Curry tacos on the banks of the Ganges

A ray of chiles with a pinch of coriander, black mustard seed and ginger around the edges. Out of the blue and in the nick of time, fresh juices from plump red tomatoes wash over the palate, putting out the fire. As the storm subsides, the sky clears, making way for puffs of cardamom and vanilla that blow lightly through with the breeze, keeping things cool on the banks of the river.