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Taste of India
  

Taste of India (Hardcover)

by Madhur Jaffrey (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Pavilion Bks. (25 Nov 1985)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0907516882
  • ISBN-13: 978-0907516880
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 587,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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An Indian cookbook.

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Lavish Praise for A Taste of India "Bidding fair to be the definitive book on Indian cooking, it is rich with [Jaffrey's] personal reminiscences and anecdotes, her culinary heritage and her vast knowledge of the significance of foods in both their religious and historical contexts." Bon Appétit "One of the few expensive books I believe is worth every dollar. It might be called the definitive work on India's culinary heritage." Chicago Sun–Times "Jaffrey may be the best stylist of today's cookbook writers." Newsday "Certainly the most ambitious, enlightening cookbook ever to come out of India." New York Post "Not only the best Indian cookbook but a unique book about India." Gourmet "This is the book I would unhesitatingly select if I could take just one on vacation." Chicago Tribune "Probably the most beautiful cookbook in years." Metropolitan Home "An impressive and tantalizing tour of one of the world's great melting pots." Publishers Weekly --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Mother of all Indian cookbooks, 22 Feb 2002
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This review is from: A Taste of India (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.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive Indian cookbook, 21 April 2004
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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!
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Readability: v.good. Photos: great. Recipes: Long winded, 16 Dec 1999
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Glad to say that new edition seems identical to old one. Madhur Jafffrey's experiences in India are very evocative. The photos are excellent and the recipes look delicious, but they sometimes appeared a little too labour intensive to a Westerner like me. Very much recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 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
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5.0 out of 5 stars such a tasty tour my best (?) friend stole my hardback
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... Read more
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