#south indian special

[kumbhakarni]

॥ सिन्दूरारुणविग्रहां त्रिनयनां माणिक्यमौलिस्फुरत्

तारानायकशेखरां स्मितमुखीमापीनवक्षोरुहाम् ।

पाणिभ्यामलिपूर्णरत्नचषकं रक्तोत्पलं विभ्रतीं सौम्यां

रत्नघटस्थरक्तचरणां ध्यायेत्परामम्बिकाम् ॥

//She who is hued in vermillion

Who is three-eyed

Whose crown rubies bejewel

And the crescent moon adorns

She who mesmerizes with a

compassionate smile

She of shapely limbs

Cupping a bejeweled vessel abounding in nectar in one hand

And a crimson lotus in another //

@pastel-aesthetichaotic (so I checked out two translations and derived my own from them. Nope, I don't understand Sanskrit, only a smattering of Hindi)

[flavors-of-india-666]

[townpostin]

Railways Launches Festival Special Trains for Patna-Secunderabad Route

Tri-weekly services to operate from October 2024 to January 2025 Key Points: • Indian Railways introduces special trains for Patna-Secunderabad route • Services to run from mid-October 2024 through early January 2025 • Trains to stop at key stations including Bokaro Steel City and Ranchi JAMSHEDPUR – Indian Railways announces new Festival Special trains connecting Patna and Secunderabad to meet…

[persisbiryaniindiangrill]

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[samkkshopping]

Immerse Yourself in the Opulent realm Of Pure Tissue Silk Sarees

Introduction

History and Origin

Pure tissue silk sarees have a rich heritage dating back centuries. Originating in India, these sarees were traditionally handwoven using fine silk threads. The intricate weaving techniques and craftsmanship involved in creating tissue silk sarees have been passed down through generations, making them a cherished part of India’s cultural heritage.

Characteristics of Pure Tissue Silk Sarees

Lightweight Texture

One of the most notable features of pure tissue silk sarees is their feather-light texture. The fabric drapes effortlessly around the body, providing comfort and ease of movement. Whether worn during the scorching summer months or at formal gatherings, Latest tissue silk sarees offer unparalleled comfort without compromising on style.

Delicate Sheen

Breathability

Despite their luxurious appearance, Pure Designer embroidered tissue silk sarees are remarkably breathable. The natural properties of silk allow air to circulate freely, keeping the wearer cool and comfortable even in hot and humid climates. This breathability makes Gota tissue silk sarees an ideal choice for both casual and formal occasions throughout the year.

Types of Pure Tissue Silk Saree

Banarasi Tissue Silk: Renowned for its intricate zari work and delicate patterns, Banarasi tissue silk sarees are a symbol of opulence and luxury.

Kanchipuram Tissue Silk: Handwoven in the temple town of Kanchipuram, these Kanchipuram tissue sarees are characterized by their rich colors, bold motifs, and contrasting borders.

Katan Tissue Saree: Made from Katan silk, a type of silk known for its durability and lustrous sheen, these sarees are lightweight and comfortable to wear. They often feature delicate zari borders and floral motifs.

Paithani Tissue Saree: Originating from Maharashtra, Paithani sarees are known for their rich silk base and intricate gold zari borders. Tissue Paithani sarees are a luxurious variation that is perfect for formal occasions.

Kanjeevaram Tissue Saree: Hailing from Kanchipuram, these Kanjeevaram Tissue Silk Sarees are known for their use of gold threads and zari borders. They are known for their durability and heirloom quality.

Styling Tips

Pure tissue silk sarees for Women offer endless styling possibilities for various occasions. Here are some tips to help you rock your saree with confidence:

Casual Wear

For a chic daytime look, pair your tissue silk saree with a contrasting blouse and minimal jewelry. Opt for lightweight fabrics like cotton or linen for added comfort, and accessorize with a trendy handbag and sandals for a touch of flair.

Formal Events

Bridal Wear

Make a stunning entrance on your big day with a regal tissue silk bridal saree adorned with intricate embellishments and traditional motifs. Pair it with heirloom jewelry, a classic bun adorned with fresh flowers, and a bindi for a look that exudes timeless elegance.

