is it a good idea to start with Five Survive as the first fiction book? I also want to develop a habit of reading as im not into reading much, i procrastinate alot when i start a book and i get bored, thats why i want to try fiction now.
Please suggest me some other books if this is not a good first pick, how about hunger games? I never watched the movie though, thanks
It was yummmmmy!!!
EDIT:
So a lot of you amazing people are asking for a recipe, i will just put it here for everyone to see -
Simple Steps:
1. Fry the eggs
Heat 1 tbsp desi ghee in a pan. Add the boiled eggs. Sprinkle a pinch of haldi, red chilli powder, and salt. Fry for 2–3 minutes until the eggs are coated with the masala. Remove the eggs and keep them aside.
2. Start the gravy
In the same pan, add kachhi ghani oil. Add jeera and tej patta. Saute until the jeera looks goldenish, it generally takes 2 mins.
3. Cook the onions
Add finely chopped onions and cook until they turn golden brown. Then add fine chopped ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the spices
Lower the flame. Add haldi, red chilli powder, jeera powder, dhaniya powder, mixed masala, and 1 small packet Maggi masala. Add a little hot water and cook the masala well on low flame until it starts releasing oil.
5. Add tomatoes
Add around 4 chopped medium tomatoes and salt. Mix well.
6. Cook the tomato masala
Cook for about 10 minutes on medium flame until the tomatoes soften and mix properly with the masala. The mixture should start looking like gravy. Add hot water if needed.
7. Slow cook the gravy (MOST IMPORTANT)
Cover the pan and cook on low flame for 35 minutes. Every 10 minutes, open the lid and stir the gravy well. Add hot water only if needed. By the end, the masala should be cooked properly and the oil should start releasing.
8. Adjust the gravy
Add more hot water to get the gravy consistency you like. Keep stirring well. Cook on high flame for 3–5 minutes.
9. Add the eggs
Add the fried eggs back into the gravy. Add garam masala and fresh coriander. Cook for another 2–3 minutes on high flame.
10. Rest the curry
Turn off the gas. Cover the pan again and let the curry rest for 20–30 minutes. This helps the flavours come together and makes the curry taste better.
Note
This recipe is inspired by Chef Sanjyot Keer’s Dhaba-Style Anda Masala Curry. I modified it slightly and left out a few things. Please reach out if you need any clarity.
I’m trying to understand when running local models is actually worth it. Is it mainly for privacy, no API bills, control/customization, coding, RAG over files, or something else?
For those who bought expensive hardware, was it worth it? Did it help you make money or improve your workflow?
I’m considering cloud GPU first vs buying a 24GB VRAM PC later. Any advice?
Hi everyone,
I’ve been working as a software engineer for almost 10 years. My main experience is with Node.js, and I currently work a lot with AWS/serverless: Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, etc.
I’m trying to create a new income stream using my skills. Freelancing is one option, but it feels like its way over crowded, I’m curious about other paths too, especially now with AI tools and coding agents changing the market.
For developers who are making side income:
What has worked for you?
What would you avoid?
I’d really appreciate practical advice from people who have tried this.
Hi everyone,
I’ve been working as a software engineer for almost 10 years. My main experience is with Node.js, and I currently work a lot with AWS/serverless: Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, etc.
I’m trying to create a new income stream using my skills. Freelancing is one option, but it feels like its way over crowded, I’m curious about other paths too, especially now with AI tools and coding agents changing the market.
For developers who are making side income:
What has worked for you?
What would you avoid?
I’d really appreciate practical advice from people who have tried this.
Hi everyone,
I’ve been working as a software engineer for almost 10 years. My main experience is with Node.js, and I currently work a lot with AWS/serverless: Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch, etc.
I’m trying to create a new income stream using my skills. Freelancing is one option, but it feels like its way over crowded, I’m curious about other paths too, especially now with AI tools and coding agents changing the market.
For developers who are making side income:
What has worked for you?
What would you avoid?
I’d really appreciate practical advice from people who have tried this.
For people running AWS Lambda in production:
How do you currently handle Lambda errors before users complain?
Do you just use CloudWatch alarms/logs, or do you have something cleaner?
I’m asking because digging through CloudWatch log streams, grouping repeated errors, and sending useful Slack alerts feels more painful than it should be.
Curious what your setup looks like:
- CloudWatch only?
- Datadog / Dashbird / Lumigo?
- Custom Lambda + SNS + Slack?
- Something else?
What’s the most annoying part of your current setup?
I just reached 30 and I’m earning a decent living, exploring hobbies, trying new things, and trying to figure out the stuff, religion, science, and what kind of path I want to carve for myself. So far I’ve lived by chasing what excites me, picking up different skills and hobbies along the way. I’d say I’m a pretty jolly guy overall, with my down moments too of course.
I still don’t know what the purpose of life is. Sometimes I think the question itself is kind of pointless, maybe there’s no objective answer and it’s just something different for everyone.
I’m not running after money, I’m running toward things I’m genuinely interested in. I had a phase where I’d evaluate everything through the lens of “will this make me money?” and i ended up not doing that thing.
10 years ago I was deeply passionate about something, didn’t give a f*ck about money, and ended up becoming successful in that field.
That’s the approach I’m trying to come back to, looking for some general life advice from guys here who’ve been around the block longer than me. Anything you wish you’d known, or anything that’s worked for you, would love to hear it.
I just reached 30 and I’m earning a decent living, exploring hobbies, trying new things, and trying to figure out the stuff, religion, science, and what kind of path I want to carve for myself. So far I’ve lived by chasing what excites me, picking up different skills and hobbies along the way. I’d say I’m a pretty jolly guy overall, with my down moments too of course.
I still don’t know what the purpose of life is. Sometimes I think the question itself is kind of pointless, maybe there’s no objective answer and it’s just something different for everyone.
I’m not running after money, I’m running toward things I’m genuinely interested in. I had a phase where I’d evaluate everything through the lens of “will this make me money?” and i ended up not doing that thing.
10 years ago I was deeply passionate about something, didn’t give a f*ck about money, and ended up becoming successful in that field.
That’s the approach I’m trying to come back to, looking for some general life advice from guys here who’ve been around the block longer than me. Anything you wish you’d known, or anything that’s worked for you, would love to hear it.