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August 4, 2015 April 25, 2019 / Instagram, Photography

From the grimy lens of the mobile phone.


Cats refused to touch this batch of keema (seems t Cats refused to touch this batch of keema (seems the butcher gave us a seasoned kebab mix by mistake), therefore Chinese-style meatballs in bone broth, with fresh spinach and glass noodles.
Don't pluck the flowers - graffiti on a Mughal mon Don't pluck the flowers - graffiti on a Mughal monument.
Cheating on @doubledouble_delhi baking to get some Cheating on @doubledouble_delhi baking to get some time in the sun with friends. ☀️ Fig, grapefruit and marzipan galette.
Once more with methi dough (and microgreens). I be Once more with methi dough (and microgreens). I believe this is the closest I'll ever get to making an aloo methi paratha. Or any kind of paratha. 
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#fenugreek #potatogalette #methiparatha @premacultureindia
Fresh veggies from @premacultureindia really kicke Fresh veggies from @premacultureindia really kicked this cobbled-together dinner up a notch. What is it about new potatoes? These were so good, sliced thin and baked on top of a layer of cream cheese plus sautéed green garlic and green onion, which to me just sing of late winter/early spring. And a lovely mix of (dirt-free! perky!) salad leaves, easy to wash and toss. Sliced extra aloo "by mistake", so made and ate some quick chips while waiting for the oven to do its thing.
Purple velvet pjs, aka black carrot soup (masking Purple velvet pjs, aka black carrot soup (masking a bunch of other monthish-old roots and things).
Secret message Secret message
Trainspotting, Delhi Trainspotting, Delhi
Cheesy caption here Cheesy caption here
New toy, old subject. New toy, old subject.
Trying to get a gajak-like flavour on a tiny tarte Trying to get a gajak-like flavour on a tiny tarte tatin.
#til #sesame #gud #jaggerycaramel #happylohri
You gorgeous guava You gorgeous guava
#flashbackfriday to five years ago and extreme mo #flashbackfriday to five years ago  and extreme mojo hair
Starting the year right with crepes suzette. 🍊 Starting the year right with crepes suzette. 🍊
Disappearing Delhi Disappearing Delhi
Leftovers but make it fancy. Leftovers but make it fancy.
Meeting a hottie after ages Meeting a hottie after ages
#penance #newyearsresolution #penance #newyearsresolution
Felt cut. 📸 @paromamukherjee Felt cut.
📸 @paromamukherjee
Peepee with Papa. #goldenafternoon Peepee with Papa. #goldenafternoon

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