Occasion-Based Recommendations

Whether you’re attending a daytime event, an evening soirée, or a festive celebration, there’s a perfect tissue silk saree for every occasion:

Daytime Events

opt for pastel hues and floral motifs for daytime events like brunches or baby showers. Keep your makeup soft and natural, and accessorize with delicate jewelry for a fresh and feminine look. Unveil your style with the latest Silk Saree Designs at Samyakk.com. Be the epitome of elegance in our exclusive Green Zari Woven Tussar Silk Saree, a must-have for any saree connoisseur.

Evening Occasions

Festive Celebrations

Celebrate festivals and special occasions in style with vibrant and embellished tissue silk sarees. Mix and match contrasting colors and textures, and don’t be afraid to experiment with bold patterns and motifs for a festive yet fashionable ensemble.

Maintenance and Care

To prolong the lifespan of your Zari Woven pure tissue silk sarees, it’s essential to follow proper maintenance and care guidelines:

Cleaning Methods: Dry clean your sarees to maintain their delicate texture and sheen. Avoid washing them at home, as silk fibers are prone to damage from harsh detergents and agitation.

Storage Tips: Store your sarees in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading and moisture damage. Use muslin or cotton saree bags to protect them from dust and pests.

Where to Buy Pure Tissue Silk Sarees

Samyakk Collection: A Blend of Tradition and Elegance

When it comes to exquisite pure tissue silk sarees, Samyakk stands out as a beacon of craftmanship and sophistication. With a legacy spanning decade, Samyakk has curated a stunning collection of tissue silk sarees that embody the timeless beauty of Indian craftmanship.

The Samyakk Experience

Step into the world of Samyakk and be mesmerized by a kaleidoscope of colors, textures, and designs. From traditional Banarasi tissue silk sarees adorned with intricate zari work to contemporary Kanchipuram tissue silk sarees embellished with modern motifs, Samyakk.com offers a diverse range of options to suit every taste and occasion.

Price Range and Affordability

The price of pure tissue silk sarees varies depending on factors such as craftsmanship, design complexity, and brand reputation. While some sarees may come with a hefty price tag, there are plenty of affordable options available for those on a budget.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Are pure tissue silk sarees suitable for all body types? A: Yes, pure tissue silk sarees are known for their lightweight and drapability, making them suitable for all body types. However, it’s essential to choose the right fabric weight and drape style to flatter your figure.

How do I care for my pure tissue silk sarees? A: To care for your pure tissue silk sarees, it’s best to dry clean them to maintain their delicate texture and sheen. Avoid washing them at home, as silk fibers are prone to damage from harsh detergents and agitation. Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading and moisture damage.

Can I wear pure tissue silk sarees for casual occasions? A: Yes, you can absolutely wear pure tissue silk sarees for casual occasions. opt for pastel hues and floral motifs for a relaxed daytime look, and pair them with minimal jewellery and accessories for a touch of effortless elegance.

How do I style pure tissue silk sarees for formal events? A: For formal events, choose richly embroidered tissue silk sarees in bold colors like royal blue or emerald green. Complete the look with statement jewellery, a sleek updo, and a pair of high heels for added sophistication.

Where can I purchase pure tissue silk sarees like the ones mentioned in the article? A: You can purchase pure tissue silk sarees from reputable retailers like Samyakk, both online and offline. Explore their collections for a wide range of options curated by expert curators, and shop with confidence knowing that you’re investing in quality craftsmanship and authenticity.

Conclusion

In conclusion, pure tissue silk sarees epitomize the timeless elegance and cultural richness of Indian fashion. With their delicate texture, exquisite sheen, and versatile styling options, these sarees have become a staple in every fashion enthusiast’s wardrobe. Whether worn for a casual outing, a formal event, or a festive celebration, pure tissue silk sarees never fail to make a statement, exuding grace, sophistication, and tradition. As a symbol of India’s artisanal heritage, these sarees continue to captivate the hearts of fashion enthusiasts worldwide, serving as a testament to the enduring allure of Indian craftsmanship.

