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Samosa from Annapoorna sweets

Back in the school days, quite near our school, we had one Annapoorna sweets shop. It was a kind of bakery cum sweet shop. They mainly sold sweets. And they sold some of the best samosas during those days. There was no seating space there. We had to stand and order. They would give one samosa in a plate alongwith chutney and sauce mixed together. Evening 4pm onwards, they'd make these samosas. Dad used to get these samosas sometimes while…
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The best samosa in Mysore – Dhanalakshmi Sweets

Ask me where we can get the best samosas in Mysore. I'll guide you towards - Dhanalakshmi Sweets in Saraswathipuram. The location on Google map is wrong. However it's approximately around the same locality. Just ask someone like olden times and they'll guide you. Here's the Google map location:  Dhanalakshmi Sweets What's so special about the samosas in this place? They add nice green leaves to the samosa (sabsige soppu) and the inner filling is juicy. They give nice chutney…
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Why there are no chairs and tables in Rameswaram Cafe?

I just watched a clip where the husband-wife owners of Rameswaram Cafe (Bangalore) are asked by a shameless anchor, "was it a conscious decision not to put chairs and tables in Rameswaram cafe?" I wonder how the anchor has no common sense. Or these people lose their common sense when paid well! It's basic: the owners didn't want to spend on tables and chairs. They even wanted to save on the real estate cost incurred for the space needed for…
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Rajdhani mango thali – waste of money

So I tried this Rajdhani mango thali at the Mantri mall. It costs Rs. 700 per plate. After paying Rs. 700 for this thali, they offer some mango drinks and say that it is charged extra! Wonderful! They gave mostly sweet items and a lot of not so worthy items like some vada sambar which was either extremely salty or the curry was turning sour (getting spoiled). They offered some paneer sabji, but the sabji hardly had any paneer. They…
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Popsicle and softie ice creams

Back in the school days, we had many vendors selling things right outside our school. Some other day, I will write about every single thing that was sold outside our school. Starting from churumuri, thothapuri mango slice with salt & chilli powder (during summers), cycle bombe (cycle candy), posters man etc. One fine day, we noticed a man in french beard and well dressed and holding a box on his two wheeler. He was publicizing that he was selling a…
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Jackfruits are here

Summer is one season where we get a lot of seasonal fruits. Nature made summer hot, but also gave us fruits to naturally keep us cool . Starting with the most revered one - Mango! Some of the other fruits we find during summer - watermelon & musk melon are filled with water. Also, you find Jackfruits during summer. Today I got a few Jackfruits from a road side vendor. Jackfruits are tough to crack and process. First, to crack…
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Basundi –  milk based sweet from India

Basundi is a popular sweet dish from West India. It's made in Gujarat and Maharashtra households. South Indians have embraced some of the north Indian sweets and Basundi is one of them. The sweet is made by boiling full fat milk until it becomes thick and creamy  and then sugar, nuts and some spices are added. It's kept overnight in a fridge to give it a better taste. The first time I tasted Basundi was at Nalpak restaurant at D…
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Fruits in summer season

Summer is here. I am making a list of fruits that I'm finding on the streets. I am finding this "ice apple" also known as tadgola, tataning and many other names in other regions. This is good for your gut health. It looks like a mini coconut, it tastes like the raw coconut kernel. Another fruit is the fresh anjeer fruit. Available in boxes of 6. Check if it is coming from any Indian city. Better don't go for imported…
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Colette – Mushroom Veggies sandwich at Paris Panini was good

The evening cravings started around 5pm. I kept searching for what to order. Checked this place called Paris Panini. I ordered Colette, which is "roasted mushroom and veggies sandwich". First, I hadn't expected this place to serve any item for as less as Rs. 215. Next, food was extremely good. They really put some good quality veggies and roasted mushrooms. The chutney used tasted fresh and real. The bread was soft. Fully happy. Also got a coupon for Rs. 300…
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Stock some fruits instead of snacks

Stocking some fruits in your home instead of stocking some snacks will reward you with good health. When when we go to the supermarkets, we tend to buy a lot of snacks items. Instead, buy some fruits. Keep them at home. Snack on fruits when you feel bored. Two years ago, I used to sit for writing work and to cut the boredom, I got some grapes and cucumber. Kept snacking on them while writing. Result was that I didn't…