Its 6 in the morning and I am fixing myself a breakfast of strawberries and yogurt while packing my lunch box for the day. NPR plays in the background detailing the preparations for Inauguration day which is just 5 days away. The sound of it seems to send chills down the spine...a historical moment and I live in the metro-DC area. Who would've thunk?
I shake the sun room curtains open. The sun is yet to shed light on how the day will turn out to be. I catch the word 'snow' on the weather forecast. I turn on the lights of the deck and I see white. The white of snow that's blanketed the bare brown of the wood.
As I dig into my morning fix, the yogurt seems smooth and delicious as it rolls on my tongue, soothing the ulcers which have made a painful appearance. It reminds me how I begin and end my day with...yogurt. Just like the smooth white that covers the deck outside, this smooth white is my comfort food.
For as long as I can remember, yogurt has been my daily accompaniment at every meal. Since moving abroad, I have tried every brand that has seen the light of the dairy aisle...from Dannon to Yoplait to Stonyfield farm, to yogurt smoothies to fruit-at-the-bottom. I have tried the desi brands as well from Reeta to the latest Desi Natural Dahi(which is my current favorite, the low-fat variety). I could finish even the most hated dishes/vegetables with a dollop of dahi. Whether its a quick breakfast or a late night snack(granola or fruits with a yogurt topping), dahi is my life-saver. Lassis are right on top of my favorite drink list. Which is why I loved our Delhi-Agra-Jaipur trip two years ago. The lassi in the area is thick, frothy and unforgettably good! If ever a diet were to be created that said no yogurt, that'll be the death of me. I am not a chocoholic or caffeine addict or any such. But dahi-olic, that I am!
Before I launch into brand endorsements, have any of you tried Greek yogurt? If you haven't, try a small carton of this. Pronounced 'Fa-ye' its thick, full of active cultures(which one absolutely needs!), protein-packed and yummy! Don't ask me why its different and why I like it better than others, for some years now- this has been my absolute all-time must-have.
As I scrape the remnants of my bowl of yogurt, I smile to myself. Whatta morning!
White inside, white outside!
White inside, white outside!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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8 mint(s) of wisdom:
We are expecting snow next week too, probably a sprinkle.
Trisha got into Chapel Hill U, just got the news. We are over the Moon! 4900 accepted out of almost 14000 early acceptance applications!! :))
Wow Asha! Thats awesome news! What a way to begin a new year!
do you get the taaza brand there? it is awesome desi stye curd.
have you tried kefir? its not yogurt per say, more like buttermilk, will make a great lassi. i've been eyeing the greek style yogurt the past few grocery tips & wondering if I should buy it or not...now I will!
K's mom : No, I've not seen the 'Taaza' brand out here.
Kefir- Yes I've tried. I liked it and got hooked quite a bit. Then something else must've come by :) cos I haven't bought it in a while.
I feel malnourished if I go without thayir or mor even for a day. I can live on thayir sadam and pickle for ever - in fact I might imagine it to be a feast just with a variation in the vegetable accompaniment.
I wish I could taste those curds you talk about.
I was going to suggest the very same one, but looks like you are a true yogurt freak, tried and tested.
Alto,
Like I said, you can try making ghar ka yogurt (in small quantities), its yummmmm. :--) and tastes exactly like how moms make it at home. :--))
Thayir saadham is the most delicious food on earth I agree!
Usha : I feel malnourished and incomplete too :D
Munimma : Heater back on?
SK : I know yogurt can be made at home, its just- for the quantities I consume, there are good and healthy options out there making it easier for me to go for the store bought. Different strokes for different folks :)
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