I wrote part I here. Had this conversation with NK last weekend. FYI, he is a great cook who makes all the complicated dishes in the Asaaan household. From Idlis, to Upmas, to Thaali Peet to Jalebis..
NK:Do want to know the ratio of dhal to rice?
Me:No.
NK:Well, you have to soak the rice and the dhal separately. Then grind them, and then let ferment it
Me:Why are you telling me the recipe? You always make the dosa and idlis.
NK:What if I die tomorrow? How are you going to make it then?
Me:Well if you die, I will give up eating southern food. You know because I would be so grief-stricken(is that even a word) over your death, that no idli will be like yours.
NK:[throws the dish towel at my face]
Well like how he will give your cell phone to a new mummy, u can get a new DH and he will make southern food for u and the kids. So that you dun have to give up eating it…
Me:LOL
LOL!
having met the man and you, I can sooooo imagine this!
That’s right, I was trying to remember the recipe. An Indian friend here taught me how to make Idli recently but I thought I was so smart can remember without writing down but of course everything flew out the minute I finished eating the good stuff…