Food
This breakfast is ready in 2 minutes… unless someone says, “But make it crispy.”
What is dosa?
Finish the dialogue: "Okkasari commit ayithe…"
What is '...na maata nene vinnanu?'
The part of the saree every woman battles with, no matter how many years she’s been wearing one.
What are pleats?
The cure for headache, stress, cold, stomach pain, heartbreak, everything.
What is Vicks Vaporub?
The dish every South Indian woman makes when she’s too tired to cook but refuses to order takeout “because we have food at home."
What is upma?
Tollywood: The perfect son-in-law hero
Who is Mahesh Babu?
The first piece of jewelry every South Indian girl receives, usually before she can even walk.
What are silver anklets or baby bangles?
According to moms, THIS is why you’re tired.
What is 'You don’t drink enough water?'
The dish that magically fixes hunger, irritation, headaches, heartbreak, jet lag, and guests arriving early.
What is curd rice?
Bollywood: The scene every Indian woman has watched with her heart rate at 200, even though she knew everything would be fine.
What is the train scene in DDLJ?
The secret, stabilizing weapon to any Indian outfit.
What are safety pins?
How Indian parents react when you say you’re tired.
What is 'In our time, we walked 10 km barefoot, swam across the lake, climbed three hills, carried schoolbags heavier than us, all AFTER waking up at 5 AM, making breakfast, sweeping the floors, feeding the cows, and STILL reaching school before the teacher?'
The official South Indian cooking unit for rice, sambar powder, oil, you name it...
What is 'adjust panna'?
The hero whose slow-motion walk, flying sunglasses, and white dhoti look can make an entire theater whistle.
Who is Rajinikanth?
The container every mom hides in the cupboard behind sarees, towels, old textbooks, and rice bags.
What is the jewelry dabba?
What uncles say while driving, even though Google Maps is screaming wrong turn.
What is 'I know a shortcut?"
The real star of every South Indian meal — the one thing that pairs with idli, dosa, rice, roti, bread, and emotional breakdowns equally well.
What is chutney?
The actress every aunty compares modern heroines to, claiming “Those days beauty was different.”
Who is Sridevi or Soundarya?
The legendary scent that follows South Indian women at weddings, festivals, and temple visits.
What is jasmine flowers + talcum powder?
What Indian parents say before guilt-tripping you for 3 hours straight.
What is 'Do whatever you want?"