Food is never just fuel. It is an apology, a celebration, a scolding ("You’re eating too much junk"), and a history lesson (great-grandma's biryani recipe).
Days typically begin early (around 5:00 AM). Many households follow a strict "bath before kitchen" rule to ensure hygiene. Morning often includes lighting oil or ghee lamps ( ), offering prayers, and watering the sacred Tulsi plant. The Power of Chai:
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