A Hundred Days Of This - Day 80

I did not realise that there would come a day when I would sit down to write about this.

About Upma.

I am an honorary member of the Akhila Bharata Upma Haters Sangham since childhood. Even today I detest it with such fervour, it is almost worth writing an essay on that topic. 

The only tolerable version of Upma has to be Semiya Upma and all the other variants can go extinct, just like the Dodo. That will be the first step towards achieving global peace, if you ask me. Then there are people who add all sorts of nonsense to make it more "flavourful". I am sorry to break your bubble guys, but if a dish needs supporting characters to make itself appealing then it beats the purpose anyway. So, please come out of the illusion and admit that you too hate Upma. No one is going to punish you, really.

But I have to step down the high horse named food elitism today and confess something. Upma may have single handedly saved my sorry and super stressed soul tonight. I still have a lot of studying to do for my upcoming exam and honestly, cooking is the last thing that is on my mind; the stomach needs what it needs. And today, I actually timed myself while cooking. Guess what, Upma comes together quicker than the 2 minute Maggi noodles. It was a comforting meal to have in this weather.

Wait a minute, am I a traitor now? No matter what happens at least I will never order Upma at a hotel or restaurant. That is utter blasphemy! Ugh!

And that's Day 80 for you!


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