India : a culinary journey / Prem Souri Kishore.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kishore, Prem, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cooking, Indic.

Food--India.

Food.

India--Social life and customs.

India.

Manners and customs.

Genre:

Cookbooks.

Physical Description:

xii, 224 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Paperback edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Hippocrene Books, Inc., 2018.

Summary:

Prem Souri Kishore invites readers on a personally-guided tour across the subcontinent, exploring the beloved foods, history, myths, festivals, and traditions that are unique to each region along the way. More than just a collection of recipes, India: A Culinary Journey gives readers a taste of India's vibrant foodways, whether amidst the hustle and bustle of Chennai, where hawkers fry up delectable aloo ki tikki on a crowded Marina Beach; or in a railway car in Punjab where passengers share not only lively discussions about politics, cricket, and Bollywood films, but also whatever they have brought onboard for lunch; to the tranquility of the family home where the daily routine includes making fresh yogurt, hand-grinding spices with a stone, and taking an afternoon nap in the mango orchard. Generously spiced with the author's memories and personal stories from an Indian childhood brimming with delicious adventures, India: A Culinary Journey brings the flavors of India alive. Includes: More than 100 easy-to-follow recipes, all adapted for the North American kitchen A quick reference glossary on ingredients and spices A guide to festivals, celebrations, and customs

Contents:

Food And Family p. 1

My Personal Cooking Gurus p. 2

The Theater of Street Food p. 4

Railway Food Adventures p. 6

Have You Eaten?: Food Traditions p. 8

The Glass an Inch from Your Lips - The Etiquette of Eating p. 10

The After-Dinner Chew p. 11

Coconut Blessings and the Evil Eye p. 13

The Kitchen: A Sacred Space p. 15

Traditional Oil Baths p. 16

Grandmother: A Taste of the Times p. 17

Kolams, Coffee, and the Fisherwoman p. 17

In a Pickle p. 25

The Mango Daze p. 27

Sacred Favorites p. 30

Sharing Foods in Places of Worship p. 31

Restaurants, Home-Cooked Food, and Fasting p. 34

Celebrating Food and Festivals p. 36

Pongal p. 37

Gangaur and Holi p. 37

Navroz p. 38

Onam p. 38

Raksha Bandhan p. 39

Ganesh Chaturthi p. 39

Navaratri or Dussera p. 39

Sanjhi p. 40

Janmashtami p. 41

Deepavalli p. 41

Eid p. 41

Christmas p. 42

Coming of Age p. 42

The Food Heritage p. 43

Ayurveda and Vegetarians: Body, Mind and Spirit p. 44

Invasions and the Mughal Legacy p. 47

Persian Guests, Trade, Tiffins and Migrations p. 49

In An Indian Kitchen p. 52

Kitchen Vessels p. 53

Spices and Herbs p. 56

Dais and Oils p. 63

Regional Recipes p. 65

Masalas (Spice Blends) p. 68

Kashmir: Mountains, Lakes and Banquets p. 73

North India: Lentils, Breads and Tandoors p. 80

Uttar Pradesh: Of Pilgrims and Pappadams p. 99

Orissa and Bihar: Celestial Carvings and Tribal Flavors p. 104

Madhya Pradesh: Rustic Food and a Jungle Story p. 109

Rajasthan: Technicolor Cities and Desert Fare p. 112

Bengal: Bejeweled Fish and Rasagollas p. 116

Gujarat: Snack Utopia and a Persian Heritage p. 121

Maharashtra: Mumbai and Beach Vendors p. 127

Goa: Alhos, Xacutti and Vindaloo p. 136

Tamil Nadu: Idli, Dosa, and Rice p. 142

Chettinad: Heat and Spice p. 158

Andhra Pradesh: Hot and Hotter p. 166

Hyderabad: Diamonds, Forts and Hospitality p. 172

Kerala: Snakeboat Races and Appams p. 183

Karnataka: Southern Comfort Foods p. 192

Street Fare p. 201

Quick Takes p. 207.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

0781813867

9780781813860

OCLC:

1037810268