In the fast-paced world of fashion, where trends come and go, pure tissue silk sarees stand the test of time as timeless classics that never go out of style. Their ethereal beauty and unmatched elegance make them a cherished investment piece that transcends seasons and occasions. So, embrace the luxury of pure tissue silk sarees and elevate your wardrobe with pieces that exude charm, grace, and sophistication, ensuring that you stand out from the crowd with every draping.

[tanadrin]

medieval monks and accountants start using Italian millione ("one thousand" + augmentative suffix) to mean 10^6 by the 1200s; this spreads to other languages

Jehan Adam coins bymillion and trimillion to mean 10^12 and 10^18 in 1475

Nicolas Chuquet extends this scale up to nonyllion (10^54), with every step being another six orders of magnitude (million, byllion, tryllion, quadrillion, quyllion, sixlion, septyllion, ottylion, nonyllion) in 1484. Note that in this period, it was common to put the digit separator every six digits instead of every three.

Guillaume Budé refers to 10^9 as milliart in 1516, in a Latin text

But in 1549, Jacques Pelletier du Mans uses milliard to mean 10^12, citing Budé as a source

In the 1600s, people start putting digit separators every three digits. But some scientists and mathematicians define the numerical scale according to how digits are grouped, rather than the actual order of magnitude: thus, one billion becomes 10^9, one trillion becomes 10^12, etc, creating the short scale.

"Milliard" is eventually added to the long scale, meaning 10^9 (in keeping with Budé's usage); the first published example is from 1676

By 1729, the short-scale meaning of "billion" (10^9) has already crept into American usage

This is in keeping with French usage at the time: in 1762, the Académie Française dictionary cites billion as meaning 10^9.

By the early 19th century, France has almost completely converted to the short scale, and U.S. usage follows France; the long scale is referred to in some sources as "obsolete." But Britain is still using the long scale (and I assume Germany and most other European countries)

Over the course of the 20th century, the long scale begins to become more influential in France, presumably due to the influence of continental usage; while the short scale becomes more influential in Britain, presumably due to the influence of American English. Notably the SI system very specifically uses unique prefixes that are the same across languages, to prevent confusion!

In 1961, the French Government confirms that they're going to officially use the long scale from now on; in 1974, Britain officially switches over to the short scale, and many other English-speaking countries follow.

In 1975, the terms "short scale" and "long scale" are actually coined, by mathematician Geneviève Guitel.

One reason large number names could be so unstable for so long is, of course, that outside specialized usage they are rare, and were even more rare before modern science and large modern monetary amounts became commonplace points of discussion. Wikipedia says "milliard" wasn't common in German until 1923, when bank notes had to be overstamped during Weimar-era hyperinflation.

As it currently stands, English, Indonesian, Hebrew, Russian, Turkish, and most varieties of Arabic use the short scale; continental Europe and most varieties of Spanish outside Europe use the long scale. A few countries use both, usually in different languages, like South African English (short scale) and Afrikaans (long scale) or Canadian English (short scale) and Canadian French (long scale) . Puerto Rico uses the short scale in economic and technical usage, but the long scale in publications aimed at export.

Notably some languages use neither, having their own names for large numbers--South Asian languages have the Indian numbering system, and Bhutan, Cambodia, and various East Asian languages also have their own numbering systems. Greek, exceptionally, uses a native calque of the short scale rather than a borrowing.

[suchananewsblog]

South Indian Curd Rice Gets A Makeover With This Unique Recipe

Ask any south Indian fan and they’ll gush about curd rice. It comes as no surprise that curd rice finds so much love despite the popularity of dosa, idli and sambhar. Simple and delicious, curd rice spells comfort in every bite. While a typical plate of curd and rice seasoned with spices like mustard seeds and curry leaves is lip-smacking in itself, we thought of perking it up. And we found just…

[thestudiousalien]

lowkey not gonna lie kinda hyped to watch black panther now knowing that haiti is part of the story and they filmed in haiti and puerto rico

[manda-kat]

I watch a lot of travel videos and one thing I've noticed is that there are a lot of disclaimers put on historical American locations that almost never appear on videos for other places.

