Srijanani, my daughter, was a fussy eater till she began going to school. My sister’s visit during a summer vacation triggered a huge change in her eating habits. As it was summer, I was feeding my daughter with curd rice the most. And she used to resist a lot. My sister saw all this and said “Children love food that looks and tastes interesting”. She took it upon herself and duly brought some changes to Srijanani’s eating schedule and food items. She made her food colourful and made the entire activity of eating a big fun.

One of the interesting changes she made to Srijanani’s meal was the addition of Kobbari Podi. I still remember the expression of delight on Srijajani’s face when she had Kobbari Podi with ghee and rice for the first time. She was gleeful. Never have I seen her eating so quickly and merrily. I thanked my sister to my heart’s content.

From then, Kobbari Podi has become a mainstay in Srijanani’s list of acceptable food items. She was having it with rice, idli and dosa. In fact, she went to an extent that she used to make a flavourful paste by adding hot ghee to Kobbari Podi and have it with even Chapatis!