The absolute antithesis of each other, Mumbai (Bombay) and Goa, line the same stretch of west Indian coastline and on the map can appear like a hop-skip-and jump away from each other – they’re not. It can take a day …

India has one of the most diverse and fascinating cuisines in the world and eating there quickly becomes a pleasurable pastime. And it’s largely thanks to the spices.

The main ones used are chilli pepper, garlic, cumin, black mustard seed, …