Haha it'll be interesting to see if this picks up in India at all. I like the idea of fish and chips with turmeric and chili powder.

Quoted: A celebrity British chef hopes to win over Indian palates with her version of "bland" British food. "I have turned the whole process around - here I'm adding spices to English dishes to make them more acceptable," said Malhi

What's up with the NY Times doing so many stories on Indian street food? I have to admit, though, it would be very sad to see the streets of Delhi vendor-less even if high-end places serve the same snacks. Anyway, where's the fun in eating kebabs or chaat in a fancy overly hygienic restaurant?

Quoted: With the government cracking down on sidewalk cookery, and high-end restaurants serving snacks usually found only by the roadside, Indian street food is under threat.

My favorite fancy Indian restaurant in NYC. Not too pretentious, and the menu has plenty of classics, inventive combinations, and surprisingly good Indian wine! Also, great ambiance and service - and not super pricey given the caliber.

Lentil prices have been going through the roof since India's export ban! Fortunately, it's only temporary...

Quoted: The Jackson Heights community suffers from high prices since India stopped exporting lentils to stabilize their domestic prices.