Like, a video about Jamestown, or Williamsburg or any American history museum/attraction always has a speil at the beginning about the atrocities done during that time specifically by the American people who lived there. But there never seem to be any disclaimers for videos about Middle Eastern historical sites. Or Chinese sites. Korean, Japanese, Indian, Mexican, Polynesian, South American- sometimes European cultures get these, but often times even if past atrocities are mentioned, they're usually in passing and never as a big disclaimer at the start of the video, begging the viewers not to see the innocent blogger as a secret bigot.

American history is rich and beautiful. We have a lot of depth, innovation and countless brilliant souls in our past. So do all countries! But somehow when we have the same evils haunting our past as every other people group, we (and England) are blamed for it in its entirety.

We should never ignore the negative parts of our past, but it should be assumed by everyone involved that if you're watching a video where someone visits a historical park, the historical people who once lived there were probably up to shady stuff. Just like all people have done thoughought all history and are still doing today.

American's (or white Americans specifically) aren't a special brand of evil that you have to apologize for visiting the cultural sites of.

[hannieehaee]

Svt & learning to cook food from s/o’s homecountry (aka not korean food). A different culture & food for each member would rlly cool

making you a meal from your country

content: established relationship, fluff, foreign reader (non-korean), etc.

wc: 872

a/n: this was such a cute concept omg!! i picked the food items and the home countries at random btw sorry if i got some dishes wrong pls lmk if there's any corrections i should make 😭

masterlist

seungcheol -

he wouldn't be able to stand your homesickness for even one second, feeling too sad at your sadness and deciding to do everything in his power to make you feel better. he'd ask around for traditional south african dishes leading him to make you some chakalaka while you were at work. the hours of trial and error wouldve been worth it the moment he saw the happiness in your eyes at his efforts.

jeonghan -

being quite used to simply ordering takeout whenever he so pleased, jeonghan was not used to cooking at home too often. however, if his sweet s/o wanted some homemade tom yum soup, then he'd deliver! after a quick call to mingyu (and an hour or two of messing around in the kitchen), he'd be ready with your food. he loves thai food, so this would be a win-win situation for him.

joshua -

he knew you sometimes missed australia and were unable to go back and forth as you pleased, so josh would occasionally indulge you in making meat pie for you, following a recipe you'd once made for him early in your relationship.

jun -

he'd had indian food before and loved it, so it did not take any convincing for him to decide to make you some indian street food. he'd do it out of his own volition pretty often, actually. by now, he had mastered the art of various dishes, specially panipuri, which he would frequently make for you, and sometimes he'd even share some with his members.

soonyoung -

if he sensed you growing homesick and missing your usual chinese cuisine, he'd go out of his way to seek out jun or minghao to ask what food may make you feel a bit better. he'd then take on the task of making you the most delicious street breakfast, jianbing, knowing it wasnt too difficult a task for him and that it was a meal you'd often have in your youth.

wonwoo -

wonwoo was quite known for his lack of ability in the kitchen, but that would not stop him from making you some laksa whenever you were feeling particularly homesick. despite not knowing how to make any other singaporean dishes, he'd have specifically mastered at least one in order to take care of you in such a domestic way whenever the opportunity arose.

jihoon -

never having been one to cook much (he'd much rather stick to washing dishes), he'd struggle a lot through making you some pastéis de nata for your anniversary, deciding to make a korean-portuguese fusion of meals to celebrate your relationship. ok, maybe he called mingyu over to help, but the joy in your eyes as you shared the meal with him had made it worth all of mingyu's nagging as he followed his instructions to the letter.

seokmin -

he's never been to spain, but he's had a few spanish meals throughout his life, so he'd quickly understand why you'd often complain about the lack of authentic spanish food near your shared apartment. would take it upon himself to learn how to make paella in the most perfect manner imaginable just to see a smile on your face.

mingyu -

making a pizza from scratch was easier said than done, but mingyu had taken on the task the moment you let him know of the fomo you felt at seeing him and his best friends explore your country of origin, italy. you'd watched nana tour happily, but still felt a bit off at knowing you couldn't be there with your boyfriend. but fear not! mingyu was about to bring the authentic italian experience to your door!

minghao -

he's been to the united states so many times by now that he just knows american food by heart. wouldnt even need a recipe to know how to make you some classic barbecue on a sunny afternoon. would even make an entire day out of it, grilling under the sun while you sunbathed next to him.

