No place (where you have spent significant time) ever really goes out of your system. The indelible marks left by a city where I have spent some of the most glorious moments of my life. Now these are parts of Delhi I can recognize. Horribly ostentatious Sadar Bazaar type tabletop / wall decorations. Khadi wearing NGOs looking out for their next donation cheque.ġ1. The Delhi spirit characterized succinctly by the statement, “Kya Kar Loge Tum?”ġ0. For those who do not know, Delhi booze shops are controlled by the Government and stay shut on 1st and 7th of every month, because monthly wages are dispensed on those days!ĩ. Collapsible gates / queues and shouting at Delhi booze shops. An understated comment on the Public Transport.Ĩ. The chartered buses carrying officers from Mukerji Nagar to CP. The clichéd though real penniless Art / Theatre / Cuture-wallahsħ. The naiveté underlying Delhi aspirations, "World Famous Estate Agents" / "A-1 Agency"Ħ. Tara Sharma's ethnic handicraft (all purchased at Cottage Emporium, I would presume) heavy flat.ĥ. Typified by the statement - "Aap broker ho ya party?"Ĥ. The envy apparent in the dialogue, “Abhi to aap South Delhi-wale ho gaye, Khosla saab.”ģ. This makes a one dish meal, when the Rajma Masala is served along with steamed hot rice where the wonderful flavours of the rajma comes out when chewed along with rice. Rajma Masala popularly known as Rajma Chawal is considered as a comfort food in a Punjabi home. The fixation of owning a South Delhi house (even if it’s almost in Rajasthan) by the "service" class. The Punjabi Rajma Masala also known as the North Indian Red Kidney Beans Curry is a very famous recipe from the North India. The Hamdard syrup which has been recommended as a counter to the harsh summer loo by countless Delhi mothers.Ģ. The red Rooh-Afza bottle at the centre of the dining table. Larger than life land shark rushing to Vaishno Devi at the drop of a hat.īut those understated things in almost every frame, which are so quintessentially Delhi. Jat musclemen on loan from the neighbouring state.Ĥ. Rajma chawal (causing gastroentric disasters).ģ. It was not only the popular Delhi stereotypes, which caught the eye …ġ. The ones who work in all those Government offices. And its examination of the actual Delhi middle class.
#Rajma chawal in sf movie
The movie pleasantly surprised me, through its sarcastic look at the numerous quirks and idiosyncrasies which make the city.
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It’s that part of the city which is continuously running from its past. And coming to think of it, don't want to know much of either. This is a Delhi which I don't know much about. One-two obligatory shots of the Qutub Minar / Red Fort / India Gate. Endless driving around posh South Delhi localities.ĥ. Real estate barons in flashy suits showing off their latest designer watches and Mercedes'.Ĥ. Youngsters wearing designer clothes loafing around in Gurgaon / Noida malls.ģ. The Delhi lingo consisting of as every third word.Ģ. Why was I avoiding " Khosla Ka Ghosla" till now even after hearing countless positive reviews? It’s simply because the movie was being advertised as a "slice of Delhi life”!! With that kind of promise, you can't blame me much for thinking it would have the following elements:ġ. It has onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic, along with some spices which add a delicious flavour to rajmah.The realization dawned on me with my first mouthful of popcorn. Tadka for rajma is the most important part. Rajma is the most popular dish in North India, specifically Punjab. Please buy good quality rajmah and make sure the rajma you are buying is fresh and not old because old or low-quality rajma will take more time to cook. So, soaking rajma overnight or for 7-8 hours is very important. If not soaked, the cooking time will increase and it will take around 45-50 minutes to complete the dish. If soaked overnight, it takes 30 minutes to cook the dish. You can club Rajmah with either Rice, Onion Rice, Jeera Rice, Pulao or Naan, perfectly up to your wish. If you are expecting some guests, you can go for Rajma Recipe or Masala Rajma. It is the most favourite dish at my home. A most popular dish in North India, especially Punjab. Punjabi Rajma is made with Indian spices and usually served with rice. Rajma is a popular vegetarian Indian curry made of kidney beans.