#Indian fasting dishes

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Vrat Wali Aloo Mungfali ki Sookhi Sabzi

Vrat Wali Aloo Mungfali ki Sookhi Sabzi Vrat Wali Aloo Mungfali ki Sookhi Sabzi is a traditional Indian dish commonly prepared during fasting periods, particularly during Hindu festivals like Navratri, Shivratri, Janmashtami, and Ekadashi where certain dietary restrictions are observed. This dish meets the fasting requirements of those who follow the vrat (fasting) food guidelines, which exclude…

[dgjatin]

20 FAMOUS INDIAN FAST FOOD

In India, you can see hawkers selling fast food on every street, and hence it is also known as street food.

Indian street food is famous all over the world because of its delectable taste, variety, and easy accessibility. Indian fast food or street food can be found in every part of the country with its own special touch. Not only Indians, but foreigners are also die-hard fans of Indian fast food. If you are a foodie and can’t resist the street flavours, this article is for you! The 20 famous Indian Fast food that will make your mouth water.

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[what-even-is-thiss]

Quick and cheap filling vegetarian food (I’m going ovo-lacto for this)

Soup:

Dump some cans of stuff in a pot. Maybe some seasoning too. Pearl barley or rice may also be a good choice to bulk things out. With beans or legumes and some kind of grain you can make a whole protein. If that doesn’t appeal to you add some cheese or poached egg. Don’t add a lot of rice btw it will expand don’t turn your soup into a rice dish I swear to gosh

Quesadillas:

Basic idea for this is shredded cheese melted in between two tortillas warmed up on either side in a pan, in a microwave if you’re feeling extra depressed. But other stuff can be added. Salsa, pico, leftover tofu or beans, sliced peppers or onion. It’s a dish that’s as complicated or as simple as you want to make it.

Casseroles:

Dump a can of cream of mushroom or cream of potato soup on it. It’ll work itself out probably.

Scrambled eggs:

The most braindead way to cook eggs. You can even scramble them in the pan. Put stuff in it. I like putting fried tomatoes in it. Add enough mushrooms and cheese and you can feel your system clogging up in real time. Eat some toast with it to convince yourself that adding carbs makes it fine actually

Curry:

Wildly oversimplified term for basically most Indian food. It’s simpler to make than you think. The spices are the important part. The base of a lot of types of Indian food is onion, ginger, garlic, and tomato and then add spices and stuff to that. What stuff? Whatever. Spinach, potatoes, coconut milk, regular milk, even more tomatoes, lentils, beans, yogurt. Put it over rice probably. Use powdered onion and ginger-garlic paste and canned tomatoes when you’re tired. Probably look up some actual Indian YouTubers and bloggers to get more specific recipes than my stupid ass can provide.

Peanut noodles:

Cook some noodles. Probably ramen noodles. Melt some peanut butter on it and add soy sauce. Merry Christmas.

Melts:

Get a panini press so you never have to think again. Cheese, something else, bread, hot, eat. Add a sauce and some nicely grilled vegetables if you want to but tbh a midnight grilled cheese with tomato isn’t gonna be a gourmet meal. Just make it so you can finish crying.

Smoothie:

Frozen fruit and/or veggies and some kind of liquid. I usually use strawberry, mango, and soymilk. Maybe yogurt too idk. The worst part of this is cleaning the blender later but the actual process of making it is fast.

Pasta:

There’s more to life than just spaghetti and red sauce. Or so I’ve been told. You can use canned soups as a sauce sometimes if you reduce them a bit. I like butternut squash soup. Adding some cream cheese to sauces tastes better than it sounds and can fix your protein problem that you sometimes get with pasta dishes. Keeping a jar of pesto and some mushrooms in the fridge can make for a fast dinner when you need it.

Chili:

Get two different types of beans and some tomatoes and chili powder and whatever in a pot and let those bitches get to know each other and simmer while you stare off into space for a while. Maybe like 10-20 minutes idk it tastes good with sour cream

[sexyandcringe]

Hopeless romantic

Part 1 ◇ Part 2 ◇ Part 3

Warnings: none

Content: osamu x reader, Angst (to fluff in the next chapters), hurt/comfort

A/n: Guess the Song of Achilles reference! :)

It has been around three weeks since you last saw Osamu that day: you took your chance to scurry away when he went back into the kitchen briefly, leaving your payment to Tsumoto.

The memory of his embrace with another woman still lingered in your mind, but you were able to distract yourself with the hundreds of books on your shelf and the dogs in the shelter.

You took this time to explore other places in the city, from the cozy Indian restaurant near your workplace, where the taste of salty chapati mixed with matar paneer melted in your mouth like butter, to the Mexican fast food spot at the corner of the library, where you savoured the taste of chiles en nogada followed by elotes. Yet,  nothing compared to Osamu’s handmade onigiris, the taste of his love surpassed any food you’ve ever tried.

You don’t believe he didn’t notice your absence, but it wouldn’t bother him that much, you assume, since you’re nothing more than a friendly regular. 

Or at least, you used to be a regular.

Now you are just a girl who spends her days between work and shelter,  occasionally going out to drink with the few friends you have. You know it’s wrong to use alcohol to dull the suffering, but sometimes it’s the only way to remind yourself that life still holds meaning, and that happiness, however fleeting, can be found.

But not going to Osamu’s restaurant has its consequences, like going to the grocery store to buy all the necessities to make a healthy meal and right now you are not exactly having fun doing all this.

When you were a child, your mother always told you to learn how to cook and clean because “someday you’ll have to do it for your future husband”, so, as an act of rebellion, you refused to learn anything other than the most basic dishes of your culture; this act of rebellion ended up biting your ass now because you are tired of eating the same basic things over and over again and you miss Osamu’s food.

