Kothakoli-came from 'Kolikar kotha', in an effort to log the monologue-ous conversations that rage in conundrum, the arguments and questions that rumble inside to make me, 'me'. Kothakoli strives to stay true to the name: a dance, an exotic, challenging, colorful, beautiful dance. Somewhat like life itself.

Ribs of a different flavor: Saturday Lunch

What I had

1 finely chopped white/ yellow onion
1 tsp garlic
1 mid-size juicy tomato in small pieces
carrot chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
peas (optional)

ribs: 4-6

sherry cooking wine
cinnamon sticks
bay leaves
parsley

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What I did with what I had

Fried the ribs, set aside after browning
Used the fat to fry the onions and garlic until transluscent and aromatic
Added tomatoes, tossed added little more oil
Cinnamon and Bay leaves...tossed...chirp chirp chirp
Carrots... purr (sprinkled with parsley)
wine---swoooosh
Ribs back in... chirrrp chirrrp
water...swashssssss..... quiet!
put in pressure cooker... 30 min
switch off...until the steam died off
opened, started heat again...
gravy boiled down to yummy levels


Rice (jasmine rice or any asian rice) boiled with peas.... butter added.
Gravy added with the ribs....
Thats what I call a good Saturday lunch... ready for a nap :)

idea: maybe add nuts next time, almonds or walnuts






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