It isn’t one of those weird Instagram combos. The curry has existed long before Instagram came around. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.
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Beyond dal baati
Rajasthani food is more than just dal baati! For example, have you tried its yummier cousin, dal baafla? Unlike baati, which is roasted, a baafla is fried, which makes the texture even more interesting. That and much more can be found in this new cookbook, Relishing Rajasthan, which features time-honoured “hidden gems” from Rajasthan. Bad news for lal maas lovers though, chefs Sameer Gupta and Pratibha Jain put together a cookbook that is vegetarian.
There’s much to be discovered still. For example, a recipe for a personal childhood favourite of this writer — khaariya paired with Athane ki mirchi or even some lesua ka achaar. For the cold winters, try some bajri ka kheechda or makki ki ghaat, dishes that are incomplete without ghee and some curd. And for some sabzis that have little to no actual sabzis in them, try haldi ki sabzi, pithod ki sabzi, or papad-badi ki sabzi. Lastly, if you’ve squeezed every recipe out of this book, this writer would personally recommend — and hear this with an open heart — gulab jamun ki sabzi. We promise you, you haven’t had something like this before. It isn’t one of those weird Instagram combos. The curry has existed long before Instagram came around. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.
Lucky lips
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Finding a lipstick that doesn’t fade or become patchy is one of the main struggles a working woman grapples with. How to keep reapplying lipstick when one is trying to keep their head above water at work? But Kay Beauty x Falguni Shane Peacock Luxe Matte Lipstick is a pleasant shock! It’s easy to apply, has a soft, moisturising feel, and stays for at least 4-5 hours even as you eat lunch and drink coffee. For a lazy lipstick-applier, that’s a godsend. I personally am now a die-hard Crimson Silk fan—which is a reddish, Rani pinkish hue. But the lipstick is also available in dreamy pinks and browns. And it’s much more affordable than its counterparts of the same quality.
Cost: Rs 1799
Available on all make-up retail websites
Radio with a conscience
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If you don’t want to contribute to music apps that hardly pay artistes, this radio that plays songs from anywhere on a web browser is meant for you. We have been tapping to French, Somalian, and Nigerian radio on it. And, well, we realised just how limited our music tastes are and that this was probably a sign to broaden our horizons. So log in and be free of big corp deciding the beat you head-bob to.
https://radio.garden/visit/vichy/ACqxo1qS
Cosmic cartoons
Astrokarak on Instagram is a playful cosmos-meets-comics corner where astrology gets a fresh spin. The account mixes artful cartoons with grounded Vedic insights, making birth charts, planetary cycles and cosmic quirks feel fun instead of mystic. Backed by a modern astrology brand, it blends ancient sky logic with bite-sized wisdom that’s easy to scroll and smile at. Bored or not, this is what you pay the Internet for.
www.instagram.com/astrokarak
Level up for game night
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For trivia fans looking to boost their performances at game nights, this Instagram page is a definite must-follow! Alex Falcone, known on Instagram as @alexfalcone will bring random, interesting trivia to your feed almost every day, giving you (and your brain), a much-needed respite from the constant stream of brainrot content. From facts on car dealerships to dentistry to statistics, his content gives you information on a wide range of stuff, making you smarter with every Reel!
www.instagram.com/alexfalcone
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