Helloji,” a crisp Punjabi accent greets the writer over the phone, apologising profusely for the delay due to a promo shoot, and preparing for his trip to the US the same night.u00a0Pleasantries done, Vikas Khanna is more than excited to talk about his love for food and his latest book, Savour Mumbai — A Culinary Journey Through India’s Melting Pot.

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Vikas Khanna’s book, Savour Mumbai — A Culinary Journey Through India’s Melting Pot, is published by Westland and costs Rs 895