bhajji

The Covid-19 crisis-affected Anusuya Amma’s job as a house help. To overcome the crisis, she set up a Bhajji bonda shop and decided to become independent.

While seeming like a quintessential rags-to-riches story, her life is an empowering tale of perseverance and survival.

"Insaaniyat ke nate kuch farz bante hain… [humanity compels us to take up certain duties],” said the Turbanator, reaching out to the family of former Army man.

Move over, mirchi bhajji and batata vada! From rikwach to bhabhra, India is home to many distinct yet deceptively delicious varieties of pakodas.