What happens when you take a century old mansion and turn it into a modern homestay? . .
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"The first thing you notice is the imposing red and white façade, replete with arches and spires, motifs and carvings. With its Gothic turrets juxtaposed against Jharoka style balconies, the 120-year-old Madhav Bagh was, until recently, in a state of disuse. In the last few months, however, the place has not only received a complete makeover but also a new lease of life. In its new avatar, the erstwhile home of the Gaekwads — the royal family of Baroda — has been opened as a niche homestay. “Madhav Bagh is a beautiful property,” says Nandita Pravinsingh Ghatge, the designer who has overseen the restoration and renovation of the mansion.
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My latest story in @archdigestindia talks about the transformation of a dilapidated royal mansion to a contemporary homestay. Dedined by @nanditaghatge @madhavbaghbaroda is as charming as it is royal. .
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Read the whole story in the link on the bio.
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घर की मुर्गी दाल बराबर ।
That's how I feel right now looking at all these versions and varients of Dal that we use in India and pay no heed to them. .
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While I have two very different dals sitting in my kitchen, it has been a dark gloomy day and so I haven't bothered taking pictures. And why would I, I cook Dal every day, right! But that's what it is about, no? Celebrating the Indian local food that sustains us lest we forget about it. .
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From dalmoth to bhujia, from pakodas to kachauri, from Puris to parathas -- dals are everywhere in our country and it is this versitality that makes it do special. From the mah ki daal made in North to the Toor in South, from masoor in the East to Kulith in the west .. dals feed everyone - rich-poor, old-young, common man - billionaire. And that's what is so special about it. .
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Some if my favorite dals from last year included the ones I had at a highway dhaba, at @narendra.bhawan.bikaner
@itckohenur @lebuacorbett . At home meanwhile rajma awaits in the cooker. .
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What Dal did you make today?
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Getting back to work after three weeks of nurturing self and family, and the first story had to be about my first holiday of the year with @lebua Corbett
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For me, a city girl, a holiday in jungle has never been an option, but after having seen Lebua's Lucknow property and meeting the team, I decided to give it a go. It was also a way of letting go of the fear - of long drives, of hilly climbs, of being in the middle of the jungle - and I am so glad I did it. .
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Cannot wait to share the whole story with you. Watch out the space for details.
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Making puris is an art and everyone does it differently. .
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Some make the dough with oil and salt along with water, some add nothing. Some make them soft and light, some make it crisp and crunchy, and some, like me, make a different version every time (of course not by design). .
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While growing up I always saw father frying these beauties. He also taught me how to do that - dunk them gently into the oil and don't touch till they fluff on their own. Turn them ever so slightly and take them just before they turn too pink. A process I am obsessed with. .
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These beauties however were made by mother in law. Light, soft, melt in the mouth, they were served to a sick daughter in law with her signature aloo torkari - a melange of potatoes, onions, cauliflower, green chillies and tomato. Quintessential Bengali Jolkhabar. .
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Happy Pongal everyone. May we cook and feed people with love, respect and gratitude. No pongal this year but it's the thought that counts. .
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