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By: VKI

VKI — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:15:14 +0000

Cherian, I’m first-generation but still need the yogurt-rice combination as a finish to any Indian meal. Doesn’t matter if the meal is veg or non-veg, we South Indians need “thayir-chatham” to feel the meal is complete! I totally got what Padma meant.

By: Cherian

Cherian — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:57:52 +0000

For the philes: http://www.macgamestore.com/detail.php?ProductID=1032

This is what BravoTV is describing as Gene’s dish: Dry rub lamb with basmati sweet rice, tzatziki with tandoori glaze. While I’m familiar with all sorts of South Indian lamb preparations, I’m not sure what Padma meant by classic South Indian staple nor can I piece it together from the description. Rice, yogurt, and lamb do seem simplistically staple, however, as that’s how mom makes it.

By: Evil Abhi

Evil Abhi — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:37:59 +0000

I’ll say it: What a HUGE disappointment! I don’t think she lasts more than a few weeks at the most. She doesn’t seem like she even feels she deserves to be there. I’m no chef but I would have made a more interesting contestant even

By: Rookie

Rookie — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:46:31 +0000

Was at Vermilion earlier this year and loved it! A couple of my cousins live closer to the place and are regulars there. Maybe that was the reason, but we were treated very well, and came out stuffed but happy.

By: brimful

brimful — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:20:48 +0000

She doesn't seem long for the show, which is a bummer. It's nice to see them in New York though. I'm hoping the challenges there will be more on par with the first season.

p.s. Does anyone really understand what Padma Lakshmi was talking about when she told the aggressively tattooed dude that he had unwittingly made a classic South Indian dish? I'm not aware of classic South Indian dishes involving lamb, but that might just be because I'm Guju. Enlighten please!

By: Fuerza Dulce

Fuerza Dulce — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:46:06 +0000

And we'll finally have someone saying Padma's name correctly, too!

I was hoping to see more of Radhika, but I'm not discouraged. Yeaaah for apple chutney, boyeee. Did anyone notice how someone (I can't remember who now) used apple chutney in the elimination challenge? They can't stop hijacking our stuff, yo. I was also impressed that Eugene made his food more desi (woohoo curd-rice!)than his opponent without even trying. I think he'll be someone else to watch.

By: chai

chai — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:29:59 +0000

16 Â· inothernews said

The best part is Padma being able to say her name correctly. I swoon when people say Indian names correctly.

totally agree! it made me smile.

By: inothernews

inothernews — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:41:47 +0000

The best part is Padma being able to say her name correctly. I swoon when people say Indian names correctly.

By: sebs

sebs — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:19:38 +0000

I really hope she has a rebound in the second episode. The production behind the scenes at Bravo seemed to show consistent angry shots of Radhikaâ€” wrinkled brow, big eyes, generally quiet. She had a few happy moments, apparently, but a perfectly timed, raised wine glass blocked her smile.

By: cadiz12

cadiz12 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:06:38 +0000

I’m with Sam; the menu sounded more exciting than the food ended up being. But I may give it another shot, and I’m looking forward to trying Between.