- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Pavilion Bks.; 1st ed. edition (25 Nov 1985)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0907516882
- ISBN-13: 978-0907516880
- Product Dimensions: 26.8 x 18.8 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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- #24 in Books > Food & Drink > Food Writers > Madhur Jaffrey
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"'The recipes she gathers on her wanderings are thrilling to read-much more so to eat. The sketches of her travels mix straightforward information with personal evocation, and a full-blooded lyricism that borders on the incantory.' Harpers & Queen; 'The packaging is excellent, with wonderful, evocative introductions to the food of each Indian region and excellent location photography.' Observer"
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Take a culinary tour of India. Visit each of India′s 16 main culinary regions through anecdotes and recipes.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to make Indian food. The recipes are good--I've tried several and have never been disappointed.What makes it special for me is that the recipes are from various people across the country, which showcases the variety of cuisines in India. The book is arranged by state, and each chapter has an introductory piece about the food of the state. Bon apétit!
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is an undisputed classic - so I was told. On my search for authentic Indian recipes, Julie Sahni's books were also recommended by culinary experts. While both have undoubted merits, this one is a personal favourite.
The major plus of this volume is to have the recipes sorted out by regions. Although Indian cuisine finds its common link in spices, it's amazing to see how differently they are used in various parts of India. Madhur Jaffrey delineates these subtle differences and if you know your spices, you could almost taste the dish right out of the book!
Her prose is engaging - most of her anecdotes were culled from her own culinary journey throughout the sub-continent. From enjoying bhelpuris in Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai to enjoying picnics at the Fort in Delhi, she draws the reader into her personal experiences effortlessly.
The recipes are notoriously foolproof - the success of one inevitably leads to another, and another. The ingredients are so carefully measured that every spice is allowed to make a subtle assault on your palate.
As if these weren't enough for the fullest recommendation, there are pictures to complement the prose - the amused expression of a komcha-wallah (snack man), a boat floating on Lake Dal in Srinagar - little vignettes of the country to rival the best travel guide to India.
In all, a splendid achievement and a book to have and keep for a lifetime- especially in it's present hardcover incarnation.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Stunning. Lavish. Sublime. If you want a book on Indian Cuisine, haute and everyday, this is it. Superb recipes from all over India, beautifully illustrated and presented, it's like reading a TV show only better. This book is so good my (then) best friend stole my treasured hardback copy.
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good dining...
This is a fantastic cook book!! Great info on India, great recipes, easy to make and impressive on guests. Absolutely good dining!!
Published 4 months ago by Joachine G. Davidson Milo
Madhur Jaffrey's masterpiece
Madhur Jaffrey will always be one of the queens of Indian cookery - right up there with Julie Sahni - and A Taste of India is, probably, her finest book on the subject of Indian... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Steve
Taste of India by Madhur Jaffrey
This is an interesting book to read, giving an detailed and intimate account of Indian food culture as well as delicious and unusual recipes. Read more
Published 17 months ago by V. Schroff
Excellent apart from the number of chillies in each recipe!
I have had this book for a few years now. My only problem with it is the number of chillies in each recipe (and I grew up on Indian food). Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2001
Readability: v.good. Photos: great. Recipes: Long winded
Glad to say that new edition seems identical to old one. Madhur Jafffrey's experiences in India are very evocative. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 1999
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