Salim wants to sing quawallis but is selling biryani at Jama Masjid instead. Parvati paints earthen pots in Pataliputra andfinds an unlikely customer. Meet Sadiq's father, the most bad-temperedcook in the city of Lucknow. These delicious tales, a mixed bag of mystery, adventure and humour, will take you on an exciting trip through Indian history.