Author : Sonia Mehta
Publisher : India Puffin
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 29,91 MB
Release : 2019-12-20
Category :
ISBN : 9780143445265
There's possibly no other country in the world that's as diverse as India. Thanks to its colourful history and influx of people from all over the world, India is today a glorious mix of religions, cultures, and traditions. Why does India have so many languages? What is 'Indian' food? How do people celebrate special occasions? Find out all about India's culture, food and people in this exciting book.
Author : Colleen Taylor Sen Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,80 MB
Release : 2004-07-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 031308582X
The extreme diversity of Indian food culture—including the dizzying array of ingredients and dishes—is made manageable in this groundbreaking reference. India has no national dish or cuisine; however, certain ingredients, dishes, and cooking styles are typical of much of the subcontinent's foodways. There are also common ways of thinking about food. The balanced coverage found herein covers many states ignored by previous food writers. Students will find much of cultural interest here to complement country studies and foodies will discover fresh perspectives. From prehistoric times there has been considerable mixing of cultures and cuisines within India. Today, the endless variations in cuisine reflect religious, community, regional, and economic differences and histories. Sen, a noted author on Indian cuisine, consummately encapsulates the foodways in historical context, including the influence of the British period (the Raj). Among the topics covered are the restrictions of various religions and castes and the northern wheat-based vs. the southern rice-based cuisine, with an extensive review of each regional cuisine with typical meals. She characterizes the only-recent restaurant culture, with mention of Indian fare offered abroad. In addition, the Indian sweet tooth so apparent in the dishes made for many festivals and celebrations is highlighted. The roles of diet and health are also explained, with an emphasis on Ayruveda, which is gaining support in Western countries. A plethora of recipes for different regions and occasions complements the text.
Author : Chitrita Banerji
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 45,69 MB
Release : 2008-12-10
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1596917121
Though it's primarily Punjabi food that's become known as Indian food in the United States, India is as much an immigrant nation as America, and it has the vast range of cuisines to prove it. In Eating India, award-winning food writer and Bengali food expert Chitrita Banerji takes readers on a marvelous odyssey through a national cuisine formed by generations of arrivals, assimilations, and conquests. With each wave of newcomers-ancient Aryan tribes, Persians, Middle Eastern Jews, Mongols, Arabs, Europeans-have come new innovations in cooking, and new ways to apply India's rich native spices, poppy seeds, saffron, and mustard to the vegetables, milks, grains, legumes, and fishes that are staples of the Indian kitchen. In this book, Calcutta native and longtime U.S. resident Banerji describes, in lush and mouthwatering prose, her travels through a land blessed with marvelous culinary variety and particularity.
Author : Madhur Jaffrey
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 35,77 MB
Release : 2023-11-21
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0593535685
A beautiful fiftieth-anniversary edition of the essential Indian cookbook—"the final word on the subject" (The New York Times)—featuring a new introduction by the author and a new foreword by Yotam Ottolenghi An instant classic upon publication, this book teaches home cooks perfect renditions of dishes such as Mulligatawny Soup, Whole Wheat Samosas, and Chicken Biryani, alongside Green Beans with Mustard, Khitcherie Unda (scrambled eggs, Indian style), and Nargisi Kofta (large meatballs stuffed with hard-boiled eggs). The “queen of Indian cooking" (Saveur), Madhur Jaffrey helped introduce generations of American home cooks to the foods of the subcontinent. In An Invitation to Indian Cooking—widely considered one of the best cookbooks of all time and enshrined in the James Beard Foundation’s Cookbook Hall of Fame—Jaffrey gives readers a sweeping survey of the rich culinary traditions of her home. Living in London and homesick, she was prompted to re-create the dishes of her Delhi childhood. Jaffrey taught herself the art of Indian cuisine and, in this groundbreaking book, she shares those lessons with us all. Featuring more than 160 recipes, the book covers everything from appetizers, soups, vegetables, and meats to fish, chutneys, breads, desserts, and more. From recipes for formal occasions to the making of everyday staples such as dals, pickles, and relishes, Jaffrey’s “invitation” has proved irresistible for generations of American home cooks. Beautifully redesigned—and with a new foreword by the author and a new introduction by superfan, Yotam Ottolenghi—and featuring Jaffrey's own illustrations, this anniversary edition celebrates An Invitation to Indian Cooking’s half a century as the go-to text on Indian cooking.
