The air fills with the sharp, earthy scent of —the essential technique of tempering whole spices like mustard seeds and cumin in hot ghee to release their volatile oils. Kavita follows an Ayurvedic rhythm , preparing the day's largest meal for noon when the sun—and the body's digestive fire, or —is at its peak. Her kitchen is a living museum of ancient methods:
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