Flavours of India: Heirloom Recipes from India’s Kitchens
What unfolds when mothers unite around food? Flavours of India captures this magic through the lens of GurgaonMoms, a sprawling network of over 40,000 women sharing kitchen wisdom across the country. Within these pages lies an extraordinary collection of fifty recipes, each one a living link to India's storied past, passed lovingly through families and generations. The book traverses the subcontinent's diverse culinary landscape with remarkable range. You'll encounter cooling drinks and punchy pickles alongside satisfying vegetarian fare, rich meat dishes, and indulgent desserts that linger on the palate. Punjab's warming Haldi ki Pinni sits alongside Gujarat's innovative Dudhi na Muthiya. Andhra Pradesh's celebrated Pesarattu Upma neighbours West Bengal's beloved Bhapa Doi, while Kerala contributes its aromatic Puli Inji to the feast. Every recipe whispers stories of regional identity and ancestral technique. What makes this collection particularly inviting is its practical approach. Clear instructions guide you through each dish, whilst helpful notes and pairing ideas ensure success in your own kitchen. Gorgeous photography brings these recipes to life, transforming the book into both a functional guide and a visual celebration. It's a window into how food knits communities together, how tradition lives on through everyday cooking, and how women's voices shape the very soul of Indian cuisine.
- Author: Neela Kaushik
- Publisher: Aleph Book Company
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-9365233384
- Pages: 200 pages