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Eating India, One State at a Time

Novelist Zac O'Yeah connects with Milan to share his insights from his culinary adventure across India and what the country's unique dishes reveal about its culture and people.

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By Milan Vaishnav and Zac O'Yeah
Published on Mar 12, 2024

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