I have been asked by some friends and family to keep a journal of my odd obsessions and comments.

I will start doing that on this dormant blog. Best place I can think of for now.

Couple of things to get started.

1. When buying premade masala from Indian markets, don't buy things which have salt listed as the first ingredient. Look for better brands. For example, most Shan masalas are cheaply made salt bombs. Except the Zafrani Garam Masala, which is worth it as a finishing spice. Don't cook with it though.

2. 50-60s Bollywood Qawwali is fantastic. https://cineqawwali.in/index.html is a wonderful resource.