The Food Of India: A Journey for Food Lovers

A Journey for Food Lovers

by Priya Wickramasinghe, Carol Selva Rajah, Alan Benson (Photographer)

Each recipe is photographed as it is made, and is accompanied by pictures of techniques, equipment and ingredients, while stunning photographs shot on location in each country evoke their distinctive colour, cultures and histories. Discover the vast array of dishes which make up the cuisine of today's India: from traditional Moghul dishes such as korma and kofta, to a selection of breads, dals and fragrant basmati rice dishes.

Genres: Cooking, Cookbooks, Food, India, Reference, Nonfiction, Travel

296 pages, paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Priya Wickramasinghe is a chef and author originally from Sri Lanka whose previous titles include Spicy and Delicious and Leith's Indian and Sri Lankan Cookery.

Reviews

[Nick Grammos · Rating 5 out of 5]

The range of recipes in this book, especially the vegetarian, makes it great, since most Indians are vegetarian. The carrot and peas is superb and easy. The salads are great. The meats are good too. Every recipe works well. The techniques are clear, even when they can be a little complex. But then to get great flavours you need to put in the effort. Though I find the fish are difficult to manage. I have made several of them and since its so hard to get fresh fish, or the right fish, they can fail or fail to impress. I learned some wonderful methods from this book. Deserves the best praise. And I never felt as though I was patronised with short cut techniques or time saving nonsense. Its all above board. Excellent work.

[Mizmoxie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a gorgeous journey for the senses -- I couldn't put it down without paging through nearly half the book first... each photo is so tempting. I have tried a few of the recipes, as well, and there is enough variety here to keep me busy experimenting with Indian cuisine for quite some time!

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favourite cookbooks. I use it constantly.

[Yog Raj · Rating 4 out of 5]

How can I get it

[Ashani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read !

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been using this book as my quintessential Indian food cook book for a while now and although I haven't made it through even half the recipes, I simply love the ones I have cooked and I love the images/history/story that accompanies. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Indian food and cooking Indian food.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best illustrated cook-book ever. The Indian husband is VERY picky, and wants things to all be in a home-cooked Punjabi style. This book hasn't failed me yet! Best recipes: Muttar Paneer, and all the eggplants.

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

My go-to book for Indian cooking. We especially love the tikka masala and the cilantro chicken.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gorgeously photographed book with a lot of fantastic recipes and clear explanation. I love the separate explanations of each food genre (sweets, pulses, etc.).

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great cookbook; covers a variety of dishes from Northern to Southern India and all in-between.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best Indian cookbook I have ever read!!