Brussel Sprouts and confessions of an imperfect wife .....

The husband is no more amused of visiting the neighborhood super market, neither does he stop by the old lady selling her favorite 'Malli Phula' (Jasmine flower) on his way back from office. And the forgetful and lazy wife doesn't care to make a list of things for the weekly grocery/ vegetables that needs to be bought. Thus making the husband run to the stores more than once a week. They both grumble but things don't change much. Life goes on .....

The moody wife cooks per her convenience and if not in a mood doesn't care to move a spoon or buzz by the kitchen. The poor fellow has to do with Maggi or anything that is ready to eat. The husband sits with his eyes glued on the television or on his laptop watching everything that disinterests her.

The 'Impress Me' game is long over. They both love being themselves and still enjoy each other's company.

But things were NOT the same few years back. Everything was a fairytale ...... ok not a fairy tale but like the Hindi movies from the 80's. I suppose it was meant to be that way.

The wife was (read as pretended) 'Pati vrata' and the husband 'Joru ka gulam'......

The wife would finish all her work, clean the house, cook some of his favorite dishes before he returned. She would line her eyes carefully with kajal,dab some talcum powder on her face, comb her hair and fill her parting with sindur ..... and wait with a smile on her face for the husband to return. Both of them would perch like two love birds sipping their tea and munching their favorite Haldiram Alu Bhujia after the husband returned from work. The husband would then empathize with the wife for the lonely hours spent and propose for a drive or shopping trip. In no time would the wife get ready and they soon would be headed towards their favorite shopping complex. The guy would insist on buying something for her to make her evening a little special and would never get bored walking up and down the aisles of the Women's section. They would come back late and the wife would still have all the energy in the world to impress him with the new recipe she learnt from the aunty next door. Sounds perfect isn't it ....... but perfection everyday too can be monotonous ! Boring for me .....

So like the most imperfect wife (self confession needs a lot of gut and that too in public) I refuse to make a list of things that needs to be bought. I love the disgust on J's face when asked to accompany me to the neighborhood store ..... he looks real cute that way ! And I was almost like a vegetable last week ..... I refused to see the work around me. I just wanted to spend 'my time' ..... but please don't get ideas .... I did cook and did make the morning tea too ...... no I lied a little bit. J made the morning tea on Tuesday and Wednesday.

But then I did dedicate my 100th post to him ..... And made his favorite Chicken Marsala although I had other plans. So the bottom line is ....... I love being an imperfect wife, if you call it that way.

Had enough of laugh ..... so better get back to some serious business - Recipe for Brussel Sprout curry.

Preparation Time - 30 minutes

Serves - 3

Ingredients

Brussel Sprout - 1 pound

Finely chopped Onion - 1/2 cup

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp

Chopped Tomato - 1/2 cup

Garam Masala Powder - 1 pinch

Turmeric - 1 pinch

Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp

Whole Cinnamon - 1 inch

Cardamon - 2

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Salt per taste

Oil for cooking

Method of Cooking

1 Chop the Brussel Sprouts into two half. Microwave it for 4-5 minutes by adding a little water to it. Keep aside.

2 In a pan drizzle a little oil. When warm add the cumin seeds and whole garam masala (cinnamon and cardamon).

3 Add the onions and fry till translucent. Then add ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes.

4 Next add the chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder and chili powder. Fry the mixture for another 5 minutes.

5 Add the Brussel Sprouts now. Add salt per taste and mix well. Cover and cook on medium heat. When the sprouts are soft add a little garam masala powder and remove from heat.

Serving Tips

Serve warm with roti or rice

Notes

Do not over cook the Brussel Sprouts