Over the years, we’ve skilled a change within the valuation of forex. Gone are the times once we used to get a bar of chocolate for Re.1 or a plate of chaat for 50 paisa (and even much less). In truth, throughout the 80s and 90s, cafes and eating places used to promote dal makhani, butter rooster, naan and extra at an unimaginable quantity. And we lately acquired a glimpse of the identical. How, you surprise? A well-liked New Delhi-based restaurant lately took to social media to share a invoice dated December 20, 1985.

It was a invoice from Lazeez Restaurant and Hotel, positioned in Lajpat Nagar – the full quantity provides as much as a measly Rs. 26.30. You heard us. The restaurant took to Facebook to share the invoice that exhibits the gadgets ordered had been shahi paneer, dal makhni, raita and some chapatis. Now, what amused us was – shahi paneer costed Rs. 8, dal makhani and raita costed Rs. 5 every and chapatis had been Rs. 6. Take a take a look at the put up.

The invoice very quickly took social media by storm. While some customers had been baffled by the full quantity, some acquired nostalgic seeing the invoice.

“Nowadays, we can get only one roti for the total price,” wrote one. Another particular person commented,

“Aaha! Woh din bhi kya din the (Those were the ‘golden’ days).” A 3rd particular person wrote, “Kaun se jamane ka bill hai (Of which era is the bill?).”

Another particular person wrote, “Wow… shahi paneer is only for Rs. 8,” A remark learn, “Sambhal ke rakhna, iski bahut value hogi (keep it safe; it is of great value).”

What are your ideas on this ‘iconic’ invoice? Do tell us within the feedback under.

About Somdatta SahaExplorer- that is what Somdatta likes to name herself. Be it by way of meals, folks or locations, all she craves for is to know the unknown. A easy aglio olio pasta or daal-chawal and a great film could make her day.