Cooking with Friends

 There’s something special about cooking with friends it’s not just about the food but the joy of creating something together. One of my favorite memories was the time we decided to tackle a classic dish paneer butter masala with roti.

Armed with a recipe and a lot of enthusiasm, we turned the kitchen into our playground. We divided tasks one friend took charge of making the masala, another tackled the roti dough, and I somehow got stuck with chopping onions (cue the dramatic tears).

The masala preparation was a mix of seriousness and silliness. As the butter melted and the aroma of spices filled the air, we couldn’t resist sneaking tastes from the pan, pretending to be master chefs critiquing the flavor. Meanwhile, the roti station was another story entirely. Rolling out perfect circles was apparently harder than it looked most of our rotis ended up looking like maps of unknown countries. We laughed so hard that tears rolled down our faces as we tried to “fix” them.

Despite the occasional chaos, the meal came together beautifully. The paneer butter masala was creamy and flavorful, and the rotis, though imperfect in shape, were soft and delicious. As we sat down to eat, there was a sense of pride in what we had created together.

But the best part wasn’t just the meal it was the journey. The jokes, the flour fights, the way we worked together and cheered each other on it all made the experience unforgettable. That day, I realized that cooking with friends is about more than just food; it’s about the bonds we strengthen, the laughter we share, and the memories we create.

Now, whenever I taste paneer butter masala, it takes me back to that evening, and I can’t help but smile.