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Zara & Omie: Khichdi Kind Of Day

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Leena Mahtani
Sep 10, 2025
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Some days call for something simple, cozy, and full of comfort. For Papa, that meant stepping into unfamiliar territory: the kitchen.

When Zara and Misha spotted him at the stove, their eyes went wide.
“Why is Papa in the kitchen?” whispered Zara.
“I thought Papa only cooks… toast,” added Misha.

But this wasn’t toast day. It was a khichdi kind of day. Rice …

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