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Cheyyur, South of Mahābalipuram
This village, off the tourist trail, lies 48 km south of Mahābalipuram, before Merkanam, 6 km to the right of the Pondicherry road. Two remarkable old temples are…
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Viparyaya
a Sanskrit term meaning, according to the Yoga Sutra of Patañjali, the flawed knowledge or erroneous judgment based on the senses by means of the…
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Masala Dosa (for 2–3 people)
Masala dosa: a thin rice-and-lentil crêpe filled with a spiced potato preparation. Ingredients A batter made from rice…
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Vegetable Upma (for 2 people)
Upma, a savoury “porridge” of toasted semolina (rava) with vegetables and spices — a classic Indian breakfast. Ingredients…
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Onion Bhaji (Onion Fritters)
Onion bhaji, crisp and spiced onion fritters — a much-loved Indian starter, here Ranesh’s way (Blue Elephant, Mahābalipuram).…
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Pongal, the Harvest Festival
Pongal, the festival of the rice harvest and of thanksgiving: four of the most colourful days in South…
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Chapatis
Chapatis, wheat flatbreads cooked in a pan — the base of the Indian meal, here with an onion-and-tomato…
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Idli (for 12 idlis)
Idli are the soft, steamed rice-and-lentil cakes of South India — a light, classic breakfast. The quickest way…
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Palak Paneer
Palak paneer: soft spinach and paneer, scented with cinnamon and mustard seeds — a vegetarian classic. Ingredients spinach…
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Pappadams
Pappadams, thin crisp wafers that accompany every Indian meal — ready in seconds. Ingredients pappadams sunflower oil Preparation…
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Biryani Rice (for 4 people)
Vegetable biryani: fragrant rice with vegetables, whole spices and fresh mint, to serve with a raita. Ingredients 2…
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Bijni Curry (Aubergines)
Bijni curry: small aubergines simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices — a very simple vegetarian curry. Ingredients 6…
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Coconut Rice
Coconut rice: a mild rice with fresh coconut, lifted with mustard seeds and dal. Ingredients 1 cup rice,…
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Lemon Rice (3–4 people)
Lemon rice, a tangy rice with lemon, mustard seeds and curry leaves — fresh and fragrant. Ingredients 2…
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