Hi Vidya.... Thanks for the list... I will add Casseroles and steel lids too. 😍😍😍

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Yes, definitely. We bring those as well.

Thank you dear, I am planning to go to India in September, your videos are pretty helpful. Thank you

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Glad it was useful. 🙏

Helloooo do more videos related home like this. 😍😍. Home decor. DIY. ETCccc…. Love to watch your videos. ☺️☺️

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Will do. Thank you so much.

Hey! Mulla malla is favourite. On occasions I spray jasmine fragrance on it......(ssshhhh btwn you & me only 😉)

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

That’s a great idea. Would have never thought of that. Thank you.

Hi cheechi , I recently started watching ur vlogs and I liked it immediately. Specially like the way u carry urself,,,and a humble request, can u make a vedio on ur lips stick collection pls

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Suma. I don't have a collection per se. I use 'color the world lipstick' brand. Usually I mix 2 colors based on how I feel that.

You said correct safety pin made in fromUSA not good,but Sara’s varutharacha masala I got from Indian store in NY.Thank you so much for the video next time I will buy colorguard

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear that it was useful info. Thank you.

Few things that I buy, Aval, pappadom, cotton tops for work, cotton roll, sarbat, puli mittai, dahasamani, hair oil, kudumbashree pickles,

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Will add a few of those to my list. Is the cotton roll for cleaning?

@veenaramakrishna7808

Ай бұрын

@@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam cotton roll is better and cheaper in India. I use it for applying toner on face, nail polish removal, pinne for wounds if needed.

Good useful information, from where your mom bought both chatties?.. a must item for me is Kudampuli from home and dried prawns ..

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

The meen chatti from vendors outside Edapally church. Appa chatti is from a store in Aluva. She bought it many years ago. She says that you will get it stores that sells steel vessels and dishes.

@smb3781

Ай бұрын

@@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam thank you .. good to know meen chatti is still there in front of edapally church .. nostalgic area for me

Useful. How did you wrap the chatti?

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Thank you. I used bubble wrap.

Thanks for sharing! Very useful video. Can you please do a video on where you shop for clothes and accessories in Ernakulam/Kerala. Thanks!

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Thank you Athira. These days I rarely do physical shopping. I buy online mostly coz there is more selection. Locally I just go look around in Lulu but last 2 times felt a lot of stuff was super expensive but low quality. So didn’t get much. Other shops are Reliance, Max etc. Again felt like they have jacked up the prices for mediocre quality even in those stores. Used to like Goodwill but didn’t get anything this time coz what you can get from online sellers for Rs.500 they had it for Rs. 1500!

What’s the brand name of the product that you shared for fabric color bleeding - never heard and sounds super useful especially for Indian outfits

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

It is Style Magic's Colour Guard.

Watching Vidya’s videos, reading comments, like all comments too has become a routine for me! For the videos are meaningful and comments too worth reading! Quality content, quality audience!!❤️

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Aww, that’s so sweet of you Keerthi. I’m grateful for every one who are sharing their wonderful experiences with us. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@keerthi9907

Ай бұрын

@@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam 🙏🌹

Gaskets & safety valves for Indian pressure cooker, incense sticks, rolling pin(here it is too big)....the list goes on :). I bought sectional steel plates from Amazon and it was very expensive...

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

We used to bring gaskets and safety valves before but i don’t use indian pressure cookers much these days as I switched to instant pot. Yes incense sticks stock still there from many years back.

@livelove4160

8 күн бұрын

Can u please share the list of items u tk from Kerala…

You are so correct about Hershey’s chocolate. Dairy Milk silk is something my daughter asks me to bring from India. If you like chocolate, you should try Cadbury’s Dark Milk chocolate from UK.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Yes we love UK and European chocolate. I stopped eating US chocolate after we visited UK and got the taste of the good thing.

Hi chechi your videos are so good . Thank you

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

24 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Jismy😊

Thanks for this vlog! Much appreciated . Making notes for my upcoming trip 😊.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

You think of all categories of your viewers while selecting your content. Really appreciative Vidya

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Thank you Bindu chechi.

Peethambari powder to clean pooja items is there in my list

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Someone mentioned this to me the other day. Adding to my list. Thank you

Most of the places have in-built induction heaters. How can we use Appachatty and Man chatty in such places, I have been looking for an induction friendly Appachatty and Puttu kudam. But no success yet.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Yes that’s true. The work around in that case is, if you have a patio or deck you can use a grill with a side burner or a portable gas stove (like the ones you use for camping, the fuel comes in can). You can get these stoves either in the camping sections of stores or your local Asian store.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

For the puttu kudam you can use the one that goes over a pressure cooker.

