May 22, 2008
My father is in town.
This man is the real deal when it comes to authentic Indian home cooking. And the official anti-Christ of quick Indian cooking.
In his sprawling Kolkata kitchen, one head chef and two assistants run ragged around him chopping, stirring and tidying. A floor-standing tandoor makes hot chicken kebabs. While dad navigates boxes of exotic spices sourced from far flung corners of India.
When he emerges from the kitchen six hours later, with an eight-part meal, I can’t help feeling a bit exhausted at the sight of it.
Now, my Indian dinner party meal planning technique is slightly less intense:
I’ve never had any complaints. But then dad hasn’t had my guests over for one of his feasts yet.
Radman Says:
Eventhough, your menu sounds sensible and delicious, I would catch the next plane back and live with Dad (or at least next door).
Krista Says:
Colour me green with envy. I grew up on Kraft Dinner and Zoodles. So who cooks when he comes over to visit?
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Dee and Chai Says:
Nice!!! Now we know where those great cooking genes came from !. have a great time.
sra Says:
So is your dad cooking for you? 😀
mandira Says:
your menu sounds a lot like mine 🙂
waiting for my parents to whip up some home cooking love when they visit over the summer!
Mallika Says:
I hope you are making your dad cook for you ?!
Seriously though , the raita sounds great – kaal saturday – try korbo
Asha Says:
Looks like nice looking yummy thali to me! Glad you are enjoying authentic Indian dishes with dad! Have a wonderful weekend!:))
Srivalli Says:
it must be a real treat eating your dad’s feast!…
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