Author : Sonia Mehta
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,14 MB
Release : 2019-09-20
Category :
ISBN : 9780143445258
India is a mix of many cultures and people, which means there are literally hundreds of reasons to celebrate! Have you ever wondered what Onam is all about? Why people eat hot cross buns at Easter? Are Pongal, Lohri and Sankranti all the same festival? Why do people fast during Ramzan? Get ready to find the answers to all of these questions and dive into the stories behind these festivals and many others.
Author : Niraalee Shah
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 49,46 MB
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : History
ISBN : 163886554X
India is a land of staggering diversity where ethnicity, culture, religion and language come together in a dazzling kaleidoscope of humanity. The North, South, East and West have their own distinct cultures and almost every state has carved its own cultural niche. This book takes you on a magical journey of celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity of India. If you are an Indian, or a foreigner and are visiting India, it is important that you take note of certain things. INDIAN ETIQUETTE - A Glimpse into India’s Culture throws light on the culture, customs, language, society, manners, and values— all helping you to understand the people and the vibrant country of India! Experience the Magic of each state and Celebrate the Culture of India with our author, trainer, coach and consultant Ms. Niraalee Shah.
Author : Shamil Thakrar
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 44,88 MB
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1408890666
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A love letter to Bombay told through food and stories, including their legendary black daal' Yotam Ottolenghi At long last, Dishoom share the secrets to their much sought-after Bombay comfort food: the Bacon Naan Roll, Black Daal, Okra Fries, Jackfruit Biryani, Chicken Ruby and Lamb Raan, along with Masala Chai, coolers and cocktails. As you learn to cook the comforting Dishoom menu at home, you will also be taken on a day-long tour of south Bombay, peppered with much eating and drinking. You'll discover the simple joy of early chai and omelette at Kyani and Co., of dawdling in Horniman Circle on a lazy morning, of eating your fill on Mohammed Ali Road, of strolling on the sands at Chowpatty at sunset or taking the air at Nariman Point at night. This beautiful cookery book and its equally beautiful photography will transport you to Dishoom's most treasured corners of an eccentric and charming Bombay. Read it, and you will find yourself replete with recipes and stories to share with all who come to your table. 'This book is a total delight. The photography, the recipes and above all, the stories. I've never read a book that has made me look so longingly at my suitcase' Nigel Slater
Author : Anand Giridharadas
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 25,9 MB
Release : 2011-02-28
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1458763099
Reversing his parents immigrant path, a young writer returns to India and discovers an old country making itself new. Anand Giridharadas sensed something was afoot as his plane prepared to land in Bombay. An elderly passenger looked at him and said, Were all trying to go that way, pointing to the rear. You, youre going this way. Giridharadas was...
Author : Sherman Alexie
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 11,19 MB
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0316219304
A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.
Author : Ramesh Thota
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 36,66 MB
Release : 2016-05-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781523406715
Gain insights into Indian Way-of-Life and Enjoy Your Travel to India This book helps you overcome the Indian cultural barriers and enjoy your India Travel. You get the best experience of Indian culture, through the character of John. This story of John makes you feel, relate, understand, experience the way Indians live. If you are traveling to India, this book will help you a lot in getting along with Indians and enjoying India. It takes you through the real-life situations of India. Everything that you need to know to understand the customs, traditions and rituals of India is presented in this book. The various aspects of Indian Culture are explained in a rational & experiential way. This book vividly presents the situations and scenarios that John has faced. "John returns to America, after six months of stay in India, as a positively transformed person. His relationship with his live-in girlfriend changes for better. He recounts all that he experienced during his stay in India and the insights he got." This book goes beyond the typical dos & don'ts. It provides an insight into the practicality of rituals; and into the typical life philosophy of Indians - including the way Indians look at life and happiness. It helps you understand the psyche of Indians and provides explanation for all that behavior that is unique to Indians such as: * The special ways of greeting each other * The restrictions on physical touch between the two genders * The superstitious beliefs about common phenomenon such as sneezing * The bizarre behavior of praying to a plant such as 'Tulasi' & treating animals as Gods e,g Cows * The eating habits * The restrictions on public display of affection (PDA) * Leaving footwear out before entering important places * The complex & primeval rituals performed at different life events, including at the time of death * The invasion of privacy * The disregard for Queue system * Sharing of food, and embarrassing upmanship to pay bills * The close family ties * The concept of arranged marriage * Existence of innumerable Gods and ever growing list of them * The Caste system and Reservations * The scriptures & the Hindu philosophical concept of Karma.....much more Take this virtual tour with John and Enjoy India!
