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The North Indian standard done properly — a velvety tomato-cream gravy with enough spice and tang to avoid the watered-down tourist-trap version
Fragrant basmati layered with well-marinated meat and whole spices — a reliable version of a dish that separates serious kitchens from shortcuts
Slow-cooked black lentils in a buttery, smoky gravy — the benchmark vegetarian dish for any North Indian kitchen worth its salt
Fresh paneer in a deeply spiced, creamy spinach sauce — a litmus test dish that Leela handles with evident seriousness
