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Perfect varan bhaat
A pinch of hing and a drop of tup — dal-rice becomes divine.
— Deshpande Ajji
Western India · "Ajji" in Marathi
Deshpande Ajji
from Maharashtra
She says
"Come home, eat something"
Kokum in the amti, moon in the modak.
32 nuskhe5 categories
Bansuri (Hindustani flute)
Flute Recital — Side B
Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia
Courtesy Internet Archive · CC BY-NC 4.0
Her Nuskhe Collection
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Softest modaks
Knead the rice dough with hot water and a spoon of oil — never cracks.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Crisp poha
Rinse poha in a colander, don't soak — grains stay separate.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Green coconut chutney stays fresh
Add a tsp of dahi and store in glass — colour holds for days.
— Deshpande Ajji
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No burnt tadka
Add mustard first, wait for the crackle, then curry leaves — never bitter.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Amti without souring
Add kokum only after switching off flame.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Instant sabudana
Rinse thrice, drain fully, sprinkle just enough water — soaks in 4 hours.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Warm ova water for gas
Boil ova with a pinch of salt, sip warm — gas gone in minutes.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Ginger-jaggery for cough
Small ball of grated ginger and gud — chew slowly, cough settles.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Tulsi kadha for fever
Tulsi, ginger, black pepper, gud — three sips a day.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Warm oil for earache
Two drops of warm sesame oil — never cold, never hot.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Coriander water for acidity
Soak dhania overnight, drink on empty stomach.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Coconut oil champi
Warm khobrel, massage scalp Sunday evening — thick, shiny hair.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Chandan for pimples
Chandan paste with rosewater on the spot before bed.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Rice water hair rinse
Last rinse with rice water — shine even black-and-white photos loved.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Turmeric heel crack cure
Haldi with coconut oil on cracked heels overnight, socks on.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Rangoli that lasts
Mix rangoli powder with a pinch of maida — wind won't blow it.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Silver puja items shine
Rub with wet ash from the diya — original glow returns.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Wet umbrella dries fast
Open upside-down on the floor, not hung — no rust on the spokes.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Fresh flowers longer
Add a pinch of sugar and a drop of vinegar to the vase water.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Copper pots polish
Half a lemon dipped in salt — rub, rinse, sun-dry.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Suryanamaskar at sunrise
12 rounds every morning — Ajji's secret to no arthritis at 75.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Warm ghee in the navel
One drop before bed — cures dry lips, brittle nails, dry hair.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Til-gud in winter
A small laddoo daily — warms the body, greases the joints.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Barefoot on grass
Ten minutes on morning dew — eyes brighten, mind calms.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Curd and Psyllium Remedy
Stir some psyllium husk into fresh curd to help bind the stomach when dealing with persistent loose motions.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Harad for Better Digestion
Give your child Harad powder with a bit of black salt and water thrice daily to ease constipation.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Ayurvedic Pith Spitting Rule
Spit out the first two mouthfuls of betel leaf juice; the third mouthful is medicinal and should be swallowed.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Gentle Exercise in Nature
Step out into a fresh park after your bath and movement to keep your body supple and strong.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Night Travel Safety Kit
If you must venture out in the dark of night, always carry a stick and a torch.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Discern Truth from Rumors
Never spread rumors; only believe what you have seen with your own eyes and heard clearly yourself.
— Deshpande Ajji
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Balance in Trusting Others
Do not trust anyone blindly, nor should you doubt anyone without a good reason.
— Deshpande Ajji
