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Modernity

 

Western influence have led Kamala and Rajeswary to expand their tastes to foods of other cultures. Rajeswary enjoys eating pizza and Kamala's favourite food is Lasagna. At one point in her life Kamala made lasagna for her nephews but now that she is on her own she cooks less and has unfortunately not had the time to do so.

 

Rajeswary ensures that her family eats traditional meals but encorporates pastas and noodles onto her present day menu.

 

Western influence in general has modified several dishes and rituals that the Tamil culture contains. Puttu comes in several varieties as "Puttu Kothu" (puttu and vegetables, such as carrots and potatoes). Roti comes in several varieties including egg kothu roti, chicken kothu roti, veggie kothu roti and more.

 

In addition to Western influence on the evolution of cuisine there is also evidence of influence on the foods that we ourselves choose to eat. We now live in a country that has a health food craze. Health and wellness products are marketed everywhere we go. Kamala has now put herself on a schedule and plans her meals accordingly. For breakfast she tends to have oats and whole grains. Rajeswary prepares healthier meals which involve less oil and more whole grains. When both of them go out they tend to pick healthier meals which generally include several vegetables.