Emily Madapusi Pera is a writer based in Providence, RI, and who makes frequent trips to India with her husband. She would like to extend Pongal greetings to the Tamil and Telugu sides of the family; and to offer special thanks to Amma and Appa, who are always there to greet them at the airport.
For the last few blocks, we jog and then cool down. Signalling that the day is underway, smells of sizzling garlic, chilli, and garam masala waft from open-windowed kitchens.
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