Back in India, G, my better half, and I had decided that we would go on a diet, shave off a few kilos, and make more space for the alluring delicacies that awaited us in Johannesburg. Much to our credit, we did just that, eating protein rich and fat free food, that made us feel, and hopefully look, lighter as well. Hung curd went into salads and sandwiches, replacing mayonnaise, a step that made us feel that we were on the right track.