Two Realms, One Epic Story In my kitchen, the efficiency of technology and the authenticity of old tools coexist in perfect harmony. Cooking requires a fine balance. My beloved mixie jar, a staple in my kitchen, broke down one day. It was a present from my husband’s athai, from 15 years ago. At that time, we lived in Chennai and only had access to a rubbu rolu (mortar and pestle). Grinding the lentils and rice for dosa batter was a laborious and time-consuming procedure in the rubbu rolu. Finding suitable new jars and reviving the mixie was a tremendous relief. My friend suggested I look for replacements on Amazon, but honestly, finding jars for my old mixie felt like winning the lottery. Though I could not replace the jars on time,  that was hardly reason to throw away the mixie. I searched and searched until I found a replacement. When we speak about a sustainable environment, this, in my opinion, is a massive component. In my vantillu, the combination of traditional and modern utensils results …