Curry, jacket potatoes and paella had a better impact.

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According to my gastric guardian, I had nothing to fear from the vada (pronounced "wahda") a mixture of chunky mashed potatoes, curry leaves, cilantro, mustard seeds and other spices, dipped in a turmeric- and chili-powder-laced chickpea flour batter, then deep fried.

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The stew may include Chinese five-spice, curry powder, chilies, carrots, potatoes, daikon, fresh coconut water and beer.

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