The finding of Bachelor Cooking.

We have this potluck at work. The last time I had potluck I was in luck. My aunt and my cousin came to my rescue and made delicious Pav Bhaji and Chicken Tikka. It actually made me popular at work despite the bad reputation I had - hard earnt with my stupidity and practical jokes.

What do I do this time? Popular categories like cups, plates and sodas were gone before I could put my name on the intranet.

Oh ya, intranet. This time there was public humility at stake as well. Who invented this concept of potluck? I sigh.

After eons of deliberations and sleepless nights I found the magic.

Badam Kheer. Thanks to MTR.You got to love the recipe.

Badam Drink (Hot and Cold)

Add 2 tsp (about 15g) of MTR Badam Feast to 1 cup of hot milk (150ml).

Add sugar if desired.


Stir. Serve hot or chill the same for cold badam drink.


So I registered to bring Badam Kheer (Almond Dessert Drink, I proudly translated) and prepared 2 gallons and put it in the fridge. Other than minor "not really my fault" incedents like boiled milk spilling all over, paper towels catching on fire, discovery that aluminium foil is a bad substitute for funnel, etc. the preparation went on pretty well.

My dessert is chilling at home. Potluck is tomorrow. Now for the garnishing part. I search recipes for Badam Kheer for garnishing ideas. I bumped into this Indian cooking site which had several categories like breakfast recipes, chutney recipes, rice recipes etc. Much to my surprise I saw a category "Bachelor cooking".

If you are a bachelor, stuck up in an isolated place and missing your mom's cooking like anything, browse through this section for some quick and easy recipes. Yes, contrary to popular belief, plenty of bachelors around the world can whip up lovely delicacies in a jiffy, with whatever's available in the house. Conversely, many a married guy makes for the worst cook. However, bachelor culinary expertise is fast becoming an artifact these. days, thanks to frozen and take-away foods. Whatever be the ambience, check out these quick delights and have a rolling time.

Interesting!!