I had my first cooking lesson last night. My two teachers - Bhavia and Rani, were delightful and so knowledgeable. This is them in our kitchen (love the gas cooktop!).
They were able to answer all of my stupid questions and gave me some great tips that you wont find in cook books. They both love to cook just for the fun of it, but on more than one occasion they each mentioned how important it is for Indian girls to learn to cook from their mothers so that when they get married they will be able to prepare what their husband and his family's request. I could write a whole blog entry on marriage in India, but it would likely end up me on my soapbox ranting about women's empowerment and I think I will save that for another day!
We made chicken biryani with curd. It sounds simple, and it was relatively straightforward after the prep work was done. I sliced a kilo of onions for the meal. Delicious!!I took lots of notes and will hopefully have time for a few more lessons before I head back to Aus. I look forward to cooking up a storm for you all when we get back.
While we cooked Jack jumped around the kitchen and Naniki wowed him with magic tricks.
- We now have an internet connection at our house so we can use the internet any time (up until now it was limited to a window of around 1 hour a day - if the power didn't go out). What did we do before the internet?
- We are going to Mysore this weekend to be tourists for a while which I am really looking forward to. Its about 170km away and is a really beautiful city apparently, despite what the name conjures up.
- It is getting hotter each day as their wet season gets closer so I have gone native and have started wearing these awesome baggy pants. I look just like everyone else now!!
Till next time,
Sarah x
6 comments:
Hoi hoi, great to hear you are getting some cooking lessons- you'll have to show me when you get back. Can you send me your mobile number so I can ring/text. I am the size of a house- you won't recongise me when you get back! Reuben has moved into his new room- it's covered in trains etc and he loves it. Miss you all. xxx
Hang in there Marsha! Not long to go now. Glad Reuben likes the new room. Have you finished school yet? Nick will txt you our numbers here.
Sarah x
Hi Sarah and Nick and Jack - loving your blog and photos. And Sarah it is about time you learnt how to be a more attentive wife. I have bought you an apron and some ribbon for your hair on your return. XX
We need pictures of these MC Hammer pants!
Not sure where to post this but I wanted to ask if anyone has heard of National Clicks?
Can someone help me find it?
Overheard some co-workers talking about it all week but didn't have time to ask so I thought I would post it here to see if someone could help me out.
Seems to be getting alot of buzz right now.
Thanks
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