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🇮🇳Indian roots | HongKong life
👩‍🍳 Veg recipes & Indian culture
🏡 Home Decor | Festivals
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Happy Birthday love @harshitjn28 ❤️🧿

To my incredible person and my home, a sweet and savoury food platter surprise on his 31 birthday. It’s always said that if you want to make someone happy, cook and feed them by good food. So, I tried my all skills to plate him best and good food on his birthday and his reaction and smile was the precious compliment.❤️

It was chaotic, hectic but thoda hardwork, planning made it easy. A month’s of finalising listing of food items to curate on the platter was exciting and challenging but his smile made it worth to do this.

Detailed Menu:

1. Beverage
• Tea

2. Snacks
• Paneer Bites
• ⁠Avocado Papdi Chaat
• ⁠Avocado cups
• ⁠Papdi Chaat
• ⁠Namkeen Mixture
• ⁠Roasted Chana

3. Starters
• Cheese sandwich
• ⁠Dabeli
• ⁠Vada Pav
• ⁠Tortilla wrap

4. Dips & Chutney
• Chipotle Sauce
• ⁠Mirchi Ka achaar
• ⁠Boondi Raita

5. Salad
• Masala Papad
• ⁠Seasame sauce cucumber
• ⁠Glazed onion

6. Main Course
• Veg Kolhapuri
• ⁠Baigan ka Bharta
• ⁠Kurkuri Bhindi
• ⁠Paneer Butter Masala
• ⁠Sev Tamatar
• ⁠Creamy matar
• ⁠Batata sabji

7. Rice
• Fried Rice
• ⁠Jeera Rice

8. Breads
• Lachha Paratha
• ⁠Namkeen Poori

9. Desserts
• Nankathai
• ⁠Chocolate balls
• ⁠Little Hearts

Follow @cookingjournalbysj for more soulful recipes🌱
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Comment for links!! 🪔❤️

💌 Save this Reel for your Diwali decor inspiration and share it with someone who’s decorating their home for Diwali.

💬 Send me your favourite one special festive corner in comment section!!

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He surprised me with the prettiest gifts on my birthday 🎀🧿

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Dress ~ @nykaafashion
Heels ~ @staccato_hongkong
Bag ~ @marcjacobs
Mic ~ @dji

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Entering 30’s shining bright like a Diamond!!💎

Older, wiser, and hotter❤️🧿

Photography by ~ @asmitabd_photography @thirdeyemedia.hk
Makeup by ~ @looks_hk
Dress ~ @forevernew_india

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I Came Back From India With Memories… And A Suitcase Full Of Bartans! 😅❤️

Maybe growing up is realising that the things you once questioned about your mother are the very things that bring you happiness today.

All cookwares are from @pplsince1947 . I went to shop from one but returned buying so many.

💌 Save this if you, too, have inherited your mom’s love for collecting bartans! And share it with someone who understands that happiness sometimes comes in the form of a new kadhai! 🥹❤️

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🪔A little corner, a LOT of festive magic!✨
Welcome to Episode 03 of my Diwali Decor Diaries!! ✨

This time, I’m decorating one little corner of my HongKong home with flowers, candles, and a few festive touches to make it feel extra special. 🌼✨
Because honestly, you don’t need a huge home or an elaborate makeover to bring in that Diwali feeling.

And that’s what I love about decorating for Diwali — it’s not about having more; it’s about making the little things feel special.✨
All the products are from @meeshoapp

💌 Save this Reel for your Diwali decor inspiration and share it with someone who’s decorating their home for Diwali.

💬 Send me your favourite one special festive corner in comment section!!

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✨ Diwali Ki Tayaari | Episode 02 🪔

A little festive magic, a beautifully styled table, delicious snacks and all the little details that make Diwali feel extra special. For me, festive hosting is all about creating a warm, welcoming space where conversations flow, everyone feels at home, and there’s always something delicious to munch on!

For this festive tablescape, I styled my table with drinks @sprite @sprite_hk , bowls of dry fruits and a selection of delicious snacks from @rewyndsnacks . Because no Diwali gathering is complete without some festive munching! ✨
💬 Comment “Link” for product details.

💕 Now tell me, what is YOUR must-have snack when guests come over during Diwali?

💌 Save this reel for your festive hosting inspiration and share it with someone who’s preparing for Diwali!

Follow @journalingbysj for more festive inspiration. 🌸✨

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🪔 DIWALI DECOR DIARIES | EPISODE 02 – POOJA ESSENTIALS✨

Diwali is all about the little details that make our festive rituals feel special. Sharing some useful finds for your mandir and Diwali pooja preparations!

I’ve picked these up from @amazondotin @amazonhome @meeshoapp annd I thought of sharing them with you too. ✨

💌 Want the product links?
Comment “POOJA” and I’ll share them with you directly into your DM!!

👇 Tell me:
Which pooja essential do you never forget during Diwali?

📌 SAVE this Reel for your Diwali shopping checklist.
💌SHARE it with someone getting their home ready for Diwali.

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🪔 DIWALI DECOR DIARIES | EPISODE 01 – Styling your festive Trays✨
No loose flowers. No mess. Just Diwali magic! ✨

What if your Mumtaz’s tray from @casa.duniya could look this beautiful without the usual flower petals and leaves? 🌼✨
For this festive setup, I decided to style my Mumtaz’s tray a little differently.

🤍 An elegant artificial white flower garland
🪔 Cute DIY diyas
✨ Battery-operated tealight candles
🌼 A modern, minimal festive look

And just like that, a simple tray becomes a beautiful little festive statement!

I love decor that feels elegant, looks beautiful and doesn’t leave you with a big cleanup afterwards. Plus, you can reuse the elements for future festive setups. Because sometimes, all you need is a little creativity to make something ordinary feel special. ✨🌸

💌Save this idea for your Diwali decor and share this with someone who wants festive decor without creating any fuss.

Follow @journalingbysj for more Diwali decor ideas and Indian festive inspiration. 🌸

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🪔 Diwali shopping toh ho gayi… but gifting ka kya? 🎁✨

Every year, it’s the same mithai boxes and dry fruit hampers. What if this Diwali, we gifted something a little more personal? ❤️

While scrolling Instagram, I discovered @unboxandbloomhk , and I’m so glad I did. They create the most beautiful, thoughtfully curated hampers right here in Hong Kong. 🇭🇰✨

I shared my preferences with Pragya. From my love for tea to my favourite colours, she brought everything together so beautifully! 🥹💛 ..

And here’s what makes it even better:
✨ Personalised hampers to match your preferences
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Because the best gifts aren’t always the biggest ones; they’re the ones chosen with love. 🫶🏻

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👇 COMMENT “DIWALI” if you’d love to receive a personalised hamper like this!

Happy Diwali gifting! ❤️🪔

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Happy birthday my Love!! ❤️🧿

Today is all about celebrating you, your warmth and your kindness. I knew from the start that you were different from everyone else. And I always adore you.
Simply by being my side, you bring so much love, happiness, and security . Through our ups and downs, our fights and our love, we have never stopped cherishing each other. ❤️

You aren’t, just my husband; you are my full-time subscription to everything. Don’t ever think that I will stop irritating you, becoz that’s my best part to do. On your special day, I wish you endles happiness , love, prosperity and infinite blessings.

May your life be filled with lots of love, good health and may all your wishes come true. To, the man who makes everything Better - I always prayed and will always pray for you that you will achieve everything , you desire.

You are my whole world, and I always wanted to see you smiling throughout life.

Your Wife,
Shobhita❤️

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