Hostile Hospitality

sln · Aug 27, 2012

Dear Balajee,
Your reference to Rajma struck a chord in me as I suffered Rajma hospitality for eight years in Delhi where I worked.I however put my foot down when they tried to extend this delicacy at Chennai.These days calling people home is on the decline and get togethers are in restaurants or clubs.The reasons are not far to seek.The lady of the house needs a break.You dont have the problem of getting a maid to clear up the mess.People can afford.Mobile/internet chats are gradually replacing the need for meeting in person.I share your anguish over the Rajma episode.
LAKSHIMINARAYANAN

Sriniketan · Aug 28, 2012

Balajee,
It looks like even if the guests are given permission to cook in your house, the dish they wanted to dish it to you (as they are not allowed to bring any food prepared in their house) to get an appreciation from you, it will be like getting the Brahmarishi title from Vashistar! வசிஷ்டர் வாயால் பிராமரிஷி பட்டம் வாங்குவதைப் போல :biglaugh:

Sriniketan

Balajee · Aug 28, 2012

Meena it is adai and avial along with speculations on rain any time. First I love adai but don't get to eat much of it because all others in my family are adai haters. Second Rajma and roti is a bad combo. Rajma should only be eaten with fragrant Basmati rice. But intelligent and riveting conversation is always a bonus, a big bonus.

Balajee · Aug 29, 2012

LN sir, Very true . Keeping in touch through internet or mobiles saves the trouble of risking your life to test someone's culinary abilities. As for rajma I don't hold any grudge against it and I still love it despite the disastrous experience. My tastebuds are perfectly balanced between north and south. If at the north end the hot favourite is rajma chawal at the south end it is vattha kozhambu, paruppu thogayal and potato curry.