https://www.scmp.com/rss/501424/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com The middle-aged man picks up a ladle full of boiled peas and dunks them into a mixing bowl. Using the same ladle he then picks spices – ground cumin, red chilli powder, dried mango powder – and rock salt. With the accuracy of an expert and agility of a child, he mixes the spices and peas in one swift movement. Next, he distributes the mixture in pattals, bowls made of dried leaves, and serves them to eager customers. Not far away, on a pushcart, a young man carries a tray of white frothy foam.... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3051169/vegetarian-meals-old-delhi-breakfast-lunch-dinner-and-late?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3051169/vegetarian-meals-old-delhi-breakfast-lunch-dinner-and-late?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:30:07 +0000 If you look at the map of the Indian subcontinent, Dondra appears as a tiny dot at its southernmost tip. Sail south from here, and you would reach no land mass before Antarctica. Its an ideal place to tie up your boat and begin your exploration of Serendib (Island of Jewels), as Muslims called Sri Lanka. Emerald vegetation, azure waters, and white sands define the beaches here. Colourful fishing boats and untouched nature provide postcard moments, but what makes the town special is its history,... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3021164/place-escape-crowds-sri-lankas-farthest-south-dondra?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3021164/place-escape-crowds-sri-lankas-farthest-south-dondra?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Aug 2019 12:45:13 +0000