Omlette

Being a non-veg we just love eating eggs ...we make poch with the sunny side up or just boiled eggs for breakfast..egg rolls for snack...and  my husband prefers "anda bhurji" with his glass of drink...but my son's all time favourite is Omlette. My grandfather used to make the perfect folds to the omlette...my father loved it a bit wet and juicy inside within the folds and this one is made by my husband ...pan pizza style.  

Sugarcane Juice

This is a Sugarcane Juicer. Unlike the metal Juicer this is purely made out of wood. Now the question might be arised, "How these two are different?". For that you will have to taste the juice yourself. What I felt was, the juice that we get out of the machine grind, that does have sediments, very tiny particles which irritates the throat but this is just perfect. I've taken this pic at Naranpura, (Gujrat), but on talking to this fellow, he said he brought this thella from Shani Shingnapur, (Maharashtra). It is really interesting to see how far a person travels to make two penny. He has taken this on lease from someone. He charges 20 rupees for one glass. And even after such hardwork, he seemed contended and happy. He smiled for the camera and spoke to us so nicely. 

Little Hearts

Curries

"Curries" is a multicuisine restaurent set up in the year 2005. It won the Best North Indian Food Award given by the Times Group (2008). It also won the best Non-Veg Restaurent Award by CNN/CNBC/1BN7 (2009). They have three branches and later on extended into the "Tryst" (Lounge) and "Brownies" (Bakery). I went there for the first time in the year 2011, when I was going through an operation (Laproscopic Cholecystectomy) that my parents came to see me through this...and ofcourse to take care of my baby. Mostly they were stuck with me during their entire stay period of 2 weeks. So the day before their departure ...I insisted that we should go out for a dinner. So I remembered that once in ETV(Gujrati), Rasoi Show, I noticed a coverage on the restaurent called "Curries" and the people who were eating there, were of the opinion that their speciallity is North-Indian Food. So even I decided to stick by it. I ordered parathas with paneer special. Then I asked the person who was attending us, "what do you suggest?" and he replied "Sizzlers" so I said "OK". Then we had to wait a while, before the food could be served. Now the report card - well the ambience is good, staff is good, food is good but honestly that is not good enough for me. See, when you are shelling out a sum and going to a reputed place, these things are usually going to be rated as good. But what I look forward to is definitely something hatke...which will make me remember you and even refer...that something hatke was missing.  

Popcorn

Popcorn.....hmmmm....who can sit in a multiplex and watch a movie without a large bucket of popcorn and colas...atleast I can't.
         But at home, if you wish to eat popcorn, then? Well then the solution to your problem is "ACT II" popcorns. These are small tiny affordable pack for one and are available in variety of flavours, Classic Salted, Chille-Tomatto....my favourite is Butter Pepper.

Watermelon

During the season, the vendors at the streets make bulk purchases of seasonal fruits.
             After dinner, many Gujraties are fond of strolling round the streets with family. And at times they prefer to stop by a fruit stall. The vendors chop and serve the fruits with masala sprinkled on top and a tiny toothpick to eat with.
            This makes a mere fruit eating an excuse to go out, sit at a shop, eat and enjoy a time with family.

Boiled - Are We?

New Delhi, there is a Hindi song “Delli ki sardi”…which hints at the extreme chill of wintry winds. I’m from Kolkatta, so even 2 degrees was just impossible for me to bear. My husband used to come back home from office as late as 7- 7:30, after that I used to serve him tea and snacks and then almost by 8 P.M. we were out for some fresh air. Usually due to jam and all, we used to get a bit late for home. So on the way, we were in the habit of munching something almost every day. Today, I’m going to talk about one of our favourites in that list - Boiled Eggs.

Yes, during winter one stall which frequented every corner of the street was this. Hot boiled eggs, two in number are sliced and then some onion, tomato, green chillies with some magic masala on top is served on a plate to you. Very simple dish and trust me, hot-hot it tastes heavenly.

But there is a twist in the tale. One night, we stopped by a stall. While I was standing next to our bike, my husband went down for placing the order. Within no time it was ready. My husband was carrying two plates in two hands; he without turning round, just stepped back a few steps and ……BITE..... I did scream out to him, because I noticed some movement from a distance but it was too late. There was a dog sleeping next to that stall, black dog in black night, my husband failed to notice and stepped on him, poor dog had no choice but to BITE.

Phir kya tha…we rushed to the nearby hospital – Safdarjung, it was almost 11 P.M. We reached the emergency ward. And I could not believe my eyes, there were so many patients with the same complaint – Dog Bite. Many kids were also there, waiting in anxiety, holding their mother’s hand tightly. It was a long wait before my husband could get his big injection in the buttocks.  Thanks to the Govt. that medical facilities are provided to the poor at a subsidiary rate, otherwise what would happen to all those who can’t afford to buy it?

Anyway, since that day, till the last day of our stay period in New Delhi, we could not master any courage to get to any such road side stalls again.