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| The morning rush for breakfast |
If you are a traveler, and not a tourist, you will understand this installment. If you are the type of boring, stuffy tourist who only gets the continental breakfast at the boring continental hotel you are staying at, then this story will go right over your head and you are probably not even reading this.
There are rules to staying healthy on a trip to countries where water quality is questionable. I have been to India twice, for a total of 5 weeks, without any problems. The key is to drink only bottled water from a sealed bottle. Don't drink anything that has been made with water like juices or lime-aide, and be leery of most fruits. And as hot as it might get, never have a drink made with ice. Most places now sell bottles of water from a fridge, so you can stay cool. If you follow these simple steps, you should not have a problem.
With that being said, anything that is cooked will be all right. Heat kills anything that might be harmful. So now that we've got that out of the way, you can enjoy the fantastic food everywhere. Street food is the best and just follow the crowds to see who makes the best. You won't be disappointed.
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| morning deliveries are constant to keep up with demand |
The morning we left Agra, we stopped off at a crowded area on the side of the road. The morning rush for a quick bite was brisk. We started with
Kachori and Aloo Sabji in a bowl made of compressed
Sal leaves. A great biodegradable product that has been used in India for centuries. We sopped up the Aloo Sabji with the fresh
Kachori. And yes we, went back for more! For the sweet side after the wonderful spices of the Aloo Sabji, we had fresh
Jalebi. If you've ever had a fresh Krispy Kreme donut, hot off the press, then that is close to what the jalebi tastes like. Well, that is as close a comparison as I can come up with. I will tell you that there is nothing like having this food fresh from someone who makes only this one product. It brings specialization to a whole new level.
This morning ritual reminds me of the way people hit Wawa, 7Eleven or Sheetz early in the morning in the US for their coffee and breakfasts, only this is made fresh, is quicker and is not full of GMOs and other preservatives. Oh, and it tastes way better!
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| Kachori and aloo sabji |
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| fresh kachori made non stop |
If you have never had a breakfast that was spicy, not only meaning with a little heat but also just spice flavors, then you don't know what you are missing. It really is a great way to kick start the day.
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| this gentleman makes fresh jalebis in hot oil |
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| there is a wonderful, artistic flair in the way he pours the mixture into the oil |
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| The result is a sweet treat that you just have to try for yourself! |
Don't be a tourist. Be a traveler. Get out there and live like the locals if you want to share in this worlds diverse and exciting cultures. Taste it!
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