Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
A marriage of stuffed eggplant or brinjal and South Indian-flavoured rice has a new outcome.
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The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.
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A tantalising mix of Bedgi chillies, coriander and tamarind, make the MasterChef winner's dish taste so heavenly.
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A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.
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Khichdi -- prepared using rice, pulses, coarse cereals and spices -- has been selected as Brand India Food
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A finger-licking dish of crabs and moringa leaves.
Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.
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'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'
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