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1 week ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Sharing a meal with a group of friends or acquaintances is no short of a delicate dance. From sorting out differences about a certain type of fish or chicken preparation to intently taking the waiter’s recommendations from an extensive menu. If someone swears by their Chicken 65, someone else would like a Sushi platter on their evening out. And while this is being figured out, a paneer or mushroom option is requested for the vegetarian kin.
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3 weeks ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Little pockets of joy help cheer you up at the end of a hot, gruelling summer day. Maybe a plate of chaat garnished generously with chilled yoghurt or a hot cup of chai that energises you for the rest of the evening. During Ramzan, most of us look forward to the elaborate Iftar meals once it’s time to call it a day. A little bite of sweet dates, fried snacks, a bowl of fruit, a side of cooling rose sherbet, what’s not to like about an Iftar?
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
A simmering pot of jasmine tea waiting to be poured out, chopsticks lying intently across the menu, watercolour paintings of little birds atop bamboo trees and plush seating, waiting to invite guests to relax and savour some delicious food. The sights and sounds at an Asian eatery are undeniably characteristic, often coming in with the promise of good food.
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Summers bring out distinct, strong memories for most of us. Be it getting packed off to a grandparent’s home to spend the holidays, and assisting in important tasks like making pickles or papads to last through the year, or standing in front of the cooler after a gruelling day of being outdoors. The first few weeks of entering into the season after the cosy winter are challenging.
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Folks who claim Mumbai is a city that never sleeps must pay a visit to Hyderabad during the holy month of Ramzan. Brightly lit apparel stores with newly stocked finery for Eid, eateries decked up from ceiling to floor in fairy lights, bustling roads whose traffic only increases through the night while the aroma of freshly grilled kebabs floats across, making passersby hungry for a sinful bite.
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Large cauldrons simmering with the meaty goodness of slow-cooked Haleem, soft stickiness of dates making one’s palate their temporary home with a luscious caramel texture, a sweet beverage ensuring one is hydrated through a potentially heavy dinner. The experience of an Iftar feast isn’t just any mere meal, but a beckoning to sit back and savour the delicious memories of the season.
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Various Indian cuisines have famously been known to accommodate for a range of dietary references, especially catering to vegetarian diners. Be it the paneer preparations of Mughlai cuisine with thick gravies, or seasonal recipes like the Gujarati Undhiyu that sagely use local produce to create magic, the combinations are endless while showcasing culinary creativity at its finest.
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Long overdue catch-ups seem to be the overarching theme of adult life, with old friends from college who’ve gone separate routes, or an old colleague we miss dearly. When the stars align to make way for the awaited coffee date, one needs a picture-perfect location to dish out all of life’s details and gossip. This week, we found just the spot to do this, at Kisscoff Café in Jubilee Hills.
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Little house sparrows happily chirping away as they go from fence to fence, picking up feed from bird baths and feeders. Swirls of rangolis, beautiful yet minimal adorning doorsteps inside wrought iron gates decorated sparsely with crimson mail boxes and runners of bougainvillea. Grandparents perched on front yards, with a hot cup of filter coffee, ready to devour both their coffee and the daily news with equal vigour.
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1 month ago | 
indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela
Every city across the globe has a certain energy associated with it, be it the frantic, go-getter attitude of Mumbai or the rustic charm of Kolkata that forces one to pause and revel in its beauty. Despite Hyderabad’s fast paced lifestyle, a sense of calm is to be found in every nook and cranny of the city, albeit in different hours. Take notice, and the city speaks, from the Asoka trees lined along the roads to the calm bylanes a few feet away from the bustling main roads.
