The Copper Kettle

Chicory-blend decoction, steamed milk, poured the old way.

Steeped eighteen hours. Served black over ice.

Double shot, crushed green cardamom, a little jaggery.

Three eggs, green chilli, coriander, buttered sourdough.

Fermented overnight, crisped in ghee, coconut chutney.

Smashed avocado, chilli oil, lemon, on seeded rye.

Charred thigh meat, pickled onion, mint yoghurt.

Smoked paneer, mint chutney, pressed on grilled ciabatta.

Burnt on top, barely set in the middle.

Seventy percent dark, sea salt, crème fraîche.

Fresh lime, black salt, soda poured at the table.

Cold-pressed watermelon, mint, a squeeze of lime.