Cooking
Learning to cook can be a challenging task, especially when you’re starting from scratch in a new country. When I came to the United States, I had no cooking experience, despite being a foodie. I had always focused on my studies and never had the chance to enter the kitchen. However, after moving to the US, I had to learn how to cook for myself, and it was a struggle. My first attempts at making curries were terrible, and I couldn’t even eat them.
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Desperate for a solution, I turned to the internet and found a ready-made biryani paste. I followed the instructions on the packet and made the biryani, but it tasted terrible. I tried many different recipes with different ingredients, but nothing seemed to work. Fortunately, a friend who was an excellent cook taught me the process of making biryani from scratch. She even took me grocery shopping and showed me how to cook it step-by-step. With their guidance, my biryani turned out delicious, and I gradually became more confident in my cooking abilities.
Over time, I learned to make other curries from my friends, and I continued to experiment with different recipes and ingredients. With practice, I became a proficient cook, and now I can make biryani with ease. It’s a joy to see that my son has inherited my love for biryani, and I enjoy cooking it for him. Learning to cook has been a rewarding experience, and I’m grateful for the journey.
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