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Prakash Inn Puzzle
honestly next time just try a misal pav. it's a spicy curry with these soft bread rolls, you'll see it everywhere around crawford. the spice level can vary but most places will tone it down if you ask for "kam tav" which means less spicy.
fwiw the kanda poha is another safe bet, it's flattened rice with onions and it's usually mild. you can find it at most irani cafes near the market too, not just the lodge restaurants. it's cheap as hell too, like 20-30 rupees
You were at Prakash Inn, so you were close to Badshah Cold Drink at Crawford Market. That place is legendary for its pav bhaji, and it's the kind of mild, buttery dish that won't punish you. The bhaji is a smooth vegetable mash, not the chunky kind, and they serve it with a soft bun. It's a total tourist-friendly classic.
For something that's still a meal but won't wreck you, try a vada pav from a street cart right outside the market. It's a fried potato fritter in a bun, usually with some green chutney that you can ask them to go easy on. It's about 15 rupees and it's the real Mumbai experience without the mystery.
Look for dishes with "bhaji" in the name. That usually means vegetable curry, and you can get a pretty good sense of the spice level from the color. Brighter orange/red tends to be hotter. Also, anything with "dal" (lentils) is generally a safe bet, it's usually milder. Don't be afraid to point and ask; most places near Crawford Market are used to tourists who don't speak Marathi. A simple "This one, not too spicy please" usually works wonders with a smile. Good luck!
That's great advice! Thanks. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the bhaji and dal dishes. Pointing and smiling... I should have thought of that. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best, lol. I appreciate the tip about the spice level too; I'm a wimp when it comes to heat. Wish me luck!
I want to sell my old clothes
have u tried the chor bazaar route? not for selling to shops but the friday morning flea guys near mumbadevi, some of them buy vintage/retro pieces outright and pay better than the bale walas if ur stuff has any character. got 800 for a bunch of old levi's and band tees there. thing is u gotta go early like 6am and know how to hold ur ground, they smell desperation instantly
one thing nobody mentioned, watch out for the weight vs piece thing. kabadiwalas and bale buyers pay by kilo so heavy stuff like denim and woolens actually earn more than fancy light stuff. i cleared a whole bag of old jeans to a guy in Malad for way better than what my branded shirts fetched. also wash everything before u show it, sounds obvious but dusty clothes get lowballed on sight.
honestly the timing matters more than the platform. end of month is when people get salary and actually buy, so list ur stuff around the 1st or 2nd. also post pics in natural light near a window, not on ur bed with flash, makes a huge difference on OLX and insta thrift pages. i've flipped a lot of my old stuff this way and the same kurta that got ignored at 300 sold for 500 when i relisted it properly.
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