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If your stupid alarm goes off again at 4:45 AM, not only will I break your stupid clock, I will also get up and lock you in this room from the outside so that you can’t possibly get to the TV,’ there was menace in Didi’s voice.

You can’t buy happiness but you can buy golgappa – and that’s kind of the same thing, no? With this sweltering heat upon us we can’t get our minds off our favourite street eat – the humble golgappa. Christened different things in different states this formidable culinary invention is enjoyed all over the country. With slight variations in recipes and fillings, one can’t deny how universally it is loved and devoured. The beauty of food is that it binds people across age groups, communities, and belief systems. A simple fried orb with fillings and some spicy, tangy sauces has found...

Raja Rasoi Aur Anya Kahaniya   Where: Netflix   This show is about the gorgeous vistas that span our country and the one thing that binds us all from different terrains – food. From a rich culinary heritage emerge recipes that are gems – some hidden, some unearthed, and some still waiting to be perfected. From healthy Indian snacks to elaborate recipes fit for Maharajas, the show spans the gastronomical length and breadth of this country. The documentary-style show relies on a unique theme per episode, crisp shots, and a great voice over – which serves to be entertaining as...

Let’s face it, Maa was right about *many* things, one amongst them being the myriad benefits of soaked badam...