How a soup made from cattle feed went from poor man's food to a Delicacy

The festive air was palpable, the house was decked up with flowers and tender mango leaves, which were considered auspicious for happy occasions. The women and young girls were decked up, too, in colorful clothes and jewelry. While the kitchen was humming with activity, a big pot of soup was simmering on the stove, and the air was filled with heavenly aromas of spices.