Day 10 – Getting Things Right The First Time
100 Happy Days – Day 10
Happiness is getting things right the first time.
There is a very famous proverb, “Too many cooks spoil the broth”. But I would say, the broth would never get spoilt as long as you know who is the boss! Ah yes! My Grandmother was the boss here. A toe out of the line and the protruding portion is chopped off. 😛
Um… she is not so bad. She is a wonderful woman and we know her too well to meddle with her. 😉
Yesterday, we happened to watch a cookery show where they made Aloo Parathas. In our part of the world, we have Chappatis, Naana and Porottas. Parathas are North Indian specialties. We love North Indian food as much as we love the South Indian dishes. We used to make Aloo parathas using another method. So, for a change, I made up my mind to try out Aloo Parathas in this ishtyle.
So my sister, grandmother and I, all set up towards the goal. I am sure most of you all know how to make Aloo Parathas and I don’t have to go into the intricacies. Besides, I am just a beginner.
But for a beginner, we were pretty good I believe. I am not sure about the looks, but it tasted yum. Doing something right in the first attempt gives so much joy because you know that you are taking a risk. Always, the first time is a risk and mostly, it is a sort of blind attempt. Of course you learn when things go wrong, but at the same time, you get double the happiness when they are perfect.
You can see the final outcome above.
For all those who are hesitating to cook thinking it might go wrong – both men and women – I say, simply try. Just start with something simple, google the recipe and just follow the steps. If you follow the steps as it is, I guarantee that it will never go wrong. You will know the joy of cooking. Once you have established yourself, to yourself, slowly dig out the bigger recipes and try.
All you have to look out is for 2 things:
-Wrong/Disproportionate ingredients
-Wrong methods
As long as we are sure that the above mistakes don’t happen, food always gives us joy – whether we are cooking them or eating them.
PS – Yippee! I got a dish right, the first time. 😀
rumadak
New theme for your blog!! And yummy paranthas. I make them too but I fold it different way!! I mean making the ball after stuffing 🙂
Rangelz
Yea wanted to make my blog a bit messy 😛
Thank you. Ah yes. I am aware that the filling is done differently by different people. I would like to try all styles. 🙂
RAMAN
wah wah.. Well, you said right , In north India its a very common thing made almost daily but still, it might be an experiment for u.
For example, in my typical village of haryana, making Idli or Dosa will be an experiment for ladies. In cities, restaurants make Idli and dosa but many common people have no idea. Good morning sweety
Rangelz
Exactly! 😀
ak ™
Wow. This made me hungry and crave for paranthas. 🙂
Rangelz
I am glad and I hope you get some paranthas asap 😀
ak ™
Yeah. I hope so too.
Bogglehead
I have tried this but ended up making the stuffing come out, I guess I pressed too hard while making the parathas. However, my mom makes this amazingly. I should try again until I get it right 🙂
Rangelz
Oh yes my sister tried and it the stuffing came out. Just make sure that you start slowly and softly. After a while, you will know the right amount of pressure. Do try again. All the best 🙂
Debajyoti Ghosh
Hey the parathas look great! i am going google aloo paratha recipe today and will see what happens next. thanks for motivating me 🙂
Rangelz
Thank you!? Also for getting motivated. Btw, did you get to googling it? What happened next? 😀
Ravish Mani
Looks yummy. Shape is also perfectly round. Congratz!
And yes, Happiness is getting things right the first time. 🙂
Rangelz
Thaaank you 😀
Somali K Chakrabarti
Congratulations for getting it right the first time. Aloo paranthas never lose their charm. 🙂
Rangelz
Thank u thank u 😀 Nop they dont! always ready to be eaten 😛
kokilagupta
Great ..you got the right the first te Ranju 🙂 though they are do yummy that without bothering about roundness we gobble them all in one ne go !
Yes , like the first comment ,I too wanted to say .. This is a beautifully cosy warm blog now .. Am loving it 😉
Rangelz
Absolutely! Whether round or no, ultimately if it tastes good, that is it.
Thank you sooo much. That comment made me day :*