10 Fave Tastes Of India

Parle Biscuit, Amul Butter, Maggi Noodles, Milkmaid... Archana Masih takes a nostalgic walk through the tastes that make our hearts go ah!

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Parle-G Biscuit

The biskut that has been the faithful companion to the kadak chai.

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Cadbury Chocolate

'Ek Cadbury dena'. For generations of Indians, chocolate only meant Cadbury’s.

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Brooke Bond Tea

For the morning, evening and in-betweens sips, Brooke Bond chai ka lal dabba is a kitchen shelf constant.

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Maggi Noodles

The beloved yellow packet of survival for every hostel student and single folks in PG digs.

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Kissan Jam

The bottle that has found pride of place at the centre of many dining tables.

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Maggi Hot & Sweet Sauce

The go-to tomato sauce for omelette-bread and, of course, the samosa!

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Nestle Milkmaid Condensed Milk

The sweet and creamy delight that reminds you of mummy’s hand-made ice-cream, rabdi and so much more.

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Amul Butter

The makkhan for every slice of bread, roti, rusk and melts into almost everything we eat.

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Nescafe Coffee

The cup that elevates and has taken you through exam nights -- and the thick and thin of life.

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Brown & Polson Custard Powder

The yellow quick and easy dessert which made the perfect dinner ending. The jiggly-Rex jelly was the other claimant to the meethe mein kya hai query.

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