An essential addition to this successful series, this book is a culinary compass to the myriad taste sensations of India; it contains a comprehensive Hind dictionary of culinary terms which is complemented by glossaries in each regional section; close encounters with family life and festivities.
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Brimming with information about festivals and celebrations, regional variations of dishes and customs, the can’t-miss spots to purchase food, what to say to the vendors in the colorful street markets and instructions on how to pack your pantry at home, World Food India is an enticing banquet for the senses.
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very helpful travel guide,
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This review is from: Lonely Planet World Food India (Paperback)
before going to india, i was only familiar with a few indian dishes. i purchased this book because i wanted to learn more about indian food so that i could fully enjoy the cusine on my trip. i found this book helpful in describing different foods, and helped me be less aprehensive in trying something i knew nothing about. this is a great guide for anyone traveling to india who would like to know more about what they are going to be eating. it's also a great guide for any non-traveler looking to expand their culinary experiences in their own city.
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Great Guide to a great cuisine,
This review is from: Lonely Planet World Food India (Paperback)
Yummy! A very detailed book with tips and insight into the colorful cuisine of India. A must if travelling to India. We are not aware of the vastness of the cuisine in India. There is so much to taste and smell besides Curries. If you're a food junkie, it is a must.
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Surprisingly detailed,
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This review is from: Lonely Planet World Food India (Paperback)
I can't remember why I picked up this book but after purchasing it I was surprised at how good it was. It is not a cookbook, by any means, although it does contain a few pretty good recipes. Rather, it is a pocket size guide to Indian cuisine which, despite being so small, it is packed with useful information. There is a good overview of the different regional cuisines, information on customs and places to eat, and details on lots of common Indian foodstuffs. There is also a phrasebook at the end which, although really not that useful as guide to conversation, does provide a translation of foodstuff names in Hindi, Assamese, Bengali,Gujarati, Kannada, Kashmiri, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil and Telegu. The book is worth the price for that little feature alone.
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Dining in Indian restaurants abroad cannot prepare you for the experience of eating here, as Indian cuisine is inextricably linked to place and not easily exported. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
curds drink, red chilli powder, red chillies, green chillies, spiced vegetables, drinks chapter, holy basil, gram flour, garam masala, savoury dishes, black gram Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Bengal, North India, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, South Indian, Andhra Pradesh, Useful Phrases Hello, Golden Temple, Durga Puja, All You Can Eat, Himachal Pradesh, New Delhi, Regional Spirits, Western Ghats, Culinary Dictionary, New Market, Park Street, South Delhi, Thakur Bhrata, The Muslims New!
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Dining in Indian restaurants abroad cannot prepare you for the experience of eating here, as Indian cuisine is inextricably linked to place and not easily exported. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
curds drink, red chilli powder, red chillies, green chillies, spiced vegetables, drinks chapter, holy basil, gram flour, garam masala, savoury dishes, black gram Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
West Bengal, North India, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, South Indian, Andhra Pradesh, Useful Phrases Hello, Golden Temple, Durga Puja, All You Can Eat, Himachal Pradesh, New Delhi, Regional Spirits, Western Ghats, Culinary Dictionary, New Market, Park Street, South Delhi, Thakur Bhrata, The Muslims New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- South-East Asia on a Shoestring by Tony Wheeler in Back Matter
- Indian Cooking (Best of) in Back Matter
- The Great Curries of India by Camellia Panjabi in Back Matter
- Across Asia on the Cheap by Tony Wheeler in Back Matter
- Ayurveda: Life, Health, and Longevity by Robert E. Svoboda B.A.M.S. in Back Matter
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