You wander through the aisles, searching for the ingredients of the recipe you want to try.

it has been at least half an hour now and you’re meticulously selecting each item, trying to get the correct amount of food. You always tend to buy more than necessary, which ends up with you never using that specific product again and making it go to waste—like the honey syrup you bought for your pre-made pancakes that now sits untouched. You don’t even have time to eat breakfast most of the time. 

You are trying to understand which vegetables are less decayed than others when someone approaches you slowly. 

“That one will go bad in like 2 days.” 

You startle at first, but you freeze completely the second you meet his eyes.

“Hey.” he smiles.

Oh my god oh my god oh my god, please why did he have to come here out of all the grocery stores in the city?

You tried to forget about him like an unwanted pest, avoiding all the places he could be at, you even chose a longer path home so you wouldn’t bump into him while he closed the restaurant. You are old and tired and so is your heart, it can scarcely bear the burden of yet another heartbreak.

You drew in a slow, steadying breath before replying.

“Hi Osamu, long time no see.” you try your best to beam at him, like nothing has touched you, like you don’t want to run away this instant, like you don’t want to scream at him and hurl all these vegetables at him because you hate him for shattering the last remnants of hope you had left in you.

Like you don’t love him at all.

You tend to buy more than necessary, just like you tend to let your feelings grow more than necessary, and then, then they stay there, growing and decaying at the same time, festering with pests and resentment.

“Yeah, because someone hasn’t been coming to my restaurant lately.” He remarked with a petty edge to his voice.

Well, you jumped into that one.

A nervous laugh leaves your lips, “I was just … busy. We got a few more dogs in the shelter and it’s been a little hectic.” your voice is barely a whisper, laden with the weight of your lies.

Coward, liar, ugly.

He nods in quiet understanding, picking a zucchini with a pristine surface, a stark contrast to your rotten life. “Take this one. What’re ya making?.”

You take the vegetable from his hands and place it in your bag, his kindness pressing against the walls you've erected around your fragile heart “I don’t know,” you sigh, “I'm trying to make some vegetarian lasagna, but I already know it's going to suck. I’m a terrible cook.”

“You can always learn, you know.” he counters, a playful smirk gracing his lips “I wasn’t born with a knife in my hand.”

You roll your eyes, pushing your cart forward. “I’m lazy. And I don’t have anyone to teach me in a fun way.”

“I could teach you. Although I'm not sure if I can do it ‘in a fun way’” he signs with his fingers, “you won't die of boredom, I guess?”

“I’m always having fun with you, Osamu.”  And it’s true.

“That’s crazy considering that you haven’t come to meet me in three weeks.”

“Oh god, you’re so petty!” 

“Hell yeah, I am!”

You stare at each other before bursting into loud giggles; his eyes crinkle as he looks at you and you try so hard to ignore the warmth of your cheeks.

(and the warmth in your chest).

You are not used to being loved but you are used to love, and you can’t help wanting to stay around those you love, can’t ignore the tugs of your heartstrings. You know it will only end up in heartache and you are already regretting what’s coming out of your mouth, but you can’t stop it.

“Well? Will you teach me then?”

He smiles, and his face is like the sun.

Reblogs are really appreciated!

Tag: @lees-chaotic-brain

[twiixr4kidz]

Hi again!!! S000 can I have a Scott + Evil exes taking care of u when ur sick head cannons (there like ur bf/gf) Thankies -💀🎀

yeah ofc!!

scott pilgrim + the evil exes taking care of their sick partner!!

scott pilgrim

he doesn't know what he's supposed to do tbh

like you tell him you're sick and he's like "uh..."

he suggests that you do what HE does

just get your favorite takeout, get some cold medicine, and take a nap

he doesn't mind waiting on you though

if you need something, he'll get it for you, no problem

matthew patel

he's almost overbearing but in a sweet way

he finds out that you're sick and he shows up at your door with an armful of medicine and things that will (hopefully) make you feel better

if you have a headache, he's gonna get you some tylenol and a cold cloth, if you feel like you're going to throw up he's got a bucket ready, he is literally going to do it all

he gets you a cup of hot tea and insists you drink it and get some sleep

and when you wake up, he's made you an indian dish, one of his mom's dishes, that's supposed to make you feel better

and even if it doesn't it tastes absolutely delicious and it was made with love, so you can't complain

lucas lee

he would straight up take a day off of his movies to stay home with you and nurse you back to health

he insists you don't move from your bed like at all, unless you have to use the bathroom

he literally hates being sick so he feels really bad for you

the only thing is, he doesn't really know what to do to help??

so it ends up turning into a really relaxed movie day, with him laying in bed with you and you getting him sick (oopsies)

he totally asked for it though

todd ingram

you tell him he's sick and he immediately asks what you need

similarly to everyone else, he's gonna do a lot to take care of you

but he also insists that you get just a little fresh air

he helps (pulls) you out of bed and leads (drags) you to the front door

if you're feeling okay enough, he'll take a short walk with you just to get you feeling even better

roxie richter

at first, she's like a teeniest bit hesitant because she's prone to getting sick

but when she sees you, suffering and sniffling in bed, she feels a lot of pity for you

she tells you to stay there, and she will yell at you (not seriously though) if you even try to move

but she's also going to try to keep her distance a little bit :(

she's gonna miss cuddling with you, but she has a really solid reasoning so you can't really blame her

kyle katayanagi

he doesn't really get sick, just hungover LMFAO

so at first, he thinks you got hella drunk the night before and then you have to explain to him that no, you did not get drunk at all, you woke up feeling sick

he offers you a lot of water and some painkillers and tells you to just lay there for a little while

he's probably gonna come back with mcdonalds or something

buying you fast food is his love language

ken katayanagi

"i told you that was gonna happen" he says, dramatically rolling his eyes

okay sure. he did tell you. maybe you ignored him. maybe you went outside in the cold for an event that lasted a few hours. maybe you shouldn't have done that.

