in india, with their ancient heritage and many cultures, they have inherited a variety of cuisines, incomparable and unsurpassable. the maharajas invariably were epicures of indisputable repute. fine kitchens were maintained and best cooks sought. amongst them it was a status symbol as to whose table provided the most unusual and luxurious fare. the cooks zealously guarded their recipe secrets and the precious formulae often went from father to son. those not passed on have been...