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Malaiyo love goes to Lucknow where it evolves into Makhan Malai. From the river Ganga to Gomti, the tale of the palate teasing milk dessert or naashta is quite interesting.
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Kitchen Kahani with Ranveer Brar
Chef Ranveer Brar · Arts & Books · Hindi
Food stories and histories are fascinating to say the least. I've always believed that understanding a culture, an ingredient, a dish through its evolution helps appreciate it even more. Here is a collection of stories that I've collated during my travels.
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