he scolds you the entire time

even so, he tries to make you as comfy as he can, supplying you with whatever medicine and blankets you need

gideon graves

he's somewhat reluctant to take care of you because he doesn't want to get sick - he insists that sickness hinders his epic producer ability

he's joking (he likes being an asshole on purpose)

he only lets you eat light foods because he doesn't want you to throw up, so have fun eating just buttered toast, apple sauce, and soup

he keeps you either in bed or laying on the couch

he is very very insistent that he doesn't want you moving at all

[matchalovertrait]

The entree round begins! Who will cook the best dish? Who will cook the better soup? Find out... not in the next segment.

Previous / Next (Transcript under the cut)

(1.) [Mia] Somebody here did not fully follow the rules of Diced Junior.

(2.) [Carlo] And that would still be Lewis! A producer pointed out to us that Lewis here did not use the vegetables that were in the flatbread. We didn't even notice since the flatbread was so burnt.

(3.) [Lewis] Oh, I was supposed to use EVERYTHING from each basket ingredient? Anyway, thank you for the opportunity, judges.

(4.) [Mia] Thank you, Lewis. Please audition for Diced once you're older. We'd love to see you compete again.

(5.) [Lewis] Well, I already came to terms with being eliminated before they announced it. Maybe I will try Diced someday.

(6.) [Dulce] Bye, Lewis!!

[Alex] You did good, man.

[Rubiya] We'll miss you.

[Lewis] Bye, everyone. Good luck.

(7.) N/A

(8.) N/A

(9.) [Andrea] Chefs, please report back to your stations. Your baskets for the entree round have been placed.

(10.) [Dulce] Wow, they move fast here.

(11.) [Andrea] Inside your baskets, you'll find jicama, hatch green chiles...

(12.) [Andrea] ...goat chops, and chana masala.

(13.) [Rubiya] I'm pleasantly surprised with these ingredients! They won't be hard to combine. However, the real challenge here will be the time limit while using these complex items.

(14.) [Dulce] Yes! My mom is Mexican, so I am very familiar with jicama and chiles. Also, my mom's friend taught me how to cook some Indian dishes, so I know how to work with masalas. I haven't cooked goat yet, but I should be able to figure it out.

(15.) [Alex] I'm happy with the ingredients, just a lil worried about the chiles. Good thing I've cooked goat lotsa times by now.

(16.) [Andrea] Chefs, the 30-minute timer starts now!

(17.) [Rubiya] I'm making chana masala goat tacos with a green chile salsa and jicama dip.

(18.) [Rubiya] Tacos aren't necessarily easy to make, but with my thirty-minute time limit and these beautiful ingredients, this is the way to go! I'll incorporate the ingredients well. If only I could make the tortillas from scratch, but it is what it is.

(19.) [Dulce] I'm making a tomato soup with goat, jicama, chana masala, and hatch green chiles. I'll add sweet potatoes, onion, kidney beans, and green bell peppers.

(20.) [Dulce] There's a lot of things to dice and chop while also making sure the goat and sweet potatoes are thoroughly cooked, but I want to push myself. Also, the judges seemed to really like how I play with many different ingredients, so I want to do that again.

(21.) [Alex] I'm making an egusi soup with cubed goat meat, hatch green chiles, spiralized jicama, and chana masala. My other ingredients are tomatoes, onions, and spinach.

(22.) [Alex] Well, there aren't any egusi seeds here, so I have to use pumpkin seeds instead. I'll keep the name though, it sounds fancier that way.

(23.) N/A

(24.) [Andrea] Judges, any thoughts and opinions so far?

(25.) [Sofia] We love how confident these young contestants are.

[Mia] However, we also noticed how Alex and Dulce are both making soups. Unfortunately, that will make our judging harsher because we are going to have to compare the two.

(26.) [Carlo] Tsk, tsk. They should have thought more outside the box. Also, Dulce really has to watch the time. Andrea, please check on the contestants.

[Andrea] Will do, Carlo!

[jungle-angel]

Song Of The Misty Mountains (Rhett Abbott x Reader)

Summary: You and Rhett live for the nights in early spring when the family can be together

Warnings: Mentions of adoption, birth etc.

Tagging: @floydsmuse @attapullman @callmemana @withahappyrefrain @rhettabbotts @sebsxphia @bradleybeachbabe

"Good God I hate cleaning the kitchen," you muttered, scraping the last of the dinner scraps into the garbage can next to the sink.

"At least ya'll don't have to clean the bathroom," Cecelia chuckled. "I swear I have to call a NEST team to come and fumigate every time one or both of those idiots in the living room eats at the Bakshis' restaurant."

"Hah! Better than eating Dad's chili," Joy laughed as she collected the dishes.

You made a face and feigned a gagging noise. The last time you had Art Hawk's chili was at a summer cookoff at Amy and Rose's school during the summer fair and the upstairs bathroom had never been the same since, but damn was it good with a big hunk of cornbread.

You, Cecelia, Joy, Martha, Beth, Monica and the others cleared away and cleaned up the rest of the dishes from dinner, hoping to be able to finally relax as you all filled each other in on the goings on in each others lives.

"Literally cannot wait for summer," Martha Hawk laughed as she helped you scrub the dishes in the sink. "First year Rosie gets to dance in the powwows and my mom's coming down from Idaho."

"And to boot, you get the summer off," you told her.

