The Great Indian Tiffin Box: Food, Stories and Flavours from Across the Country | A Celebration of India's Regional Recipes from All States & Union Territories
India's kitchens sing in wildly different dialects. Travel a few kilometres and the spices shift, the methods transform, the very soul of what lands on your plate changes entirely. Those humble lunch containers we exchanged in school? They were tiny ambassadors of this gastronomic variety, each one brimming with family secrets and cultural memory. Swarnavo Datta opens the lid on this fascinating world through regional dishes spanning every corner of the nation. You'll discover beloved classics alongside surprising gems, each accompanied by intriguing historical nuggets and straightforward cooking instructions. The illustrations breathe life into these pages, making this far more than just another recipe collection. Whether you're genuinely passionate about food or curious about the stories that shape a nation's identity, you'll find something to savour here. It's a vibrant, accessible journey through India's kitchen, one tiffin box at a time.
- Author: Swarnavo Datta
- Publisher: India Penguin
- Genre: Travel Writing & Guides
- ISBN: 978-0143470908
- Pages: 192 pages