The Indian Pantry: The Very Best of Rude Food
Our relationship with food has shifted dramatically. Consumers now question origins, scrutinise sourcing, and crave trustworthy guidance on what lands on their plates. Yet reliable expertise remains elusive. Why has turmeric captivated global markets? Should avocados justify their hype? What grows natively on the subcontinent? Vir Sanghvi, a seasoned food writer and provocative journalist, dismantles culinary assumptions with sharp intelligence and irreverent humour. This collection strips away pretence, revealing the stories buried within ordinary pantry staples. Sanghvi's uncompromising voice guides you through India's diverse ingredients, layering history, tradition, and lived experience into each essay. He explains not just what inhabits our cupboards, but why Indian cuisine commands such magnetic appeal across continents. Witty, forthright, and refreshingly honest, these pieces challenge lazy thinking about food while celebrating the profound connection between what we cook and who we are. WINNER OF THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARD 2019
- Author: VIR SANGHVI
- Publisher: Penguin
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-0143440178
- Pages: 272 pages