Louise - y're very funny, loved yr post. Sorry, but had to giggle!
Lentils and chick peas, no can't touch. Horrible for me, which meanas my fave, onion Sambur, is out! (Onion sambur and dosha with buffalo yogurt: ahhhhhh Sigh!)
Gosh, the w'end - stay out der kitchen gal... <LOL> Unless y're making those delicious sounding special items, in which case expect an unexpected visitor...
