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Finally it has started raining steadily in Pune. The entire state has been struggling with acute water crisis from almost a year due to poor rains last year. Everyone of us were eagerly praying for good rains this year. The rains from past two weeks has helped the water levels get better in the three major dams around pune which supplies water to the city and nearby areas. Rains always seem romantic from the warm confines of our homes, but once we have to tread the murky waters on the streets it doesnt seem rosey anymore. But this year it has been different for me. I am not complaining even when I get drenched while going to office. Everyone needs the rain water badly this year. So let it rain and then some more. The usual cravings on any rainy evening are garma garam onion pakoras and steaming chais. Or rather anything thats warm and heartfelt. Since I am not that fond of chais and also try to avoid fried food so my usual craving is for a good fulilling soup. Its another thing that I ...

Chicken Sausage masala stir fry Let's make a desi dish out of chicken sausage. Ingredients Chicken sausage / Frank - 6 Onion - 1, chopped fine Tomato - 1 small, blanched and pureed Ginger garlic paste - 1 TSP Red chilly powder - 1 TSP Coriander powder - 1 tbsp Saunf/ fennel seeds 3/4 TSP Curry leaves - a sprig Lemon juice - 1 or 2 tsp Oil - 2 tbsp Salt as needed Preparation 1. Cut the sausage into rounds and keep aside. 2. Heat oil in pan and splutter the sauf. Add in onions and saute till soft 3. Add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes. 4. Add red chilly, turmeric and coriander powders and mix well.. Take care not to burn them. 5. Add in tomato puree and combine well. Saute for few minutes. 6. Add sausage rounds and curry leaves. Combine well and cover and cook for 5 mins. You can sprinkle a little water if it gets too dry. 7. Add the lemon juice and stir fry on high for a few minutes until the dish is dry as in the picture. You may add some chopped coriander leaves ...