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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
Curry Mantra chef Adil Akhtar excels at southern Indian dosas and vegetarian stews. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
At Curry Mantra, creamy chicken korma is tinted with pistachios. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
A masala dosa, a crisp rice-flour crepe stuffed with a hash of potatoes and onions with a coconut chutney. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
The masala dosa split open. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
Goan fish curry. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
Curry Mantra beckons to diners with a bright neon sign. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
Tandoori chicken kebabs on skewers. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
The sunset-hued dining room is cozy and warm. Photograph by Scott Suchman
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Outtakes: Reviewing Curry Mantra
A beautiful wall hanging. Photograph by Scott Suchman