by Karen Kelley | Feb 10, 2015 | MP Blog
Masala is a spice mix. India is all about masala. And now I’m going to write a post that’s a mix of topics.First off: the ironing lady. I don’t have a picture of her at work, but I do have a picture of her workplace:See the little shack on the right...
by Karen Kelley | Feb 7, 2015 | MP Blog
I now officially cook for myself in Mysore. I have spent three visits being a slacker about cooking, but this time it’s different. First order of business: turn on the Tank of Doom. When I turn the valve to open the gas, it makes a little *snick* sound, like the...
by Karen Kelley | Feb 5, 2015 | MP Blog
A few things from today. First off, a fantastic breakfast at Sri Durga Bhavan. What you see is set dosa with beetroot sagu and coconut chutney. The dosa is a fat pancake made of a fermented batter of rice and beans, and it’s spongy and a bit like sourdough when...
by Karen Kelley | Feb 4, 2015 | MP Blog
5:50 AM. Hair is in ridiculous little pigtails, toe is taped out of an abundance of caution. I hear: barking, a neighbor lighting a stove, Muslim call to prayer. First practice at the shala and my tummy is full of butterflies. I know that as I step over the doorstep...
by Karen Kelley | Feb 3, 2015 | MP Blog
Met Angie for breakfast at Green Leaf. Indian breakfast, I’ve missed you! I had idly and vada which are served with a little cup of sambar and a little cup of coconut chutney. Angie had idly with sambar and chutney and a dosa. This pretty much sums up...