seungkwan -

seungkwan has always thought himself to be quite a good cook. or at least he was quite good at making korean food. japanese food was another story. he knew how badly you missed homemade sushi, never enjoying any from your nearby restaurants. he'd have to ask for your help at some point, but the end result would be the two of you sharing a nice moment making a meal together, so it all went according to plan.

vernon -

he doesnt know how to cook neither korean nor american food, but you best bet he'll try his hardest to make you traditional vietnamese food in the form of bun cha and bánh xèo. it looked easy and like it tasted good, how hard could it be? would try his bestest but eventually need to ask you for help completing the task. a+ for effort, though.

chan -

he already loves mexican food, so making it for you wouldnt even be something you'd have to request from him – he'd just do it on his own! he'd already mastered all types of street food, eventually opting to make you menudo, knowing how much you enjoyed that meal as a child.

[townpostin]

SECR Announces Major Train Schedule Overhaul

Development Works Trigger Widespread Cancellations and Diversions South East Central Railway’s extensive development works disrupt multiple train services, affecting passengers from September 10-28, 2024. JAMSHEDPUR – South East Central Railway (SECR) unveils comprehensive train schedule modifications due to ongoing infrastructure enhancements spanning September 10-28, 2024. The SECR’s ambitious…

[writingwithcolor]

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[eddiegettingshot]

things you are officially allowed to say about Ravi Panikkar (from 9-1-1 on abc) according to me, south indian person:

1. he is perfect

2. he is sooooo beautiful

3. he is a handsome little boy

4. if he and eddie held hands that would be cute

5. he should be a main

6. everyone should treat him like the specialest prince

7. the show should be exclusively from his point of view

8. it’s ok that he is a landlord actually because he is so special and beautiful and perfect

[buttercuparry]

No but I am speechless, is it that people on this site assume everyone is American and living in America or is based in a Western country, when they see a post written in English? In the terms, the phrases, the use of vocabulary, is there something in a writing style, that puts a distance between the "first world" and the "third world"? Because I can't imagine the audacity one would have to come onto a post made by an Indian, living in India, sharing article about the tremendous climate we are facing and making it about a sci-fi writing tip to bring hope in the world...are we out of this world? Are we alien species? Like I know you all don't care for shit that happens in the global south and have this anxiety of all the undesirable filthiness we will bring to your precious white country. So I can imagine you being so thoughtless to turn a post about Indian climate crisis into a writing exercise, when you think the post is made by someone from the West. It's all about "oh my god! Can you imagine if WE suffer. WHAT IF THIS HAPPENED HERE!!!!" But the special kind of audacity to jump onto this post knowing that it could have been made by an Indian, is what gets to me.

[najia-cooks]

[ID: A greyish brown stew presented alongside flatbread, red pepper paste, green peppers, and carrot sticks. End ID]

سماقية / Summagiyya (Gazan stew with chard, chickpea, sumac, and 'lamb')

Summagiyya (سُمَّاقِيَّة; also translitered "sumagiyya", "sumaghiyyeh" or "sumaqiyya") is one of the signature dishes of the Gaza strip, in particular Gaza City. It consists of lamb, chard, and chickpeas in a sumac-infused broth; savor and zest is added by a dagga of dill seeds, garlic, and peppers, and nutty depth by a generous drizzle of red tahina. The resulting stew is thick, earthy, and slodgily grey (due to the green chard and red sumac)—it also has the characteristic sourness of much Gazan cuisine.

Summagiyya is most often prepared during holidays, especially Eid al-Fitr; it's an excellent make-ahead dish for these occasions, since it's even better once its flavors have had time to meld and mellow overnight. It is served cold alongside fresh vegetables, and eaten by using flatbread to scoop up each bite. This recipe provides a spiced seitan recipe to replace the lamb, but you may also use any lamb or beef substitute of your choice.

