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Anglo-Indian Cuisine – a Legacy of Flavours from the Past

Author : Bridget White
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1477251642
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (772 download)

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Download or read book Anglo-Indian Cuisine – a Legacy of Flavours from the Past written by Bridget White and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anglo-Indian Cuisine: A Legacy of Flavours from the Past is a comprehensive and unique collection of easy-to-follow recipes of popular and well-loved Anglo-Indian dishes. The repertoire is rich and vast, ranging from roasts, cutlets, croquettes, pasties, etc., to mouthwatering curries, side dishes, spicy fries, foogaths, biryani and pilafs, pickles, chutneys etc., picking up plenty of hybrids along the way. The sumptuous Anglo-Indian dishes such as Yellow Coconut Rice and Mince Ball (Kofta) Curry / Bad Word Curry, Pepper Water, Mulligatawny Soup, Grandmas Country Captain Chicken, Railway Mutton Curry, Dak Bungalow Curry, Crumbed Lamb Chops, Anglo-Indian Masala Chops, Pepper Steaks, Beef Country Captain, Ding Ding, Stews, Duck Buffat, Almorth, Brinjal Pickle, Salt Fish Pickle, Fish Padda, etc., which were very popular in the olden days, will take one on an exotic nostalgic journey to culinary paradise. Anglo-Indian Cuisine: A Legacy of Flavours from the Past was selected as the Winner from India under the category Best Culinary History Book by Gourmand International Spain, Gourmand World Cook Books Awards 2012.

A Collection of Simple Anglo-Indian Recipes

Author : Bridget White
Publisher : Partridge Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1482856387
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (828 download)

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Download or read book A Collection of Simple Anglo-Indian Recipes written by Bridget White and published by Partridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-24 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A COLLECTION OF SIMPLE ANGLO-INDIAN RECIPES is a revised, consolidated version of four earlier Recipe Books of Bridget White, namely Bridgets Anglo-Indian Delicacies, A Collection of Anglo-Indian Roasts, Casseroles and Bakes, The Anglo-Indian Snack Box &The Anglo-Indian Festive Hamper. More than 350 Recipes of traditional, popular and well loved, Anglo-Indian Dishes have been specially selected from these earlier Cook Books and featured in this Omni-bus Edition. This single Consolidated Imprint of easy- to- follow Recipes features Soups, Pepper Water & Vindaloo, Curries & Fries, Roasts & Stews, Chops and Cutlets, Croquettes & Rissoles, Foogaths and Vegetarian Delights, Rice Dishes & Pilafs, Pickles & Relishes, Casseroles and Baked Dishes, Snacks & Short Eats, Nibbles & Finger food, Sweets & Desserts, Custards & Puddings, Christmas Cakes & Festive Treats, Curry Powders, etc. The huge selection of Anglo-Indian dishes featured in this Cookery book will surely take one on a sentimental and nostalgic journey down memory lane of old forgotten Anglo-Indian Culinary Delights. All the old dishes cooked during the time of the Raj have now revived to suit present day tastes and palates. This Cookery Book would also serve as a Ready Reckoner and a useful guide for teaming up dishes for everyday Anglo-Indian Meals as well as for festive and special occasions.

Anglo-Indian Delicacies

Author : Bridget White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (152 download)

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Download or read book Anglo-Indian Delicacies written by Bridget White and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-28 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anglo-Indian Delicacies is a collection of Recipes of popular vintage and contemporary Cuisine of Colonial India. Old favourites such as Pork Bhooni, Devil Pork Curry, Calcutta Cutlets, Fish Kedegeree, Double Onions Meat Curry, Camp Soup, Bengal Lancers Shrimp Curry, Boiled Mutton chops, etc have been given a new lease of life. The recipes are simple and extremely easy to follow. The very names of the dishes will surely bring back nostalgic memories of by gone days to many. As with the earlier books, it will make a useful addition to a personal Anglo-Indian Recipe Collection.

