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A conversation with a grocer |
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| A conversation on buying groceries from a traditional grocer. The names of commonly used Kashmiri spices are introduced. |
Grocer: What would you like, sir? 
Ashok: I have a list of things. 
Grocer: Tell me the items. I shall note them down. 
Ashok: One kilo of sugar, half a kilo of tea, three kilos of rice, and one kilo of da:l. 
Grocer: Which type of da:l? 
Ashok: Beans. 
Grocer: Would you like anything else? 
Ashok: Yes, spices. 
Grocer: What kind of spices? 
Ashok: Half a kilo each of turmeric, ginger, fennel seed, and red pepper. 
Grocer: Would you perhaps want some cardamom, etc.? 
Ashok: Yes, one rupee's worth of cardamom and one rupee's worth of cinnamon. Oh yes, also one kilo of salt. 
Grocer: Anything else? 
Ashok: No, that is all. How long will it take? 
Grocer: Just ten or fifteen minutes. 
Ashok: How much is it? 
Grocer: The total is thirty rupees and fifty paise. 
Ashok: Here is your money. 
Grocer: Thank you. |
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