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