A Spoonful of Curds by Bharati Jagannathan is a collection of a dozen short stories that unfold around Tamilians, and have the feelings of heart and humor, based both in India and abroad. From arranged marriages, to societal conventions, the stories cover a myriad of issues, and present an interesting perspective to the situations! The stories explore new love to old love, friendships, and a host of other emotions to present the world from a particular perspective.