One cannot argue that they love their breads and sweets. Elaine's favorite is jalebe, which is pronounced almost like jelly bean. Besides being a tasty treat, they are also so fun to say and each region says them differently, as Selva told us. Here are some homemade ones. Robin and I had the opportunity to watch the breads being made at the district conference as well. The dough is rolled out and then stuck to the side of a tin with burning coals. Once done, ghee (butter) is added. Naan is made in a different oven.
At home, Lynn and Elaine's host family, the Chawla's, made another traditional homemade bread. The dough is rolled and slightly baked on the oven top. It is then taken and directly placed onto the gas-burner where it balloons up. It too is very tasty! The various breads are often used in place of a utensil to scoop food into your mouth. We're very much enjoying eating with our hands and experiencing all the new tastes and flavors of India.
Hi everyone. It's great to here you have already taken in so much of India. I'm always imagining where your are and what your seeing. Take care!
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Lynn -
ReplyDeleteWe really miss you at work! But we're glad to hear that you arrived safely. Eat lots of tasty treats and enjoy!
Erica
dearest tim,j,rob ,lyn,elne,hope u have reached at indore,dont forget to fly a kite 2day as the kite fesival is on, enjoy ur stay at indore.miss u all. doc manish
ReplyDeleteThe team had 7 days stay at Bhopal, Capital of Madhya Pradesh. Each member of the team impressed the Host family and the Centers where they had vocational visit. Reena and I thank the team for a wonderful gift. Fish would be on our center table. The warm hugs of the team, however, would be in my heart forever. AND I could not bring myself to go to the bus stop, Godbyes are not my strong points.
ReplyDeleteMy regret is that I could not get to be with Mr. Sunderavel during first three very relaxed days. He is really father figure to the team.
Kapil Jain
dear tim,jay,rob,lynn,elaine &
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hi,hope all of u r fine, just wanted to post u a good thought WE MEET TO CREATE MEMORIES,WE DEPART TO PRESERVE THEM.TO MEET AND DEPART IS THE WAY OF LIFE,TO DEPART AND MEET IS THE HOPE OF LIFE......have a nice time always manish
Hi, team! It sounds like you are having an incredible experience. I can't wait to hear more. Good luck with the rest of your journey!
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