I’ve had the privilege of interacting with Anjali Purohit (writer/artist) thanks to her online presence at a writing forum. I am not exaggerating when I say that Anjali is one of THE most talented people I’ve known. Her creations (both her writing and her paintings) are of a very high standard. (Quite unlike the amount of trash that get published under the genre of amateur Indian chick-lit these days!)
It should come as no wonder then, that Anjali’s book ‘Ragi Ragini’ is not a run-of-the-mill novel/recipe book, but a true gem! (Ok, I have to admit that at first, I thought Ragi Ragini was a recipe book!) Reading the book gave me a start. It was like holding a work of art in my hands.
‘Ragi Ragini’ is a beautiful tapestry of Ragini’s story, the virtues of Ragi, and the timeless poetry of Bahinabai (again, I confess I had not heard of her until I read the book).
I loved the way the three facets of the book have been interwoven to make complete sense. I, for one, am highly impressed by the nutritional value of ragi, and cannot wait to try out all the recipes in the book. The ovis again, speak of simple yet profound truths of life.
I think the book touches life, both at a physical and a philosophical level.
Altogether, this book is a keepsake!! I have just ordered another copy as a gift for someone very dear to me.
If you are even remotely interested, please hop over right away to Flipkart and order it online.
Hmmmm.. I am thinking shud i take you word for it .. He he he he :) what say
and are you back ..
Lol, please do. I’d have brought you a copy too, if I’d known you would try it.
story + recipe in a book :shock: Seems to be different Pals :)
Definitely is different, Kanagu
Fiction + Poems + Recipes all in a book! Looks interesting. Will look for it in the library :)
Awesome, thanks!
Awesome Pal! Thanks for the gift :P Hugs :)
LOL!!! Anyday!
It does seem very interesting. I think I will pick this up. :)
Awesome. I just bought a packet of Ragi flour and can’t wait to try out some of the recipes.
Sounds very different and interesting! Added to the wishlist! Will pick it up when I order next!
Awesome , thanks Shilpa!
that sounds like a very different kind of book!