As some of you know, I'm not much of a cook. I liked to make a main dish once a week in US, like chicken cordon bleu. During the week I had more convenient options: veg burger with marinara sauce, Lean Cuisine, tuna torilla wrap, etc. These things are full of preservatives, but still healthy. Here it is more difficult.
I have been surviving on maggi and pasta for dinners in India. Maggi is basically Ramen Noodles, and the pasta I eat is similar to Kraft Mac&Cheese. Not healthy at all... The problem is that the items that I desire aren't available in the grocery store. First of all, the big grocery stores are 100% veg. No tuna, chicken, eggs, anything (except milk and yogurt). Second, there is junk food and basic ingredients only. There is no in-between. Either I eat crap or I have to make entrees from scratch like a housewife (and of course I don't have the time or skills for the latter). After my US visit, after enjoying all of my favorite tasty and quality foods, I couldn't bear to go back to pasta/maggi. Something had to change.
After returning I bought an omlette pan and found out where to buy eggs. The fantastic vegatable/fruit market right by my flat is a great advantage for me. I will be able to make tasty omlettes for dinner from now on. It is good protein for me, since my cafeteria serves only veg options.
In addition, I have found small nearby restaurant nearby that will sell rotis to go (roti = thin flat bread, like a tortilla). I can buy these and eat some with packaged subje or leftovers. I also have taken a liking to frankies. Most of you won't know what I'm talking about, but come to visit and I will show you.
Bon Appetite!
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