In pictures: 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.27 June 2019

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Akhil serves Manu’s new egg creation.

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The Chandra's vegetable vendor checks his stock, while a driver reads the paper and a guard looks on.

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Manu Chandra and his aunt, Sangeeta.

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Mutton shoulder being cut in the South Block Market.

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Anil Chandra measures out cumin seeds.

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Kumi Chandra taking time out.

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The family enjoys lunch.

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Mutton mutthi kebabs garnished with fresh coriander, on the table before serving.

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Mutthi kebab.

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Eggs Kayasth (recipe overleaf)

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Anil's mutton curry.

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Manu Chandra sprinkles fresh coriander over the dishes.

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