This is so funny to read and really reflects how availability of ingredients and tacit knowledge really changes perception. Plus having a pressure cooker. West

This is so funny to read and really reflects how availability of ingredients and tacit knowledge really changes perception. Plus having a pressure cooker. Western interpretations of curry are always elaborate affairs. There are many varieties of extremely simple curries on the subcontinent. For example, the Maharashtrian amti. My mom or grand moms can make amti in less than 30 minutes and most of that time is waiting for things to cook and not active participation .