Exploring New Culinary Skills During Lockdown: My Journey with Baking and Cooking

Being cooped up at home during the lockdown provided me with an opportunity to indulge in activities I've always wanted to try but never had the time for. One of the most exciting ventures was my journey into the world of baking and cooking. While I have always had a strong inclination towards baking, I had some reservations about trying my hand at it. The lockdown offered me the perfect excuse to overcome these inhibitions and explore new flavors and techniques.

Baking During Lockdown

One of the biggest revelations for me during the lockdown has been my successful bake-off in the kitchen. I had never attempted baking a cake before, and even after watching numerous videos, I felt it was something beyond my reach. However, when my father's birthday came around, I decided to give it a shot. It wasn't the most perfect cake, but my efforts were genuinely appreciated, and that was all the motivation I needed to continue.

Here are a few pictures of that birthday cake, baking its full circle through the lockdown:

Monkeying Around with Flavorful Recipes

My baking venture wasn't the only culinary adventure I embarked on during lockdown. I also explored various cooking techniques, often sharing my recipe videos with my family and friends who are foodies. Here are a few dishes I've learned to cook and make:

1. KFC Popcorn Chicken

One of my most popular dishes during the lockdown has been this KFC popcorn chicken. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal. Here’s the video recipe for those who would love to try it at home:

2. Baby Corn Bajji with Wheat Flour

This is a crispy and delicious snack that my kids and I really enjoy. Here’s the video recipe to follow:

3. Chicken Dum Biryani

Cooking biryanis has always been a family tradition, and lockdown provided me with the time to perfect the technique. Here’s how I make it. Follow this video recipe to indulge in its aromatic flavors:

More Recipes to Try

My journey in both baking and cooking has been a fascinating one. Here are some more of the recipes I've learned to make:

Feel free to explore and try these recipes during your lockdown. Happy cooking and baking!