Codestrom - The Wandering Programmer

silence

Sometimes all the right words will slip through the silence, but this quote says it all..

"who doesn't understand your silence will never understand your words"

It carries so much meaning and the timing couldn't be more profound.. So for all those who will never understand the words spoken between the silence.. My heart goes out to you..

Maybe time to say goodbye

I've put a lot of hard work into some of my projects, but recently I've had to start realizing that the things I once loved are simply a lost cause.  Nothing is final in life, but slowly I must move on to the things in life which not only take time, but also give reward.  In the coming days I must decide what to do with this blog.. If anyone cares ping me to let me know..

Jonathan Schwartz cuts his ponytail

(I'm making all of this up.. maybe someone finds it funny)

Source close to Jonathan Schwartz have leaked that part of the IBM deal is contingent on him getting the key role as IBM EVP of Stategy For Open Source Monetization.  What they haven't told you is that IBM has *already* agreed to this, but with the stipulation that he must meet IBM style and dress code standards.  The unspoken truth is that they know all his open source powers lie in the magical ponytail.  Frankly, I wish he'd just donate it to help a cancer patient and then everyone can shut up and go back to work.. (oopse that last line wasn't funny I suppose)

Vegetarian Recipe - chickpea and tomato curry

Lately I've been withdrawing from having India food.. Before I left DE I was enjoying some of the *best* India food I've ever had.. I also met a couple really super business contacts, but before I ramble too much wanted to share a recent *successful* attempt at homemade indian food...

So if you like chickpea (aka garbanzo beans) and tomato curry. .Here you go..

Firstly.. make sure if you bought your chickpeas dry to let them soak in water for a few hours.. add a bit of oil so they don't stick to the side and boil for a bit.. (30 minutes.. ) You're mostly after them not being hard as a rock and not mushy..

Serves : 1 hungry vegetarian programmer

Step one
    chickpeas + water + oil in a hot pot

Step two
    Cut onion and add to pan with a bit of oil

Keep the onions in a little pile so they brown better.. Also avoid excessive stirring.

Step three
    Add 3-4 large fresh chopped tomatos + chickpeas (300gr)

When adding the chickpeas try to avoid adding too much water.  The tomatoes will have water already.  If you add to much it's not too big of a problem though.

Step four
    Spices - about 1 tbl spoon of (turmeric, cumin, garam, curry, coriander)

This is by far the hardest part.  Too much curry and you'll overwhelm the other flavors.. It's a conservative blend and you'll have to adjust and experiment.  Remember you can always add more, but can't take out.  While the masala still has a lot of water tasting will be less effective.  Wait to add more spices until the water has almost all evaporated.. You're aiming for not soupy and not a dry paste.. The water + oil that the chickpeas soaked in will help you adjust and cheat.

Step five (optional)
    Extras - salt + something to make it more creamy (plain yogurt, cream or butter)

I've had it with and without step five, but for me with is much better.. A bit of salt brings out more of the flavors and a little plain yogurt gives it a more creamy and smooth taste.

With step four the best advise is to be patient.. Expect the first time you cook it that you'll need 1 hour.  IOW.. don't be in a rush to eat your chickpea and tomato curry.

If your friends hate garbanzo beans just tell them it's chickpeas and they'll never know the difference ;)  Now if only I could make naan at home....