Maduris guest list for dinner!

You have been living in the US for almost 12 years now, do you miss Indian food?
Yes, a lot. But, my mother keeps sending me masalas so that I can cook Indian food at home. My entire family gorges on it. But eating at a dhaba is an entirely different experience and I miss that.

What are your favourite cuisines?
I am a foodie and I like everything that tastes good. But being a Maharashtrian, I like kande pohe the best.

What's your husband's favourite cuisine?
Shriram loves Punjabi food. His favourite is chicken tikka made by me. Even he likes eating out, but he usually loves what I cook at home.

Who is a better cook?
Shriram is a fantastic cook and that was one of the reasons behind marrying him! They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, but in my case, it's the opposite (laughs).

What do your children love to eat?
They eat everything. They are a mixed breed. They love their pastas, sandwiches and burgers, but they are equally crazy about dal makhani and chicken tikka.

Any kitchen bloopers?
Once when I made prawn curry, I cooked the prawns like any other vegetable. I wasn't aware that prawns shouldn't be cooked beyond a certain point. When I served it, Sriram complimented me. But, it was only after I tasted it did I realise that I had messed up big time.