My Recipe Process
October 15th, 2008 filed under News and UpdatesI started this website because I wanted to share my passion for cooking. Doing these online vegetarian cooking videos aren’t an easy task and they have been a great challenge and learning experience for me. I always did the cooking at home like most of us do – a little of this and little of that. When my husband especially enjoyed a particular dish I made, he asked me “where is the recipe, please write the recipe down.” He would complain because I could seldom duplicate what he liked before. He is the biggest critic of my cooking and a big fan at the same time. Now I wish I had listened to him and written down the recipes! It is a challenge to write and test these recipes but I love every minute. I have to cook each of them several times. I want to make sure when you cook using these recipes that your efforts will not be wasted.
When you have any questions about a recipe I will try my best to answer them, so in a way we are learning together.
Manjula,
Thank you so much for the site and all the wonderful video. I have worked in video productions so I understand it takes a lot of time and energy to do what you have done for us. I’m from the states with a Scottish farm family background, the only spice we used at home was salt and black pepper. Needless to say when I started dating my boyfriend Surya, I had never tasted Indian food or tried to cook it. I’m able to fallow a recipe but it’s wonderful to see how things are done and the finial product. Since his mom is not here to teach me how to do the cooking for him. He calls you my computer cooking mom. He loves my Indian cooking now and does not ask for pizza for every meal.
Thank you so much for all your hard work.
Melissa and Surya
Sat Sri Akal aunty,i love watching ur show and ur recipes.i think its most enjoyable and easy from all video i’ve ever seen.i learn to make a dough of roti from ur video,it comes out excellent.Firstly i made but it came out a bit hard, after watching ur video,it comes out very soft.If I don’t see ur video or u didn’t record it then i couldn’t know the tips of soft dough.
Once me and my mom-in-law watched ur besan puda.she loves a lot.i hope i can learn more recipes from ur video.Thank you u as well for devoting times for us and for making these recipes ,website possible.Thank You
Manjula ji,
Thanks a ton for all your wonderful recipes. I truly appreciate the fact that you are trying to translate years of your learning and hard work into easy recipes that novices like us can use. The best part is that you always seem to enjoy the process so much.
I started cooking about 4 years ago, after I got married. Over the years I have realized how much of a joy it is to experiment with different recipes, try new things, and most importantly get compliments for one’s efforts. In fact, cooking has been my biggest savior during times of boredom.
Any time I want to try something new, I usually check your website, and look for new and interesting recipes. Thank you soo much for all your efforts, and for the efforts of whoever makes the videos (which I assume is one of your family members). Awaiting more of your yummy recipes.
Manjula,
I also wanted to say thank you for this website. Over the summer I visited India for a few months, and absolutely loved the food. Since returning home I’ve been trying to learn how to cook Indian food at home, and your website–especially the videos–has been a great resource! Thanks for all your hard work. =)
Jessica
Hi Manjula,
I love your recipes! My husband and I love watching your shows together – they are so easy to follow and you don’t make things look too difficult. But I know that (especially with things like handling and rolling out pastry) it takes years of practice to get the right touch. I hope I will be watching your show for many years to come until I am as good a cook as you!
I am so glad you have started writing a blog. It is lovely to hear about the Hindu traditions and holidays relating to the yummy food you make.
THANK YOU so much for all your hard work – your videos are a joy to watch. We live in the UK but I think you are an inspiration to cooks all over the world!
When will you write a recipe book I wonder??
Melissa xxx
Dear Aunti,
I have been following ur recipes for about a year now. I had just got married and had come to US and this was the best way for me to learn cooking. Though i knew some amount of cooking, after seeing ur videos i have become more confident and innovative in cooking. Also i have now started understanding how much quantity to make in case guests came.
Dear Aunti,
I saw your you tube videos yesterday. Haven’t seen anything simpler for cooking ever. Wonderful job. You not only have done a good presentation but I am sure whoever is watching your cooking video , are learning like me.
My husband adors my cooking and one time my 4 year old son said “you are the best cook”. But I can not do fancy cooking. I am learning and want to make healthy and good food all the time. I love paneer and my family loves it too. Thats where I found your Rasgulla and Ras malai videos.
I am a big fan of yours now….
Will keep visiting your websites.
thanks for taking the time to teach us. I love indian food and now will have no more reason not to try my hand more often on it.
Petra/Germany
Hi aunty. Congratulations on your new blog! I’ve been following your website very regularly, but haven’t commented
I love your videos, and you’ve inspired me to make jalebis at home (after viewing your youtube video). I’m making your version of mattar paneer tonghit (my own never turns out just right). Thanks for all the really useful info and recipes!
good luck, Medha
Auntyji, I completely agree with you. My family members are my biggest critics and fans as well. I never write down recipes, I create and then I forget!
I think perhaps it would be a good idea to write things down, but, I feel it ruins the creation process! Also, with Indian cooking it’s really difficult to do this, as we Indian cooks know, it’s all about a pinch of this or that, translating this method to weights and measures is not easy. This is why it’s wonderful to watch people cook, I find it’s the best way to learn. Your videos are so fantastic, and you really offer people such a treasure!