SALEEM

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Saleem Tailor from Rampur can size up your inseam with just a glance, no measuring tape required. Give him a needle and thread and he'll whip out a three-piece baba suit in a day. As long as his world is sewn with gussets and hems, it's all good. But separate him from his beloved mechanical Singer and the man's a wreck with crippling social anxiety. When he's not cross-stitching, Saleem hides in the anonymity of crowds, avoiding eye contact while waiting for his customary Daal Gosht. It's a treasured recipe from the royal kitchens of Rampur, immaculately tailored to taste.

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A ROYAL DISH
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DA-
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A ROYAL DISH
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"SPEAK LESS. EAT MORE."

- Saleem
THE ROYAL KITCHENS OF INDIA: A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE The Sailana Story Sailana, a princely state located in Madhya Pradesh, was famous for its hospitality, cuisine and wine, in the days of the Raj. The dishes from its kitchens were prepared with exotic spices, rose petals and sandalwood powder. The Kangra Connect Kangra, with its ancient fort, is presently the home of the Katoch Dynasty, considered to be the world’s oldest, surviving royal family. And its food, like its history, is homely, rich and intense. Among Kangra's festive food, their traditional meal, Dham, is celebrated far and wide. The Akheraj Saga For the uninitiated, the Akheraj Dynasty lies between the borders of Marwar and Mewar, and its cuisine, naturally, has been influenced by both. This region boasts of Hara Maans, Rabori and Matki Maans as its signature dishes. The Salar Jung Tale The Salar Jung family was a noble clan of the erstwhile Hyderabad state under the Nizams. It is said that the royal women of this clan would sit with Hakims to gauge the link between food and health. The cuisine relies on fresh ingredients, and uses a souring agent in every dish, adding a tartness in their food.