Anglo-Indian Food And Customs

Author : Patricia Brown
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 9351181405
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Anglo-Indian Food And Customs written by Patricia Brown and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2000-10-14 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: East meets West to create a unique cuisine of mixed European and Indian parentage, the Anglo-Indians adopted the religion, manners and clothing of their European forefathers. Yet, over the years, those of them who made India their home successfully integrated into the mainstream of Indian society. And some of the most glorious results of this assimilation took shape in the kitchen, the territory of the memsahib and her trusted khansamah. Anglo-Indian cuisine is a delicious blend of East and West, rich with the liberal use of coconut, yogurt and almonds, and flavoured with an assortment of spices. Roasts And Curries, Pulaos And Breads, Cakes And Sweetmeats, All Have A Distinctive Flavour. The Western Bias For Meats And Eggs Is Offset By The Indian Fondness For Rice, Vegetables, Curds, Papads, Pickles And Chutneys. And There Is A Great Deal Of Innovation And Variety In Soups, Entrees, Side Dishes, Sauces, Salads And Desserts.

Kolar Gold Fields - Down Memory Lane

Author : Bridget White
Publisher : Author House
ISBN 13 : 1452051038
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Kolar Gold Fields - Down Memory Lane written by Bridget White and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kolar Gold Fields is a small mining town in the erstwhile Mysore State (now known as Karnataka) in India. It was owned by the John Taylor and Sons Company, a British Mining Firm for more than a century. It was well known for its Colonial ambience and was called Little England due to its British and Anglo-Indian population. It was one of Indias earliest industrialized towns and was unique for its secular and egalitarian society. Aptly named Kolar Gold Fields Down Memory Lane the book undertakes a nostalgic journey right from the days of the origins of the Kolar Gold Mines, its historical and mythological connections, its golden progress through the years under the John Taylor and Sons Company, its gradual decline, and the final closure of the once prosperous Kolar Gold Mining Company in 2003. Thus ending a golden chapter in History, which now lies buried in the annals of time. It then moves on to the Anglo-Indian Community (a living legacy of the British Raj) in the early days of KGF. It brings out vividly the glorious and cosmopolitan life led by that tiny vibrant community in KGF who lived in sprawling bungalows with beautiful gardens and domestic helpers at their beck and call. It recalls the grand Christmas Balls and Dances held at the Skating Rink and the Jam Sessions and Pound Parties in Buffalo Lodge. It finally focuses on the author's childhood memories of growing up in KGF in the 1950s and 60s. It reminds one of lifes many simple pleasures home, family, school, playmates, entertainments, games, etc. It recalls memories of old familiar haunts and landmarks of KGF and the people who were an indispensable part of life in those days. It succeeds in preserving the nuances of a bygone era.

The Anglo-Indian Festive Hamper

Author : Bridget White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (467 download)

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Download or read book The Anglo-Indian Festive Hamper written by Bridget White and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE ANGLO-INDIAN FESTIVE HAMPER is a collection of popular Anglo-Indian festive goodies, such as Cakes, Sweets, Puddings, Sandwiches, Preserves, Home-made Wines, etc, etc. The repertoire is rich and quite vast and takes you on a sentimental and nostalgic trip of old forgotten delicacies. These mouth watering concoctions are a mix of both 'European' and 'Indian', thus making it a veritable "Anglo-Indian" Festive Hamper. The easy-to-follow directions make the preparation of these old, popular, mouth watering goodies, simple, enjoyable and problem-free.

A Grandmother's Legacy

Author : Jenny Mallin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781527211193
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (111 download)

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Download or read book A Grandmother's Legacy written by Jenny Mallin and published by . This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cookbook memoir which mingles the history of the author's family going right back to 1844 and British Raj India, and her grandmothers' recipes that were prudently passed down through the generations. Each recipe has been lovingly researched, leading Jenny on a road of discovery about her ancestors, and clues to their rich and eventful past.

