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This Nostalgic Tomato Sauce Will Always Have a Place in My Pantry
On Maggi Hot & Sweet, one of the most consistent food relationships of my life.
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vernferd
October 19, 2020
Thank you so much for this article. I am not Indian but if I had to choose one cuisine to eat the rest of my life it would be Indian, & from any region. The complexity of the flavors, pickles & sauces is incredible & I actually crave the flavors. While reading about your accident with the sauce bottle I was thinking, "Go to Kalustyan's, they'll have your sauce!" I was very happy to see that you found this incredible store. I was also happy to find out about this hot/sweet version of the Maggi sauce since I love the regular tomato sauce I bought there. I live in San Francisco &, pre-C19, normally get to NY a couple times per year. No visit there would be completed without a visit to Kalustyan's. While many people return from NY with new clothing or other items I return with tons of spices, sauces! I also wanted to let you know the link to Kalustyan's in the article doesn't work. The store name is spelled incorrectly as Kalyustan's. http://foodsofnations.com
Arati M.
October 19, 2020
Hi there. Thank you so much for your lovely comment—and the correction on the link/spelling (fixed it!). I hope you'll try this version—let me know if you enjoy it as much as the plain!
Panfusine
November 4, 2019
Maggi memory # 1. Survival at IIT-Bombay was dependent on a Maggi kiosk that doled out Maggi noodles for 2 rs. in the early 90's, paired with cloyingly sweet Nescafe instant coffee
Maggi memory #2. Tamarina tamarind sauce - I've been guilty of hoarding 1/2 a dozen bottles when it disappeared off the desi store shelves for a couple of weeks.
Maggi memory #2. Tamarina tamarind sauce - I've been guilty of hoarding 1/2 a dozen bottles when it disappeared off the desi store shelves for a couple of weeks.
Arati M.
November 7, 2019
Ah, the survival kit of choice for anyone who lived in a dorm in an India uni :) Maggi and Nes'coffee'.
Nomaste
November 3, 2019
I love hot and sweet, and I felt that a humble mention of the infamous TomChi was warranted. Regardless, loved the story!
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