Martha laughed, an excited squeak making its way in. She was more than excited to be joining you at the school as your teaching assistant in the lower grades and excited at the prospects of finally having summers off again. As soon as Amy's case had officially closed when she turned a year old, Martha had decided a change of field was more than needed.

"Alright, time for a game of fridge tetris," Beth laughed.

You and the girls laughed and chattered away with Amy and Rose popping in and out of the kitchen every couple of minutes. You couldn't believe that the two of them would be starting kindergarten in September. It had seemed like yesterday that you and Rhett had brought Amy home with Rosie arriving barely three days later. Four years had gone by a little too fast and at the beginning of July, the girls would both be turning five.

Once everything was done and settled, the dishes washed, dried and put away, into the living room you went where the men of the family had already gathered and had gotten the fire going in the fireplace. The logs crackled, hissed, spit and snapped as sparks and embers flew up the chimney but the living room was as warm and cozy as ever. The grass outside was coated in the thinnest layer of hoarfrost, a sign that March would soon give way to April and the promise of spring that would soon be coming.

Everyone chattered away, shooting the shit between each other while John disappeared and came back every so often with a drink of choice. "God I live for these nights," he said, taking his spot next to Royal. "Fire crackling away, wind blowing outside and Manhattan in one hand."

The front door creaked open and shut with Billy and Shania Tillerson kicking off their shoes near the rack and joining everybody in the living room. "S'f-f'f-fuckin cold out," Billy shuddered.

"Well here ya big knucklehead, take this!" Cecelia said, tossing the wooly throw blanket his way.

"Thanks Cece," Shania said as soon as she caught it and put it around her and Billy.

Everyone went about their business until Rose and Amy came barreling in, begging for Royal or someone to read them a story.

"Alright, alright, ya'll get on over here," Royal said, finally giving in to their request.

Rose and Amy took their places on the living room rug, the others listening eagerly as Amy handed Royal her copy of "The Hobbit", a story that Rhett had loved growing up, second only to "The Indian In The Cupboard" of course.

Royal began to read aloud, both the girls and everyone in the room listening intently. You and Rhett huddled close together as he read, mesmerized by how well Royal could do the character voices. You had all nearly lost track of the time when his mother's grandfather clock in the hallway rang in the hour of 8:30.

"Alright you two, upstairs," Royal told them. "C'mon, it's bedtime."

Amy and Rose hurried upstairs on his orders, rushing to their room and leaving the others downstairs.

Royal threw another log onto the fire, hissing as it split open and released its sharp scent throughout the room. He hummed as he placed another one in there, low and droning as John joined in along with Thomas, Mo and Art and the rest of them. It wasn't long before you heard those familiar words filling the room, words that spoke of far off mountains, wizards, dwarves and hidden treasure deep in lands unexplored.

"Far over the misty mountains cold To dungeons deep and caverns old We must away, ere break of day, To find our long-forgotten gold.

The pines were roaring on the height, The winds were moaning in the night. The fire was red, it flaming spread; The trees like torches blazed with light."

Their voices were almost like that of the dwarves themselves, deep and droning in the night as they sang. You and the girls all joined in as the fire crackled away and the sky outside was tinted deep shades of red and pink. When it had all gone silenced, you and Rhett heard a pair of giggles coming from the stairs.

"Alright you two, bed! Now!" Rhett ordered.

The girls ran back upstairs, the two of you hoping that would be the only time you would have to say something.

"Think they'll be back down again?" you asked him.

"Only time will tell darlin," Rhett chuckled as he kissed you.

[itz-stus]

Um how about a Indian reader who believes in sex after marriage sooo when they were in relationship gojo has to kinda suffer (in a funny way) being a herbivore and after there marriage he can't just wait to leave the crowd teasing the reader through the function and it would be more fun if it's an Indian wedding cause we all know ristedar picha na shadi ke pehle chorte hai aur na shaadi ke baad 😆

But getting his hands all over her once they leave them alone

I'm imagining his reaction when reader would cry her eyes out during vidai 😆

Btw new Tumblr user here I got excited knowing a Desi gojo fic writer<3

Feel free to ignore tho

Omggg I loved this request it was soo fun!! Like my literal fantasy came to life here!! I did this request so fast in honor of the Goat's homecoming!!

Masterlist

The Wedding Night

So you two have been preparing for the wedding for months. Since you had to organize two weddings one Japanese style and one Indian style

When he found out honestly he was quite amused of course but he always respected your decisions. Not without teasing you at every given moment from sexy scenes in movies to books if there were any he would always say "Just wait until the day we get married~" teasing you on how you believed in sex after marriage.

Now the day was finally here, Satoru in a beige sherwani with blue flowers and golden kadhai asdfghjkl. 

When you joined the ballroom oh my wearing that royal wedding dress. The red lehenga with gold all over it. Damn, this man fell even harder he didn't even know he could see this day.

After the var mala, You and he sat in front of the mandap now that's where the fun began. 

Satoru's slippers were gone in seconds, even the strongest sorcerer couldn't save them. 

Your sister got a lot of money in return which made you sigh at both of their behaviors

"Where are my slippers?" Satoru said looking around as you snickered and looked at your sisters (now salis) as one of them wore the slippers. "Jija ji~," Your sisters said menacingly as they tapped on his shoulders making him look around "Oh, you found them? Thank you" He smiled patting one of their head, oh this poor boy doesn't know what is going to happen now as the swiped the slippers as he was about to reach them making he raise his eyebrow. The eldest smiled and said snickering "Nothing in return~" Satoru didn't has a single clue about what she was asking and placed a plate of golgappa from the waiter in her hand. Making you laugh and said "Not that idiot, she's talking about money the neigh(idk what you call it but in my family, they call it neigh or shagun ka lifafa)" "Oh!! Here my sweet sisters-in-law!" He said putting his card in their hands making your and your sister's jaws drop to the floor. "Oh, Beh--" You were about to curse as your elder sister (can be cousin too) covered your mouth. "Not today Y/n."

