Daily writing prompt

What food would you say is your specialty?

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I feel that cooking is a journey, and the destination is always delicious when you enjoy the ride. Both my mother and mother in law are fabulous cooks and they can whip up a feast of North Indian delicacies, Continental delights and deserts in no time, which would be lip-smacking delicious. The preparations are flavorful, oh! the texture and aroma will transcend you in a different world, a world where calories don’t matter.

If you’re wondering how they do it, they have a secret ingredient up their sleeve: love. They love cooking for their children. Growing up, I watched my mother meditate while cooking, showing me that cooking can be a sacred act; the vibrations of the person cooking being added to the food. I learnt cooking by observing the two ladies in action, each a unique master of their craft. Now, much to my hubby’s delight, I can prepare some of their finest trademark dishes with the same finesse and flavor.

Over the years, with practice, I have mastered the art of cooking a range of North Indian and Mughlai dishes. Occasionally, I try to diversify my cooking by making Continental or Italian meals, but there have been times, when these experiments have misfired.

For any cook, affirmation is most important, I’m no different! I’m happiest when I see Puchki’s empty lunch box when she returns home, or when hubby and Puchki give an occasional thumbs up while eating dinner at night. Makes the effort worth it!