Mango Surprise

machadinha · May 11th, 2007, 17:34

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Originally Posted by goangoangone

There appears to be a problem getting the basic equipment. I'm currently scouring the internet.

I've never done it, but I think the basic procedure is quite simple. Friends of mine used to do it, involving mostly a couple of plastic garbage bags, a few large glass jugs and some tubes I think (and a lot of patience and an awful stench). Getting it to taste anything like palatable is then a matter of trial & error. Try http://www.thegreenguide.org/article/diy/wine ; this came up on a search for +making +wine +yourself +DIY, you could juggle the keywords around some. Beer should be similarly simple.

CliveG · May 11th, 2007, 18:14

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Originally Posted by goangoangone

There appears to be a problem getting the basic equipment. I'm currently scouring the internet. Of course I can buy it in Europe and ship it but that would make things more difficult and expensive. Additionally the temperature for fermentation is probably too high here.

The temperature shouldn't be a problem. Yeast naturally occur and thrive on fruit in India so are adpated to temperatures of 40degrees C+. Yeast for bread making survive O.K. Might be an idea to purchase a yeast specifically for wine making as they are more alcohol tolerant.

goangoangone · May 11th, 2007, 18:21

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Originally Posted by CliveG

The temperature shouldn't be a problem. Yeast naturally occur and thrive on fruit in India so are adpated to temperatures of 40degrees C+. Yeast for bread making survive O.K. Might be an idea to purchase a yeast specifically for wine making as they are more alcohol tolerant.

A bread yeast is not recommended but might have to do. French wine yeasts are better. I'm more concerned with airlocks, food grade polythene etc. to keep it clean from airborne yeasts. Best fermentation temp is about up to 25 c.

Margot · May 11th, 2007, 18:30

My breakfast every morning:

2 crushed weetabix (my guilty expat pleasure) mixed with milk until it becomes a mush. Cut up a mango in a seperate bowl, stir in the excess juice, add mango chunks and enjoy!

CliveG · May 11th, 2007, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by goangoangone

A bread yeast is not recommended but might have to do. French wine yeasts are better. I'm more concerned with airlocks, food grade polythene etc. to keep it clean from airborne yeasts. Best fermentation temp is about up to 25 c.

Surgical/medical suppliers that also provide equipment for schools etc might stock airlocks or find a friendly glassblower. Getting the right plastic might be a case of experimentation!

Aishah · May 11th, 2007, 19:46

While you guys have a chat about the wine equipment I want to ask the ladies -1. Rochelle - What is Cool Whip - that dessert sounds scrumptious. and 2. Margot -Can you get weetabix in Delhi - I am off for my 2 days journey to Delhi leaving early tomorrow morning for Jodhpur and on my way back home 6 weeks later thought I might try and get some because your breakfast sounds delicious and makes a change from my muesli and fruit!!! We used to have it in NZ spread with butter and marmite or vegemite or honey and I loved that! If you put answers i might be awhile replying because i am not taking my computer and don't know when next I will get to one. But be assured I will be checking, thanks ladies!

Nick-H · May 11th, 2007, 20:22

I can get weetabix in Chennai, but it was nearly Rs500 a box

so I didn't bother

Aishah · May 11th, 2007, 20:30

Well that puts it out of my league - we live on an Indian (average) income!!!

capt_mahajan · May 11th, 2007, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I can get weetabix in Chennai, but it was nearly Rs500 a box

so I didn't bother

500 a box! Thats cheatabix.

ananda2193 · May 11th, 2007, 21:23

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Originally Posted by Aishah

1. Rochelle - What is Cool Whip - that dessert sounds scrumptious.

I'll answer for Rochelle, Cool Whip is whipped cream. Yummy

goangoangone · May 12th, 2007, 00:13

Coming up soon......pork curry with mango and lime.

Can't be new but I fancy making it.

goangoangone · May 12th, 2007, 06:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by machadinha

I've never done it, but I think the basic procedure is quite simple. Friends of mine used to do it, involving mostly a couple of plastic garbage bags, a few large glass jugs and some tubes I think (and a lot of patience and an awful stench). Getting it to taste anything like palatable is then a matter of trial & error. Try http://www.thegreenguide.org/article/diy/wine ; this came up on a search for +making +wine +yourself +DIY, you could juggle the keywords around some. Beer should be similarly simple.

That's a good one.

It will give me a base to work on. I can get things like wine yeast and airlocks posted here if need be.

machadinha · May 12th, 2007, 06:51

Let us know how you fared! How was the pork? Sounded good enough to take up meat eating again

goangoangone · May 12th, 2007, 06:58

Will let you know. It's next on the list. Another monsoon-loon idea.

We have to keep ourselves occupied.

A few of us have been doing a bit of cooking and taking it to a friend's bar to share.

Margot · May 14th, 2007, 15:39

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Originally Posted by Nick-H

I can get weetabix in Chennai, but it was nearly Rs500 a box

so I didn't bother

That's insane...I pay 135/box here (although some of the shops sell it for up to 200) but 500...good God man!

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May 11th, 2007, 18:30	#19
Margot Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Gurgaon, Haryana Posts: 31	My breakfast every morning: 2 crushed weetabix (my guilty expat pleasure) mixed with milk until it becomes a mush. Cut up a mango in a seperate bowl, stir in the excess juice, add mango chunks and enjoy!

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Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,955	While you guys have a chat about the wine equipment I want to ask the ladies -1. Rochelle - What is Cool Whip - that dessert sounds scrumptious. and 2. Margot -Can you get weetabix in Delhi - I am off for my 2 days journey to Delhi leaving early tomorrow morning for Jodhpur and on my way back home 6 weeks later thought I might try and get some because your breakfast sounds delicious and makes a change from my muesli and fruit!!! We used to have it in NZ spread with butter and marmite or vegemite or honey and I loved that! If you put answers i might be awhile replying because i am not taking my computer and don't know when next I will get to one. But be assured I will be checking, thanks ladies!

May 11th, 2007, 20:30	#23
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,955	Well that puts it out of my league - we live on an Indian (average) income!!!

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goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,494	Coming up soon......pork curry with mango and lime. Can't be new but I fancy making it.

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machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,505	Let us know how you fared! How was the pork? Sounded good enough to take up meat eating again

May 12th, 2007, 06:58	#29
goangoangone Monsoon Loon Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Goa Posts: 1,494	Will let you know. It's next on the list. Another monsoon-loon idea. We have to keep ourselves occupied. A few of us have been doing a bit of cooking and taking it to a friend's bar to share.

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