After the faire and pooja, it was time to play the games. The most intense game of no other. Both of you were so determined to find the ring in the bowl. After, 7 rounds you finally won the first game. While Satoru won the rice game.

At the Dinner, he thought this was the time he finally would get you alone. But unfortunately for him all your relatives when to meet you.

You two were sitting together while the whole family sat on the larger table as Indian dishes were served as the relatives started to come from one of your closets first. First were from your mother's house who came and fed you two a bite of the food (The custom where like the relatives feed you one bite showing their love towards the bride and groom) "Hai mera beta itni badi hogayi," Your Mama said feeding you two a bite as you turned to Satoru and introduced him to your uncle " 'Toru, This is My Mama the one I told you about." You said as Satoru nodded and smiled at him "Yes I remember, Namaste sir" "Oh don't call me sir, I'm your Uncle now boy!" You Uncle fist-bumped your newly wed husband welcoming him to the family as he leaned to your ear and whispered "Hindi seekh raha hai?" He asked as you giggled and nodded "Abhi tak sahi chal rahi hai classes"

Oh, that was just one of them, and many more from both your mother's and father's side. You introduced those who were left in the group photos

After the whole dinner, there was part of the vidai when you both were leaving to go to your hotel. After the whole energetic wedding now everyone had a solemn look as he looked at you hugging your mother and crying your eyes out. Much to say he was amused he was omg he was so confused he thought you didn't want to go but you had lived with him in Japan.

Getting in the car this mf would be 100 perc. be dramatic saying that you didn't love him and broke his heart, and like he never knew you didn't want to live with him. As you explained that is why you were crying. As you two drove to your hotel.Now finally married.

Ohhhh! Here's the fun parttt!! The suhag raat!!

Satoru finally gets you alone when he finally lifts your veil like in the old Bollywood films looking at your beautiful face decorated with gold jewelry as he kissed you so softly and passionately which of course you gladly returned. 

The funny part is that he won't still be able to do what he wants, for actually taking off your clothes he and you would take out the jewelry, safety pins, and makeup for like half an hour.

Oh, he would just be soo fucking touchyyy like literally would seduce you when he helped you take off your safety pins. like squeezing your waist or your inner thighs. Well, You know what happened next right? ;)

[the-desilittle-bird]

Author's Note - So, this is my first Tumblr post. It was just a passing idea and I thought I should write it down. It is small and I hope you all like it.

Thank you and Enjoy your reading

Indian Dinner || Matt Smith

Matt Smith x Fem!Desi!Reader

Summary- Matt comes home to his wife and daughter and enjoys an Indian dinner prepared by his wife.

(Y/N)- Your Name

(D/N)- Daughter's Name

(D/N/N)- Daughter's Nickname

(H/C)- Hair Colour

Gif credits to @doctorwho247

"I am home, honey," Matt's voice echoed in the quiet home as he placed his coat on the coat hanger. Light thuds of footsteps approached him as he smiled. "Dada!" his daughter, (D/N) exclaimed happily, raising her arms.

Matt smiled and quickly picked her up. "Hello there, my little dove. How was your day?" Matt asked, making his way to the kitchen. Aroma of spices filled the hall. "Good," (D/N) answered, playing with Matt's hair.

Matt found his wife in the kitchen, humming to herself to the music of some new Indian song. Clad in his shirt and a pair of shorts, she was busy cooking one of his favorites. "It's not good to stare, my love," (Y/N) said, pausing the song to pay attention to her husband.

"What are you cooking today?" He asked, pecking her lips. "Eww!" (D/N) exclaimed, closing her eyes. "Oh, you didn't like it, (D/N/N)? We extremely sorry, dear," (Y/N) apologized with a smile, extending her hands to grab her but (D/N) turned her face away from (Y/N), snuggling into her father's neck.

Matt giggled, patting her back with his hand. "Always daddy's little girl, aren't you?" (Y/N) pouted, folding her arms in front of her. "Maybe the next one will be mommy's child," Matt said with a wink, glancing down at the still not so visible baby bump.

"Perhaps," (Y/N) hummed. "I cooked Indian for tonight," (Y/N) answered his previously asked question. "Feeling homesick?" Matt asked, caressing (Y/N)'s cheek with his free hand. "Missing Maa's special Rajma, but she is coming next month so..." (Y/N) shrugged, smiling up at him.

"Now, go and freshen up. I will serve the dinner in the meantime." Matt hummed, placing (D/N) on the table. (D/N) smiled at her father, giggling as (Y/N) tickled her lightly.

While Matt freshen up and changed into his usual clothes, (Y/N) fixed the table and fed (D/N). "I am back," Matt said, stepping into the dining space just as (Y/N) cleaned (D/N)'s face and placed the used utensils in the kitchen sink.

"I see you had your dinner," Matt said to his daughter, making her smile as she always do when he is around. "Aren't you going to sit with your old father while he have his dinner?" Matt asked, talking in his baby voice which (Y/N) always found adorable.

Matt settled in his usual chair with (D/N) on his lap while (Y/N) served him a bowl of Kadai Paneer and two chapatis. "I asked Maa the recipe. I hope you like it," she said, sitting down. "I like everything you cook, my love," Matt said with a smile, digging into his food.

(Y/N) waited anxiously for his reaction as he tasted the food. Matt turned to face her with a blank face which soon broke into a huge grin. "It is absolutely delicious, my love. One of the best things I've had in a while."

