Photo story: eating with a Kayasth family in Delhi
India’s Kayasth people sit outside the caste system, their culture and cuisine crossing religious and class divides. In Delhi, the Chandra family throws plenty of its own andaz — personal style — into the mix.
Published 27 Jun 2019, 11:35 BST, Updated 17 Feb 2021, 16:35 GMT
Akhil serves Manu’s new egg creation.
Photograph by Matt Parker
The Chandra's vegetable vendor checks his stock, while a driver reads the paper and a guard looks on.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Manu Chandra and his aunt, Sangeeta.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Mutton shoulder being cut in the South Block Market.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Anil Chandra measures out cumin seeds.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Kumi Chandra taking time out.
Photograph by Matt Parker
The family enjoys lunch.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Mutton mutthi kebabs garnished with fresh coriander, on the table before serving.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Mutthi kebab.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Eggs Kayasth (recipe overleaf)
Photograph by Matt Parker
Anil's mutton curry.
Photograph by Matt Parker
Manu Chandra sprinkles fresh coriander over the dishes.
Photograph by Matt Parker
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