The idli was soft and speckled with dal and whole peppers. The sambhar along with it was thick and not watery like elsewhere in this country. There was a generous helping of ghee on the side just in case. The masala dosa was a surprise. It was much thicker than dosas I've eaten in Chennai or Mumbai. It had the most comforting sour dough taste ever.
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A year ago, in another life, faraway from here where it snows a whole lot I was browsing through some pictures that my friend Anjalika had posted. It was a beautiful fort in the middle of mustard fields. It looked like a heritage hotel. A little research led me to the Neemrana group of Heritage hotel's website. I just wanted to spend a day there. Just a day. And what better day to choose- my birthday.
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