Cooking Without Fire No Flame, No Fire Recipes

Author : Bridget White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Cooking Without Fire No Flame, No Fire Recipes written by Bridget White and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-02 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "COOKING WHOUT FIRE - No Flame, No Fire Recipes" is a delightful collection of easy to make dishes that require no cooking or heating. The repertoire ranges from Simple Salads, Scrumptious Sandwiches, Wraps and Rolls with a Twist, Small Bites, Savoury Quickies & Finger Foods, Delectable Delights, Desserts and Sweet Treats, Smoothies and Shakes. The Recipes call for ingredients that are easily available at home and are quick and easy to prepare, besides being tasty, healthy and nutritious. Making these delicious treats would be a rewarding and entertaining past time for Kids and parents too. Making it the perfect opportunity for family bonding. These recipes are also useful when your child is participating in a Non-Fire Cooking Competition in school or in a Birthday Party Cooking Challenge Competition such as a Top Chef Cooking Party Game, etc. It would also be useful for a team event competition in office or at a Church Event. The options for using the recipes to make and enjoy these delicious treats in this book are endless.

Flavours Of Delhi

Author : Charmaine O'Brien
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 9351182371
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (511 download)

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Download or read book Flavours Of Delhi written by Charmaine O'Brien and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-02-03 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just as each ruler left his architectural mark on Delhi, so each bequeathed to it a culinary legacy. flavors of Delhi: A Food Lover’s Guide tells the story of Delhi through its food. It explores the city’s culinary history beginning with Indraprastha, taking us through the Sultanate period, Mughal rule and the British raj, and bringing us right up to the present. Professional chef and food writer Charmaine O’Brien’s love for Delhi and its culinary delights is evident. She tells us not only what to eat, but also where to eat it. From paranthas in the galis of Chandni Chowk to kakori kababs at the fancy Dum Pukht, from chaat at a roadside stall to appams at Keraleeyam, from fresh fruit and vegetables at INA Market to fish at Chittaranjan Park, O’Brien takes us on a guided tour through the capital, encouraging us to sample and savour as we see. History comes alive as the recipes in this book allow us to recreate the varied flavors of the city in our kitchens. The result of extensive travel and research, and lavishly illustrated with photographs taken by Kirsten Grant, Flavors of Delhi is a fascinating read that whets the reader’s interest and appetite.

Curry

Author : Colleen Taylor Sen
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1861897049
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (618 download)

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Download or read book Curry written by Colleen Taylor Sen and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2009-11-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curry is one of the most widely used—and misused—terms in the culinary lexicon. Outside of India, the word curry is often used as a catchall to describe any Indian dish or Indian food in general, yet Indians rarely use it to describe their own cuisine. Curry answers the question, “What is curry?” by giving a lively historical and descriptive account of a dish that has many incarnations. In this global history, food writer Colleen Taylor Sen describes in detail the Anglo-Indian origins of curry and how this widely used spice has been adapted throughout the world. Exploring the curry universe beyond India and Great Britain, her chronicles include the elegant, complex curries of Thailand; the exuberant curry/rotis of the Caribbean; kari/raisu, Japan’s favorite comfort food; Indonesian gulais and rendang; Malaysia’s delicious Nonya cuisine; and exotic Western hybrids such as American curried chicken salad, German currywurst, and Punjabi-Mexican-Hindu pizza. Along the way, Sen unravels common myths about curry and Indian food and illuminates the world of curry with excerpts from popular songs, literary works, historical and modern recipes, and illustrations depicting curry dishes and their preparations. A vibrant, flavorful book about an increasingly popular food, Curry will find a wide audience of cooking enthusiasts and hungry fans of Indian food.

Chilli & Mint

Author : Torie True
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781910863879
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (638 download)

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Download or read book Chilli & Mint written by Torie True and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chilli and Mint will be an instant favourite for anyone who is interested in food and spice (but not necessarily spicy food!) or the intricacies of Indian home cooking. Written by Torie True, an established food writer and cookery teacher, this beautiful cookbook contains over 100 recipes to bring a little more spice into your culinary repertoire. Chilli and Mint takes readers on an informative and intoxicating journey from breakfasts worth getting up for, comforting dals and punchy chutneys to sweet and savoury treats, staple Indian breads and spice blends. There are plenty of tips and tricks for creating successful dishes from scratch, alongside a wealth of information on Indian spices, suppliers, kitchen equipment, fresh ingredients and menu ideas. By following Torie's accessible step-by-step recipes, anyone can explore the everyday delights of India's wonderfully diverse cuisine at home.

