After hanging up, she felt a strange lightness. She walked outside to the veranda, where her father was weaving a garland of fresh jasmine for the morning prayer. He didn't ask about the call. He just handed her a loose strand of flowers.

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Recipe Idea: Simple paneer tikka skewers—marinate cubes of paneer in yogurt, turmeric, chili, and garam masala; grill or pan-sear and finish with lemon and chaat masala.