(Y/N) smiled digging into her own food. The rest of the dinner was quiet with an occasional conversation about random topics and Matt making funny faces to keep (D/N) entertained.

Once, the couple was done, Matt washed the dishes while (Y/N) put (D/N) to sleep. With the dishes cleaned and placed properly and (D/N) fast asleep, Matt and (Y/N) settled on the sofa with a blanket wrapped around their shoulders. Game of Thrones reruns running on the television.

"So, what have you decided on your career?" Matt asked, running his hand through her (H/C) hair. "I am taking a break from acting, right now. My next shooting doesn't start until next 2 months," (Y/N) answered.

"That's great," Matt said, placing a kiss on the top of her head. "Maybe we can go on a vacation or something like that after my shooting ends next week?" Matt suggested, watching as (Y/N)'s face brightened up with a smile.

"That sounds awesome," she replied, snuggling into his chest. Matt chuckled, nodding in agreement and silently thanking gods for gifting him with something so precious.

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dahi papdi chaat is a famous Delhi street food. it is a crispy sweet, spicy, and tangy chaat that packs a whole lot of flavor.

bhutte ki khees is a well-liked and delightful street food of central India prepared using corn and spices.

misal pav consists of misal, a spicy curry usually made from moth beans and pav.

vada pav, the dish consists of a deep fried potato dumpling placed inside a bread bun (pav) sliced almost in half through the middle.

samosa pav is similar to vada pav, it just has samosa instead of vada between the bread.

pav bhaji is a fast food dish from Mumbai (Bombay), India, consisting of a vegetable curry (bhaji) cooked in tomato gravy and served with a soft bread roll.

matar kulche is a very famous dish of delhi. matar refers to the spiced and tangy curry made with dried peas and since it is served with the soft and fluffy kulcha.

bread pakoda are simply bread slices dipped in spiced gram flour batter & fried. These are popular as a North Indian street.

puchka is golgappa/panipuri.

fafda jalebi are traditional pairing of gujarat. fafda is made of besan and is crispy whereas jalebi is deep fried and sweet.

chaat is a term signifying a huge variety of Indian street foods, snacks, or small meals which usually combine salty, spicy, sweet, and sour flavors. there are a various amounts of chaat available like aaloo chaat or tikki chaat.

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what kind of foods do the ROs and Gabi like? do any of them like spicy foods? do any of them agree with the sentiment that Granny Smith apples are the best apples? (because they are)

(period granny smith apples slap)

J- is really into living as healthy as possible and their diet really reflects that. I'd imagine J would be really nitpicky if they noticed their partner wasn't eating properly. Regardless, J's favorite food is just coffee. Very bitter coffee. They're not themselves until they've had at least two morning coffees. J likes spicy food (without it feeling overpowering) and does think that green apples are tier s, though they do eat other kinds of apples. J is strict with their diet but not picky.

Uma- is a vegetarian, and they're so resourceful. Their eating habits are really varied, they enjoy switching things up and seldom give the same answer twice when asked about their favorite food. Uma really really loves aloo gobi (a vegetarian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian spices) because it reminds them of their family. In terms of spiciness, Uma is so used to it (thanks to Travis) they barely even realize they're eating spicy food most of the time lol.

Statler- consistently survives off of sandwiches and fast food, they don't have time to cook anything grand. It's a pity because they're a really good cook (and Noir can't be trusted in a kitchen). Statler tries not to eat meat but doesn't consider themselves a vegetarian. Statler wouldn't be able to commit to a favorite food, they don't enjoy eating that much (for them, it's just a necessity). That's one of the main reasons Statler doesn't understand why people like spicy food lol. Finally, they like granny smiths!

Wanda- has the sweetest tooth! She tried to get into baking but it's definitely not for her (she's not that good of a cook in general). Wanda loves loves loves cheesecake and smoothies. She likes trying new things and rarely says no to anything. Spicy foods are something she's not all that she tolerates at all but Wanda just pushes through and forces herself to enjoy it lol. She likes golden apples!

Kai- has the eating habits of a 12-year-old. They seldom eat anything plant-based lol and require tons of sugar in their coffee. Kai can't cook to save their life 😭 so their favorite food is just the idea of takeout (sushi, burgers, pizza). They're the pickiest eater in the cast and would dunk their head in cold water if anything remotely spicy touches their tongue.

Travis- holds no love for his tongue/stomach, most of the food he eats is spicy as fuck. He especially likes seafood (shrimp, tuna, salmon). Travis is a pretty good cook! He finds it relaxing ^^. He's not that picky in terms of flavor (the same can't be said for textures). I'd see Travis preferring fuji apples over granny smiths tho.

Gabi- is surprisingly not that picky for a child. She has her quirks but... I mean Kai is much worse than her. Wanda has consistently managed to trick her into eating fruits and vegetables for the past years. That being said, Gabi's 'most favorite' food is french fries. No spicy food for her! Gabi doesn't really know much about apples, but she's not eating them unless it's sliced and peeled.

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Unveiling Muscat's Malls: A Comprehensive Look at Shopping and Entertainment

Muscat, the capital of Oman, is a city that effortlessly blends traditional charm with modern sophistication. Among the many facets of this dynamic city, its shopping malls stand out as hubs of commerce, culture, and entertainment. These malls are more than just places to shop; they are social and cultural epicentres that offer a range of experiences to both locals and tourists alike. In this blog, we’ll take a comprehensive look at the malls in Muscat, exploring what makes them a must-visit for anyone in the city.

A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

Malls in Muscat are unique in the way they reflect the city’s character—a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. The architecture of these malls often incorporates elements of Omani heritage, with grand arches, intricate carvings, and traditional motifs adorning the walls. Yet, inside, you’ll find all the trappings of modernity, from international brands to the latest in technology and entertainment.

