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Sushila – A quick snack recipe

Sushila – A quick snack recipe

Imagine one day, you soak puffed rice instead of thick poha for breakfast in that bout of morning rush madness. What follows is the सुसला or सुशीला (Susla / Sushila)  – a quick snack recipe☺️ Traditionally prepared in Maharashtra, Solapur side , Sushila is a 

Banjara Diaries – Part 6

Banjara Diaries – Part 6

The Banjara had another walk down the history today. Morning started with a good breakfast at Nick’s Italian cafe. Tibet History First visit was to the Namgayal Monastery which is also the official residence of, the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. The large prayer hall 

Banjara Diaries – Part 5

Banjara Diaries – Part 5

Today, the Banjara was in for a one of the most cherished memory of life thanks to a fruit. Post breakfast we started for the highest level cricket ground located in India. Batting with a View Till now, I had seen it only during the 

Banjara Diaries – Part 4

Banjara Diaries – Part 4

Banjara off to MacLeodGanj The road from Khajjiar to MacleodGanj was extremely scenic with snow covered Himalayas keeping us company through most of the journey. The route till Dharamshala was filled with snow on both the ends of the road. Some patches on the road 

Banjara Diaries – Part 3

Banjara Diaries – Part 3

Amritsar to Khajjiar Morning started for the Banjara from Amritsar to Khajjiar via Pathankot. The road was full of heavy fog.  Mustard fields passed by and we could spot few homes in them. It was going to be a long ride. After few hours we 

Bajara Diaries – Part 2

Bajara Diaries – Part 2

A piping hot cup of ginger tea prepared by SD kick-started Day 2. The Banjara had a long day ahead planned with partition museum, Jallianwala Baug and a visit to the Attari border. The Bungalow owner suggested we go to Kanha Sweets on Lawrence Road 

Banjara Diaries – Part 1

Banjara Diaries – Part 1

मैं बंजारा ले इकतारा घुमा भारत सारा। कहीं खड़े पर्वत बर्फीले। तो फिर कहीं रेत के टीले। जंगल कहीं कहीं है दलदल। कहीं झील झरनों की कलकल सागर कहीं हिलोरे लेता, कहीं नदी की धारा मैं बंजारा ले इकतारा घुमा भारत सारा… A poem I 

Bajra Rawa Upma

Bajra Rawa Upma

Bajra Rawa Upma – Learn how to prepare this easy and healthy breakfast dish. Bajra Rawa Upma (Pearl Millet Upma) ,  is a millet based breakfast recipe , quick to prepare and filling. Millet contain protein, dietary fiber, and less amount of fat. They are 

Welcome Home – Marathi Movie Review

Welcome Home – A movie that handles complex issues and emotions skillfully. Story-Line : Story has multiple complex issues showcased . It shows how even for well- educated women it is difficult to leave an unhappy marriage due to social pressures and how separation is 

Kairi Takku – Simple Raw Mango Pickle

Kairi Takku – Simple Raw Mango Pickle

  Kairi Takku is a simple raw mango pickle. It is traditional summer recipe in from Maharashtra, India. It is also popular in many households by the name “Khisvanti” due to the method used to prepare it “Khisane” which means grating in Marathi.   Summers