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The burning pit, Yawat, Pune District
The burning pit, Yawat, Pune District
Carefully piled cow dung cakes lit up. When the flames subside, the pit is ready for roasting.

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Once the New Year bash is over, folks look forward to Hurda (hur as in hurray; da as in Darwin) Party. Hurda is the name given to tender Jowar - the main staple grain of rural Maharashtra, India. In early January, Jowar grain is juicy and very tender. Just the right time to be eaten roasted. That's were cow dung takes over. Cakes of dried cow dung make for excellent roasting medium - slow and long lasting. Read more…

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