Shopping: A World of Choices

When it comes to shopping, the malls in Muscat offer a world of choices. Whether you’re looking for high-end luxury items, local crafts, or everyday essentials, these malls have something for everyone. 

Luxury Shopping: For those who seek luxury, many of Muscat’s malls house flagship stores of international brands. Here, you can find the latest fashion trends, designer watches, jewellery, and more. The ambience in these luxury sections is often sophisticated, with personalised service that caters to the discerning shopper.

Local and Regional Brands: In addition to international brands, malls in Muscat also showcase a wide array of local and regional brands. These stores offer products that are unique to the region, from traditional Omani attire to locally crafted jewellery and souvenirs. Shopping here not only supports local businesses but also provides a deeper connection to the culture of Oman.

Affordable Shopping: Not all shopping in Muscat’s malls is about luxury. There are plenty of stores that cater to budget-conscious shoppers. From trendy yet affordable fashion to electronics and home goods, these malls offer great value for money. Seasonal sales and promotions further enhance the shopping experience, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Dining: A Culinary Journey

One of the highlights of visiting the malls in Muscat is the diverse culinary offerings. These malls are home to a wide range of dining options, from fast food to fine dining.

International Cuisine: The food courts and restaurants in Muscat’s malls bring together flavours from around the world. Whether you’re craving Italian, Chinese, Indian, or Middle Eastern cuisine, you’ll find it all under one roof. These dining spaces are perfect for a quick bite between shopping or a leisurely meal with family and friends.

Local Flavors: For those looking to experience Omani cuisine, many malls feature restaurants that serve traditional dishes. From succulent grilled meats to aromatic rice dishes and fresh seafood, these restaurants offer a taste of Oman’s rich culinary heritage.

Cafés and Dessert Shops: If you’re in the mood for something sweet, the malls in Muscat won’t disappoint. Numerous cafés and dessert shops offer everything from freshly brewed coffee to gourmet pastries and traditional sweets. These spots are ideal for taking a break from shopping and indulging in a treat.

Entertainment: More Than Just Shopping

Malls in Muscat are not just about shopping and dining; they are also major entertainment hubs. The variety of entertainment options ensures that there’s something for everyone, regardless of age or interest.

Cinemas: Many of Muscat’s malls feature state-of-the-art cinemas that screen the latest blockbusters. These cinemas offer a premium viewing experience with comfortable seating, advanced sound systems, and even VIP sections. Whether you’re a movie buff or just looking for a fun way to spend an evening, the cinemas in Muscat’s malls are a great option.

Family Entertainment Centers: For families with children, the malls in Muscat offer numerous entertainment centres that cater to younger visitors. These centres often include arcades, soft play areas, and interactive games that provide hours of fun. Some malls even have indoor amusement parks with rides and attractions for all ages.

Events and Exhibitions: Throughout the year, Muscat’s malls host a variety of events and exhibitions. These can range from fashion shows and cultural performances to art exhibitions and seasonal festivals. These events add an extra layer of excitement to the mall experience and often provide a platform for local talent to showcase their work.

Convenience and Accessibility

One of the key advantages of Muscat’s malls is their convenience and accessibility. Located in various parts of the city, these malls are easily reachable by car or public transportation. They also offer ample parking space, making them a hassle-free destination for shoppers.

Services and Amenities: The malls in Muscat are equipped with a wide range of services and amenities to enhance the visitor experience. These include everything from currency exchange and ATMs to concierge services and information desks. For families, many malls offer stroller rentals and baby-changing facilities, ensuring a comfortable visit for everyone.

Safety and Security: The safety and security of visitors are top priorities in Muscat’s malls. Security personnel are present throughout the premises, and many malls have implemented advanced surveillance systems to ensure a safe environment. Additionally, the cleanliness and upkeep of these malls are maintained to high standards, providing a pleasant and secure atmosphere for all.

A Social Hub

Beyond shopping, dining, and entertainment, malls in Muscat serve as important social hubs. They are places where people come together, whether for a casual meet-up with friends, a family outing, or a business meeting. The diverse offerings of these malls mean that there’s something for everyone, making them a go-to destination for both residents and visitors.

Conclusion: A Must-Visit in Muscat

In summary, the shopping centres in Muscat serve as more than mere retail spaces; they play a vital role in the social and cultural landscape of the city. With their blend of traditional and modern elements, diverse shopping and dining options, and extensive entertainment facilities, these malls offer a comprehensive experience that appeals to a wide audience. Whether you’re a local looking for a convenient place to shop and relax, or a tourist eager to explore Muscat’s modern attractions, the city’s malls should be on your list of places to visit.

[remembertoeat]

Pantry Staples

These are things I always tend to keep in stock for cooking, either for flavoring or because I end up using them a lot. Some are actual ingredients, some are just seasoning, but I use them all enough to make it worth it for me. (I'm including what these are approximately priced usd at my local grocery store (Kroger) but the price will vary by location and store!)

-Minced Garlic ($2-$5, depending on size) Pre-minced jarred garlic is great. I love chopping up my own garlic, but the minced garlic is just too damn convenient and while I can guarantee I'll eventually get through a big jar before it goes bad, it can last me awhile.

-Lemons ($0.80 each or $4 for a bag) YMMV, but I use fresh lemons a lot. It’s just a little nicer than lemon juice and sliced lemons or lemon wedges can add a ton of visual interest to the dish. Plus it’s an actual ingredient I use frequently.

-Chicken Broth Base ($3.30) Basically just powdered bouillon cubes. It’s 1 tsp per 1 cup of hot water, but I’ve gotten to the point where if I’m making a stew, chili, pasta sauce- anything savory that would cook with water or stock, I just toss in a spoonful or two.

