Trip to Gulf Shores

We visited Gulf Shores, Alabama during Thanksgiving, 2013. My parents were with us and it was our 2 month old son's first long trip.

We couldn't do everything as planned because it got suddenly dark after 5pm. Also, my grand mother passed away while we were on the road. It was a total shock to us, specially to my mom as she was in US and couldn't go to the funeral :(

 

Trip to Colorado

We visited Colorado in early summer, 2013. Colorado is the state I love the most. It is that pretty, specially the rocky mountains. I have posted about the trip here.

Who is a Husband

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Well, this  is my casual blog...so I guess I am allowed to write whatever comes into my mind here.

A husband is a human who is married (to his wife obviously)....hmm that doesn't sound it. Ok, Let me try again...

A husband is the main character of a family...wait, that old formal stuff? doesn't seem interesting, does it?

OK, this time I am giving another try keeping in mind that "A set of words being poured from your heart assembles a lively writing"

Well, a husband is the most beautiful character in your life...

Husband is the only person from you can ask the stupidest question in the world and yet get a reasonable answer with a fatherly look in his face...

Husband is the only person you can share any dirty joke with and still have a good laugh together...

Husband is the only person to whom you can disclose your mistakes without being afraid of sarcasm...

Husband is the only person you can get his honest advice from on your mistake...

Husband is the only person you can count on when you are down and really really really need help...

Husband is the only person you can share any (I mean ANY) secret with...

Husband is the only person you can expect a gentle kiss from, even when you are sick...

Husband is the only person you can call hundred times and get a response with patience for the 101th time too...

Husband is the only person who can scold you and cuddle you in consecutive minutes...

and finally

Husband is the only person to whom you can show the stupid posts like this and watch for a smile of affection...



P.S. Wrote by 3 years of experience. I'll update you with whatever comes later :p

Trip to Washington D.C.

We visited West Virginia, Washington D.C., Delaware and Pittsburgh, PA in summer 2012 with my parents. I have posted about the trip here.

Trip to St.Louise

We visited St. Louise, MO in Labor day, 2011. This is the link to post in my travel blog.

Trip to Niagara

We have visited Niagara two times. With my in-laws first time and and with my parents next time. I have posted about the first trip in my travel blog.

Koththu Recipe for Sri Lankans Living Abroad

This post is for "Koththu" loving Sri Lankans who live abroad. I am sure you are missing this delicious food unless you can find Sri Lankan restaurants in your area. Well, I am one of them. I was dying for a real Koththu till I find this easy way to make Koththu at home. Before that I tried few methods but didn't succeed much. One way was making "Godamba roti" by hand and then making Koththu from it.  But making Godamba roti is very time consuming and is not that easy. At least it is not practical for busy people.

So we found a good substitution for Godamba roti. It is "Paratha". If you live in US then you can easily find these in "Patel Brothers" or any Indian store in your area. I am not aware of the stores in other countries but I think it would be possible to find some kind of Paratha. This is the brand I use.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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So, here goes the recipe.

---------------What you need----------------------

*  Parathas (4 or 5 for two person)

* 2 eggs

* Chopped onion

* Curry leaves

* Chopped carrot and leeks

* Ginger garlic paste

* Chili pieces

* Mustard seeds

* Salt

* Soy sauce

* Oil to fry

Well, this is an egg koththu recipe. If you like to add some chicken or fish that would add more taste.

------------------Method--------------------------

1. First fry the parathas (normally it has the instructions on the cover). Cut the fried parathas into small pieces. The smaller the pieces are your koththu will be more tasty.

2. Then heat up a pan and put about 2-3 table spoons of oil.  Give time to heat up and put some mustard seeds.

3. Put ginger garlic paste and 2 table spoons of chili pieces (amount is up to you). Wait till chili pieces get little bit dark.

4. Put  chopped onion and curry leaves. Put some salt to absorb. Fry a little bit.

5. Put the chopped carrot and leeks. Add salt to absorb. Keep it few minutes on heat, stirring.

6. Put 2 eggs and stir.

7. Before the mixture gets dry put paratha pieces and stir well.

8. Put some soy sauce.

9. Taste it and adjust salt taste as you want (you can add chili powder and pepper too but I don't like adding them)

10. Let it be on high heat for few minutes.

11. Serve hot.