Curry Elvis Cooks - Fusion Cuisine Recipes and Food Philosophy

In some branches of Buddhism, monks and nuns abstain from any "spices" except for ginger and salt, so as not to offend the higher spirits with bad breath while chanting. In India, some widows abstain from both meat and dairy, certain spices, and items such as garlic, which some consider to be a type of meat.

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