Purba: Feasts from the East Laxmi Parida

ISBN: 9780595744893

Published: April 2nd 2003

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Purba: Feasts from the East by Laxmi Parida

Purba: Feasts from the East by Laxmi Parida
April 2nd 2003 | ebook | PDF, EPUB, FB2, DjVu, AUDIO, mp3, RTF | | ISBN: 9780595744893 | 10.30 Mb

Not just a recipe book but a comprehensive survey of culinary delights from the eastern Indian state of Orissa, better known for the architectural splendors of its ancient temples in Konarak and Puri. The author speaks of her own experience in theMoreNot just a recipe book but a comprehensive survey of culinary delights from the eastern Indian state of Orissa, better known for the architectural splendors of its ancient temples in Konarak and Puri.

The author speaks of her own experience in the context of the food she describes- meticulously documented by her as she passes through her grandmothers kitchen to her mothers overseen by the family cook. The little anecdotes that accompany some of the recipes provide an unusual glimpse into the middle-class Indian existence the author experienced while growing up in that vast and fascinating country. Comparing and contrasting the techniques refined over generations, with that from diverse and distant cultures, augmented with an extensive bibliography, the book should appeal to a wide spectrum of readers --from the faltering beginner to the serious cook.

An unusual chapter on the family cooks contribution might make the orthodox in you squirm but nevertheless offers a glimpse into the evolution of restaurant-food in urban Orissa. A scientist by training, the author injects her own scientific-humor into the writing that also makes the book an amusing read.



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