My
latest obsession has been a constant need to cook. My passion for food has
increased to the level where my day doesn’t feel complete without cooking
something. Be it a simple tiffin item like a cutlet or a heavy meal like a side-dish
and a main dish. I am driven by this desire to cook. Cooking is not just an
act, it’s an art. There are so many cuisines, so many dishes and so many
flavours in the world that it just intrigues and confuses you at the same time.
It is an art that may seem difficult but is worth the perseverance.
I
started trying my hand at cooking at a pretty young age. I started at 13 and
cooked on and off. Though 13 is not that young by today’s standards of cooking
where in Junior Masterchef, where kids compete from the ages of eight itself. But
I started cooking properly and regularly only recently. This interest must be
all thanks to the channel TLC which is one of the best channels and has amazing
shows that present the best of the world of cooking. For someone who just
started cooking with full force I have learnt a few important rules to the
kitchen, such as:
·
Start with the basics: always always
remember to start with the basics. Make simple dishes at first. Start with a
normal dish that you eat everyday. My cooking bandwagon started with the humble
dosa. The thing is this rule helps build confidence. When you start with small
dishes the less chances you have to fail and so you will have confidence to try
again.
·
Always maintain hygiene in the kitchen:
if you are not well then do not cook. Do not ever take chances when it comes to
hygiene and food. Always make sure to keep your hands clean, your nails cut,
you sleeves rolled up and your hair tied. Food cooked with good hygiene will
automatically taste so much better.
·
Experimentation is the key: never be
afraid to try a new dish. Once you have a hold over the basics, move over to
the next level. Try a main course dish or try a different cuisine. I expanded
by trying my hand at baking and desserts. Once you start experimenting you will
catch on the interest on your own and make the best of your talents.
·
Always stick to the recipe: when it
comes to conventional dishes and especially baking it is always better to stick
to the recipe. You cannot experiment on your first try. Then you will have no
recipe to compare it against. So as a beginner it is better to stick to the
recipe.
These
are a few golden rules for good cooking. Stick to these and soon you will also
be converting your kitchen to a gourmet restaurant and making your way to
becoming the next Masterchef in your country.
