One afternoon at 3.30 someone rang our door bell. We were resting. Mom opened the door and saw Dolly and her mother with a large bag. Mom asked, “Have both of you, mother and daughter come to live with us bag and baggage?” Dolly’s mother said, “I need some extra ...

One fine morning, the little girl, who usually came at 8.30, came with a cloth in her hand. She said, “Baiya roya (Elder brother cried).” Mom asked, “Kyon roya?” She replied, “Naayi aaya. Baal kata. Toh Baiya roya. Maja aaya. Lounda hai. Baal katna haina. Nahin toh larki ban jayega. ...

Leftover rice can be made into coconut + sesame rice. Take grated coconut as much as there is leftover rice. Also take the same amount of finely chopped onion. Take 1/3 cup of white sesame. Dry roast the white sesame in a preheated kadhai and place it aside. Deseed enough ...