Recently, at a dinner party with friends, the dining table looked like a counter of condiments, with delicious-looking bowls in all shapes, sizes and colours. The idea was simple: make your own meal bowl.
As a fan of khao suey, or even khichdi, topped with an assortment of pickles and crackers, its always felt like my comfort cheat meal. So, it was interesting to see a dinner party that skipped plates and adopted the fuss-free vibe.
I work on a lot of restaurant concepts, events and food curations, and lately “meal bowls” have been a buzzword, even at weddings. People are excited to add Indian bowls and even ice cream bowls (served in large coconut bowls) to the menu. Then, a few days ago, I was surprised when my sister sent me a link with an email titled ‘Weekday one-bowl recipes.’
