The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word IDLI
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The straight part
We know that "Fare from India" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case fare from india = idli.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does IDLI mean?
IDLI noun- A Southeast Asian cake made from rice and lentils, whose ground mixture is fermented and steamed in a mold.