPad? if so, there is a way to get them to Flickr. Hey, this isn't me just being helpful. I've an ulterior motive: wanting to see your images of South India!!!
Mar 15th, 2017, 09:27 AM
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Actually its my wife who is Indian. I am a Chicago boy so I can't help you with any translation and I doubt my wife can either as she speaks Hindi and I think that text is probably Gujarati. There seems to be big differences:http://www.differencebetween.net/lan...-and-gujarati/
The one about the weird look on the guys face emerging from an egg with a chick on a plate looking at him is, well different.. Is this trying to say something about not letting life happen because you don't let the egg develop into a living thing?
As for our beloved weather
all I can say is we got lucky being in the burbs as this was a lake effect storm so Chicago proper got it as well as the more eastern suburbs. There were two separate accidents during the morning rush hr. inbound on the Kennedy that resulted in 35 car mess up!
Again great pics and I'm still following!!
The one about the weird look on the guys face emerging from an egg with a chick on a plate looking at him is, well different.
. Is this trying to say something about not letting life happen because you don't let the egg develop into a living thing? As for our beloved weather
all I can say is we got lucky being in the burbs as this was a lake effect storm so Chicago proper got it as well as the more eastern suburbs. There were two separate accidents during the morning rush hr. inbound on the Kennedy that resulted in 35 car mess up! Again great pics and I'm still following!!
Mar 15th, 2017, 11:06 AM
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More great photos, even the advertising hoardings are colourful and stylish in that special indian way.
There's food, kitchen and market photos here CaliNurse, I'll work on Flickr/photos app for the rest...
http://verify.egullet.org/f/a/IrHKu_...5kaWEvRwJ7fRM~
There's food, kitchen and market photos here CaliNurse, I'll work on Flickr/photos app for the rest...
http://verify.egullet.org/f/a/IrHKu_...5kaWEvRwJ7fRM~
Mar 16th, 2017, 08:59 AM
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Thank you, Sartorial. Your great photos confirm it; i prefer the food in the South!!
JW, I knew from your postings that your wife is Indian--which is why, above, asked about Mrs. Jacketwatch as possible interpreter. thanks for the link Indeed, I noticed the difference in language, even with little phrases. "How are you?" in Hindi sounds like "Kai say ho?" (right?) but in Gujarati it sounds like "Kem cho?" This is how I started each day, asking the guide and driver "Kem cho?" to which they replied something which rhymed with"pajama" but s "m" (although that is not what's in the online phrasebook).
Great possible interpretation of the chicken and the egg! Like, empathize with the unborn life which will be extinguished if you crack and eat the egg?
More pix, the from Gondal town, where i stayed at Orchard Palace Hotel, and a few from a day trip to the fabulous town of Junagadh!! As previously, see "comments" for brief photo explanations.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142254...h/33347205331/
JW, I knew from your postings that your wife is Indian--which is why, above, asked about Mrs. Jacketwatch as possible interpreter. thanks for the link Indeed, I noticed the difference in language, even with little phrases. "How are you?" in Hindi sounds like "Kai say ho?" (right?) but in Gujarati it sounds like "Kem cho?" This is how I started each day, asking the guide and driver "Kem cho?" to which they replied something which rhymed with"pajama" but s "m" (although that is not what's in the online phrasebook).
Great possible interpretation of the chicken and the egg! Like, empathize with the unborn life which will be extinguished if you crack and eat the egg?
More pix, the from Gondal town, where i stayed at Orchard Palace Hotel, and a few from a day trip to the fabulous town of Junagadh!! As previously, see "comments" for brief photo explanations.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142254...h/33347205331/
Mar 16th, 2017, 09:37 AM
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OK Cali. I did not know you meant my wife. As you can see its quite different. The language Malyalam ? spoken in the south is completely different too and has like 55 letters in its alphabet.
Auto correct gets me too. Got to be careful. Sometimes tis rather weird if not X-rated.
Auto correct gets me too. Got to be careful. Sometimes tis rather weird if not X-rated.
Mar 16th, 2017, 12:08 PM
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Some of my Hindi friends told me this phrase to say when "appropriate." I once used it on a Hindi med resident as she seemed to think over talking is winning. Phonetically of course "day maag karab mut karoe." .
Left her speechless.
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. Left her speechless.
