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Eating in India street food on a tiny budget is actually very easy, with so much amazing food under $1. The Indian Rupee fluctuates periodically, however generally one can count that the exchange rate will always stay between 50-60 Rupees to one US Dollar, and the number of goods one can buy with that amount is limitless here. A new series from Wilderness Films, titled “India Under a Dollar”, has arrived to explore the possibilities of cheap living from day to day in this country, and the possibilities are endless! Masala chai is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs. Originating in India, the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses. Although traditionally prepared by a decoct
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