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The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.

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Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince, BBC News reported.

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India · Asia
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BBC News
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Key names
Indian, America, Ranji Smile
Section
Lifestyle

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