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A Visit, A Meal, A Memory
Two months ago, I came across an online kitchen initiative in South Delhi-ZAFFRAZOON.
Around the same time, Gauri Shankar Raina (Sahitya Akademi Awardee) and I visited the kitchen and spent some time with its founder, Nilanjan Mukherjee (Bonnie), to understand the approach and effort and passion behind his work.
What stands out is the person behind it. Bengali by background, and now married to a Kashmiri Pandit (KP), Nilanjan appears to have learnt the Pandit cuisine over time through close exposure and practice.
Kashmir is known for its beautiful mountains, calm lakes, and changing seasons. This connection with nature is reflected in its cuisine. The food is prepared with care, shaped by the local climate and ingredients, and has balanced and subtle flavours.
With the Navratra days behind me, I returned to Kashmiri Pandit cuisine.
Last evening, I ordered from ZAFFRAZOON: Khata Baigan had a tangy note, Collard greens (Haakh) an earthy simplicity, and Dum Aloo a well-rounded spice profile.
On the non-vegetarian side, Yakhni was mild and aromatic, while Kabargah was crisp in texture.
Overall, the flavours were balanced and not excessive. The experience connected back to that earlier visit to the kitchen.
KP cooking follows a specific style-typically without onion or garlic, with the use of hing and curd-based gravies. It depends on proportion and timing. Even the non-vegetarian dishes are generally light and measured.
There is an old saying: Ann poshi teli yeli wan poshi-food lasts as long as nature lasts.
At present, Nilanjan runs this as an online kitchen, delivering across parts of South Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon.
It can be tried once, without expectations. Sometimes food leaves a lasting impression.
Ras chhu Zindagi-taste is life.
19 likes · 29 Mar 2026
CITIZENS’ MISPLACED RESILIENCE
Residents of north Delhi’s posh locality Model Town have been presented with an unprecedented situation: the wide access road to their homes has been completely dug up.
The stretch is covered with broken concrete and debris, making it extremely difficult -in some cases impossible -for residents to reach their houses. There appears to have been little advance notice or temporary access arrangement.
Imagine, if a health emergency occurs: ambulance can reach the patient.
A dear publisher friend, B.R.Chawla who resides in Model Town was to meet me over lunch tomorrow.
Here is the message and the picture he has shared with me today late afternoon:
“Ashok ji, when we returned home we found the entire 400 ft long 18 ft wide road was dug up as you can see. I am unable to reach my home. I have decided to spend the night a block away at my sister’s place.
I am afraid I won’t even be able to go home to change clothes. I am badly struck up. Consequently my apologies for not being able to enjoy lunch in your company. There is always another day as the positive minds say.”
Meanwhile, open any leading daily newspaper, the advertisements of the Delhi government highlighting achievements greets a reader. Why shouldn’t that be the case? Above all, Rekha Gupta is celebrating one year in office as Delhi Chief Minister.
When will the Delhi government realise that governance is not about marking anniversaries; it is about ensuring that citizens can enter their homes. A road is not just concrete-it is connectivity.
My friend’s message captures it perfectly: “There is always another day.”
That misplaced and blind resilience of citizens is often what saves administrations from embarrassment.
3 likes · 1 comments · 13 Feb 2026
COORG – Scotland of India, Kashmir of the South 🌿☕️
Guns on the walls, coffee in the cup, and courage in the heart – that’s Coorg. 💪🏽
🏹 A land where Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa & Gen. Thimayya rose from misty hills to shape India’s military history.
☕️ Where coffee isn’t just a drink, it’s an emotion.
👩🏽🦱 Where women drape saris differently, carry daggers proudly, and traditions defy convention.
🥘 Where pork, kachampuli, and strong filter coffee rule the table.
🏑 Where families battle it out in the world’s biggest family hockey tournament.
🌲 A traveller leaves Coorg with more than memories – they carry its spirit of coffee, courage & culture.
📍 Scotland of India. Kashmir of the South. A world apart, yet forever alive.
#Coorg #Kodagu #ScotlandOfIndia #KashmirOfSouth #CoffeeCountry #FilterCoffee #CoorgDiaries #TravelIndia #IncredibleIndia #NatureLovers #HillsAndValleys #CoorgCulture #CoorgCuisine #HeritageIndia #IndianArmy #PrideOfIndia #CoffeeAndCourage #TravelGram #WanderlustIndia #HiddenGemsIndia #wecanouting
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