Mausam Kaur,
A friend of mine advised me "Ajj Kaim, keep the clothes which you wear while cooking separate from the clothes you wear while going out. The logic being that the clothes which you wear while cooking seep in the smell of indian masalaz and that smell is very distracting for other people." I have kept this point in mind ever since I was told but thought I do'nt have to worry about it as I am still eating "maa ke haath ka khaana". But the reality is a little different.
A few days back I smelled my jacket while on my way to work and it smelled of Achchar/pickle! Now why did this happen I have no clue, but I had another surprise in store just a couple of dayz back when I realised that our very own smell of Achchar has also invaded my Suit!
This is so surprising, I mean I do'nt remember even eating achchar while wearing that particular suit. I think the only pausible explanation is that the smell of achchar has spread in all my clothes now that I have in my house.
But why the smell is of Achchar? I think it is because Achchar encompasses the smell of all the masalaz that we use in our cooking. So maybe itz not because of achchar but itz just that we recognise that smell the best.
I remember when my bro was staying with his Thai roommate I could'nt stand the smell of his Thai roommate's cooking. Probably all the goraz, kallaz,chinkaaz feel the same way when they stand close to me in the trains. I think now the Desism of Ajj Kaim is complete. I cannot get more Desi than this. he he :-)
Regards,
Ajj Kaim
5 comments:
hey u know I think some particular thai dish smells like stinking socks... :( its even worse.
but interestingly.. the smell doesnt seeps in their clothes - our indian tarka smell - its volatile aromatic components gets entrapped in the wowen fabrics- and the carpeting - if u have in your house.
the only solution is keep them in your room closet covered in spl coat covers which you can get from stores - for now get some naptha balls from indian store and dump in all ur clothes pockets and fumigate your closet with something, and make sure keep the closet door closed and the room doors closed while u or someone is on a cooking spree - good luck !
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Hey did u ever notice - its the first thing that hits you as you are about to enter the flat of a desi :) esp someone from south -
and you won't feel this smell in your clothes while inside - the moment you step out - that is when u would feel that besides the usual itr's and all - you are a walking talking "flavor house"
hehe
sooo true! i always make it a point to NOT wear my leather jackets while going to eat at a desi restaurant..i think somehow leather attracts the smell of achar and everything spicy a lotttt more than other materials.
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