Today, summagiyya is often prepared with Israeli white tahina, as decades of punitive import laws, taxes, and restrictions have enforced Palestine's status as a consumer, rather than an producer, of food products. Israeli tariffs on, and confiscations of, Palestinian goods have forced those tahina factories that survived to import sesame seeds rather than using locally grown crops, even as they export the best of their product to Israel. The dubbing of foods such as tahina and hummus as culturally "Israeli" cuisine works to hide this exploitative relationship, and cement an Israeli national identity through the subsuming and erasure of Palestinian existence. It is for this reason that Emad Moussa writes that Palestinian cuisine has a role in "protecting against a people's very extinction."

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) has put out an urgent call for donations to provide medical supplies to Palestinian hospitals when supply lines reopen. Also contact your representatives in the USA, UK, and Canada.

Ingredients:

For the soup:

500g (2 large bunches) chard (شلق), diced

80g Levantine sumac berries (Rhus coriaria)

1/2 cup soaked and boiled chickpeas, mostly cooked (40g dry / scant 1/4 cup)

1/4 cup red tahina

1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour

1 large yellow onion

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tsp kosher salt

2 cardamom pods (optional)

2 allspice berries (optional)

More olive oil, to fry

Sumac berries can be found in the spice section of a halal grocery store. If you're unable to locate whole berries, pre-ground will do.

For the dagga:

1 1/2 Tbsp dill seeds

5 cloves garlic

1/2 green cubanelle pepper

2-3 dried red chilis (optional)

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp cumin

Dill seeds may be found at a halal, south Asian, or speciality European grocery store. They are commonly used in Indian food and as a pickling spice. At a south Asian grocery store they may be labelled soyo, suva, shepu, or savaa.

For the lamb:

1 cup (120g) vital wheat gluten, aka gluten flour

1/2 Tbsp ground sumac

1/2 tsp ground caraway

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Palestinian 7-spice

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground aniseed

1/2 tsp turnermic

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp soy sauce

1 tsp miso paste

2 cloves garlic, grated

2 tsp pomegranate molasses

1 Tbsp white or red tahina

About 1/2 cup vegetarian 'beef' stock from concentrate, or vegetable stock

Pomegranate molasses is simply pomegranate juice that has been reduced to a thick consistency. It may be found in the sauces section of a halal grocery store.

Instructions:

For the soup:

1. Soak dried chickpeas in cool water overnight, or in just-boiled water for an hour. Drain and re-cover with water, and boil for 30-45 minutes, until almost fully cooked. Drain and set aside.

2. Simmer sumac seeds in enough water to cover by a couple inches for about an hour, until the water is dark red. Blend the seeds and water together, then strain the mixture through a cheesecloth.

If you're using ground sumac, skip the blending step. Use a cheesecloth or very fine metal sieve (such as one intended for brewing tea) to remove the ground spice from the water.

3. Whisk the flour into the sumac-infused water.

For the lamb:

1. Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add wet ingredients other than stock and stir briefly. Add enough stock to produce a soft, smooth dough.

2. Knead by hand on a clean surface, or put in a stand mixer with paddle attachment on medium-low, for about 5 minutes. You should see stringy strands begin to form in the dough.

3. Allow to rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes to encourage gluten formation. Knead for another 3 minutes. Do not over-knead.

4. Tear the dough into bite-sized pieces.

Stringy seitan being pulled apart into pieces.

You may also shape the dough into a slab and cube it with a sharp knife—the lamb or beef used in summagiyya is usually cubed—but I prefer the texture of torn seitan to sliced.

5. Steam the seitan pieces for 10 minutes in a bamboo steamer or using a metal steamer basket. Place the bamboo steamer in the bottom of a wok and cover its base by about 1/2" (1 cm), then raise the heat to boil the water; lower the heat to keep the water at a simmer. If using a steamer basket, place it over the opening of a pot containing a couple inches of water and bring it to a simmer. Start the timer when the water begins simmering.

6. Heat olive oil on medium-high and sear the steamed seitan pieces, turning as necessary, until deeply browned on all sides. Set aside.

Fried seitan pieces.

You can save a step here by searing the raw seitan, then returning it to the pot after you've fried the onions to simmer it rather than steaming. I found that this produced a mushier texture.

For the dagga (دقة):

1. Grind cumin and black pepper thoroughly in a mortar and pestle, then add dried red pepper and dill seed and crush coarsely. Add green sweet pepper and garlic and pound until a coarse mixture forms.

