We were walking through lanes and bylanes of Mandvi Bazaar looking for the famed Osho Restaurant. I love the fresh feel of the Indian Bazaar which instantly reminds me of my childhood when I followed my father around with a bag, buying fresh eats as well as fruits and vegetables. I often yearn for it as a respite from the sanitized super markets. While walking through one such lane, I glanced into a small dark room where fresh buns and biscuits are being baked in a country wood fired oven. The smell of freshness engulfed me and I packed a few for my secret snacks. He smiled as he went about his work which will surely find its way into the freshness of the food.
A few feet away fruit sellers and customers were haggling over a rupee or two for a dozen fresh bananas and the orange seller was ready to accept the challenge for the lowest price. I smile for I have done that before as a fresh teen occasionally saving a rupee for my pocket money.
What stole my heart was the fresh sweet jalebi(sweet) and the fresh yellow dhokla. I stretched out my hand for a little bite and it melted on my tongue before I realised leaving me content.
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Yum. The tastes, smells and sights of India come alive in your posts.
Thanks Suzanne. I am honoured with the compliment.
I miss the taste of all the freshly cooked street food in India. A great take on the theme this week.
Thanks Dave. Seems like you have tasted some.. 🙂
I love to follow your Blog, India is near the top of my list !
You are most welcome to my country. I will be happy to assist you to plan an itinerary whenever you want to visit.
You know I was going to ask you for help actually!!!! I am thinking next spring. When is the weather best ?
Happy to help. The best time is Oct to March when the weather is just right and it does not rain. Let me know what you would like to experience and what is the duration you are looking for and am happy to help. Send me a mail on my gmail id.
I will, but not this sweet I am vacationing here, I bet you plan GREAT trips and who better than you for India. Would I be safe alone?
Mmm not in every place. If you are planning too much of a cross country, better to have company. If you choose some place I have not been to, I may just pop along !!! Ha, I am just joking..
I would welcome the company . I generally travel alone and you could stay at no charge in my room. Something to really consider you next year! ~hugs~
Kathryn
:)Will take it as it comes, have 2-3 long trips lined up this yr
Thank you! W A N T the app!
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Good Job Sangeeta Sister
Thank you.
I like the last photo…such a bright yellow…so inviting!
Thank you. Yeah…no colour, all saffron and turmeric.
It looks like a wonderful treat for all the senses Sangeeta. So much better than the chilled food isles of a supermarket, with all its plastic wrapped fruit and vegetables 🙂
Yes, the touch and the feel is awesome. Only you have to be ready for the earthy touches and smell. Thank you very much for visiting my blog.
Looks yum! 😉
Yes it is…:) Taste it to believe it..
So colorful!
janet
Yes Janet…only if you can live with the smell of cow dung and other rotten stuff which may be far from fresh 🙂 They by pass my nose these days…
That’s true. 🙁
Oh yes, heaven in a mouthful.
Thank You. You just gave me an idea for the heading of another post 🙂 Thank You, Thank You and Thank You…
I love the dhokla and jalebi pic… fresh indeed!
Come Taste them 🙂
Big incentive for my next trip to India 🙂 plus masala chai and pakoras in case it is raining!
I am sure it will…since you are so much into it. I hope you enjoy the taste, smell and sounds of India.