The Lucknow Cookbook
Lucknow's distinctive cultural identity, born from centuries of mingled traditions, shines brightest in what lands on the dinner table. This collection captures that spirit through 150 cherished recipes spanning kebabs, biryanis, slow-cooked meats, breads and intricate sweets. Each dish tells a story of convergence, marrying Ottoman elegance with Persian spice, Afghan warmth and the regional touches of Sindhi, Parsi and Punjabi kitchens alongside Mughlai refinement and colonial echoes. When Sunita Kohli's parents arrived in Lucknow after Partition, they carried little except vivid recollections of Lahore. What began as attempts to recreate those vanished tastes evolved into something richer, something uniquely theirs. Alongside family treasures, the book gathers recipes from beloved friends and neighbours, turning private kitchen wisdom into shared inheritance. From silken soups and elaborate meat preparations to vegetable dishes, chutneys and pickles, these pages pulse with the generosity Lucknow has long been known for. Raitas cool the palate. Paranthas comfort. Sweets linger on the tongue. Yet this isn't merely a cookbook of instructions. It's an intimate portrait of a city whose grace, refinement and openness reveal themselves most honestly through food, inviting you to taste what Lucknow has always been.
- Author: CHAND SUR & SUNITA KOHLI
- Publisher: Aleph Book Company
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-9386021601
- Pages: 252 pages