Dill seeds, green sweet pepper, garlic, and dried red chili on a cutting board, alongside dagga in a large granite mortar.

You may also use a spice mill or food processor.

To assemble:

1. Chop the onion. Wash the chard and slice it thinly in one direction; turn it ninety degrees and slice thinly again.

Diced chard, fried seitan, dagga, and sumac-infused water with flour.

2. In a large pot, heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil on medium. Fry chopped onion, cardamom pods, and allspice berries for a minute until fragrant. Add half of the dagga and fry until fragrant.

3. Add chard and fry, mixing often, until wilted.

Wilted chard in a wok.

4. Add sumac mixture, chickpeas, and water to cover. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. If you didn't steam your seitan earlier, add it now.

5. Continue to stir and simmer until the stew is thick, homogenous, and greyish-brown, about 15 minutes.

Simmered stew.

6. Add the remainder of the garlic mixture, the red tahina, a pinch of ground cumin, the 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt to taste. Return the steamed and seared seitan to the pot and mix.

Serve cool with flatbread, sweet green peppers, bitter green and black olives, carrots, leafy greens, and/or pickles.

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FORMULA FOR LOVE

With turns sharper than a Formula one track, Indian, British driver Aisha Patel has embarked on her first ever season in formula one. Join her drama & adrenaline filled races that will have you gripping the edge of your seat !

[@charles-leclerizz is not and never will be, in the forthcoming future, affiliated with Netflix, the FIA or Official FORMULA ONE. All scenarios, character actions, characters and race outcomes are purely fictional and should not be taken seriously.]

Aisha Patel · 🪷

Porsche F1 TEAM · 🪷

The Relationships · 🪷

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⸻ EPISODES:

TRAILER : THE BEGINNING

It's the dawn of a new era.

Upcoming stardome. Streaming only on Netflix

🥭 EPISODE 01 : Start your engine

It's light's off and away we go with newcomer Aisha Patel, the first south-asian female driver in Formula one. Join her in her first ever race in Bahrain and understand the young talent's personality. And see the grid's reaction to the true needle in a haystack.

LENGTH : 51 minutes, 49 seconds

WORD COUNT : 10 K [ 10366 words ]

🥭 EPISODE 02 : Racing Hearts

A few months into the 2024 season Aisha has met someone that ignites her heart like a malfunctioning engine. Will she have to retire from the race, or will she cool off before it's too late?

🥭 EPISODE 03 : Speed of Love

The teams around the paddock are starting to notice Aisha's success, winning race after race, the Indian rookie has impressed and sparked jealousy all around. Will she shatter beneath the pressure, or will she blossom like a lotus?

🥭 EPISODE 04 : Heartbreak Circuit

Icarus has always flown too close to the sun, no matter the rendition. And when too many people have too many opinions, Aisha must realise that a straw can truly break a camel back.

🥭 EPISODE 05 : Victory Lap

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Aisha finally collects her flames and moulds herself like glass into a beautiful sculpture that refracts light into beautiful shades for all to bask in.

🥭 EPISODE 06 : Love's pit stop

To accelerate or to take a sharp turn? Aisha is met with odd twists within her heart that she will need to fight to escape from. One will come out victorious whilst another, is left in 11th place.

🥭 EPISODE 07 : Racing against time

A simple sign on the dotted line, and just like Ariel, she had signed her voice away. What trials and tribulations is Aisha forced to face within her personal and professional prison?

🥭 EPISODE 08 : Crossing the finish line

Only a few races away from her greatest win, Aisha needs to tie off some hard to grapple with sailors knots, unless she wants to be floating away into the great blue for eternity.

🥭 EPISODE 09 : Heartfelt Victory

It's the end, the last time the lights go off for the 2025 season and Aisha looks back on her year in formula one. Sticking it to those who doubted her and winning where other's thought impossible.

[NOTE ! There will be smaller epilogues, episodes and fillers in between these. for example, a vogue 20 questions or a "what's in my bag" etc. Just for funsies.]

[NOTE ! The couples made in this series will have their own request-able time period, if you want to see something specific from a certain couple within the show, just let me know.]

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