Last few weeks (or couple of months may be..) life in general has been hectic to say the least. Work deadlines made sure I burned the midnight oil.  You know exhaustion has caught up with you when something that's more of a passion than just a hobby, like this blog, looks more like work than fun. When inspite of having drafts, you do not feel like hitting "publish" button on a blog post. Nothing seemed to catch my fancy and all things that gave me excitement only managed to bog me down all the more. So decided enough is enough and took a break the minute the work deadline got over.  Not only from work but also from emails, blog, taking photos of dishes I make, TV, Kindle etc etc for a week. I wondered if my addiction can take this separation but it did and how!  Suddenly I had LOTS of time on my hands that I used to pursue other stuff. Now I am refreshed, my mind is clear, thoughts simple and mood hearty and content. Just like this Kadhi here.

Kadhi is an Indian buttermilk stew that's speaks of simplicity. Mildly spiced with a slight tanginess, it represents comfort to me. There are quite a few variations of kadhi (regional differences) and then there are varieties. This one is a basic kadhi dotted with okra. If you are bored of regular kadhi(s) try this one for a change. I know of recipes that fry the Okra before adding them to this stew few minutes before serving. You can do it too, but I am content with just cooking it on a pan until done. Yes, takes a tad bit longer but is easy not only on your consciousness but is also healthy. Its necessary, I think, to give our body simple food more regularly than not instead of using it as a dumping ground for all complex and "Over-the-top- junk" foods. It needs a break just like us (!!).