So, the next time you are in the kitchen, don't measure the spices precisely. Don't worry about the calorie count. Do what Aunty Maza would do: Add an extra spoon of ghee, crush the garlic with your heart, and taste the gravy with your stirring spoon.

Because as the Aunty always says: "Pyaar bina khana bekaar hai." (Without love, food is useless).

Critics argue that Aunty Maza uses far too much oil and ghee. "Haldiram’s has less oil than this," is a common comment. However, her defenders argue that traditional Indian cooking uses fat as a flavor carrier and preservative, especially in rural or cold climates.