About Me

Finally, I have created a blog and I thank all my friends who have been the guinea pigs for my creations and then suggested that I must collate them and blog it. Born in a Gujarati family, eating sweet and savory delicacies (in fact lots of them) comes naturally to me. However, I do not have a sweet tooth like most Gujaratis. I remember my Mom telling me that my dinner used to be Bhel or Ragda Pattice and a bottle of Energy when I was 3 years old. So I love eating and definitely live to eat good food. 

My love for cooking began at quite an early age and though many people would not believe it, I am capable of getting up at the middle of the night and cook something that I am craving for. All this does not mean I am a Chef or even a good cook. All it means is I love cooking and would want to make something new every now and then. The recipes that are going to be posted on this blog are not exactly my creations. You can call them my ADAPTATIONS and hence suggestions from everyone who has tried versions of these classic recipes are always welcome.

Coming to the name, Otla Na Rotla. Most people may have guessed that the name definitely brings out the hidden Gujju Ben in me. But you need not worry as this blog will rarely have any Gujarati recipes (not very good at them). I have been brought up in Maharashtra and so have an immense liking for the Maharashtrian Cuisine thanks to my neighbors who fed me well as a kid. Also being a Gujarati does not mean this is a Veg or Jain recipe blog. You will find lot of Non-Veg recipes too. The love for food has also inspired me to try new cuisines and now I love Italian, Thai and Chinese food too. 

My flair for cooking took one more step ahead when I got married. He is a Punjabi and that’s when I learned the traditional Punjabi food from my mother-in-law. She makes the best kheer in the world! These days my husband is my guinea pig. Not every type of food appeals to him. So if he tells me it is nice, then probably it is. He also lets me know when the dish is a flop. So I have a good judge at home itself and then there are many friends who have tried and tasted few of the dishes I am good at and have motivated me to cook better. 

While I conclude, I would like to mention again, that most of these are not my creations and I am not that great with inventing recipes. I am just a foodie who loves to cook and also feed people. One thing I can say is that these are quick recipes and hence may prove to be helpful to many women who do not love spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Hope you all enjoy reading and trying my recipes as much as I have!

Happy Cooking