Comments on: Badam Payasam – a tribute to Malathi Chendur by Sarala Surya Rao

By: Gaddum.v.Reddy

Gaddum.v.Reddy — Thu, 19 May 2011 18:25:07 +0000

Since my medical school days I was a fan of this great lady”Malathi ChandurIn those days I regularly used to read Pramadavanam coulmn”
in Andhra Prabha “magzine.She is an encyclopedia of knowledge with
photographic memory.Her telugu is so beautiful and pristine.She was an inspiration to thousands of women and men who are sunk in sadness.She gave hope to the distressed.Many advanced their career.(I know of few becoming IAS officers).Telugu land is blessed to have persons like Malathi chandur,Sai Baba etc (although she did not believe in Babas) who are a source of inspiration to thousands of people.

Gaddum veerender Reddy.MD.

By: ashok

ashok — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:32:29 +0000

I had a plesant surprise to see Malati Chandur a cult figure for Andhra women in my child hood ie since 1948 (I am ignorant of her depth of penetration in Telangana and seema),still in news and being adored.She is exceptional.
Ashok
Thank you for the comment on Mrs Malati’s post. She is indeed an incredible person and we are indeed happy to post a tribute for her by Mrs Sarala on our blog.
Warm regards, Jigyasa & Pratibha

By: Jigyasa & Pratibha

Jigyasa & Pratibha — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:21:34 +0000

Dear Rama,
Thank you for your warm words. We share in your excitement over your mom speaking to Mrs Chendur. We can imagine how wonderful that would be.
We had the opportunity to meet Mrs Chendur in Jan 2006 at the launch of our cookbook when we invited her as a special guest speaker. We still remember her simplicity and sweetness.
Kindly let us know how your mom felt.
With warm regards
Jigyasa & Pratibha

By: Rama

Rama — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:22:26 +0000

Dear Jigyasa garu,
Thank you so much for your quick reply. Since I was a child I knew that Mrs. Chandur is my mom’s idol. My mom had a photo of Mrs. Chandur (may be a photo from the 1960′s that was published in Andhra Prabha weekly).
I live in Canada with my family since last 15 years and my mom came recently to visit us. She has just finished her 81 years on July 3rd. I didn’t give a gift to her as we all went to Banff on a trip those two days. My mom is very caring and giving person and she sacrificed all her life for us in the family (me 54 years, my elder sister 56 years, and eldest brother 58 years) and for her grand children. When I visited Guntur last year, I bought the books written by Mrs. Chandur, to make her happy.
I have this desire since a long time to make my mom’s dream come true (to talk and meet her) but I didn’t know where to start and how to reach Mrs. Chandur. I was searching on websites for her contact info and I saw the blog page yesterday. I am so thrilled to see your email with her contact info. My mom is a giving and caring person, never asking anything in return. Now I can give her something which really will make her happy and which she will remember forever.
Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
Rama Kola

By: Jigyasa & Pratibha

Jigyasa & Pratibha — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:16:59 +0000

Dear Rama,
Thank you for your heartwarming comment on our blog. It is our pleasure & a blessing for us to be able to connect your mother with Mrs. Chendur. We have informed her about your request through her friend Mrs. Sarla Surya Rao (jigyasa’s aunt). She said she’d be very happy to speak with your mother. She lives in Chennai, Tamilnadu.
Wish you all the best always. Our pranams to your dear mother. We do hope she has a nice & happy conversation with Mrs. Chendur.
Warm regards,
Jigyasa & Pratibha

By: Rama

Rama — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:43:51 +0000

My mom is 81 years old, fond of Mrs.Malathi Chandur and she kept 2 bound books of what Mrs.Chandur wrote since the beginning of Pramadavanam. I would like to make her dream of meeting Mrs. Chandur. Can any one tell me how can I contact Mrs.Chandur. Thanks

By: Jaya

Jaya — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:14:35 +0000

Thank you and same here! Your blog is a pleasure..

By: Jaya

Jaya — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:32:16 +0000

I came across your site through a link from ‘Mahanandi’, and this article about Malathi Chandur brought back so many memories to me. My mother bought an 1979/80 edition of this book, when my brother and I were kids and just beginning to read Telugu then. I remember my brother and myself sitting in our tiny kitchen and trying to read out the recipes to my mother while she cooked. Many years later, when I moved to US, I brought the dog-eared book with me, more as a memory than anything else, with my mom’s signature and our tick marks on exotic sounding dishes and childish scribblings!
Dear Jaya, so touched to read this post. What you say about Malathi Chendur’s book is so true. Sure that book with your mom’s notes must be a real treasure. Glad to meet you in this space.

By: rajee

rajee — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:59:35 +0000

I hope Bādām Pāyasam is an exotic and deliciouse desert if we try it and learn Pedatha’s cooking experience. Cooking camphor gives great flavor and I too add it for Payasam too.

By: Asha

Asha — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:41:12 +0000

Beautiful and traditional dessert. Looks delicious! )