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Mar 16th, 2017, 02:06 PM
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JW, well- researched; yes, that's a 1947 Caddy. The small red box behind it , though very hard to read, says "1947." The vehicles --35 i think--are in amazingly great shape. The Maharajah employs a team of mechanics to keep the cars in running order and spiffy appearance. The family has numerous collections, not just the vintage cars at Orchard Palace, but also at the town center's Gondal Palace (future link). http://www.heritagepalacesgondal.com...collection.htm
LOL inquest--"pyjamas" as a response. So true, the subleties of language.
JW (or Mrs JW)--what's the exact interpretation of the phrase to the med resident?
More photos from the fascinating own of Junagadh. I hope they convey some of its appeal: intriguing and attractive intricately beautiful old buildings--many empty-- that have seen better days, but are still standing!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142254...7681496915905/
LOL inquest--"pyjamas" as a response. So true, the subleties of language.
JW (or Mrs JW)--what's the exact interpretation of the phrase to the med resident?
More photos from the fascinating own of Junagadh. I hope they convey some of its appeal: intriguing and attractive intricately beautiful old buildings--many empty-- that have seen better days, but are still standing!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/142254...7681496915905/
Mar 17th, 2017, 03:33 AM
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The Gondals are known for their collection of cars.Orchard Palace looks a fantastic property. I've stayed at their palace property in Bangalore. Its little known but its fantastic, presently owned by the grandson of Maharaja Bhojrajji of Gondal.
http://www.jayamahalpalace.in/
As history has it,Junagadh were ruled by the Nawabs from 1700s AD till India's independence in 1947. The Nawabs opted for accession to Pakistan. The Indian Government held a referendum and the people asked to be a part of India. This apparently did not go well with the Nawab, who is suppose to have been exiled to Pakistan and settled in Karachi.
jacketwatch,the literal translation would be
Dimaag - Mind/ Brain
Kharaab - Bad / ruin
mut - don't
Karo - do
Figure it out
http://www.jayamahalpalace.in/
As history has it,Junagadh were ruled by the Nawabs from 1700s AD till India's independence in 1947. The Nawabs opted for accession to Pakistan. The Indian Government held a referendum and the people asked to be a part of India. This apparently did not go well with the Nawab, who is suppose to have been exiled to Pakistan and settled in Karachi.
jacketwatch,the literal translation would be
Dimaag - Mind/ Brain
Kharaab - Bad / ruin
mut - don't
Karo - do
Figure it out
Mar 17th, 2017, 07:29 AM
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JW, you said this to a medical resident at the hospostal where you worked as RN? No wonder wonder she was speechless!
Inquest, thank you much for the history lesson. The Gondal Royal Family also own the Mumbai Opera House. When others called for it to be torn down, they insisted on restoring it to its former grandeur--with current acoustic updates.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai...7ry7pQOaL.html
The people of Gondal town hold the current and past family in huge affection and admiration.
Inquest, thank you much for the history lesson. The Gondal Royal Family also own the Mumbai Opera House. When others called for it to be torn down, they insisted on restoring it to its former grandeur--with current acoustic updates.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai...7ry7pQOaL.html
The people of Gondal town hold the current and past family in huge affection and admiration.
Mar 17th, 2017, 11:04 AM
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My only photographic faux-pas (sat least, of which i'm aware) was in Junagadh. See the photos of the family? When the smiling woman posed alone and I started to take her picture, her husband was not amused, and came rushing over to stand by her.
I always asked when wanting to photograph particular people. Yatendra (the side) grew impatient with this, saying most people would not mind, and he would let me know when I should not take photos (temple interiors, certain of the villagers we met later in the trip). But, I continued to ask, usually via sign language and pointing at the camera.
I was amused many times during the trip when spotting people taking my photo!
Yatendra told me amusing/infuriating stories of people ( especially professional photographers) he'd accompanied, offering enormous amounts of money to people (usually the tribal villages) for a photo, and also of rude insensitive pushy people who had not sense of boundaries.
My only photographic faux-pas (sat least, of which i'm aware) was in Junagadh. See the photos of the family? When the smiling woman posed alone and I started to take her picture, her husband was not amused, and came rushing over to stand by her.
I always asked when wanting to photograph particular people. Yatendra (the side) grew impatient with this, saying most people would not mind, and he would let me know when I should not take photos (temple interiors, certain of the villagers we met later in the trip). But, I continued to ask, usually via sign language and pointing at the camera.
I was amused many times during the trip when spotting people taking my photo!
Yatendra told me amusing/infuriating stories of people ( especially professional photographers) he'd accompanied, offering enormous amounts of money to people (usually the tribal villages) for a photo, and also of rude insensitive pushy people who had not sense of boundaries.
