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The glimpse into the family’s regal tradition was shared by Yaduveer Wadiyar of the Wadiyar dynasty of Mysore at a panel discussion held on the significance of satvik food in the city on Sunday. “There was a particular cuisine that was prepared for the Vijayanagara kings, which was low on spices to soothe the digestive system. Back then, there was a time when the whole village was fed one meal of the royal cuisine. New recipes were always a craze and that’s how Mysore Pak came into the scene. It was born out of the urge that one of my ancestors had to bring out a new sweet,” said Wadiyar, adding that the legacy is something that makes our Indian heritage richer..