@MadhuRK Thank you for your kind wishes. Helpless dry-leaf in the gusts of wind is a great example for life's challenges. We are all chasing something or someone outside to give much wanted tranquility. Frankly, I have a lot of admiration for young mothers who are managing multiple responsibilities yet continue to long to understand the purpose. I feel our mind is like an iceberg hiding most of its body inside the ocean. We only access our conscious mind that operates three gunas. But our subconscious mind and unconsicous mind have a lot of potential we fail to tap into. The meditation helps us dive deep into those unreached territories that can show the path to tranquility. We understand only the emotions and feelings which are only outcome of a lot of stored memories. The will power we have can do a lot of wonders if it can be energized and a lot of outside environments will bow before such will power, if it syncs with unwritten code of this universe that is driven by love.
It gives fascinating insight into the cult mentality and also makes one wonder whether all cult leaders are ultimately mentally ill. Tragic indeed. Don’t think aside from his wife the rest of them realized that they would end up dead. : ( Oops, I was being lazy with the show’s name. I meant the same one Raja, Rasoi…Kahaniyan. Did you know Ranvir Brar has a huge female fan following. More women watch his shows for his wicked smile and less for his food. Lol. Watch his cooking shows on YT. He spends half his time flirting. I like his chatter and his recipes both. : ) Speaking of food I went on a cookbook buying spree earlier this year. Found some really eclectic ones. One of those has a fascinating side history. Usha’s pickle digest is a book by Usha Prabhakaran. It is a compilation of over 1000 Indian pickle recipes. It was first published as a very basic recipe book in the 90s with text recipes and almost no pictures — very old school. It sold for a bit then went out of print. Through word of mouth over the last decade it became a cult favorite among pickle lovers who began scouring online stores and flea markets to get their hands on a used copy. Thanks to its new found cult status the publisher decided to make a print on demand copy available. The NYT did a story on the book and the author which only added to its fandom. India’s ‘Pickle Queen’ Preserves Everything, Including the Past (Published 2020) It is such an unassuming text but quite a treasure trove of forgotten recipes. The recipes are often imprecise with bare minimum descriptions, like the way a grandma would tell you. Some folks find that a problem, I didn’t. I made a really nice Amla pickle from it. But…I guess pickles are a total no-no for you. : )
Yeah, seems a charmer but his flirting needs subtitles for me! Interesting and inspiring to know about her, thank you for introducing. 1000 varieties of... Pickles! And Rasams too??!! The titles are just enough to convince me, will get the book...annnnd gift to my DH (the actual chef in the house)!! Lol. Coincidentally, his most favorite chef-y thing to do is making pickles, almost like a hobby I should say, there is a new bottle every weekend or other. This is one of his many "Pickle Parades". Latest additions are Ginger-Green Chilli (from the recipe you recommended), another variation of the same - a Ginger-Green Chilli-Lemon, and a Chilli-Imli (my most fav of all the pickles my mother would make). My DH likes more the "magalikizhangu" pickle. Just eats out of the bottle from the fridge whenever we are back home. Mil makes sure it's ready and full for him. I hadn't even heard of the "magalikizhangu" before marriage. Mil has learned from her Mil. My mother knows about it but doesn't make so I wasn't aware much I guess. Kinda smells and tastes odd, not my thing. Maybe will collect the recipe, just in case. : ) Do share pics. Would love to see. The irony, yeah. I can only watch the parades for now. What is life without food? Damn. Reminds me of a song... Tamil but you can get the essence from the visuals. To all food lovers! Missing the joy. Any recipe suggestions that are very Indian but have no tomatoes, onions, or chilies? No uppumas, please.
“The goal is to neutralize the past karma or impressions of our past actions to feel the union with the soul …” from other reply “The will power we have can do a lot of wonders if it can be energized and a lot of outside environments will bow before such will power, if it syncs with unwritten code of this universe that is driven by love." Reading these two sentences again this morning gave me a new purpose to my day. If I can even come little close to these two aspects in near future.. I must work on these diligently.
I have heard about it but never tasted it before my marriage. My wife used to like it and buy this pickle regularly. I didn't like the smell and taste of it initially. After sometime, I started tasting it and really liked it so much. Now magalikizhangu pickle is always in our dinning table.
That green chili-ginger pickle is my all time favorite. It is so simple to make and makes any meal better. My mom used to make a fresh jar every week. She adds grated fresh turmeric too. Your DH is a treasure! Imagine having freshly made pickles every week. Mine makes plain dal and expects a James Beard award. I looked up magali khizhangu. Seems to have a bunch of medicinal properties. Very good for digestive issues they say. You might want to try adding some to your curd rice. I will look for it here but I doubt it’s available. Looks like one those rare traditional items that are hard to find outside their native region. Probably ask my SIL’s mom to make some for me next time I visit. Really curious to try it. That song! It’s got a lovely tune. I don’t understand a word but I’ve been humming it nonstop. Is that Kailash Kher singing? I’m surprised to hear him sing in Tamil. He is a fabulous singer in Hindi. How does he sound in Tamil? Does he get the accent right?
Sounds like a cult classic of its own but a kind that requires maybe acquired taste to enjoy it to the fullest. Then there is no turning back I see. Will try again (also learn to make it - impressing my mil if I may, a win win that way!) Lol. Thank you for sharing.
I did too. Seems only the tender roots are made into pickles while the matured ones are dried up and used for making syrups that constitute the better and tastier "Nannari Sarbat" - a personal favorite, especially during Chennai summers! I had no clue all this time how it's the same root but different outputs until my dh pointed it out today. The contrast in their tastes is just interesting to note for me. I get him. He still fares better than me. I try but... #SnippetsofMyLife! Lol.