Kanchuki & I were laughing a few days about how people from Assam always carry tamul-paan (areca nut & betel leaves) where ever they go. They will take out their small filigreed metal cases of tamul & paan and delicately pull out a single leaf, wrap the tamul in it, place it in their mouths…
A Poem: My Wife’s Cooking
(re-posting from my blog, http://appapappa.com/?p=278) My Wife's Cooking I come to the table preoccupied You serve me dal with rice, Simple to cook, done in a jiffy - 3/4th cup dal, 2 cups water, Turmeric, and a pinch of salt - Boil, boil, till it is done. Then the tadka, a splatter in hot oil Of…
A visit to the Doctor, and Oatmeal Pancakes
I am waiting for the day that I can meet a fat and jolly doctor who says something like: “Go on, have a drink or two daily, eat whatever you want and exercise – yes, yes, that’s important, do some light stretching in bed when you wake up, and that’ll be enough.” My Dr., unfortunately,…
Question: Zaike ka Safar
A few months ago, one of my friends suggested taking an epicurean adventure across India - he referred to it as Zaike ka Safar. Now, we didn't discuss the spots we'd hit, but somehow I couldn't get the idea out of my mind and I would keep thinking about the idea every once in a…
Peeling Garlic
I love using garlic in my cooking - but peeling it is an onerous, odorous task! The smell of the garlic stays on your fingers for a few days, and this can be unappetizing when you are eating laddoos, for instance! The standard way to quickly peel garlic can be googled - check it out on…
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