Foods seemalkarthik Has Tried

These dangling decorations of lemon and chili peppers are meant to ward off a goddess of misfortune.

This chewable Indian digestive soothes stomachs, freshens breath, and might give you cancer.

The key to this coffee is fresh milk—preferably straight from the cow.

This triple-distilled cashew fruit liquor is a source of Goan pride.

This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.

Essential to South Asian cuisine, the flavoring is illegal in some countries.

This fermented purple carrot elixir practically makes itself.

The pistachio fudge makes a vibrant accompaniment to celebrations in Northern India.

These dark fried milk balls are flecked with gold and dipped in scented syrup.

Japan's traditional temple cuisine features meals that are nutritionally and visually balanced.

Some fish can dance.

A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.