The Microwave Cook Book of Anglo-Indian Recipes

Author : Bridget White
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781637541975
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book The Microwave Cook Book of Anglo-Indian Recipes written by Bridget White and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MICROWAVE COOKBOOK OF ANGLO-INDIAN RECIPES, is an interesting collection of easy- to- follow Recipes of popular and well-loved Anglo-Indian dishes. I have selected the most popular recipes from all my earlier Anglo-Indian Recipe Books and brought them out in this book. All these recipes have been in my family for generations. The selection offered in the book ranges from Microwave Breakfast Recipes, Soups, Pepper-Water and Mulligatawny, mouth-watering Curries of Chicken, Meat, Pork, Seafood, Eggs, Vegetarian and Rice dishes, Desserts, Festive Sweets, Home-made Curry Powders, etc., that could be made in a jiffy. Dishes such as Anglo-Indian Pepper Water, Mulligatawny, Country Captain Chicken, Chicken Jalfrazie, Meat Ball Curry (Bad Word Curry) and Coconut Rice, Railway Mutton Curry, Lamb Stew, Beef Pepper Fry, Pork Vindaloo, Pork Devil Fry, Fish Moley, Prawn Vindaloo, Egg Curries, Vegetable Foogaths and Side Dishes, Pilafs / Pilau of Beef, Mutton, Chicken, are sure to bring on nostalgic memories evocative of a by-gone era. A mixture of East and West to anyone who likes Anglo-Indian food. Desserts and Festive Sweets include the classic Bread Pudding, chocolate and almond fudge, Coconut Sweets (Barfi) Dol Dol and many other popular festive treats. I have also included tips on thawing and defrosting raw food items, reheating cooked food, the type of dishes or containers that should be made use of, how to clean the inside of the microwave, besides many other helpful hints and suggestions for cooking in microwave ovenThe easy-to-follow recipes make cooking these old, popular, sumptuous dishes, enjoyable and problem-free in your Microwave. I am confident that anyone who follows these recipes will turn out dishes that will truly be a gastronomic delight besides having a rendezvous with History.

NEW MODERN COOKERY BOOK (Hindi)

Author : ASHA RANI VOHRA
Publisher : V&S Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9350573695
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (55 download)

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Download or read book NEW MODERN COOKERY BOOK (Hindi) written by ASHA RANI VOHRA and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a fact that to win a person's heart, one must serve him with delicious food and exotic drinks. Hence, preparing tasty, healthy and good food is a must for all women - whether a housewife or a working lady to win her man's heart. Well, men also these days are taking a keen interest in learning the art of cooking and some of the great chefs of the world are all men. As we know, India is a vast country with such a great diversity in food habits and preparations, and that it is almost impossible to include all the recipes and dishes in one book. However, this book contains about 150 salient and popular recipes from all over the country. The unique features of the book are besides dealing with the ingredients, methods of preparation of various mouth-watering recipes along with the time consumed in easy and simple language, it serves as an overall guide imparting an in-depth knowledge about the art of cooking, serving, decorating your dining table or ambience, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, ventilation, etc. It also serves as a manual teaching you the right way of cooking and using mechanical gadgets, such as gas stoves, electric ovens, heaters, cookers, toasters, mixies, grinders, etc for efficient and faster cooking. All the recipes given in this book have been accompanied with attractive photographs and a tip off at the bottom of each giving some valuable information or knowledge about the particular recipe.So, hurry up friends, and buy the book to give a vent to your cooking instincts and Learn The Art of Cooking, Serving and Entertaining your friends, family and guests.

Book of Rachel

Author : David Esther
Publisher : Penguin Enterprise
ISBN 13 : 9780143444534
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (445 download)

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Download or read book Book of Rachel written by David Esther and published by Penguin Enterprise. This book was released on 2018-07-20 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Sahitya Akademi Award 2010 A gripping story of a lone Jewish woman battling land sharks to keep her community alive Rachel lives alone by the sea. Her children have long migrated to Israel as have her Bene Israel Jew neighbours. Taking care of the local synagogue and preparing exquisite traditional Jewish dishes sustains Rachel's hope of seeing the community come together again at a future time. When developers make moves to acquire the synagogue and its surrounding land, Rachel's vehement opposition takes the synagogue committee and the town by surprise. Written with warmth and humour, Book of Rachel is a captivating tale of a woman's battle to live life on her own terms. Continuing the saga of the unique Bene Israel Jews in India, it adds to Esther David's reputation as a writer of grace and power.

Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors

Author : Sonali Dev
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062839063
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors written by Sonali Dev and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author Sonali Dev launches a new series about the Rajes, an immigrant Indian family descended from royalty, who have built their lives in San Francisco... It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep. Dr. Trisha Raje is San Francisco’s most acclaimed neurosurgeon. But that’s not enough for the Rajes, her influential immigrant family who’s achieved power by making its own non-negotiable rules: · Never trust an outsider · Never do anything to jeopardize your brother’s political aspirations · And never, ever, defy your family Trisha is guilty of breaking all three rules. But now she has a chance to redeem herself. So long as she doesn’t repeat old mistakes. Up-and-coming chef DJ Caine has known people like Trisha before, people who judge him by his rough beginnings and place pedigree above character. He needs the lucrative job the Rajes offer, but he values his pride too much to indulge Trisha’s arrogance. And then he discovers that she’s the only surgeon who can save his sister’s life. As the two clash, their assumptions crumble like the spun sugar on one of DJ’s stunning desserts. But before a future can be savored there’s a past to be reckoned with... A family trying to build home in a new land. A man who has never felt at home anywhere. And a choice to be made between the two.

Tasting India

Author : Christine Manfield
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1925791327
Total Pages : 1038 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Tasting India written by Christine Manfield and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christine Manfield’s ode to Indian cooking quickly immerses you in the colour, spice, strong flavours and glorious chaos of the sub-continent ... a cookbook that’s practical, yes, but also full of heart. Gourmet Traveller ‘This is my story of India, a story gathered across many visits, connecting with people in various walks of life. The recipes I’ve collected along the way reflect the stories of countless mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sons of daughters, brothers, sisters and aunts, as told to me during my travels.’ Tasting India is a gastronomic odyssey through home kitchens, crowded alleyways, fine restaurants and street shacks to explore the masterful, complex and vibrant tapestry of Indian cuisine. Along the way, this captivating country comes alive as Christine Manfield describes its food, landscape, culture and traditions with her trademark passion, curiosity and expertise. This award winning cookbook has been fully revised in paperback and includes three new chapters on the Punjab, Gujarat and Hyderabad, plus Christine’s insider tips on where to sleep, eat and shop throughout India. AWARDS International Cookbook of the Year, 2012 International Association of Culinary Professionals, New York Best Culinary Travel Book, 2012 IACP awards, New York Best Illustrated Book, 2012 Australian Book Industry Awards Finalist, Andre Simon 2012 Book Awards, London

Feasts and Fasts

Author : Colleen Taylor Sen
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1780233914
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (82 download)

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Download or read book Feasts and Fasts written by Colleen Taylor Sen and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From dal to samosas, paneer to vindaloo, dosa to naan, Indian food is diverse and wide-ranging—unsurprising when you consider India’s incredible range of climates, languages, religions, tribes, and customs. Its cuisine differs from north to south, yet what is it that makes Indian food recognizably Indian, and how did it get that way? To answer those questions, Colleen Taylor Sen examines the diet of the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years, describing the country’s cuisine in the context of its religious, moral, social, and philosophical development. Exploring the ancient indigenous plants such as lentils, eggplants, and peppers that are central to the Indian diet, Sen depicts the country’s agricultural bounty and the fascination it has long held for foreign visitors. She illuminates how India’s place at the center of a vast network of land and sea trade routes led it to become a conduit for plants, dishes, and cooking techniques to and from the rest of the world. She shows the influence of the British and Portuguese during the colonial period, and she addresses India’s dietary prescriptions and proscriptions, the origins of vegetarianism, its culinary borrowings and innovations, and the links between diet, health, and medicine. She also offers a taste of Indian cooking itself—especially its use of spices, from chili pepper, cardamom, and cumin to turmeric, ginger, and coriander—and outlines how the country’s cuisine varies throughout its many regions. Lavishly illustrated with one hundred images, Feasts and Fasts is a mouthwatering tour of Indian food full of fascinating anecdotes and delicious recipes that will have readers devouring its pages.