YOUNGSTERS got a taste of India when they visited a take-away restaurant as part of a school project into the country.

South Otterington Primary School, near Northallerton, visited the Raj of India, in Thirsk, to see how the food was cooked and to enjoy a meal.

The girls in the group, aged nine to 11, also got to try on saris at the Long Street restaurant during the visit on Wednesday.

Teacher Louise Knowles said: “It was fabulous and the pupils had an enjoyable time. The pupils were really impressed by the efficiency of the kitchen and how quickly they got the food ready and the way they made the naan bread.

“They have just started learning about India at school and it was just a wonderful way to set things off for them.

“It brought life in India home to the children going on the visit and short of taking them to India it was the best way.”