-Spices (Black pepper ($1.25), cumin ($3), red pepper ($3.80), lemon pepper ($1.25), paprika ($1.25), oregano ($1.25)) These are the big spices I tend to use a lot. Black pepper has a great unique smokey taste. Cumin does a TON of heavy lifting in my dishes and I've got a giant container of it. If you like Mexican and Indian flavors, it's a must-have. Red pepper is something I use a lot personally, but if you hate spice, you can probably skip it. Lemon Pepper is great to get a quick lemony flavoring on chicken, veggies, etc! Great stuff! Paprika is a spice we use a heck of a lot and go through it super fast. Oregano is great for Mediterranean dishes (Greek, Italian, etc.)

-Baking Essentials (Flour ($2.49 for 5lbs), sugar ($2.99 for 4lbs), brown sugar ($2.20), salt ($0.80 for 26oz), yeast ($1.30 for 3 packs (.75 oz) or $8 for 4oz), corn starch ($2.50 for 16oz), baking soda ($0.99 for 16oz), baking powder ($2.50 for 8oz)) Pretty self explanatory. I use cornstarch mostly for coating meats to crisp them in the pan. It's got a long shelf life, so while I don't use it super frequently, it's inexpensive and good to have on hand.

-Pasta ($1.25 for 16oz)/Rice ($1.50 for 32 oz) I always have containers of both pasta and rice on hand. If all else fails, cook a protein, toss it into a bowl of carbs, and throw a handful of salad mix in it. Filling, cheap, tasty, easy to prepare in a variety of ways!

[contentment-of-cats]

Just give me the coffee, I will do the rest.

Loki is settling in. Mostly, he wants to eat and sleep. The few times I have let him out of the Borg Cube, he's been out for 10 minutes, gets overstimulated, and runs back to his Safe Place. Right now he is learning how to play with toys, and loves his scratching posts and pads. He's been through so much. I have asked that the ex get a visit from his karma.

Unpleasant Subject Ahead

Another thing that this whole thing has driven home is how important it is to get your affairs in order - even if you don't have cancer. Loki's mom was getting a divorce and fell so ill so fast that she was unable to make her own medical decisions within days of admission. Even if you are getting a divorce, even with an actual protective order, your spouse is still the legal default person to make decisions for you. They are your legal heir. If you don't have a legal spouse (marriage certificate), it's your adult children, if you have no kids then your parents make those decisions even if you're a legal adult. If you have no immediate family, then your extended family gets called in.

Power of attorney legal and medical

Will for personal property

Living trust for investments and real estate

Medical orders (supersede those of the POA) such as Do Not Resuscitate

A health care directive like this one.

It's hard to think about, but when your surviving extended family is a mess (like mine) you want these things in order. Hell, have them notarized so that a judge can look at the plaintiff and say, "What the hell is the matter with you?"

Golden Treadmill

I'm strapping myself in with another 'write to spec' contract. Yep, it's more porn. I negotiated for one every six weeks from February to November. I need to visit Amazon and stock up on barf bags and brain bleach. I did say that I won't write noncon or (yes, this is a thing) racist tropes. It's hard for me to write hardcore body horror. I might be writing horrible porn in order to pay off my medical bills that makes my pussy slam shut like an angry clam, but I have standards. That being said, the editor delivered the advance to my freelance bank account and the outline to my inbox.

Whoo boy.

In my defense, I did not know that 'monster fucking' was commercially viable.

Cat in the Kitchen

Rediscovering food has been a wonder. As promised, my rearranged innards make it trial and error, but the errors seem to be self-correcting. Gut flora does come back, but I have not been brave enough to venture into my spicy Indian, Chinese, and Mexican foods.

I've been making casseroles/hotdish because they freeze well and sometimes the fatigue renders me incapable of anything other than pushing a button.

For casseroles/hotdish you need:

Vegetables: Frozen works fine. Canned is saltier, so if you go canned use 'less salt' brands. If you are using mushrooms, frozen, fresh or dried is best. I find canned mushrooms have a very weird metallic taste.

Starch: Potatoes, rice, pasta/noodles, bread. Yes, tater tots count.

Protein: Can be vegetable protein, beans, canned tuna or salmon, or meat. Smoked salmon is delicious in casseroles and soup, so I go to my local deli on Friday to get lox ends and trimmings.

Sauce: Canned soups (cream of ____), jarred or canned pasta sauce, or packaged cooking sauces and gravies.

Topping: Cornflakes, tater tots, cheese, potato chips, stuffing, etc.

Flavor: Dried herbs, onion and celery, garlic, spices.

Slowcooker meals are great, too, and follow the same rules as casseroles/hotdish. But my favorite caserole dish is my Gran's Lancashire hotpot - lamb neck chops, potatoes, onions, and more sliced potatoes on top for a crispy lid.

Back to work.

[featheredsnek]

What's everyone's favorite food?

Cy likes anything sweet

Matthieu enjoys Flambeche, Confit Byaldi, anything with great presentation as well as good fancy flavours.

Kwet enjoys burgers, chips, ANY FAST FOOD. If it comes in a bag it's probably delicious.

Taylah likes Thai, with the nearby place doing a great Pad See Ew for her.

Papaya likes anything that costs too much, a big fan of caviar, as well as seafood especially, stuff like Moa Fa’Asaina.

Mocha is a big fan of anything. Literally anything. He enjoys going to a different place every day to eat. Although at the moment she's particularly partial to pasta, such as Macaroni and Cheese.

Val hates spicy food. Tin loves spicy food. They get along otherwise with meaty dishes, but when it comes to Mexican or indian, its war.