LOGO: SPICE ROUTE

‘I am not a typical foodie’

STRAP: For actor Aman Kotish, nutritional benefits are most important in any food item he consumes

GurnaazKaur

Starting off with Punjabi videos with singers, including Diljit Dosanjh, Amrit Mann, Dilpreet Dhillon and many others, Aman Kotish got his big break in Romeo Ranjha. There has been no looking back for this actor, who has worked in 25 Kille, Rupinder Gandhi 2, Ranjha Refugee and even in a TV series titled Paltan. A simple person at heart, his food choices are about nutrition.

All-time favourite

In the list of my favourites, first one is traditional Punjabi delicacy called ‘choori’. I like it not just because of its taste, but also due to its nutritional benefits.

Cuisine choice

Other than Indian, I would choose Japanese. I especially love ramen noodles. The good thing about Japanese cuisine is that they are not so much into spices, but really care about the nutritional value. I think that’s the prominent reason for the longevity of the people in Japan.

Fond memories

I vividly remember stopping at this place named KesarDhaba on the way to Amritsar. I tried the Amritsar Kulcha with an extraordinarily large glass of buttermilk. It’s a must-try for everyone!

Occasional street food trips

I rarely eat street food, but I surely get tempted for cheese wraps. I don’t know whether it’s the sauces, the cheese, the wrap or is it all of these together, but that’s my pick in the category.

When it’s about eating out

Normally, I don’t feel an urge to eat out. But when I do,then I like sitting at dhabas as they offer good quality food and you don’t have to pay heftily. Their dal makhana and tandoori roti with some butter floating on it…That’s indulgence.

Soul-satiating

It would irrefutably be the one every Punjabi loves -AalookaParantha.And when my mother cooks, nothing compared to it. She has this way of stuffing the paranthas with potatoes, makingit multi-layered and still a slender one!A bowl of curd, some pickle and butter would make for an ideal combination.

Recent food fantasy

I am not a typical foodie, so food fantasy isn’t my thing generally, but a few days back I watched the making of soya chap on some cooking show. The way it was presented made me want to try it.

Meal for life

If I had to depend on just one specific food, it would be the simple dal-roti. I am not too fussy about food and the most important aspect of a meal for me is its nutritional value, which dal-roti has in the right measure.

I can rustle up…

Well, not perfectly but adequately. I have learnt how to cook rice, some dried veggies, chapatisand even poha. On some days itfeels enough, but I lookforward to trying my hand at other dishes.

Sweet talk

My favourite dessert is gulabjamun. In fact, I have a big sweet tooth and I’ve had to control it to stay in shape. If I could, I would literally devour a box full of gulabjamuns without a second thought.

Truly Indian

I think Indian dishes are scrumptious and mostly have super-food qualities. They have the right balance of taste and nutrients.