As a child, I was extremely fond of what is known as ‘Thachchi Mammu’ in Tamil Nadu. This was a dish my mother used to feed me in copious amounts. For those of you who are wondering what this mysterious-sounding dish actually is, let me assure you it is not an exotic delicacy from Japan or Thailand, but is just plain curd rice. I used to gobble down ‘Thacchi Mammu’...