On my second day in the US, I realized that I would have to prepare my favorite cuisine in very different circumstances. As an Indian housewife in America, I was working with a new set of advantages and disadvantages. It was a challenge. Gradually I learnt that the Western supermarket offers all the necessary products, if you know where to look for them. The solution lies in making the most out of all the products the Western grocery store has to offer, and knowing what to do and what not to do with them to come up with a great meal (in 30 minutes or less)!.