@sacredbell2007

Ай бұрын

@@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam Yes, I have been using pressure cooker. But there is steam leak and not efficient / simple as normal puttu kudam.

Adding these to my list of things from India. Thank you for the tip about papadam, we used to avoid buying only because they get spolied fast. Ini ee tip try chaiyam. Eno fruit salt is an item I always bring as it is very expensive here, kudam puli & sambar puli, katta kayam (Asafoetida), fresh whole cardamom.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Yes we being all on your list to sling with Vicks.

Is railway track metal safe to use for cooking food ?

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Yes it is safe.

I just loved your previous video on items to India from the US.. it was really informative... This too was really cool .. loved ❤❤❤

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!! Thank you so much

@sherinameerputhuvayil

Ай бұрын

@@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam ❤️❤️

Vidya where did you buy the appam chatti ?

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

It is from a store in Aluva. She bought it many years ago. She says that you will get it stores that sells steel vessels and dishes.

I get ‘clip on cami’ to wear on 👗, ajwain tablets, pure cow ghee,

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Oh you buy the cami in india? I haven’t seen that back home.

Just seeing the video but I have half the stuffs that you brought ready to come to US after the vacation this time.. it’s like you have my petty 🙈

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Ha ha...like minds. 😀

Chechi, Can you please share the sofa link?

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

We got it from macys in 2010. Not sure if they sell it now.

Thank you Vidya.. kajal, dairy milk will add to my list 😃 Recently I added few ayur items like Talisule, dasamoolarasayanam ( oushadi brand), Murivenna, Ajwain tablet- they are all in travel size which makes it a wonderful goody bag gift item too

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

We usually bring dasamoolarishtam but forgot to this time. Muirvenna we have, thankfully haven’t had to use it. Will add rest to my list. Thank you 🙏

@livelove4160

8 күн бұрын

prescription വേണോ?

❤❤❤

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

What hair color do you use?

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

No specific color or brand. I just look for no Ammonia hair colors. Anything from Brown Black to Medium Brown, which ever I can find.

❤❤❤❤

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Hi..Can we take out pappadam from freezer and fry directly?

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Yes you can

@Gmstar96

19 сағат бұрын

I leave it outside for about 30 minutes and then fry it. It puffs up exactly the way it does back home. When I fry them immediately after taking them out of the freezer, they don’t puff up

Poppins, Munch, Jackfruit preserve, dry coconuts, kinder eggs, Gems, Chandrika soap, Mysore sandal soap, Pasion fruit syrup, Gooseberry Birdseye chili syrup

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

19 күн бұрын

Aww, haven’t heard anyone mention Poppins or Gems in recent years. Thank you so much! Had completely forgotten about them.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

19 күн бұрын

Where do get the birdseye chili syrup?

@praseethamariamipe5586

15 күн бұрын

@@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam from local margin free shop. Btw it’s gooseberry and kanthari syrup

@praseethamariamipe5586

15 күн бұрын

@@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam I try to introduce my childhood favorites to my kids. Make them shop candies the good old way in local bakeries. Give them some money and make them pick few of this n that. Fun fact Poppins is still 2 Rs.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

15 күн бұрын

@@praseethamariamipe5586 thank you. Adding to my list.

Clour guard evide kittum

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

13 күн бұрын

In most local stores you can get it.

👌👍❤️

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

25 күн бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Does anyone bring kudampuli…..? School കുട്ടികൾ ഉള്ള വീട്ടിൽ മീൻ കറി വെക്കുമോ? Smell issue ഉണ്ടാവാറുണ്ടോ? I mean does any child complain about their stationary or book items smell so? എന്റെ കുട്ടി സ്കൂൾ ഇൽ പോകാറായി…

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

6 күн бұрын

Yes we bring kudumpuli. Cooking smell, only 2 options either get a portable stove / grill with burner and cook fish outside in the patio or deck. Or always keep anything made of fabric inside closets inside bedrooms and make sure the doors are shut always. That way smell won’t get inside the room. You can spray febreeze on clothes say 30 mins before wearing

Yes Hershey too sweet 👎നാട്ടിലേ dairy milk 🥇👍🏻

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Yes agree

Ingalu samsaarikumbo kekaan nalla resam ❤❤😂😅😅

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

😀 Thank you so much

@veenaramakrishna7808

Ай бұрын

True

Mam is your household income 150k dollars a year? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

👍

@praseethamariamipe5586

20 күн бұрын

😃

1) Cheap tooth brush ( for guest one time use ) 2) ചെറുതേൻ 3) plant food

@WhatsUrHomeStoryMalayalam

Ай бұрын

Good list. We also bring tongue cleaners. What plant food do you bring?