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...
The extreme diversity of Indian food culture--including the dizzying array of ingredients and dishes--is made manageable in this groundbreaking ref...
From dal to samosas, paneer to vindaloo, dosa to naan, Indian food is diverse and wide-rangingunsurprising 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...
From dal to samosas, paneer to vindaloo, dosa to naan, Indian food is diverse and wide-rangingunsurprising when you consider India s incredible range ...