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The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

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The Indian chef who brought curry to America - then vanished

Indian chef Ranji Smile opened America’s first Indian restaurant in 1901 - then became a fake prince.

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Ranji Smile's contributions to American cuisine are notable.

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